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PLUS: New 55 cc gasoline powerhouse by O.S. Engine® Page 4 See how racing with O’Donnell Fuel® could score you ® some cash! Page 11 Find out what the expert airplane pilots are using Pages 14-15

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PLUS: RevellR ll® Pinewood Derby® - Oﬃ cially licensed by the Boy Scouts of America Pages 2 & 3 Exciting new releases from Estes Pages 4 – 7 Score an A+ for Science Fair Pages 26 & 27 NEWPRODUCT EXTRA LIGHT AND EASY FOR UNLIMITED 3D PERFORMANCE! www.gpdealer.com

❚ Engineered to be ultra-light, with tough Pro-Formance™ foam, carbon-ﬁ ber spars and specially designed hardware ❚ Even the smallest ElectriFly brushless out-runner motor — the RimFire™ 250 — delivers plenty of power for spirited 3D performance ❚ Alignment jigs are included that simplify assembly and minimize bench time ™ GPMA1129 Extra 330SC EP Foam Aerobat ARF ® Wingspan: 32.5 in (825 mm) Weight: 6.2-6.8 oz (175-195 g) ®

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From the Experts: The Extra 330SC performs 3D the same way it assembles: effortlessly, and with impressive results! Simplicity and factory – installed extras push assembly time to the minimum, and with a weight of around 6 ounces — pushes performance to the limit.

All control surfaces are prehinged for Long story short... maximum deﬂ ection with 3M® Blenderm® tape for convenience. Just in time for the indoor ﬂ ying season, the 3M® and Blenderm® are registered trademarks of the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. Extra 330SC is designed to deliver maximum 3D thrills after very little assembly.

www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 3 NEWPRODUCT O.S. QUALITY AND INNOVATION IN A GASOLINE ENGINE!

❚ O.S. introduces the GT55, a 55 cc powerhouse for giant-scale aircraft www.gpdealer.com ❚ The Capacitive Discharge Ignition system uses a microcomputer programmed for superior spark advance, and accepts a wide range of input voltages ❚ A front-induction, rotary-valve crankshaft ensures that the valve is opened and closed for optimum timing ❚ No oil seal is required, so no rpm is lost due to friction ❚ Massive front and rear bearings increase power and extend engine life

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OSMG1555 GT55 Gasoline Engine Displacement: 3.35 cu in (54.93 cc) Bore: 1.618 in (41.2 mm) Stroke: 1.618 in (41.2 mm) Practical rpm: 1,500-8,000 From the Experts: It’s a ﬁ rst for O.S., and exciting news for large-scale airplane modelers! A front-mounted carburetor and electronic ignition The front-mounted system are just two of the cutting-edge features that set the GT55 Walbro® carb provides: gasoline engine apart from the competition. 1. Better cooling, for more consistent performance Long story short... 2. Shorter standoffs required, for more secure mounting and less vibration The GT55 utilizes the technology of the 3. Very simple and direct installation world’s #1 model engine manufacturer, of throttle and choke linkages resulting in a gasoline power plant that is 4. Cleaner air circulation unequalled in performance.

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THE LATEST AND GREATEST www.gpdealer.com FROM TEAM ASSOCIATED SC18 RTR 2.4GHz Racing Truck

World-class Team Associated performance with true scale authenticity in a 1/18 scale electric truck! ❚ The fully enclosed, 2-belt drive train handles the extreme amount of power that today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries can dish out ❚ Fully assembled with a painted, decaled short course race truck body, AMT™ forged style wheels and aggressive tread multi-terrain tires ❚ Controlled by an all-new XP3-SS 3-channel 2.4GHz radio system ❚ Composite shocks with adjustable pre-load ❚ Full set of shielded ball bearings ASCD12** 20120 SC18 RTR 2.4GHz

RC10T4.1 & RC10B4.1 RTR 2.4GHz Vehicles Ready-To-Run 2wd electric Truck and Buggy

The Ready-to-Run Brushless RC10T4.1 and RC10B4.1 vehicles feature many of the components of the original RC10B4 and RC10T4 team kits while incorporating: ❚ An all new XP3-SS 3–channel radio w/ SHV1504 MG metal gear servo ❚ XP SC450-BL Brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff, forward and reverse with reverse lock out. ❚ Reedy 3300kV brushless motor ❚ A sealed gear diff improves reliability and allows for ﬁ ne tuning to meet different track conditions. ASCD37** 7037 RC10T4.1 RTR 2.4GHz Brushless ASCD39** 9039 RC10B4.1 RTR 2.4GHz Brushless The RC10T4.1 and RC10B4.1 are also available in brushed versions and include: ❚ An all new XP3-SS 3–channel radio w/ SHV1504 MG metal gear servo ❚ XP SC200 electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff, forward and reverse with reverse lock out ❚ Reedy 17 Turn Motor ❚ A sealed gear diff improves reliability and allows for ﬁ ne tuning to meet different track conditions. ASCD36** 7036 RC10T4.1 RTR 2.4GHz Brushed ASCD38** 9038 RC10B4.1 RTR 2.4GHz Brushed

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.comwww gpdealer com ❘ FeFebruarybruary 22010010 5 NEWPRODUCT THE LATEST NEW MULTIPLEX MODELS Fun-to-ﬂ y airplanes made from durable, lightweight Elapor foam! www.gpdealer.com

Great for beginners, with a familiar Cub proﬁ le ❚ Receiver-Ready: servos with linkages already Installed ❚ Includes Brushless Motor, ESC, Prop & Spinner MPUA2642 Easy Cub RR ARF Wingspan: 55 in (1397 mm)

An ideal second model, featuring a classic design ❚ Receiver Ready version slashes ﬁ nal assembly time to just a few hours ❚ Servos with linkages already installed ❚ Includes Brushless Motor, ESC, Prop & Spinner MPUA2628 Mentor RR ARF Wingspan: 64 in (1650 mm)

One of the best-built ﬂ ying wings on the market! ❚ Easy to assemble ❚ A wide performance range ❚ Folds in half for easy transport MPUA2139 Xeno ARF Wingspan: 49 in (1245 mm)

Tuning Power Set-Xeno ❚ A complete system for powering the Xeno ﬂ ying wing! ❚ Includes brushless motor, 30A ESC, shroud, prop, hub and spinner MPUG3255 Tuning Power Set-Xeno

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Axial® BTA Steering Set AX10 Better performance for your Scorpion crawler!

❚ BTA (Behind The Axle) Steering Set moves the steering linkage behind the front axle for improved approach and departure angles ❚ Made of durable 6061 aluminum, with a machined steering tie rod for less weight ❚ Includes high-clearance knuckles and all hardware

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Castle™ Creations Field Link Portable ESC Programmers Simplify access to popular ESC features!

❚ Handy Field Link programming cards let you change ESC control settings quickly without a computer...great for the ﬁ eld box or workbench! ❚ One-button operation — click to move through the settings and CSEM6300 hold/click to change the values Field Link Portable ESC Programmer - Car ❚ Can also be used as a USB adapter to connect Castle Link- compatible controllers to a Windows® PC to access all available programming options ❚ Car Field Link works with all Sidewinder, Mamba and Monster controllers ❚ Air Field Link is compatible with nearly all Phoenix, Phoenix HV, ICE, ICE HV and Thunderbird controllers, as well as CC BEC and CC BEC PRO BECs

CSEM6301 Field Link Portable ESC Programmer - Air

Castle™ Creations Mamba Max Pro One Cell ESC The Mamba Max Pro ESC designed for one cell class carpet racing! ❚ Retains the features that have made Mamba Max Pro ESCs the choice of more and more drivers ❚ Advanced Smart Sense™ and CHEAT mode settings give you the edge ❚ Good to 6S max, and factory-built to operate on the input of 1-6 LiPo cells ❚ Removing the cooling fans makes this ESC easier to install in tight spaces

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Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 7 Ofna 1/10 Jammin’ SCRT-10 4WD SC Race Truck Kit 80% assembled, 100% competitive!

❚ All of the quality and performance you expect fromm Jammin’ Products! ❚ Packed with goodies such as three oil-ﬁ lled diffs, adjustable oil-ﬁ lled shocks, sealed ball bearings andd much more www.gpdealer.com ❚ High-traction tires grip the track, and are complemented by bead lock wheels ❚ Topped off with a realistic-looking short course racing truck body OFNC4617OFNC4617 1/101/10 Jammin’ SCRT-10 4WD SC RaRacece TruTruckck Kit

Novak M2 Dig ESC/Dual Terra Claw Brushed Motor Combo A complete, high-performance crawler package!

❚ The M2 Dig Brushed ESC features dual-motor compatibility, three fully programmable throttle profi les, fi ve adjustable parameters and a 6V/5A BEC ❚ Easy to install, compatible with any Super Crawler dual-system rig, and can be fi ne-tuned using Novalink™ PC interface ❚ Twin 55T Terra Claw brushed motors delivers massive torque and long run times with extremely low maintenance ESC also available separately: NOVM1846 M2 Dig Dual Brushed ESC NOVC1845 M2 Dig ESC/Dual Terra Claw Brushed Motor Combo

Pro-Line® Split Six Bead-Loc Wheels Give your Baja 5t some pizzazz!

