PALMER
PLANS AND KITS
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WOOD
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A-20 |
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$415.00 |
$325.00+ |
$65.00
4 drawings 30" x 42"
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Scale:
1:12
Wingspan: 70"
Length: 50.68"
Weight: 5Lbs 7.25oz. |
$395.00 |
$320.00+ |
$58.00 |
The
Douglas A-26B Invader has a wingspan of 70", a wing
area of 540 sq. in., 50.68" long with a target weight
of 5 Ibs. 7.25 oz. dry. Wing loading is 23.26 oz. per sq.
ft. It has a pair of .25 engines, 2 cycle. R.C. operation
is 6 channels including flaps & mechanical retracts
by "Robart". Construction is conventional balsa
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Scale:
1:12
Wingspan: 110"
Length: 66.33 "
Weight: 13 lbs.
Drawing Sheets: 2drawings 36" x 72" Plus
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$98.00 |
We
offer the I.M.M.A. legal 1:12 scale Consolidated B-24D Liberator
plans with a wingspan of 110". Our plans were derived,
unmodified, from factory drawings supplied by the U.S.A.F.
Museum in Ohio & the National Air & Space Museum
in Washington, D.C., providing exceptional detail, with
absolute authenticity. The wing sections un-plug from the
fuselage on telescoping brass tubes for ease of transport.
Construction is conventional balsa, & plywood with balsa
sheeting.
Both Instruction Manuals feature Dimensions & Aerodynamic
Particulars of the full size aircraft. "Nose Art"
& U.S.A.F. markings are shown. The 1:12 scale airplane
has a wing area of 1192. sq. in., flaps extended. The length
is 66.33". Target weight is under 13 Ibs., dry. The
wing loading is 25.07 oz.per sq. ft at target weight. Powered
with 4-O.S. .25's, 2 cycle. 6 channel R.C. incl. flaps,
& pneumatic retracts. Turrets operate with rudder servo.
The plans have 2-36" x72" & 1-36" x 48"
sheets.
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Scale:
1:8
Wingspan: 165"
Length: 99.5 "
Weight: 28lbs.
Drawing Sheets: 8 drawings 36" x 48"
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$125.00 |
The
1:8 scale version has a wing area of 2384 sq. in., flaps
extended. The length is 99.5". Target weight is under
28 lbs., dry. The wing loading is 26.92 oz.per sq. ft. Powered
with 4-.O.S. 61SF's or 4- SAITO FA-80's, or 91's. Plans
consist of 8-36"x 48" sheets.
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Scale:
1:12
Wingspan: 67.58"
Length: 53.33"
Weight: 6 Lbs .
Drawing Sheets: 3 drawings 36" x 48"
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$360.00 |
$305.00+ |
$62.00 |
Our
1 :12 scale North American B-25J Mitchell has a wingspan
of 67.58" & wing area of 685.6 sq. inches. The
wings un-plug for transport. It is 53.33" long with
target weight of 6 Ibs. dry & wing loading of 20.33
oz. per sq. ft. Construction is conventional balsa, plywood,
& balsa sheeting. Powered by 2- O.S .25's, it has 6
channels including flaps. Radio installation, & mechanical
retracts can be moved from one 1:12 scale model to another
in this series. The plans have 3-36"x48" sheets.
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Scale:
1:12
Wingspan: 71"
Length: 56.5"
Weight: 6 Lbs 3.5 oz..
Drawing Sheets: 3 drawings 36" x 48"
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$365.00 |
$285.00+ |
$66.00 |
Our
1:12 scale Martin B-26B Marauder has a wingspan of 71"
& a wing area of 658 sq. in. It is 56.5" long with
a target weight of 6 Ibs. 3.5 oz. dry, & a wing loading
of 21.82 oz. per sq. ft. Construction is conventional balsa,
plywood, & balsa sheeting. The wings un-plug at the
engines. Powered by 2-O.S. .25's, it operates on 6 channels,
including flaps. The radio installation & mechanical
retracts are interchangeable with other airplanes in this
series. The Instruction Manual features Dimensions &
Aerodynamic Particulars of the full size aircraft. The plans
have 3- 36"x48" sheets.
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Scale:
1:12
Wingspan: 64.25"
Length: 43.5 "
Weight: 7lbs. 7oz.
