Modeler’s Mall - 2001/01
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.
Profile Doghouse kit
- Price: $79.95 + $7.55 S&H
- From: D&L Designs, 1145 E. Kleindale Rd., Tucson AZ 85719
- Tel.: (520) 887-0771
- E-mail: dldesigns@mindspring.com
- Web site: www.dldesigns.net
The Profile Doghouse, designed by Dick Smith, is a companion to the Doghouse model. Like the Doghouse, this model is easy to fly, highly maneuverable, will go where you point it, and is a fun-fly package.
With a computer radio the model has unlimited potential with the addition of flaps, air brakes, and coupled controls. It is designed for full-size servos and a plain-bearing .40-size engine. Recommended power is a .40–.45 two-stroke or .48–.52 four-stroke engine. A four-channel radio with five servos is required.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 48 inches
- Wing area: 684 sq. in.
- Weight: 4 1/4–4 1/2 lb
- Wing loading: 14.3–15.2 oz./sq. ft.
Kit contents:
- Rolled plans and Sig laser-cut parts
- Balsa, plywood, and spruce
- Formed-aluminum landing gear
- Complete hardware package including hinges, control horns, wire pushrods, clevises, threaded rods, and couplers
- 21-page building manual with 82 photos
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Event coverage videos
- Price: $19.95 + $3 S&H
- From: Hansen Scale Aviation Videos, 10807 S.E. Stacy Ct., Portland OR 97266
- Tel.: (503) 653-2578
- Web site: www.aero-sports.com/hansen
Videos capture the 32nd annual N.W. Seaplane Championships at Pinehollow Reservoir, OR, including the famous double-limbo event sponsored by the Portland Skyknights, and the annual “49er” US Scale Masters qualifier at Woodland-Davis, CA (year 2000 events on video #56). Video #57 covers the 2000 Evergreen Scale Rally, Warbirds Over Washougal, WA, and other scale aircraft. All videos run two hours.
Offers:
- Buy four videos, get one free
- Visa or MasterCard accepted
- PAL system—no extra charge
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A-10 Warthog mini EDF kit
- From: K&A Models Unlimited, Box 66527, Albuquerque NM 87193-6527
- Tel.: (505) 836-3681
- Web site: www.kamodels.com
The mini-electric ducted-fan A-10 Warthog uses KP44 fans (England) set up in series, powered by an eight-cell 600AE pack. Speeds and flight times similar to a Speed 400 model: 40–45 mph, 4–4 1/2 minutes flight.
Construction:
- Fuselage: balsa and plywood; top turtledeck ABS vacuum-formed
- Wing: balsa over foam
- Tail surfaces: sheet balsa, precut
- Kit includes vacuum-formed nacelles, landing gear pants, rear tail cone, clear raised lined canopy, full-size plans and instructions
The model is easy to build and fly due to a flat-bottomed airfoil—recommended for intermediate and advanced pilots.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 31 inches
- Wing area: 150 sq. in.
- Wing loading: 19–20 oz./sq. ft.
- Ready weight: 18–20 oz.
- Airfoil: Clark Y
Ordering:
- Kit (10141): $59.99 + $7.99 S&H
- Kit + KP44 fans (10141c): $99.99 + $7.99 S&H
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Brodak B-Y&O Props
- From: Brodak Manufacturing and Distributing Company, Inc., 100 Park Ave., Carmichaels PA 15320
- Tel.: (724) 966-2726
- Fax: (724) 966-5670
- E-mail: flyin@brodak.com
Brodak Manufacturing has purchased B-Y&O Props and is now manufacturing the complete line under the name “Brodak B-Y&O Props.” The prop lineage goes back more than 50 years (J.C. “Madman” Yates and Henry Orwick) and was continued by Clarence Bull as B-Y&O. The props are known for maximum thrust, accurate pitch and balance, and a Deft finish.
