Suitable models for precision aerobatics
Quite often fellow modelers asks me where to get suitable models for F3A. For the easier schedules the requirements of the model are more modest which makes it easier to find a competitive model. For F3A it's a bit more tricky to find them. The list of links below may help those out looking. Here are the ones that I am aware of, most prbably there are meny more ! Be aware that the focus is on European suppliers !
Creator
of world-class models made of fiberglass / Aramid / Carbon fuselages, and
conventional balsa-sheeted foam-core wings. Planes available includes : Alliance, Evolis XXL, Enigma, HydeAway, Synergy, Supreme, Suxess etc. Company is
located partly in France and Belgium.
Wolfgang
Lorentz sells a huge range of composite models, some with foam-core wings,
others with full composite moulded wings.
Delro
has launched a couple of interesting models for el-powered F3A. They also
has quite a few quality kits for large aerobatic scale-models.
This Spanish
manufacturer has a couple of fine models, the kits seem to be of excellent
quality. Pricing and quality is competitive.
PAF
is most known for their gliders, but also has a couple of F3A models in their
range. Most are of the old school, but not all.
Vladimir
Kozlovski in Russia is manufacturing the model Angels Shadow. The availability is limited, which is understandable taking the amount of work
to make them into consideration. It seems that Noel
Barrett from Ireland has got the European distribution.
ProBuild
in UK is supplying equipment and services to the F3A community. Included are a
couple of models from their own production.
Elation has a few modeles from their own production, the Zephyr is the
biggest. Good prices !
Krill
is most known for their bigger models, but the Spark is now beeing used by
several top pilots.
Protech has quite a few models suitable for those who want to try pattern-type
flying.
BN-Models from Turkey has a couple of nice entry-level models, and some equipment.
Contra-rotating propellor-drive for electrics, etc.
Bernt Olsson supplies F3A related equipment and models.
Full composite models from Italy
Full composite models from Poland
=== From Asia ===
The Chinese company Oxai makes a few completely finished F3A-models, their Impression was flown by at least one of the Chinese team on WC 2003 . The quality seems to be very good. They have now got an European agent.
Full
composite models from Thailand
Chinese
World Models have a huge range of ARF models, including a couple of entry- to
intermediate- level F3A models. Available in Norway from Norwegian
Modellers
Mega
Model has a few models of different sizes.
Classic
wooden kits from Japan
Classic wooden kits from Japan
Yes,
Hirobo most know for helicopters also make some F3A type of airplanes.
CM-Pro has a few entry level models.
Again,
some nice entry-level airplanes.
It
should not be necessary to introduce Naruke.
Nishioka offers models and some nice equipment.
=== From the American continent ===
From Argentina, a rising star of F3A models
Symphony
For
woodbuilders.
Canadian supplier