RBCkits model kit Tipsy Nipper

Tipsy Nipper

An undercarriage is added to the kit and the Nipper is capable of ROG

The Nipper can be flown with rudder and elevator only and a moderate beginner can fly the plane, for the more experienced

ailerons can be fitted, and coupled with the rudder gives excellent aerobatic performance.

Here some pictures from the Nipper from Max Zuijdendorp in the building stage.

The Tipsy Nipper can be flown with the Graupner speed 400 7,2 or 6v 1:1,85 gearbox and 8 cells or more.

With the 7,2 volts motor and 9x5 slim prop flight times of 8 minutes are common , the flying weight of this combination:

is only 660 grams.

For more aerobatic performance the speed 400 1:1,85 6 volts is fitted with the 8x4 slim prop, this gives great ROG and flashing snap rolls.

Max's Nipper .. looking really good. 2 Nippers on the field.

Specs:

Wingspan : 900mm

Wing area : 16 dm2

weight : 660 grams

Motor : Speed 400 with gearbox 1:1,85 7,2 or 6 volts

Battery : 8 x 500 ma

Kit is complete with canopy, cowl, landing gear , 90 cnc cut parts in balsa and ply and

40 additional parts including fasteners and control cables and rolled cad drawing of outstanding quality including instructions.

A real Tipsy Nipper.