Modeler's Mall - 2003/01

Modeler's Mall - 2003/01

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.

Flair Products Ltd. — S.E.5a (World War I fighter)

• Price: $105 + $15 S&H
• Seller: GCBM R/C Inc., 5009 Fairdale, Pasadena, TX 77505
• Orders: (800) 609-7951
• Web: www.gcbmrc.com
• Description: All-wood builder's kit featuring die-cut wood parts, strip and sheet wood, fuel tank, engine mount, extensive hardware pack, pre-bent undercarriage, and fully detailed plans and instructions.
• Specs: Wingspan 51.5 in; flying weight ≈ 6 lb. Designed for .45 two-stroke or .52 four-stroke engines and a four-channel radio. Light wing loading for excellent flying characteristics.
• Payment: Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted.

GTM, Inc. — German WWI Lozenge Fabric

• Seller: GTM, Inc., 2404 Bane Rd., Efland, NC 27243
• Tel.: (919) 643-1001
• E-mail: gtm@mindspring.com
• Web: www.gtmodels.com
• Product: 1/4-scale, four-color lozenge fabric (100% dyed linen). Approved after 18 months R&D.
• Application: Easily applied with standard nitrate and butyrate dope; not heat-shrinkable.
• Sizes/pricing: Light or dark 16 × 60 in panels — $16 each. 1/4-inch-wide rib tapes also available.

Ultra Hobby Products — Bullet Wheel Collars

• Seller: Ultra Hobby Products, 9930 Edgecliff Cir., Dallas, TX 75238
• Tel.: (214) 348-3962 or (214) 826-3041
• Web: www.egpworld.com/ultrahobby
• Product: Aluminum wheel collars with hex-head setscrew for Control Line and R/C fliers. Sizes: 1/8", 5/32", 3/16".
• Price: $4 per pair. Free catalog available on request.

JR IMZ RV-50S — Helicopter Engine (with KSJ tuned muffler)

• Distributor: Horizon Hobby, Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign, IL 61822
• Tel.: (217) 355-9511
• Web: www.horizonhobby.com
• Features: Side-mounted slide-valve carburetor with reed-valve induction, smooth-running, high torque and thrust-to-weight ratio, easy to tune. Includes KSJ tuned muffler.
• Note: Unique mounting pattern; special mount required for JR Voyager 50 or Ergo 46. Ideal to overpower 40–46-size helicopters.
• Pricing: IMZ RV-50S engine (JRP953001) — $479.99; IMZ engine mount Voyager 50 (JRP60763) — $39; IMZ engine mount Ergo 46 (JRP960765) — $39.
• JR distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Colombo Anderson — Funky 40

• Price: $119
• Seller: Planes Plus, Inc., 10025 Clow Creek Rd., Plainfield, IL 60544
• Tel.: (630) 904-9983
• Fax: (630) 904-5077
• Web: www.planesplus.com or www.marcelocolombo.com.ar
• Description: Full-fuselage fun-fly model with laser-cut plywood and balsa parts, self-aligning interlocking fuselage assemblies, CNC-cut foam turtledeck, clear canopy, molded wheel pants, fiberglass cowl (including clear cowl for engine fitting), and CNC-cut aluminum landing gear.
• Performance: Capable of high-performance 3-D maneuvers (hovering, torque rolls, waterfalls, flat spins). Low weight and strong construction.
• Specs: Length ≈ 54 in; wingspan ≈ 51 in; weight ≈ 5 1/2 lb. Designed for .40–.50 two-stroke engines. Requires 5–6 servos and a four-channel radio. Designed by Marcelo Colombo; US distribution by Don Kanak at Planes Plus.

Jerry Bates — Grumman Helldiver (1/6 scale)

• Seller: Bob Holman Plans, Box 741, San Bernardino, CA 92402
• Tel.: (909) 885-3959; Fax: (909) 889-9307
• E-mail: bhplans@dslxtreme.com
• Web: www.bhplans.com
• Product: Laser-cut parts available for the 1/6-scale Grumman Helldiver (100 in wingspan). Plans show flaps and retracts. Power: Zenoah G-62. Accessories like cowl and canopy available.
• Pricing: Plans — $45 plus shipping. Laser-cut parts (including cowl flaps with scale hole pattern) — $230 + $12 shipping.

