This 1/5 scale Hawker Tempest Mk. V is being built by Fighteraces (www.fighteraces.co.uk) from the Roy Vaillencourt plans utilising a Belair laser cut kit. The model is to be fitted with a DA-85 cc petrol engine and Sierra Giant Scale retracts and wheels. Radio system will be Powerbox plus Futaba receivers and servos. Colour scheme to be the famous 'Pierre Clostermann' scheme.
Text and photos:
Phil Clark