{"title":"Models from CARF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCARF Models Comp ARF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe are proud to say that Nexus Models is a dealer for CARF Models in the UK. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe are able to supply all models and spares from Carf and will happily find the time to talk to you about your modelling needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAs a supplier of modelling parts from most UK \u0026amp; European manufacturers we are able to supply just about everything for your build. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe plan to list all models as we get time but please follow this link to the Carf Models website for more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carf-models-website-link-and-information-http-carf-models-com-en","title":"CARF Models Website link and information","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease follow this link to see the fantastic range of models from CARF Models while we complete this section.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe are able to get most of the range in just a few days delivered to your door. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe already have very happy customers that are so impressed with the quality and service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"CARF Models\" href=\"http:\/\/carf-models.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ehttp:\/\/carf-models.com\/en\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact Paul\u003c\/strong\u003e on 01604 627616 for more information and prices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43777060307187,"sku":"CARF Models","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/products\/pom101.jpg?v=1684471937"},{"product_id":"carf-models-mephisto-v2-with-a-choice-of-colours-options","title":"CARF Models Mephisto V2 with a Choice of Colours \u0026 Options","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCARF Models Mephisto V2 with a Choice of Colours \u0026amp; Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eForm Follows Function! The CARF Models Mephisto is an innovative approach to a new aerobatic sport jet. Great classic aerobatic capabilities had to be combined with unbeatable 3D performance. That diabolic challenge had been accomplished when we introduced the first Mephisto to the jet modelling world. But after working for two flying seasons with the best pilots out there, we incorporated everything we learned into a new version of this best ever sport jet. \u003cstrong\u003eMephisto V2!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe fuselage might be the most innovative component of the Mephisto. It's a 3-part design, where the front part is split along the center and the top half is a completely removable hatch. Then the rear part connects with 4 pins and 3 simple bolts easily and quickly to the front assembly. The full length hatch is held with 10 factory-installed hooks and one single bolt in the nose and allows immediate access to ANY equipment installed in the plane, from the batteries in the nose to the engine at the rear end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe rear part of the fuselage has the vector thrust tube and all required servos permanently installed. When connecting the rear fuselage to the front, the engine duct automatically connects and closes as well. Only a single electrical connecter needs to plug in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe air intake system is fully ducted for perfect aerodynamics, so that 100% of the engine's thrust is available with no loss due to less than perfect ducting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor CARF it was mandatory for this new large Sport Jet to have a 3-piece wing. How easy would transportation and field assembly be, if the center wing, containing all landing gear, could be permanently remain on the front fuselage, creating one easy-to-transport unit with gear retracted or extended. it would fit in any small station wagon and handle so easily. The challenge comes with the flaps, as they would have to be too far outwards or two part surfaces per side. Not so with the Mephisto, which has a completely removable flap, interlocking with the servo control arm and a solid outer bearing. When sliding the outer wing on to the carbon wing tube studs, simply the huge one-piece flaps get integrated and automatically hooked up on both sides. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe fin is large for good stability and great knife edge performance, and the rudder is center hinged properly and symmetrically as it should be. It's the only way to have symmetric performance and sufficient deflection for fast and slow flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe horizontal stab is again a very innovative design, as it is set up as full flying stab, like many scale jets have. But what makes the huge difference is that the stab can be used in aileron mode as well. Especially for slow flight and all sorts of 3D manoeuvres a Taileron like flying stab will will give the pilot extreme control and manoeuvrability. Of course, regular ailerons on the outer wing panels will support the taileron function and support roll authority especially in the faster aerobatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFully ducted airflow utlizes every gram of available engine thrust for a very dynamic flying style. The engine (220 - 300N thrust range) is installed at the end of the front fuselage, accessible both via the large fuselage hatch and from the bottom via the removable center wing. The exhaust nozzle protrudes into the thrust tube entry cone installed in the rear fuselage, smoke injectors are immediately accessible as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe fuel tanks are 2x 3.6l saddle tanks low in the fuselage for low CG, of course also in the CG area so that the fill grade will not change the flying characteristics. A quickly removable smoke tank mount houses smoke tank and smoke pump. This assembly can be removed if weight is to be saved and no smoke is needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe retract setup is also quite unique, because all 3 gear legs retract forward. Very small gear openings, make the use of gear doors almost obsolete. We still installed gear doors because they are so simple in that setup that it would be wrong to omit them completely. The very special feature is that the gear, when retracted, still has 1\/3rd of the wheel exposed and the front fuselage \/ center wing assembly is sitting on its wheels even with the gear retracted. This makes not only the handling, storage and transportation of this main component so easy, it also allows to land with retracted landing gear (e.g. due to a malfuction) without putting a scratch to the plane. Who knows what it could be good for when flying in 3D-mode low to the ground... The Mephisto's electric retracts are built by ELECTRON especially for this airplane, utilizing a gear door sequencer and even a Gyro for the nose wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFlight Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOnly the pilot is the limit of what the Mephisto can do. Fast and precise aerobatics are as possible as slow 3D stuff. A few \"gimmicks\" such as a T-cannelizer borrowed from the serious F3A pattern ships, as well as long horizontal straks in front of the stab, make the plane track in any attitude, upright, inverted or in knife edge, slow and fast, like never seen before. The 3D vector tube allows all kind of harriers, hovers, show rolls, waterfalls, what until now only could be performed with light weight aerobatic planes or with especially designed 3D Delta Jets - the Mephisto features the best from both worlds. Pattern precision and 3D extreme. A plane like no other. The diabolic CARF-Models Mephisto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/spannweite.png\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e    106\" (2620 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/laenge.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e     123\" (3100 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/kilo.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e    39 Lbs (18 kg) dry\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/antrieb.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e    220 - 300 N\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/rc.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e    10 high torque digital servos\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The range of Models from CARF Models do not include shipping as they come direct from the factory. Please contact us for a shipping cost on 01604 627616\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43778097381619,"sku":"CARF Mephisto V2","price":6223.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/products\/mephisto-website-free-picture_main.jpg?v=1684509296"},{"product_id":"carf-models-siai-marchetti-electron-retract-set","title":"CARF Models Siai Marchetti Electron Retract Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCARF Models Siai Marchetti Electron Retract Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis Electron retract set has been developed by ELECTRON especially for our Siai Marcetti. It is a perfectly matching set with wheels and a great working pair of electric brakes, as well as the electronic controller. You will need to provide a small 2-cell LiPo battery for operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIt has been proven over and over again that Electron is the go-to manufacturer for high class landing gear so we teamed up with Electron to get the perfect set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electron Retracts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43779625025779,"sku":"CARF-Marcetti-Electrons-100501","price":1180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/products\/carf_models_siai_marchetti_electron_retract_set.jpg?v=1684618988"},{"product_id":"flybaby-1-2-in-ivory-blue-from-carf-models-702000","title":"FlyBaby 1:2 in ivory-blue from CARF Models 702000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFlyBaby 1:2 in ivory-blue from CARF Models 702000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eA scale scheme with a twist: The CARF-Models Flybaby's prototype has been modeled exactly after the full size airplane of Jim Katz in the USA. It can't get more classic than that. The original scheme has been twisted on this version, and many say, it is not less beautiful than the original one. Blue and ivory is just such a classy color combo. And it is still well visible in cloudy and dark blue skies... The fine black and white trim between the ivory and blue areas adds further beauty to it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe plane requires a pair of main wheels (choose between balloon or foam), a special carbon tail gear and a pilot figure, where you have choice between a static pilot or an animated one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe CARF-Models FlyBaby has a wingspan of 4.2m (165\") and a weight of 24-28 kg, depending on the engine. With a 150-180 cc 2 cylinder four stroke engine it can be built safely below 25 kg, and if this european weight limit isn't a problem, there are endless possibilities how it can be scaled up and detailed out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEvery component, wings, fuselage, stab and fin are all composite sandwich parts. In the tail area they are ULTRA LIGHT, in the front strong to hold heavy and powerful engines. All parts have scale fabric surface structure with visible stitching onto the ribs. Even the inside of th fuselage in the cockpit area imitates a wooden structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe offer the FlyBaby as ARF kit or PNP with or without installed engine. Check back with us to learn about engine options (2 and 4 Cylinder, 2 and 4 Stroke). Our prototype has a Kolm 240 B4 installed. The 2nd plane, the first serial production unit, will have a VALACH 210 2 cylinder boxer. 2-stroke engines of 150 cc are of course also possible, but will require additional weight in the cowling to make up for the CG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e*** Please Note: We have the price as accurate as possible shipped to the UK but a small extra charge maybe needed to cover import costs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlease do not order if this is not acceptable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"Ivory-Blue","offer_id":44793836536051,"sku":"CARF-702000","price":4399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow-Maroon","offer_id":44793836568819,"sku":"CARF-702001","price":4399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/products\/flybaby_1-2_in_ivory-blue_from_carf_models_702000.jpg?v=1702818607"},{"product_id":"carf-models-rebel-hot","title":"CARF Models REBEL HOT With Colour Options","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca name=\"flying\" id=\"flying\"\u003eCARF Models REBEL HOT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The price shown is a delivered to Nexus Models in the UK. This includes the shipping costs, import costs and VAT. But this price is collect from Northampton but delivery to your home is possible. Please ask for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rebel HOT is the smallest of the line of Rebel sport jets. But it is so big in terms of its performance. It's nothing short of its larger brothers. So easy to set up and transport. 1.5m wingspan and a take off weight of 6-7 kg fully fueled make this a fantastic daily flyer. A practice plane for the bigger one in the hangar, when time doesn't allow to set these big ones up. After work 2 or 3 quick flights - that's what the Rebel HOT is designed for. A perfectly suited engine size is 45 - 70N, where the 70 is almost overkill...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rebels all feature this typical italian design, a little like the charismatic Italian supercars we all know very well. Italian Design and German Engineering has never been a bad combination, so the all the Rebels will now be hard to beat! We all hope that by joining forces with CARF-Models’ powerful production plant, all the Rebels can be provided faster, in top notch quality and with much higher prefabrication than they used to be. All 4 sizes of the Pirotti Rebels will be available with the CARF-typical, new level of quality and prefabrication, so no different will be the smallest of them all, the Rebel HOT:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear Mounts installed, aligned and ready to drop in e-retracts, on the smaller versions even ARF-Plus with e-gear already installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl horns glued in, Servo mounts ready to drop in 8 mini servos and cut-to-length linkages with quality hardware are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanopy mounts (hooks and pin) are installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewing and stab joiners are high quality carbon tubes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted in the molds, no matter whether single color or more complex stock schemes are preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efuel tank, thrust tube and landing gear are available as accessories or will be already installed at almost no extra cost in the popular ARF-Plus versions we offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne cool, economical, small, easy to transport, hot sport jet for the quick run to the flying field for a few flights after work. At a price as economical as it gets for a performance jet. No matter how small or big it is - It is an all composite, well engineered airplane, with extreme structural strength, perfectly painted surface and well working, durable accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca id=\"flying\" name=\"flying\"\u003eFlying Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an effortless short take-off through smooth flight routines all the Rebels install confidence in any pilot who controls it. The old saying is especially true here: What looks good, flies good.... The sleek aerodynamics have taken all Rebels to the highest level of sport jets, rock solid when flown slowly, and a racing thoroughbred when the throttle is opened up. The clean, beautiful lines allow smooth, slow and fast aerobatics while tracking like on rails... The smallest one, the HOT, is perfectly powered with a 45N engine, whereas a 60-70N engine is almost overkill. Take off and landing distances are short enough for any flying field. Due to its light weight also the not so large wheel size isn't restricting you from taking off and landing on grass strips. Fast rolls, slow rolls, point rolls, large loops and cubans... and most impressive slow fly bys with flaps fully extended and gear down. You'll enjoy the wide spektrum, we promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow get your order in for one, pick your scheme, chose an engine, 8 mini size servos and go! it will be built easily on a weekend because only the equipment installation is left for you. Everything else is already built. And you can rely on CARF that the gear and the recommended servos will be a drop in fit! