VMAR Spitfire EP ARF Kit (47" Wingspan)
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VMAR Supermarine Spitfire EP ARF - The Legend of Great Britain.
One of the most deadly fighter aircraft in the skies of Great Britain, the legendary RAF Spitfire prowled the European skies with insidious dominance, equipped to decimate the Luftwaffe with legendary speed and power. Triumphing over the Luftwaffe, the Spitfire is legendary in form, and arguably one of the most beloved aircraft in the skies today.
Replicated in stunning form, VMAR summons the ghosts of WW2, with scale detail that can be appreciated at every angle. Dressed in the classic RAF trim, the livery of this kit is instantly recognizable, hearkening back to the war torn skies of WW2.
Easy to assemble in true ARF form, the Spitfire is pre-covered in vivid Polycote ECS covering, offering a rapid assembly process that can be completed in hours versus days. A joy to pilot, the Spitfire utilizes full span ailerons, actuated by (1) micro servo per aileron for the ultimate in control. Rounded out with full (4) channel control, the Spitfire offers a true scale flight experience that can be built on a budget.
A fully electric affair, the RAF Spitfire awaits your brushless motor of choice with a no modification necessary Power Module design. Utilizing fixed landing gear in the classic tail dragger layout, the Spitfire captures the stunning form of this legendary fighter, with a high performance persona that can be appreciated by anyone at the controls.
A favorite of every true aviation enthusiast, VMAR offers the legendary RAF Supermarine Spitfire in epic form at a budget level price. Ready to thrill, this scale beauty is destined for the blue skies above, embodying WW2 scale performance that you won't want to miss.
Features:
Epic WW2 Livery & Detail
High Strength Balsa & Ply Construction
Pre-Covered in Vivid Polycote ECS
One Servo Per Aileron for Maximum Precision and Control
Ultra Easy ARF Assembly Process
Electric Ready via the Power Module System
Low Cost, Budget Friendly Build
Full (4) Channel Control
Included:
(1) VMAR Spitfire ARF Kit
(1) Fixed Landing Gear
(1) Instruction Manual
Required for Flight:
(1) 4+ Channel Transmitter
(1) 4+ Channel Receiver
(1) Brushless Motor
(1) ESC
(4) Micro Servos
(1) LiPo Battery
(1) Propeller Matched to Motor
Specifications:
Wingspan: 47" (1200mm)
Wing Area: 350 sq. in. (24 Dm2)
Length: 36.5" (930mm)
Weight: 2 lbs. - 2.3 lbs. (900g - 1000g)
Brushless Motor: 250W - 300W
Battery: 3S 11.1V LiPo (2000mAh - 3000mAh)
Servos: (4) Micro Servos
Warranty Details:
All VMAR kits are trial fit at the factory and inspected to be free from defects & flaws in both material and craftsmanship at date of purchase. Warranty does not cover any components or parts damaged by use or modification. The pilot takes full responsibility for inspection of aircraft before and after each flight, making sure the aircraft is in flight worthy condition relating to safe control of aircraft. Warranty does not cover crash damage or failure of ancillary components unrelated to the aircraft.
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Customer Reviews
I've owned a couple iterations of this model Branded by Ripmax and Hobby Lobby in the early 2000's, It weasproduced in the same factory as World Models if Im not mistaken. Easy build scale flyer on 300-400w. You'll need an outrunner that has the shaft coming through the rear of the outrunner. The be ll spins inside the cowl, behind the firewall. It was designed for 15cc glow and we used inrunners with a low KV and larger prop to convert it electric.
But the VMAR Spit is a great flyer with all the good and bad habits of the real spit (i.e needs power on landing; will stall in low speed turns). I did the most damage my forst two my flying it to the LVC and trying to land dead stick.
Covering is BEAUTIFUL. Belly landing will break eventually break spars and
tear heat shrink covering; it's awesome printed monokote with all the marking printed/painted (no decals).
This is a fly off the pavement club plane that will last years flown by an experienced pilot and cared for during storage and transportation. The fact that this my third one since 2005 speaks volumes.
Really fast shipping, well packed, and arrived undamaged. It is a good looking aircraft, and I am looking forward to finishing the build this winter.
Fun kit but not the greatest instructions. No mention of thrust , down or right. Maybe not for the beginner. I didn’t keep it electric but I probably over sized the engine. I don’t know how she will fly but I do like the airplane very much.
Awesome product, very well constructed, great finish, well packed, hope it flys as well as it looks!
