An unusual 1:6 scale model Leyat Helica built by Bob Ashwell, circa 1980, with remote control and starter assembly,
a well modelled 'Aero-car', wire frame chassis, skinned Balsa wood ribbed bodywork, hand-painted dark blue with coachlining, the propeller ring fitted with model lamps , complete with correct rear wheel steering and 30cm diameter wooden propeller, offered for sale with remote control and starting device.
Footnotes:
Starting Sequence:
Open driver's door and find the wire that plugs into the charger. When connected to charger, plug the charger into wall socket, turn on, and a red light will come on, this is then charging. Leave overnight to charge, then remove charger. Flick the small switch (next to steering wheel) for on. Model diesel goes in fuel tank in front of windscreen, the pipe with the small silver dot is the filler the other pipe is the overflow to show when the tank is full. Turn on the transmitter and it is ready to be started. The prop starter needs to be attached to a 12v battery and start using the torque starter on the propeller hub, keep fingers out the way, to turn off smother the carb with finger. Use only model diesel fuel with the syringe provided.
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