DH 82A Tiger Moth Geared Speed 400

[Mark Winstanley]

Now available:

DH 82A Tiger Moth for geared speed 400 power. Kit features laser cut balsa and ply wood parts, plastic cowl and hardware.

Cost $69.95 CAD approx US$45 plus shipping and applicable taxes. See our web site at www.kam.on.ca fax us at 613 822 8199 or email your order to sales@kam.on.ca

[CA'ed fingers]

Hi Mark,

Looks good! Any chance we can get more details? Size, weight, wing loading... Also, maybe a picture of kit components? Details on flight performance?

Thanks,
eric

[Mark Winstanley]

Sure thing Eric; attached is a photo of the kit parts. You get all the laser cut balsa and ply bits to make the model plus wire for the undercarriage, pushrods etc. You need to supply the usual wheels, radio, motor/gearbox battery etc and covering.

Flying characteristics are good and the model should be able to take off from a closely mown grass strip. Tartmac should be no problem. Cruise at reduced throttle and stooge around the airfield just like the original full size. Loops and barrel rolls are possible if you dont mind the scale type manoeuvre. For the Tiger Moth a loop is preceeded by a considerable dive and with a hope and a prayer to get over the top!. Landings need power to be kept on until touch down (or just before) and a slight flare.

Model size is 36 inch wing span and 29 inches long (fits in the back of a very small car!). I must admit I havnt weighed mine but an estimate of about 16 to 20 oz seems about right. Wing area of about 380 square inches.