Brodak is committed to maintaining quality designs and increasing availability. Brodak B-Y&O Props are available through hobby shops. Brodak offers one of the largest selections of propellers and accessories.
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JR G5000T gyro
The G5000T is simple to use: complete the connections, follow the instructions, and you're ready to go. It features JR's Double Action Dampening System, which isolates the lightweight piezo crystal from unwanted vibration while maximizing performance. This offers superior impact protection for the piezo crystal, making the G5000T more damage-resistant than conventional gyros.
JR products distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
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Pathfinder kit
- Price: $79.99
The Pathfinder, designed by Gordon Delaney, is a top-of-the-line airplane for builders and fliers ready to move up—designed for advanced fliers and popular with modern Stunt fliers. It performs smooth maneuvers and is a pleasure to build and fly.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 55 inches
- Wing area: 620 sq. in.
- Length: 43 inches
- Engine: .40–.46 size (depending on preference)
Kit includes:
- Two large full-size plan sheets and illustrated step-by-step assembly instructions
- Select AAA balsa, 1/2-inch preshaped fuselage, die-cut plywood doublers, die-cut ribs
- Pre-bent landing gear, Brodak heavy-duty 3-inch nylon bellcrank, leadout-wire kit, weight box
- Adjustable leadouts and tank brackets, control horns, complete decal set, full hardware package
Brodak kit CLP 46—available in hobby shops.
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Sailplane sport winch plans set
- Price: $22 (postage paid within the continental US)
- From: Laser Arts, PMB112, 4456 East Cheyenne Mt. Blvd., Colorado Springs CO 80906
- Tel.: (719) 576-7379
- Web site: http://members.aol.com/laserartco/laserartco
Plans include 29 sheets (11 x 17 in.) with full-size patterns of all major fabricated components, part numbers and sources for purchased parts. Access to a lathe and welding equipment is suggested but the design is affordable even if those services must be paid for. This is a durable, efficient winch designed to provide years of service.
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Plans and parts for Jimmie Allen Silver Streak
- Price: Plans $23 + $4 S&H
- From: Bob Holman Plans, Box 741, San Bernardino CA 92402
- Tel.: (909) 885-3959
- Fax: (909) 889-9307
- E-mail: bhplans@aol.com
CAD-drawn plans for the Jimmie Allen Silver Streak (old-time rubber model). Laser-cut parts available. Jimmie Allen models were rubber-powered kits sold by Skelly Oil in the 1930s and make nice small electric models as well. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope for a list of rubber and old-time gas plans and parts.
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BalloonCraft 2000
- From: Toyotronix
- Tel.: (866) 4RC-TOYS (toll-free) or (480) 994-4344
- Web site: www.BalloonCraft.com
The BalloonCraft 2000 is an indoor RC balloon vehicle that uses colorful 17-inch helium-filled latex balloons attached to a small motorized ready-to-fly vehicle. Piloted with a wireless joystick-type infrared remote controller, it has three motors providing full 3-D flight control. Features include a proportional thruster for altitude control, twin reversible multispeed propulsion, and four programmable channels to fly multiple BalloonCrafts for racing or combat.
Notes:
- Requires one nine-volt battery and AAA alkaline batteries
- Uses a portable home helium tank (party kits)
- Optional latex balloon treatment kit can extend float time up to one week
- Not available in stores
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Plans and parts for Henry Struck Record Hound
An old-time free flight model that can be powered by an original ignition engine (for SAM competition), a modern four-stroke engine for sport flying, or adapted for electric power. Plans are CAD-drawn by Jim O'Reilly; laser-cut parts are available from Bob Holman Plans.
Prices:
- Plans: $22
- Laser-cut parts: $45 + $4 S&H
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Sup-r™ Sander
- From: Midwest Products Co., Inc., Box 564, Hobart IN 46342
- Tel.: (219) 942-1134
- Fax: (219) 942-5703
- Info: (800) 348-3497
The Sup-r™ Sander uses a tungsten carbide sanding surface that won't tear or wear out like sandpaper. It requires less effort and reduces hand fatigue with a lightweight handle. It works on wood, metal, plastic, foam, fiberglass, drywall, Corian®, tile, and even brick. Clean the surface with the included brass wire brush if dust accumulates.
