Modeler’s Mall
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Bob Banka’s Aircraft Documentation — 3114 Yukon Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; Tel: (714) 979-8058; Web: www.bobsairdoc.com
Bob Banka’s Aircraft Documentation (formerly Scale Model Research), the world’s largest commercial collection of full-color aircraft documentation Foto-Paaks and three-view drawings, has expanded its inventory.
- The 250-page 2001 catalog lists more than 8,000 Foto-Paaks (300 new in this issue) and stocks almost a half-million photos at all times.
- It includes 35,000 three-view drawings and nine scale-related articles by top scale competitors and authorities.
- Foto-Paaks are full-color 3-1/2 x 5-inch pictures made with the modeler in mind to show paint schemes, markings, instruments, landing gear, etc.
- Most Paaks have three-view drawings available to provide complete documentation for projects.
- Orders are satisfaction-guaranteed and usually mailed within 24 hours due to large inventory.
- The three-views are Koku-Fan drawings or copies gleaned from modeling and full-scale aircraft magazines and other sources. Bob’s Aircraft Documentation is the world’s exclusive dealer of the Koku-Fan three-views.
To get a copy: send $8 postage-paid ($10 AK, HI, PR, Canada, Mexico; $18 all other countries — includes air post). Bob has been building model aircraft since 1948 and has experience across many disciplines; Radio Control Scale has been his major interest since the early 1970s.
Best times to call: 7:30–9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Pacific time. Visa and MasterCard accepted with a $20 minimum order. Dealers in Argentina, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, South Korea, and England.
Tiger Moth Almost Ready to Fly (ARF) — Dymond Modelsport, 683 N. Main St., Oshkosh, WI 54901; Tel: (920) 303-1100; Fax: (920) 303-2021; Web: www.rc-dymond.com
A beautiful, aerobatic model of the famous Tiger Moth trainer. Light weight and sturdy balsa/plywood construction give excellent flying characteristics.
- Wings: sheeted D-tubes, rib caps, Oracover covering.
- Assembly: very easy, built solidly; keyed parts for alignment and stability.
- Wing servo mounts and extensions already installed.
- Two sizes available.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 50 in and 70 in
- Weight: 68 oz and 138 oz
- Wing area: 900 and 1,400 sq in
- Engine: .40TS, .52–.56, .90TS, or .90FS
- Channels: 4
- Building time: ~6 hours
- Skill level: advanced
Required accessories: motor, propeller, four-channel radio, three standard servos and two microservos.
Pricing: 52-inch model (#60026) $219; 70-inch model (#60620) $299.
Hangar 9 G-Force Sailplane Launching System (SLS) — Horizon Hobby Distributors, Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; Tel: (217) 355-9511; Web: www.horizonhobby.com
The G-Force SLS hi-start features high-quality components and a large-diameter bright-orange reel that takes up more line per crank.
- Parachute: heavy-duty ripstop nylon; shrouds sewn through parachute to prevent sliding.
- Tubing: black surgical tubing supplied for better UV protection and longer life.
- Line: 100-lb-test fluorescent yellow nylon for visibility.
Versions:
- Full-length: requires a 700-ft field, gives launches up to 500 ft, includes 100 in of surgical tubing with 300 in of line.
- Half-length: requires a 350-ft field, gives launches up to 250 ft.
- Available in standard tube sizes for sailplanes as large as Two-Meter and heavy-duty tubing for 100-inch+ sailplanes.
Models and pricing:
- G-Force SLS 200 Two-Meter (HAN 205) — $59.95
- G-Force SLS 400 Two-Meter (HAN 205) — $69.95
- G-Force SLS 200 Unlimited (HAN 210) — $59.95
- G-Force SLS 400 Unlimited (HAN 215) — $74.95
Hangar 9 products distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby.
Arrow-shaft Pushrod Inserts — B&B Specialties, 14234 Cleveland Rd., Granger, IN 46530; Tel: (219) 277-0499; Web: www.bennettbuilt.com
Designed for Giant Scale airplanes where a strong pushrod is required. B&B’s light aluminum arrow-shaft inserts deliver full servo power to control surfaces.
- Two insert styles:
- #606 for rudder and single-elevator control hookup
- #607 dual insert for dual-elevator hookup
- Designed to fit Easton aluminum arrow shaft #2117 (available at archery shops or from B&B).
- Joiner-connector #608 available for joining two arrow shafts for longer pushrods.
- Inserts secured with a 4-40 cross-bolt and elastic stop nut; extra elastic stop nuts supplied.
- Clevises or ball links are not supplied with insert packages.
Contact B&B Specialties for more information.