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca id=\"flying\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The range of Models from CARF Models do not include shipping as they come direct from the factory. Please contact us for a shipping cost on 01604 627616\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/spannweite.png\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e     59\" (1500 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/laenge.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e      65\" (1650 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/kilo.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e     13-14 lbs (6-7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/antrieb.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       45-70N\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/30\/70\/e6\/rc.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       8 x 15mm size high torque servos (8-10 kg\/cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"Launch Scheme Orange","offer_id":44778118873331,"sku":"CARF-571000-","price":2076.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Launch Scheme Red","offer_id":44778118971635,"sku":"CARF-571000-4","price":2076.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Launch Scheme Blue","offer_id":44778118906099,"sku":"CARF-571000-2","price":2076.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Launch Scheme Green","offer_id":44778118938867,"sku":"CARF-571000-3","price":2076.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Infinity Scheme Orange","offer_id":44778119004403,"sku":"CARF-571000-5","price":2302.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/files\/CARFModelsREBELHOTWithColourOptions.jpg?v=1708013625"},{"product_id":"a4-skyhawk-mephisto-v2-rebel-fuel-tank-5l-from-carf","title":"A4 Skyhawk \/ Mephisto V2 \/ Rebel Fuel Tank 5L From CARF","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA4 Skyhawk \/ Mephisto V2 \/ Rebel Fuel Tank 5L From CARF 780107\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle fuel cell with 5 litre volume for A4 Skyhawk, Mephisto V2, Rebel Pro and Rebel Max with UAT and plumbing accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44781069631731,"sku":"CARF-780107","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/files\/4SkyhawkMephistoV2RebelFuelTank5lFromCARF780107.jpg?v=1708463606"},{"product_id":"carbon-tail-pipe-entry-cone-910510-from-carf","title":"Carbon Tail pipe Entry Cone 910510 from CARF","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarbon Tail pipe Entry Cone 910510 from CARF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits Joker and other models\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44785128505587,"sku":"CARF-910510","price":69.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/files\/CarbonTailpipeEntryCone910510fromCARF.jpg?v=1708540472"},{"product_id":"p-47-bubble-top-1-4-5-thunderbolt-from-carf-models","title":"CARF P-47 Bubble Top 1:4.5 Thunderbolt from CARF Models","description":"\u003ch3\u003e P-47 Bubble Top 1:4.5 Thunderbolt from CARF Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNexus Models are the UK dealer for CARF Models so please ask us for more information as we are adding to our new website all the time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA new, much more detailed upgrade of the P-47 Thunderbolt 'Bubbletop' is now available and the production of the previous version has been stopped. A new complete set of molds features 3 times more rivets and details than the old one.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFurthermore we will offer for the first time readily painted Thunderbolts in various stock schemes as well as allowing the order of custom schemes.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"Dst[0][0:1:0:1]\" _mstsrc=\"0_0:1\" _mstdst=\"0_0:1\"\u003eThe silver ARF version is currently the most basic Bubble Top version produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e This is the silver version, which is a perfect base for any scale color scheme, be it a weathered camouflage or a shiny restauration airshow scheme. \u003cspan\u003ePlease note that on this warbird the silver paint is considered a base coat for further detailing and painting. Still the aluminum sanding technique and weathering can be applied with remarkable result, if a silver based airplane is to be created. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"info\" id=\"info\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Giant Scale, All Composite WWII Fighter Without Compromise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter introduction of the Razorback version of our P-47 Thunderbolt, we successfully produced and sold an impressive number of highly prefabricated „Razorbacks“. However, the demand for a „Bubble Top“ never silenced. So, we looked at the amount of modifications required to convert the Razorback into a Bubble Top.\u003cbr\u003eCARF Models has then built all new plugs of fuselage, canopy, canopy frame and dorsal fin, matching the full scale outline 100%. The dorsal fin is a separate part, so that you can produce both the earlier and the later versions of this version of the airplane. Vertical fin, stab, elevator and wings have been take over from the good old Razorback. All internal construction and equipment installation was directly copied into the new Bubble Top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"div[0]\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P-47 Thunderbolt \"Bubble Top\" features the same high prefabrication as it’s Razorback brother. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActually, due to the complexity of the aircraft and the experience with our other warbirds (e.g. Corsair) we offer also the Bubble Top version of our  P-47 as an ARF plane only. All parts are composite, with silver surface and panel lines and rivets molded in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasically, all composite parts are prefabricated to the highest possible level. It’s only left for you to install servos and linkages to the already installed control horns, and bolt on your engine. Lets show you through the contents of the ARF version, which will take your breath away. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"fuselage\" id=\"fuselage\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFuselage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuselage readily built, wing mounts installed, firewall installed, cowling mounted, and all mounting provisions completed to install the Moki and its equipment. Even an engine dome with the exact mounting position and angles is provided. Rudder Servo mount, fuel tank mount, equipment tray, all is built in or prepared to be bolted on. Canopy frames are also molded in two part molds, reinforced with a 3D-frame, which allows the scale sliding canopy mechanism to be installed (optional). A vacuum formed cockpit kit is also included, which can be additionally detailed and refined up to your desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"wings\" id=\"wings\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wings are the real masterpiece of this P-47. Especially the flap system. Various components of this 100% scale flap hinging system have to be installed even before the mold halves of the wings are joined. The complexity of the system awards with an impressive scale flap mechanism similar to a fowler system, extending wing area and lift as well as drag. Ready to install flap servos. The ailerons are hinged in scale manner, allow partial balancing and due to the hinge line outside the wing surface, the control horn and linkage can be fully hidden, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"tail\" id=\"tail\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eTail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tail area of the fuselage is also widely finished. Tail gear mount is glued in, tail gear door is cut out and hinged, stab and fin mounts are installed and aligned. The tail control surfaces are hinged, rudder control horns are glued in and a hidden elevator torsion linkage is built and readily installed. Even the bolts to secure it to the fuselage and to attach the elevators to the torsion linkage are preinstalled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"retract\" id=\"retract\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eRetract\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehe wing is precisely prefabricated to accept a specially designed scale landing gear with no modifications. The gear mount is made from strong aircraft grade plywood and carbon plates, which will even withstand some serious abuse without damaging the internal wing structure. Gear doors are scale in shape and surface, made in two-part molds with structured inner surfaces as well. They are readily hinged and attachment points to the gear are prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retracts for the CARF-P-47 are as sophisticated as the whole airplane. They have been designed by Sierra Giant Scale in collaboration with CARF, to fit specifically our plane. The scale strut is not only retracting, it is also compressing during the retraction process so that the full scale length when extended is available, and still the compression during retraction allows the scale strut and wheel bay position in the wing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to compress the strut all the way, the oleo must be partially an air piston, where pressure is released when the gear is cycled. As a side effect, once the radio is switched off, the plane sinks into the struts just like the real one, where the fading hydraulic pressure made the plane sit low when the engine and hydraulic systems were switched off. A scale gimmick, as extraordinary as the whole plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the scale mains, the tail gear seems quite regular and un-exciting. Working flawlessly and reliably. The light weight design keeps the tail light, so that no additional nose weight is required even with a lighter engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"engine\" id=\"engine\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eEngine Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine of choice is undoubtedly the Moki 250 Radial. For this engine a perfectly matching engine dome is included in the kit. Attachment positions are predrilled, not only for the engine itself, also for the accessories such as ignition, throttle servo and exhaust stacks. The thrust line is set in the motor dome, anticipating that the Moki 250 and the CARF 4 bladed 30” prop is used. For this engine choice a specific equipment tray is included in the kit, which allows to install the equipment further towards the tail of the airplane without requiring balance weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more economical option would be the use of 100-120 cc flat twin or inline twin engines. There is a huge array of engines available on the market, but we’d recommend the DA-120 and the DA-120R. Both engines will fit and will power this airplane with authority, even though they would not spin the 30” CARF scale 4-blade prop. A different, but also included equipment tray will be used in order to place the equipment as far forward as possible, so that here, too, no additional balance weight is required for the optimum C of G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"flying\" id=\"flying\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFlying Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts real qualities, the CARF P-47 Thunderbolt will show in the air. What a powerful and monumental appearance. This airplane represents in the air absolutely like the real thing. It is extremely stable, at the same time versatile and maneuverable. The wide speed range and the absolutely smooth stall characteristics make it a pleasure to fly. The ground handling is very good, too. This is due to the wide gear track and the long fuselage. Even though a tail dragger, it even is very manageable on tarmac runways, too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"conclusion\" id=\"conclusion\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you will see, it is almost impossible to put more prefabrication and performance into a warbird than we managed to do with our P-47. This is the plane leading the industry standard from now on in regards of design and prefabrication and flying performance. It’s the new flagship of the CARF warbird line, our pride and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe chose the way of zero compromise. This ARF version is truly ARF and doesn’t leave any guess work to you. However, this does reflect on the price and we hope that we made the right decision by carrying the meaning of “ARF“ all the way to the end. Please accept our approach and appreciate the enormous value your money will buy when purchasing this airplane.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNow made in a new set of molds with incredible details added!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"No Guts No Glory","offer_id":54853687148930,"sku":"CARF-273000","price":5978.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":54853687181698,"sku":"CARF-273001","price":4712.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/files\/P-47BubbleTop1-4.5ThunderboltfromCARFModels_main.jpg?v=1732563812"},{"product_id":"carf-diablo-3d-jet","title":"CARF Diablo 3D Jet","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCARF Diablo 3D Jet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigning a little brother to a very successful 3D-Jet icon is a challenge. 3D performance cannot be just copied to a smaller scale. Lots of aerodynamic details have to be considered, wing has to be enlarged, airfoils possibly to be changed, complexity has to be reduced since the smaller size won't require that much transportation gimmicks to break it down... Naturally wing loading gets higher, planes get faster, room for servos and engine gets more challenging. Now what if the smaller brother appears to be working even better than the big master? Well... then, a job has been truly well done. CARF-Models Diablo. The little brother of CARF-Models Mephisto. More diabolic? More demonic? We leave it to you to decide. Best try both...!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8164.jpeg\"\u003e    \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_3575.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it was presented the first time many several years ago, the Mephisto was deemed a 'controversial' design. True. The looks were very special. One thing was obvious: Form followed function. That's what ruled the design philosophy. Of course, it was supposed to do the very special things we envisioned, it couldn't be mainstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8128.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diablo has to satisfy even added performance requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted to make sure the shipping box size stays under 2m length, but wanted to eliminate the two-part fuselage. So, we opted for a large canopy hatch with the entire nose being removable. This generates a great access to all components in the airplane, be it electronics, fuel system or engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted to be able to maintain the engine very easily, remove it from the airplane quickly. So we attached it to a carbon mount, which connects directly to the thrust tube. That way we can remove the engine\/thrust tube assembly by taking out 4 bolts, and the best thing is, that adapter plates are included in the kit so that many different types and sizes of engine can be used without any drilling or fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though the 3 piece wing of the Mephisto is a fantastic design feature for a large jet, it didn't make much sense with the smaller Diablo anymore. The plug-in wing design saves weight and minimizes complexity, it allows to attach also the flaps with an elastic hinge. Still the trademark style landing gear, retracting forward into the wing, has been kept. The airfoil and the wing shape has been matched for the different aerodynamic requirements of a smaller airplane. Increased cord length (width of wing) adds wing area, makes it less critical in slow flight and stall conditions. High Alpha hovering is incredibly easy to do. The stand on its gear got wider, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8205.jpeg\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8421.jpeg\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8423.jpeg\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8422.