Hobbies And Interests
House of Balsa
The House of Balsa carries a number of airplane model kids and accessories. The radio-controlled Electric MicroAcro Cub is a laser cut model with a wingspan of 35 inches. The RG-51 Electric Rockwell is a 1/10 standoff scale that is designed by Nick Ziroli, an expert builder and flyer. T Electric Rockwell is an all balsa and plywood construction model that has a wing span of 47 inches and requires a four channel micro radio to fly. The Electric Nomad is an electric flying machine with a wingspan of 46 inches. Balsa House airplane kits all come with full color illustrated instructions. Airplane model kits can be purchased online and some are available from licensed distributors. The electric-powered radio-controlled planes from Balsa cost between $74 and $500 depending on the kit.
House of Balsa
10101 Yucca Road
Adelanto, CA 92301
760-246-6462
www.houseofbalsa.com
Dumas Products
Dumas makes radio-controlled electric model airplane kits that are suitable for both beginners and experts. The Pilatus Porter Kit was designed by Pat Tritle and has a 40-inch wingspan. The kit features full-size plans, laser cut parts made out of balsa wood and vacuum molded parts. Other model kits include the Waco YMF-5 kit, with a 35-inch wingspan, and the Aeronca with a 40-inch wingspan. Dumas radio-controlled model airplane kits are priced between $60 and $80 each and can be purchased online on the Dumas website or from a licensed retailer.
Dumas Products
909 E. 17th Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
800-458-2828
www.dumasestore.com
Multiplex USA
Multiplex USA makes radio-controlled plane model kits that are either from scratch, receiver ready or ready to fly. The ready-to-fly models are already put together and take very little input from the customer to make them fly. The model kits are for those who want to put the model together completely by themselves. The receiver ready models come partially constructed. Model kit examples include the Fun Cub, a multifaceted 55-inch wing span plane that is suitable for the backyard or beach and has a five channel control capability. The Twin Star II is a receiver ready model that is made completely of foam construction and has two Permax Speed 400 motors. Multiplex USA model kits are available for purchase from licensed vendors. If you want to purchase a Multiplex USA model, use the vendor locator feature on the Multiplex USA site to find the retailer nearest you.
Multiplex USA
12115 Paine Street
Poway, CA 92064
858-748-6948
www.multiplexusa.com