This is a 1/4 scale, Radio Controlled, Glow Powered, Almost-Ready-to-Fly
Great Planes Shoe String Racer Airplane Covered in Top Flite MonoKote.
Great for Intermediate Modeler/Fliers or a first scale airplane.
A small homebuilt racer first seen in the 1940s, the Shoestring has since
become a classic. Its simplicity made it a favorite with builders...its
maneuverability appealed to fun-loving pilots. Those same qualities make
the Great Planes Shoestring a standout amoung R/C models.
FEATURES: Constructed of balsa and plywood.
Covered in Top Flite MonoKote.
IMAA Legal
One-piece fiberglass cowl comes painted in two colors, and will
conceal most 2- and 4-stroke engines within the recommended range.
Durable fiberglass wheel pants also come factory-painted to match the
model's trim scheme.
Canopy comes pre-formed for easy assembly, with rear section factory-
painted to match the fuselage.
Radio gear installs easily inside the spacious radio compartment.
Dual aileron servos (one mounted in each wing half) simplify
installation and boost precision and authority.
Heavy-duty scale aluminum landing gear mounts easily from inside
the fuselage.
Easy 14-20 hours of assembly.
INCLUDES: Pre-built fuselage, wing and tail assemblies, fiberglass cowling and
wheel pants, 420cc (14oz) fuel tank, clear canopy, 3" foam wheels,
1-1/4" tailwheel, 3mm aluminum main landing gear, 3/32" tailwheel
wire, 60-120 size nylon adjustable engine mount, decals, 3" red
nylon spinner, Great Planes hardware package, photo illustrated
instruction manual, CA hinges.
REQUIRES: Engine: .61 cu in (10cc)(2-stroke) (engine mounts on its side)
(Must use a Pitts-style muffler)
.91 cu in (15cc)(4-stroke) (engine mounts on its side)
(The muffler supplied with the engine can be used)
Radio: 4 channel
Servos: 5 standard (2-aileron, 1-elevator, 1-rudder, 1-throttle)
Y Harness: 1 (aileron servos)
Misc. Items: 3' medium fuel tubing, fuel, fuel filler valve, 1/4"
foam rubber, switch and charge mounting jack, 1/4" yellow striping
tape for canopy trim, building and field equipment.
SPECS: Wingspan: 61.5" (1560mm)
Wing Area: 713 sq in (46 sq dm)
Weight: 7 lb (3.2kg)(Ready to fly)
Wing Loading: 22.6 oz/sq ft (68.5 g/sq dm)
Length: 53" (1345mm)
Airfoil: Semi-Symmetrical, Mid Wing
Center of Gravity: With plane in upright position- 3-3/16" (81mm)
back from the wing's leading edge at the fuselage sides.
Control Throws- High Rate Low Rate
Ailerons: up and down 9/16" (14mm) 3/8" (9mm)
Elevators: up and down 3/4" (19mm) 1/2" (13mm)
Rudder: left and right 1-1/4" (32mm) 3/4" (19mm
COMMENTS: The pilot figure shown in the pictures is not included. Use a 1/4
scale pilot (WBRQ2626). You will only be using the head portion,
not the entire bust in the cockpit.
Photographs and scale documentation research coutesy of Bob Banka's
Scale Model Research.
JAL 2/27/01
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