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tailerons of the Diablo are not limited by geometry in deflection anymore. Even if it's hard to rectify that its needed (it isn't...) but it 'could' travel more thn 45 degree up and down for the weirdest maneouvers to be still tried and tested.They are weight balanced ex factory and don't even need a fixing bolt anymore - they lock to the fuselage with a bajonet type mount. Needless to say that they also got increased area, without adding to the span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vector is one of the few items taken over from the Mephisto without a change. It is a simple, genious and light weight outside vector, which won't create any thrust loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8446.jpeg\"\u003e    \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8447.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8454.jpeg\"\u003e    \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8458.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially, we were hoping to get it to work great with a 250 N engine allowing smaller engine sizes if less 3D performance is required. Well, we managed a weight of 12.8 kg dry for the prototype, so it was clear that a 200-220 N engine would be totally sufficient. After our test flights with a Kingtech K210G4 we couldn't believe how much power reserve we had available, climbing out of a hover fully fueled with ease. The 4 l fuel tank on a 210N engine gives you 8 min flying time even with lots of hover practice you'll never feel limited in flying time. And the fuel tank is very close to the CG, so you won't feel any change of behaviour during a prolonged flight. Anything more than a 210\/220 size engine is truly overkill and not recoommended at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8136.jpeg\"\u003e    \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8140.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8138.jpeg\"\u003e    \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_8146.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany have asked if the Diablo can also be flown with a regular non-vector pipe. Well, yes, we will offer an option for those as well. However, the diameter of the thrust tube will be smaller as it will be a dual walled pipe, which still needs to fit unter the taileron spar. No problems, as the engines should be limited to 140-160N in the non-vector application anyway. That will save another half kg or more, and the Diablo will become a real floater with still breathtaking aerobatic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_1825.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting the plane together at the field is now taking only a few minutes. Push on the plug-in wings, tighten 4 knurled nuts, put the gear down, lock in the tailerons with bajonet twist, and the ones with really small cars slide the fin on the dual carbon tubes and secure it with a single M4 bolt. That's it. Charge, fuel and fly. Speaking of small cars, the Diablo will fit in any small 'hatch back' or snug barely noticed between larger planes in your trailer. 8-10 l or 2 gal of fuel will give you 3-4 exciting flights after work - it's a daily flyer, so to say. No excuse for not going out to practice regularly. It will make you a better pilot fast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_1831.jpeg\"\u003e    \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/files\/product\/94\/5e\/01\/img_1834.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start delivering the first Diablos in the blue\/white\/orange \"Demon Scheme\" but allow colour swaps as usual. More standard schemes will follow, but there's always the option to copy an existing Mephisto scheme at reasonable cost on the Diablo, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models DIABLO is the next sensation. 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A sealed hinge on top of all is responsible for roll rates which have never seen possible with a 40% aerobatic plane. Rifle rolls are only limited by the skills of the pilot. Combined with sufficient engine power the roll rate at the top of a rolling loop is still way beyond 360 deg per second, when the level flight roll rate is 720 deg per second or more. Simply insane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this is topped by the fact that the whole wing panel with attached aileron is weighing merely 1500 gram, that's way below 3 lb, and no servos are in that wing at all. No wires, no electrical connections, no linkages and no control horns. Ultra clean and ultra light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt might the the most sensational feature of the whole airplane. The one many said it would never work. But with the all composite construction, creating torsionally ultra stiff ailerons with minimal weight, we were able to make it a reality. All servos concentrated within 25 cm of the CG of the airplane. A unique feature, which will even let a light weight wooden wing behind, not only because it's not half as stiff as our composite wing, it also hasn't any weight advantage either. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedless to say that we revisited the aileron size and ratio to the fixed wing area, optimized the plane view of the ailerons, increased the chord at the tip and found the perfect balance between roll moment and drag. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course this all comes pre-installed in this CARF-Models Extra 330LX. You bolt in the servos and fine-adjust the linkage - that's it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same is true for the stab and elevator. 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All wood structure around the wing tube, preparing you for the mounting of up to 10 servos right in the CG, is readily glued in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTandem servo mounts create very stiff bases for ganging up two servos per function, still being mounted in vibration absorbing rubbers. This is also a feature being part of the kit - ready to bolt in your servos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canopy frame has been redesigned, it has been extended towards the front. It creates a fuselage opening all the way to 200 mm behind the firewall, giving access to all fuel and smoke tanks, all servos and other necessary electronic equipment such as a Powerbox, Central Box or other large Power Safe receivers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new style, two-part cowling is large, gives room for any 170 to 210 cc twin cylinder engine as well as all the popular 200-220 cc four cylinder engines, since the motordome has a new design. 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The gear mount is made from aircraft grade plywood with layers of carbon, holding strong even on uneven grass fields. A tank tray is included as a separate piece, so that you can decide if, or how, to use it. It will be removable for easy access anyway. Of course, the large fuselage will provide room for any kind of silencers, even if you decide to go with a 4-cyl engine and 4 independent full length pipes. A pair of removable wing fillets complete the beautiful scale looks of the plane. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"cowling\" id=\"cowling\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCowling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe large, round cowl comes in two-pieces, which makes installing and baffling engines very easy. The motor dome is made so that one of the most popular 200 cc 4-cyl. engines would fit without moving the firewall, but if a 150- 170 cc 2-cyl. engine is to be installed, the included carbon fibre dome extension will be used to accommodate these precisely, too. Additionally, the cowl gives room for 250 - 300 cc Four stroke Radial engines. The louvres are strong composite parts, made in press moulds, fully functional and painted following the scheme of the plane. By coincidence, the large carbon spinner of our P-51 Mustang fits this airplane perfectly well.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wing uses sour well proven air foil, which have already been used at our line of Extras. In comparison with the full scale plane, geometry is slightly adjusted to what we know works best. The huge ailerons are CENTER hinged, a new feature which we have introduced with this CARF 3m aerobatic plane. Deflections of 40 degrees and more are possible. 3 different combinations of aileron servo installation are left for your choice. A word about the wing span: The CARF SU-31 is a huge airplane. Even though the wing span seems rather short, the gigantic fuselage makes for almost square span\/length dimensions and gives the plane the unbelievable tracking characteristics, which makes the plane stand out from the pack. So, if you look at the CARF-Models SU-31 as a 118“ 3m airplane, think twice, the overall volume of the plane rivals rather with a 124“ Extra, if anything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stabs and elevators use the proven design techniques of the Yaks, with centre hinged elevators allowing a deflection of over 50 degrees. 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A lot of serious engineering work had to be done to realize this project. The result is amazing. With purchasing the CARF-Models’ Pitts you’re getting the same grade of prefabrication you already know from all our other kits. There is no fighting with details. All the hard work is already done. All alignments are checked. Just put your engine and RC in the plane and go fly!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe hear that again and again: “A full composite biplane can only be heavy!”. Well, every time when we are flying the still existing prototype in the red “Oracle”-scheme we do smile a bit about such assumption. Even with a very used DA-150 on pipes the performance is amazing! And there will definitely be no problem with the CG, if you just follow a few tips, all mentioned in the state-of-the-art instruction manual.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBut an old 150 twin is not the only engine choice. 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We did it on our prototype and for you it’s easy to do it, too – everything is shown in the manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf course, the Pitts is using flying wires. It wouldn’t be a problem to make the plane strong enough to get rid of them. That would be something, but definitely no Pitts. All the hardware you need is included. The clevises are connected with 3mm bolts and it’s definitely not a hard job to build it up at the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"wings\" id=\"wings\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWings:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLet's take a closer look at the wings first. Have your ever heard of the \"TAVS\"-technology, developed by CARF-Models? Well, it stands for \"Total Area Vacuum Sandwich\" - making the wings so strong and stiff, no wooden or foam-sandwich plane can compete with. A rib and spare structure inside the wing is already prepared for the aluminium spar tube and all the servos. 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It had set new standards with never seen before features such as incidence adjusters for wing and stab, various wing positions on the fuselage, a floating blade spar, a clamp-on split cowl ring, a diagonal carbon web in the fuselage layup and a few absolutely stunning colour schemes. Most of all it was its impressive size of over 3.3 meter (131\") wing span, which had people talk about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut where there's good talk, there's also bad. At its time the available engines where marginal, and it was difficult to power the plane through an unlimited IMAC routine with the authority everyone wanted to see. The impressive 41 cm cowl diameter and the almost 80 cm wing root called for tribute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, time has changed. When our 3.3m Yak-55SP seemed to be just that little bit too big in its early years, it appears today that it fits perfectly into the market. 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So, with other words, the 330SC is exactly what we IMAC aerobatic pilots have always wanted.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCARF-Models has consequently taken all the above into consideration and added some of the latest composite production technologies to make this all new 2.6m Extra the best in its size. Building time of this Extra should be below 30 hours, even if you are a less experienced builder. You will create a machine which will let you enjoy incredible precision as well as brutal 3D capabilities. Control surfaces are not oversized but just right. Weight\/strength ratio isn’t extreme, but just right. And the fun factor is going to be UNLIMITED!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the rigidity of a CARF-Models design will guarantee fun and joy for the whole season or two, or three, without glue joints falling apart, monokote wrinkling and coming off, fuselages getting twisty and wings getting soft. 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It bases on the very successful Extra 300S and incorporates all the small changes, which had been done to the 300S over time, such as a more powerful engine, larger counter balance surfaces on the elevators and ailerons and a lot of other small upgrades.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMost significantly, the 330SC has received a new, much more aerodynamic cowling, fitting a larger, more pointed spinner as well. All in all these modifications have improved the lines of the plane remarkably, but most of all, the performance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe modelers notice immediately that all the full size modifications being done to this 330SC will definitely make it a better model airplane, too. The route towards larger control surfaces, greater counter balances, more streamlined cowling and other aerodynamic parts, had been marched by us modelers for years, not to say decades. 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Very high attention was placed in the landing gear mount, being reinforced and redesigned quite a few times, resulting now in our strongest gear mount ever installed in a 40% aerobatic airplane. The fuselage has longitudinal stiffeners along the sides, a crucial reinforcement former in the rudder fin and an all carbon reinforced motordome area. Fuel tank mounts, rudder servo mounts are CNC milled, included but not installed, to give everybody the freedom to either install it our way, or follow their own preference as they like. There is enough room to install either canisters or full length pipes, as long as a large venting hole at the bottom fuselage is cut and reinforced, to prevent electrical equipment from overheating. 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Tested in many airplanes and setups, these thrust lines are right and will not need adjustments during your first trim flights. the two-part design allows the top cowl to be removed without removing prop and spinner, making it easily accessible for way-forward mounted batteries in case you prefer to fly the plane quite nose heavy with a 2 cyl. engine installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanding Gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe landing gear does not only come with streamlined wheel pants, but also with production style gear cuffs, to make the appearance more scale like. The thickness of the gear leg has been adjusted several times to create the correct \"spring dampening\" at the anticipated weight of this aircraft to protect the carbon\/plywood mount in the fuselage from damage during less than perfect landings or bumpy grass fields. 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They allow incredible roll rates with only two servos, but are not too large to still allow precise sequence flying. Due to the fine tuned airfoil and the little mass in the outer wing areas the 330SC snaps crisp and stops predictably. The wide rudder trailing edge increases precision and stability in fast flight and smoothness in 3D high alpha maneuvers. Only very little knife edge coupling needs to be compensated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models Extra 330SC is a perfect aerobatic machine, giving the contest pilot everything he needs for freestyle and sequence. A strong and rigid model by design and build, lasting many contest seasons if maintained properly. A robust yet precise training tool for all of you who want to become masters of their class. 