SNOOPY AND THE RED BARON
New Products That Are Worth a Closer Look
SNOOPY AND HIS SOPWITH Camel and the Red Baron Fokker Triplane kits were released approximately 50 years ago by Monogram Models. These kits were hugely popular—so much so that purchasing a vintage one today would be a much larger investment.
The good news is that these kits are produced today by Atlantis Models in the US! For less than $30 each, you can relive your childhood or make new memories. Using the original injection molds developed by the former Monogram Models, Atlantis provides the same plastic kit that features a snap-together assembly.
Both kits feature a removable battery tray located behind the motor that drives the propeller. No soldering or wiring is required. With the flick of a finger, the motor comes to life.
Assembly is what you would expect from a plastic model. The parts are on sprues and molded with the colors required for the kit. An illustrated instruction manual walks you through the process of turning the 28 parts for Red Baron or 38 parts for Snoopy into a nice display model. Peel-and-stick decals complete the finish on the models.
No painting is required to complete the models as shown in the photos; however, extra detailing can be done if desired, such as painting the Red Baron’s face.
The models can be displayed on their included bases, or you can display them sitting on their wheels. The only thing you’ll need to supply is a single AA battery to power each kit’s motor. It is recommended that you remove the battery if you do not plan to use the motor regularly because the battery will be slowly depleted.
Atlantis Models has brought back many kits from both Aurora Models and Monogram Models, so be sure to check out the company’s website.
Atlantis Models was founded in 2009 by Peter Vetri and Rick DelFavero, with some guidance from former Aurora Plastics project manager Andrew P. Yanchus. With a combined 60 years of experience, Atlantis is a venture run by lifelong hobbyists who have demonstrated their adeptness in sustaining a successful manufacturing business.
Atlantis Models maintains the proud traditions of the hobby, built upon world-class knowledge of service in the industry. The company is headquartered on Long Island, New York.
New Products from the Modeler’s Mall
Sunday Fighter (One-O Nine) @ $169.95 + S&H from Old School Model Works
Tel.: (513) 755-7494; website: www.oldschoolmodels.com
The Sunday Fighter One-O Nine from Old School Model Works is fast but not too fast, and maneuverable, agile, and responsive but not tricky. It’s a snap to build because of the interlocking design, and with a fully sheeted airframe, it’s surprisingly rugged.
The wing is removable for transport and storage (although the fully assembled model can fit in the trunk of most cars) and for easy access to the radio/servo area, where you can install nearly any brand of radio and control linkages.
The One-O Nine lacks landing gear, but don’t let this scare you. Hand-launching is easy because of the fuselage’s light weight and strengthened design. In the air, it looks the part without exposed gear to detract from the clean lines, and belly landings on grass are easy.
Although designed for electric power using a 350-plus-watt motor, 60-amp ESC, and 3S 2,200 mAh LiPo battery, a .25-size glow engine can be used as well. The engines are side-mounted, while the motors are mounted on the “extended” firewall to space the motor the proper distance forward.
When assembled, the One-O Nine is a blank canvas—apply any number of color schemes using the downloadable color scheme sheet on the Old School Model Works website or create your own.
1/20-Scale Albatros D.V Kit @ (prices will vary with currency conversion) + S&H from Microaces
Email: support@microaces.com; website: www.microaces.com
The new 1/20-scale Microaces Albatros D.V is quite possibly the most detailed RC microscale kit ever to enter the hobby market!
Tyvek, an innovative and strong sheet material, is used to create the fuselage skin over a 2mm foam skeleton frame. The wings are 1mm smooth-skinned foam, and the struts and undercarriage are a combination of printed and laser-cut polyester card and carbon fiber. The resin-based 3D printing gives a nearly flawless surface finish. The parts look as though they’ve been injection-molded, although the walls are only 1mm thick.
An important progression in how Microaces delivers its detailed manuals is the inclusion of QR codes on many of the pages. Scan a code and you’re linked to the online build video that relates to that part of the construction.
The Albatros D.V is available in two detailed liveries: that of Lt. Georg von Hantelmann (Death’s Head) and Lt. Paul Bäumer (Iron Eagle). The standard kit includes an AP05 5,000 Kv motor, GWS5030 propeller, and a 1.7-gram rotary aileron servo. A brushless electronics pack for the rudder and elevator servo and brushless receiver/ESC can be purchased separately.
HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2 1.3M Chandra Patey Limited Edition RTF @ $449.99 + S&H from Horizon Hobby
4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 338-4639; website: www.horizonhobby.com/hobbyzone/
The HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Chandra Patey Limited Edition RTF is based on the best-selling Carbon Cub S 2. It is a SAFE-equipped model that is one of the most versatile, capable, and easiest-to-fly RC airplanes, with scalelike looks to match.
Inspired by Chandra Patey’s (wife of Mike Patey of DRACO fame) full-scale Carbon Cub, this version exclusively includes two Spektrum 3S 2,200 mAh 30C G2 Smart LiPo batteries for easier and safer charging. Also included is a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle, plus a Steam code to download and activate the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC flight simulator. Decals, and markings that replicate Chandra’s full-scale aircraft, a collectible box, and a spare propeller are also included.
Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes can be easily changed between with the flip of a switch, while Panic Recovery Mode is available at the push of a button to prevent loss of control and crashes. Easily upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled technology to add AutoLand, Virtual Fence, and Holding Pattern features, and the optional Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) is easy to install for smoother landings.
The aircraft comes 100% complete and includes the Spektrum DXS controller/transmitter, batteries, and a charger, as well as a telemetry-capable ESC that can provide various real-time power system-related telemetry data to compatible transmitters.
Correction: The May 2022 “Modeler’s Mall” included information about the RC Solar Shield @ $35 + S&H from A&E RC Products. The contact information in the review was incorrect. A&E RC Products’ contact information:
A&E RC Products; 1356 E. Highland Rd., Waxahachie TX 75167; Tel: (404) 805-8866; email www.aercproducts.com.
