Texaco is for SAM competition of Old Timer and Antique models which were designed, kitted, or plans published prior to December 31, 1942 and December 31, 1938 respectively. Radio controlled 1/2A Texaco is for any O/T or Antique design with a .049 reed valve engine, with an integral fuel tank of not over 5.1cc capacity, using a propeller limited to 8” or less diameter. 1/2A Texaco models must weigh a minimum of 8 ounces per square foot of planform wing area. Contestant is allowed 3 attempts to score 2 flights with a 15 min. max per flight. Models may also be flown in Old Time Electric-Limited Motor Run (LMR) and Electric Texaco. For LMR models may be powered with any permanent magnet DC motor up to .05 with a maximum 7 cell, 800 mAh Ni-cad battery. Motor run is limited to 90 seconds and Max flight is 10 min. For Electric Texaco, rules are the same except motor may be started and stopped one or more times until battery is exhausted.

Baby Phoenix - PF	B-310
This 1949 Frank Ehling design, re-engineered for electric RC, with a 159 sq. in. wing area at 8.8 oz and a speed 280 electric motor, like the EPU-3, makes a great model to practice your Texaco thermal hunting skills at the park
$34.25      Quantity

Texaco - RAMBLER	B-601
The BMJR Texaco-Rambler has been scaled to 44” wingspan from the original 72” model designed by Gil Shurman in 1938. Model may be flown in 1/2A Texaco with a Cox .049 or with a Speed 400 electric motor in Old Time Electric–LMR or Electric-Texaco . Wing area is 279 sq. in. and optimum-flying weight is 15.5 oz.
$61.75      Quantity

Super Sniffer	B-602
The Sniffer was an early Post War free flight model designed by R.G Schmitt for the new OK Cubs and Anderson Spitfire glow engines of the day, and was produced a kit by Midwest Models in the early 1950’s. It is reported that the name came from it’s Thermal Sniffing ability but a complete history of the design appears nonexistent. The Super Sniffer is 150% enlargement of the BMJR Sniffer free flight model with only minor changes to the structure for RC and retaining the original outline. The 44” BMJR Super Sniffer may be built for either electric or glow, and flown for FUN.
$63.00      Quantity

Simplex-45	B-603
The Simplex was designed by Paul Plecan and published in the February 1941 issue of Air Trails magazine. Paul reported that his original model was lost on the day it was test hopped. On its eleventh flight it flew Out-of-Sight in 33 minutes on a 15-sec. engine run. Today with the RC gear we can enjoy these Old Time models without the chase. The BMJR Simplex 45, with an is intended for RC assisted flight in the Society of Antique Modelers, SAM, Texaco event with either a 1/2A gas engine or a Speed 400 class electric motor. Model has a 45" wing span with an area of 328 sq.in.
$54.75      Quantity

Panther	B-604
The original Panther was designed in 1939 by Walter Schutz as a free flight with a 46” wingspan and an ignition engine. The Panther was unique for it’s time with a low wing rather than the more traditional high wing cabin type model. In 1939 it was kitted by the Peerless Model airplane company and became known as the Peerless Panther. The BMJR Panther is true to the original plan with the only changes to accommodate laser cutting technology and RC for SAM 1/2A and Electric Texaco competition. With a speed control it can be flown in Texaco limited motor run event, or as a relaxed sport model. The BMJR Texaco Panther has a wing span of 46” with area of 299 sq. in. Our finished flying weight is 19.8oz. ready to fly giving it a wing loading of 9.3 oz per ft.
$86.00      Quantity

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