Phoenix Models RC Westland Lysander 1:4 3/4 Scale

This is the biggest RC Westland Lysander available, with a wing span of 126" and a maximum weight of 26.4lbs(12Kg)

It is an ARF, constructed of laser cut balsa and ply parts and beautifully covered in Oracover (Available as Ultracote in North America)





Features of the RC Westland Lysander

  • Construction: Laser cut balsa and ply
  • Wing: Two piece with struts
  • Covering: Oracover (Ultracote in North America)
  • Cowl: Fiberglass, painted scale finish
  • Canopy: Clear plastic with painted frame,Instrument panel and pilot bust
  • Spinner: 3.75" ( 95mm)diameter
  • Landing Gear: Two part aluminum, with fiberglass fairings and wheel pant
  • Wheel diameters: 5.25" (133mm) mains and 2" (51mm) tail
  • Motor mount (EP version): Plywood with aluminum stand-offs
  • Engine mount (Gas version): Four aluminum stand-offs with rubber isolation
  • Fuel tank: 24 oz (750 cc)




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RC Westland Lysander Specifications

  • Wingspan: 126" (3200 mm)
  • Length: 74.8" (1901mm)
  • Flying weight: 23.1-26.4 lb (10.5-12 kg)
  • Wing Area: 1464 sq. in. (94.56 sq. dm.)
  • Wing loading: 36.04 oz per sq.ft. (110g per sq. dm)
  • Servo mount: 0.83" x 1.6" (21 mm x 42 mm)
  • CG position: 5.8" (147 mm) back from the straight portion of the leading edge of the wing



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Books

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Parts Included

  • Finished fuselage
  • Wings
  • Tail 
  • Landing gear
  • Fiberglass gear fairings-painted
  • Fiberglass cowl-painted 
  • Fiberglass Wheel pants-painted
  • Wheels
  • Instrument panel
  • Pilot bust
  • All hardware
  • Fuel tank
  • Instruction manual



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Extras Required

  • Radio system: At least 8 channel
  • Servos: Eight(8) standard size, high torque. (2-aileron, 2-flap, 2-elevator, 1-rudder, 1-throttle-Gas version only)
  • Receiver battery: 6.0v 2400-2600Ah NiMH
  • Motor (EP Version): Rimfire 50cc or equivelant
  • Electric Speed Control: 120A
  • Lipo Battery: 33.3-55.5V, 9-15S
  • Propeller (EP version): 22 x 8E to 26 x 10E
  • Engine (Gas version):50-61cc 2-stroke



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Photo Gallery

Engine installation-Nose of Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander. GP versionCowl removed to show gas engine installation
Motor installation-Nose of Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander EP versionCowl removed to show motor installation
Tank installation-Nose of Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander. GP versionHatch removed to show tank installation.
Hatch removed on Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander.Hatch removed
Nose of Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander.Nose section
Take-off of Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander.Up and away!
Phoenix Models Lysander RC model-battery compartmentHatch removed to show Lipo batteries
Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander. Photo showing one wing removedOne wing panel removed
Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander. Photo showing landing gearLanding Gear
Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander. Photo showing landing.Landing
Under view of wing and strut. Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander.Underside view of wing showing strut
Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander. Photo showing underside of tailUnderside view of tail
Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander. Photo showing hatch,pilot and instrument panelHatch, pilot and instrument panel.
Phoenix Models large scale Westland Lysander. Photo showing flying by.Flying by

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Videos

The first video is by Phoenix models. Some excellent flying shots!


This video is by RC Groups and shows the model at the Toledo convention.


The last movie is by The RC Geek and has some nice flying shots


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The Manual

This is a typical Phoenix Models manual. It features 3D drawings and an excellent English text that will take you through the assembly procedure. Click here to take a look.


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Pros

  • Accurate scale outline
  • Beautiful construction
  • Superb covering job
  • This is a big airplane!
  • Wing is 2-piece and tail plane is detachable, easing transportation problems
  • Looks very handsome!


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Cons

  • CA type hinges- would much prefer molded hinges
  • Pilot looks civilian rather than military


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Modifications

  • After much research there were very few problems apparent. The CG position was OK and flying was reported as first class.
  • One chap installed a G-62 gas engine and found it would need 2 lb of lead in the tail to balance!  He switched to a DLE-61 and had no more balance problems.

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Purchasing



I include these links to the appropriate page on the Tower Hobbies site, for your convenience.

I do not receive any commission, so the price is no higher



Price=$599.99 pus $59.99 shipping surcharge

Click or tap here to visit the Tower Hobbies web site

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An RC Westland Lysander is now available in 3 different models. Two are giant scale and one is a mid size. All are ARF airplanes (Almost Ready to Fly), constructed of laser cut balsa and ply and covered in Ultracote.