IPANEMA 2 1.48m LASER KIT

Product information

It is, in our opinion, the ideal aircraft to take his first steps in RC aviation. Both to assimilate the basic techniques of building a balsa RC model and to learn the basics of controling an RC model.

This aircraft is assembled without special gifts, from the moment you’re careful and you follow the construction plan and construction manual illustrated step by step, telling you everything from A to Z. Assembling is fast, count a dozen evenings before being ready for the maiden flight.

The IPANEMA 2 was designed to be powered either by an electric motor (EP) or by an internal combustion engine (GP). All accessories and elements to be added to complete the construction are clearly listed in the manual.
To control the ailerons, you can choose between the version with one micro servo per aileron (recommended by TOPMODEL) or a single standard size servo mounted in the center of the wing with torsion bars.

The flight is safe and easy as our other trainers WAKA (like second model - Transitional) and MARACANA (as third model - aerobatics basics).
The tricycle landing gear with steerable front wheel allows easy to perform taxis and take-offs and supports the worst landings!

General principles of construction of PRECISION PRODUCTS TOPMODEL Laser-Cut kits
Thanks to the precision and finesse of the laser cutting CNC machine, all assemblies are designed with locking keys which allow to assemble the kit “in the air” without gluing (no need to build on the plan like before). At this stage it is possible to look in detail, all adjustments, straightness, symmetry and to adjust until a perfect blend is found out. Immobilize the whole assembly using paper tape if necessary. At that time and at that time only, it is possible to carry out bonding. Do not disassemble but without touching anything, apply thin CA into the joints by infiltration. Start gluing by dots, then, while checking that nothing moves and the symmetry and straightness are always perfect, assure all collages.