By far the most highly detailed model to date in our popular line of quarter scale World War I models! Favored by American aces for its strength, power and speed, the S.P.A.D. 13 was aircraft to be reckoned with by its adversaries. Our S.P.A.D. 13 lives up to the reputation set by the original back in 1918!                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Upgrade To The 1/4 Scale S.P.A.D. 13 Kit Package                                                                               Now Laser Cut Parts  

Type                            French built ¼ Scale WW-I biplane fighter

Wing Span                  79-14 Inches (cord 15” top wing, 14” bottom wing)

Wing Area                  2180 Square Inches total.

Airfoil                         flat bottom

Wing Loading             20~24 Oz. / Sq. Foot

Fuselage Length         61-1/4 Inches

Flying Weight             20 to 22 Pounds

Engine Size                 Gasoline 30~35cc / 1.80 ~ 2.00 4-stroke glow 

Prop Size                    Depends on engine being used 

Fuel Tank                    16~24 Oz. (compatible with fuel requirements of engine)

Radio Equipment        4-Channel W/ 5 servos minimum.

Servo Requirements   High torque 60~70 In. / Oz. for rudder and elevator.

Wheel Size                  7” vintage (Not included in kit)

Inside Width Cowl     7-1/2”

Model Features

Balsa, Bass, and Ply construction

Two removable “1-piece” Bolt on Wings

Kit Includes

Full-Size plans W/ photo instruction book

Jig & die cut parts

Pre-bent wire landing gear and struts W/ hardwood fairings

Basic hardware package

Scale exhaust pipes, louver panels, radiator shutters, valve cover blisters, and more.

Items Needed to Complete

Control system (push rod type or pull / pull cable system suitable for a model of this size)

Fuel System (fuel tank & fuel lines) compatible with the fuel requirements of engine being used 1-pair 7” Vintage Wheels.  Covering (3) 5-meter rolls required

Regular Stocked Parts & Options

Part Number             Description   

   D4042                      Decal Set        

   A404                        Plans & Instructions    

   488                           7” Vintage wheels (1-pair)

   G902                        1/4 Scale Vickers Gun  (2 req.)

   429                           Gold-N-Rod 48”    (one pack required)

   430                           Gold-N-Cable 36”  (one pack required)

   679                           24 Oz. Fuel Tank  (For Glow Fuel use ONLY)

Notes:

Center of Gravity                 4” back from leading edge of TOP wing.