❚ Made from high-strength, super-durable Dupont nylon material ❚ Two-sided bead-loc design means no glue is needed ❚ Ultra-bright chrome wheels with satin black ﬁ nish bead-locs offer sharp looks

Also available for rear wheels! PROC2184 PROC2186 Split Six Bead-Loc Wheels Rear (2) Split Six Bead-Loc Wheels Front (2)

Tamiya 1/10 Sand Scorcher 2010 Off-Road Kit Celebrating the Sand Scorcher’s 30th anniversary with an upgraded re-release!

❚ More ﬁ ne-tuned parts than before, for improved performance ❚ A reinforced main frame adds strength and durability ❚ The die-cast suspension arms, front axle and hubs are newly designed ❚ Still features the original’s ribbed front tires and paddle rear tires

TAMC1052 1/10 Sand Scorcher 2010 Off-Road Kit

8 February 2010 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 GET A GREAT HELI... www.gpdealer.com AND $10 OFF YOUR NEXT HELI-MAX™ PURCHASE! Buy a Novus CX, FP, CP or AH-1J SeaCobra by March 31, 2010 GIFT CERTIFICATE ™ and you’ll not only enjoy Fly It Now!™ simplicity and amazing helimax-rc.com performance — you’ll also qualify to receive a certiﬁ cate good $$ for $10 off Heli-Max merchandise...and it’s easy!

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www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 9 NEWPRODUCT A QUALITY O’DONNELL KIT AND $50 IN MERCHANDISE? IT’S A WIN-WIN FOR YOU! ® www.gpdealer.com Backed by legendary O’Donnell innovations, the Z01-B™ and Z01-T™ are as tough as they are fast. And we’ll make it easier for you to keep your off-roader in top condition — with $50 towards O’Donnell fuel, tools, parts and accessories!

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Void where prohibited. Some terms, conditions and restrictions apply, and only while supplies last. Available at participating local hobby shops only. Does not include internet based retailers. Visit odonnellracing.com for program details, ofﬁ cial rules and the downloadable request form. ©2010 Great Planes Model Distributors®

10 February 2010 ❘ RUN O’DONNELL RACING FUEL IN YOUR RIDE... www.gpdealer.com ...AND SHARE IN UP TO $120,000 IN CASH PRIZES! RRace.ace. Win.Win. CCashash IIn.n.™

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The racing season is starting now and ends in December, 2010. Get your model ready, and ﬁ ll ‘er up with O’Donnell racing fuel — once you’ve seen the difference O’Donnell engineering makes, you won’t use any other brand!

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www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 11 ANOTHER GREAT REASON TO BUY A TRITON CHARGER — UP TO $15 OFF ON LIPO BATTERIES! www.gpdealer.com

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For a limited time, purchasing a quality Triton EQ Series charger comes with another incredible beneﬁ t: a Merchandise Certiﬁ cate that can be used towards the purchase of ElectriFly Power Series or BP Series LiPo batteries!

To get your certiﬁ cate: ❚ Simply buy a TritonEQ or Triton2 EQ charger on or before March 31, 2010 ❚ Log onto electriﬂ y.com and download a Request Form, or pick one up at the store ❚ Fill it out and send it in to Great Planes, along with a cash register receipt or invoice and proof-of-purchase* *Request must be postmarked by April 30, 2010.

Redeem the Merchandise Certiﬁ cate at your participating local hobby shop for HURRY– ANY high-performance ElectriFly LiPo battery pack in the Power Series or BP THIS OFFER ENDS Series line — $10 if you purchased a MARCH 31, 2010! TritonEQ, $15 if you bought a Triton2 EQ!

Void where prohibited. Some terms, conditions and restrictions apply, and only while supplies last. Available at participating local hobby shops only. Internet purchases do not qualify. Visit electriﬂ y.com for program details, ™ ofﬁ cial rules and the downloadable request form. ©2010 Great Planes Model Distributors® ®

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FRONT-LINE REALISM No other R/C fl ight simulator’s graphics come close to RealFlight’s! Thanks to exclusive Real Rendering™ graphics, even the most minute details of the Sopwith Pup shown in this actual screen image are captured — right down to the stitches and wrinkles in the fabric. You’ll fi nd the same scale realism in all 75+ aircraft, and that authenticity carries over to more than thirty 3D and PhotoField™ fl ying sites. Plus, G5’s RealPhysics™ technology ensures that every model performs as accurately as it looks. ® It’s just one of the many advantages that RealFlight G5 has over the competition. Ask your hobby dealer to see it today! GPMZ4440 RealFlight G5 Mode 2 GPMZ4441 RealFlight G5 Mode 1 For the budget-minded modeler ❚ RealFlight quality — scaled down to the basics ❚ Already own RealFlight G3, G3.5, G4 or G4.5? A variety of aircraft and PhotoField™ Upgrade them to enjoy all the new features of G5, using fl ying sites your existing controller! ❚ Hobby-quality controller included GPMZ4448 RealFlight G5 Upgrade ❚ ® Easy-to-use menus GPMZ4220 RealFlight Basic

www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 13 THE BEST GEAR FOR ASPIRING If you want to fl y like a pro, you’ve got to have the right equipment! Here are the favorite tools and accessories of top R/C pilots and experts...put them in your fi eld box and make your fl ying more fun!

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Marc Brooks HC&M Hobbies, Reno, NV “This Combo is a great way to bring Greg Poppel everything you need to the ﬂ ying ﬁ eld. Announcer at many The Ultra-Tote is roomy, convenient and world class events organized, and the tools and accessories that “Not only is the TorqMaster 90 solidly built, it’s also come with it make this an incredible value!” affordably priced. You’ll get years of quick engine starts — even for power plants up to .90 cubic inches.” TorqMaster™ 90 Deluxe 12V Field Battery HCAP3200

Sean McMurtry AMA National Champion & TOC competitor “Install the TorqMaster LC in your fi eld box and you’ll fl y worry- free! It’s sealed, spill-resistant and requires no maintenance — just Ultra-Tote™ Field Box charge and fl y!” Complete Combo TorqMaster LC™ 12V 7A HCAP5105 Field Battery HCAP0800

Don Hamilton IMAC President and competition pilot ® “Equalizing cells is how you get the most out of your LiPo packs, and the Equinox does it best. It balances the voltage of 2-5 LiPo cells to very tight tolerances during charging, for more power and longer pack life.”

Andrew Jesky F3A Pattern National Champion “CG is critical in setting up a plane, and the C.G. Machine makes this important step easy. The base is adjustable, and the built-in rulers are easy to see, so you know your model will be right where it needs to be. This is a must-have tool in your workshop to insure a successful ﬁ rst ﬂ ight!” C.G. Machine™ Equinox™ LiPo Cell Balancer GPMR2400 GPMM3160

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Dave Johnson Team Futaba® Designer Scale Champion Matt Chapman “In the heat of competition, I need a charger that Full-scale Aerobatic Champion can handle it all. The Accu-Cycle Elite lets me charge my receiver pack and ignition batteries “Not all glow igniters are the same... simultaneously, so I have more time to focus on my that’s why I use the Super Hot Shot performance without worrying about my batteries.” 2! The twist-and-lock head ensures easy starting with all glow engines, and 5000mAhs means plenty of power for a full day of running.” Super Hot-Shot™ 2 Glo-Starter HCAP2528

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RJ Gritter TOC competitor & demo pilot “The last thing you want is your receiver battery giving up while you’re in a high alpha maneuver. LiFeSource packs have the power you need to keep LiFeSource™ Receiver Packs your plane ﬂ ying high and performing like a champ!” HCAM6415 1100mAh HCAM6435 2100mAh HCAM6425 1800mAh HCAM6445 3200mAh

Matt Botos Veteran heli pilot and XFC competitor “This charger is the best! Not only does it charge and discharge 1-24 NiCd and NiMH cells and 1-6 LiPos and LiIons, it also has 10 battery memories, which makes it GIFT CERTIFICATE ™ easy to store your favorite packs and have them ready for electrifly.com $ your next day at the ﬁ eld.”

Triton™EQ Charger GPMM3155 Jason Danhakl GIFT CERTIFICATE Team Futaba pilot ™ electrifly.com $ “Today’s digital and brushless servos require

©Copyright 2009 – 3058953 ELECTRIFLY BP 15SERIES & POWER SERIES CERTIFICATE a lot from my batteries, but keeping them up to the challenge is no problem with the TritonEQ. Not only can I charge receiver and Triton2™ EQ Charger ignition batteries, I can also maintain them at GPMM3156 optimum levels at all times.”

www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 15 SHOWCASE YOUR ENTER THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY MONOKOTE COVERING CONTEST

www.gpdealer.com — YOU COULD WIN UP TO $1000 IN R/C MERCHANDISE!

Dare to compare your MonoKote masterpiece against the competition! For 40 years now MonoKote has been the overwhelming choice for covering model aircraft, and to celebrate this milestone Top Flite is inviting you to submit pictures of your pride-and-joy plane. Who knows? It just might be your ticket to a shopping spree at your local hobby shop!

PRIZES FOR THE BEST-COVERED KITS... AND THE BEST RE-COVERED ARFS!

