In this section we will be letting you know whats new from the manufacterers and distributors.

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From Airsail, this New Zealand company have made thier PA-38 Tomahawk available in the UK through Avalon Imports.
Designed by Brian Borland, it has built-up construction, comes with a comprehensive kit of: pre-cut / die-cut parts; hardware pack, including spinner; canopy; cowl; fuselage fairings; moulded control surface skins; detailed cockpit, with seats, control yokes, and instrument panel. Also supplied is a decal sheet.

Span: 72 " (1.83M)
Weight: 7.1lb (3.2kg)
Engine: .36 - .50 two-stroke or 48 - 65 four-stroke.
Radio: 5 Channel r/x unsing 5 to 7 servos

Steady trainer style flying characteristics, ideal first low-wing plane for new pilots. Quite aerobatic. Nice scale look

Kit price £129.95, available direct:

Avalon Model Imports, 33 Bradley Road, Warminster, Wlitshire BA12 8BN.

ARTF manufacturers Kyosho have ventured into a new market with the release of their F-86 Sabre, including a glow engine ducted fan.

Span: 39.5” (1000mm)
Length: 38" (970mm)
Weight: 3.5lb (1.59kg)
Engine: .15 ducted fan class.
Radio: 4 channel r/x using 4 micro servos

Kit includes an O.S. 15CV-DF pull-start motor (designed for this model) & a specially tuned exhaust pipe, plus a Kyosho GP ducted fan unit.
A fibreglass fuselage, finished in coloured gell-coat, built-up wing structure to keep weght down, a fuel tank specifically designed to avoid disturbing airflow through the fuselage & fixed undercarriage. Recommended for advanced model aircraft pilots.

Kyosho F-86F Sabre kit costs £399.99, including dedicated O.S. 15 pull-start engine and ducted fan unit. Available through Ripmax dealers.

New 40/46 size low-wing sports model, now available. Sleek and slim, with the lines of a 1930s racer, she is the first production designed by Ben Ball. Intended to be the good first low-winger for pilots progressing from a trainer. Docile and friendly, could - (almost) - be used as a basic trainer itself. The Merlin has large control surfaces and with full deflections and full power makes a lively sports model for more experienced pilots.

Span: 63.5” (1.61mm)
Weight: 5.5lb (2.5kg)
Engine: .40-.46 two stroke / .45-.52 four stroke.
Radio: 4/5 channel r/x using 5 servos

The kit has self-jigging, 100% CNC-cut fuselage components, and is quick and easy to build. The built-up wing is also a self-jigging assembly. The radial cowling is a high-quality glass moulding, and comprehensive hardware and graphics are included.

JB Merlin kit costs £95, Wing kit, (inc. hardware & graphics) £39.50, Cowling £10.50, Engine mount £1.50, Graphics set £7.50.

JB Aviation, The Old Dovecote, Forest Lane, Upper Chute. Andover HANTS SP11 9EL ENGLAND

Volz have released two new versions of their stunning servos. The HP & XP variants are hi-power versions of the slimline metal geared servos and have chrome plated bottom cases (pic 1)
Volz servos come in a number of configurations and have numerous mounting methods availble as options.

For details and prices visit www.volz-servos.com

Article by John Kent from Bumpy Green Model Aerodrome
10th August 2001