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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII & IX (83″) – Laser Cut Wood Pack

Laser Cut Wood Pack for this 1:5.33 scale, Brian Taylor-designed, 2.1-meter wingspan R/C model plan of the famous Spitfire, which represents the Mk.VIII & IX, perhaps the finest of the breed.

£280.00

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Specification

  • Designer: Brian Taylor
  • Wingspan: 83″/ 2.108 m
  • Power Source: 1.50 cu. in. 4-stroke
  • Radio Functions: 6
  • Scale: 1:5.33

Full Description

The model is of conventional all-wood construction, but a moulded plastic cockpit canopy, engine cowling and a metal propeller spinner are also available, as is a laser-cut wood pack. This aeroplane was designed to be powered by a four-stroke glow engine, but experienced modellers should be able to convert it to electric power (details not supplied). It is not suitable for beginners, either to plan building or model flying.

Designed by the superb Brian Tayor. The Mk.VIII Spitfire was introduced in 1942 in response to the threat from the Luftwaffe’s Fw190s. Powered by the more powerful Rolls Royce Merlin 60 engine it was an extremely effective fighter, and from then on Spitfires were always equal or superior to any other piston-engined fighter.

Additional Pictures below supplied by Graham
      
       
Flown at Aston Down, Gloucestershire. Club site of Cotswold Radio Control Society.
Electric Conversion
Graham Birt has kindly sent information about how he has gone about converting this classic to electric. Please note this is for information only and is based on Grahams’ individual requirements and opinions.
* Motor –  E-flite Power 160 Outrunner
* ESC –  AeroStar 120Amp Turnigy
* Lipo’s  – 10s – 70C (Min), 5000mAh (1 x 4s and 2 x 3s in series).
* Emcotec electronic LiPo illuminator switch. (Nexus)
* All servos Futaba S3072HV and S3071HV.
* E-flite electric retracts, made for Hanger 9 Spit, fit with a bit of ‘fettling’.
* Spectrum DX9 and AR8010T Rx.

What’s in a Laser or CNC Cut Wood Pack?

A CNC or Laser Cut Wood Pack contains most, if not all, of the intricately shaped parts shown on the plan, which would be difficult or time-consuming to cut out by hand. It does not contain any sheet or strip wood, which you will need to buy separately. Alternatively, you can purchase an Additional Wood Pack, if available. Our Laser or CNC Cut Wood Packs only contain balsa, ply & lite ply and do not include other materials that may be required to complete the model, such as hardwoods, metals & GRP sheets.

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