No purchase necessary. Contest begins April 9, 2010 and ends with a post date of September 15, 2010. Sponsored by Hobbico®, Inc., 2904 Research Road, Champaign, Illinois 61826. Void where prohibited. All federal, state and local laws apply. Open to individuals 18 or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Sponsor’s employees, affi liates, subsidiaries, distributors and promotional, advertising and fulfi llment agencies assisting with this Promotion, their employees, and the immediate families of each are ineligible. To enter, submit an entry through Hobbico between April 9, 2010 and midnight, September 15, 2010. Grand Prize is a $1000 shopping spree at a Great Planes retailer of winner’s choice. See complete rules at top-fl ite.com.

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It’s easy! ❚ Two classes to be judged: ARFs and kits ❚ Models can be any category, any scale, from any manufacturer, with nitro, gas or electric power ❚ Trim schemes must be created using MonoKote coverings and accessories ❚ Submit up to 5 different photographs of your entry by mail or via the internet ❚ Entries will be judged on originality, use of color, and craftsmanship

$3,500 in prizes will be awarded! st 1 Place for each class is a $1000 shopping spree at a participating Great Planes dealer of the winner’s choice nd 2 Place for each class is a $500 shopping spree rd 3 Place for each class is a $250 shopping spree

Get your model, order your MonoKote, heat up your iron and get started! ❚ The contest will be kicked off at the Weak Signals R/C Expo at Toledo, Ohio in April, 2010 ❚ Entries must be received by midnight, September 15, 2010 ❚ Winners will be announced at the 2010 iHobby Expo in Chicago in October, 2010

www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 17 REVOLUTIONARY GYRO TECHNOLOGY If you want to take your heli’s performance to the next level, ® you need a gyro that’s designed to do just that. GY Series gyros are packed with high-tech advantages over conventional piezo

www.gpdealer.com engineering, such as AVCS™ (Angular Velocity Control System), the most positive form of tail control available, and the cutting-edge MEMS™ (Micro ElectroMechanical System) sensor design. Flying with a GY Series gyro is more stable and reliable than ever before!

GY520 ❚ The smallest, lightest and most advanced gyro in the world! ❚ Incredibly compact, and weighs just 6.9 grams ❚ Installs easily, and can control the smallest electric micro up to .91 size glow-powered monsters FUTM0810 ❚ Programmable with a single button and LED, or through a PC using the Futaba CIU-2 USB Interface FUTM0811 ❚ Superior performance with analog servos — GY520 Gyro w/S9254 Digital Servo even better with digitals! FUTM0812 ❚ F3C and 3D mode selectable GY520 Gyro w/S9257 Digital Servo FUTM0813 GY520 Gyro w/BLS251 Brushless Servo FUTM0814 GY520 Gyro w/BLS254 Brushless Servo

GY401 ❚ An excellent choice for .30- to .91-size machines! ❚ Almost 4 times faster operation than conventional gyros ❚ Also available with an S9254 digital servo SERIES

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GY611 ❚ A heading hold gyro with lots of performance features! ❚ Boasts 8-character dot matrix display, 2-stage remote gain, control gain, servo limit setting GY and more ❚ Includes a high-response S9256 servo that’s compatible with the super-narrow pulse drive

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It’s Hitec’s ﬂ agship system, with features that serious pilots demand: ❚ ❚ AFHSS (Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spread 8 ﬂ ight conditions with 10 characters Spectrum) ❚ Fully assignable channels, sticks, switches, sliders, 2.4GHz/PPM/PCM compatible and digital trims ❚ True 3-in-1 design — ideal for airplanes, sailplanes ❚ Highly sensitive gimbals with 8 ball bearings and and helis adjustable tension ❚ Customizable menus ❚ V-tail, Delta and Ailevator for airplanes and ❚ Backlit 5.1” wide LCD touch screen display sailplanes ❚ ❚ 30-model memory Governor for helis ❚ ❚ 20-character model naming 1300mAh NiMH battery and AC charger included ❚ 8 programmable mixes

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www.gpdealer.comwww.gp r.com ❘ Februaryary 2010 21 NEWPRODUCT THE PINEWOOD DERBY ® RACING SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!

www.gpdealer.com IS YOUR RACER READY?

Springtime is Pinewood Derby® time — get in on the fun and excitement of racing a car that YOU can customize to your heart’s content. It’s not too late to get started, and Revell has the kits and accessories approved Grand Prix Luge Racer by the Boy Scouts of America!

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Racer Kits ❚ Easy to assemble, with pre-shaped wood Military Vehicle blocks and photo-illustrated instructions Funny CarCar ❚ Each includes ofﬁ cial wheels and axles, chassis weight, screws, sandpaper and decals

Luge Premium Racer Kit

Premium Racer Kits! ❚ Everything that’s in the Racer Kit, PLUS two bottles of paint and two brushes ❚ Tips & Tricks booklet provides secrets on boosting your racer’s performance

Funny Car Premium Dragster Premium Racer Kit Racer Kit

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All accessories are available separately — including race-legal Pinewood Derby® wheels!

Tuning Set

Carving Set Wheel Sets

No one else has these unique Pinewood Derby® products!

Look for this display to get all your Pinewood Derby® needs in one convenient place, and have fun building and racing your Pinewood Derby® car!

Carrying Case From the Experts: The Boy Scouts of America have been staging Pinewood Derby® races for almost 60 years, and Revell is making this fun tradition more exciting than ever. The Pinewood Derby® line offers everything you need to get started and be competitive, including some items that have never before been available.

Paint Set Long story short... The timeless hobby of Pinewood Derby® racing is being re-energized by Revell’s complete line of Boy Scouts of America®, the Universal Emblem, Pinewood Derby® are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Boy Scouts of America. Manufactured under license. quality kits and accessories! All rights reserved.

See www.revell.com for the complete ❘ 3 line of Pinewood Derby® products! www.gpdealer.com February 2010 MODEL ROCKETS A FUN AND EXCITING HOBBY Be rereadyady fforor rrocketocket sseasoneason — check out the hottest new Estes

Customizer™ Mini 12 Launch Set Choose from 12 potential designs

❚ With just 24 total parts, you can build one or two mini engine-powered rockets! ❚ When launched your rocket will reach altitudes of over 700 feet ❚ Ideal for small parks as well as wide open spaces ❚ Controller, mini launch pad and Rocketeers Guide are included

ESTT1497 Customizer Mini 12 Launch Set

4 February 2010 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! models on the following pages!

™ Cosmic Explorer Reﬂ ector™ ❚ A high-performance sport rocket! ❚ Huge payload section! ❚ Stands 2 feet tall ❚ Over 20” tall ❚ Flies up to 650 feet ❚ Flies up to 750 feet ❚ Skill Level: 1 ❚ Skill Level: 1 ESTT2421 ESTT2422

Long Tom™ ❚ Sleek 2-stage design! ❚ An impressive height of over 33” ❚ Flies up to 1100 feet ❚ Skill Level: 2

ESTT3016

www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 5 Payloader II™ Phoenix Bird™ ❚ Clear payload section! ❚ Through-the-tube ﬁ n assembly! ❚ 17” tall ❚ Measures 2 feet in length ❚ Flies up to 1000 feet ❚ Flies up to 550 feet ❚ Skill Level: 1 ❚ Skill Level: 1

ESTT3022 ESTT3024

Photon Disruptor™ ❚ Can ﬂ y on standard engines! ❚ Stands over 2 feet tall ❚ Flies up to 750 feet ❚ Skill Level: 2

ESTT3025

6 February 2010 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 Photon Probe™ Satellite Interceptor™ ❚ Laser-cut balsa ﬁ ns! ❚ Cool futuristic design! ❚ 23” tall ❚ Over 22” tall ❚ Flies up to 575 feet ❚ Flies up to 950 feet ❚ Skill Level: 2 ❚ Skill Level: 2

ESTT3026 ESTT3027

Hornet ❚ Based on an original Centuri design! ❚ Measures over 19” in length ❚ Flies up to 775 feet ❚ Skill Level: 1

ESTT3037

www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 7 1/24 1955 FORD® F-100 PICKUP STREET ROD The classic pickup – one incredible street rod!

www.revell.com Ford’s mid-1950s pick-ups have attained classic status – that is, as far as street rodders are concerned! Little did the designers and engineers of these enduring workhorses know that their trucks would be customized and painted in every way imaginable nearly 60 years after their original release. Kit features a detailed 5.0-liter V-8 engine with fuel injection, a contemporarily styled interior, soft black tires, chrome-plated accessories and decals with colorful custom graphics.

MONS0880 Total parts: 96 Skill level 2 Length: 7.9 (200.7 mm)

1/24 ’56 CHEVY® BEL AIR® A favorite of collectors – a classic in every respect! Today, the 1956 Chevy Bel Air sport coupe is widely recognized as a Chevy classic and remains popular with collectors around the world. For this model, many modiﬁ cations were made to the Chevy V-8 engine, turning it into one of the most popular high-performance engines ever made. Kit features a replica Corvette V-8 engine with dual four-barrel carbs and an optional supercharger, soft black tires, chrome-plated accessories, bucket seats, roll bar, alloy wheels and decals with colorful custom graphics.

MONS0881 Total parts: 99 Skill level 2 Length: 8.5 in (215.9 mm)

1/24 BUICK™ GRAND NATIONAL™ The turbo-charged ‘80s luxury car! Back in 1987, the Buick Grand National was the fastest U.S. production car on the market. Its turbo-charged V-6 engine was originally designed for high-speed racing. The Grand National was painted in all black, turning a personal luxury car into a high-performance thoroughbred! Kit features a highly detailed V-6 engine and chassis with dual exhaust, an authentic stock interior, engine detailing decals, soft black tires, chrome-plated accessories, unique Grand National stock accessories and more.

