Modeler’s Mall - 2004/06

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Sherry ARF from Polk’s Hobby, 698
S. 21st St., Irvington NJ 07111; Tel.:
(973) 351-9800; Fax: (973) 351-9700;
Web site: www.polkshobby.com.
New from Polk’s Hobby is the
Sherry high-performance motorized
glider (part PLK10030). The Sherry
features a wingspan of 62 inches, has
a V-tail configuration, and includes
ailerons. The model is constructed
from quality balsa and is precovered.
Also included is a blow-molded
fuselage.
A Speed 600 motor and folding
propeller are included. A four-channel
radio-control system, a 30- to 60-amp
speed control, and a seven-cell battery
are required.
For pricing information, contact
Polk’s Hobby at the number listed.
P-51 Spinner @ $59.95 from Tru-
Turn Precision Model Products, Box
1896, Deer Park TX 77536; Tel.: (281)
479-9600; Fax: (281) 479-9090; Web
site: www.tru-turn.com.
New from Tru-Turn is a P-51
Spinner that is slotted for propellers
used on 120-180 four-stroke engines!
Tru-Turn Precision Model Products is
making the popular P-51 Style Spinner
in a 31⁄2-inch-diameter size for a
Hangar 9 P-51 60-size ARF.
These spinners are slotted for APC
propellers ranging from 15 x 8 up to 17
x 10 two-blade and can be specially
slotted for others. Horizon Hobby is
now carrying this item specifically for
the Hangar 9 60 P-51 ARF, but it
works well in many applications where
a “less pointy” spinner is desired on a
120-180 four-stroke application.
There are two 31⁄2-inch spinners
available. One is for standard engine
shaft diameters (part TT-3502-B-120),
and one is specifically designed for
use with Saito engines with a 10mm
shaft (part TT-3502-B-120-10). These
spinners are slotted for two-blade
propellers, but they are also available
with three- and four-blade cutouts
when necessary, at no extra charge.
Also available for the larger 77-inchwingspan
Hangar 9 1.50 ARF is a 5-
inch-diameter P-51 Spinner in twoblade,
three-blade or four-blade
versions. For more information, please
contact Tru-Turn.
Fokker D.VII ARF @ $89.99 from Sig
Manufacturing Company, Box 520,
Montezuma IA 50171; Tel.: (641)
623-5154; Web site: www.sigmfg.com.
The Fokker D.VII is widely regarded
as the best German aircraft of World
War I. The D.VII proved to be durable
and easy to fly. Now Sig brings these
same great qualities to a new electricpowered
park/indoor flyer!
The Sig Fokker D.VII ARF (item
SIGRC95ARF) is constructed from a
super-lightweight, yet strong injectionmolded
foam that is factory finished in
an authentic color scheme. No
additional painting or finishing is
required, other than affixing the
contour-following decals.
Assembly is easy. Features include
molded one-piece foam wings,
plywood cabane struts, molded colored
plastic cowling and one-place cockpit
section, and a robust scalelike landing
gear with lightweight wheels and
covers.
Completing the package are a
powerful 180 electric motor with
gearbox; a scalelike wood-finish
propeller; and a complete, fully
illustrated assembly manual for
beginners and experts. The Sig Fokker
D.VII ARF can be flown indoors or
outdoors in a gentle breeze.
Specifications: wingspan, 32.7
inches; wing area, 273 square inches;
and weight, 10.7-10.9 ounces. A threechannel
radio-control system with two
miniservos is required for this model.
Also required is a 5- to 15-amp ESC
and a six-cell, 720 mAh NiMH battery.
The radio, speed control, and battery
are not included.
Millennium Series Test/Run-up
Stands from American Hobby
Products, 12 West Hill Cir., Reading
MA 01867; Tel.: (781) 944-8316; Fax:
(781) 944-3585.
American Hobby Products is pleased
to announce the release of its new
Millennium Series Test/Run-up Stands.
The Millennium Series retains the best
of the proven features in its line of
engine-test run-up stands, such as a
large multi-ply birch base with massive
maple mounting blocks and portability
option.
These stands also incorporate
unique features such as their proprietary
below-the-mount locking feature (does
not interfere with muffler or throttle);
“Vert-Adjust” height-adjustable and
locking tank support with steel insert
and thumbscrew; and friction-adjustable,
infinitely variable “T-Toggle Throttle”
control. Spring-loaded “Auto-Open”
clamps and single slider mounting block
make for even easier engine mounting.
American Hobby Products’ test
stands are made from high-quality wood
products whose fiber and cellular
structure absorb engine vibration.
For more information and pricing,
please get in touch with American
Hobby Products using the listed contact
information.
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to the editorial office of Model Aviation. These reviews are composed from such information, and do not imply an endorsement of the products.
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GWS Formosa @ $45.99 from
Horizon Hobby Distributors, 4105
Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL
61822; Tel.: (800) 338-4639; Web
site: 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.
