A Spitfire for Everyone
The Balsa Basics Spitfire has been designed to be a great intermediate level flyer that is easy to build. Unlike other war-bird models out there, this one has a very light wing-loading and gentle characteristics. It can slow right down without tip-stalling, which makes landing a breeze and keeps hand launching drama free. If you've flown at least one other aileron model before this, you should be ready to fly this Spitfire. Please take stock of what we are stating here. This model while easy to fly is not a complete beginner model. Yes it builds easy, but you need to learn to fly RC on a high wing aircraft and/or an RC simulator. Once you can fly a basic RC model, you can give this one a go. Everyone wants to be a Spitfire Pilot.
Easy to Build -
As well as being designed with predictable flying characteristics at the top of the brief, ease of build (as with all of our Balsa Basics designs) was a priority. Precision laser cut parts fit together seamlessly to build up the elliptical wing section with a cleverly integrated double spar that slots around each rib. The leading and trailing edges clip into notches at the ends of each rib and the aileron spar provides a ton of rigidity that keeps the structure tight. You can see some of the photograph of the parts. Its model kitting brought up to date. Everything fits!
As far as the fuselage goes, a central box section is built up from interlocking, self-jigging, light-ply components to form the nose and cockpit of the aircraft. Balsa fuselage sides and more formers bring the tail together with balsa stringers added to capture those iconic Spitfire lines.
Please Note: this is an airframe kit and will need your own electronics, radio gear, battery, 55mm spinner and covering material (scroll down for all the things you will need)
More Detailed Than You Might Think -
Although clearly meant to be a very simple, fun-scale model of the Spitfire, this aircraft does come with exhaust stacks and a vacuum-formed plastic canopy. The aircraft can be covered and finished in a variety of ways to bring it to life. This kit is really a blank canvas for you to use to build the Spitfire you want to fly.
Boxy but Beautiful -
Simple beginner-friendly balsa construction results in a simple but elegant model. Depending on the covering and colour scheme this model can look almost as convincing as the full size Spitfire in our first pic.
Easy Battery Access -
There's plenty of room in here for 3s LiPo batteries up to a 2200 (which is the recommended size for this model).
Belly Lander -
To do away with complex, fragile retracts, the Balsa Basics Spitfire is a belly lander meaning you can launch and land in a variety of flying fields. A quick underarm hand launch and you're up in the air.
No hassle take offers and no hassle landings. While looking sleek and smooth in the air.
Kit Contents -
Laser cut components (including 2x ply sheets, balsa sheets, balsa strip wood sheet, and thin ply sheet with control horns)
18swg (1.2mm) x 19 inch (480mm) piano wire pushrods (no z bend)
18swg (1.2mm) x 4 inch (100mm) piano wire aileron pushrods (no z
bend)
1/8th (3.175mm) x 9inch (230mm) hardwood dowel
1 x Vacuum-formed scale plastic canopy
4 x M3 T-nuts
4 x M3 bolts
12 x Mylar hinges
4 x Rubber Wing bands
Specifications -
Wingspan - 40" / 1016mm
Build Skill Level - Beginner
Flying Skill Level - Intermediate
Channels - 4 (throttle, ailerons, elevator and rudder)
Power System - Electric Brushless
Scale: 1/12
Needed to Complete - The usual 'stuff'. As you should not be a beginner buying this you will have a knowledge of some or all of the below. You may already have some off it ready to use from a previous model. We would advise the purchase of the kit and then speak to us about RC Gear etc. Study what you need when you have the kit in your own hands, study the options , call and discuss with one of our experienced Radio Control Models Staff.
Electronics Power Pack - This plane is designed work with Flite Test Power Pack B or SWD Aircraft Power Pack, which includes your motor, Electronic Speed Controller (ESC), servos and more.
Battery and Charger
Transmitter
Covering - You can cover this model with tissue, iron-on films such as Oracover, or simply use coloured packaging tape (which works extremely well).
Glue - We'd recommend you use super glue with models in this range for speedy builds. Roket Hot is a great option.
Wheels - 2.5" dia. recommended