MONS4265 Total parts: 96 Skill level 2 Length: 8.4 in (213.4 mm)

1/8 CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON Universal’s Gill-Man returns – in true 3D form! In 1954, Creature from the Black Lagoon was fi rst released upon an unsuspecting public. Filmed in 3-D, the now-classic creature feature was directed by Jack Arnold (who also directed The Incredible Shrinking Man and It Came from Outer Space) and starred Richard Carlson, Julia Adams and Richard Denning. The fi lm was so successful that it spawned two sequels, 1955’s Revenge of the Creature and 1956’s The Creature Walks Among Us. Kit features a fi nely sculpted head, hands and feet, a coastline display base with rocks, water, a snake and lizard.

RMXS6524 Total parts: 29 Skill level 3 Length: 8.4 in (213.4 mm)

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1/25 ’37 FORD PICKUP STREET ROD – 2 ‘N 1 Distinctively styled – undeniably Ford!

With the 1937 Ford Pickup, the company started to give their trucks their own styling different from their popular car line. A completely redesigned cab, a new grille and a split windshield helped Ford outperform their competition. Kit features a choice of stock ﬂ athead V-8 or custom manifold with dual carbs and high-compression heads, a choice of vintage truck wheels and tires or steel wheels with dog dish hub caps, plus optional headlights, a lowered suspension, decals and more. RMXS7208 Total parts: 163 Skill level 2 Length: 7.3 in (185.4 mm)

1/25 ’60 CHEVY® IMPALA™ HARDTOP One of Chevy’s most striking best-sellers!

Chevrolet decided to tone down the outrageous styling which marked their 1959 Impala for 1960’s model, creating another classic in the process. It quickly became a favorite of custom builders and street racers alike – this Impala’s still popular 50 years since its original release! Kit features a detailed engine, an opening hood and trunk, a detailed interior, custom headlights, an optional stock suspension and wheels, a lowered suspension with custom wheels, soft black tires, chrome-plated accessories and decals with a choice of stock factory and colorful custom graphics. RMXS4248 Total parts: 169 Skill level 2 Length: 8.5 in (216 mm)

Revell of Germany Slot Cars

1/32 ‘82 OPEL ASCONA 400 RALLYE MONTE CARLO Walter Rohrl’s World Rally Champion-winning racer!

Introduced in 1970, the non-rally version of the Opel Ascona (the Ascona A) was released in two- and four-door sedan models by General Motors. The second- generation Ascona B inspired the famous Ascona 400 rally car. It included a 2.4-liter engine, which was capable of delivering a staggering 230 hp. In 1982, driver Walter Rohrl took the Ascona 400 to a stunning victory. It was the last rear wheel drive rally car to win the World Rally Championship. Features super-ﬁ ne details, an authentically printed design and an individually painted driver ﬁ gure. RVLW8330

1/32 AUDI QUATTRO SPORT S1 – RACE OF CHAMPIONS, 1988 Driven by Finnish champion Juha Kankkunen! Since public safety during rally championships was no longer guaranteed, Audi withdrew from the Rally World Championships in 1986. With its unique fi ns and striking design, the Audi quattro Sport S1 was still being driven for other races. It made a noteworthy return to the spotlight in 1988, when Finnish driver Juha Kankkunen won the fi rst Race of Champions. Revell Germany’s special edition slot car features super- fi ne details, including an authentically painted trim scheme, an individually painted driver fi gure and compatibility with virtually every commercial slot car system. RVLW8336

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 9 Academy Models 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 “Heinz Bär” A favorite of WWII’s legendary Luftwaffe ace! The redesigned Bf 109E-3 boasted plenty of new performance pluses not available on previous variants. Two MG 17s were mounted directly above the engine, and each wing included a MG FF cannon. A Daimler-Benz DB 601A engine provided 1,085 hp – 300 hp more than previous models. 1,276 Bf 109E-3s were built in all. It was most famously ﬂ own by the legendary Heinrich “Heinz” Bär, who earned 220 “kills” during his career as a ﬁ ghter pilot. Academy Models’ high-quality, limited edition kit includes premium ® www.gpdealer.com Cartograf decals.

12216 ACYS1226

Academy 1/72 F/A-18D Hornet “U.S. Marine Corps” The U.S. Marine Corps’ favorite ﬁ ghter jet! Designed to attack ground and aerial targets, the two-seat F/A-18D Hornet can be used as an all-weather strike craft or as a trainer. Modiﬁ cations over previous variants include upgraded radar, a thermal navigation pod, a targeting pod and the ability to carry air- to-air or air-to-surface missiles. Kit features fully engraved panel lines and rivet details, a highly detailed cockpit and landing gear, plus three sets of Cartograf decal marking options.

12422 ACYS2422 Skill level 2

Academy Models 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman “Easy Eight” The U.S.’ most-produced tank of WWII! The M4 Sherman is one of the most famous tanks to ever appear on the battleﬁ eld. Over 50,000 units were produced during WWII, and its chassis was the basis for many subsequent tank destroyers, tank retrievers and artillery. M4A3E8 upgrades included a wide-track Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) and a 76 mm M1 gun. Kit features a replica HVSS suspension system, six-piece drive sprockets, separately molded periscopes, a super-detailed .50-caliber machine gun, a commander’s cupola, vinyl tracks, a bonus set of four detailed soldier ﬁ gures and three decal marking options. 13221 ACYS3221 Skill level 3

Academy Models 1/350 Admiral Graf Spee A “Premium Edition” WWII battleship! First launched in 1934, the Admiral Graf Spee featured eight 9-cylinder diesel engines, which reduced weight and allowed the cruiser to carry heavier, larger-caliber main guns. She was the ﬁ rst Kriegsmarine ship equipped with Seetakt radar. Other highlights included eight torpedo tubes, two Arado 196 seaplanes and one catapult. The Graf Spee was scuttled in December 1939, after sustaining heavy damage in the Battle of the River Plate. Kit features a detailed wooden deck, machine guns, brass barrels, brass chains, exceptional photo-etched parts and a nameplate.

14104 ACYS4104

Dragon® 1/144 F/A-18E VFA-27 “Royal Maces” & F/A-18F VFA-41 “Black Aces” Two Super Hornets – one affordable package! The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is more advanced and twenty percent larger than its predecessors, the F/A-18C/D Hornet. It is most famously used by the U.S. Navy, aboard its ﬂ eet of aircraft carriers. Presently, around 370 aircraft are in service, participating in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Set includes a transparent, two-seat canopy, crisply detailed lower fuselage sections, a choice of ﬂ ying or folded wings, Sidewinder and HARM missiles, a rear cockpit instrument panel, an engine exhaust nozzle with internal detail, fuel tank and Cartograf decals with several marking options. 4618 DMLS4618

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Dragon® 1/35 Pz. Kpfw. IV Ausf. J – Mid-Production The most-deployed German tank of WWII! The Ausf. J – the ﬁ nal variant of the Panzer IV family – began production in June, 1944. Distinguishing differences from past models included an extra fuel tank and the absence of Zimmerit anti-mine coating. Approximately 3,125 were manufactured before the end of WWII. Kit features a one-piece, two-sided upper hull with a newly designed engine deck, a multi-part suspension, an MG34 with gun mount, a three-directional turret, a ﬁ nely detailed 7.5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48 gun, a commander’s cupola, 40 cm Magic Tracks, an extendable jack and multiple photo-etched metal components.

6556 DMLS6556

Encore Models 1/72 Pfalz D.III “Blue Max” Germany’s famed WWI fi ghter/trainer! While not as popular as the Albatros or the Fokker, the Pfalz D.III was used by specialized German fi ghter squadrons (known as Jastas) from the fall of 1917 through the summer of 1918. The D.III was also used as a trainer aircraft for the rest of WWI. Approximately 1,010 were built altogether. No surviving aircraft with original fuselages exist. However, plenty of fl ying replicas have been produced. Kit features a detailed exterior, a replica Mercedes engine, a full cockpit interior and decal markings for a single fi ctitious, lozenge- covered aircraft.

EC72004 ENCS7204

Hasegawa® 1/48 Seaking AEW. Mk. 2A Limited edition! Modern British Early Warning Helicopter Estimated number of parts: 199 Includes: New plastic search water radar, radome, tail rotor with six blades, tail beam, ﬂ oat parts, antenna parts and more. Markings: 1. Royal Navy 849 SQ. Code: 180, 1988. 2. Royal Navy Code: 88, 1982.

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Italeri 1/72 SM.81 Pipistrello The Regia Aeronautica’s three-engine bomber! Introduced in 1935, the SM.81 Pipistrello was an updated version of the SM.73 airliner, redesigned for the military. Distinguishing features included three engines, cantilever wings and a wide fuselage, which led to its later use as a transport aircraft. 534 were built before the aircraft was ofﬁ cially retired in 1950. Kit features a choice of Alfa-Romeo 125 or Piaggio P.X engines, a detailed cockpit and fuselage interior with bomb bays and bombs, machine guns, retractable turrets, a semi-retractable bomber’s gondola, weighted tires and decal marking options for six different aircraft.