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One is the bubble canopy version, which had been created in the later days of the 2nd World War, so that the pilot had a better all-around view. But the real, characteristic Thunderbolt, built by the thousands, seen all over Europe during the war, was the so called “Razorback”. In homage to this historic aircraft, CARF Models has reproduced the P-47D “Razorback\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasically, we have started out with a thorough research and a precise CAD design, bringing several drawings and plenty of photos into one authentic creation of lines and shapes. We sized it all around the Moki 250 radial engine, always keeping in mind to stay safely below 25 kg flying weight. 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With eight .50 caliber machine guns and provisions for bombs, rockets and drop tanks, fully loaded, the Thunderbolt could weigh as much as 8 tons!\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the obvious lineage to previous Kartvelli designs, the P-35 and P-43, is apparent, the P-47 was a completely new and much larger aircraft built to accommodate the most powerful piston engine at the time, the Pratt and Whitney R-2800 radial. In typical Kartvelli fashion, form followed function as the engine’s turbo-supercharger was buried in the belly of the beast, thus, creating its characteristic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said the Thunderbolt was nicknamed “the Jug” by the British who considered the shape of the fuselage as similar to the glass milk “jugs” of the time; or because upon first glance, someone declared the ungainly fighter to be a “Juggernaut!” Whatever the origins, the name “Jug” is used to this day in reference to the P-47.\u003cbr\u003eFirst deployed as a long-range escort fighter, the P-47 really came into its own when it transitioned to ground attack, amassing an incredible obituary of axis vehicles: In addition to bringing down 3,916 enemy aircraft, the Thunderbolt destroyed 6,000 tanks, 9,000 locomotives, 68,000 trucks and 86,000 rail wagons in 746,000 sorties of all types. In Europe, Thunderbolts flew more sorties than P-51s, P-38s and P-40s combined. In the Pacific, Colonel Neel E. Kearby of the Fifth Air Force destroyed 22 Japanese aircraft and was awarded the Medal of Honor for an action in which he and his Thunderbolt downed six enemy fighters on a single mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of WWII, the 56th Fighter Group was the only 8th Air Force unit still flying the P- 47, preferring it to the more modern P-51. The 56th claimed 665.5 air victories and 311 ground kills, losing 128 aircraft in the process. Lieutenant Colonel Francis S. Gabreski scored 31 victories, including three ground kills; Captain Bob Johnson scored 27 (with one unconfirmed probable giving his tally as 28); and 56th FG Commanding Officer Colonel Hubert Zemke scored 17.75 kills. Despite being the sole remaining P-47 group in the 8th Air Force, the 56th remained its top-scoring group in aerial victories throughout the war – quite a testament to the deadly effectiveness of the P-47.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFuselage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuselage readily built, wing mounts installed, firewall installed, cowling mounted, and all mounting provisions completed to install the Moki and its equipment. Even an engine dome with the exact mounting position and angles is provided. Rudder servo mount, fuel tank mount, equipment tray, all is built in or prepared to be bolted on. Canopy frames are also molded in two part molds, reinforced with a 3D-frame, which allows the scale sliding canopy mechanism to be installed (optional). A vacuum formed cockpit kit is also included, which can be additionally detailed and refined up to your desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wings are the real masterpiece of this P-47. Especially the flap system. Various components of this 100% scale flap hinging system have to be installed even before the mold halves of the wings are joined. The complexity of the system awards with an impressive scale flap mechanism similar to a fowler system, extending wing area and lift as well as drag. Ready to install flap servos. The ailerons are hinged in scale manner, allow partial balancing and due to the hinge line outside the wing surface, the control horn and linkage can be fully hidden, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTail\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTail gear mount is glued in, tail gear door is cut out and hinged, and stab and fin mounts are installed and aligned. The tail control surfaces are hinged, rudder control horns are glued in and a hidden elevator torsion linkage is built and readily installed. Even the bolts to secure it to the fuselage and to attach the elevators to the torsion linkage are preinstalled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRetract\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wing is precisely prefabricated to accept a specially designed scale landing gear with no modifications. The gear mount is made from strong aircraft grade plywood and carbon plates, which will even withstand some serious abuse without damaging the internal wing structure. Gear doors are scale in shape and surface, made in two-part molds with structured inner surfaces as well. They are readily hinged and attachment points to the gear are prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retracts for the CARF-P-47 are as sophisticated as the whole airplane. They have been designed by Sierra Giant Scale in collaboration with CARF, to fit specifically our plane. The scale strut is not only retracting, it is also compressing during the retraction process so that the full scale length when extended is available, and still the compression during retraction allows the scale strut and wheel bay position in the wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to compress the strut all the way, the oleo must be partially an air piston, where pressure is released when the gear is cycled. As a side effect, once the radio is switched off, the plane sinks into the struts just like the real one, where the fading hydraulic pressure made the plane sit low when the engine and hydraulic systems were switched off. A scale gimmick, as extraordinary as the whole plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the scale mains, the tail gear seems quite regular and un-exciting. Working flawlessly and reliably. 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Both engines will fit and will power this airplane with authority, even though they would not spin the 30” CARF scale 4-blade prop. A different, but also included equipment tray will be used in order to place the equipment as far forward as possible, so that here, too, no additional balance weight is required for the optimum C of G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlying Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts real qualities, the \u003cstrong\u003eCARF P-47 Thunderbolt\u003c\/strong\u003e will show in the air. What a powerful and monumental appearance. This airplane represents in the air absolutely like the real thing. It is extremely stable, at the same time versatile and manoeuvrable. The wide speed range and the absolutely smooth stall characteristics make it a pleasure to fly. The ground handling is very good, too. This is due to the wide gear track and the long fuselage. 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CARF Models has dedicated a lot of time and research towards building a beautiful scale replica of this classic World War II fighter. It’s almost unbelievable that the CARF Models P-51 is in production since 1996. A natural evolution of the kit has brought a lot of improvements for the benefit of the modeler, and now, after almost a thousand planes made, it is still not lacking interest. After having stunned the warbird scene with our F4U-1D Corsair, produced in the newest CARF technology, we had no choice than giving our old faithful P-51 the facelift she deserves.\u003cbr\u003eThe P-51 is made all composite, has all surface details moulded in and all composite parts are silver coloured. The outer skin looks like the original aluminium, as the initial plug for the plane was covered with fully detailed aluminium sheets. The plane is one of the most scale warbirds available today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor easy transport the wings and stabs are detachable. 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The kit includes all hardware such as control horns, wing and stab tubes, linkages, bolts, screws and nuts. Most of the earlier vacuum formed parts are replaced by hand laminated glass layups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"fuselage\" name=\"fuselage\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFuselage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in TAVS technology, 90% of the fuselage’s surface are now made in superlight and stiff vacuum sandwich. This reduces weight behind the centre of gravity remarkably, so that even lighter engines will not require too much nose weight. The stab mount is already installed, the wing mounts as well. Both are factory aligned in a final assembly process. Of course, elevator and rudder are also pin hinges for your convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActually outside the same, inside quite improved in detail. So we have installed a new and complete gear mount which fits our landing gear. A nice access hatch can be cut which also holds the outer gear door. This is removable for easy repair and maintenance access. The gear doors are moulded now and they sit in moulded recesses in the wings, nice and clean, without alignment trouble. The wings are pre-drilled and fitted on to the fuselage with a final alignment check in the factory. Ailerons and flaps are mounted on hinge posts, already glued in, and are any time removable by pulling the 2mm hinge pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEngine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 50 cc to 85 cc any single engine can be used. We do have experience with 3W and DA engines. However, a crank shaft extension is necessary to hide the cylinder inside the cowl. There are various extensions available, we have some in stock, too. The engine manufacturers do not like the use of it, but if you do not want the cylinder to stick out of your beautiful Mustang, you have no choice. 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This all is on top of the scale main and tail gear including scale wheels, which is now officially available through CARF. Our P-51 finally has evolved into a kit of the highest level, matching our newest developments, featuring our newest production technologies. A timeless classic in state of the art quality and completeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlying Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA P-51 is always a great flyer. But the CARF Models P-51 Mustang is one of the best, that’s for sure. The light weight construction together with the aerodynamic design of airfoils makes the CARF Models P-51 a real joy to fly. Take Offs and Landings are easy, and the flying speed is very scale. The P-51 is designed to accept engines from 50 to 85 cc. This means that even the investment in a suitable engine is really not that high. The CARF Models P-51 Mustang is “THE” Warbird, if you consider something very special, thus legendary and famous. 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The Mark IX (Mark 9) was one of the most famous, most often built versions with the old faithful 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin engine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCARF Models has decided to pick up an old “FiberClassics” project and revive a kit which was already designed and built in 1993, resembling a Mark V at this time. Modifications and refinements made the kit a state-of-the-art all composite Mk IX, matching precision, prefabrication and completeness with our newest warbird creations. It can be powered by a 60-80 cc single cylinder engine and it is currently only available as an all silver kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistory\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Gear-up for the Battle of Britain’…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fog starts to lift.  Within minutes, the 12-cylinder Merlin is breathing fire from its exhausts. 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All control surfaces, except the split flaps, are hinged with hinge posts and steel pins. They are factory installed and aligned. It is a very precise and light weight solution. Most control horns and servo mounts are included in the hardware, and will be installed within very short time by the builder. However, the elevator control horn, because it is a tricky geometry, we installed already in the factory for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEngine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire is fitted with a nice, strong motor dome, prepared for the use of a common 60-85 cc engine, we recommend the DA-85.  Fuselage front end and top wing area are designed to mount a canister muffler inline behind the cylinder. We offer a canister set with header for the DA-85, too. Cooling requires a little hole in the front of the cowling, but due to the good air exit this hole can remain very small. If you decide to install a twin inline engine, this is as easy as cutting the motordome to the correct length and gluing a plywood firewall from the inside to the right place. Structurally no problem at all. The heavier twin cylinder engine will allow you to place RC components further back in the fuselage, where they might be easier accessible for installation and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"flying\" id=\"flying\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFlying Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany tend to badmouth the Spitfire’s characteristic design features such as the small horizontal stab, the narrow and far back landing gear, as well as the elliptic wing itself… We at CARF have no idea what bad habits they should be responsible for. With the correct airfoil and the correct CG the small stab doesn’t have any negative effect at all. 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Carbon fiber matting is added in high stress areas, while all formers and bracing are glued in place and the characteristic red and white scallop scheme gel-coated in the molds!\u003cbr\u003eYou will notice the vertical fin has molded-in “right offset” just like Delmar’s and that the canopy frame is integral to the fiberglass fuselage. This Gee Bee even features a scale working door which will also function as access to the model’s interior once the engine dome is bolted in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovative team at ARF has produced an exact scale replica of the famous Gee Bee racer, down to its modified M6 ‘reflex’ airfoil. Indeed, the CARF 93” span R2 is the most accurate rendition of this airplane ever kitted. While many other versions have come and gone, perhaps the venerable CARF offering thrives simply because it holds so true to the original and proves that the empennage, airfoil, span, gear, and length do not have to be altered to produce an authentic flying R2 replica. Until now, achieving a scale Gee Bee airfoil just wasn’t feasible using conventional techniques. The very slender scale airfoil is only possible using CARF’s unique composite stressed skin construction process. Flight surfaces are laminated in the molds, permanently attached by a special nylon hinge cloth sandwiched between the outer skin and the foam. The process produces a gap-free hinge and eliminates lots of work! The revised wing halves now come with aileron servo hatches, flying wire reliefs, and the carbon fiber locating dowels are now pre-installed. Like the rest of the kit, the red and white scallops are gel-coated in the molds. 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Conveniently the nose gear unit mounts against the firewall and the steering servo is directly attached to the strut. The set is complimented with lightweight Dubro wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEngine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our prototype we chose the Moki 100 four stroke twin. What a nice combination this is…! It isn’t the most powerful variant but definitely something very special. Quiet and smooth. For glider towing and more powerful flying up to 120 cc two stroke twins can be installed. Even engines like the old faithful Zenoah 62 will work very well and pull the CARF Marchetti with authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was no way past doing this airplane one day. Motivated by a full scale \u003cstrong\u003eSIAI Marchetti SF-260\u003c\/strong\u003e pilot, Ralf Niebergall, CARF took over a half finished project from a small company in Germany, AeroFlug. 