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Fokker E.V/D. VIII 148/18 and 154/18 (Jasta 6) @ $140 + $8 S&H (+ $10.85 tax for CA residents) from CheckerboardAir, 12857 Via Grimaldi, Del Mar CA 92014; Tel.: (619) 699-0818; Web site: www.CheckerboardAir.com.
CheckerboardAir has released two additional versions of its accurate, highly detailed 1/6-scale model kit of the historic 1918 German fighter in Jasta 6 markings. (The prototype earned was a Scale winner at the Mid-Winter Electrics meet in San Diego.)
E.V 148/18 is an often-photographed airplane from Jasta 6. E.V 154/18 is the subject of a replica E.V/D. VIII at Rhinebeck. These kits join recent CheckerboardAir releases E.V 153/18 and E.V 146/18—two of the most famous Jasta 6 aircraft.
Extensive laser-cut wood and metal parts for the fuselage, wing, tail, landing gear, and cabanes build fast and easy. The kit includes precise tab/slot construction, printed fuselage covering with dramatic four-color lozenge camouflage/markings, full interior, vacuum-formed cowl and wheels, dummy engine, twin machine guns, pilot, working suspension, and hardware.
This state-of-the-art model is CAD-designed and comes with a fully illustrated 20-page manual. It is easy to build but is for intermediate to advanced flyers. The model spans 42 inches, is 254 square inches in area, and weighs 37 ounces, for a geared (3.34:1) Speed 480 electric (11 x 7 propeller) motor, a seven-cell 1,150 mAh battery, a 20-amp Battery Eliminator Circuit, and a four-channel radio.
Specify the E.V version desired: 146, 148, 153, or 154.
Scale Masters 2000 videotape @ $25 + $3.50 S&H from Aces Video, 22 W. "F" Ave., Kalamazoo MI 49004.
Scale Masters came to Dayton, Ohio to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Seventy-six Scale airplanes were entered, from World War I to World War II, civilian, and jets.
Ultimate-shape 4½-inch-diameter spinner from Tru-Turn Precision Model Products, 100 W. 1st St., Deer Park TX 77536; Tel.: (281) 479-9600.
This spinner is specifically designed for the 1/3-scale Hangar 9 CAP; however, it can be used on many other aerobatic airplane designs.
The spinner is offered in several configurations. It is slotted standard for most props and is also available specifically for the European-style propellers, such as Menz and Mejzlik.
The spinner can be slotted for three- and four-blade propellers, and one version is already modified to fit the Zenoah GT-80.
Pricing:
- 4¼-inch Ultimate two-blade spinner (TT-4252-B), $97.95
- 4¼-inch Ultimate Menz-cut two-blade spinner (TT-4252-B-M), $99.95
- 4¼-inch Ultimate Menz-cut modified Zenoah GT-80 (TT-4252-B-M), $102.95
- 4¼-inch Ultimate Menz-cut three-blade spinner (TT-4253-B-M), $100.95
All of the preceding items are in stock at Tru-Turn and ready for immediate shipping.
All Tru-Turn spinners are 100% made in the USA, machined from solid aircraft aluminum bar stock with precision and quality.
Modelers can take a closer look at these new spinners on the Web site: www.tru-turn.com. The site will allow you to see what adapters and modifications are available for each spinner/propeller/engine combo.
For more information, see your local hobby dealer or call or write Tru-Turn Precision Model Products.
Optical Helicopter Tachometer from Miniature Aircraft USA, 3743 Silver Star Rd., Orlando FL 32808; Tel.: (407) 292-4267; Fax: (407) 292-4296; Web site: www.xcellrchelicopters.com.
The Optical Helicopter Tachometer (part #0524) features a 1,000-2,000 rpm range, has an included nine-volt battery, and features a large viewing window for easy tracking of models, even in the most difficult situations.
The unit is compact enough to permit convenient one-hand operation. Also featured is a variable rate rocker switch to increase or decrease view window rpm. A start-up feature automatically begins at 1,500 rpm within six seconds of activation.
