de Havilland DH-88 Comet Short Kit
The
de Havilland DH-88 Comet was a purpose built racer for the England to
Melbourne race. Three Comets were entered in the race, two
finished placing first and fourth. The third racer, Black
Magic,
was leading the race when it burned up it’s engines after
getting
the wrong fuel in Allahabad. Apparently it was so far ahead
of
the pack, that their refueling crew did not expect them so
early.
The airfield crew on hand did not speak any English, and they put the
wrong fuel in the plane. The Grosvenerhouse went on to win
the
race.
We have enlarged the wing tips slightly and engineered in generous
washout in the wings to make this one smooth performer. All other
outlines are very scale. A built in hand grip aids in hand
launches, or it can be fitted with retracts.
Originally featured in the April 2007 Model Airplane News, we are now able to provide full size plans and illustrated construction manual.
Features
Traditional built up
construction
Built up wing with internal aileron torque rods
Specifications
- Wing Span: 50"
- Length: 36"
- Wing Area: 300 sq. in.
- Weight: 32 oz.
- Wing Loading: 15.3 oz/sq.ft.
- Recommended Motors: 2 x 7.2V SP400
- Recommended Battery: 3S LiPo
Kit Contents
- 5 Laser cut balsa and aircraft grade plywood sheets
- Vacuum formed canopy
- 2 Full size plan sheets
- Photo illustrated construction manual
Price
- Complete Short Kit: US$55.00 (Includes Shipping in the U.S.A.)
Accessories
- Vinyl decal set available from Vinyl Graphics by Greg (Order T&J Models Comet Grosvenor House, the Green One, or Black Magic)
