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Smitties Hobbies, 156 Third Street, Springs (2026)

06/09/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK
-PHOENIX SBACH 120 SIZE
-R5995.00
-(Plus free shipping in SA on this item)
-(Provided area falls in our couriers std. coverage area)

- Wingspan: 1663mm (65.5 in)
- Length: 1638mm (64.5 in)
- Flying weight: 4400-4600 gr
- Wing area: 56 dm2
- Wing loading: 80g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Gear type: Aluminum Hi-grade for main gear and spring wire for tail gear (included)
- Spinner size: Plastic 70mm (included)
- Radio: 4 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 5 standard hitorque servo: 2 aileron; 1 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 throttle (not included)
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: 1.20 / 2-stroke or 1.20/4-stroke glow engine (not included)
- Motor: brushless outrunner 2000-2400 W, 450 KV (not included)
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Aerobatic

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL EP MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE 1.20 (or similar) (not included)
- Lipo cell: 6 cells (not included)
- Esc: 80A (not included)
- Capable of both precise and extreme 3D aerobatics
- Designed for compatibility with both GP and EP flight
- Bolt-on two-piece wing for easy transport and setup at the field
- Removable canopy for easy changing of lipo battery and to set up radio
- Extremely lightweight laser-cut all-wood construction
- Durable factory-painted fiberglass cowl
- All hardware included

We can mail order any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com (No need to register to order. Simply add to cart, checkout, fill in details, submit)

SMITTIES HOBBIES
156 THIRD STREET
SPRINGS
TEL: 0118153921

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30/08/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK (BACK IN STOCK)
-ST MODELS DISCOVERY READY TO FLY COMPLETE
-R4595.00
-(Plus free shipping in SA on this item)
-(Provided area falls in our couriers std. coverage area)

Wingspan 1460mm (57.5in)
Length 1220mm (48.03in)
Weight: 1250g (44.02oz)
Servos 4 x 9g (Included)
Radio System: 4 channel (Included)
Electric Motor Brushless outrunner (Included)
LiPo 3S 1800mAh (Included)
Recommended Propeller: 10 x 5 (Included)
ESC 30A Brushless (Included)
Wing Loading 34.25g/dm2
Wing Area 36.5dm2 (565.8sq.in)
Charger Balance charger (Included)

We can mail order any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com (No need to register to order. Simply add to cart, checkout, fill in details, submit)

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23/08/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK
-VOLANTEX SPORT CUB 500 READY TO FLY COMPLETE
-R1695.00
https://www.smittieshobbies.com/product-page/volantex-sport-cub-500-ready-to-fly-complete

We can courier ship to most places in SA on this item

Wingspan: 500mm
Length: 350mm
Material: EPO Foam
Motor: 10mm Diameter Coreless Motor
Servo: 3 x 2g servos
Gyro: 6 axis gyro
Battery Voltage: 3.7v
Capacity: 400Mah
Flght time: +- 6-10 mins
Charge Time: +- 60mins
Radio Frequency: 2.4Ghz
Channels: 4ch
Mode: 2 (left hand throttle)
Requires: 4 x AA batteries
Range: +- 200m

Included in box:
1 x Cub 500 Plane
1 x Transmitter
1 x Lipo Battery
1 x Lipo USB Charger
1 x Spare landing gear
1 x Spare Prop
1 x User Manual

We can mail order any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com

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16/08/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK
-WL (XK) A800 READY TO FLY COMPLETE GLIDER 780mm
-R1695.00

We can courier ship to most places in SA on this item

Specifications:
Model: A800
Type: RTF (Ready to fly complete)
Material: EPO
Color: White
Wingspan: 780mm
Length: 530mm
Remote control: 2.4GHz Control
Control distance: about 200m
Motor: N60 Iron Core Motor
Battery: 7.4V 300mAh
Charging time: about 40min
Working time: about 20min
Controller Battery: 4 * AA battery(not included)
Working environment temperature: -10℃ to +40℃
Flight weight: 110g

Features:
Comes with 3D/6G gyro for increased stability and helps decrease the chance of a crash. Simply cycle between 6G (stable mode) and 3D (no control surface limits) by pressing the aileron stick to the lower left after activating the model
Stable and sleek profile supports smooth, slow and controlled flights
Aerodynamic profile with long wing surface supports good lift for soaring
Rigid foam airframe comprised of EPO foam is resistant to crash damage