Drawing Sheets: 4 drawings 30" x 42"
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$64.00 |
For
the experienced modeler who wants a fascinating project,
we offer plans for Jim Bede's famous pusher prop airplane
the BD-5D. Jim furnished drawings & a quarter scale
prototype fiberglass fuselage to Palmer Plans to assure
scale authenticity. Jim himself built quarter scale prototypes
for testing. The tiny mid-engine aerobatic airplane has
a wing span of only 64.25" & a length of 43.5".
This long wing version has a target weight of 7 lbs., 7
oz., dry, & a wing area of 505.8 sq. in. The K.&B.
. 40 engine is enclosed in a well ventilated mid-fuselage
position behind the cockpit & is connected ( via a machined
stainless steel driveshaft mounted in miniature aircraft
bearings) to the pusher prop. Engineering details are provided
for the machine work of the drive shaft and coupling assemblies.
R.C. operation is 5 channel. Equipped with mechanical retracts,
this offering is for the experienced modeler who can follow
clear self-explanitory plans, which consist of 4- 30"x42"
sheets.
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Scale:
1:12
Wingspan: 109.25"
Length: 86.5"
Weight: 19 Lbs 7.85 oz.
Drawing Sheets: 5 drawings 36" x 72"
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$515.00 |
$405.00+ |
$97.00 |
Our
newest design in the 1:12 scale series is the Fairchild
"Flying Boxcar" C-119G with a wingspan of 109.25".
It is powered by 2-O.S.91FX's, 2 cycle engines, has a wing
area of 1447 sq, in., a length of 86.5" & a target
weight of 19 lbs. 7.85 oz. The wing loading is 30.68 oz.
per sq. ft., operation is 6 channel full house including
scale retracts (by Century Jet) & Fowler flaps. Construction
is conventional using balsa & lite ply. With removable
wing tips & detachable booms, the transportable width
is a mere 37-1/8" wide. The 5 drawings 36"x72"
come with an Instruction Manual.
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Scale:
1:12
Wingspan: 110"
Length: 75.75"
Weight: 14 Lbs 10 oz.
Drawing Sheets: 4 drawings 36" x 78"
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$515.00 |
$405.00+ |
$86.00 |
The
latest addition to our 1:12 scale series of historic aircraft
is designed to respond to the request of those who love
the Herky-Bird, but find 4 engines a bit much. It is a true
scale version of the Vietnam era "AIR AMERICA"
airplane the Fairchild C-123 Provider. This aircraft has
a wingspan of 110", a wing area of 1223 sq. in., 75.75"
long, with a target weight of 14 lbs-10 oz. dry. Wing loading
is 27.56 oz. per sq. ft. @ target weight. It is powered
by 2-O.S. Max .61 ABC engines with side or rear mounted
exhaust. R.C. operation is 7 channels including flaps, retracts,
& loading ramp operation. Construction is conventional
balsa & plywood, with balsa sheeting. Wing tips are
removable outboard of the nacelles, & fuselage is in
two parts, for ease of transport to the flying field. The
plans have 4-36" x 78" sheets.
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Wingspan:
51.75"
Scale: 1:39
Length: 30.89 "
Weight: 4 Lbs .
Drawing Sheets: 3 drawings 30" x 40"
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$355.00 |
$285.00+ |
$48.00 |
Our
smallest version of the Herky-bird, has a wingspan of 51.75",
a wing area of 272 sq.in., & is powered by 4- Cox T.D.
.051 engines, with 4 channel operation. It has all balsa
construction, with built-up nacelles, & cockpit enclosure.
It has all the true scale features of the larger versions
except flaps , retracts, & cargo door. It is an ideal
candidate for electric flight, since it weighs only 4 lbs..
There are 3-30"x40" sheets.
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Scale:
1:18
Wingspan: 87"
Length: 64"
Weight: 10 Lbs 12 oz.
Drawing Sheets: 6 drawings 36" x 48"
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$395.00 |
$335.00+ |
$88.00 |
One
of our smaller versions of the C-130 Hercules is our I.M.M.A.
legal 1:18:.28 scale version, with a wingspan of 87",
wing area of 752 sq. in., length of 64.17", & target
weight of 10 lbs. 12 oz. dry. The wing loading is 33. oz.
per sq. ft. It has 4-O.S. .25FP engines, 2 cycle type. It
has 7 channel operation, with mechanical retracts, flaps,
cargo door operation, in addition to the 4 basic functions.
