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Royal Products Corp./F4J RC. 61-powered model of U.S. Navy Phantom,
designed for full-house RC operation. 480 sq. in. wing area. $49.95. Royal Products Corp.,
6190 E. Evans Ave., Denver, Colo. 80222
Du-Bro/Sea Bird. Unusual RC amphibian can be equipped with fully retractable
hull-mounted main gear. ABS plastic, plywood and balsa construction. Fully aerobatics
power from 40 to 61, with 45 recommended for all-around good performance. $59.95. Du-Bro
Products, Inc., Wauconda, Ill.60084
C.M.I. Quality Airplane Kits/RC Guillotine. Grade A, hand-selected
balsa with quality throughout, RC combat fighter is designed for 15 to 23 engines. Fast
construction, very maneuverable but stable. 42" span. $10.95. C.M.I., 945 65th St., Des
Moines, Iowa 50312
Scale Radio Control Products, Inc./Cessna 150. The Aerobat, with fully
operational flaps, is 1/6-scale in every detail. Fuselage and flying surfaces of fiberglass,
65" span, 5 lb., 45 to 60 power. $89.95. Scale Radio Control Products, Inc., 101 E. Main
St., St. Charles, Ill. 60174
World Engines/Pilot Sailplane. 7' sailplane uses 10 power, foam wing
with ABS plastic covering, computer-designed airfoil for maximum lift. Under $50. World
Engines, 8960 Rossash Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
The Model Maker/Galaxie. Free-flight for 1/2A or A/B power, kit features
top quality pre-cut and shaped balsa, geodetic wing construction. Plane holds 10 free
flight National records. 1/2A, $5.95; A/B, $12.95. The Model Maker, 1636 E. Edinger,
Unit N, Santa Ana, Calif. 92705
AAMCO/MiniMaster. RC sportster uses only 15 to 23 power, full-house
operation with small RC system. Steerable nose wheel, clear canopy, flying weight under
3 1/2 lb. 49 1/2" span, extra rugged construction. Andrews Aircraft Model Co., Inc.,
2A Putnam Ct., Danvers, Mass. 01923
Hot Line Models/Mooney Chaparral. 70 1/2" span, recommended for 60
power, kit uses built-up construction from machine-cut, sanded parts and select balsa.
Formed gear, control horns, bellcranks. Weight, 7 to 8 lb. Can be adapted to retract
gear. $55. Hot Line Models, Inc., 3610 Thurman, Amarillo, Tex. 79109
Wing Mfg./F4U-1 Corsair. Impressive-looking WW II fighter in Navy
colors uses 60 power and gives excellent flight characteristics. 63" span, fiberglass
fuselage, molded cowl sections and canopy, foam wing cores. $69. Wing Manufacturing,
Box 33, Crystal Lake, Ill. 60014
Span Aero Products/Piper J3. So big it won't fit in the picture! 8'
wing, kit uses aluminum wing spars and tips, tail surfaces, fiberglass cowl and parts.
Easy access to RC compartment through fuselage door. Flying weight under 9 lb. 60 power
recommended. $79.95. Span Aero Products, Box 63, Norwalk, Conn. 06856
Rand Sales Co./Sky Kangaroo. For small field, low-power flying with
lightweight airborne equipment, powered glider requires only 09 power. Precision cut
wooden parts, built-up construction. 57" span. $14.85. Rand Sales Co., Box 20059, Columbus,
Ohio 43220
Dee Bee/Super Eyeball. ARF version of Eyeball features some sport
and competition characteristics of earlier version but uses molded fuselage shell, bolt-on
wings, no painting or finishing, 15% symmetrical airfoil, 6-lb. flying weight, 45 to
60 power. One evening's building time. $59.95. Dee Bee Models, W. Lambs Rd., Pitman,
N.J. 08071
Kyosho/P-51. 1/9 scale for small proportional RC, recommended for
29 to 50 power, 48" span, 41" length, all parts computer-machine cut and hand finished.
Metal cowl, plastic canopy, all necessary hardware, real silk covering. The Model Maker,
Kyosho, 1636 E. Edinger, Unit N, Santa Ana, Calif. 92705
WAVE/Honeycomb Wing. Ultimate in strength and finish, wing uses honeycomb
core, epoxy, and fiberglass for tough exterior. Available in colors for Ugly Stick, Sunfli
IV, and Kaos. $49.95. Others to be developed. WAVE, 1237 S. Wells Rd., Saticoy, Calif.
