Overview
Here is a beautiful model of the Taylorcraft, designed by Pat Tritle. This 40" wingspan model features laser cut balsa parts, covering tissue, decals, vacuum molded parts, step by step instructions and more. Designed to use stock off the shelf flying hardware for easy affordable flight.
Specifications
- Length: 23-7/8" (606mm)
- Wingspan: 40" (1016mm)
- Wing Area: 272sq.in. (17.57 sq dm)
- Airfoil: Flat bottom
- Center of Gravity (CG): 1-7/8" (48mm) back from the leading edge of the wing
- Control Throws-
- Elevator, Up and Down: 3/4" (19mm)
- Rudder, Left and Right: 7/8" (22mm)
- Construction: Hand selected laser cut balsa
- Vacuum molded cowl
- Rudder and Elevator Control: Wire pushrod
- Servo Placement: Mounted in rails on fuselage
- Landing Gear: 1/16" diameter wire front, tail wire skid requires bending
Key Features
- Laser-cut from hand-selected balsa
- Color peel-and-stick decals
- Vacuum-molded parts
- Lightweight colored tissue
- Full-size plan
- Step-by-step instructions
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FAQ
No completion items are included, you will need to supply all electronics, as well as basic building items such as adhesive.
The completed weight will depend on many factors, such as build technique, covering material, finishing method, equipment choice, and battery size.
Some examples have been completed at around 8 ounces (with battery).
Dumas suggests you reference this build thread: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?484917-40-Taylorcraft-BC-12D-for-IPS-and-3-ch
Product Details
In The Box
- All balsa
- lightweight colored (blue and yellow) tissue covering
- two 1-3/4" (45mm) lightweight foam main wheels
- tail wire skid
- lightweight plastic tail wheel
- CA hinges and all hardware
- instruction manual
- two full-size plan sheets
- acetate sheet for windows and vacuum molded cowl
Needed to Complete
- GWS IPS (indoor power system) motor with "A" ratio gear drive
- 3 channel radio system (minimum)
- 2 micro servos
- 5A ESC w/BEC
- 2 cell 700mAh LiPo battery
- GWS 8x6 prop
- Building and field equipment
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