1.8M "BigBlue" Gas or Electric Sport Trainer (71"/1800mm) Balsa Kit (Tricycle or Tail-Dragger gear)

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1.8M "BigBlue" Gas or Electric Sport Trainer (71"/1800mm) Balsa Kit (Tricycle or Tail-Dragger gear)

Market Price: $299.00
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$199.00

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Optional Versions
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Quantity (15)

Availability 15 in stock
Weight 5.00 lbs
SKU DW-T18-Bigblue-1.8M Trainer

1.8M "BigBlue" Gas or Electric Sport Trainer (71"/1800mm) Balsa Kit (Tricycle or Tail-Dragger gear)

Pre-order sale $100 off! Estimated Arrival Aug 2026

  • This is an EXTREMELY popular product and quantiities limited, so we STRONGLY recommend pre-ordering if you wish to receive one from the first shipment. They will probably seel out before thry arrive!

Credit Card or other payment will be charged at the time of order.

This model with its giant scale 1.8M (71") wingspan captures the very essence of an entry level Trainer aircraft and can be gas or electric powered with Tricycle or Tail-Dragger landing gear. This kit is made with laser cut light balsa and hardwoods with complete hardware and optional film pack. The large High-Wing surface helps make this aircraft very stable for beginner pilots or seasoned pilots as a sport trainer aircraft. The optional film pack is a vibrant Blue/White color scheme which help pilots with visibilty and tracking the plane. See our price saving Combo deals!

Features:

  • Extra large wing area provides optimal lift for short distance take-offs/landings and exceptional stability in slow flight!
  • Increased servo areas, provides more maneuverability than traditional trainers
  • Optimized Center of Gravity, allows this large model to operate on 20cc gas engine or electric power
  • Made with 53% light wood, take-off weight lighter than similar models with the same size wingspan
  • Lighter weight allows better flight performance and longer flight times

Kit Versions:

  • Balsa Kit only
  • Kit+Film Pack (5M White+ 4M Dark blue+ 2M Green+ Stickers)
  • KIT+Motor(MC4220 410KV)+17inch prop+ESC (60A)+Servos 37g*4pcs+ Extensions (30cm*2pcs) 
  • Kit+Motor+Prop+ESC+Servos+Film pack

What is required:

  • 4-Channel or above transmitter
  • 4-Channel receiver
  • 4S 14.8V 2200-2800mAh XT60 connector,  Li-Po battery and charger

Specifications:

  • Material: Balsa Wood
  • Wing Span: 1800mm (71 in)
  • Flying Weight: ~4.2Kg
  • Fuselage Length: 1420mm (56 in)
  • Electric Motor: MC4220 410KV Equivalent Brushless Motor
  • ESC: 60A (4S) ESC
  • Propeller: 17 inch
  • Servo: 37g 4pcs EP 5pcs Gas
  • Gas Engine: DLE20cc 
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Rudder: Yes
  • Ailerons: Yes
  • Flaps: No
  • Landing Gear: Fixed with three 4" Foam wheels for Tricycle gear and 1 set of tail wheel  for Tail-Dragger

 


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SmartDesign V3 "Trouble Free" Tail Wheel Assembly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description:

This tail wheel assembly is extremely efficient and reliable. With fewer parts, there is less to worry about and the solid construction makes it the go-to choice for pilots at any skill level. The new V2 design incorporates ball bearings for smooth motion, ball-joint to rudder steering connection, wider CF mounting plate, and slightly larger wheels that the v1. "Trouble Free" means just that... no more worrying about screws falling out or loss of control. Make the switch today by installing the SmartDesign Tail Wheel!!!

CNC Aluminum & C.F. Tail Wheel Assembly for 20cc to 220cc

 


 

Features:

 

  • Extremely Reliable
  • Mechanically Efficient Design
  • Simple and Solid Construction
  • Fewer parts needed for install
  • Ball Bearings

 

Pricing

 

  • 20-40cc: $27.00
  • 50-70cc: $34.99
  • 85-120cc: $44.99
  • 150cc-220cc: $54.00

 

 

Weight

 

 

  • 20-40cc: 1.2 oz
  • 50-70cc: 1.6 oz
  • 85-120cc: 2.2 oz
  • 150cc-220cc: 2.6 oz

Don't forget to check out our Aluminum Hub Wheels! They are excellent replacements for landing gears and tail wheels. Please see sizing chart below.