Available grits (stock numbers, $12.99 each):
- Fine (1130)
- Medium (1131)
- Coarse (1132)
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Majestic kit
- Price: $149 + $10 S&H (continental US)
- Tel.: (719) 576-7379
- Web site: http://members.aol.com/laserartco
Designed for experienced builders/fliers but suitable for beginners due to precision laser-cut parts. Uses SA7038 airfoil for excellent low-speed characteristics and thermal-to-thermal performance. V-tail mixing required. Suited as a contest model and a Sunday flier.
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Video of 25-foot glider
- Price: $17
- From: High TEK Models, 7950 Brunswick, Holton MI 49425
- Tel.: (231) 821-0252
- E-mail: ruwach@mail.ncasi.net
Video documents the construction and flying of a 25-foot glider built on a small budget (approx. $300). Though not professional-quality, the video provides useful building ideas. High TEK Models also offers liquidation deals on kits (Eliminator 40s, Maximum 60s, Suitcase Eliminators) and some leading-edge slot stock. High TEK Models page: members.tripod.com/fremontag.
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ElectriFly™ ESCs
- From: Great Planes® Model Distributors, Box 9021, Champaign IL 61826-9021
- Tel.: (217) 398-6300
- Fax: (217) 398-0008
ElectriFly™ electronic speed controls offer small size, light weight, and modern electronics for electric aircraft.
Product highlights:
- C-5 Nano Ultra High Frequency: 5-amp output, ideal for indoor models with 280 or smaller motors; weighs 0.21 oz; factory-installed motor connectors; BEC for receiver and two micro servos.
- C-10 Micro Ultra High Frequency: 12-amp output, for motors up to 400-size; factory motor connectors; BEC for receiver and two micro servos.
- C-20 Mini High Frequency: 22-amp output, ideal for midsize aircraft with 400- to some 600-size motors; BEC powers receiver and two standard servos.
Other features: on/off radio switch, thermal shutdown protection, LED for easy setup.
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Jimmie Allen Silver Streak (repeat listing)
Plans and laser-cut parts are available for the Jimmie Allen Silver Streak, a 1930s old-time rubber model. Laser-cut parts include rib lightening holes and pieces requiring shaping. Jimmie Allen models were sold by Skelly Oil as promotional kits and are suitable for rubber power or small electric conversions. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope for lists of rubber and old-time gas plans and parts.
(Model shown built by James Krekovich, Overland Park, KS.)
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SHEET ZAP and FLEX-ZAP II
- From: Frank Tiano Enterprises, E. 15300 Estancia Ln., West Palm Beach FL 33414
- Tel.: (561) 795-6600
New specialty glues:
- SHEET ZAP: A special cyanoacrylate adhesive formulated for sheeting wings and planking fuselages. Extra thick, gives time to position sheeting; not for foam.
- FLEX-ZAP II: Solvent- and moisture-resistant adhesive that withstands shock and vibration; ideal for fiberglass and carbon fiber; cures clear.
Both available at local hobby shops.
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Giant Scale Piper Cub Gear
- From: Robart Manufacturing, Inc., 625 N. 12th St., St. Charles IL 60174
- Tel.: (630) 584-7616
- E-mail: robart@robart.com
Designed to fit the Hangar 9 Giant Scale Cub and other 1/4-scale Cubs. Features 4130 chrome-moly welded steel frames and brackets, hardened and plated pins and screws, and functional rubber bungee cords for realistic gear flex. Simple bolt-in design with drilling template and all hardware. Ask for Robart #6900 Giant Scale Cub Gear.
