The Acme 48” Beechcraft Model 18 is in current production!
Specifications:
Wingspan: 48”
Weight: 20-21 ounces (including retracts)
Wing Area: 350 Sq In
Power:
(2) Himax 2212-1180 brushless
(1) 3S 1300-1800 Lithium polymer battery pack (2) 9A ESC
(2) 7x4 thin E Props.
48” Acme Beech Model 18: $ 124.95
Announcing the second addition to the civilian scale lineup of beautiful, scale electric powered airplanes designed by Sky Greenawalt of Acme Aircraft. Sky is a masterful airplane designer, and we are proud to have an exclusive arrangement to produce parts from his designs.
The prototype model of this design was masterfully built by Sky himself, and as you can see, this kit can create a stunningly accurate scale masterpiece.
Construction is very straightforward, but it is intended for experienced builders. Approximate construction time is 50-75 hours for building and finishing. The helpful online build thread (linked above) is very helpful, as is the exhaustive 9 page instruction manual that is available below.
You can download and review the manual, including a complete listing of additional materials that the builder will need to supply, by clicking the link below.
Builders Short Kit Contents:
Balsa wood Parts:
(7) Laser cut sheets 1/16” x 4 x 24
(2) Laser cut sheets 3/32” x 4 x 24
(3) Laser cut sheets 1/8” x 4” x 24”
(1) Laser cut sheets 3/16” x 4 x 24
Kit includes (2) 24x48 inch CAD printed (not copied) original plans, 2 vacuum pre-formed plastic motor cowlings with radial engine molded in. Free download of 9 page instruction manual (see link at bottom left side of page).
In standard short-kit fashion, the builder will “season to taste” with his own stock of sheet balsa, strip wood, hardware and the power and electronic components to completion.
Aircraft Plywood Parts:
(1) Laser cut sheets 1/32” x 4 x 24
1/16” Ply retract mounts
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Power System Package: Includes:
(2) Himax 2212-1180 Brushless Outrunner Motors
(2) Castle Creations Thunderbird 9 ESC’s
(2) APC 7x4 thin E propellers
