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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.
New-version Hirobo Sceadu kits (Model Rectifier Corporation)
Model Rectifier Corporation (MRC/Altech), 80 Newfield Ave., Edison, NJ 08837; Tel.: (732) 225-2100; Fax: (732) 225-0091.
MRC/Altech is releasing two new versions of its popular Hirobo Sceadu—one with standard collective controls and one with CCPM controls.
Included on both versions:
- Freya tail hub assembly
- SD-G machined Delrin gear sets
- SD-G aluminum third bearing block
- SD-G complete washout set
- SD-G 5 mm carbon tail control rod
- SD-G OS .50 flywheel set
- SD-G EVO complete rotor head
- EX swashplate appropriate to the control system
- Machined metal push-pull control arms
Version-specific blades:
- Standard collective control version: 600 mm semi-symmetrical carbon main blades
- CCPM (3D) version: 600 mm FRP symmetrical main blades (Sceadu standard)
Items and pricing:
- Item 0403-932 — Standard Mix F3S; suggested street price $975
- Item 0403-933 — CCPM Version; suggested street price $975
Availability: spring 2004.
ARF Oriental (Brodak Manufacturing)
Brodak Manufacturing and Distributing Company, Inc., 100 Park Ave., Carmichaels, PA 15320; Tel.: (724) 966-2726; Fax: (724) 966-5670.
Brodak announces the "Almost-Ready-To-Fly Oriental," one of three ARF designs to be available this spring. The ARF Oriental comes in various colors and includes a 4-inch bellcrank, adjustable leadouts, and an adjustable weight box. You supply the motor and control lines; the airplane is ready to fly.
An "Almost-Ready-To-Cover" version is also available to allow custom painting and finishing. The design retains the distinctive, sleek look of Dee Rice's original built-up Oriental.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 55 inches
- Wing area: 550 sq in
- Overall length: 35.5 inches
- Engine: .35–.46 cu in
Kits and pricing:
- ARF (Brodak kit ARF-03): $109.99
- Almost-Ready-To-Cover (Brodak kit ARC-003): $104.99
Available through hobby shops.
Defying the Limits! Vol. 1 (Jason Shulman) — Propwash Video
Propwash Video Productions, 2973 Berman St., Las Vegas, NV 89109; Tel.: (702) 731-5217; Fax: (702) 735-1521; Toll-free: (800) 355-7333; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.propwashvideo.com.
Defying the Limits! Vol. 1 features Jason Shulman and is distributed exclusively by Propwash Video. This instructional program covers cutting-edge RC aerobatic 3-D freestyle maneuvers and aircraft setup for optimum 3-D performance.
Covered maneuvers and topics:
- Elevator, Harrier, Wall, Inverted Flat Spin, Blender
- High Alpha Knife Edge, Waterfall, Hover
- Setting up weight and balance, control-surface ratios, surface deflections
- Tips and tricks for learning to hover and mastering the torque roll
- A demonstration of tying a lure to the airplane tail and “fishing” 3-D style
Formats: VHS, PAL-VHS, and commercially manufactured DVD. Price: $19.95 + $4.75 S&H. Run time: 60 minutes. Payment: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express.
Seagull Model Decathlon .40 ARF (Horizon Hobby)
Horizon Hobby, Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; Web: www.horizonhobby.com. Price: $139.99
Seagull Model’s Decathlon .40 is an affordably priced, high-quality aerobatic high-wing aircraft for sport and scale modelers. Constructed from quality balsa and plywood, covered with Hangar 9 UltraCote, and featuring a fiberglass cowl and wheel pants.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 67.75 inches
- Wing area: 762 sq in
- Length: 50 inches
- Suggested flying weight: 7–8 lb
- Engine: .40–.46 two-stroke or .50–.72 four-stroke
- Radio: four-channel R/C with six servos
New-version Hirobo Vertol twin-rotor head heli (Model Rectifier Corporation)
MRC/Altech released an improved 50-size Hirobo Vertol kit. Modifications include a new mainframe design, larger tank, additional body style (CH-47 Chinook), and updated heads and swashplates.
Key features:
- Electronic mixing via a Hirobo-designed control system included with the kit
- Included three-axis gyro
- Eliminates the complicated mechanical control system
- Shaft-type starting system (like Sceadu and Freya series)
- Designed for a 50-size motor
- Requires seven servos (three per rotor head and one for throttle)
- Unpainted fiberglass body
Items and pricing:
- Item 0406-903 — Vertol
- Item 0406-904 — Chinook
Suggested street price: $2,300 Availability: spring 2004.
RCV91-CD engine (RCV Engines Limited)
RCV Engines Limited, 4 Haviland Rd., Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, BH21 7RF Dorset, United Kingdom; Tel.: +44 (0)1202 877044; Fax: +44 (0)1202 871836; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.rcvengines.com.
RCV introduces the RCV91-CD (.91 cu in / 15 cc) in its CD (Crank Drive) line. Using rotating cylinder valve technology from the RCV58-CD, the RCV91-CD maintains a low overall height—comparable to conventional .52 four-stroke engines—making it suitable for airframes from .46 up to .91.
Suggested retail price: $229 (US). Available from dealers or direct from RCV. More information on the RCV website.
Ballet of the Sky 2003 (Propwash Video)
Propwash Video Productions, 2973 Berman St., Las Vegas, NV 89109; Tel.: (702) 731-5217; Fax: (702) 735-1521; Toll-free: (800) 355-7333; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.propwashvideo.com. Price: $24.95 + $4.75 S&H
This is the sixth program in the Ballet of the Sky series, showcasing the best freestyle flights each year since 1988. Freestyle (3-D) flying features pilot-designed routines, often choreographed to music and enhanced with smoke.
Contents:
- 26 flights from three events: Pacific Coast Freestyle Championship (Molalla, OR), Don Lowe Masters (Greenville, SC), and Tucson Aerobatic Shootout (Tucson, AZ)
- Features new and returning pilots, including Chip Hyde, Quique Somenzini, Frazer Briggs, Bill Hempel, and Jason Shulman
Formats: VHS, PAL-VHS, and commercially manufactured DVD. Run time: 110 minutes. Order from hobby shops or direct from Propwash. Payment: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express.
Seagull Model Harrier 3D .90 ARF (Horizon Hobby)
Horizon Hobby, Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; Web: www.horizonhobby.com. Price: $174.99
The Harrier 3D .90 ARF offers high-performance 3-D handling at an affordable price. Built from top-quality balsa and plywood and covered with UltraCote, it performs sequence and 3-D-style aerobatics easily, including solid harriers, blenders, rolling circles, and torque rolls.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 60.5 inches
- Wing area: 948.4 sq in
- Suggested flying weight: 7–8 lb
- Engine: .61–1.00 two-stroke or .91–1.10 four-stroke
- Radio: four-channel R/C with six servos
Seagull Model products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
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