NOSTALGIC LINE

Relive the Golden Age of R/C Modeling with Balsa USA's line of nostalgic kits! Balsa USA has re-released three of their best selling kits from the 1970's!

Whether you enjoyed these models back "In The Day" or are new to the hobby don't miss out on the fun of "back to basics" flying with these easy to build classic R/C models!

Although these kits now feature modern fully "photo illustrated" instruction manuals detailing every step of the building process as well as suggested updates to bring them up to modern standards, they also include the original 1970's era two pages of type written instructions, and of course the original plans!

Designed for .40 2-stroke glow engines these kits feature fully symmetrical

"one piece bolt on wings, vacuum formed clear plastic canopies, pre-bent wire landing gear, name brand hardware (hinges not included), rolled plans and of course Balsa USA's top quality laser cut balsa and plywood parts!

Now Laser Cut

Type                                        Low Wing Sport Model

Wing Span                              52 Inches (10” cord)

Wing Area                              525 Square Inches

Airfoil                                     Symmetrical

Wing Loading                         23 to 25 Oz. / Sq. Foot

Fuselage Length                     43 Inches.

Flying Weight                         5 to 5-1/2 Pounds

Engine Size                             .45 to 50 2-stroke / Or Equivalent E-Power

Prop Size                                Depends on engine being used

Fuel Tank                                6~ 10 Oz.

Radio Equipment                    4-Channel, W/4 Standard servos

Wheel Size                              2-1/4” Main Wheels  (Not included in kit)

Model Features

Balsa, Bass, and Ply construction

Removable “1-piece” bolt on wing

Kit Includes

Full-Size plans W/ photo instruction book.

Jig & Die cut parts

Pre-bent wire Landing Gear

Basic hardware package

Clear Plastic Canopy

Items Needed to Complete

Control system (push rod type suitable for a model of this size) plus hinges.

Fuel System (fuel tank & fuel lines)

Covering (1) 5-meter roll require

1-pair 2-1/4” Main Wheels

Regular Stocked Parts & Options

Part Number                                       Description

   A443                                    Plans & Instructions     

     476                                     2-1/4” Du-Bro Wheels (1-pair)

     428                                     Gold-N-Rod 36”  (one pack required)

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

     673                                     Flex-Tank 6 Oz.         

Notes:

Center of Gravity 2-3/8 Inches back from leading edge of wing.