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It was and still is marketed as a civil aerobatic plane as well. Stelio Frati (the F in SF-260) designed this airplane in the early 60s for Aviamilano, which was later purchased by SIAI Marchetti (the S in SF-260). It is powered by a 260 hp 6-cyl Lycoming engine (denoted by… yeah, right, the 260 in the name…).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe flight characteristics, performance and style of the SF-260 are second to none, making it a favourite not only of military flight schools, but of Airshow pilots, civil professional flying schools and anyone who loves fast, beautiful, great-flying airplanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"features\" name=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Turbo Marchetti is a rocket ship! The power of the SPT5 in this airplane is unbelievable, so a high visibility scheme is a must. 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Airtech Germany trailing link struts with the correct angles and a Behotec nose strut, which we already use in the Tutor and Tucano. Conveniently the nose gear unit mounts against the firewall and the steering servo is directly attached to the strut. The set is completed with lightweight Dubro wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTurboprop\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide fuselage is made entirely in a sandwich construction, to keep it light and stiff. The CARF Models SIAI Turbo Marchetti is designed to suit the JetCat SPT-5 Turboprop. This engine performs really well and suits the plane perfectly. A specially designed engine mount box from Carbon Fibre makes it easy to install the engines accurately, and operate them safely. CARF Models has done extensive research and teamed up with JetCat to really build this airplane around these proven engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally a new, 140mm longer cowling was designed. 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Painted in the moulds, with a hard, sturdy and clean surface, easy to maintain  as new? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWell, it is. Here is the proof. The half scale CARF-Models FlyBaby!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models FlyBaby has a wingspan of 4.2m (165\") and a weight of 24-28 kg, depending on the engine. With a 150-180 cc 2 cylinder four stroke engine it can be built safely below 25 kg, and if this European weight limit isn't a problem, there are endless possibilities how it can be scaled up and detailed out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component, wings, fuselage, stab and fin are all composite sandwich parts. In the tail area they are ULTRA LIGHT, in the front strong to hold heavy and powerful engines. All parts have scale fabric surface structure with visible stitching onto the ribs. 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Sure enough she is one of the fastest, most precise giant scale gliders ever made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARF-Models have taken over the production of this magnificent glider in a team effort with Schauberger. They have transitioned the extreme aerodynamical performance and incredible structural strength of the bespoke airplane into professional and reliable serial production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what your expectations are, the DG-800 S has something for everybody, as long as the main objective is to simply not settle for anything less than the Best. The performance spectrum spans from thermal flight in very marginal thermal weather, all the way to slope soaring in extreme conditions. The adjustable camber over the whole wing span changes the characteristics of the airplane dramatically. Due to the strength of the all carbon construction even extreme towing with most powerful tow planes and rocking turbine flights at continuous maximum speed are possible. 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Whether its training, distance, competition or record flight, the ARCUS has it all and has quickly become first choice of many serious glider pilots around the world. The ARCUS has a very unique wing geometry, which makes it immediately recognizable. In 2019 a few additional improvements in the winglet, fuselage and stab geometry have made it one of the most modern and extravagant high performance gliders of all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the acrobatic glider 'Kobuz' t\u003c\/span\u003ehe cooperation between CARF-Models and ceflix has already proven what it's capable of. CARF and Ceflix work together in some other areas as well, so it was no question that more statements in the model glider world were to become reality. The CARF-Models \/ ceflix ARCUS is such a project. The extensive experience of ceflix in the glider technology and aerodynamics design, combined with the long standing production and world wide marketing capabilities of CARF-Models are the unique ingredients to make this ARCUS an ever lasting success. (Various photos courtesy of CEFLIX...!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Design:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course we wanted to realize the same ground breaking flight performance just like the full size. It was no question that especially the complex wing geometry had to be copied exactly. The extensive use of CAD has not only enabled our design team to create the replica as close to the original as possible, but also make the subtle changes in airfoil, winglets and fillets using the most modern airflow simulation tools available to them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a first for a CARF-Models high performance glider, we employed the so called \"hard shell\" construction method, which does not need any compromising foam core in the wings. The wing skin of the CARF-Models \/ ceflix ARCUS is entirely made from the black gold: A combination of Carbon unidirectional and bi-axial fibre. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt boasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a complex 8-trapezoid geometry, pointing forward at the root and then with every trapezoid sweeping further backwards and adding more dihedral to it. Finished off with a beautiful winglet for lowest drag in flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wing joiner(s) are made with ultra high tensile strength UD carbon in heated aluminium moulds and are custom fitted to every wing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost the entire fuselage is made from carbon, too, just the front part under the scale cockpit uses glass for unrestricted reception of our modern RC systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal stab in 'T' configuration has a split elevator, which is controlled with 2 servos mounted in the rudder post. The canopy glass is readily installed on the frame with dash board covers moulded in. It's expertly painted and mounted to the fuselage. A retractable landing gear is also installed and fully functional, gear doors are mounted. Formers for the installation of an FES propulsion in the nose, or a retractable EDF unit over the wing are included as well, but not glued in yet. In case an FES is used, we can replace the landing gear cost neutral with a special FES gear with approx. 25mm more height, allowing the use of folding propellers up to 20\" diameter. Formers and doors are suited for such replacement with no further modification needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARCUS is offered as a plain white airplane, with black bottom wings and stab and with variable colour warning scheme on nose, wing tips and rudder. Of course it would be possible to order an individual colour on the entire airplane or a 100% scale replica of a particular full size airplane. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlying:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBy utilizing the carbon composite construction on the flying surfaces we were able to use very thin airfoils. These have become the standard in high performance gliders, since their drag is unbelievably low. In other construction methods these airfoils can't be used because the wings would simply not have enough strength and stiffness. Our Arcus does, so we can enjoy its fantastic slow, thermal and speed flight envelope. A scale glider manufactured with less efforts just can't compete with that. Impressive aerobatics capabilities for the Alpine Professionals, not usually seen in a glider that size, are complimented by the most docile behaviour for the less experienced pilot due to its light weight components. The Arcus lands like a dream, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARCUS can be towed with a suitable tow plane such as our SIAI Marchetti. A modern FES in the nose or a retractable EDF above the wings will get your ARCUS in the air just with as much grace and style. We offer both options as accessory. And finally, a\u003cspan\u003et the slope or in the mountains the ARCUS can be ground launched with the help of a rubber flinge. The truly fearless within us can even attempt a hand launch into a good wind, which isn't impossible with the moderate 15 kg take off weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Value You Get:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUltra strong hard shell carbon composite wing, fully de-seamed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Elastic flaps with sealing lips moulded in and control horns glued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45x20mm high tensile carbon wing joiner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25x8mm high tensile carbon winglet joiners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fuselage with glass front area, fully de-seamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetract installed with wheel brake and functional gear doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong solid rubber tailwheel included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanopy \/ canopy frame \/ dash, completely built and painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite horizontal stab with elastic flap, lips and horns installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite rudder pin-hinged, control horns installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 2K painted, UV resistant, de-seamed and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll servo mounts and other high quality hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional black bottom wing\/stab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional colourful warning schemes on winglet, nose and rudder. Optional FES retract (for high stand, suitable up to 20\" nose prop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"ARCUS 1:3.5 (White Black)","offer_id":54863589736834,"sku":"161000","price":4876.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"ARCUS 1:3.5 (All White)","offer_id":54863589769602,"sku":"162000","price":4712.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"ARCUS 1:3.5 (white-black-red)","offer_id":54863589802370,"sku":"163000","price":5061.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/files\/ARCUS1-3.5_white-black_1.jpg?v=1733411336"},{"product_id":"carf-kobuz-3-3m-403000","title":"CARF KOBUZ-3 3m 403000","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCARF KOBUZ-3 3m 403000\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooperation between Ceflix, PS-Models and CARF-Models is not new to our customers and where all these impressive airplanes are made is a very open secret... So it was a natural development that CARF-Models soon would also help distributing the smaller line of extremely powerful scale gliders as seen in Ceflix' and PS-Models product catalogue. As a result the smaller line of gliders is now available at CARF-Models, too. It got the CARF treatment in terms of prefabrication and detail improvements and adjustments for the international markets and HERE IT IS: The CARF-Models Kobuz-3 3m! It introduces a performance never seen before.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the epitome of a painted in the mold, all carbon, scale, ultra performance acrobatic glider with only the best materials and components used. Not too big, so that it's still easy to transport and store, but also has already a huge potential for the aerobatic maneuvers in the glider mode. Also perfectly suited for awesome but still economical 60-70N turbine as well as electric power with the commercially available retractable EDFs or various FES. Breath-taking in any version, simply the BEST on the market for the thrills of flying high performance powered gliders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposite High End Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuselage is all carbon in all the load carrying areas, only the front part of the fuselage under the canopy is fiberglass, as we needed to make sure the RC-Equipment will work properly. Dual layers of 45 degree carbon, longitudinal unidirectional reinforcements make the fuselage safe for 400+ km\/h dives. \u003cspan\u003eThe smoked canopy is finished, fitted to the frame, which has been painted in the factory. Pins and tabs to secure it to the fuselage are also factory installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wings are also completely made from carbon fibre. Multi layers of carbon in the skin wrap around an incredibly strong main spar. Control surfaces are hinged and a sealing lip is factory installed. Control horns, servo mounts, hatches, linkages are all pre-built. For the Flaps high end 15 mm servos are used, for the ailerons 11-12 mm servos. We recommend our MacGregor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/en\/products\/product-31982ff2-d467-b004-e1ef-6ed6334e2578\"\u003eMAC5216\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/carf-models.com\/en\/products\/product-8bf97120-43aa-08a4-854e-8f973c1612bd\"\u003eMAC2611\u003c\/a\u003e as the best, most powerful and most reliable option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid 20 x 35 mm cross sectioned carbon wing joiner carries the flying loads as a \"floating spar\", whereas the wings are joined to the fuselage with 4 8mm carbon pins and 2 M6 knurled nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe horizontal stab is also a full carbon design with elevator pre hinged on elastic hinge, sealed with composite lips. It is removable with one single bolt, automatically disengaging the massive control horn when removed. The rudder is attached with a steel pin to 2 carbon hinge posts in the fin, solidly glued into a plywood spar. A pull\/pull setup connects it to the rudder servo installed right behind the landing gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course, all control horns, hinge posts, pins, dowels, servo hatches, are factory installed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePropulsion and Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models KOBUZ-3 can be flown in the mountains (slope soaring), it can be aero-towed for scale glider aerobatic performance and it can be propelled by a 60-70 N jet engine, a retractable electric ducted fan or an FES (electric front motor with folding prop). The truth of the matter is more like that it can be banged around so that \"gliding\" becomes an unnecessary flight stage, except for landing... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLets speak about roll rate. How does 720 deg\/s sound? Rifle Rolls with a glider? No problem. Let it go around corners with 15 G or more. If you see the wings bend, your heart might stop for a second, especially when you tried bending them with your hands before and realized how rock hard they are. Hell yeah, you see them bend due to aileron input alone, right wing positive, left wing negative, when you roll left, and vice versa. And the engine shut-down Pop-Top when you've got enough, is a must, too. Then glide a few rounds, calm your nerves and touch down with the help of the ultra effective flap and aileron crow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KOBUZ-3 is literally unbreakable in the air, with all the carbon used in the construction. It is 450+ km\/h safe, it can be pulled up at full throttle without regrets. It is not only a high performance glider, it is also a powered speed plane to be enjoyed low and fast, Reno-style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at the same time it is docile, slow, predictable when needed. It can be flown on small airfields, grass runways, in the wilderness of breath-taking mountains, as well as on asphalt airfields. The CARF-Models KOBUZ 3m is a kind of its own. 