KK Phantom Mite - 16" Replica Balsa Kit

£45.60
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KK PHANTOM MITE The Phantom Mite is a smaller version of the classic KK Phantom for 0.75 - 1cc (.049 - .06cu.in) diesel and glow-plug motors. Strong and dependable, with all laser-cut precision parts, making a quick to build trainer, that will stand up to plenty of hard flying. Another KK classic, well suited to modern PAW diesel engines. YOUR KIT This kit is a laser-cut replica of the original KK Phantom Mite. Construction of the model from this kit uses the traditional method of "stick and tissue", that consists of a built up balsa wood skeleton (framework), covered with a tissue skin. The balsa frameworks are built over a plan that is printed at the exact scale of the model, which is in essence a real engineering drawing. This type of traditional building technique and flying requires a degree of patience and skill, but is extremely rewarding. KIT CONTENTS Full-sized plotted plans Balsa wood and ply sheets with precision laser-cut parts Engine bearers and balsa sheeting Vacuum-formed canopy Pair of 1 1/2" streamlined wheels Piano Wire for undercarriage and lead outs Bellcrank assembly Cloth hinge material Tissue

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Smaller items

Items that fit within Royal Mail International Tracked Medium Parcel parameters (59cm x 17cm x 15cm weighing less than 2kg) can be sent to most countries outside the UK.

For example up to 3 of our smaller 18” wingspan kits can fit into one of these parcels.

A parcel like this currently costs around £14 to Europe and around £18 to send to the USA and will take up to 3 weeks to arrive. This is because Royal Mail hands over the parcel to the local Post Office service for your country who have to clear it through customs and then deliver it to you.

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For example, a Balsa Basics RC bundle kit that measures 102cm x 34cm x 16cm and weighs 2.5 kg is actually calculated at 14kg!

This makes these very expensive to send outside the UK - a large kit can cost nearly £40 to send to France.

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Spitfire?
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30 December 2013  | 

I think the phantom Mite appeared around 1949, I know I built one in about 1950.
I believe it was a Keil Kraft Kit and came with sturdy balsa wings that needed shaping and a very strong fuselage.
I fitted a 1cc ED Bee Diesel. Unfortunately the power was down and the performance was poor. A glow engine would be better and engine mounts unnecessary if the engine could be mounted to the bulkhead. This would reduce the weight, but the bulkhead would need to be re-inforced.
I have just built another Phantom Mite and realised that it has a Spitfire profile, the Phantom merely being a larger version.
I think any undercarriage is undignified and just adds drag. The Phantom Mite makes a good first control line model because its strong and forgiving. It will need fuel-proofing but is well worth the effort. It is very easy to build and looks good in Black with Invasion strips


Response:

Thanks Philip - we'd love to see some pictures of your finished build!