It is designed for conventional balsa and light plywood
construction, with sheet balsa covering. There are 6- 36"
x 48" sheets.
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Scale:
1:12
Wingspan: 132.84"
Length: 97.75"
Weight: 22Lbs
Drawing Sheets: 5 drawings 36" x 72"
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$575.00 |
$495.00+ |
$98.00 |
Our
all time popular seller, the "Herky-Bird" C-130
is now available in an all new design at a 1:1/2 scale,
with a wingspan of 132.84".. It flies on 4 MVVS .49
rear exhaust 2 cycle engines, with a wing area of 1745 sq.
inches, a length of 97.75", & a target weight just
over 22 lbs. The wing loading is 29.18 oz. per sq. ft. R.C.
operation is 7 channels, 13 servos, full house including
retracts, loading doors, & fowler flaps. Construction
is conventional of balsa & lit ply, with balsa sheeting.
Fiberglass nacelles are available direct from a specialty
supplier. All of our C-130 designs are based on unmodified
original drawings & info provided by Lockheed. The 5
drawings 36" x 72", come with a Manual of Instructions.
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Scale:
1:6
Wingspan: 69"
Length: 83.5 "
Weight: 18 lbs.
Drawing Sheets: 4 drawings 36" x 84"
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$385.00 |
$315.00+ |
$72.00 |
For
the jet fan: We offer an I.M.M.A. legal ducted fan design,
the swept wing Grumman F9F-8 COUGAR at a 1:6 scale. The
Cougar is considered an ideal first ducted fan jet. The
design was developed using drawings, photos, & info
from the Grumman Aircraft Historical Center. These plans
for conventional balsa & plywood construction, fully
sheathed in balsa, include optional operating dive brakes,
inboard flaps, & removable or folding wings. The span
is 69", length of 83.5", & has a wing area
of 1485.71 sq. in. Target weight is 18 lbs. dry, with a
wing loading of 27.9 oz. per sq.ft. Airplane is operated
on basic 6 channels or 9 channels with options. It is powered
with an O.S. 91 VR-DF engine mounted in a B.V.M. fan unit,
with optional in-flight fuel mixture control. This model
can also be powered with a true turbine. Shown are details
for the cockpit interior, wing hard points, bombs, &
sidewinder missiles.
Licensed suppliers produce & sell fiberglass ductwork,
V.F. canopy, & true scale retracts. Names & addresses
are provided in the Instruction Manual, which includes "Dimensions
and Aeronautical Particulars "of the full size aircraft.
Plans consist of 4-36"x84" sheets.
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Scale:
1:12
Wingspan: 93"
Length: 80.66"
Weight: 15 Lbs 9.24 oz.
Drawing Sheets: 4 drawings 36" x 72"
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$535.00 |
$440.00+ |
$88.00 |
Our
design for the de Havilland DASH-7 series 100 airliner,
is at a scale of 1:12, with a wingspan of 93". It flies
on 4-O.S. Max .25 LAs, 2 cycle engines, with a wing area
of 1007 sq. inches, a length of 80.66", & a target
weight just 15 lbs.-9.24 oz. The wing loading is 35.65 oz.
per sq. ft., the R.C system comprises 6 channels, full house
include. Retracts, & unique Fowler flaps. Construction
is conventional using balsa & lite ply. Wingtips are
removable @ the inboard nacelles, & fuselage is in two
sections. Fiberglass nacelles & V.F. parts are available
from a specialty supplier. The basics of this design are
from factory drawings & information supplied from impeccable
sources. The 4 drawings 36"x72", come with a Manual
of Instructions.
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Scale:
1:5
Wingspan: 96"
Length: 47 "
Weight: 19 lbs. 10.98 oz.
Drawing Sheets: 4drawings 36" x 72"
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$465.00 |
$390.00+ |
$74.00 |
Our
highly popular 96" wingspan 1:5 scale N. A. Rockwell
OV-10A "Bronco" plans were derived, unmodified,
from factory drawings, to be built of balsa & plywood,
without foam. The wing area is 1670.4 sq. in., target weight
is just 19 lbs-10.98 oz. dry, & wing loading is 27.15
oz. per sq. ft. It operates on 7 channels, & powered
by counter rotating SAITO FA-80' or 91's. Removable wing
tips & twin booms leave a transportable 47" width.