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SPAD VII Picture Pack
- From: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum, Box 229, Rhinebeck NY 12572
- Tel.: (845) 758-8610
- Fax: (845) 758-6481
- Web site: www.oldrhinebeck.org
Each Picture Pack includes 20–24 color 4 x 6-inch photographs of the subject aircraft (front, side, rear, quarter views), plus close-ups of fittings, landing gear, hinging, cockpit details, and more. Prints come in a compact photo album; paint descriptions and additional documentation sources provided when available.
Price: $20 + $4 S&H (continental US). Include applicable sales tax. Contact the museum for shipping rates to other areas. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted. Additional Picture Packs forthcoming.
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Windy Urtnowski videos and catalog
- For a catalog of construction and flying videos, send $4 to Windy Urtnowski.
- Contact: Windy Urtnowski, 93 Elliott Pl., Rutherford NJ 07070
- Tel.: (201) 896-8740
- E-mail: windy@aol.com
- Web site: www.windyurtnowski.com
2000 Radio Control Nationals video:
- Price: $19.95 + $3.20 S&H (US), $6 overseas
- Content: RC Scale, Pylon, and Aerobatics action, judging, many official flights, close-ups. Highlights include an all-electric B-29, Dauntless bomb drop, and jet action. Two-hour VHS.
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MDS 1.48 Pro engine
- From: Horizon Hobby, Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL 61822
- Tel.: (217) 355-9511
- Web site: www.horizonhobby.com
The MDS 1.48 Pro two-stroke is designed for 1.20-size airplanes, offering strong performance. It uses common 1.20 mounting dimensions and intentionally omits a muffler (to allow model-specific mufflers). Features ringed construction for easy starts and longevity, dual ball bearings, and a machined dual-needle carburetor. In testing it turned an APC 16 x 8 prop at 9,200 rpm with easy starting, tuning, great transition, and good idle.
MDS engines distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
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Half Pint kit
- Price: $31.75
- From: BMJR Model Products, Box 1210, Sharpes FL 32959-1210
- Tel.: (321) 537-1159
- Web site: www.bmjrmodels.com
Designed for .020/gas/Speed 280 electric power. Kit includes 58 laser-cut parts and full-size plans. Originally published in July 1940 (designed by Lew Garami) with a 24-inch wingspan; BMJR scaled it up 125% to a 30-inch wingspan and 202 sq. in. wing area. Competitive in Flying Aces Club Old-Time Gas/Electric and SAM O2 Replica events.
Kit number: B-112.
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R/C Rascal (Sig)
- From: Sig Manufacturing Company, Inc., 401-7 S. Front St., Montezuma IA 50171
- Tel.: (515) 623-5154
- Orders: (800) 247-5008
- Modeler’s Hotline: (515) 623-0215
- Fax: (515) 623-3922
- E-mail: mail@sigmfg.com
- Web: www.sigmfg.com
Sig's R/C Rascal (SIGRC80) is their first electric design, powered by Speed 400 motors with gear reduction. The kit can also be built for .049–.07 glow engines; parts for both versions included. The design recalls early postwar private airplanes with elliptical wing and tail shapes, is very lightweight, and suitable for park flying and mild aerobatics. Kit includes laser-cut parts, balsa wood, complete hardware, decals, full-size plans, and illustrated instructions.
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New Hyde soft mounts, Type "ARI"
- Price: $250 (includes shipping and COD)
- From: Merle Hyde, 3 Golf View Dr., Henderson NV 89014
- Tel./Fax: (702) 269-7829
The Type "ARI" Hyde soft mount incorporates a nose ring for YS 140 and O.S. 140 engines and is designed for removable cowl scale aircraft. Alignment and thrust adjustments are made at the firewall only. Hyde mounts are known for superior noise and vibration reduction; the ARI reduces noise further by moving nose-ring installation from the nose section.
