It is a simple and fast build that ends with a lightweight and great-flying model. The model is built mostly from Depron foam, with a small amount of balsa and light plywood thrown in.
Model type: Semi-profile foam park flyer
Skill level: Intermediate
Construction: 1/4-inch or 6mm Depron foam with 1/8-inch plywood motor mount
Wingspan: 47 inches
Length: 33.5 inches
Weight: 34 ounces
The Brewster F2A Buffalo was an American fighter designed and built by the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation. It was one of the first monoplane fighters with an arrester hook and won a competition against Grumman’s F4F Wildcat in 1939 to become the Navy’s first monoplane fighter.
By the time the US entered World War II, the Buffalo had become obsolete because of its ever-increasing weight from various modifications without a corresponding increase in power. The F2A only saw combat with US units once at the Battle of Midway, where it was outclassed by Japan’s extraordinary Mitsubishi Zero. After the Battle of Midway, the Buffalo was retired from combat and reassigned to training units.
Several other countries ordered the export version of the Brewster F2A-2 including Britain, Belgium, Netherlands, and Finland. The Finns were the most successful with the Buffalos—flying them against early Soviet aircraft with excellent results.
Electronic:
Surpass Hobby C3548 790KV Buy: FMS Predator 40A Brushless Buy: Microzone MC 2-4S 40A Buy: SG90 Mini Gear Micro Buy: JX PDI-1109MG 9g Metal Buy: SG92R Micro Digital Servo Buy: GAONENG GNB 11.1V 2200mAh Buy: ZOP Power 3S 11.1V Buy: ZOP Power 11.1V 2200MAH Buy: APC Style 1260 12x6 Buy: Gemfan Nylon High Efficiency Buy: Dynam 1260 Propeller 8mm Buy: Dynam 1360 Blades Propeller Buy:
In our bonus upload this week, we get a sneak peak at the new E-flite F-18 Blue Angels 80mm EDF! The E-flite F-18 was one of my favorites from last year and I actually considered painting it into...
