Author Topic: Four New Brodak Kits (Read 6426 times)

Sam Laughery · « **on:** May 16, 2006, 12:05:52 PM »

There are four new Brodak kits that will be available soon. They are the La-5, Magician, Hellcat and the Goldberg Lil Jumping Bean. John has completed the prototypes and the guys have started laser cutting the wood. I've attached pics of the Magician and Hellcat. I think pics of the La-5 will be in CLW. There is still a lot of work to be done so they won't be available for another month or so.

Sam

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2006, 03:09:19 PM »

very cool.....what does the LA-5 look like?

never heard of it before.

Sam Laughery · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2006, 04:48:27 PM »

The La-5 is a WWII Russion fighter. Google it on the web and you will get some pretty good pics.

Sam

wwwarbird · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2006, 05:08:45 PM »

It looks like the Hellcat is the same 48" wing as some of the other Brodak warbirds, is it?
It's great to see more new kits becoming available, bring 'em on!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2006, 05:16:20 PM »

Another GREAT place to reference aircraft is airliners.net. Go to the photo search section and put in your selection and you'll see many photos of about any aircraft you can think of. It's great for paint scheme ideas or many other things. You could literally spend hours on the site.
I just looked up the LA-5 there, and it looks basically like a radial engined LAGG-3, similar the one Brodak already produces.

Sam Laughery · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2006, 05:47:52 PM »

Here is some additional info:

ORIGINAL MAGICIAN CLP-65
Classic Legal
Wing Span 43 1/4"
Sing Area 407 Sq. In.
Length 32 1/2"
Engine Size .25 - .35

HELLCAT F-6-F-3 CLP-77
Stunt or Funscale Series
Wingspan 53"
Wing Area 540 Sq. In.
Engine Size .35 - .46

LA-5 CLP-61
Wing Span 52"
Sing Area 502 Sq. in.
Length 46.5"
Ebgine Size .40 - .56 Four Stroke

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2006, 08:27:39 PM »

I don't think the original Magician had that many ribs, or am I seeing something that is not there.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2006, 08:31:30 PM »

What ever happened to the Mo-Best that was supposed to be in production? DOC Holliday

Walter Hicks · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2006, 08:40:41 PM »

Does the hellcat have the same airfoil as the P-40 ? Did Pat Johnston Design it?

The P-40 Warhawk flies excellent! the Hellcat sounds similar in area etc. W Hicks

Steve Holt · « **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2006, 09:55:08 PM »

Quote from: Cyclone on May 16, 2006, 08:27:39 PM

I don't think the original Magician had that many ribs, or am I seeing something that is not there.

The original had half ribs along the LE. Note that this is the original version and is smaller than the Midwest kit.
Steve

Jim Oliver · « **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2006, 10:16:25 PM »

Just when I thought I had enough kits!!

That F6F3 has me hooked.

Jim Oliver

Sam Laughery · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2006, 01:23:31 PM »

Quote from: jeholliday on May 16, 2006, 08:31:30 PM

What ever happened to the Mo-Best that was supposed to be in production? DOC Holliday

I'll have to check on the Mobest and get back to you.

The Hellcat was designed by Harry Crespo who is a member of John's local club. The airfoil is very similar to the warbird series.

Steve is right. This original version of the Magician has half ribs.

We have two Pat Johnson designs on the drawing board. The Spitfire Mk16 and the Corsair(yes with the gull wing)

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2006, 01:37:57 PM »

The Corsair should be a real winner. A lot of appeal to that plane. Never had one as a stunter but did build 2 of the Sterling scale F4U's

catdaddy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2006, 03:43:40 PM »

Quote from: jeholliday on May 16, 2006, 08:31:30 PM

What ever happened to the Mo-Best that was supposed to be in production? DOC Holliday

Good question to ask Larry C. over on UHP
I believe the last I heard it has been scheduled for a Christmas 2006 release.
Not sure if it's going to be a kit or an ARF

Curmudgeon · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2006, 04:03:17 PM »

Quote from: catdaddy on May 17, 2006, 03:43:40 PM

Good question to ask Larry C. over on UHP
I believe the last I heard it has been scheduled for a Christmas 2006 release.
Not sure if it's going to be a kit or an ARF

I believe the last time I ping'd Larry C on the Mo'Best it was to come out as an ARF/ARC.... No lazer kit....

Sam Laughery · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2006, 08:55:17 PM »

Doc,

The intent is to have the Mobest produced as an ARF. It is currently on hold with no estimate on when it will be available.

Sam

Phil Spillman · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2006, 04:44:00 PM »

Hi Sam, Great looking new planes! I'll probablly have to have one of each! When will the Yak and Mustang be ready for sale? They too should sell like gas at$.259 as well!

Sam Laughery · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2006, 09:59:01 PM »

Phil,

Just finished the Mustang plans this week. John has the Yak prototype about half finished. I'd guess the Yak in 2-3 months and the Mustang probably a month or so later. Also have the Spitfire by Randy Johnson in the mix as well.

Sam

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2006, 10:11:25 PM »

Mustang?

? Which mustang is that going to be?

Is the corsair full fuse? and the spitfire???

just when I thought I had enough kits.....
W

Sam Laughery · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2006, 10:18:47 PM »

All of these are profile. The Mustang is the oriignal designed for PDQ and later purchased by Sterling. It's old time legal. The Spitfire and Corsair are new designs by Pat Johnson.

Sam

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2006, 11:11:23 PM »

oh well....if they are profile then I wont buy them.....the wife will be happy.. HA

Author Topic: Four New Brodak Kits (Read 6426 times)

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