551283 ITAS1283

Italeri 1/48 F-16 DG/DJ “Fighting Falcon” The widely used Western fi ghter! It’s hard to believe that the versatile F-16 Fighting Falcon fi rst entered service over 30 years ago! This two-seat fi ghter remains as useful and vital as ever, thanks to sophisticated night vision systems and electronics which allow pilots to use satellite- and laser-guided weapons. Also known as the “Viper”, the F-16 has been widely employed by the U.S. Air Force in the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. Kit features four sets of decal marking options – 2 U.S.A.F. versions, 1 U.S.A.F.E. and 1 Greek A.F. version.

552683 ITAS2683 Total parts (approx.): 400

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 11 Italeri 1/24 DAF XF 105 Space Cab 2007’s International Truck of the Year! Produced by Dutch company DAF Trucks, the XF 105 Space Cab offers outstanding power and performance in a wide range of weather conditions. Remarkably, the Space Cab also manages to be environmentally friendly as well. Thanks to its ﬁ rst-rate combination of form and function, the XF 105 won the prestigious honor of International Truck of the Year in 2007. Kit features an authentically reproduced engine, a detailed chassis and cabin interior, rubber tires and a super decal sheet. www.gpdealer.com

553855 ITAS3855 Skill level 2 Length: 9.6 in (245 mm)

Italeri 1/72 WWII German Aircraft Weapons Set II Arm your 1/72 Ju 88s, Messerschmitts and more! Kit features very detailed resin reproductions of the SC 500, the 900 Ltr. Kraftstoff Behalter, the ER 4, the AB 70, the SC 250, the SD 1700, the AB 500, the SC1000 “Hermann”, the PC 500 RS and the WB 81.

5526102 ITAS5526 Total parts: 24 Skill level 3

Italeri 1/35 Kfz. 385 Tank Wagen Keeps your 1/35 planes fl ying! Derived from the versatile, multi-purpose Kfz. 305, the Kfz. 385 was the standard means for keeping German airplanes fl ying throughout WWII. Thanks to its exceptional off-road characteristics, the vehicle was able to operate on emergency landing fi elds in Africa and Russia. Modifi cations from previous versions included a cabin with fabric roof and a muffl er with a repositioned exhaust system for safe, easy refueling. Kit features decal markings.

556467 ITAS6467 Total parts: 137 Skill level 2

Italeri 1/35 Staghound Mk.II The classic converted armored car! First produced in 1942, the vehicle known as the Staghound answered Allied requests for a highly mobile, armor-plated reconnaissance vehicle. While the U.S. decided to adopt the lighter M8 Greyhound, British troops favored the well-armed, dual-engine Staghound. The Mk.II variant differed from its predecessor in that it featured a 3-inch Howitzer in place of a 37 mm M6 anti-tank gun in the turret. Kit features a metal gun, a photo-etched fret, clear accessories and two sets of marking options for a Canadian or a British vehicle.

556478 ITAS6478 Total parts: 184

Italeri 1/72 Sd. Kfz. 138 Panzerjager Marder III Ausf. H Germany’s most agile armored vehicle! In 1942, this self-propelled tank destroyer emerged on the scene as a way to combat Russia’s fi ercest tanks, like the KV-1 and the T-34. Using the same body as the Pz. 38 (t), the Sd. Kfz. 138 Panzerjager Marder III featured a fi xed superstructure with a 75 mm Pak 40 gun and enough room for two crewmen and 38 rounds of ammo. The hull also boasted a 7.92 mm machine gun for extra fi repower. Kit features decal marking options for two different versions.

557060 ITAS7060 Skill level 2

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Maisto® 1/24 Shelby Series 1 Shelby’s “from-the-ground-up” modern roadster! Designed from Carroll Shelby from the ground up, the Shelby Series 1 was a limited- production, high-performance roadster made from 1998-2005. Powered by a 4-liter V-8 engine, its top speed is 170 mph – almost 15 mph faster than the 427 Shelby Cobra! Kit features a painted and decorated diecast metal body with plastic details, opening doors, steerable front wheels, an opening hood, a bonus set of custom wheels and a screwdriver.

39277 MAIS9277 Skill level 2

Maisto® 1/24 1955 Buick Century Police the streets in style! Specially made for the California Highway Patrol, the 1955 Buick Century two-door sedan was unavailable to the general public. Its unique design combined the Special’s two-door body shell with the powertrain and trim of the standard Century. A powerful V-8 engine provided the cops with the horsepower they needed to catch criminals. Kit features a painted and decorated diecast metal body with plastic details, steerable front wheels, an opening hood, bonus custom wheels, opening doors and a screwdriver. No paint or glue required.

39295 MAIS9295 Skill level 2

Maisto® 1/24 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Loaded with creature comforts! No grand tourer combines elegant styling and tremendous power as well as the CL63 AMG. A 507 hp V-12 engine and paddle-shift transmission powers this luxury coupe from 0-60 mph in only 4.5 seconds. Kit features a painted and decorated diecast metal body with plastic details, steerable front wheels, opening doors, bonus custom wheels, an opening hood and a screwdriver. No paint or glue required.

39297 MAIS9297 Skill level 2

Maisto® 1/24 ’70 Ford Boss 302 Mustang Built for “total performance!” Designed by former GM employee Larry Shinoda, the Boss 302 Mustang featured distinctive “hockey” stripes which started along the top of the hood and ran down to each side. Other changes over the standard Mustang included the powerful Boss 302 engine, a front spoiler, rear deck wing and optional black horizontal rear window shades. Kit features a painted and decorated diecast metal body with plastic details, an opening hood, steerable front wheels, opening doors, bonus custom wheels and a screwdriver. No paint or glue required.

39943 MAIS9943 Skill level 2

Maisto® 1/26 1950 Chevy® 3100 Pickup Yesterday’s workhorse – today’s collector’s item! Part of the post-WWII Advance Design series, the Chevy 3100 pickup was famous for its ultra-sleek, ultra-tough looks and construction. Changes that year included telescopic shock absorbers and a ﬂ at steel handle for the driver’s side cowl vent.These modiﬁ cations – and more – helped Chevrolet® trucks become #1 in sales from 1947 through 1955. Kit features a painted and decorated diecast body with plastic details, an opening tailgate, steerable front wheels, opening doors, bonus custom wheels and a screwdriver.

39952 MAIS9952 Skill level 2

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 13 MRC™ 1/72 T-54 Iraq, 1991 The most-produced battle tank in history! The ﬁ rst T-54 prototype appeared just before the end of WWII in March, 1945. Once full production began in 1947, it quickly became the primary battle tank for the Soviet Union and all Warsaw Pact countries. T-54s with upgraded mortars and weapons were used by Iraqi troops during the 1991 Gulf War. Many experts estimate that approximately 100,000 T-54s have been produced around the world. This fully assembled plastic model features exquisite surface details, a rotating turret, an elevated gun barrel, realistic vinyl tracks

www.gpdealer.com and a separate nameplate. 35022 MRCS5022

MRC™ 1/72 M2A2 Bradley Operation Desert Storm The upgraded Infantry Fighting Vehicle! Designed to keep pace with the M1 Abrams battle tank, the Bradley ﬁ rst appeared in 1981. Powered by an eight-cylinder diesel engine, the Bradley can hold three crew members and up to six fully equipped soldiers at once. Weaknesses which were exposed during Operation Desert Storm led to such upgrades as a tactical navigation system, an eye- safe laser rangeﬁ nder and digital compass systems. This fully assembled plastic model features exquisite surface details, realistic vinyl tracks and a separate nameplate.

35054 MRCS5054

MRC™ 1/72 Char B1 May, 1940, French CO3 France’s famous heavy tank! The Char B1 was originally conceived in the 1920s as a self-propelled gun with a hull- mounted 75 mm Howitzer. A turret-mounted 47 mm gun was later added, allowing the Char B1 to function as an all-out heavy battle tank for French infantrymen. By the time WWII broke out, however, the Char B1’s slow speed and high fuel consumption rendered them virtually obsolete. This fully assembled plastic model features a detailed exterior and French CO3 markings.

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MRC™ 1/72 Char B1 2002 Saumur Museum France’s fi ercest battle tank! Following Germany’s invasion of France in WWII, 161 Char B1s were captured and modifi ed for use as training vehicles, fl amethrower platforms and self-propelled artillery. Today, three surviving models are housed in a tank museum in Saumur, France. One is on permanent display, one is in perfect running condition and the last (a mine roller tank) is safely locked in storage. This fully assembled plastic model features a detailed, fi nished exterior and high-quality decal markings.

36160 MRCS6160

MRC™ 1/72 Me 262A-1a WNR501232 Yellow 5 The fi rst-ever twin-turbojet fi ghter plane! You may already know the Me 262 for being the fi rst jet-powered fi ghter plane when it was introduced around the end of WWII. What you may not know is that was already being planned before WWII had started. Top Me 262 speeds could exceed well over 500 mph, and it could still fl y up to 310 mph with one engine. This fully assembled plastic model features a fi xed undercarriage, authentic “Yellow 5” markings and an optional display stand.

36368 MRCS6368

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MRC™ 1/72 F-16C USAF91-0401-MO The fabulous “Fighting Falcon!” Although the F-16 was originally designed as a daytime-only fi ghter, upgrades and variations over the years have turned it into a versatile, multi-role dogfi ghter. “C” variant upgrades included improved cockpit avionics, improved radar, advanced weapons systems and much, much more. This fully assembled plastic model features a fi xed undercarriage, drop tanks and realistic decal markings.