JR Voyager 50 — CCPM 3-D Helicopter

• Distributor: Horizon Hobby, Inc.
• Tel.: (217) 355-9511
• Web: www.horizonhobby.com
• Features: Frame patterned after JR World Championship-winning Vigor; 120° CCPM for simple linkage setup; belt-driven tail rotor; shares many parts with JR Ergo 30/46; fiberglass "mini Vigor" canopy. Designed to fly with powerful 50-size engines for 3-D performance comparable to 60-size helis.
• Recommendation: JR recommends the IMZ RV-50S engine; special engine mount JRP960763 recommended.
• JR distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

SIG — 1909 Antoinette (Pioneers of Flight) RC Indoor Biplane Kit

• Price: $49.99
• Seller: Sig Manufacturing Co., Box 520, Montezuma, IA 50171
• Tel.: (641) 623-5154
• Web: www.sigmfg.com
• Description: Scale indoor RC biplane modeled after the 1909 Antoinette. Laser-cut parts, Litespan covering, simulated rigging, pull-pull lines, wheels, tires, Sig hardware, scale V-8 replica engine to cover electric drive, full-color pilot figure, full-size plans and illustrated manual. Designed for indoor/no-wind backyard flying.
• Specs: Item RGC1; wingspan 49.25 in; wing area 497.6 sq in; weight 7.5–8.0 oz (without battery); flying weight 10.8–11.3 oz; wing loading 3.3 oz/sq ft. Controls: rudder, elevator, throttle. Motor: SIG EPOD 01. Battery: seven-cell 350 mAh. Radio: three-channel, two microservos with microreceiver and speed controller.

FiberClassics — Revolution Pro (two-meter Pattern)

• Price: $2,200
• Seller: Planes Plus, Inc. (Don Kanak)
• Web: www.planesplus.com or www.fiberclassics.com
• Description: Painted-in-the-mold, all-composite airframe with wing fillets and 30mm seamless carbon wing tube. Comes completely built; wing incidence adjustable. Optional retracts; servo and engine mounts preinstalled. Pattern and 3D-Freestyle wings/stabilizers forthcoming and interchangeable. Factory aligned; weighs less than 8.5 lb with O.S. or YS 140 engine.

Airborne Media — How to Paint Pilot Figures (video)

• Price: $19.95
• Seller: Airborne Media, 5655 David Pl., Fairfield, OH 45014
• Tel.: (888) 829-4060
• Web: www.airbornemedia.com
• Details: Two-hour VHS showing Don Tyond painting three pilots in close-up. Covers mixing and applying paints for realistic skin tones, eyes, brows, lips, hair; detailing pilot garb; painting female figures and self-portraits; mounting for correct posture. Produced on a digital nonlinear system; includes QuickTime clips online.

SIG — 1909 Demoiselle (Pioneers of Flight) RC Indoor Kit

• Price: $49.99
• Seller: Sig Manufacturing Co.
• Tel.: (641) 623-5154
• Web: www.sigmfg.com
• Description: Indoor RC replica of the 1909 Demoiselle with laser-cut parts, Litespan covering, simulated rigging, pull-pull lines, wheels, Sig hardware, scale two-cylinder replica engine covering the electric drive, and a full-color photo pilot figure. Full-size plans and illustrated manual included.
• Specs: Item RC90; wingspan 43.5 in; wing area 509.75 sq in; weight 6.5–7.5 oz (without battery); flying weight 9.8–10.8 oz; wing loading 3.0 oz/sq ft. Controls: rudder, elevator, throttle. Motor: SIGEPU001. Battery: seven-cell 350 mAh. Radio: three-channel, microservo with microreceiver and speed controller.

SIG — Fueling Valve Mounting Bracket

• Price: $1.99
• Seller: Sig Manufacturing Co.
• Tel.: (641) 623-5154
• Web: www.sigmfg.com
• Product: Aluminum mounting bracket (SIGSH759) designed to fit Du-Bro 334 or 335 Kwik Fill Fueling Valves. Bent and predrilled with mounting screws included.

IKON N'west — Cessna 170B (1/5 scale)

• Seller: IKON N'west, 3806 N. Chase Rd., Post Falls, ID 83854
• Tel.: (208) 773-9001
• E-mail: emilleney@aol.com
• Web: www.ikonwst.com
• Description: 1/5-scale Cessna 170B with working doors and flaps. Fiberglass cowl, aluminum gear, wing bolts using brass tubing, shaped wing struts included.
• Specs: Wingspan 86 in; wing area 864 sq in; fuselage 59 in; flying weight 11.25 lb.