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What we came up with is a breath-taking KOBUZ-3 in 1:3.2 scale, resulting in 4.35 cm wing span (172\"). CEFLIX provided the aerodynamic and CAD design, CARF-Models their composite technology. Each one alone already an institution, in a joint venture it had to result in something greater than anything. And it did!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models KOBUZ-3 is the epitome of a painted in the mould, all carbon, scale, ultra performance acrobatic glider with only the best materials and components used. Not too big, so that it still has some potential wing loading for the aerobatic manoeuvres in the glider mode, and perfectly suited for awesome turbine or EDF power with the commercially available solutions such as CEFLIX retractable Turbine mount and JetCat P-100, or the 120 mm high performance retractable CEFLIX electric ducted fan (Schuebeler).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course the CARF-Models KOBUZ-3 comes with an installed retractable landing gear and tow release, it can be ordered prepared for the installation of the retractable turbine mount or EDF mount, hatch cut, doors hinged. A Cockpit tub and dash is also installed in the factory fitted canopy and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious paint schemes have been designed, which are not scale but look so fantastic on this airplane, and an all white version is available for your very own design ideas. The unique scale KOBUZ scheme will also be available. The CARF-Models KOBUZ is entirely painted in the moulds, moulding seams are touched up and completely invisible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"fuselage\" id=\"fuselage\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFuselage and Canopy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuselage is all carbon in all the load carrying areas, only the front part of the fuselage under the canopy is fiberglass, as we needed to make sure the RC-Equipment will work properly. Dual layers of 45 degree carbon, longitudinal unidirectional reinforcements make the fuselage safe for 400+ km\/h dives. A soft mounted \u003cstrong\u003eretractable landing gear with 115 mm wheel is installed\u003c\/strong\u003e and gear doors are hinged. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canopy is finished, fitted to the frame and painted in the factory. Pins, tabs and a spring-loaded latch is also factory installed. The cockpit tub will hold an optionally available Quarter Scale full pilot and a scale instrument panel is available as an option, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide the fuselage with provisions to mount a retractable turbine mount or EDF mount, cut the doors and hinge them, if ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"wings\" id=\"wings\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wings are also completely made from carbon fibre. Multi layers of carbon in the skin wrap around an incredibly strong main spar. Control surfaces are hinged and a sealing lip is factory installed. Control horns, servo mounts, hatches, linkages are all pre-built. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid 25 x 45 mm cross sectioned carbon wing joiner carries the flying loads as a \"floating spar\", whereas the wings are joined to the fuselage with 4 8mm carbon pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe airfoil used is sort of a secret, but it is extremely thin for minimized drag, proven in many other CEFLIX designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTail\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal stab is also a full carbon design with elevators pre hinged on elastic hinges, sealed with composite lips. It is removable with one single bolt, after the linkage has been disconnected from the massive control horn, as the elevator servo is installed in the rear of the fuselage. The rudder is attached with a steel pin to 4 hinge posts in the fin, solidly glued into a plywood spar. A pull\/pull setup connects it to the rudder servo installed right behind the landing gear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePropulsion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models KOBUZ-3 can be flown in the mountains (slope soaring), it can be aero-towed for scale glider aerobatic performance and it can be propelled by a retractable jet engine or electric ducted fan. The truth of the matter is more like that it can be banged around with a jet engine or huge EDF so that \"gliding\" becomes an unnecessary flight stage, except for landing... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KOBUZ-3 is literally unbreakable in the air, with all the carbon used in the construction. It is 400 km\/h safe, it can be pulled up at full throttle without regrets. It is not only a high performance glider, it is also a powered speed plane to be enjoyed low and fast, Reno-style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at the same time, it is docile, slow, predictable when needed. It can be flown on small airfields, grass runways, in the wilderness of breath-taking mountains, as well as on asphalt airfields. The CARF-Models KOBUZ-3 is a kind of its own. Raw, powerful, elegant and sexy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"Kobuz-3 (Breitling Scheme)","offer_id":54864611148162,"sku":"562000","price":4712.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kobuz-3 (Hamilton Scheme)","offer_id":54864611180930,"sku":"563000","price":4614.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kobuz-3 (Swiss Scheme)","offer_id":54864611213698,"sku":"564000","price":4505.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/files\/Kobuz-3_BreitlingScheme_5.jpg?v=1733497507"},{"product_id":"carf-bolt-430000","title":"CARF BOLT! 430000","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCARF BOLT! 430000\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTest flights completed! Serial production approved. Click the 'Video' tab!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models BOLT builds on an almost 15 year old legacy, the \"Lightning\". Back in the days that sport jet was a ground-breaking airplane in terms of size, speed, prefabrication and durability. Soon a facelift was introduced, mainly swept back wings with very aerodynamical tips and larger, swept back stab and fin. The \"UltraLightning\", as it was called from then on, has a top place in the list of fast high performance sport jets of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models BOLT continues to represent this legacy. It features the same, perfectly aerodynamic wing and stab. What has changed is the greatly refined fuselage, featuring some very interesting new ideas, such as the large, easily removable canopy hatch with integrated nose section. A clear canopy with cockpit deck accents the new, perfectly designed lines and shapes of this airplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Form Follows Function\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is one saying, which always has been a key element of CARF-Models' designs. And we proudly say that's because we ALWAYS design, produce, fly and market our airplanes ourselves, in-house and together with a constantly growing team. With the Bolt, however, there has been another philosophy deeply followed, and that is: \u003cstrong\u003e\"What looks good, flies good!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Colani, Rutan, Pecorari... they all have proven this to the world. The CARF-Models BOLT had been designed with exactly that philosophy in mind, and boy does that plane look good! And so it flies...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs to be expected from a new CARF-Models design, a lot of exciting features have been built in. Let the following photos speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly all carbon components used in the structurally important areas. Incredible strength and rigidity are the result - unbreakable in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Sport Jet of this calibre, pretty long tail movements make it track beautifully with very smooth control authority. This was a challenge for the CG as we wanted to keep the thrust tube as short as possible and the engine still well accessible from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe completely removable nose section blends into canopy and turtle deck, opening up the whole fuselage with one slide. Below the shell there is a dual carbon boom structure towards the nose, holding nose gear and batteries. This structure is also removable after taking off two simple bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine is fully ducted, the air intakes have rounded lips and follow the constant-area-rule all the way to the turbine intake. The two-part carbon bypass holds the partially double-walled stainless steel thrust tube and is easily removable as one complete unit through the tailcone of the airplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of fuel saddle tanks (6.1 litre) and a central smoke tank (2 litre) are of very conformal shape. They are tightly packed within fuselage and ducting but still easily removable for maintenance. Since the engine installation with carbon bypass, thrust tube and fuel cells is so very special, it really makes sense to purchase the light weight, spiral reinforced stainless steel thrust tube and perfectly fitted Kevlar saddle tanks together with  the basic kit. A UAT of your choice will have to be purchased separately from aftermarket suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RC-installation is completely done on a horizontal, carbon sheeted board in the front part of the fuselage. 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That describes the \u003cstrong\u003eEurosport ULTIMATE\u003c\/strong\u003e better than anything else. A symbiosis of two breathtaking versions of the possibly most successful jet model ever. All the defining features of the Eurosport 3D-Universe, its light weight, its extreme manoeuvrability, its completeness and its well engineered flight mechanics, combined with the ruggedness and simplicity of the regular Eurosport Evolution. Latest production technologies, extreme prefabrication and other market trends added. And here comes what will blow most critics and non-believers away: An introductory paint scheme out of this world! 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The \u003cstrong\u003eEurosport ULTIMATE\u003c\/strong\u003e has received a fully operational rudder, which is also readily hinged. Wings, fin and canards are attached to the fuselage with carbon rods, all parts are secured with bolts readily installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGear mounts are made from reinforced aircraft grade plywood to survive even the roughest fields without damage. Fuel tank mounts are installed, vector tube servo mounts as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe did not use gear doors nor speedbrake doors for weight reasons, but these can be retrofitted at any time. There are completion kits available, matching your colour scheme, if you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3D Tumble Tube\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince September 2017 we offer a choice. Many requested to build the plane with a regular thrust tube - of course this will reduce the cost quite a bit. So, the vector thrust tube is now an optional part, just like a regular thrust tube is available as well. The tumble tube, however, is a sophisticated and well proven design. It is a hand made, precision welded unit from high grade aluminium and stainless steel. The tumble tube allows deflections of almost 30 degrees, restricting the air flow as little as possible, therefore leaves almost 100% of the engine thrust available. The two servos are mounted in the rear part of the fuselage, push rods are 5mm carbon tubes. In the \u003cstrong\u003eEurosport UTIMATE\u003c\/strong\u003e the placement for vector servos is given and mounting plates are already glued in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlying Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARF-Models has gained extensive experience in building 3D Jets. Even though the CARF-Models Rookie was the first of its kind in the early 2000s, the Eurosport 3D-Universe has made 3D flying with jets a main stream flying style. It was around the same time when the \"Elster Jet Team\" developed their J-10. It was no question that CARF-Models would team up with these two to further enhance the model and make it the best selling 3D jet of all times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the Eurosport is still the at least as good, or even better 3D airframe. Period. For two reasons: Firstly, the shorter fuselage makes it more nimble for all the flips and tumbles you love to do with such a 3D jet. Secondly, for a good reason, the Eurosport has still aileron authority when hovering in a stand still. How can that work, you might ask? It's due to exhaust nozzle being much closer to the wing's trailing edge, so that the high speed air stream of the turbine working at its best, creates a ventury effect pulling lots of air over the inner wing area and over the large ailerons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore the Eurosport is small, thus light, but can carry large engines \u003cspan\u003ewithout \u003c\/span\u003eand lots of fuel and smoke without effecting CG issues and it is simply... \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful.\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"equipment\" name=\"equipment\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eEquipment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere it is important not to  “pimp your ride” too much. The Eurosport 3D-Universe is stripped of everything unnecessary. Don’t look for fully ducted air intakes or a carbon bypass. For a scale cockpit or heavy carbon sheeted plywood equipment trays. All this is omitted, and if you want to have that \u003cstrong\u003eEurosport ULTIMATE\u003c\/strong\u003e as powerful as it could be, you better don’t even try to install too many options. Since September 2017 there is also a choice for the fuel system. From the superlight fuel tanks of the 3D-Universe, over an enlarged set to suit today's bigger engines all the way to the ultra strong Kevlar tanks of the former ES Evolution - the basic kit, with all its prefabrication, will give you the choice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to add a little, we recommend smoke. 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The CARF-Models Mephisto is an innovative approach to a new aerobatic sport jet. Great classic aerobatic capabilities had to be combined with unbeatable 3D performance. That diabolic challenge had been accomplished when we introduced the first Mephisto to the jet modelling world. But after working for two flying seasons with the best pilots out there, we incorporated everything we learned into a new version of this best ever sport jet. \u003cstrong\u003eMephisto V2!