{"product_id":"old-school-model-works-osm-larkkit-lark-rc-balsa-kit","title":"Old School Model Works OSM-LARKKIT Lark R\/C Balsa Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOld School Model Works Lark R\/C Balsa Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined version of an iconic low-wing trainer design with over five decades of proven performance. Combining trainer-like stability with sport-pattern aerobatic capability, the Lark is the perfect step-up airplane for pilots ready to move beyond high-wings — and a rewarding everyday flyer for experienced pilots who want a compact, trunk-sized sport plane. As a Vintage R\/C Society legal design, it's also eligible for vintage fly-ins and contests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn The Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-cut balsa and plywood airframe components with self-aligning tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision laser-cut wing and stab ribs with airfoil-shaped stab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-aligning lightweight fuselage box structure with balsa skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic top hatch for quick battery or fuel tank access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium USA-sourced hardware package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeeded to Complete\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-channel radio system and 4 standard servos (40–70 in\/oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropeller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine\/motor mount and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Y\" servo harness (for ailerons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePushrods: two 5\" (ailerons), two 26\" (elevator and rudder), one 14\" (nose gear), one 10\" (throttle if glow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClevises: 10 (electric) or 12 (glow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels: one 2.25\" nose, two 2.5\" mains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovering (typically 2 rolls)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 2.25\" or 2.5\" spinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric: 550W+ brushless motor, 40A+ ESC, 3–4S LiPo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow: .25–.40 engine, 4–6 oz tank, fuel tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/lark\/lark.jpg\" alt=\"Old School Model Works Lark RC balsa kit\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/lark\/lark-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lark RC kit detail\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClassic Low-Wing Design, Modernized\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a first low-wing trainer over five decades ago, the Lark remains a terrific everyday sport plane. OSMW's version keeps all of the iconic looks and great flying characteristics of the original, with laser-cut precision, self-aligning parts, and simplified construction features that make building faster and more accurate than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEasy to Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWing and stab assembly are straightforward — all ribs include alignment tabs that allow you to quickly and precisely position them on your building board. The fuselage is built around a self-aligning lightweight box structure for added strength, surrounded by balsa skin that is strong, lightweight, and twist-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWide Flight Envelope\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the air, the Lark is aerobatic yet forgiving — a perfect entry-level low-wing experience. Slow it down for relaxed touch-and-goes and low passes, or throttle up for loops, rolls, Cuban 8s, and hammerhead turns. The Lark packs full aerobatic capability into a compact airframe that fits completely assembled in the trunk of most cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVRCS Legal Vintage Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Old School Model Works Lark is a Vintage R\/C Society qualifying design, making it eligible for vintage fly-ins and contests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOSM-LARKKIT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWingspan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWing Area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e560 sq in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuselage Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.5 inches (airframe only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlying Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75–4.5 lbs RTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRadio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-channel, 4 standard servos (40–70 in\/oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower (Electric)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550W+ brushless motor, 40A+ ESC, 3–4S LiPo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower (Glow)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.25–.40 engine, 4–6 oz tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Old School Model Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50168221794615,"sku":"OSM-LARKKIT","price":224.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/2349\/files\/lark.jpg?v=1788974009","url":"https:\/\/superstitionhobbies.com\/products\/old-school-model-works-osm-larkkit-lark-rc-balsa-kit","provider":"Superstition Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}