BH Models Sputnik EP 52-inch ARF
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www.modelenginecollectors.org BH Models has made the Sputnik for those who want a sport aerobatic aircraft for
small places. It’s an ARF, all-wood construction aircraft, covered with Oracover and can be powered glow or electric. The all-up weight is under 4 pounds with a 25-size engine making it a spectacular performer when used with BH Models 25-size Magnum XLS two-stroke. If you want to go electric, the HP-Motors 2826 drops right in with their matching HP-Models 4-cell 3200 mAh Li-Po battery pack. Radio, electronics, and power system are sold separately. SPECIFICATIONS: Wing span: 51.97 inches Length: 48.82 inches Weight: 4.18 pounds Engine: 25 cu. in. 2-stroke Servo: 4–5 servos. Airtronics 94722 Digital Servo Radio: 4 channels Speed Control: Castle Phoenix Ice 50 ESC The BH Sputnik EP ARF (#159607) sells for $199.99.
BH MODELS, distributed by Global Hobby Distributors, 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92780, 714-963-0329,
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New Book from Osprey Publishing P-47 Thunderbolt Units of the Twelfth Air Force is book number 92 in Osprey’s
Combat Aircraft series. The P-47 Thunderbolt, originally designed as a high-altitude interceptor, became the principle US fighter-bomber of World War 2. First adapted to the ground attack role by units of the Twelfth Air Force in early 1944, the strength and durability of the P-47 airframe, along with its massive size, earned it the nickname “Juggernaut”, which was quickly shortened to “Jug” throughout the MTO and ETO. Almost nothing has been written on the Twelfth Air
The magazine devoted to all aspects of Control Line!
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Force fighter-bomber operations in World War 2. This softcover book contains fantastic archival photos and vivid combat accounts, along with eight pages of color plates showing the variety of color schemes worn by P-47s in the MTO, which will appeal to hobbyists, as the Thunderbolt is well represented in various model scales. The price is $22.95.
OSPREY PUBLISHING, 44-02 23rd Street, Suite 219, Long Island City, NY 11101, 718-433-4402,
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MAY 2012
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