37125 MRCS7125

MRC™ 1/72 F-16C MLU BAF Tiger Meet The Mid-Life Update “Falcon!” The F-16C Falcon is one of the most versatile fi ghters around. Innovations such as a frameless bubble canopy for improved visibility, a side-mounted control stick for high g-force fl ight and the ability to climb and accelerate vertically are just a few reasons why the F-16 has become a fi ghter pilot favorite since its fi rst appearance in the late 1970s. This fully assembled plastic model features a fi xed undercarriage, drop tanks and realistic decal markings.

37127 MRCS7127

Testors® 1/48 Nieuport 17C.1 France’s superior sesquiplane! There were many colorful airplanes developed during WWI, but none were as distinctive as the Nieuport 17C.1. Its sesquiplane design meant that it had a lower wing which was about half the wing area of the upper wing. The Nieuport could outmaneuver and out-climb enemy aircraft with ease, and its 110 hp Le Rhone engine made it one of the fastest Allied planes around. Kit features one-piece upper and lower wings, a .30-caliber Lewis machine gun, a .30-caliber Vickers machine gun, a movable prop, pilot ﬁ gure and waterslide decal markings. 613N TESS0613 Total parts: 23 Skill level: Inte/Adv Length: 6.8 in (172.7 mm) Wingspan: 6.5 in (165 mm)

Testors® 1/48 Travel Air Mystery Ship Travel Air’s secret…revealed! Dubbed the “Mystery Ship” by the press because its design and construction were done in total secrecy, this legendary wire-braced aircraft was the fi rst to bring low-wing monoplane engineering to air racing. In 1929, Travel Air became the fi rst recipient of the now-legendary Thompson Trophy, beating the best aircraft offered by the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. Kit assembles in an hour or less and includes fl ying wires, a pilot and waterslide decals. Requires paint and glue. 916N TESS0916 Total parts (approx.): 15-30 Skill level: Inte/Adv Length: 5 in (127 mm) Wingspan: 7.25 in (184 mm)

Testors® 1/48 SPAD XIII C.1 France’s fi ercest fi ghter bipe! The SPAD XIII C.1 is famous for being one of the most capable fi ghter bipes of WWI, and with good reason. Its powerful Hispano-Suiza 8B engine made it faster than the Fokker D.VII and the Sopwith Camel, while two 0.030 Vickers machine guns gave the SPAD XIII C.1 more fi repower, too. Famous SPAD pilots included America’s Eddie Rickenbacker, Italy’s Francesco Baracca and France’s Georges Guynemer. Kit assembles in an hour or less and includes markings for the 17th Pursuit Squadron. Requires paint and glue.

617N TESS1617 Total parts (approx.): 15-30 Length: 5.2 in (132 mm) Wingspan: 6.7 in (170.2 mm)

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 15 Testors® 1/48 Messerschmitt ME-163 Komet Germany’s revolutionary rocket-powered fi ghter! Designed by Alexander Martin Lippisch in the early 1940s, the ME-163 Komet remains the only rocket-powered aircraft to ever become fully operational. During a 1944 fl ight, test pilot Rudy Opitz reached an astonishing 698 mph. However, the aircraft’s brief seven-and-a-half minute fl ight times made it an ineffective fi ghter. An estimated 370 Komets were produced before WWII’s end in 1945. Kit assembles in two hours and paints in two hours. Glue and paint required. www.gpdealer.com 7625N TESS1625 Total parts (approx.): 50-100 Skill level: Int/Adv Length: 7.6 in (193 mm) Wingspan: 8.7 in (221 mm)

Testors® 1/72 North American SNJ Texan The U.S. Navy’s WWII famed fi ghter/trainer! The T-6/SNJ’s genealogy can be traced all the way back to 1934, when the North American NA-16 prototype took its maiden fl ight. While primarily used as a trainer, the Texan did operate in more aggressive combat roles throughout WWII and beyond. Later models in the T-6/SNJ series featured retracted landing gear, an all-metal fuselage and reshaped wing tips. With its reshaped rudder, the SNJ-3 fi nally gave the Texan its now-familiar outline. Kit assembles in an hour or less. Glue and paint required.

663N TESS1663 Total parts (approx.): 15-30 Skill level: Int/Adv Length: 4 in (101.6 mm) Wingspan: 7 in (177.8 mm)

Testors® 1/72 Spirit of St. Louis “Lucky Lindy’s” popular transatlantic ﬂ yer! On May 22, 1919, hotel owner Raymond Orteig offered $25,000 to any pilot who could cross the Atlantic from New York City to Paris (or vice-versa) non-stop. Nearly a decade had passed by when aviator Charles Lindberg successfully carried out Orteig’s challenge in May, 1927 with his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis. After his history-making ﬂ ight, which lasted 33 hours, 39 minutes and 29.8 seconds, Lindberg forever became a beloved American icon. Kit can be assembled in less than an hour. Includes a display stand. Requires paint and glue.

664N TESS1664 Skill level 2 Estimated number of parts: 15-30

Testors® 1/48 Curtiss Racer Jimmy Doolittle’s high-speed record-setter! The Curtiss R3C was introduced by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in 1925. The R3C-1 landplane won the Pulitzer Trophy Race on October 12, 1925 with a speed of 248.9 mph. The R3C-2 twin-ﬂ oat seaplane was built for the Schneider Trophy race and was piloted by Jimmy Doolittle, George Cuddihy and Ralph Oftsie. While Cuddihy and Oftsie never reached the ﬁ nish line, Doolittle won the trophy and set a new world record with a speed of 245.7 mph. Kit assembles in an hour or less. Requires paint and glue.

912N TESS1912 Total parts (approx.): 19

Testors® 1/48 Ryan PT-20 The rare USAAC “Recruit!” Produced by the Ryan Aeronautical Company, 30 PT-20s were delivered to the U.S. Army Air Corps in the late 1930s. Its two-seat tandem design made it a unique, efﬁ cient trainer aircraft, and a 125 hp Menasco L-365-1 inline engine provided more than enough power for aspiring pilots to become airborne. Later PT-20A variants were ﬁ tted with larger, more reliable Kinner R-440 radial engines. Kit assembles in 2 hours and paints in 2 hours. Glue and paint required.

7510N TESS7510 Total parts (approx.): 50-100 Length: 5.3 in (134.6 mm) Wingspan: 7.5 in (190.5 mm)

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Trumpeter® 1/35 Modern German Figure Sets Get a fi ghting chance! Both of these newly tooled fi ve-fi gure sets from Trumpeter include machine guns, helmets, duffl e bags and more. Each fi gure also comes with its own unique, distinct pose.

TSMS0421 Modern German ISAF NATO Soldiers in Afghanistan (121 parts) TSMS0422 Modern German KSK Anti-Terrorism Commandoes (123 parts

Trumpeter® 1/35 AR15/M16/M4 Family Machine Gun Sets 8 easy, exciting ways to stay armed! Each newly tooled weapons sets feature 28-38 plastic parts and 8-24 photo-etched parts. *XM117* set includes parts for 6 guns; the rest include parts for 4 guns.

TSMS0505 XM117 Machine Gun TSMS0509 SR16 Machine Gun TSMS0506 M4 Machine Gun TSMS0510 CQB Machine Gun TSMS0507 M733 Machine Gun TSMS0511 M16A4 Machine Gun TSMS0508 M4RAS Machine Gun TSMS0512 SR-25 Machine Gun

Trumpeter® 1/144 Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a Germany’s jet-powered fi ghter returns! While historians debate the overall success of the Me262 A-1a, there is no doubt that it is one of the most infl uential fi ghter aircraft ever produced. If not for their late introduction (well into 1944) and a low rate of deployed, fully operational aircraft, it is safe to speculate that the highly advanced Me262 A-1a may have allowed the Luftwaffe to reclaim air superiority. Kit features a clear canopy and a detailed tractor.

1319 TSMS1319 Total parts: 32 Length: 2.9 in (73.4 mm) Wingspan: 3.4 in (86.9 mm)

Trumpeter® 1/35 WWII German Army BP42 “Geschutzwagen” Cannon Railcar Features all-new tooling! The cannon-armed car of the BP42 (Series 42) armored train was equipped with either a Russian M 02/30 (L/30 barrel) or a captured 10 cm Polish (Skoda) F.H. 14/19 (p). It was placed in an armored, rotating turret, while the other half of the railcar housed part of the infantry. The Geschutzwagen was placed on either side of the locomotive. The outer half connected to the command cars by a covered tunnel. Kit features detailed lower and upper hulls, ﬁ ve sections of track roadbed and a photo-etched turret accessory.

1509 TSMS1509 Total parts 193 Length (approx.): 11 in (279.4 mm)

Trumpeter® 1/35 LAV-A2 8x8 Wheeled Armored Vehicle The new, improved Light Armored Vehicle! First used by the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1980s, the LAV-A2 represents the latest version of the popular armored troop transport. It comes fully equipped with a modern target designation system, which features a laser range ﬁ nder and a thermal imager. A $189 million General Dynamics Land Systems contract supplied the U.S. Marines with 151 LAV-A2s by the end of 2008. Kit features detailed upper and lower hulls, a realistic turret, 8 rubber tires, a photo-etched engine deck mesh sheet and markings for the U.S. Marine Corps.

