Helpful Hobbies
5, Eugene Marais Street, Farrarmere, Benoni.1501
Tel/Fax: 011 849 6267 Cell: 083 449 5546/ 072 729 1850
E-mail: trogon@mweb.co.za
VAT # 4070189172
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Note: All our prices include VAT .

Ditections: from Johannesburg take the N12 highway towards Witbank. Take the first Benoni turnoff, “Atlas Road”. At the end of the freeway runoff, turn left. At the second set of robots, turn right into Mercury Street (garage on the left hand corner of the intersection)., At the second set of robots along Mercury, turn right into Cambridge Street. Straight on at the 4-way Stop. Take the first right into Eugene Marais Street.
From Witbank side, take the Atlas Road offramp and turn right over the freeway. Follow the directions above.


"SUMMER SPECIALS" -- Radios
Christopher hovering

Christopher Harris hovering his MVVS powered “Funtana 90” at the recent Irene Airshow

It’s a great time to upgrade your radio equipment to the latest 2.4ghz technology. “Buy it and fly it”. At HELPFUL HOBBIES we strongly recommend the Futaba radio system and we have put together the following options, which, should accommodate most model aircraft or model helicopter pilots requirements.
Our first choice is to use a Futaba transmitter and Futaba receiver with Hitec servos. Christopher Harris uses this combination in all his planes and has won the Fun Fly Nationals for the last 3 years, which we believe gives credit to our recommendations.

Option 1:
Futaba 6EX 2.4ghzSS, 6 channel digital proportional r/c system with T6 ex transmitter, R607FS 7 channel receiver, Futaba charger, Futaba switch & rx battery. All with programming for airplane and helicopter models.
****Only R2095 inc VAT, ex stock ****

Option 2:
As Option 1 but with 4 standard servos
****R2595 inc VAT, ex stock ****

Option 3:
As Option 1 but with 4 micro servos
****Only R2595 inc VAT, ex stock ****

Option 4:
As Option 1 but with 4 mini servos
****Only R2795 inc VAT, ex stock ****’

Option 5:
As Option 1 but with servos – any quantity/size of your choice
**** Phone for quotation ****

"SUMMER SPECIALS" -- Engines

Christopher walking

Christopher “walking” his “Funtana” along the runway


We sell the full range of WEST engines and WEBRA engines – phone us for our best deals.
We believe that the WEST 36 TIR is the most competitive Fun Fly engine available and Christopher has also used the same engine to win the last 3 Fun Fly Nationals with total reliability.
We also recommend that newcomers to the hobby buy the WEST 36 for their .40/.46 size trainers, because it has a bhp of over 2, which is more powerful than some 46 engines and can be used later on a Fun Fly plane if required.

Three other engines to consider are: -

evolution
Evolution .36NT – 2 stroke – new R695 ex stock. - Now only R600
kyosho
Kyosho GX61 – 2 stroke – new R1095 ex stock. - Now only R800
west
West 50Ti – 10 flights only – as new R700 ex stock



"SUMMER SPECIALS" -- Planes
David catching
David about to catch the “Funtana” at the end of Christopher’s demonstration flight

Hobbico “Nexstar”, almost ready to fly, 1740mm wingspan, .46/.61 engine or an excellent model to put in electric equipment. Ideal second plane after your first trainer. New. R1095 ex stock
or with Kyosho .61 new engine R2095 ex stock

bleriot
Marutaka “Bleriot XI”, collectors kit of this pioneer French airplane, 1310mm wingspan. Scale model for .36/.46 engines or ideal for electric conversion. Call for details. R1795 ex stock
swallow
China Model Products – “Swallow 90”, patternship in excellent condition. Already built, 1700mm wingspan. Just install radio and engine and fly. Now only R800
riser
Sig “Riser Glider100” sailplane, in “as new” condition, already built, 2540mm wingspan with 2 airbrake servos installed. Now only R800

