Stearman PT-17 (711mm)

Boeing-Stearman Model 75 or PT-17 "Kaydet" US Air Force alias NS-1 to NS-5, as it marked the navy, were mass-produced two-seat trainer biplane, where during II. World War II have trained tens of thousands of allied pilots. After the war, surplus equipment sold to civilian users, which were used for aerobatic flying and sports, "pulverized" field and played in an incredible number of films in which they represented themselves, as well as many other types of aircraft. One PT-17, among others. Owns and flies and TV "Professional" Ray Doyle - British actor Martin Shaw.

Designers freely flying mock fighter biplane designed for propulsion by rubber; instructions and schedule allow you to build a model as well as a free flight with a powered combustion engine 0,8ccm, the captive model with combustion engine 0,8-1,5ccm or as a static model with sophisticated details maketovými in museum quality at a scale of 1:16.

The model is a classic balsa structure in Rozsyp with předseknutými wooden parts, scale accessories made of vacuum-molded plastic, plastic injection molding parts drawn by a předseknutými parts of "plastic plywood", a light and strong material replacing conventional plywood. The hull is constructed of course true minimaketářskou technology partitions a plurality of longitudinal enabling faithfully reproduce the rounded shapes. Built in two stages - thanks to "split" in the vertical plane stand directly on the countertop first half of the fuselage, and then to her "dolepíte" second half. This ensures that even complicated shapes hull stand straight and symmetrical, without needing any special preparations. Since it is a small model for advanced builders, you should already have prior experience with classical building and test-flying models powered by rubber. < / P>

The PT-17 is also suitable for conversion to a RC model with electric drive - although the construction plan of variants of this offer, for more experienced modeller would not be a big problem.

Kit contains: balsa předseknuté parts, balsa wood beams, předseknuté parts from plastic plywood, vacuum-molded parts Scale (bonnet, engine ...), plastic propeller shaft and head, rubber volume rubber (5x1mm) steel strings on the chassis, and more small parts, plastic wheels, lining paper and handle rocker for tethered model, wet sheet of decals, construction plan.

Tip for construction: Předseknuté parts NEVYLAMUJTE! Turn the plank, place it on a work surface and lightly sand the fine sandpaper (no. 220 or finer). The parts can then be easily separated; if they still have some wood fibers "tied" to a cutting board, carefully separate the part of the pattern, using a sharp knife (suitable eg. Excel No.1 knife with a blade No.11).

Treatment of rubber harness: The new rubber carefully wash it in soapy water and allow to dry. Then, lubricate it with castor oil (sold in pharmacies) or silicone grease to lubricate fishing lines (available in most stores fishing equipment). After flying harness with the model, remove and store it in a sealed plastic bag. Lubricated rubber volume unfolds smoothly and with less friction - provides more power and last longer. The new bundle is also advisable to first fetch - for the first 2-3 years to film only 80-100 rpm, only then can safely shoot more.