EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT MODELS: Zodiac XL & Velocity XL

Model Airplane News, Jan 2004

Here's a different twist: RC models of experimental ribmebuilt aircraft! These planes are designed to be true to scale and feature balsa-sheeted, EPS foam wings and white Oracover covering. The 60.5-inch-span Zodiac XL costs $295. is fully built up and has fiberglass wheel pants and cowl and a clear plastic canopy; a .35 to .58 2-stroke or .45 to .60 4-stroke is recommended. The 80-inchspan Velocity XL retails for $449 and features fiberglass parts with balsa reinforcement; it's designed to use a .90 to 1.20 2-stroke. Each kit comes with all necessary hardware as well as a fuel tank, landing gear, engine mount and spinner.

Experimental Aircraft Models (800) 292-1707; (248) 473-7232; rchomebuilts.com.