pylon racer
Pylon Racer - yellow and blue with fibreglass fuselage and foam balsa covered wings, as new. 4 flights only, in immaculate condition. V-tail version with Rossi 40 pylon motor and tuned pipe, 9 x 6 APC prop, pylon wheels on aluminium streamlined undercarriage, 5 x Hitec HS 225 MG servos, very fast. R3500


sukhoi
Kyosho Sukhoi SU31. as new, 7 flights only, in immaculate condition with OS 70 Surpass 2, pumped 4-stroke engine, 13 x 6 JXF wooden prop, 4 x JR 577 servos, 1 x JR 591 servo, 900mah NiMeHi battery, fuelling valve & pilot. Superb flyer. R4200

Veron “Hurricane”, Tru-Flite rubber powered kit, new kit in box, 40 years, collectors item. R250 ex stock

For the builders: - We stock the full range of Acromax “Triple A” grade balsa at very good prices and we have the following range of plans in stock: -
AVRO 625 avian monoplane G-AAYN, 1/8th scale, 4 channel radio R65
BABY ACE, 40-60 size top wing scale plane R110
BERNHARDT B2, 70” semi scale, 40-46 size, 3 channel radio R65
BLOHM-UND VOS BV141, 54” w/span 1/12th fun scale model R65
BOOTFUL, 42” w/span advanced aerobatic model, 30-40 size R60
CHIPPY, 52” sport scale aerobatics model, 40-50 size R60
CURTIS HAWK 75A, 42” w/span stand off scale, 540 electric R65
DE HAVILLAND D.H.6, 43” w/span WW1 trainer R50
DOODLE WATT, 48” w/span sport model, with flaps, 3 channel R50
EAGLE 20H sport/trainer, 1170mm w/span, 20-30 size, 4 channel radio R65
1935 FARMANF450, long Nez Moustique R65
FIAT CR32, semi scale model, 40 size R65
FOCKE WULF Ta 152, 36” w/span semi scale model, 15-30 size R50
GW METEOR, 48” w/span scale model, 20-30 size, 4 channel radio R65
IN OUT, SCOUT ABOUT, bi plane, electric R30
JACK RABBIT, 36” w/span sportster, 55-06 size, 2-3 channel radio R50
JAPP, single channel free flight, 010-.020 R50
JAVELIN, 25” w/span ducted fan scale model, 2 x 02 motors R50
LAUGHING SAMURAI SPECIAL, 10-20 size R50
LITTLE MO, 25” w/span micro model, .049 size R50
MEADOW SKIPPER 4S, 53” strut braced model, 20-30 size R65
MILLI KEMA SERIES 2, 60” glider R50
MORANE SAULNIER, 47” w/span scale model, 400 electric size, 3 channel radio R65
MS JAX, 49” w/span aerobatic model, 40-46 size, 4 channel radio R65
NIEUPORT 24, 15-30 size, 2-3 channel radio R50
PELICANO, 66” w/span slope soarer, highly manoeuvrable, 2 channel radio Light breeze to 25mph R65
PEYRET NESSLER. 46” w/span speed 400 size, parasol winged French light aircraft, 3 channel model R50
PHOENIX, 65” w/span aerobatics model, 40-60 size, 4 channel radio R65
PIONEER RACER, copy of NEUPORT RACER, 480 electric motor R65
PIPER CHEROKEE, 38” w/span, 15-25 size model, 2-3 channel radio R50
PONGO P3, rubber powered model R30 RADIO PRINCESS, 56” w/span 10-20 size, 3 channel radio R50 SHAMROCK, aerobatics model 46-60 size R65
SHOTGUN 5000, fun fly, 36 - 46 motor size. As flown by Christopher Harris to win his third consecutive Fun Fly Masters R150 SOPWITH CAMEL, WW1 bi-plane, 1/6th size R160
TEENY TRAINER, 37” w/s trainer R30
THE CHAMP, 45” w/span vintage model, 2-3 channel radio R50
THE GULL 450, 1800mm w/span glider, 2 channel radio R80
THE QUIVER, 45” w/span copy of the QUAKER, 2 channel radio R50
THE WIZARD/ THE ELF, rubber powered models R30
TRInc 6AL PURSUIT, low wing model, 10-20 size R50
TRIXIE, parasal wing sportster for electric or diesel R50
WETWUN, control line float plane, 10-20 size R50
WW2 WELLINGTON BOMBER, 86” w/span, 4-6channel, 2 x .40 motors R170
ZONK, tailless slope soarer glider

