Old School Model Works Minuette Kit

Beautiful, isn't she?

And like all great ladies, her graceful ways are evident the moment she takes to the skies.

The Minuette is designed to mimic the look and feel of those wonderful Edwardian flying machines that were flown by those magnificent men.

Building the wing is a snap, as all of the ribs are laser-cut as part of our WEB-LOCK construction for proper alignment with minimum fuss.

If you want to go truly "old school", it can be built for simple 3-channel control (rudder, elevator, and throttle). For even more control, the included ailerons can be made fully functional (4-channel control).

Although power can come from glow or electric powerplants, a simple 3s electric setup is really what the Minuette is designed around. We've created the fuselage with a huge top hatch so you have quick access to batteries and a radio, and it also hides the wing bolts.

In the air, the Minuette is a simple, easy-to-fly cruising aircraft. Takeoffs are in just a few feet, even from grass runways. Once airborne, relax and gently glide her through the air through a series of low-passes, gentle turns, and even horizontal figure eights. With a 3200mAh battery, you can easily achieve 10+ minute flights with plenty of battery left for some touch-and-go's before landing.

The Minuette can even handle a bit of light wind without too much problem, and she is at her best taking off and landing into those gentle winds, if possible.

Please note that the Minuette is not designed (or stressed) for aerobatics. Also, the removable flying wires in the Accessory kit are decorative and not needed to fly - just to look great.

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 67.5 inches
• Wing Area: 630 sq. inches
• Length (airframe only): 38 inches
• Weight: 3.5-4 pounds RTF
• Radio: 3 or 4 channel (Sub-Micro servos, similar to HS-5065MG)

Power:

• Glow (.15-.25 glow)
• Electric (250+ watt, 40+ amp ESC, 3S 3200+mAh LiPo)

Premium USA Hardware

Included in each Old School Model Works kit is a premium hardware package. We only source our hardware from brand-name, USA manufacturers to guarantee the best quality.

WEB-LOCK Construction

There's nothing else like it. Build our wings, straight and true - with a minimum amount of fuss.

Front hatch

This extra-large top hatch gives you plenty of room to access the battery. It also hides the wing-bolts and gives access to the radio compartment. It's rear lock makes it quick to remove and quick to lock the hatch place.

3 or 4 channels

To aileron, or not to aileron? Whatever your answer is, parts are included to build the wing either way.

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Additional items needed to complete the Minuette kit:

• Propeller
• Engine/Motor mount & mounting hardware
• Radio system with 3 or 4 servos (we used Sub-Micro servos in our prototypes)
• "Y" servo harness (for ailerons)
• Pushrods (we recommend pull-pull for elevator and rudder, 6" pushrods for the ailerons)
• Clevises for the pushrods
• Wheels: two 3.5" vintage look tires
• Covering (typically one 2-meter roll will work)
• Optional Accessory Kit for a more "scale-like" look

Minuette Accessory Kit:

Although this optional accessory kit is not necessary for the Minuette to fly, it does add a bit of "scale-realism". The flying wires and pylons are removable for easy transport of the wing and fuselage. It includes:

• Ready-to assemble 3D printed dummy motor (based on the Anzani "W" 3-cylinder). It is designed and printed by Innov8tive Designs, and meant to slip over your electric motor, mounting to the firewall
• Pre-bent upper and lower flying-wire pylons
• Anchors, removable flying wires, hooks, and shrink-tubing

Not shown:

• Laser-cut profile pilot
• 4-color, peel-and-stick sticker sheet (pilot and instrument panel only)
• Instruction sheet

Due to high demand, allow at least 2 weeks or more for shipment.