K&A Models Unlimited — Box 66527, Albuquerque, NM 87193-6527; Tel: (505) 994-8083; Web: www.kamodels.com
MiG-15 kit originally designed by Steve Toshci (appeared as the "Stoli"). K&A updated the design with added features:
- Molded top hatch for battery/radio access
- Vacuum-formed battery tray
- Scale canopy detail
- Molded fiberglass inlet and exhaust liners
- Fully molded fiberglass fuselage, precut tail surfaces, foam core wings with balsa sheeting
- Suitable for a variety of power units (Kyosho fan/brushed motor up to WeMoTec fan/brushless motor)
- Stable, fully aerobatic; ideal for intermediate and advanced pilots
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 37.75 in
- Wing area: 295 sq in
- Wing loading: 24–27 oz/sq ft
- Ready weight: 48–54 oz
- Kit number: #10143
JR J-line Quattro 4-Channel Radio System — Horizon Hobby, Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; Tel: (217) 355-9511; Web: www.horizonhobby.com
A lower-priced JR-quality four-channel radio system using the XF652-style ergonomically designed case.
Includes:
- Three-color LED battery-voltage indicator
- Adjustable stick lengths
- Trainer system compatible with JR radios
- JR R600 receiver with ABC&W filtering
- Four 507 servos (43 oz-in torque)
- 600 mAh Ni-Cd receiver pack
- Main switch harness, 12-inch aileron extension, servo accessory packs
- Dual-output transmitter/receiver overnight wall charger
Product code: JRP4474. Price: $149.95.
Laser-cut Bob Gieseke “Bear” Nobler Short Kit — Ultra Hobby Products, 9930 Edgecliff Cir., Dallas, TX 75238; Tel: (214) 348-3962 or (214) 826-3041
A laser-cut short kit of Bob Gieseke’s “Bear” Nobler, designed by former U.S. and World Champion Bob Gieseke. The Bear is a .60-size competition model.
Kit contents:
- Laser-cut wing ribs (numbered for each wing panel)
- Plywood fuselage formers (F1 and F2), fuselage doublers, fuselage sides
- Bellcrank mounts, nose ring, wheel pants
- Laser-cut card-stock wing-rib spacers for correct rib spacing
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 55.375 in
- Wing area: 657 sq in
- Recommended engine: .50–.65 size
Price: $95 + $5 S&H (US). Call or write for a free catalog.
Zero-Flex Servo Mount — Jet Model Products, 211 N. Mullen Rd., Belton, MO 64012; Tel: (816) 331-0356; Fax: (816) 331-3930; Web: www.jetmodelproducts.com
Designed for turbine aircraft with low-vibration environments and high control accuracy demands.
- Machined from 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum with nylon mounting spacers.
- For JR 4721 and 8231 servos.
- Suitable for any application where precision is required.
- Price: $9.95.
Bob Noll’s Absolute-Accuracy Video Series — Bob Noll; Tel: (607) 754-5279; Fax: (607) 785-1514; E-mail: bobrc@aol.com
Robin’s View Productions expanded the Absolute-Accuracy series into three editions featuring master craftsman Bob Noll. Professionally shot and edited on high-end digital nonlinear equipment.
Videos:
- Perfect Airframe Alignment — 67 minutes. Step-by-step stabilizer and wing alignment techniques using a plug-in wing aerobatic airplane; no exotic fixtures required.
- Perfect Foam Wing Construction — 106 minutes. Checking cores, cutting servo bays and retract wells, installing plywood reinforcing, truing and joining wing skins, and more.
- Perfect Removable/Adjustable Stabilizer — 73 minutes. Benefits and methods for removable/adjustable stabilizers.
Perfect Engine Mounting is in production (planned early 2001).
Pricing: $19.95 per video + $5 S&H by Priority Mail (up to three videos per package for the single $5 S&H). Visa and MasterCard accepted.
20th Florida International Air Show Video — 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: www.sksvideo.com
Produced by Anderson Productions. Run time: 45 minutes.
Includes:
- The Swift Magic Aerobatic Team
- Jimmy Franklin's turbine-powered WACO biplane
- The Bud Light Microjet
- Patty Wagstaff's Extra 300s
- Ian Groom's Sukhoi Su-31
- The USAF A-10 Demo Team
- The Golden Knights Army Parachute Team
- Flyby of the B-2 Stealth Bomber
- The Blue Angels aerial demonstration team
- Walk-around of selected static display aircraft
Price: $19.95 + $3.25 S&H.
Extra 330L Almost Ready to Fly — Dave Patrick Models, 1811 E. 400 North Rd., Milford, IL 60953; Tel: (815) 457-3128; Fax: (815) 457-2938; E-mail: davepatrickmodel@aol.com; Web: davepatrickmodels.com
Based on the popular 60.5-inch Ultimate, this Extra 330L ARF is a large, light 1.20-size airplane accommodating 1.20–1.40 two- or four-stroke engines.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 76 in
- Length: 74 in
- Flying weight: 11–12 lb
- Wing area: 1,220 sq in
Features:
- Easy to fly with generous moments and area; low wing loading eases takeoff and landing
- Capable of 3-D maneuvers, knife-edge flight, and high roll rate
- IMAC and IMAA legal
- Large double-beveled control surfaces, plug-in wing and tail, adjustable stab incidence
- Engine and muffler fully enclosed; roomy cowl
- Premium hardware and detailed manual with photos and assembly tips
- New ultra tail wheel included
- Pearl yellow premium German covering; painted and clear-coated fiberglass cowl and wheel pants
Availability: mid-January 2001.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
