Modeler's Mall - 2004/06
Manufacturers who wish to have their products considered for inclusion in this department should send information and a photo, if possible, to the editorial office of Model Aviation. These reviews are composed from such information, and do not imply an endorsement of the products.
GWS Formosa — $45.99
Horizon Hobby Distributors, 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 338-4639; Web: www.horizonhobby.com
GWS brings the fun of precision aerobatics to the park-flying scene with the new F3A Formosa (part GWS1095). The Formosa is modeled closely after larger scale F3A pattern airplanes and offers extreme aerobatic capabilities.
- Injection-molded parts for precise fit; assembly time approximately six hours.
- Includes GWS EPS 300C power system (370 motor with gear reduction).
- Wingspan: 35.4 in; wing area: 255.8 sq in.
- Flying weight: 15–18 oz.
- Requires a four-channel radio system.
---
Pushy Cat RC Sport model kit — $60
Spirit of Yesteryear Model Aircraft Co., 40 Holgate St., Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4N 2T7; Tel.: (705) 737-5346; Web: www.soyon.ca
Spirit of Yesteryear announces that Vic Smeed's Pushy Cat is now in production. The Pushy Cat is a 35-inch-wingspan sport model from the 1950s featuring slightly swept wings and a T-tail.
- Neil Tinker redrew the plan to accommodate a standard Speed 400 motor or seven-cell battery and lightweight RC gear for a pleasant, peppy airplane.
- Upgrading to a 450 or 480 motor delivers significantly livelier performance.
- Kit features laser-cut parts, a plan and building guide, and all hardware including aluminum landing gear and wheels.
- Can also be built for combustion power: 1/2A engine or .75 diesel options.
- Contact local dealers or Spirit of Yesteryear for availability.
---
SmartSmoker Simple Smoke Pump — $99.95
Tejera Microsystems Engineering, Inc. (TME), 11705 Boyette Rd. #418, Riverview, FL 33569; Tel.: (813) 661-2649; Web: www.tmenet.com/contact_sales.htm
TME has released the SmartSmoker Simple Smoke Pump, based on its predecessor Simple Smoke Pump II. It is an easy-to-install smoke system that eliminates the need for pressure tanks, complex plumbing, valves, and servos.
- New Intelligent Flow Rate Controller enables fine-tuning of oil rate from the transmitter.
- Features "Smart Prime" technology for effortless initial priming (patent pending).
- Eliminates restrictive pinch valve, saving battery power and allowing transmitter-based adjustment via end-point/ATV/EPA settings.
- Not a standard motor speed controller; provides full adjustment of flow rate through transmitter endpoint adjustment.
Included with the SmartSmoker pump:
- Replaceable RF-suppressed fluid pump (SSP-IIB)
- Special Flow Rate Controller
- Universal connectors for Futaba, JR, and Airtronics radios
- Four feet of Tygon-brand tubing
- High-volume check valve and neoprene tubing
- 24-page "Secret Smoke Success" tips booklet
- 12-page installation manual
Requirements: airplane with smoke-ready muffler, suitable smoke oil tank, and a spare battery pack.
Purchase direct from TME's website or from hobby shops worldwide.
---
3D Mayhem ARF — $299.99
Sig Manufacturing Company, Box 520, Montezuma, IA 50171; Tel.: (641) 623-5154; Web: www.sigmfg.com
The Sig 3D Mayhem ARF (item SIGRC79ARF) is built for extreme 3-D aerobatics.
- Construction: balsa-and-plywood framework, covered with Oracover polyester film in a red/white/blue finish.
- Kit includes complete hardware package and fully illustrated assembly manual.
- In-box items: pull-pull rudder assembly, twin aileron servos and mount, short-coupled elevator mount, dual aluminum landing gear, scale tail-wheel assembly, matching painted fiberglass cowl and wheel pants.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 72.15 in
- Wing area: 1,166.9 sq in
- Flying weight: 6.8 lb
Power and radio:
- Requires .61–.91 two-stroke glow engine or 70–91 four-stroke glow engine.
- Four-channel radio system with five servos required.
---
Sherry ARF
Polk’s Hobby, 698 S. 21st St., Irvington, NJ 07111; Tel.: (973) 351-9800; Fax: (973) 351-9700; Web: www.polkshobby.com
Polk’s Hobby introduces the Sherry high-performance motorized glider (part PLK10030). The Sherry features a 62-inch wingspan, V-tail configuration, and ailerons.
- Constructed from quality balsa and precovered; includes blow-molded fuselage.
- Includes Speed 600 motor and folding propeller.
- Requires four-channel radio-control system, 30–60 amp speed control, and seven-cell battery.
- Contact Polk’s Hobby for pricing.
---
P-51 Spinner — $59.95
Tru-Turn Precision Model Products, Box 1896, Deer Park, TX 77536; Tel.: (281) 479-9600; Fax: (281) 479-9090; Web: www.tru-turn.com
Tru-Turn offers a P-51-style spinner sized and slotted for propellers used on 120–180 four-stroke engines.
- 3.5-inch-diameter spinner made for Hangar 9 P-51 60-size ARF; slotted for APC two-blade props from 15x8 up to 17x10.
- Two 3.5-inch models:
- Standard engine shaft diameters: TT-3502-B-120
- For Saito engines with 10 mm shaft: TT-3502-B-120-10
- Spinners slotted for two-blade props by default; three- and four-blade cutouts available at no extra charge.
- Also available: 5-inch-diameter P-51 spinner for larger Hangar 9 1.50 ARF in two-, three-, or four-blade versions.
- Horizon Hobby carries the 3.5-inch item for the Hangar 9 60 P-51 ARF; works in many applications where a less pointy spinner is desired for 120–180 four-stroke installations.
Contact Tru-Turn for more information.
---
Fokker D.VII ARF — $89.99
The historically renowned Fokker D.VII comes now as an electric-powered park/indoor flyer: the Sig Fokker D.VII ARF (item SIGRC95ARF).
- Constructed from super-lightweight, strong injection-molded foam; factory finished in authentic color scheme.
- Minimal finishing required beyond applying contour-following decals.
- Features molded one-piece foam wings, plywood cabane struts, molded colored plastic cowling and cockpit section, and robust scale-like landing gear with lightweight wheels and covers.
- Includes a powerful 180 electric motor with gearbox and a scale-like wood-finish propeller.
- Fully illustrated assembly manual included.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 32.7 in
- Wing area: 273 sq in
- Weight: 10.7–10.9 oz
Requirements:
- Three-channel radio-control system with two mini servos
- 5–15 amp ESC
- Six-cell 720 mAh NiMH battery
(Radio, speed control, and battery not included.)
Suitable for indoor flying or outdoor in a gentle breeze.
---
Millennium Series Test/Run-up Stands
American Hobby Products, 12 West Hill Cir., Reading, MA 01867; Tel.: (781) 944-8316; Fax: (781) 944-3585
American Hobby Products releases the Millennium Series Test/Run-up Stands, retaining proven features of their engine-test stands while adding new conveniences.
Features:
- Large multi-ply birch base with massive maple mounting blocks and portability option.
- Proprietary below-the-mount locking feature that does not interfere with muffler or throttle.
- "Vert-Adjust" height-adjustable and locking tank support with steel insert and thumbscrew.
- Friction-adjustable, infinitely variable "T-Toggle Throttle" control.
- Spring-loaded "Auto-Open" clamps and single slider mounting block for easier engine mounting.
- Built from high-quality wood products whose fiber and cellular construction absorb engine vibration.
For more information and pricing, contact American Hobby Products using the listed information.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