93003
R/C Kits/F7F Tigercat. Scale version of Navy twin WW II fighter for
45 or 60. Built-up wing of egg-crate construction. All parts beautifully cut out. Fiberglass
cowls. $59.95. R/C Kits, 353 Briar, North Canton, Ohio 44720
Larson Electronics/5RS Series 2000. Highest output power for any 72
MHz transmitter. Ultra-lightweight, potted receiver weighs only 1.7 oz., small size makes
Series 2000 compatible with almost any plane. Excellent noise rejection features. $349.95.
Larson Electronics, 2289 1/2 So. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, Calif. 92705
Orbit/Single-stick RC. 4-channel RC system with rechargeable nicads.
Transmitter output, 1/2 watt on one of 15 available frequencies. System Includes PS-30
or PS-40 servos in any desired combination. 4-channel system (shown), $439.90; 6-channel,
$489.90. Orbit Electronics, Inc., 18065 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, Calif. 92708
Min-X Radio, Inc./Astromite 72 Single-stick. Available in 2 to 6 channel,
4-channel shown. With rechargeable nicad batteries and Isolation transformer. 800 mw
transmitter output with center-loaded antenna. Integrated circuitry. 100% pre-tested
for reliability. $349. Min-X Radio, Inc., 8714 Grand River, Detroit, Mich. 48204
EK Logictrol/LRB Series RC system. For basic, reliable 2-channel operation
of small boats, race cars, gliders, etc., LRB (Li'l Red Brick) uses Integrated receiver
and 2-servo output. Dry-cell operated. Two-control unit, $99.95; three-control, $159.95;
four-control, $249.95. Nicad battery pack available at extra cost. EK Products Inc.,
3233 W. Euless Blvd., Box 1015, Hurst, Texas 76053
Hobby People/Four-channel RC. Available with two servos as a starter,
Phoenix can be expanded to full 4-channel operation later. Quality at a low price. With
two RS-4 mini-servos, flight-gear nicads and recharger, switch and servo tray, $139.99.
Hobby People, 130 E. 33rd St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90011
Citizenship/Six-channel RC. DV-6 digital proportional system uses
DPR-6 receiver, four DMS servos, nicad battery pack for airborne unit. Receiver uses
integrated circuitry. 27 MHz, $399.95; 72 MHz or 6 meters, $419.95. Citizenship Supreme
R/C Systems, Box 297, Westfield, Ind. 46074
Kraft System/Six-channel. Top-of-the-Line Kraft has five proportional
functions, landing gear up/down switch, two-frequency switch, transformer charger, and
student/trainer chord with button standard. $479.95 with 4 servos. Any set of two adjacent
frequencies may be selected. Also choice of any combination of Kraft servos. Kraft Systems,
Inc., 450 W. California Ave., Vista, Calif. 92063
Royal Electronics/Apollo 4. New, inexpensive import line available
on 27 MHz only In 4- or 5-channel versions. Rotary output servos, American-made nicad
batteries and high-transmitter output power are features. Flying weight is 14 oz. $269.95.
Royal Electronics Corp., 2119 S. Hudson St., Box 22204, Denver, Colo. 60222
The Mini-Flite Co./Mini-Vee. Plastic version of off-shore racing boat
for single to multi controls and up to 19 engine. Features three sealed foam flotation
compartments and sealed RC compartment. Die-cut plywood parts for strength. $22.95. The
Mini-Flite Co., 46 Princeton St., Red Bank, N.J. 07701
PMP/Stiletto. 30" sport racing boat for full-house competition, kit
is finished in one of ten eye-catching metal-flake colors. 19 to 45 power. PMP Mfg.,
2693 S. Shoshone, Denver, Colo.
Octura Models/4-point hydroplane. White Heat 15 is designed for engines
of 60 and up. 40" length, 20" beam, fitted with Octura steering strut. Price and kitting
plans to be announced. Octura Models, 8148 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Ill.60648
The Model Maker/Porsche RC racer. In three body styles, Lola T-70,
McLaren, and Porsche 917 (shown), 1/8-scale kits feature adjustable centrifugal clutch
and brake systems, super-soft sponge rear tires, die cast mag hubs, decals, servo mounting
brackets, other hardware. Three spur-and-pinion gear sets (6:1, 5:1, and 4:1) included.
Less engine and RC gear, $75. The Model Maker, Kyosho Co., 1636 E. Edinger, Unit N, Santa
Ana, Calif. 92705
Delta Systems/RC Car. 1/8-scale Delta Dash IIJ features ball-bearing
power train, automatic clutch, foam tires and independent front suspension. Quick-change
gear ratio and adjustable wheelbase provides flexibility for various racing conditions
and bodies. With 5:1 gear box. $69.95. Body and 19 engine not included. Delta Systems,
Box 754, Bridgetown, Mo. 63044
RCE/1/8-scale vacuum-formed bodies. Many authentic bodies of top concourse
Championship winners. Porsche 917 roadster body shown, $8. Also available, Dave Bloom's
custom-painted bodies, $18 to $22 Including body. .060 butyrate plastic construction.
