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READ ABOUT the latest kits, books, gadgets and gizmos - although I read somewhere that 'gizmos' are supposed to be home-made -to hit the shops. Suppliers are invited to e-mail details of new products and I will feature them in this section. Contact addresses and telephone numbers will be published where available so you can track items down that haven't appeared in your favourite model shop. You will also find a link to the manufacturer's or distributor's website on the links page.
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DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, but I just love browsing through the lovely big catalogues
that some of the major distributors produce, although I always think there
should be some way of getting your money back that you've paid for the cat if
you place a decent order through your model shop . . . Anyway, here's a
full-colour beauty from Flair Products jam-packed with all sorts of kits and
accessories. Unlike some of the other catalogues, I haven't seen this one in my
model shop, but it can be obtained direct from Flair Products at their Swindon
(UK) address. It costs £4 in the UK, £6 for overseas. Have a look at
their massive website on 
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SEEMS INCREDIBLE that anyone has managed to design a model helicopter suitable
for indoor flying, but there are now actually two such models vying for our
attention (and our money)! This one is the Ikarus 'Piccolo' - electric powered
with an impressive specification. Said to be light and durable, the Piccolo has
many carbon fibre and carbon parts. The basic model costs £139.99 including its
two electric motors and smart custom-designed carrying case. In addition, you
need two SuperTec Pico servos, a special nicad pack and charger and the
Piccoboard control module all of which can be purchased with the helicopter as a
package for £299.99. The model can be flown on a standard 4-channel
transmitter. Unlike its 'rival', the Snelflight Hoverfly, this one does not use
an umbilical lead and will fly for around 5 minutes on its 7-cell AAA nicad
pack. Distributed by J Perkins Distribution Ltd. and available from
your model shop. 