Carl Goldberg Models. 2 meter wingspan electric glider for 3 function RC
Looking for something to pass the time, whilst I waited for a new large petrol model, I saw this advertised in the BMFA classified adverts – just reduced, by a local fellow, so I bought it. Apart from being quick to build, it offered a first step for me into electric flight and something different to my usual sport flyers. This model has its heritage rooted in the Gentle Lady by the same manufacturer. A very popular 2 function glider design from the 1970s. In fact it was the first RC model I ever built (in the 90s I hasten to add). The instructions say it ‘was redesigned for the higher performance demands of electric flying’. I think this came out in the 1980s. The text on the box shows it was aimed at fairly new model flyers at a time when RC flying was beginning to appeal more widely.
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I acquired this AcroWot from a club member who bought it from our late club membership secretary. It is in pristine condition and had minmal flights. Simon the original owner built it for electric power with a SK3 5045 500Kv motor. Running on 6 cells with a 12 x 6 APC E-prop. At the time of this article these along with many other of the "Wot" series have been on back-order for ages, although there are plenty of the foamie versions.
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A Miss Molly - Sports aerobatic model, 4 function, 1137mm span, Saito FA-40a. I decided to build this model, because I’d finished building / repairing everything else, the winter weather was keeping me away from the flying field and I wanted something to keep me busy. I’d just re-engined my Piper Cub (more power needed) and so had a virtually new Saito 40 available for a new project.
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Last year in late Summer I had the opportunity to buy a second-hand Nexus Twin Otter. I love these aircraft. As they were out of stock everywhere I grabbed the chance to acquire one. It had been already built by the first owner. I did not look it over too much when I picked it up as I was excited to get hold of one. After getting it home and looking it over, it was a mash up.
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Length 1120mm, Wingspan 1800mm,Engine – Saito FA-40a, 4 function RC
The full-size Cub was apparently ‘the 1st light plane ever to have been built literally by the thousands’. An interesting snippet – the American military used it as a trainer and in its green livery it was known as the grasshopper.
In selecting a subject to model, I was looking for something a bit different to my usual ‘sport’ models, something interesting, with easy flying characteristics and hopefully it’d keep me occupied on and off for a while. I alighted on the Cub and started looking for a kit or plans. It seems that virtually every major manufacturer makes an ARTF version and there’s quite a few kits as well but I was drawn to building from plans.
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