1521 TSMS1521 Total parts (approx.): 293 Length: 7.3 in (185.5 mm)

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 17 Trumpeter® 1/35 British Challenger II Main Battle Tank The world’s most reliable battle tank! The Challenger II is currently in service with the United Kingdom and Oman. Extensively redesigned from the Challenger I, the II model resembles its predecessor only in its hull and most basic parts. It served in Kosovo as well as the 2003 invasion of Iraq without suffering a single loss due to enemy ﬁ re. Kit features anti-heat guards, a detailed turret and hulls, tracks, photo-etched fender parts and markings for Iraq, 2004. www.gpdealer.com

1522 TSMS1522 Total parts: 521

Trumpeter® 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 German Fighter The magnifi cent German fi ghter returns! First produced in 1938, the E-variant boasted a more powerful Daimler Benz engine, which yielded signifi cantly more horsepower than previous versions. The E-3 added structural improvements, plus two MG17s above the engine and on MG FF in each wing. Kit features a fully detailed engine and cockpit, positionable fl aps, 3 rubber tires, photo- etched detail parts and two sets of decal marking options.

2288 TSMS2288 Total parts: 277 Length (approx.): 11 in (279.4 mm) Wingspan (approx.): 12 in (304.8 mm)

Trumpeter® 1/48 Sukhoi Su-24M Fencer-D The superior Soviet attack aircraft! Approved for service in 1983, the Su-24M boasted such upgrades as a retractable refueling probe, a new internal navigation system, a guided weapons system and reshaped attack radar. This variant also consumed less fuel than previous versions (over 22 gallons per ﬂ ight). The last Su-24M rolled off the assembly line in 1993. Kit features a detailed cockpit, detailed radar, adjustable wind-swept wings, positionable ﬂ aps, countless external loads, metal landing gear struts, detailed fuselage halves, six rubber tires and markings for the Russian Air Force “Red 42.” 2835 TSMS2835 Total parts: 697 Length (approx.): 20 in (508 mm) Wingspan (approx.): 14 in (355.6 mm)

Trumpeter® 1/32 Fairey Swordfi sh Mk.II WWII Biplane The terrifi c torpedo bomber! Used by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy during the Second World War, the Fairey Swordfi sh managed to outlast many of its replacements. Intended as an anti-torpedo aircraft, the Swordfi sh also evolved into an anti-submarine and training craft over the course of the war. 1943’s Mk.II variant featured metal lower wings, which allowed the mounting of rockets. Kit features foldable wings, torpedoes, bombs, rockets and fl ares, plus two-level landing gear, three rubber tires and a photo-etched bracing wire set. 03208 TSMS3208 Total parts: 337 Length (approx.): 13 in (330.2 mm) Wingspan (approx.): 17 in (431.8 mm)

Trumpeter® 1/350 U.S.S. Momsen DDG-92 The amazing Arleigh Burke-class destroyer! Launched in July, 2003, the U.S.S. Momsen DDG-92 is the 26th Arleigh Burke-class ship, and one of the newest. She is currently assigned to Squadron 9 in the Paciﬁ c Fleet of the U.S. Navy, which is based in Everett, VA. Kit features detailed lower and upper hulls, a waterline plate, main deck, photo-etched handrails, separate sonar, a detailed bridge, two SH-60 helis, display stand and nameplate.

4527 TSMS4527 Total parts: 530 Length (approx.): 17 in (431.8 mm)

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Trumpeter® 1/700 U.S.S. Massachusetts BB-59 Battleship Winner of 11 battle stars! The U.S.S. Massachusetts BB-59 was the sixth ship to be named in this state’s honor. Legend has it that not only did she fi re off the fi rst shells of WWII, but she also fi red off the last shells as well. She was opened as a museum ship in 1965 and today she is one of eight surviving U.S. WWII battleships. Kit features 16” 45-caliber gun turrets, 5” 38-caliber gun turrets, upper/lower hulls, a detailed deck, waterline plate, two OS2U-1 seaplanes, display stand and nameplate.

5761 TSMS5761 Total parts: 378 Length (approx.): 12 in (304.8 mm)

Trumpeter® 1/700 H.M.S. Renown, 1942 The renowned British battle cruiser! The H.M.S. Renown was a 26,500 ton battle cruiser which ﬁ rst appeared during the outbreak of WWI. She received a reconstructive makeover in the 1930s, which greatly changed her appearance and gave her an updated anti-aircraft gun battery, enhanced aircraft-handling facilities and updated gunﬁ re controls. Kit features detailed upper and lower hulls, waterline plate, two Walrus Mk. I aircraft and a display stand.

5764 TSMS5764 Total parts: 288 Length (approx.): 13 in (330.2 mm)

Zvezda 1/35 L-4500R Maultier 4.5T Halftrack Recreates the dependable “Mule!” The Sd. Kfz. 4 Gleiskatten-Lastkraftwagen half-track was fi rst developed by Germany following their 1941 invasion of the U.S.S.R. They were designed specifi cally to deal with the ice and mud, which typically bogged down the round-bound commercial vehicles used to supply German forces. The type L-4500R was equipped with the FuG Spr. G f radio and used Pz. Kpfw. II running gear. Kit features polystyrene track, two fi gures and two sets of decal marking options.

03603 ZVES3603 Total parts: 342 Length: 8.8 in (223.5 mm)

Zvezda 1/35 Soviet Tank Hunters Man’s best friend included! Throughout WWII, anti-tank dogs were trained by the Soviet and Russian military to carry and deposit explosives near tanks, armored vehicles and other enemy targets. While the overall success of this program remains in question to this day, there are numerous documented instances where the dogs were able to infi ltrate dozens of enemy targets at once. Kit features three Soviet tank hunter fi gures with three dogs, plus one Mosin rifl e and one PPSh submachine gun.

03611 ZVES3611

Zvezda 1/72 Scythian Calvary VI-III B.C. Prepare for ancient battle! The Scythians, or Scythes, were an ancient Iranian people of horse-riding nomads who dominated the Pontic-Caspian steppe (then known as Scythia) throughout the classical era. Much of today’s surviving information about the Scythians is found within the pages of Herodotus’ Histories and from archaeological digs in the Ukraine and Southern Russia. Kit features 18 unpainted, unassembled cavalry ﬁ gures in 8 different poses with weapons and horses.

8069 ZVES8069

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 19 AFX Daytona Coupe #59 Clear Body with Mega-G Chassis The ﬁ rst Cobra Daytona Coupe clear body with the new Mega-G chassis!

❚ Exceptional detail in a clear body that lets you create a one-of-a-kind racer! ❚ The Mega-G chassis is up to 30% lighter than any other HO chassis, with a low center of gravity for better cornering ❚ The new, shorter 1.5” wheelbase allows Mega-G chassis to ﬁ t almost all AFXW1250 www.gpdealer.com AFX Super G+, SRT and Racing Turbo bodies Daytona Coupe #59 Clear Body with Mega-G Chassis

® Lionel Heritage Series Stourbridge Lion Locomotive O Scale LNLU0153 A limited-production replica of a historic 19th-century locomotive Heritage Series Stourbridge Lion ❚ Powered locomotive and tender are made of premium-quality brass and Locomotive die-cast construction, complete with engineer ﬁ gure O Scale ❚ Equipped for switch-control operation in both forward and reverse on any O-gauge layout including O-27 curves ❚ Detailed base with track is included for a distinctive desktop display

Lionel® Coaling Station O Scale No railroad layout is complete without a coaling station!

❚ Lots of realistic decoration, including illumination on both levels ❚ Traditional O gauge, measuring 13” X 9.875” X 9.875” ❚ FasTrack compatible

LNLU6874 Coaling Station O Scale Lionel® Flatcar with Operating LCD Billboard O Scale A modern twist on a Lionel favorite!

❚ The LCD billboard on this classic-style ﬂ atcar comes loaded with slideshow images that you can display ❚ Flatcar features die-cast metal trucks and operating couplers ❚ Billboard can also be detached and placed anywhere on your layout

❚ Personalize the display by downloading your own images from your LNLU7006 computer or an SD memory card! Flatcar with Operating LCD Billboard O Scale Woodland Scenics® Swingin’ Sensation Figures Set HO Scale These jive cats are gonna bop ‘til they drop!

❚ Includes a set of four young couples showing off their best dance moves ❚ Excellent detail, right down to the ‘50s-style clothes

WOOU1950 Swingin’ Sensation Figures Set HO Scale

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Woodland Scenics® Music To My Ears Figures Set HO Scale Groove to the sweet sounds of this jazz quartet!

❚ Add feet-tapping rhythm to your HO scale layout! ❚ The four-piece band features a woman on clarinet, backed by a bass player, piano player and drummer WOOU1951 Music To My Ears Figures Set HO Scale

Woodland Scenics® Downhill Derby Figures Set HO Scale Relive those thrilling memories of soapbox derby racing!

❚ Watch as these HO scale kids race their home-built hot rods to see who’s the fastest ❚ Set comes with two detailed racers and 5 youngsters — two for each race team and one holding the checkered ﬂ ag WOOU1952 Downhill Derby Figures Set HO Scale

WOOU5034 ® Firehouse Woodland Scenics Firehouse HO Scale HO Scale A mainstay of HO scale layouts!