This unit is manufactured in the USA with state-of-the-art electronic components.
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Wedgie @ $51.95 + $6 S&H from MM Glider Tech, Box 39098, Downey CA 90239; Tel.: (562) 927-2583; E-mail: mmglidert@keyway.net; Web site: www.mmglidertech.com.
MM Glidertech’s Wedgie, designed by Dave Wenzlick, brings a new era of hot-rod performance to 400-size flying wings, yet it was cleverly designed to reuse most or all system components from previous aircraft.
The result is a turbocharged increase in flight performance without buying any new equipment.
Using the stock six-volt Speed 400 motor, controller, and radio from any previous aircraft, the 34-inch-span Wedgie will exceed 90 mph in dives, 60 mph level, and perform blistering high-speed aerobatics, Axial Rolls, and full outside maneuvers.
The Wedgie uses a modified MH45 airfoil, increased sweep, and has a 16-ounce flying weight. The unique configuration lets the flier “hot-swap” batteries in 10 seconds without any disassembly or hatch removal.
The kit includes CAD (computer-aided drafting) blueprints, two-pound EPS white foam cores, precut “edge-wedgie” tip fins, and precut motor mount. Structural fiber tape and colored covering tape are not included.
The model is available through your local hobby shops or mail-order direct from MM Glider Tech.
36%-scale Edge 540 from Fibertech Aviation, 2185 Outrigger Ln., Naples FL 34104; Tel.: (941) 269-2555; Web site: www.fibertechaviation.com
Fibertech Aviation’s new 36%-scale Edge 540 is designed specifically for the many 100cc engines on the market. The Edge has proven to be one of the most popular aerobatic airplanes in use today; its capabilities are astounding when set up for 3-D maneuvers.
The kit features a white, gel-coated, epoxy-fiberglass, scale fuselage with fiberglass cowl and wheel pants, ready to paint. The wings are foam, balsa-sheeted, with airfoil shaped tail surfaces.
All control surfaces are cut out and capped, requiring only shaping the leading edge to suit control movement. Sleeves for wing and stabilizer tube are installed. Wings and horizontal stabilizers are removable.
Carbon-fiber reinforcement is used in high-stress areas for added strength. A clear canopy, aluminum tube wing spar, and formed landing gear are included. A hardware kit is not included, but one is available from Fibertech.
Aircraft specifications: wingspan, 104 inches; wing area, approximately 1,950 square inches; fuselage length, 93 inches; weight, 26-28 pounds; recommended engine size, 100-120cc.
For more information write, call, or click on Fibertech Aviation. Contact sales@fibertechaviation.com to order.
Harry’s Notebook from Harry B. Higley & Sons, Inc., Box 532, Glenwood IL 60425.
This is Harry’s largest, most ambitious book yet. It contains 120 how-to-do-it-filled pages with more than 1,200 photos that make difficult jobs easy.
Harry’s Notebook shows procedures on modern Almost Ready to Flys and standard kits. Each how-to-do-it will work on many different models.
These are Harry’s best Radio-Control-airplane construction techniques, and they have never been published before. Topics range from suggestions for getting the most from park flyers to making a heat exchanger for a smoke system.
The catalog number for the book is BOK019, and the price is $25.95. Direct sales add $4.50 for shipping.
Flame-O-Rama and Kustom FX Freehand Airbrush Templates from Artool Products Company, Box 14397, Portland OR 97293; Tel.: (503) 253-7308; Fax: (503) 253-0721; E-mail: info@medea-artool.com.
Artool Products Company has introduced 10 new Flame-O-Rama and Kustom FX Freehand Airbrush Templates designed by Craig Fraser. They’re easy to use with water-based and solvent-based paints.
The four Flame-O-Rama designs are Flame-Dango, Slash, Ol’ School, and Funkadelic, and the six Kustom FX designs include Tiki-Madness, Diamond Plate, Bullet-Ridden, Cloud-9, Cheetah-Pimp, and Brainiac.
These new designs are totally interactive with all other Artool templates, so the creative combinations are as endless as your imagination.