ELECTRIC: -
We sell the full range of HACKER Brushless motors and speed controls and AXI Brushless motors.
Call for advice and special low prices.

RADIO ACCESSORIES: -
Check out the following list of ex stock items at very low prices.
Crystals:
35.010    tx xtal     R50
35.020    tx xtal     R50
35.040    tx xtal     R50
35.050    tx xtal     R50
35.060    tx xtal     R50
35.100    tx xtal     R50
35.120    tx xtal     R50


35.050     rx dual conversion xtal R50
35.150     rx xtal  R50
35.170     rx xtal  R50
35.180     rx xtal  R50 ea (2-off)
60.200     rx xtal  R25 ea (3-off)
60.325     rx xtal  R25
60.350     rx xtal  R25

60.350 dual conversion xtal   R25

Receivers:
Futaba FP-R118F receiver 60mhz      R200

Servos:
2-off JR 539 servos (complete for spares)    R50 for 2
FMA direct standard servo, s/h      R40

Lost plane finder:
Magna audible lost plane finder, ideal for slope soaring    R30

JR Buddy box lead       R50

Switches:
5-off from    R25

Extension leads/y-leads:
2-off    15cm    Futaba extension lead     R15 ea
1-off    20cm     Futaba extension lead     R15
1-off     30cm    Futaba extension lead     R15
1-off    60cm    Futaba extension lead     R35
1-off    100cm     Futaba extension lead     R30

battery leads

Servo gear sets:
2-off    Futaba 9150 aileron servos gear sets R150 ea
1-off    Futaba 9250 elevator servo gear set R150
1-off    Futaba 9450 rudder servo gear set     R150
2-off    Futaba 9102 servo gear sets     R20 ea
1-off    JR510 servo gear set      R25
1-off Graupner servo gear set  R20

Servo horns:
Futaba/ JR/Hitec/Sanwa servo horns     R5 ea

ENGINE SPARES:
Check out the following list of ex stock items at VERY low prices.
OS140RX    Fuel injection – fuel injector R300
OS140RX    2 sets bearings  R50/set
OS140RX    2-off piston/liner assemblies R100 ea
OS140RX    cylinder gasket  R10
OS140RX    tuned pipe mounts  R40 ea
OS140RX    exhaust deflector  R20
OS 2-off carburettor needles     R10 ea
OSFS40    four stroke silencer  R20
OS25 piston and liner  R30
OS needle housing  R10
OS91FX    long silencer bolts  R20 ea
OS needle extension  R15
OS61FX    exhaust gasket  R10
OS Max 111 29 gasket set      R10

YS:-
YS120SC    cylinder head      R100
YS120SC    2-off piston & liner assemblies R100 ea
YS120/140    air filter      R30
YS120/140    header extension  R20
YS120/140    2-off throttle barrel seals     R40 ea
YS120/140    header seal      R5
YS 4-off rocker shaft “E” rings     R10 / 4
YS120SC    piston pin retainer  R15
YS120SC    head gasket      R25