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo what's different between V1 and V2? What has been improved? That's what everybody is curious about. And here we lift the secrets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"fuselage\" id=\"fuselage\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFuselage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuselage has been the most innovative component of the Mephisto from day one. It's a 3-part design, where the front part is split along the centre and the top half is a completely removable hatch. However, for considerable weight savings we have omitted the nose gear doors, increased the openings in the front fuselage as much as we could, changed the mounting method of the rear fuselage at the bottom side for much more strength, incorporated a new fuel tank mount for a single fuel tank and changed the rear end so that the new, much more powerful vector thrust tube would fit without any modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vector thrust tube and the fuel tank are still to be purchased separately, as they provide various options, for example the older pair of large fuel tanks can still be mounted, or a non-vector tube can be chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"flying\" id=\"flying\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFlying and Control Surfaces\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor CARF it was mandatory for this new large Sport Jet to have a 3-piece wing. How easy would transportation and field assembly be, if the center wing, containing all landing gear, could be permantently remain on the front fuselage, creating one easy-to-transport unit with gear retracted or extended. it would fit in any small station wagon and handle so easily. The challenge comes with the flaps, as they would have to be too far outwards or two part surfaces per side. Not so with the Mephisto, which has a completely removable flap, interlocking with the servo control arm and a solid outer bearing. When sliding the outer wing on to the carbon wing tube studs, simply the huge one-piece flaps get integrated and automatically hooked up on both sides. That all has not changed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what has changed is the size of the ailerons, which got 20 mm deeper. Not necessarily for more slow speed authority, but for higher roll rates for all these rifle rolls you seem to love, without having to utilize the taileron function at high speeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center wing skin got removed wherever not visible. That not only saves weight, but also creates a space for soft bag tanks if someone would like to save still more weight, as these would even eliminate any header tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main gear doors got also eliminated, reducing complexity and saving quite some more weight. The aileron servos mount in the wing rib and not on the hatch, to make sure the servo torque at high speeds and high roll rates is not going to crack the servo off the hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tail feathers had been upgrades even during the life cycle of the V1 Mephisto and V2 still boasts the fully balanced tailerons, highly reinforced stab tube, a set of turbulators at the leading edge at root, and the full trailing edge of the flying stab. Eliminating ANY remaining risk of flutter even at highest speeds, and generating some very nice whistling sound, which has become characteristic for the Mephisto. The fin and rudder might be the only parts without an upgrade...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePropulsion \u0026amp; Fuel System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost pilots have equipped the Mephisto with the new KingTech 320 turbine. This engine has blown us all away, literally, with its power and reliability. The slightly higher weight might just be the reason for its performance and reliability and is more than enough reason to do all the little changes in the Mephisto V2 to reduce weight wherever it's possible. The big engine is still flown at pretty low power settings throughout the flight, except for the power consuming 3D hover serquences, but overall a 5 litre fuel tank has proven to be sufficient. A set of soft bag tanks will be offered very soon, bespoke made for our Mephisto V2, eliminating even the 300+ gram of a header tank. However, the previous dual fuel tank with 6 Litre or even 7.2 Litre capacity can be still used, the mounts herefore are not glued in anymore, but included in the kit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vector thrust tube has been upgraded. The vector is now mounted to the rear former in the fuselage, which eliminates any trim change due to heat extension by variable temperatures. The vector diameter is larger than the thrust tube diameter, reduing the thrust loss of the vector to almost zero, as there is no restriction at all when not deflected.  The thrust tube itself is designed to last the high thrust of the big block engines with a spiral reinforcement over the whole length. We moved away from the bell mouth and designed an aerodynamically well working intake lip instead, which creates more laminar airflow in the thrust tube making it run much cooler. That also is important since for weight saving reasons it is only a single layer tube. (Please note: Both, fuel tank and vector tube, are not included in the kit but must be purchased extra)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLanding Gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retract setup is quite unique, because all 3 gear legs retract forward. The very special feature is that the gear, when retracted, still has 1\/3rd of the wheel exposed and the front fuselage \/ center wing assembly is sitting on its wheels even with the gear retracted. This makes not only the handling, storage and transportation of this main component so easy, it also allows to land with retracted landing gear (e.g. due to a malfunction) without putting a scratch to the plane. Who knows what it could be good for when flying in 3D-mode low to the ground... The Mephisto's electric retracts are built by ELECTRON especially for this airplane and come with the popular GS-200 controller. \u003cstrong\u003eThe V2 still utilized this very gear and nothing has changed, except that the gear doors have been eliminated!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the fact that the plane can broken in so many small pieces and all can be protected with a wonderful set of REVOC protection bags (available as accessory) it will fit even into a small station wagon, together with transmitter case, tool box and a big can of fuel...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlight Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the pilot is the limit of what the Mephisto can do. Fast and precise aerobatics are as possible as slow 3D stuff. A few \"gimmicks\" such as a T-cannelizer borrowed from the serious F3A pattern ships, as well as long horizontal straks in front of the stab, make the plane track in any attitude, upright, inverted or in knife edge, slow and fast, like never seen before. The 3D vector tube allows all kind of harriers, hovers, show rolls, waterfalls, what until now only could be performed with light weight aerobatic planes or with especially designed 3D Delta Jets - the Mephisto features the best from both worlds. Pattern precision and 3D extreme. So many World Class Pilots have put their hands on one and every single one had nothing but compliments about what an extraordinary flying machine that Mephisto really is...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA plane like no other. 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Why not build on a successful concept and perfect it with decades of all composite production experience? That way put a jet airplane on the market which is going to be the ultimate milestone for extreme light weight construction, structural strength and 3D aerobatic performance? CARF Models thought so and teamed up with Ralph and Enrico to rework and kit their world famous J-10 model, which they had initially scratch built and perfected over 4 flying seasons. CARF Models added in their production experience, their sense for scale appearance and created something really unique on the model jet market. The idea was to make this breath-taking design available to all modelers with a desire to experience 3D Jet performance at its BEST!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"features\" id=\"features\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, what do you get with a CARF Models J-10 kit? Basically, the typical CARF values and so much more:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight weight total area vacuum sandwich parts from glass, Kevlar and carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal design features taken over from the original airplane such as engine position, thrust vector design, fuselage separation, canard installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious facelift at nose, canopy and fin area, improving scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra strong and light weight landing gear mounts, installed with complex jigs right in the moulds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-foils and other dimensions unchanged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted in the moulds in the 2013 scheme, single colour or any custom scheme you can imagine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tanks, plumbing materials and a thrust vector „tumble tube“ with all linkages and mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive manual made by the designers of the original plane and other accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe CARF Models Chengdu J-10 will always be a very special product with the potential to follow the legacy of world famous designs such as Kangaroo, Flash\/Ultra Flash and Eurosport. We at CARF Models are thankful and proud that Ralph and Enrico have entrusted us to carry their J-10 to the next level and make her available to all of you!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"Chengdu J-10 3D (Display Scheme)","offer_id":54871145087362,"sku":"191000","price":3556.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chengdu J-10 3D (McLaren Scheme)","offer_id":54871145120130,"sku":"192000","price":3654.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chengdu J-10 3D (Splinter Scheme Green)","offer_id":54871145152898,"sku":"193000-G","price":3763.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chengdu J-10 3D (Splinter Scheme Orange)","offer_id":54871145185666,"sku":"193000-O","price":3763.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chengdu J-10 3D (Splinter Scheme Yellow)","offer_id":54871145218434,"sku":"193000-Y","price":3763.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/files\/CARFChengduJ-103D190000.jpg?v=1733994832"},{"product_id":"carf-viperjet-mk-ii-2023-edition","title":"CARF ViperJet MK II (2023 Edition)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCARF ViperJet MK II (2023 Edition) 150000\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA classic aircraft made in new molds and with new features, starting from Oct 1st, 2023\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"general\" name=\"general\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most successful Sport Jets ever got a makeover. CARF-Models is bringing this great flying plane back, made in brand new moulds. Lots of design improvements have been incorporated, such as a new, much more efficient and easier to do turbine installation, a new, beautiful shiny Kevlar fuel tank and gear mounts in wing and fuselage which are finally perfectly adjusted to the Electron ER40 gear we supply as an accessory item.  Of course, just as always, ARF and painted in the moulds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Viper is a highly prefabricated kit, truly ARF and well engineered. It has proven for many years to be a robust jet, competing at the highest level in aerobatic contests around the world. Besides the new features, it still incorporates the below: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 part fuselage, which can be permanently glued or removably bolted together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable fin with the rudder being attached with a steel hinge pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite wing with straight wing tips, ailerons and huge flaps on elastic hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge stab with readily installed and aligned stab tube, elevator elastic flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuge canopy with components for a vacuum formed cockpit included, providing the option to make a very detailed scale cockpit with aftermarket parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanding gear mounts adjusted for the commonly used Electron ER-40 gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted in the mould in standard schemes, colour swaps or fully customized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll new is the design of the thrust tube and engine mount, which allows a very easy engine installation without having to drill holes in the wooden mounting rails. T-Nuts are already installed and the engine gets bolted to the carbon tabs while outside the model. it comes even with a wooden jig to drill the holes for the engine mount perfectly aligned. The most efficient intake lip design is replacing the bell mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStructural Components\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuselage is separated right where the inlets hide the joint. It can be permanently glued or remain to be joined with 4 bolts. All structural components, as well as the stab and fin joiner sleeves, are glued in the mould for perfect alignment and structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wings have a well thought out spar and rib inlay. The gear mount, now perfectly adjusted for Electron ER-40 retract units, is very well integrated into this structure. Elastic flap hinges are built in flaps and ailerons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal stab is very large, that's why also this component needs considerable integral reinforcement. The removable fin features a hidden linkage and control horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFuel Tank\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new 4 litre fuel tank is optionally available as an accessory. It's made in new moulds, shiny from the outside, featuring our new tank fittings for clunk and vent line. It does NOT include a UAT (hopper tank) anymore because there are too many different systems available and preferred by our customers. New mounts with a milled wood foam structure and carbon tubes are included in the tank set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRetract\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom now on we only provide the Electron ER-40 retract set for our Viperjet. It is perfectly suited for the weight of the plane. After all the mounting hardware in the plane has been adjusted for the use of Electron ER-40 gear units, installation is now as easy as anyone could imagine. Nosewheel steering is now done with a servo mounted to the strut, eliminating all external linkages. For the main struts and wheels the cut-outs are already pre-made in the wings. Bolting the new Electron gear into the new kit is a matter of minutes... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend to use this landing gear, as it is designed for the purpose and will give you hassle free installation and operation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCockpit Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmitted, not a superscale cockpit. But hey, everybody knows that a superscale cockpit is always and expensive and heavy project. Our philosophy at CARF is to provide a good looking, light weight cockpit which makes the plane look good on the ground and in the air. Therefore, we opted to install the 4 elements (2 seats and 2 dash boards) separately, using only Velcro for a very quick installation and removal. Supports and mounts are glued into the front fuselage permanently, where they do not interfere with other equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIncluded Hardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs usual, CARF only provides high quality hardware with any of their kits. There is no exception for the Viper. Complete and well prepared all bolts, nuts, ball links and linkages are included. Two equipment trays, designed to be installed and removed with little effort, and other wooden parts are CNC milled plywood, some carbon fibre reinforced. We want to make sure that our Viper is a joy to build, and fly. Good hardware is a key factor for successful operation. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the contents of the hardware kit have been adjusted to the new 2023 version. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"flying\" name=\"flying\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFlying Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlying the ViperJet is a great experience. Here nothing has changed  from the old kit to the new. Great slow flight characteristics and still the plane is capable of fast fly-bys straight like an arrow. Neutral roll performance and strong enough to survive snaprolls, too. The ground handling is great due to the wide trailing link gear, and the wheels are large enough to handle well on grass runways. Yes, there are quite some Vipers out there. But this new CARF-Viperjet is best quality kit, backed by the CARF spare parts policy and after sales service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, if you are shopping for a Viper in the 160-180 N engine class, consider the all new CARF ViperJet MK2 is your best choice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARF Models","offers":[{"title":"ViperJet 2023 Edition (Pioneer Scheme)","offer_id":54872815960450,"sku":"157000","price":4041.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ViperJet 2023 Edition (McLaren Scheme)","offer_id":54872815993218,"sku":"158000","price":4140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ViperJet 2023 Edition (Cayman Scheme)","offer_id":54872816025986,"sku":"1510000","price":4140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4858\/8275\/files\/CARFViperJetMKII_2023Edition_1500001.jpg?v=1734105010"},{"product_id":"carf-joker-480000","title":"CARF Joker 480000","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCARF Joker 480000\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew style - New price!