The picture on the box looks impressive and I couldn't wait to open it. The covering looked as good as the picture. Inspecting the parts the latch holding the hatch in place was not glue in correctly and there was a little bit of wood damage. It was easily repairable. I dry fitted the wing panel into the fuselage to bet a look at the plane. The first wing slide onto the aluminum tube easily but the second required quite a bit of force to slide into place. The directions claim each wing panel is held in place with a single screw. I think a will glue them together permanently when I get to that step. I accidently poked a hole it a lower wing panel and now the covering is ruined. I decided to strip the covering from the entire model and recover it with Ultracote before I assemble it. It is now recovered. The control surfaces are installed and I am waiting on a motor. I found one former in the fuselage very loose and another piece near the vertical stabilizer. Other than that I am happy with the construction of the model and am eager to see how it flies. I would rate it as a 3.5 right now, but for the money I still think it was a good deal.
It's a cool low cost way to getting in the air!
fun build very easy flys great
I prefer balsa and ply over foam and this ARF EP1300 Spitfire 1.2 meter kit is excellent! Very nice packaging and a very well fitted, thick external box was used over the kit box. I have opened the kit to inventory and inspect all parts and it is excellent construction and quality. I'm saving this one for the summer flying, so it will be a spring assembly. I would definitely buy this one again and may add some of the other VMAR ARF models to my hangar.
Overall a poor quality kit with poor instructions. The landing gear is useless unless epoxied in. One of the wings would not fit onto the fuselage and required a lot of trimming that is visible from the outside. I contacted heli direct with no response about return or replacement.
great bird flies well easy to build
Customer Reviews
I've owned a couple iterations of this model Branded by Ripmax and Hobby Lobby in the early 2000's, It weasproduced in the same factory as World Models if Im not mistaken. Easy build scale flyer on 300-400w. You'll need an outrunner that has the shaft coming through the rear of the outrunner. The be ll spins inside the cowl, behind the firewall. It was designed for 15cc glow and we used inrunners with a low KV and larger prop to convert it electric.
But the VMAR Spit is a great flyer with all the good and bad habits of the real spit (i.e needs power on landing; will stall in low speed turns). I did the most damage my forst two my flying it to the LVC and trying to land dead stick.
Covering is BEAUTIFUL. Belly landing will break eventually break spars and
tear heat shrink covering; it's awesome printed monokote with all the marking printed/painted (no decals).
This is a fly off the pavement club plane that will last years flown by an experienced pilot and cared for during storage and transportation. The fact that this my third one since 2005 speaks volumes.
Really fast shipping, well packed, and arrived undamaged. It is a good looking aircraft, and I am looking forward to finishing the build this winter.
Fun kit but not the greatest instructions. No mention of thrust , down or right. Maybe not for the beginner. I didn’t keep it electric but I probably over sized the engine. I don’t know how she will fly but I do like the airplane very much.
Awesome product, very well constructed, great finish, well packed, hope it flys as well as it looks!
The picture on the box looks impressive and I couldn't wait to open it. The covering looked as good as the picture. Inspecting the parts the latch holding the hatch in place was not glue in correctly and there was a little bit of wood damage. It was easily repairable. I dry fitted the wing panel into the fuselage to bet a look at the plane. The first wing slide onto the aluminum tube easily but the second required quite a bit of force to slide into place. The directions claim each wing panel is held in place with a single screw. I think a will glue them together permanently when I get to that step. I accidently poked a hole it a lower wing panel and now the covering is ruined. I decided to strip the covering from the entire model and recover it with Ultracote before I assemble it. It is now recovered. The control surfaces are installed and I am waiting on a motor. I found one former in the fuselage very loose and another piece near the vertical stabilizer. Other than that I am happy with the construction of the model and am eager to see how it flies. I would rate it as a 3.5 right now, but for the money I still think it was a good deal.
It's a cool low cost way to getting in the air!
fun build very easy flys great
I prefer balsa and ply over foam and this ARF EP1300 Spitfire 1.2 meter kit is excellent! Very nice packaging and a very well fitted, thick external box was used over the kit box. I have opened the kit to inventory and inspect all parts and it is excellent construction and quality. I'm saving this one for the summer flying, so it will be a spring assembly. I would definitely buy this one again and may add some of the other VMAR ARF models to my hangar.
Overall a poor quality kit with poor instructions. The landing gear is useless unless epoxied in. One of the wings would not fit onto the fuselage and required a lot of trimming that is visible from the outside. I contacted heli direct with no response about return or replacement.
great bird flies well easy to build