Package Includes:
XK A800 with Gyro 780mm (30.7") Wingspan RTF
4CH 2.4GHz Transmitter
2.4GHz Receiver
2S 7.4V 300 mAh LiPo Battery
2S LiPo Battery Charger USB Charging Cable
Owner's Manual

We can mail order any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com

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02/08/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK
-PHOENIX EXTRA 330SC 30-35cc MOTOR
-R9995.00
-(Plus free shipping in SA on this item)
-(Provided area falls in our couriers std. coverage area)

- Wingspan: 1850mm (72.8 in)
- Length: 1786mm (70.3 in)
- Flying weight: 6200-6500 gr
- Wing area: 63.8 dm2
- Wing loading: 97g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Gear type: Aluminum Hi-grade for main gear and spring wire for tail gear (included)
- Spinner size: Plastic 95mm (included)
- Radio: 6 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 6 standard hi-torque servo: 2 aileron; 2 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 throttle (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery: 4.8-6V / 2000mAh NiMH (not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: 30-35cc gas engine (not included)
- Motor: brushless outrunner 2500 W, 250 KV (not included)

- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Aerobatic
- Capable of both precise and extreme 3D aerobatics
- Designed for compatibility with both GP and EP flight
- Genuine Oracover covering
- Bolt-on two-piece wing for easy transport and setup at the field
- Removable canopy for easy changing of lipo battery and to set up radio
- Extremely lightweight laser-cut all-wood construction
- Durable factory-painted fiberglass cowl
- Prepainted pilot figure, preinstalled in cockpit
- All hardware included

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL EP MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE 1.60 (or similar) (not included)
- Lipo cell: 12 cells / 5000 – 6000mAh (not included)
- Esc: 120-160A (not included)

We can mail order any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com

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26/07/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK
-PHOENIX LA9 30-33cc SIZE MOTOR
-R9995.00
-(Plus free shipping in SA on this item)
-(Provided area falls in our couriers std. coverage area)

- Wingspan: 1814mm (71.4in)
- Length: 1668mm (65.6 in)
- Flying weight: 7.2-8.1 kg
- Wing area: 58.5 dm2
- Wing loading: 115g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Gear type: Aluminum Hi-grade for main gear
- Spinner size: Plastic 100mm with aluminum plate (included)
- Radio: 6 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 9 standard hi-torque servo: 2 aileron; 2 flap; 2 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 retract; 1 throttle (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery: 4.8-6V / 1200-2000mAh NiMH (not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: 30-33 cc gas engine (not included)
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Military

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL EP MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE .160 (or similar) (not included)
- Lipo cell: 12 cells / 5500 – 6000mAh (not included)
- Esc: 120-160A HV (not included)

We can mail order any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com

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19/07/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK
-PHOENIX PC21 PILATUS 75-91 SIZE (20CC GAS) MOTOR
-R5995.00
-(Plus free shipping in SA on this item)
-(Provided area falls in our couriers std. coverage area)

- Wingspan: 1450mm (57 in)
- Length: 1533mm (60.3 in)
- Flying weight: 4600-5000 g
- Wing area: 38.5 dm2
- Wing loading: 128g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Gear type: Retract gear With CNC Suspension Metal Struts (included)
- Spinner size: scale type 70mm (included)
- Radio: 6 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 8 standard servo: 2 aileron; 2 flap; 1 elevator; 1 rudder; 1steering nose; 1 throttle; and 3 retract gear (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery: 4.8-6V / 2000 mAh NiMH (not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: .75-.91 / 2-stroke glow engine or 15-20cc gas engine (not included)
- Motor: brushless outrunner 2200 W, 500 KV (not included)

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL EP MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE .80 (or similar) (not included)
- Lipo cell: 6 cells / 4000 – 5500mAh (not included)
- Esc: 60-100A (not included)

- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Military
- Designed for compatibility with both GP and EP flight
- Covered in genuine ORACOVER®
- Superb flying characteristics, plus an accurate scale outline
- Detailed scale cockpit
- Functional panel flaps
- Removable hatch for easy radio set up
- Scale outline is enhanced by the lightweight fiberglass cowl
- High-quality hardware package included

We can mail order / courier any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com

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12/07/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK
-PHOENIX P47 THUNDERBOLT 30-35cc
-R9995.00
-(Plus free shipping in SA on this item)
-(Provided area falls in our couriers std. coverage area)