All Artool Freehand Airbrush Templates are produced with exacting laser-cut precision. Like all of Artool’s other templates, these offerings are the latest in polymer technology.
These new templates are available now at your favorite Artool supplier. For a complete listing of the Artool–Medea catalog on the Web, go to www.ArtoolProducts.com.
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R/C Calendar 2002 @ $15 + $2.50 S&H from Aces Video, 22 W. "F" Ave., Kalamazoo MI 49004.
This calendar includes photos of Radio Control airplanes from Toledo, Scale Masters, the Nationals, and the Tournament of Champions.
It's a good year to look back on for this year.
Nelson Intelligent Glow Drivers from Nelson Hobby Specialties, 2900 S.W. Cornelius Pass Rd. Unit 762, Hillsboro OR 97123; Toll free: (877) 263-5766; Fax: (503) 645-1492.
In addition to Nelson Hobby's single Intelligent Glow Driver (IGD), there is now a two-cylinder version.
What makes the IGD unique is that it has a microprocessor that senses glow-plug temperature. When the engine is throttled down, the glow plug cools and the engine can quit.
At a predetermined glow-plug temperature setting, the IGD turns on a 1.2-volt Ni-Cd battery. When the glow plug has been heated sufficiently, the IGD turns off the battery, thus increasing the life of the battery. The twin IGD controls each glow plug independently.
Also, as part of the microprocessor, there is a low-voltage indicator for the glow plug and receiver battery. Two glow-plug attach units are provided. The customer has to purchase a Wye harness and a single 1.2-volt Ni-Cd battery.
The Nelson single IGD retails for $49.95. The Nelson twin IGD retails for $89.95. They are available at your hobby dealer or order direct.
Quantum 6 six-channel submicroreceiver from FMA Direct, 9607 Dr. Perry Rd. Unit 109, Ijamsville MD 21754; Tel.: (800) 343-2934; E-mail: sales@fmadirect.com; Web site: www.fmadirect.com.
The new Quantum 6 six-channel FM dual-conversion submicroreceiver represents the fifth generation in a history of high-quality Radio Control receivers designed by FMA, Inc.
The Quantum 6 receiver is designed with extremely narrow band pass and full-range capabilities. Because it is a dual-conversion, interference rejection on all fronts is unsurpassed.
You can fly the Quantum 6 in anything from park or indoor models to sport models, helicopters, and IMAA (International Miniature Aircraft Association)-legal aircraft with complete confidence, regardless of how many pilots are in the air.
Available in two basic models—Futaba type and JR type to accommodate FM shift—the Quantum 6 supports positive or negative FM modulation.
Heavy-duty SMT construction on a single, fiberglass epoxy PC board along with various other circuit improvements make this latest design the most reliable ever produced by FMA.
For more information, write or call FMA Direct, Inc.
Iwata Revolution airbrushes from Iwata-Medea, Inc., Box 14397, Portland OR 97293; Tel.: (503) 253-7308; Fax: (503) 253-0721; E-mail: info@iwata-medea.com.
After many months of planning and meticulous design engineering, the Iwata Revolution is being manufactured for the modeler who wants quality, performance, and value in mind.
The Revolution airbrushes are made so that new airbrush users of all backgrounds can get started with Iwata performance. They also feature a new, more ergonomic chrome-handled design. All the parts are precision-fitted to Iwata standards and can be removed easily for cleaning. And like the Iwata Eclipse models, one tip and one needle do it all. These are dual-action, internal-mix metal airbrushes.
The Revolution airbrushes are ideally suited for beginning students, hobbyists, crafts persons, and industrial uses.
The Revolution airbrush uses a Teflon® packing needle seal, which is impervious to solvent-based paints and is easily replaced.
There are two models available: Iwata Revolution BCR (bottom feed) and CR (gravity feed cup—15cc). The list price is $99 each.
The new Iwata Revolution airbrushes are available at your favorite Iwata-Medea-Artool supplier. For a complete listing of the Iwata-Medea-Artool catalog, go to www.iwata-medea.com.
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