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BMJ-B-120
The Bounty Hunter was designed by Dick “Fast Richard” Mathis in 1961 as a
relatively large 1/2A with a 416 sq. in. wing. The original had a low-thrust
line with a shallow climb angle. But after watching Russ Hansen’s T-Bird the
engine was moved to a high-thrust configuration producing a near vertical climb.
The 416 version was published in American Modeler and produced as a kit by Model
Aircraft Labs in the early 60’s. For 2007 National Free Flight Society
One-Design competition it has been scaled by Fast Richard himself to 245 sq. in.
which makes it a competitive model for classic gas competition with today’s
shorter engine runs. The Bounty Hunter is a display of the Dick Mathis design
signature: high-thrust, swept tips, pylon, inverted fin, flat center panel,
angular lines, ”birdcage” structure, and HLG airfoil. Flying weight is 22
grams covered with Japanese tissue.
Wing Span 16 1/2”, Area 49 1/2” sq. in.
PVHC Price: $42.00
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