Race Car Enterprises, 3703 Dover Dr., Fort Wayne, Ind. 46805
PMP Mfg./STP Indy car. Metal-flake color molded into fiberglass body.
Decals also available for extra zing. $19.95. PMP Manufacturing, Box 10233, Denver, Colo.
80210
Dynamic Models/Porsche 917. 1/8·scale complete with Orbit 2-Channel
Handi-Grip transmitter, receiver, two PS-5 servos, and Veco 19RC engine. Ready to go.
$289.95. Dynamic Models, 13309 Sattcoy St., North Hollywood, Calif. 91605
Royal Products/Retractable gear. New RMK Special units have sturdy
aluminum housing with steel and plastic inner workings. Durable bearing surfaces and
no noise sources. Nose gear, $19.95. Auxiliary power units also available at $18.95.
Royal Products corp., 6190 E. Evans Ave., Denver, Colo. 80222
Carl Goldberg Models/Retract gear. Tricycle gear system weighs only
5 oz., dual wheel only 3 oz. Simple, straightforward construction keeps height to only
1" and requires very little actuating force. Pair of main gears, $9.95. Tricycle (shown),
$19.95. Carl Goldberg Models Inc., 2541 W. Cermak, Chicago, Ill.
Selectronlcs/CAS retract gear. 3 oz. per each main gear, 3 1/2 oz.
for nose gear. Requires 2 oz. of pull, 11/16" actuating throw. Height, 1 1/4". With mounting
plates. Two main gears, $29.50; nose gear, $19.50. Selectronics Co., 463 Blossom Hill
Rd., San Jose, Calif. 95123
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Carl Goldberg Models/Super Ranger. Rugged, fully assembled vacuum-formed
fuselage uses doublers and braces for beginner's rough landings. Kit comes complete with
ailerons, links, horns, other hardware. Easy to fly. 56" span, weight 4 to 4 1/2 lb.,
19 to 40 power. $39.95. Carl Goldberg Models, 2541 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, III. 60608
Penford Plastics Corp./Scale Fiberglass P-51. Tops in realism, D-Model
of famous WW II fighter uses four-bladed prop, other full-scale details. Fiberglass fuselage
and fin, pre-cut wing and stab ribs, steel wing jig dowels for accurate fabrication.
62" span, 61 power recommended. $74.95. Penford Plastics Corporation, 320 Curtis St.,
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Vic's Custom Models/RC Ercoupe. Fiberglass-fuselage model of the famous
post-WW II private plane, kit features pre-formed gear, balsa fins, rudders, stabs. Span
62", 5 to 5 1/2 lb., 35 to 60 power. $69.95. Also available, clear canopy with deluxe,
detailed interior, $6.95 extra. Vic's Custom Models, 618 Cowpath Rd., Montgomeryville,
Pa. 18936
Sterling Models Inc./Rimfire. High-performance RC on engines up to
45, plane flys at approximately 3 1/2 lb. Die-cut fuselage sides, steerable nose gear,
accessories such as nylon fittings, rods, aluminum engine mount, canopy, decals, etc.
Span 54". $27.95. Sterling Models Inc., Belfield Ave. at Wister St., Philadelphia, Pa.
19144
Dumas/Corsair. A profile CL stunt version of U.S. new A-7 Corsair
II attack fighter. Great for slow combat. 35 power, 38" span. $11.95. Dumas Products,
Inc., 790 S. Park Ave., Tucson, Ariz. 85716
Joy Products Co., Inc./JN-4D. True scale realism from original Curtiss
drawing. Kit and accessory package contain everything, scale turnbuckles, parts for wire
wheels, plastic OX-5 engine cylinders, rigging. For RC or display. For 29 to 49 engines.
