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    Weir - W2 Autogyro

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    A fantastic creation demonstrated at Old Warden Aerodrome at the ModelAir event and in the hands of this experienced pilot it really was a joy to capture it flying in the warm breeze.

     

    Richard the owner and pilot shared that this is a model of 1934 Weir - W2 at roughly 1:6 scale. The full size aircraft is at the National Museum of Flight in Scotland.

     

     

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    HM-Modelltechnik Concorde (EDF / Turbine)

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    Amazing flights by Seba Silvestri experimenting with the broad CG range of this iconic airliner. An additional kit to install the realistic nose movement is available. It can either be powered by two 90mm EDFs with 12S 8000mAh Lipos or one or two turbines. 

    Length: 3400mm
    Wingspan: 1450mm
    Engine: 2× 90mm Electric Ducted Fan or 2 x 45N turbine
    Battery: 12S 8000mA/h (2x6s 8000mA/h)
    Flying Time: ~ 7 Minutes
    Take Off Weight: Depending on the equipment 11-12 kg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPGDhscw7DE

    Freewing Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet

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    Very quick assembly but the transmitter setup for the elevons and canards was a little challenging. On first flight I failed to get this jet in the air with 6S6000 pack. CG too far forward. But with 6S5000 it jumped into the air. Trimmed out for roll quickly on first circuit then hit the deck for low smooth passes and nice axial rolls. Another excellent jet from Freewing.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0CAVJPYq8M

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    New H-King Hawker Hurricane

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    Quick assembly with no glue, drop in your receiver and battery pack and it cruises along even in gusty wind. Great to see the iconic shape of the Hurricane in the sky with this relatively cheap but very good looking warbird.

    Specs:
    Wing Span: 750mm (30”)
    Length: 622mm (24.5”)
    Weight: 430g
    Thrust ratio: 1:1
    Motor: 2408-1300KV brushless
    ESC: 20A brushless
    Gyro: Intelligent 6-axis with 2 flight modes (beginner-expert)
    Servo: 9g x 4
    Propeller: 8x6 3 blade

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXOfIeIZrbk

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    Rubber band dh Tiger Moth conversion to RC

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    A rubber band free flight De Havilland Tiger Moth kit converted to radio controlled electric power...and it flew so well. This 18 inch / 460mm wingspan kit is available from Vintage Model Company (Tiger Moth) and takes very little time to build apparently. With modern micro servos, small brushless electric speed controllers and motors the conversion isn't too challenging either.

     

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    Microaces Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 flying boat

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    Jon Porter, Director of Microaces, demonstrates this quite awesome looking micro flying boat. The detail on this model is exceptional ! The Mercedes D.III 6 cylinder engine is just one of the detail features of this kit. The Hansa-Brandenburg flying boat can be flown off water or a smooth flat hard surface. The addition of optional wheels onto the bottom of the floats assist with hard surface take offs.

     

    The Microaces Hansa-Brandenburg W12 kit replicates one of the most successful German naval float planes of WWI. Not only is the unusual configuration of the aircraft tail, the floats and strut-work accurately modeled, but Microaces have gone to great lengths to include intricate details that make this kit a worthy static display model as well as an excellent scale radio controlled flyer.

     

    Airframe: 1/24th scale

    Controls: Rudder, Elevator, Throttle

    Length: 400mm / 15.7"

    Wingspan: 470mm / 18.5"

    Wing Area: 7.25 sq dm / 112.4 sq in.

    Flying Weight: 55.0g/1.9oz

    Wing Load: 7.59g/sq.dm / 2.49oz/sq.ft.

    Recommended Flight Pack: Microaces AIO Flight Pack PLUS for HB W.12

    Rec. Motor / G.Box: Microaces Gearbox with Power Motor (Coming soon)

    Rec. Prop: GWS 5030

    Skill Level - Build: Intermediate

    Skill Level - Pilot: Intermediate

    Tools required: Scalpel, 180 Grit sandpaper or stick, straight edge, tweezers

    Rec. Adhesive: UHU por / Foam safe CA / Aliphatic glue

     

    The particular aircraft livery that adorns this W.12 model was flown by Friedrich Christiansen, a 13 victory seaplane ace. Christiansen went on to become commander of the Wehrrmacht in the Netherlands in WWII.

     

    The W.12 was very sparsely rigged with very few flying wires, instead relying on its structure and A-frame strut configuration. This makes the Microaces kit an ideal choice for those that enjoy an involved and comprehensive build but aren't keen on all that string!

     

    The Flight Pack required for the W.12 includes a more powerful motor to help power the aircraft off the water. Look out for the Microaces Flight Pack PLUS to power the Hansa-Brandenburg W.12

     

    For the discerning model builder Microaces have also created a Static Display Pack of beaching dollies and a support trestle set. It closely replicates the hardware used to move and store the real aircraft. This is available as an optional extra.

     

    Microaces Bristol F.2b (printed depron card based model)

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    Jon Porter, Director of Microaces, gave me an introduction to his range of unique depron foam sheet constructed micro radio controlled historic model aircraft with the Bristol F.2b. These kits are as Jon describes a cross between a folded card model and an Airfix kit. It takes minimal skills to build one of these model aircraft if you follow the comprehensive instructions and guidance.

     

    Microaces design and manufacture innovative model replica kits of historic aircraft that are of display quality BUT make exceptional flyers with the aid of micro radio control equipment. Each kit closely resembles a specific aircraft that has earned its place in the Aviation Hall of Fame. Whether because of the daring pilot that flew it or because of its own reputation for magnificence.

     

    Designed and manufactured in the UK, Microaces kits use modern materials, an advanced printing system and accurate laser cutting to make the components for each kit. This all combines to create a very lightweight, yet beautifully detailed scale aircraft that can be flown indoors and out.

     

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    Micro Douglas DC-3 Dakota (with retracts & lights)

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    Another creation from depron wizard Jürgen Schönle. This Douglas DC-3 Dakota features retracts and navigation lights. These micro RC aircraft take significant effort to build. Jurgen told me that some of the individual parts can take 10 attempts to create because the 0.2mm depron material used is so fragile. For that reason it is not possible to mass produce these RC aircraft or supply kits. Just enjoy this DC-3 fly in the hands of its ingenious designer and builder.

     

    Details from Jürgen. The motors are from E-flite UMX B-17, 8 channel Deltang receiver, retracts self made, elevator linear servo 1.5g from Spektrum and 1.7g servo for aileron. Llght system is self made

     

     

     

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    Attop P0 Sky Soar RTF plane with auto-levelling

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    About as basic as you can get for an RTF model. This is 3 channels and the auto-levelling is permanently switched on so it won't roll inverted. Good thing I guess for anyone who has not flown RC before. Add to that that it's a pusher and it is virtually indestructible which I proved by stalling it into the ground, hitting the camera man and flying into a tree. Admittedly this is at the toy end of the RC market but it's fun nonetheless for anyone just dipping their toe into RC flying before considering learning with something bigger.

     

     

     

    Easy to fly mini P-51D Mustang warbird

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    I've flight tested a few of these all-in-the-box ready to fly models this year, and this is certainly the best looking one so far. Looks good and flies good. Perfect for the RC pilot who doesn't have time to build or assemble an RC plane. It's 3 flight modes allow a relative new RC pilot to enjoy it and use a trick/aerobatic button to make the P-51 do loops and rolls with a stick input. Expert mode removes the restriction on flying inverted and gives the pilot full control to fly their owner aerobatics. Flight time is really good at 7-8 minutes but dependent on throttle use obviously. It can move quite quickly so I was flying around at half throttle most of the time despite the gusty wind.

     

     

     

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