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This is the newest Version 2 Formost-150 Jet The Jet can take 4C 160-180 Engine or Turbine (professional assembly and modification required) Features Increased quality control Top quality wood construction with fiberglass fuselage and Two Fin. Detachable 2-piece main wing. with ailerons and fin. Detachable stabilizer, All hardware and Accessories included. Optional pneumatic or electric retractable landing gear. Specifications: Wing Span : 76 in / 1930mm Wing Area : 969 sq in / 62.5 sq dm Flying Weight : 14.3 lb / 6500g Fuselage Length : 71 in / 1800 mm Requirements: Engine/Radio/Servo Requirements Engine Required :4c 1.80 or Turbine Radio Required : 5channels 8 servos
$150.00
It has a fiberglass fuselage and cowl painted in vague colors. The rib wings are covered with Solartex and airbrushed to match the color of the whole aircraft. The wood that makes up both the wings and the fuselage are all laser cut. The high precision of fiberglass and fine painting work make this kit an extremely realistic aircraft. It is a perfect combination between scale looks and excellent flying performance. The kit comes with a full color decal sheet, wheels and a fuel tank. This war bird is a must fly! *RETRACT NOTE* The retract bays are built into the wing from the factory, so the retracts will drop right in. Wing Span: 73" Weight: 10.75lb Length: 62" Wing Area: 930sq.in Wing Loading: 26.64oz./sq.ft. Engine Required: 4c 140 Radio 4~5 Channel 5~6 Servos Out of the box: What a kit to own, absolutely Huge! Well packed and protected. All wood rib construction wing, perfectly sheeted and covered, ailerons hinged and installed, rivet decals and US Air force insignia already applied. No flaps. Tail surfaces all wood, air foiled, hinged and ready. Fuselage is impressive with panel lines all molded in, decals including tiger mouth all perfectly applied to save you valuable time. Clear canopy is painted so is drop tank. Fiberglass belly pan and gear pods are painted and included. Entire model has mate finish for scale look. Black scale spinner is included along with fuel tank, soft wheels, scale struts and other necessary hardware. Pull-Pull rudder design is used for most demanding flyers, pull-pull anodized aluminum servo arm included along with cables and clevises. CMP also includes vibration dampening motor mount. Wings and horizontals joint by aluminum plug in tubing. Model comes with fixed gear, rotating retracts are optional and wing is designed for it, wheel wells are included. Exploded 3D detailed assembly diagram is very useful during assembly. Great scale model for advanced flyer! Few evenings of work and you got a scale bird witch would attract attention of fellow modelers every time you fly it! This kit defiantly stands out from the rest for it is size (140) and scale appearance. Four stroke engine, scale pilot and rotating retracts are nice options to add. Overall highest quality kit, complete and well priced!
$219.00
AirField RC is proud to bring you some mind-blowing attention at your flying field with the latest 1400mm giant size EPO P47. The P47 is a great looker in the air and shows excellent flight characteristics at both high and low speed. It is made from super durable EPO foam. KIT Version comes with Electric Retract Landing GearKit version does not come with any electronics.Does not come with LIPO Charger, Transmitter, Battery, AC Wall Charger, Motor, ESC, Servo.Assembly required This version comes with flaps ready, it gives the Warbird extra lift. It creates a drag so it slows down the plane for easier and more maneuvers. Perfect for more advanced fliers! Wing Span: 1400mm (55.2 Inches) Length: 1250mm (49.2 Inches) Weight: 2100g (74.1 oz) Version 2 Now Comes with 4 Bladed Propellers
$109.00