Price with accessory pack, about $45. Joy Products Co., Inc. Menominee, Mich. 49858
J and J Industries/American Eagle. Giant sailplane with all-wood construction,
built-up wing. 764 sq. in., 102" span, weight, 3 lb. J and J Industries, Box 202, Oakhurst,
N. J. 07755
Lanier/Colt. New, stylish full-house RC gives superb performance on
60 power, flies well on 45 too. Span, 55"; weight, equipped, under 6 lb. Foam wings,
tail use new hard-covering technique. $54.95. Lanier Industries, Inc., Briarwood Rd.,
Oakwood, Ga. 30566
Indy R/C Specialties/Coyote. ARF with fiberglass fuselage, MYCO-covered
wing and stab, pre-installed firewall and motor mount. 61 1/2" span, 630 sq. in. wing
area, engine 45 to 61. $69.95. Also available in standard kit minus accessory hardware,
$59.95. Indy R/C Specialties, 10538 Jessup Blvd., Indianapolis, Ind. 46280
VK Model Aircraft Co./Cherokee. Big, powerful, high performance Cherokee
flies on 40 to 61 power, weighs 6 1/2 lb., 65" span, 18% symmetrical airfoil. Steerable
nose wheel. $39.95. Pictured is the $27.50 Cherokee Babe which spans 53" and uses 23
to 40 engine. VK Model Aircraft Co., 12072 Main Rd., Akron, N.Y. 14001
Markel Model Co./Aero J. Fully aerobatic, Aero J is semi-scale in
appearance, flies on 40 to 60 power. 52" span. One-piece fuselage sides, spruce spars,
quality prefabricated parts. Weight 5 lb. Markel Model Company, c/o Bus. Sec. Assoc.
Inc., Box 27148, Columbus, Ohio 43227
Aero Precision/Touchdown. For 3- or 4-channel operation on 15 to 19
engines, plane is available with two wings: 48" trainer or 42" performance. Weight, 3
lb. $19.95. Extra foam core option wing, $8.95. Aero Precision, Collins Industries, Inc.,
322 N. East St., Tipton, Ind. 46072
World Engines/Pilot CL ARF's. New series of four formed plastic ready-to-fly
control line trainers and stunters. Range is 09 to 35 engines and $14 to about $20. Takes
only 1/2 hour work to prepare for flying. Available mid-summer. World Engines Inc., 8960
Rossash Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
The Mini·Flite Co./Super-Cub. All-plastic 90%-scale kit for single
channel through multi. Semi-symmetrical wing. 19 recommended. Floats available at extra
cost for ROW operation. The Mini-Flite Co., 48 Princeton St., Red Bank, N.J. 07701
Reddi-Flite/Dragon Fli. A most complete ARF fiberglass and foam/plastic
version of Phil Kraft's competition model. Suitable for retract gears. Choice of orange,
red or blue fuselage. 62" span for 60 engines. $79.95. Reddi-Flite Products, Box 608,
Lansdale, Penna. 19446
World Engines Inc./pro-Digit. A beginner's system with 4 channels
available, but sold with the new two-servo-and-receiver brick only. New World Engine-designed
integrated decoder, FET receiver, and Integrated bridge servo amplifier. $150. World
Engines Inc., 8960 Rossash Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
Heathkit/Servo simulator. Unit permits adjustment of proportional
pulse-driven servos and also serves as battery charger. No need to energize transmitter
for routine adjustments. Battery charge rate, 45 mA. Also operates on optional battery
pack for field use. One evening's construction time. For additional Information, write
Heathkit, Benton Harbor, Mich. 49022, for data on Model GD-206.
Rand Sales Co./Digiace. Four-channel digital proportional system provides
high reliability and excellent performance at surprisingly low price. Dry cell power.
Airborne weight, 13 oz. $169. With nicad batteries and charger, $219. Rand Sales Co.,
Box 20059, Columbus, Ohio 43220
EK Logictrol/Six-channel RC unit. Deluxe system features variable
frame rate for precise control over more than 200 distinct servo positions, Tension-adjust
screws on control stick allow adjustment to specific preference. Output 600 mw on 27,
53, or 72 MHz. Nicad-powered. Five-control unit, $369.95; 6-control (shown) $399.95.
EK Products Inc., 3233 W. Euless Blvd., Box 1015, Hurst, Texas 76053
MRC/Three-channel RC unit. New F713 provides digital proportional
control at reasonable price. Interchangeable crystals for 5 frequencies. Vinyl-covered
transmitter, 27 or 72 MHz. With two servos on 27 MHZ, $150; on 72 MHz, $160; extra servo,
$30; nicads and charger, $40 extra. Model Rectifier Corporation, 2500 Woodbridge Ave.,
Edison, N.J. 08817
ProLine/Competition Six-channel RC. Open-gimbal, single-stick system
employs deluxe features throughout. Extreme sensitivity and durability are characteristics.
