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CD434 HOWARD DGA-5 “IKE”. The iconic air racer from aviation’s Golden Age returns as a ¹⁄₆ scale electric. The computer-drawn plans only aid in an accurate con- struction and insure a beautiful semi-scale model of a Darn Good Airplane! With a 3S 2000 mAh Li-Po and a 150 Watt brushless motor, this plane can do the original proud, yet slow down for nice and easy landings. Weighs 22 ounces, ready to fly, spans 40 inches. A laser-cut short kit and some parts are available from the author. Plans on two sheets. Gary Villette FM 03-2012 $21.00
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CD435 BEARDMORE INFLEXIBLE. Based on a one-off full scale design, the Beardmore Inflexible was originally designed to be a long distance bomber. While the full scale never went into production, Chuck Wenlock shows us why it makes such a good model for FAC scale. The model features scale construction and uses two 30-inch long, ¹⁄₄-inch rubber motors for the center motor. Weighs 167.2 grams ready to fly, spans 50.5 inches. Plan on one sheet. Chuck Wenlock FM 03-2012 $10.00
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CD433 HANSA-BRANDENBURG CC. A perfect model for Power Scale, the full scale aircraft was an early flying boat and was designed by the Germans in 1917. The aircraft is characterized by its unique star-strut interplane bracing and single pylon mounted engine in pusher configuration. The model features scale construction and uses an electric mo- tor for power. Weighs 7.9 ounces ready to fly, spans 31.5 inches. Plan on one sheet. Tom Sandor FM 02-2012 $10.00
CD431 MEW GULL. Considered by many to be the Holy Grail of 1930’s era British air racing designs, the Mew Gull provides a study in both elegance and speed. This C/L model is made of inexpensive cardboard with some balsa and ply in critical areas, and flies great with a .40– .50 two-stroke. Weighs 78 ounces ready to fly, spans 60 inches. Plans on two sheets. Chuck Felton FM 01-2012 $28.00
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CD432 YARD STIK. A model you can fly inside or in your yard. Its fuselage is built from a simple household yard stick! No false advertising here! This simple balsa built- up stick model features fast construction and great flying performance from mild to simple aerobatics. This small electric model is perfect for those days that you want to just slowly float around with the birds. Weighs 7 ounces, ready to fly, spans 35 inches. Plan on one sheet. Tom Binkley FM 02-2012 $9.00
CD430 MACCHI 202. In a world that is ever increasing with warbird ARF models, the Macchi is a nice change of pace. Based on a seldom modeled Italian WWII model, it is built of traditional balsa and ply construction with a foam core wing, uses a Brison 3.2 gas engine and is IMAA legal. A model that will truly stand out at any war- bird or giant scale meet. Weighs 21 pounds, ready to fly, spans 90 inches. Plans on three sheets. Dan Reiss FM 01-2012 $44.00
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