The first airplane created is Jim Vigani’s 3DX Hobbies, Scratch Kit. The Scratch is great for beginner to intermediate sport flyers. It is a useful aerobatic trainer with sure movements. If you step up the motor, you can use this for high-speed maneuvers or even for pylon racing. This is an affordable plane to add to your lineup.
Specifications:
- AUW – 24 ounces
- Wing Span – 40 inch
- Fuselage – 31 inch
- Wing Area – 320 sq in
- Wing Loading – 10.8 oz/sqft
- The recommended equipment list:
- Radio – 4 Channel Rx
Motor / Prop – A2212-10 and APC 9 x4.7 SF (for beginners) or A2217-9 and APC 9 x 6E (for higher performance)
Speed Controller – 40A
Servos – Two Corona DS-929MG Digital Metal Gear High Speed Servos for ailerons
Two Corona DS-939MG Digital Metal Gear High Torque Servos for rudder and elevator
This is a short kit, all needed wood is included plus plans. Kits are cut to order, please allow 1-2 weeks.
Due to the rise in balsa pricing, the kits price has gone up.