Worth a Closer Look - 2010/05

14 MODEL AVIATION
This small,
lightweight
RTF is
versatile
enough to fly
in a large
indoor area or
outside in
calm
conditions. Its
three-channel,
2.4 GHz micro
radio with built-in flight battery charger keeps things simple.
A rechargeable 3.7-volt, 130 mAh Li-Poly flight pack keeps
the 1-ounce, 18.5-inch-wingspan model kept aloft. We had the
opportunity to fly the Playmate indoors, and it was both
forgiving and easy to pilot.
The box in which it arrives doubles as a carrying case, to
keep the airplane safe during transport.
Hobbico: Box 9021, Champaign IL 61826; Tel.: (217) 398-
8970; Web site: www.hobbico.com
Scorpion has released its HK-50mm motor series, targeted at
helicopter use.
The HK-5020-450 is designed around 700-class helicopters and
has a maximum continuous power rating of 3,770 watts at 85 amps.
It features a 10mm main shaft that is precision-ground to 6mm at
the pinion end. This allows the use of oversize main bearings and
the ability to fit the stock 700-class pinion gears that have a 6mm
bore.
The Scorpion HK-5035-500 motor will provide all the power
you need for the larger 800-class machines, those massive Scale
projects, or any platform helicopter that needs to be able to reliably
lift heavy weights.
The HK-5035-500 has a maximum continuous power rating of
5,400 watts at 120 amps and a peak power rating of 7,100 watts at
160 amps. It features a massive 10mm main shaft that is precisionground
to 8mm at the pinion end. This allows the use of oversize
main bearings
and the ability
to fit the stock
800-class pinion
gears that have
an 8mm bore.
Innov8tive
Designs, Inc.:
1495 Poinsettia
Ave. Suite 144,
Vista CA 92081;
Tel.: (760) 468-
8838; Web site:
www.innov8
tivedesigns.com
Worth a Closer Look
This is a multilayer mitt
system for both your hands
and your transmitter. It is
made from polyester with a
laminate backing and is
supported by a padded neck
strap and removable waist strap.
The RaydioWarm radio flight bag has a Velcro closure into
which you insert your transmitter. It also has an antenna hole
fitting kit, in case you need one. A hole was not required during
testing with a 2.4 GHz system.
The inside is lined with fleece, providing both warmth and
comfort. Access to the radio is via elastic cuffs, to keep the cold
out. A PVC (polyvinyl chloride)-plastic window on top
provides protection from ultraviolet rays and easy viewing of
your transmitter, although it would be nice if the window were
slightly larger.
We used the RaydioWarm mitt in below-freezing
temperatures, with a wind chill in the teens, and found that it
does keep your hands and transmitter warm. Using your
transmitter inside the mitt may feel awkward the first time, but
it is easy to get used to. Neck-strap users will feel at home with
this system.
If you want to fly in extremely cold conditions and don’t like
numb fingers or the loss of feeling that gloves cause, the
RaydioWarm radio flight bag is a worthy investment.
Horizon Hobby: 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL 61822;
Tel.: (800) 338-4639; Web site: www.horizonhobby.com
The original Dave Patrick Models (DPM) Super Cub was
popular with modelers when it was originally released, and it still
has a loyal following. Cermark has partnered with DPM to release
version 2, which will be for sale soon if it isn’t already.
The goal is to remain faithful to the original design, while
adding improvements such as scale interior and navigation lights.
At 1/4 scale, the DPM Cub is legal for International Miniature
Aircraft Association and International Miniature Aerobatic Club
participation.
Cermark has claimed that the parts from Super Cubs 1 and 2
will be interchangeable. This is great news for anyone who has the
first edition of this
model and needs
spare parts.
Cermark: 9830
Bell Ranch Dr.
#101, Santa Fe
Springs CA 90670;
Tel.: (562) 906-
0820; Web site:
www.cermark.com
DPM Super Cub
Flyzone Playmate
Scorpion Motors
RaydioWarm Transmitter Mitt
These products debuted at the 2010 AMA Expo, which took place January 8-10 in Ontario, California.
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This will allow you to transform any Blade CP-series
helicopter (CP, CP+, CP Pro, and CP Pro 2) into a stunning
scale re-creation of one of the most famous helicopters in US
Army history. It even has optional lights, sold separately, for the
ultimate in realism.
Included with the kit are black-finished main and tail rotor
blades and a direct-drive tail rotor with relocation bracket, to
allow it to be mounted in the scale position. The provided scale
skids, rockets, and guns complement the Bell gunship’s realistic
lines and paint scheme.
Horizon Hobby: 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL 61822;
Tel.: (800) 338-4639; Web site: www.e-fliterc.com
This glider takes advantage of the latest servo advancements,
enabling it to have a new thinner/faster airfoil and reap the full
benefits of a factory-fitted RDS aileron control system. Without
the drag of external pushrods/control horns, the new V3 is slippery
through the air.
The wing is constructed with spread tow carbon fiber for the Dbox
and a carbon-disser-reinforced fiberglass/Rohacell TE, giving
the wing incredible stiffness without the weight penalty.
The oval-shaped fuselage, constructed from IMS and UHM
carbon,
makes a
much
stiffer
boom for
the
powerful
launches
that have
been
developed
in discuslaunch
glider competitions.
The tails are made from CNC-machined Rohacell cores with
carbon reinforcements, pressed into aluminum molds to ensure
accuracy. They are controlled with the use of a torsion spring and
pull cord, delivering a light overall weight (240-260 grams ready
to fly) with no sacrifices.
Soaring USA: 827 N. Glendora Ave., Covina CA 91724; Tel.:
(626) 967-6660; Web site: www.soaringusa.com
Worth a Closer Look
The Fi 156 Storch was a small German liaison and
observation aircraft that Fieseler built before and during World
War II. It included a design feature that was rare for land-based
airplanes: wings that could be folded back along the fuselage.
Maxford’s new 63-inch-span RC Storch has that wingfolding
feature. It makes the model easier to transport, even in a
compact car.
This design stands out from other RC versions and sizes of
the Storch, with its functional slats and flaps and full-throw
ailerons. It comes with six preinstalled servos and the option of
a scale upgrade package. It includes a pilot seat, dashboard,
machine gun, airspeed sensor, light, and oil cooler, all stored in
a handsome plywood box.
Maxford USA: 15247 Texaco Ave., Paramount CA 90723;
Tel.: (562) 529-3988; Web site: www.maxfordusa.com
The new G4 Pro Power 45C series batteries are reported to
deliver up to 40% more power, six times more cycle life, and
ultra-fast charge-rate capability of up to 6C. They offer longlasting
value and performance.
These batteries exhibit no discernable loss of power
delivery after up to more than 300 cycles, delivering as much
as 40% more power at the same or even lower weight than
most other brands of 25C- to 40C-rated batteries. The 45C
series is available in capacities from 325 to 6500 mAh and in
configurations of 1S
3.7 volts to 10S 37.0
volts.
All Thunder Power
batteries are assembled
and supported in the
US, with a full one-year
warranty and one-year,
50%-off damagedbattery
replacement
program.
Thunder Power RC: 4720 W. University Ave., Las Vegas
NV 89103; Tel.: (702) 228-8883; Web site: www.thunder
powerrc.com MA
Thunder Power Pro Power 45C Batteries
See page 167 for submission guidelines
Fieseler UH-1 Huey Body Kit Fi-156C Storch EP
Stobel V3
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