- Wingspan: 2005mm (78.9 in)
- Length: 1640mm (64.5 in)
- Flying weight: 8-10 kg
- Wing area: 66 dm2
- Wing loading: 120g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Retract gear type: Air-retract 90 degree With CNC Suspension Metal Struts (included)
- Spinner size: Scale type (not included)
- Pressure for air tank retract: 7 bar (100 PSI)
- Radio: 8 channel radio system minimum. 9 standard hi-torque servo: 2 aileron; 2 flap; 2 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 throttle; 1 air valve (not included)
- Engine: 30-35cc (gas engine) (not included)
- Motor: brushless outrunner 2500 W, 250 KV (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery: 6.0V 2400/2600mAh NiMH (not included)
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: scale military

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL EP MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE 1.60 (or similar) (not included)
- Lipo cell: 12 cells / 5000 – 6000mAh (not included)
- Esc: 120-160A (not included)
- Official licensed product
- Designed for compatibility with both GP and EP flight
- Covered in Oracover
- Top quality balsa/light plywood construction
- Air-retract With CNC Suspension Metal Struts included
- Full-depth cockpit and instrument panel and pilot included
- Bolt-on two-piece wing for easy transport and setup at the field
- Removable canopy for easy changing of lipo battery and to set up radio
- Strong Light Weight Construction
- Superb flying characteristics, plus an accurate scale outline
- High-quality hardware package included

We can mail order any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com

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05/07/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK
-PHOENIX THUNDER STREAK 90mm EDF JET
-R11995.00
-(Plus free shipping in SA on this item)
-(Provided area falls in our couriers std. coverage area)

- Wingspan: 1150mm (45.3 in)
- Length: 1587mm (62.5 in)
- Flying weight: 5000-5300 gr
- Wing area: 40dm2
- Wing loading: 125g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Retract gear type: Electric retract gear (not included); CNC Suspension Metal Struts (included)
- Radio: 6 - 9 channel . 7 mini hi-torque servo: 2 aileron; 2 flap;
2 rudder; 1 steering nose; 2 standard hi-torque servo (minimum 9kg) for 2 elevator (not included)
- Servo mount : 12mm x 24mm; 21mm x 42mm
- Engine: EDF 90mm with minimum thrust up 4 kg ; 8-12 cells (not included)

RECOMMENDED EDF AND BATTERY SET UP
- EDF: 90mm, Minimum thrust 4 kg. Midi-Fan evo/ HET 650-68-1130 WeMoTec (or similar) (not included)
- Lipo cell: 8-12 cells / 5000mAh 60C (not included)
- Esc 120-160A (not included)
- Covered in genuine ORACOVER®
- Top quality balsa/light plywood construction
- CNC Suspension Metal Struts included
- Full-depth cockpit and instrument panel and pilot included
- Scale Pilot included
- Bolt-on two-piece wing for easy transport and setup at the field
- Removable canopy for easy changing of lipo battery and to set up radio
- Strong Light Weight Construction
- High-quality hardware package included

We can mail order any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com

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21/06/2026

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-OUR FEATURED PRODUCT FOR THIS WEEK
-PHOENIX GRIPEN 90mm EDF JET
-R9995.00
-(Plus free shipping in SA on this item)
-(Provided area falls in our couriers std. coverage area)

- Wingspan: 1084mm (42.7 in)
- Length: 1655mm (65.1 in)
- Flying weight: 5.9 - 6.1 kg
- Wing area: 42dm2
- Wing loading: 140g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Retract gear type: Mechanic retract gear with CNC Suspension Metal Struts (included)
- Radio: 6 - 9 channel . 6 mini hi-torque servo: 2 aileron; 2 flap;
1 rudder; 1 steering nose; 2 standard hi-torque servo (minimum 9kg) for 2 elevator; 3 servo retract (not included)
- Engine: EDF 90mm ; 10-12 cells (not included)

RECOMMENDED EDF AND BATTERY SET UP:
- EDF: 90mm, Midi-Fan evo/ HET 650-68-1130 WeMoTec (not included)
- Lipo cell: 10-12 cells / 5000mAh 60C (not included)
- Esc 120-160 A (not included)

- Top quality balsa/light plywood construction
- CNC Suspension Metal Struts included
- Full-depth cockpit and instrument panel and pilot included
- Scale Pilot included
- Bolt-on two-piece wing for easy transport and setup at the field
- Removable canopy for easy changing of lipo battery
- Strong Light Weight Construction
- High-quality hardware package included

We can mail order any product listed here and our website, just drop us an e-mail: [email protected], or order direct on our website www.smittieshobbies.com

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Friday	09:00 - 13:00
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