ASM Avro Lancaster ARTF

Specification

• Wingspan:3050mm (120in)
• Servos:16 (9 x 6kg, 2 x 3kg mini, 5 x std)
• Electric Motor:Vortex 35/48/939 x 4
• S/C Rec:Hi Model Fly 60 Opto x 4
• Weight:13kg (28.7lbs)
• Radio System:7-9 Channel
• IC Engine:.40 2-Stroke, .52-.56 4-Stroke x 4
• LiPo:Hi Model GP 4S 4000mAh 25c x 4

The Avro Lancaster is probably the most famous of all the British four engine heavy bombers of the war years and was possibly the most effective bomber of the period. It became world famous for its role in one of the most audacious raids of the war, the attack against the Mohne, Eder and Sorpe Dams on the Ruhr by Lancasters from 617 Squadron, this being immortalised in the 1955 film of the raid, entitled “The Dambusters”.

This superb 1/10th scale replica comprises a fuselage with an internal structure of ply formers and carbon fibre longerons, with the outer skin being moulded from tough ABS plastic. Wings and tail surfaces are all built up and sheeted, using laser cut ribs for accuracy, prior to being sheeted with best quality balsa, following which they are covered in film and the final paint finish is applied.

To assist in both transport and storage the model breaks down into manageable sections, the tailplane halves being removeable, the fuselage separating into two pieces and the wing into three, with assembly at the field taking just a few minutes. With a wingspan of a full ten feet, the ASM Lancaster is an imposing sight in the air, and with the relatively low wing loading is an easy to fly and very stable model. The flaps are highly effective, enabling the model to fly into and out of fairly restricted runways, and the low speed handling is excellent, making take off and landing simple. Either two or four stroke engines can be used, or as an alternative, modern electric power is eminently suitable giving the additional benefits of lack of noise and almost complete reliability.

Options available include retracting undercarriage, spring loaded struts, bomb door opening kit and scale bomb load.