Special equipment suppliers provide retracts, fiberglass
& V.F. parts. Details provided for OV-10D option. Plans
have 4-36"x72" sheets. Price is $74.00, sold direct
only.
Available as optional
are scale details of the cockpit interior. The 36"x66"sheet
has templates & details of ejection seats, pilot's instrument
panel, left & right consoles, observer's instrument
package, etc. Included are scale views of optical sight
& armament controls, joy stick, observers consoles,
& many illustrations from the Natops Flight Manual,
Navair O1-6GCB-1. With the drawings, we furnish a booklet
having numerous illustrations, photos, & text (excerpted
from the Flight Manual) of all elements required to build
a quality scale interior.
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OV
- 10 Cockpit plans |
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$12.00 |
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Scale:
1:5
Wingspan: 117.71"
Length: 87.85"
Weight: 18 lbs. 11.44 oz.
Drawing Sheets: 4 drawings 36" x 72" |
$505.00 |
$435.00+ |
$76.00 |
Our
1:5 scale version of Bob Hoover's Aero Commander "Shrike"
has a wingspan of 117.71", length of 87.85", wing
area of 1707.84, a dry target weight of 18 lbs-11.44 oz.,
with a wing loading of 25 oz. per sq. ft., & it is powered
by counter rotating Saito FA-91's. R.C. operation is 7 channel.
Retracts are Robart. Pilot's & passenger compartments
areas are left clear for optional detailing. Aft portion
of fuselage & wing tips are removable for easy transport.
Construction is balsa & plywood, sheathed in balsa.
The plans, derived from factory drawings, have 4 sheets
36"x72".
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Name:
P-63A Kingcobra
Scale: 1:5
Wingspan: 92"
Length: 78.4"
Weight: 14 lbs. 8.926 oz.
Drawing Sheets: 3drawings 36" x 72" Plus
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$445.00 |
$375.00+ |
$71.00 |
Last
but not least is our newest design for a 1:5 scale Bell
Aircraft P-63A "Kingcobra" , with a wingspan of
92", length of 78.4" wing area of 1428.48 sq.
in., a dry target weight of 14 lbs.- 8.296 oz. , with a
wing loading of 23.51 oz. per sq. ft., & is powered
by an O.S. MAX .91 FX. RC operation is 6 channels. Retracts
are Robart. Construction is conventional balsa & lite
ply, sheeted in balsa. Plans include cockpit detailing.
Wingtips are removable leaving a span of 35.6". Vacuum-formed
cockpit enclosure & fiberglass cowling are available
from a specialty supplier. The plans derived from factory
drawings are 3-36"x72" & 1-36"x48"
sheets.
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P-63
A Cockpit |
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$12.00 |
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Scale:
1:7.5
Wingspan: 82.4"
Length: 72.66 "
Weight: 13 lbs. 2.6oz.
Drawing Sheets: 4 drawings 30" x 72"
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$395.00 |
$320.00+ |
$70.00 |
We
offer 2 sizes of the Grumman F7F-3 TIGERCAT. These plans
were developed from original Grumman Aircraft Co. drawings,
USAF documentation, & photos we took of a concours restoration
completed at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, CA.
These plans are intended for the advanced modeler. Of conventional
balsa & plywood construction,fully sheathed in balsa,
it's features include full house R.C. operation, folding
wing mechanism, & drawings of true scale struts for
retracts. Plans show auxiliary fuel tank, bombs, & rockets.
The
span of the 1:7.5 airplane is 82.4", length is 72.66",
& the wing area is 1158.95 sq. in.. The target weight
is 13 lbs. 2.6 ounces, with a wing loading of 26.16 oz.
per sq. ft. Power is supplied by a pair of O.S.. 60 PFs,
or SAITO FA-80's, or 91's. The Instruction Manual includes
"Dimensions and Aerodynamic Particulars" of the
full size aircraft. Scale struts can be purchased from a
special equipment supplier. The plans consist of 4-36"x
72" sheets.
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Tigercat |
Scale:
1:6.5
Wingspan: 103" |
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$125.00 |
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