Internet Craftsmanship Museum

• Web: www.CraftsmanshipMuseum.com
• Description: Online museum sponsored by the Joe Martin Foundation for Exceptional Craftsmanship featuring hundreds of photos of small, highly detailed projects across crafts. Free to visit online anytime.
• Contact: Craig Libuse — (800) 541-0735; e-mail craig@craftsmanshipmuseum.com (for contributions or suggestions).

Artool Products Company — "Patriotica" Freehand Airbrush Templates

• Seller: Artool Products Company, Box 14397, Portland, OR 97293
• Tel.: (503) 253-7308; Fax: (503) 253-0721
• E-mail: info@medea-artool.com
• Web: www.artoolproducts.com
• Product: Americana-series freehand airbrush templates ("Patriotica") designed by Craig Fraser. Four motifs: "Red" PTR-1SP, "White" PTR-2SP, "Blue" PTR-3SP, and "Eagle One" PTR-4SP. All solvent-proof. PTR-5SP available as the set of all four.

SIG — Indoor Power Unit (SIGEPU001)

• Price: $24.99
• Seller: Sig Manufacturing Co.
• Tel.: (641) 623-5154
• Web: www.sigmfg.com
• Details: Recommended power unit for SIG Pioneers of Flight indoor RC airplanes. Includes 6.0–7.2V miniature ball-bearing carbon motor, gearbox, spinner, and 10 × 4.75 propeller.

Artool — Art Mask Friskfilm

• Seller: Artool Products Company
• Tel.: (503) 253-7308; Fax: (503) 253-0721
• Web: www.artoolproducts.com
• Product: Medium-tack masking film that adheres to porous surfaces (especially canvas). Easy to cut, lift, reposition; will not wrinkle, bleed, or lift paint. Works with water- and solvent-based paints.
• Sizes/pricing: F-201 (18 in × 10 yd) — $29.95 MSRP; F-202 (18 in × 25 yd) — $54.95 MSRP.

Bob Fiorenze — T-38 Scale Landing Gear and Struts

• Price: $400 (set of three)
• Seller: Bob Fiorenze, 401 Westchester Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Tel.: (407) 673-9080
• Web: www.rcaviation.com/fiorenze
• Features: Drop-in for T-38 Talon kit with no cutting/fitting. Ultra-low-profile (1 in high), all-metal, air-operated; main units 90°, nose unit arcs 100°; retracts with up/down locks; heavy-duty Robostruts (380 & 440 Series); optional T-38 scale rims and tires. Kit includes modified Robart #530 retract units, precut/capped struts, hardened axle set and set screws, and setup drawings. Order direct or via hobby shops; send $3 for an illustrated catalog.

House of Balsa — Schoolyard Scale Electric Acro-Cub Kit (K-71)

• Price: $74.95
• Seller: House of Balsa Inc., 10101 Yucca Rd., Adelanto, CA 92301
• Tel.: (760) 246-6462; Fax: (760) 246-8769
• E-mail: hobandzap@aol.com; Web: www.houseofbalsa.com
• Features: All balsa-and-plywood construction, full-color photo-illustrated instructions, full-size CAD-designed rolled plans, laser-cut parts, self-adhesive Mylar decals, Du-Bro hardware, preformed aluminum landing gear.
• Specs: Wingspan 52½ in; wing area 350 sq in; weight with radio 32 oz; wing loading 13.17 oz/sq ft. Motors: geared Speed 400 (7.2V) Astro 010 or 020 geared brushless. Radio: four-channel micro with three servos.

Hangar 9 — Fluorescent Transparent UltraCote

• Price: $12.99 (six-foot roll)
• Distributor: Horizon Hobby, Inc.
• Tel.: (217) 355-9511
• Web: www.horizonhobby.com
• Product: Fluorescent Transparent Red (HANU825) and Fluorescent Transparent Yellow (HANU826) UltraCote. Crystal-clear transparency; available in six-foot rolls. Hangar 9 distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Martin Innovative Technology, Inc. — Folding-Wing Rubber-Band Gliders

• Price: $12 each
• Seller: Martin Innovative Technology, Inc., 3182 Rivergate St., McMinnville, OR 97128
• Tel.: (503) 434-9265; Fax: (503) 435-0287
• Web: www.martin-iti.com
• Models: Folding-wing balsa gliders — Wildcat F-4F and Spitfire. Made from Grade A or B balsa with built-in camber wings. Rubber-band launched with included launcher. Additional models planned; dealer inquiries welcome.