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNow available as Kit Only Version and with the ARF-Plus package installed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"info\" name=\"info\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Sport jets are trendy...! The CARF-Models Joker is following this development, being based on our former and smaller EDF Sport Jet \"Spark\", now a little enlarged in size, simplified in design and prepared for the increasingly popular 70-80 N jet engines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 cm wing span and a little under 2m length, single piece wing and stab mounted to the fuselage from the bottom with 2 dowels and 2 bolts, all control surfaces pre-hinged as elastic flaps, all these features follow the successful path of our larger sport jets, such as the UltraFlash. To make it even more compact, the fuselage has a removable nose cone which allows transportation in very small cars. And the box size is very small as well, thus UPS shippable around the globe at economical prices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe component layout is very simple, open ducting and a single central fuel tank makes all installation very easy and light. It is prepared to side-mount 8 common 15 mm servos such as a SAVOX 1260. Prefabrication has been taken to a level where only the servos have to be clicked in and engine has to be mounted with 4 screws. The electric retract is included in the kit and already installed. A complete hardware includes linkages and all necessary hardware in German quality. Also in prefabrication and completeness it becomes a benchmark. Almost Plug\u0026amp;Play the Joker comes along, \u003cstrong\u003eif the ARF Plus package is ordered together with the kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"flying\" name=\"flying\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eRC Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll servos are prepared to be mounted on their side. Common size 15mm servos are used. A regular 15 mm Mini Servo just drops in and get held down with a carbon plate and two screws. High quality linkages, cut to their exact length, are included in the hardware bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"retract\" name=\"retract\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eLanding Gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models Joker can be equipped with an electric retract set. It includes rugged rubber wheels, electric brakes and an integrated controller operating all the functions either from the receiver battery or from a separate power source. The nose gear comes with a direct servo mount on the strut, eliminating additional mechanical connections or cables. The gear is very strong and proven by thousands of similar sized sport jets on our flying fields world wide. Besides purchasing this gear as an accessory, you can opt for the ARF Plus package, where landing gear, thrust tube and fuel tank are readily installed in the plane. This must be ordered together with the kit, cannot be retrofitted by us later. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"fuel\" name=\"fuel\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ePropulsion \u0026amp; Fuel System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CARF-Models Joker is designed for 70-80 N engines. These engines are light weight, have very economical fuel consumption, thus allow flying times of well over 7 minutes with the included fiberglass fuel tank. The fuel tank mount is already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuel tank set can be purchase as accessory and comes with a hopper tank and all plumbing hardware. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual wall thrust tube is made from superlight stainless steel and aluminium, has a carbon entry cone and drops right into the fuselage, interlocking with the engine formers. It can be purchased as accessory as well. All together it is installed if the ARF-Plus package is chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"conclusion\" name=\"conclusion\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFlight Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no difference in flight performance to even significantly larger Sport Jets. The CARF-Models Joker flies \"large\". Not twitchy at all, rock solid it all manoeuvres. The speed range is wide and both the aerobatic capabilities as well as the slow flight characteristics are extremely impressive. 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The regular kit comes now without landing gear, tank and thrust tube. An ARF plus package where the gear, tank and thrust tube is factory installed can be ordered on top of the kit. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo often we were asked whether or not we would supply the UltraFlash EVO without landing gear. Be it because there was a gear set still around, or simply our choice of JP brand wasn't convenient. With our Rebels it always was easy. You just ordered the plain ARF kit. In case you wanted to enjoy the ultra high prefabrication with gear, tank and thrust tube installed, you simply added the ARF-Plus package on top of that. And this is exactly how our UltraFlash EVO is going to be supplied now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important information is that all the good things have been kept. The perfect size, the ultimate strength, the great aerobatic capabilities, the wide speed range, the rugged construction. Also we commit to impressive, new schemes as always. Composite parts painted in the molds with  touched up seams as well as functional accessories have always been the key components for our Flash\/Ultraflash, and will be in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, there were still a few things which grew a little outdated over time. So nobody needed the receiver pack pockets in the wood structure anymore, where the bulky NiCd batteris would fit - neither the mount for the mechancial air valve. Even though it was a little sentimental when we actually got rid of it: 12 years of an un-paralleled success story eliminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut all the improvements in detail, the fine tuning of the successful design, make still a big difference and a great step forward. Of course pre-fabrication became even higher, we even offer an \u003cstrong\u003eoptional\u003c\/strong\u003e installation of electric retracts for you right in the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the UltraFlash EVO in the air will require no more than 10 hours of work, including the installation of servos and propulsion. THAT's a revolution for the price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer the UltraFlash EVO in new schemes and in a white base, ready to apply various vinyl wraps we're going to offer. Just as car-wrapping has become increasingly popular, so you can change the appearance of your UltraFlash EVO as you wish, anytime and economically, with a new wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFuselage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuselage is pretty much unchanged on the outside, in the wood structure details lie the improvements. A simplifying \"nose job\" allows easier gear and RC installation. We have eliminated the intake liner, shortened the structural intakes to give more room for fuel. The canopy mount has remained the same, as well as the simple but attractive cockpit tub, which can be installed easily for a great look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWing and Stab\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wing was redesigned in the gear mount area, allowing the struts and wheels of the new retracts to fit precisely into the wheel wells. The servo mounts for the flap and aileron servos are now pre-assembled and absolutely ready for your servo install. The stabs will accept elevator servos with up to 21 mm width now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePropulsion and Fuel System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle but noticable changes in this area have really improved the overall quality and practicability of the UltraFlash. The Turbine mounting itself hasn't changed, but we have redesigned how the thrust tube assembles and mounts in the fuselage. The connection between carbon bell mouth and stainless thrust tube is prepeared with pre-drilled holes so that it can be inserted in the fuselage and then screwed together in seconds. We have also changed the thrust tube material to the hard and superlight 0.15mm stainless steel we were able to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast but not least, a new fuel tank with 3.5 l capacity will eliminate the need for the wing tank when using larger engines, and render the optionally available saddle tanks completely unnecessary. Instead the \u003cstrong\u003ewing tank can be used for smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e. Therefore the intakes have been shortened and the removable intake liner eliminated. This simplification of the fuel system is one of the biggest improvements, we're sure. For the SPEED junkies it can be said, that the optional small main tank in conjunction with the full intake liner, are still available and can be installed optionally. \u003cstrong\u003eThrust tube and fuel tank are now available as accessory and will only be installed, if you order the ARF-Plus package with the kit. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRetracts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new electric retractable landing gear has been designed and put in production, which fits the new UltraFlash EVO like a glove. This E-Gear can be ordered pre-installed by the factory, so it will be immediately functional. Highly abrasion resistant wheels are installed, electric brakes are perfectly dimensioned for a smooth and safe stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlying Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, that's the only area where there is no change at all. It is just as awesome as all the previous versions of Flash\/UltraFlash were, to put this design pinnacle through its paces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom an effortless short take-off, through smooth flight routines the Ultra Flash installs confidence in any pilot who controls it. Rock solid when flown slowly, the large flaps make slow flybys a joy, but clean up and open the throttle fully and the Ultra Flash becomes a racing thoroughbred, the clean lines allow smooth fast aerobatics where she ’tracks like on rails’ When it’s time to land, the greatest joy occurs, lower the flaps to the landing position, increase the power to counter the huge drag and fly the Ultra Flash around to your landing site threshold, only chopping the power at the last minute, allows a super gentle touch down and short rollout. 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The last and until now most popular version of the Pirotti Models \"REBEL\" has received a full CARF-Models overhaul as well. It entered our production in a brand new set of moulds, ensuring first class composite parts with perfect fit and finish. It took us a while until all 4 sizes of Rebels were ready for serial production in our expected quality level, and unfortunately one has to be the last. But now: The Rebel PRO is also available and can be ordered directly via our web shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rebel PRO features a wing span of 2.6m and a fuselage length of about 2.85m. All up weight is approx. 20-22 kg wet and it will be perfectly powered by engines from 180 - 210 N thrust. As a specialty it features a 2-part fuselage so that you can break it down easily into well transportable components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rebels all feature this typical Italian design, a little like the charismatic Italian supercars we all know very well. Italian Design and German Engineering has never been a bad combination, so the all the Rebels will now be hard to beat! We all hope that by joining forces with CARF-Models’ powerful production plant, all the Rebels can be provided faster, in top notch quality and with much higher prefabrication than they used to be. All 4 sizes of the Pirotti Rebels will be available with the CARF-typical, new level of quality and prefabrication, so no different will be the most popular of them all, the Rebel PRO:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear Mounts installed, aligned and ready to drop in e-retracts, on the smaller versions even ARF-Plus with e-gear already installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl horns glued in, Servo mounts ready to drop in 8 mini servos and cut-to-length linkages with quality hardware are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanopy mounts (hooks and pin) are installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewing and stab joiners are high quality carbon tubes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted in the moulds, no matter whether single colour or more complex stock schemes are preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efuel tank, thrust tube and landing gear are available as accessories or will be already installed at almost no extra cost in the popular ARF-Plus versions we offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will purchase the landing gear, thrust tube and fuel tank separately, but the components we offer in our catalogue are perfectly designed and well fit for this airplane. Landing gear and fuel tank is identical to the one for the Rebel MAX, the thrust tube is of identical design and diameter, but shorter. It is recommended not to experiment with other products, but of course, its free for you to shop around. Currently we do not provide an ARF-Plus package for this size of airplane, these ARF-Plus packages are only available for the two smaller Rebels (HOT and Classic 2m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter how small or big it is - A Rebel is an all composite, well engineered airplane, with extreme structural strength, perfectly painted surface and well working, durable accessories. The Rebel Pro is considerably large, but still good to transport due to the 2-part fuselage. 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Due to its light weight and low wing loading, the strong landing gear and large wheel size, nothing is restricting you from taking off and landing on grass strips. Fast rolls, slow rolls, point rolls, large loops and cubans... and most impressive slow fly-bys with flaps fully extended and gear down. The most impressive part is that this plane requires absolutely NO knife edge mixing at all. You'll enjoy the total precision and the wide spektrum, we promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow get your order in for one, pick your scheme, chose an engine, 8 x 25kg standard size servos and go! It will be built easily over a few weekends because only the equipment installation is left for you, everything else is already built. 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Since it is very hard to find good original documentation, the cooperation with Pros like Bill Culberson and Jason Solmes has been priceless, and we would like to thank especially these two great MiG-17 enthusiasts, here and now, that our scale aircraft has become what it is: A great example of gold age jet aviation history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs a basic information, the aircraft is modelled in a scale of 1:3.7, which leaves it at a wing span of 265 cm and a weight of \u0026lt;25 kg (55 lb). It's a fully detailed all composite construction, the base model is painted silver in the moulds. The fuselage is made in a front and rear part for easy transportation, the wings are joined with a pair of 30 mm carbon tubes. 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It is a light weight CARF-Models construction made in Germany, based on ELECTRON gear units with GS-200 controller. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConformal fuel cells with the volume of 5 litre are just perfect for engines between 200 and 250 N thrust and a spiral reinforced stainless steel thrust tube with carbon intake lip has been specifically designed for the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scale cockpit made by the man himself, Francesco Mondinelli, in Italy, includes a sliding canopy mechanism. A true scale pilot is available through Tailored Pilots, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe fly the prototype with a Kingtech K-235 G4 but any engine between 200 and 220 N will work, too. 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