❚ Italianate-styled ﬁ rehouse is headquarters for Engine Company No. 3 and Ladder Company No. 5 ❚ Lots of ornate architectural details ❚ Hinged doors

Whitman® Coin National Park Quarters Collectors Map 2010-2021 A stylish, educational way to display your collectible quarters!

❚ Attractive board has openings for quarters honoring a national park or site in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the ﬁ ve U.S. territories ❚ Compact map folds to 10” x 11.25”, measures 20” x 11.25” when open ❚ Made of archival-safe materials

WHCY2885 National Park Quarters Collectors Map 2010-2021 Venom™ Eco Alkaline™ Batteries Powerful cells that are also eco-responsible ❚ Certiﬁ ed carbon neutral, containing 0% mercury, lead or cadmium ❚ Performance and dependability that rivals leading alkaline battery brands ❚ Recognized by environmental groups such as caronfund.org and the Return to Forest project for producing more Earth-friendly battery alternatives. Also available: VNRP5290 Eco Alkaline AA (4) VNRP5293 Eco Alkaline D (2) VNRP5295 VNRP5291 Eco Alkaline AAA (4) VNRP5294 Eco Alkaline 9V (1) VNRP5292 Eco Alkaline C (2) Eco Alkaline AA Batteries (8)

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 21 Skydog Kites Barnstormer Bi-Plane Rule the skies with this 3-D thriller!

❚ Easy to assemble, launch and ﬂ y ❚ Made of durable ripstop nylon with a ﬁ berglass frame ❚ Comes with a plastic carrying case ❚ Dimensions: 39.5”W x 35”H www.gpdealer.com SKKF0002 Barnstormer Bi-Plane

Skydog Kites Little Wing Tie-Dye SKKF0411 From world renowned sport kite designer Dodd Gross! Little Wing Tie-Dye

❚ 2-line control allows for a wide array of aerobatics ❚ Can be ﬂ own in winds from 4-20 mph ❚ Features a ripstop nylon sail and ﬁ berglass tube frame ❚ Dimensions: 59.5”W x 27.5”H

Skydog Kites 33” Shadow Best Flier From Skydog’s Best Flier line, the easiest kites ever!

❚ An excellent kite for the beginner ❚ Built to last, with durable ripstop nylon and a tough ﬁ berglass frame SKKF1103 ❚ Dimensions: 33”W x 76”H 33” Shadow Best Flier

Skydog Kites 55” Black Rainbow Delta Aerodynamically designed for easy launch and steady ﬂ ight

❚ Eye-catching graphics make this delta stand out! ❚ Includes 300’ of line on a ﬂ ight ring with swivel clip and a nylon carrying case with handle SKKF1165 ❚ Dimensions: 55”W x 29”H 55” Black Rainbow Delta

Skydog Kites 32” Tie-Dye Diamond Quality upgrades for the traditional diamond style!

❚ Includes a nylon tail for stable ﬂ ight and added beauty ❚ Made with rugged ripstop nylon and ﬁ berglass ❚ Dimensions: 32”W x 31”H

SKKF2221 32” Tie-Dye Diamond

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Skydog Kites First Foil A traction stunt kite that offers a true power experience!

❚ Can be fl own by a fi rst-timer in winds of 6-25 mph ❚ Includes a nylon case and fl y lines with fl ight bar ❚ Dimensions: 1.4 meters

SKKF2501 First Foil

Skydog Kites Flippin Flyer A soft kite you can take anywhere!

❚ Features an air-frame with no sticks to break and no adjustments to make ❚ Just take the parafoil from the bag, attach your line, and set sail! ❚ Ideal for bikers, hikers, boaters and anyone on the go ❚ Dimensions: 16”W x 16”H

SKKF3251 Flippin Flyer

Skydog Kites Tie-Dye X Box The 3-D alternative to the basic kit platform

❚ Features more than one sail surface, to catch the wind and stay aloft ❚ A steady ﬂ ier that can shift and adjust to changing winds ❚ Dimensions: 30”W x 20”H

SKKF4305 Tie-Dye X Box

SKKF9382 6’ Tie-Dye Tail Skydog Kites 30 lb. Flight Ring & 6’ Tie-Dye Tail Quality accessories to enhance your kite-ﬂ ying experience

❚ Add beauty and stability to any kite with the 6’ ripstop nylon tail ❚ 30 lb. Flight Ring is easy to use, and comes with 300’ of line and a swivel clip for quick ﬂ ight prep

SKKF9353 30 lb. Flight Ring

Skydog Kites Rainbow Pinwheel Spinner Add motion and color to any outdoor scene! ❚ Features 3 pinwheels, measuring 8”, 11” and 14” ❚ Made of color-fast nylon and sturdy ﬁ berglass SKKF4061 ❚ Includes a ground stake Rainbow Pinwheel Spinner

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 23 Gayla® Kites StuntMaster™ Sky Dye A high-performance kit with rad “retro” looks!

❚ Made of high quality ripstop nylon ❚ Measures 48”W x 31”H ❚ Includes 2 rolls of twine

www.gpdealer.com GALF0361 StuntMaster Sky Dye

® ™ Gayla Kites StuntMaster Lightning Bolt GALF0365 Light up the sky with this colorful kite! StuntMaster Lightning Bolt ❚ Lots of sport ﬂ ying fun, with spirals and power dives ❚ Includes 2 rolls of twine ❚ Measures 48”W x 31”H

Gayla® Kites Deep Sea City Delta A whimsical underwater scene livens up this 42” ﬂ yer! GALF0506 ❚ A great kite for kids of all ages Deep Sea City Delta ❚ Dimensions: 42”W x 22”H ❚ Includes twine and winder

Gayla® Kites Bugsville Delta A colorful design featuring fun-loving ants, butterﬂ ies and more!

❚ A sporty kite for young ﬂ iers GALF0508 Bugsville Delta ❚ Includes twine and winder ❚ Measures 42”W x 22”H

Gayla® Kites StuntMaster™ Wind Walker Take a ﬂ ight on the wild side! GALF0695 StuntMaster Wind Walker ❚ A multi-colored aerobat made of durable ripstop nylon ❚ Comes with 2 pre-wound twine winders ❚ Measures an impressive 84”W x 38”H

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Gayla® Kites Peacock 50” A delta design that really stands out!

❚ Made of durable nylon ❚ Easy to ﬂ y ❚ Includes twine and winder

GALF0710 Peacock 50”

Gayla® Kites StuntMaster™ Aurora Turn heads with this distinctive sport ﬂ yer!

❚ Flies as sharp as it looks ❚ Includes two pre-wound twine winders ❚ Dimensions: 68”W x 30”H

GALF1308 StuntMaster Aurora Gayla® Kites StuntMaster™ Air Force Give your kite ﬂ ying a military feel!

❚ Blue, gray and white trim scheme adds to the jet-like appearance ❚ Measures 78”W x 38”H ❚ Includes two pre-wound twine winders

GALF1316 StuntMaster Air Force Gayla® Kites 3-D Peregrine Falcon Soar across the skies with this bird of prey!

❚ Adds a new dimension to kite ﬂ ying ❚ Includes twine and winder ❚ 5’ wingspan

GALF1324 3-D Peregrine Falcon Gayla® Kites Cobra Disk 10” A competition-weight disk for unlimited fun! ❚ Made of durable plastic ❚ Ofﬁ cial weight of 155 grams ❚ Available in four ﬂ uorescent colors

GALH0812 Cobra Disk 10”

Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 25 EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR No matter what study of science you enjoy, we’ve got the products to make your project fun as well as educational! Great for the classroom,

www.gpdealer.com home, or school science fair!

Start with the Scene-A-Rama Project Book Filled with ideas, tips and techniques for creating a wide variety of dioramas, displays and arts and crafts projects, including an erupting volcano, anatomy of a cell, historical scenes and mapping A the solar system WOOX4170 WOOX4170 SP4170 Woodland Scenics Scene-A-Rama Project Book

Insect Study UMLX1500 15 Uncle Milton Ant Farm INSX1810 01810 Insect Lore Butterﬂ y Pavilion

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UMLX1500

ELEX0003 Robotics ELEX0003 MWK-03 Elenco Robomech Mech Motor Wooden Kit OWIX0535 OWI535 Robotic Arm Edge

OWIX0535

Human Anatomy FDVX2652 26052 4D Vision Models Visible Heart Anatomy Kit FDVX2652

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NSIX2042 N THKX3919 TAMX7661

Earth Sciences H NSIX2042 52042 NSI Giant Volcano

THKX3919 623913 Thames & Kosmos Wind Power Kit E

TAMX7661 76001 Tamiya Solar Car Assembly R E

A+ F Mechanical Engineering O TAMX7010 70103 R

Tamiya Universal Gearbox Assembly Kit R TAMX7010 A D I O

Astronomy C SLYX7100 7100 Slinky Toys Our Amazing Solar System Kit O

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MGUX7047 07047 L Magnet Source Super Magnets .7” (3) MGUX7047 P R O Other great science projects and accessories DONR0602 C602 Donegan Optical 2.5” Round Magniﬁ er D

DFXX1712 1712 Doc Fizzix Basic Kit Mousetrap Racer U SLYX2021 2021 Slinky Toys MiniLab Slime Science Set WNRX1048 731048 Walnut Ridge Mousetrap Vehicle C T S

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DFXX171 SLYX2021 WNRX1048