{"product_id":"old-school-model-works-osm-sportster-flying-aces-sportster-balsa-kit","title":"Old School Model Works OSM-SPORTSTER Flying Aces Sportster Balsa Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in the March 1935 issue of Flying Aces magazine, the Sportster was a standout free-flight model that captured the sleek, racy silhouettes of 1930s Golden Age aviation. Old School Model Works has re-imagined this classic with modern enhancements — scaled up, fine-tuned, and optimized for smooth R\/C performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image featured\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/fas\/fas.jpg\" alt=\"Flying Aces Sportster\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with every Old School Model Works kit, the Sportster is a build-it-yourself airframe, designed and laser-cut from high-quality balsa wood and light ply. Included are simplified building techniques, laser-cut precision parts, and self-aligning components to make the build straightforward and enjoyable. The exclusive Web-Lock construction makes building the wing panels easy — sheer webs are used during the build to properly space, position, and lock in each rib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image featured\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/fas\/fas-2.jpg\" alt=\"Flying Aces Sportster build\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/fas\/fas-table4.jpg\" alt=\"Sportster detail 1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/fas\/fas-table5.jpg\" alt=\"Sportster detail 2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/fas\/fas-table6.jpg\" alt=\"Sportster detail 3\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuselage is built around a self-aligning, lightweight box for added strength and twist-resistance. Updated features include plug-in wings for easy transport, a generous magnetic top hatch for quick radio and battery access, and an easily removable cowl. Power can come from glow or electric powerplants — the large top hatch provides quick access to either your fuel tank or batteries, and the tray can be removed for mounting an ESC or flight pack battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/fas\/fas-table1.png\" alt=\"Sportster feature 1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/fas\/fas-table2.png\" alt=\"Sportster feature 2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/fas\/fas-table3.png\" alt=\"Sportster feature 3\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sportster's elegant proportions and streamlined fuselage deliver stable, graceful flight with a nostalgic flair. It flies effortlessly as a relaxed cruiser, and is also capable of loops, rolls, hammerheads, and inverted flight with standard power recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image featured\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.oldschoolmodels.com\/images\/fas\/fas-inflight1.png\" alt=\"Flying Aces Sportster in flight\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 1935 Flying Aces magazine design re-engineered for R\/C performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-cut high-quality balsa wood and light ply construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-aligning parts and Web-Lock wing construction for easy building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-in wings for easy transport and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge magnetic top hatch for quick radio, battery, or fuel tank access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily removable cowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow or electric power compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapable of loops, rolls, hammerheads, and inverted flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOSM-SPORTSTER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWingspan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWing Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e513 sq. inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength (airframe only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlying Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3 lb. 2 oz. 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