Colombo Anderson — Widebody (60/90 and 120/140)

• Seller: Planes Plus, Inc. (Don Kanak)
• Tel.: (630) 904-9983; Fax: (630) 904-5077
• Description: Designed by Marcelo Colombo. Laser-cut plywood and balsa with self-aligning interlocking fuselage assemblies. CNC-cut preshaped foam flying surfaces, clear canopy, fiberglass wheel pants and cowl, CNC-cut aluminum landing gear, and foam turtledeck. Low weight and strong construction for F3A and 3-D maneuvers.
• Specs/pricing:
• Widebody 60/90: Powered by .60 two-stroke or .90 four-stroke. Length 67 in; wingspan 65 in; weight ≈ 6 lb. Price: $199.
• Widebody 120/140: Powered by 1.20–1.40 engine. Length ≈ 77 in; wingspan 74 in; weight < 7 lb. Call for pricing. Manufactured in Argentina, distributed in the USA by Planes Plus.

SFM — Eindecker 40 ARF

• Price: $109.99
• Distributor: Horizon Hobby, Inc.
• Tel.: (217) 355-9511
• Web: www.horizonhobby.com
• Product: Eindecker 40 ARF (SFM8607) — quick-assembling trainer modeled after the WWI Eindecker. Top-quality balsa construction, WWII trim scheme, painted fiberglass cowl, and all hardware included. Stable for learning basics, nimble for sport aerobatics.

K&A Models Unlimited — Razzor (Speed 400)

• Price: $59.99 + $10.99 S&H
• Seller: K&A Models Unlimited, Box 66527, Albuquerque, NM 87193-6527
• Tel.: (505) 994-8083
• Web: www.kamodels.com
• Product: Speed 400 Razzor kit (10144) — simple balsa-and-plywood kit, precision machine-cut parts, ABS canopy. Fast build; frame time ≈ six hours (plus covering). Set up for Speed 400 six-volt motor, 4.7 × 4.7 prop, 15-amp BEC controller, seven-cell 600 AE pack. Flight range ~7–45 mph. Aerobatic-capable; control via elevons or elevator + ailerons. Specs: wingspan 27.75 in; wing area 233 sq in; wing loading 11 oz/sq ft; ready weight 16–18 oz.

GT Aero Products — Giant Scale 100-inch AT-6 Texan ARF

• Price: $1,495
• Seller: GT Aero Products, 2982 Chippewa Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063
• Tel.: (805) 579-9026
• E-mail: twrullman@aol.com
• Product: True scale 100-inch AT-6 Texan ARF. All-composite, vacuum-bagged fuselage joined and ready to paint with servo tray and engine mounts installed for Zenoah G-62. Wing kit includes composite shell center section with preinstalled rib structure and finished outer panels; I-beam spar formed when outer panels are inserted. Features Kevlar skin-hinged surfaces, rubber-band-mounted landing gear, internal linkages (except rudder), instrument panels, canopy, "Spin-A-Flow" cowling, pushrods, steerable tail wheel. Suitable for racing, sport flying, or scale.

Airborne Media — How to Cover Models With Japanese Tissue (video)

• Price: $19.95
• Seller: Airborne Media
• Tel.: (888) 829-4060
• Web: www.airbornemedia.com
• Details: 117-minute VHS featuring Larry Kruse demonstrating Glue-and-Water, Dope-and-Thinner, and Glue Stick methods for applying Japanese tissue to Free Flight models. Includes extreme close-ups and many finishing tips.

ICARE Sailplanes — DG 600 Super Scale Sailplane

• Seller: ICARE Sailplanes, 381 Joseph-Huet, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada J4B 2C5
• Tel.: (450) 449-9094; Fax: (450) 449-3497
• E-mail: ICARE@telus.com; Web: www.icare-rc.com
• Description: Completely finished sailplane requiring only radio installation and balancing. Interchangeable wingtips allow configuration as a 4.0 m (15 m standard class aerobatic) or 4.8 m (18 m open class) high-aspect thermal hunter. Hollow molded fiberglass wings with carbon on inner panels and full carbon-fiber spar caps. Scale detailing includes wing/jointer pin system, front-hinged canopy, sliding vent window, detailed cockpit, optional water-ballast system.
• Specs: Scale 1:3.75; wingspan 158–189 in; wing area 1,162 sq in; wing airfoil HQ 2.5/14 - HQ 2.10; wing loading 20 oz/sq ft; flying weight 165 oz.

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.