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Kevin McGrath · 11-09-2005, 05:33 PM

Jack Stafford models are arguably some of the finest true scale designs to be had.
See WWW.jsmodels.com
What looks like a new field for them is a short kit they are now advertising for a 50%

Smith Mini Plane bipe,which because the real one is so small comes out to 102" wingspan with power from 100 to 150cc.
Advertised price for the short kit is US$340 which it appears only gets you the cowl,welded wire gear,the plans,and instructions with photos,but maybe I misunderstood since this appears rather expensive.
No matter ,this could be a scale project of a lifetime for the right modeller and spectacular in the air no doubt.........wish this was around before I started my twin Beech project.

ModelBuilder · 11-10-2005, 09:14 AM

That price sounds right. A FG cowl for the 44% Pitts from Cactus Aviation is $275 US and the wheel pants are $75 US each. The Smith Miniplane is an undermodeled subject for sure. As far as I know there is just the Sig kit and two builders plans about 64" and 88".

I would like to see the Baby Great Lakes in model form, but have never seen a plan or a kit.

ModelBuilder · 11-10-2005, 01:03 PM

88" Miniplane plans are frequently on ebay and being sold by the rightful owner of the designs. Top quality plans. I've bought several of his designs.

11-09-2005, 05:33 PM	#1
Kevin McGrath RCC Pro Contributor I am: kevin w Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sault Ste marie,Ont. Canada Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,958 Total Props: 1	For Bipe lovers Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Jack Stafford models are arguably some of the finest true scale designs to be had. See WWW.jsmodels.com What looks like a new field for them is a short kit they are now advertising for a 50% Smith Mini Plane bipe,which because the real one is so small comes out to 102" wingspan with power from 100 to 150cc. Advertised price for the short kit is US$340 which it appears only gets you the cowl,welded wire gear,the plans,and instructions with photos,but maybe I misunderstood since this appears rather expensive. No matter ,this could be a scale project of a lifetime for the right modeller and spectacular in the air no doubt.........wish this was around before I started my twin Beech project. __________________ MAAC 6401LCD IMAA 27023 IMAC 3710 The Planet is doing what it has always done.......floods,volcanic eruptions storms, earthquakes.........but today there are more people in the way.
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11-10-2005, 09:14 AM	#2
ModelBuilder RCC Senior Contributor I am: Bill H Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Owen Sound ON Radio of choice: DX9 iX12 DX18 # of RCs: 50+ Feedback: 5 / 100% Posts: 678 Total Props: 1	That price sounds right. A FG cowl for the 44% Pitts from Cactus Aviation is $275 US and the wheel pants are $75 US each. The Smith Miniplane is an undermodeled subject for sure. As far as I know there is just the Sig kit and two builders plans about 64" and 88". I would like to see the Baby Great Lakes in model form, but have never seen a plan or a kit. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Nothing will love you more than your dog.
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11-10-2005, 01:03 PM	#3
ModelBuilder RCC Senior Contributor I am: Bill H Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Owen Sound ON Radio of choice: DX9 iX12 DX18 # of RCs: 50+ Feedback: 5 / 100% Posts: 678 Total Props: 1	88" Smith Miniplane 88" Miniplane plans are frequently on ebay and being sold by the rightful owner of the designs. Top quality plans. I've bought several of his designs. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Nothing will love you more than your dog.
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