Webra:
145 piston ring      R150
Dynamix    needle    assembly  R45

Super Tigre:
40 cylinder head gasket  R20

Enya:
Enya carburettor needle  R20

PROPELLERS: -
We have a large selection of propellers in stock @ less than 1/2 ½ price- check out the list below
2-off    7 x 6 APC pusher     R10 ea
1-off    8 x 4 Aviomelli     R12
1-off    8 x 4 Kavan  R10
2-off    8 x 6 APC  R10 ea
1-off    8 x 6 Master Airscre     R10
1-off    8 x 6 Tornado  R10
1-off    8 x 7 APC  R10
1-off    8 x 7 MA  R10
1-off    8.5 x 4 Bolly   R15
1-off    9 x 4 APC  R10
1-off    9 x 4       R10
1-off    9 x 5 APC  R10
2-off    9 x 6 APC  R20 ea
1-off    9 x 7 APC  R10
1-off    9 x 8 APC  R10
1-off    9.5 x 6 MA  R10
1-off    10 x 6 Topflyte nylo     R10
3-off    10 x 7 APC  R15 ea
2-off    10 x 7 MA  R5 ea
2-off    10 x 9 APC  R10 ea
1-off    11 x 4 Power  R10
1-off    11 x 5 Zinger  R15
2-off    11 x 6 MA  R20 ea
1-off    11 x 6 Topflyte, wooden R15
2-off    11 x 7 Zinger, pusher R15 ea
1-off    11 x 7 MA  R10
1-off    11 x 7      R10
1-off    11 x 7.5 Zinger, wooden R15
1-off    11 x 7.5 Shida     R10
2-off    11 x 73/4 Topflyte     R15 ea
1-off    11 x 8 Zinger, wooden R15
2-off    11 x 8 Rev-Up Pro Series R15 ea
1-off    11 x 8 wooden     R10
1-off     11 x 8 Graupner     R15
1-off    11 x 8 Robbe  R15
3-off    11 x 10 Testors, wooden R10 ea
1-off    13 x 6 JXF wooden     R30
1-off    14 x 6 Topflyte wooden R30
1-off    14 x 6 MA  R25
1-off     14 x 7 Graupner     R50
2-off    14 x 7 MA Fokker Series R30 ea
1-off    16 x 8 MA  R50
1-off    17 x 8 Multiplex wooden R40
1-off    17 x 13 APC patternship R60
1-off    20 x 8 scale wooden     R75
3-Bladed props:
1-off    10 x 71/2   R20
2-off    10 x 9       R20 ea

SPINNERS: check out these low prices.
1-off    2”, white, plastic     R10
1-off    2 ½1/2 “ orange, plastic R20
1-off    2 3/4" blue, plastic     R20

WHEELS:
 Check out these low prices.
2-off    ¾3/4 “ tailwheels     R10 ea
1-off    ¾3/4 “ tailwheel + bracket R15
pair     1” sponge wheels     R15
1-off     Dubro 11/4 “ tailwheel R15
2-off    11/4 “ tailwheels     R10 ea
1-off    1 ½ “ tailwheel     R10
pair     1 3/4" wheels  R15
pair     1 3/4 “ wheels     R10
2-off    13/4 “ tailwheels     R5 ea
1-pair    Aerotech lightweight, slimline 2  1/4" wheels    R20
1-off    21/4 “ wheel  R5
pair    2 1/2" wheels  R15
pair    21/2” sponge wheels R20
1-off    23/4”    wheel  R5
pair     3” wheels  R10
pair    31/4” wheels  R20
1-off    31/4” wheel  R10
pair     31/2” wheels     R30
pair    31/2” wheels  R25
.25 size undercarriage with 13/4” wheels    R25
Twin leg nosewheel assembly (steerable)    R30
Pair Piper Cub wheel centres, 13/4” diameter    R30/ 2

ENGINE MOUNTS: check out these low prices.
3-off    .20-.25     R15 ea
3-off    .40  R15 ea
1-off    .46-.50     R20
2-off    .60  R25 ea
2-off    .90, long     R30 ea
1-off    1.20  R25

TANKS: check out these low prices.
1-off    2oz  R20
1-off    6oz  R20
2-off    10oz  R45



For helpful, friendly service and advice, call Dave, Judy & Christopher
E & OE 7 July  2008