there was so much cool stuff there that sometimes buying was quicker than build- ing, so what accidentally came from it was a full line of “retirement projects” that even include a couple of wooden sailing ships that are there for the taking as the mood strikes.
And speaking of projects ranging from “soup to nuts”, we have a bunch of good stuff from the readers that will offer something for just about everyone just waiting to be shared, so let’s get the ball rolling. First up we have a couple of interesting freeflight models from a couple of the regu- lars. Dave Wagner is always up to some- thing good, this time it’s the 24-inch span Found Centennial built from enlarged Walt Mooney Peanut plans. The Centennial is the first model that Dave built and was done again 30 years later as a tribute to his begin- ning in modeling. Well done, and you have to know that this one would make Mr. Mooney proud.
And while we’re in the freeflight arena, John Pakiz has checked in with his Dornier DO-27. The model was built from another of Paul Bradley’s efforts to resurrect Frog Flite Quick Built designs. Many a new modeler got started on these old kits, and it’s really great to see them making a return to the forefront.
Then slipping back into R/C, we have Simon Harlett’s Pilatus Porter, built from a PCM Short Kit. The model was powered with a Turnigy 450 outrunner motor and 2200 mAh 2S Li-Po battery. Guidance is pro- vided by six Tower Pro MG90S servos with a separate UBEC BEC unit. Flying weight is 29 ounces.
Cover and trim is done with Solarfilm So- Lite with US Army markings and an alu- minum spinner. The landing gear is a sprung arrangement to absorb those unim- proved field landing loads. The model flies beautifully, but the power provided is some- what lacking for scale performance. Prop and motor testing is still underway, and will no doubt turn out well once the bugs are worked out.
Some new things to ponder Those of us who are familiar with the of- ferings from Park Flyer Plastics have come to appreciate the somewhat unusual things that Sparky has been known to do, the latest being the crop duster from the
PHOTO: KEITH SPARKS
Keith “Sparky” Sparks has done it again, this time with his rendition of Rusty Dustyfrom Disney’s Planes. The model is offered as a short kit for the low time builder, or for one new to foam construction.
movie Planes. Rusty Dusty is the first of the models Sparky is offering. The model spans 31 inches with a flying weight of 12
ounces, is powered by an 1800 Kv outrun- ner motor, 10A ESC and an 850 mAh bat- tery. The model can be built as either 3- or 4-channel R/C. Rusty is offered as a short kit, built from 3mm and 6mm Depron™ foam. This is an entry level design that requires no foam shaping due to the vac-form parts included with the short kit. As with all the cartoon planes Sparky has done, the “cute factor” is clear off the scale. Look for more details at
www.parkflyerplastics.com.
Also new this fall are two offerings from Mountain Models. One thing we know is that if Mountain Models makes it, it’s good. The latest two offerings are the Round2it!™ and the Roland C.II Walfisch. Both are of the typical Mountain Models “tab and slot” style of construction, making the interlock- ing self-jigging models very easy to build. The Round2it!™ is a 36-inch span, e-pow- ered 3-channel sport model that’s easy
enough to build and fly that it would be a perfect first kit for the newcomer to both R/C building and flying. The Roland Walfisch is a 13.4-inch span sport scale 3-channel R/C Park Flyer de- signed around the Park Zone P-51 or Sukhoi electronics package. The Roland also features the tab and slot construction style for a quick and accurate build. For more details on both of these brand new offerings check out all the details at
www.mountainmodels.com. Well once again we’ve run dry on space be- fore all the good stuff was done. But not to worry, we have something really special lined up for you next month that’s way too nice to gloss over.
So till next time, fly when you can, build when you can’t fly, and try something new that you haven’t done before. It’ll give your modeling skills a shot of diversity that you never thought possible. Till then, thanks again too all who dropped in with some great stuff, and do keep the cards and letters com- ing. After all, it’s your efforts that make it all worthwhile.
PHOTOS: COURTESY OF MOUNTAIN MODELS
Mountain Models has released their new Round2it!™. Typical of Mountain Models, the Round2it!™(above left) is a terrific flyer and easy to build, making it the perfect choice for both low and high time builders and flyers alike. The Mountain Models Roland C.II Walfisch (above right) is designed around the
FLYING MODELS
sub-micro R/C components from either a ParkZone P-51 Mustang or Sukhoi. The 13.4-inch model uses the self-jigging tab and slot style of construction and make the Roland easy to build. Because it’s very light weight, the Roland will fly beautifully in spite of its diminutive size.
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