Offerings and guarantees:
- $125 trade-in allowance for any used .90 or larger Hyde mount when purchasing a new YS or O.S.-type "ARI" mount
- Used Hyde mounts available at 40% off list, recertified and in like-new condition
- Three-year / 3,000-flight money-back guarantee if not satisfied
- Other sizes (.20–.200 cu. in.) available at $90–$300
- All Hyde soft mounts are patented
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Allen Brickhaus Legacy kit
- Price: $109.99
- From: Brodak Manufacturing and Distributing Company, 100 Park Ave., Carmichaels PA 15320
- Tel.: (724) 966-2726
- Fax: (724) 966-5670
- E-mail: flyin@brodak.com
The Legacy is a competition precision aerobatics model (CLB-50) with a sleek design suitable for piped or non-piped engines. Specifications:
- Wingspan: 59-3/4 inches
- Wing area: 687 sq. in.
- Length: 46-1/4 inches
- Engine: .40–.61 size (depending on preference)
Kit includes full-size plans (two large sheets), illustrated step-by-step instructions, select AAA balsa, plywood doublers, die-cut ribs, Brodak heavy-duty nylon bellcrank, leadout wire kit, weight box, adjustable leadouts, and a full hardware package.
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2000 Heli Internationals video
- Price: $24.95 + $3.25 S&H
- From: SKS Video Productions, 85 Pine Rd., Abbottstown PA 17301
- Tel.: (800) 988-6488 (US) or (717) 259-7193
- Fax: (717) 259-6379
- E-mail: scott@sksvideo.com
- Web site: www.sksvideo.com
Coverage of the world’s largest RC helicopter event with 350 pilots and hundreds of helicopters. Features include world-record events, night-flying, 3-D aerobatics, and Scale. Featured pilots include Paul Hood, Shigatada Taya, Joseef Joebstl, Scott Gray, Darrell Hossalla, Todd Bennett, Chris Stephenson, A.J. Jaffe, and Curtis Youngblood. Run time: 120 minutes.
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Fokker D.VII Picture Pack
- From: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum (see SPAD VII listing for ordering details)
The Fokker D.VII is another subject in the museum’s Picture Pack series. Packs include 20–24 color 4 x 6-inch photographs with close-ups and documentation when available. Price: $20 + $4 S&H (continental US).
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JR G550T advanced gyro
The G550T features JR’s tail-lock system for precise heading hold during aggressive 3-D maneuvers. A switched channel selects tail-lock or conventional gyro modes. The Drift Offset Update Function eliminates rudder trim changes through flight. Tail-lock mode offers a tight, accurate feel with no bounce.
Features:
- Two auxiliary channels (one for gain adjustment, one to switch modes)
- Two-color LED indicates mode
- Gain adjustments via transmitter
- Sensor: 32 x 36 x 30 mm, 18 grams, vibration-dampened case with heat-reflective coating; precut servo tape included
- Wingspan: 48 inches
- Wing area: 298 sq. in.
- Power: .049/.051
- Kit includes 60 laser-cut parts and full-size plans
- Price: $35.75
- Tel.: (321) 537-1159
- Web site: www.bmjrmodels.com
- Kit number: B-111
- From: Wise Owl Worldwide Publications, 1926 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 204, Redondo Beach CA 90277-6145
- Tel.: (310) 944-5033
- Fax: (310) 944-9963
- E-mail: wiseowl@sprintmail.net
- One year (four issues): $34 by surface mail, $45 by air mail
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National Free Flight Society One-design model (2001)
The One-design model for 2001:
Also included is the Space Rod kit (see below).
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Space Rod kit
The Space Rod, designed by Vic Cunnyngham Sr. in 1957, combines features of Sal Taibi’s Spacer and Ron St. Jean’s Ramrod. It held multiple national AMA records by 1960. BMJR worked with Vic Cunnyngham Jr. to create an accurate laser-cut representation; prototype test flights confirm spectacular performance.
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Flying Model Designer & Constructor magazine
A magazine published in England devoted primarily to Free Flight, with several sets of plans per issue (some vintage). Subscription:
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