All parts are injection-molded for
precise fit, allowing the Formosa to go
together easily in approximately six
hours. GWS’s potent EPS 300C power
system (370 motor with gear reduction
unit) is included.
The Formosa has a wingspan of
35.4 inches and a wing area of 255.8
square inches. It weighs 15-18 ounces.
Power is provided by the included 370
motor with gear reduction. A fourchannel
radio system is required.
Pushy Cat RC Sport model kit @ $60
from Spirit of Yesteryear Model
Aircraft Co., 40 Holgate St., Barrie,
Ontario, Canada, L4N 2T7; Tel.:
(705) 737-5346; Web site:
www.soy.on.ca.
The Spirit of Yesteryear Model
Aircraft Co. announces that its latest
kit—Vic Smeed’s Pushy Cat—is now in
production. The Pushy Cat is a 35-
inch-wingspan sport model from the
1950s that features slightly swept
wings and a “T” tail.
Neil Tinker redrew the Pushy Cat to
accommodate a standard Speed 400
motor on seven cells and lightweight
RC equipment. This makes for a
pleasing, peppy aircraft. By moving up
in size to a 450 or 480 motor, modelers
will see a more than lively
performance.
The kit features laser cutting, plan
and building guide, and all hardware
including aluminum landing gear and
wheels. Modelers not yet caught by the
electric bug may choose to use a 1⁄2A
engine or .75 diesel.
Interested modelers are
encouraged to see their local dealer or
contact Spirit of Yesteryear.
SmartSmoker Simple Smoke Pump
@ $99.95 from Tejera Microsystems
Engineering, Inc., 11705 Boyette Rd.
#418, Riverview FL 33569; Tel.: (813)
661-2649; Web site: www.tmenet.
com/contact_sales.htm.
Tejera Microsystems Engineering,
Inc. (TME) has released the new
SmartSmoker Simple Smoke Pump.
The SmartSmoker is based on its
predecessor, The Simple Smoke Pump
II, which is an easy-to-install smoke
system that doesn’t require pressure
tapping or complex plumbing, valves,
and servos.
For the SmartSmoker, TME has
designed a new intelligent Flow Rate
Controller. Now you can fine-tune the
oil rate of your smoke system for
optimum performance from the
transmitter! Plus, the advanced
microprocessor controller also features
“Smart Prime” technology that provides
the power to make the initial prime
effortless (patent pending).
The new pump controller in the
SmartSmoker eliminates the restrictive
pinch valve, saving precious battery
power and adding the convenience of
fine-tuning the oil rate from the
transmitter.
The special Flow Rate Controller is
not just a standard motor speed
controller. This design provides a full
adjustment of the flow rate by setting
the transmitter’s end point adjustment
(sometimes known as ATV or EPA).
As with TME’s other models, all you
need with the smoke system is an
airplane with a smoke-ready muffler, a
smoke oil tank to fit your airplane, a
spare battery pack, and you are ready
to put on an air show.
The SmartSmoker pump includes a
replaceable RF suppressed fluid pump
(SSP-IIB); the special Flow Rate
Controller; universal connectors
designed to fit Futaba, JR, and
Airtronics radios; four feet of Tygonbrand
tubing; a high-volume check
valve; and neoprene tubing.
The SmartSmoker pump includes a
24-page “Secret Smoke Success” tips
booklet and an easy-to-follow 12-page
installation manual to assure a troublefree
experience. You may purchase
the SmartSmoker Simple Smoke Pump
directly from TME’s Web site or from
hobby shops worldwide.
3D Mayhem ARF @ $299.99 from Sig
Manufacturing Company, Box 520,
Montezuma IA 50171; Tel.: (641) 623-
5154; Web site: www.sigmfg.com.
In the past several years,
aerobatics has taken on a whole new
dimension. 3-D flying has grabbed
hold, and more airplanes are dancing
in the air than ever before. Now you
too can perform these totally extreme
maneuvers with the Sig 3D Mayhem
ARF (item SIGRC79ARF).
The 3D Mayhem is constructed from
top-grade balsa and plywood, then
covered in a pleasing red, white, and
blue finish using tough Oracover
polyester film. Final assembly is all
yours, but Sig includes a complete
hardware package and fully illustrated
assembly manual.
Inside the box, you’ll find a pull-pull
rudder assembly, twin aileron servo
mounts, short-coupled elevator mount,
dural aluminum landing gear, scale
tail-wheel assembly, and matching
painted fiberglass cowling and wheel
pants. Outside the box is how you’ll fly!
The 3D Mayhem has a wingspan of
72.159 inches and 1166.9 square
inches of wing area. It has a flying
weight of 6.8 pounds. It requires a .61-
.91 two-stroke glow engine or a 70-91
four-stroke glow engine. Also required
is a four-channel radio control system
with five servos.
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