Built-in training system, gear-retracts servo, gold-plated contacts, MIL-SPEC-Style harness
are utilized. 1.1 watt output on 27 MHz and 6 meters, .6 watt on 72 MHz. $499.9. ProLine
Electronics, Inc., Box 7733, Phoenix, Ariz. 65011
Cannon Electronics/Super-Flite 4. Slant-Tenna case, Kraft sticks,
and choice of seven servo types. Kit or built-up systems. On 27 MHz, the kit is $214.95,
built-up, $269.95. Add $10 for 53 or 72 MHz. Buddy-Box circuit included and variable
logic frame rate. Cannon Electronics, 13400-26 Saticoy St., North Hollywood, Calif. 91605
Dumas/SK-Daddle. Now in fiberglass, ready to go when you add 19 engine,
shaft and two-channel RC rig. Available in blue, red, gold, or green metal-flake with
white bottom. $49.95. Dumas Boats, Box 6093, Tucson, Ariz, 65716
3-D Models/Fiberglass hydroplane. Buck-or-Two, record-setting hydroplane,
features glassed-in-place aluminum stress plates for mounting strut, rudder, skid fin
mounting. Spruce stringers, foam flotation. Available in white, yellow, black, solid,
or two-tone colors. Accessory hardware also available, extra cost. Base price, $69.95.
Daniels Design and Development, 4131 Colonial Dr., Royal Oak, Mich. 46072
G.E.M. Models/Lightning Bolt 21. Kit includes hull and deck sections
of white molded fiberglass, operates on 09 to 23 power. Length 21 3/4", beam 10". Large
enough to accommodate most radio systems, although smaller units are recommended. High
performance design. $25. G.E.M. Models, Box 342, Broadview, Ill. 60153
Jerobee Industries Inc./Commando. Completely assembled, ideal for
beginner, 1/12-scale racer uses fully-proportional RC system, 049 engine, steering and
throttle control. High strength Cycolac body. No FCC license required. $109.95. Jerobee
Industries Inc., York Center, Redmond, Wash. 98052
AAMCO/Trac-Master RC racer. 1/8-scale kit will accept Porsche, Ferrari,
or Chapparal body. Chassis has adjustable wheelbase, camber, caster, toe-in, and tracking.
Easy construction in about two hours. With selected spare parts, less engine and RC gear,
$69.50. AAMCO Technical Model Associates, Inc., 2A Putnam Ct., Danvers, Mass. 01923
Scale Radio Control/1/8-scale fiberglass bodies. Available in fiberglass
in popular 1/8 scale are McLaren MK8D, Porsche 917 (shown), and Ruby. Authentic in all
details. Scale Radio Control Products, Inc., 101 E. Main St., St. Charles, Ill. 60174
MCE/RC chassis for racers. System of upgrading allows builder to move
up from basic $60 flat-pan chassis to more sophisticated U-frame models. Modular parts
interchange between four chassis styles. 6:1 gearing. Write for brochure. Model Car Enterprises,
Inc., 944 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232
Curtis-Balnel/McLaren RC car. Using Balnel-designed modifications
to the basic off-the-shelf Curtis-car, design offers real top-flight track performance.
Two bodies available, Formula and McLaren (shown) Numerous Balnel accessories also available.
$59.50. Curtis-Cars, Box 297, Westfield, Ind. 46074
ProLine/Retract gear. Completely nylon bushed unit with steel and
aluminum parts, offers long-lasting rugged performance. Counter spring on all legs allows
low-effort movement. Nose gear, $29.95. One ProLine servo ($42.50) will move all three
units. ProLine Electronics, Box 7733, Phoenix, Ariz. 85011
Wing Mfg./Retract gear. Considerably updated, faster and more powerful
versions of a well-proved unit. Much stronger and larger diameter jack screw featured.
Tight-fitting dust cover. Several versions, some for scale others for pattern. $18.95.
Wing Mfg., Box 33, Crystal Lake, Ill. 60014
Kraft Systems, Inc./Multicon retract gear. Fully sealed unit is electrically
driven by self-contained, low-drain motor. Nose gear mounts vertically or horizontally.
Transit time, approximately 4 sec. on 2.4V source. Positive lock in up and down position.
Tricycle system, $59.95; main gears, $19.95 each. Kraft Systems, Inc., 450 W. California
Ave., Vista, Calif. 92083.
Technlsales/Standard and Mini retracts. New price on these popular
units is under $50 for complete set, either standard size or mini. Nose gear weighs only
4 oz. Technisales, Box 822, San Gabriel, Calif. 91775
Ross Engines/Large scale power. Ross provides a wide array of twin
60 and larger power units. Two-cylinder opposed (left) and in-line alternate firing twins,
4-cylinder opposed (above), 5-cylinder radials (not shown) are among various engines
which are available or pending. Some with blower, oil extractors on others, remove 90%
of the castor oil in exhaust. Many other experimental features under development. Write
for price and availability of complete line to Concord and West Manufacturing Co., 255-03
West End Dr., Great Neck, N.Y. 11020
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