Tail Wheel Chart

GW-KAGC-112

$54.99

Zap-A-Gap CA+ Glue 4oz 2oz and 1oz (Green Label)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description:

Bob Smith Industries CA Glue

Super-Gold+™ Odorless, CA

SUPER-GOLD™ and SUPER-GOLD+™ are our odorless INSTA-CURE CAs They are non-frosting and take only 2 or 3 seconds longer to bond. There are no fumes that irritate the nose and eyes. The SUPER-GOLD™’s do not attack white foam; therefore, they can be used in the building of foam core wings and the assembly and repair of plastic and foam ARF’s. They will not fog clear plastic. SUPER-GOLD+™ is ideal for attaching clear canopies in plastic model kits; however, MAXI-CURE™ is still recommended for assembling the rest of plastic kits. Wood can be bonded to white foam with SUPER-GOLD +™ in less than fifteen seconds. For bonding foam to foam, spray a very light fog of INSTA-SET™ to one piece and apply SUPER-GOLD+™ to the other before joining. Excess INSTA-SET™ may create too much heat, which can melt the foam. Both SUPER-GOLD™’s cure to a more flexible consistency for better shock absorbtion. Whenever a large amount of CA is to be used in such applications as saturating fiberglass or Kevlar, SUPER-GOLD™ eliminates the irritating fumes from the evaporating monomer that make repeated use of CA unpleasant at times.

 

Works Best On:

  • Rubber
  • White Foam

Works Good On:

  • Balsa Wood
  • Soft Wood
  • Hard Wood
  • Glass & Metal
  • Fiberglass
  • Ceramics
  • Hard Plastics
  • Laminating
  • Water-Resistant
  • Reinforcing
  • CA Hinges

 

Avaliable in 2oz and 3/4 Pocket Size.

Pocket CAs feature a new top that has a pin built into the cap that covers the nozzle. This pin seals the bottle so that if it is tipped over, the bottle will not leak. This makes the Pocket CAs ideal for keeping in your tool or field box, just like our IC-Gel. One disadvantage that the new Pocket CA top has is the bluntness of the nozzle. This makes it more difficult to apply small amounts of the CA, especially in tight places. From the feedback we have received, it appears about 25-30% of users prefer the new Pocket CA top, which means that over 70% prefer our standard top for general bonding purposes. Most users are buying both types. Our original top for the workshop, and the Pocket CA for use out in the field. The 3/4 oz. Pocket CAs are available in BSI's Insta-Cure, Insta-Cure+, Maxi-Cure and Super-Gold+. BSI's new extender tip #304 works on the Pocket CA.

 

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PAAPT-05

$8.99

Canopy Latch (Long Pin Heavy Duty)

Canopy Latch (2Pcs)
This little hard to find part is great to have on hand. These bolts fit most needs - the nylon canopy bolts are especially useful, since you won't need to have any tools on hand to quickly access your hatch!

The 3mmx16mm nylon canopy bolts are made to fit most ALL canopies out there.

The 6mmx25mm nylong wing bolts are perfect for most imported planes (most are going to be this thread size)

The 1/4-20 nylong wing bolt is for American Standard sizes, and 1/4-20 is the most common size used on wings for rc planes.

Prices

  • 3mmx16mm 1 pair - $1.99
  • 3mmx16mm 3 pair - $4.99
  • 3mmx16mm 5 pair - $7.99
  • 6mmx25mm 1 pair - $2.49
  • 6mmx25mm 3 pair - $5.99
  • 1/4-20x1" 1 pair - $2.49
  • 1/4-20x1" 3 pair - $5.99

 

 

 

1305 Canopy Latch

$5.99