General Information

A SUPER CHIPMUNK!!! Mr. Art Scholl would be proud...

The CARF-Models Super Chipmunk is a masterfully engineered aircraft that combines the timeless elegance of a classic showplane with the advantages of modern composite construction. The entire airframe is built from lightweight, high-strength composite materials, ensuring exceptional durability without compromising on performance.

   

The design stays true to the original Super Chipmunk's iconic lines, offering a highly detailed and accurate scale appearance, right down to the cockpit and cowl shape. Despite its scale fidelity, the structure is purpose-built for demanding aerobatics, blending traditional charm with high-performance capabilities in a way only CARF-Models can deliver.

The iconic start of high-end scale aerobatic flying...

   
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Sliding Canopy Mechanism

For our Super Chipmunk, we decided to develop a sliding canopy mechanism that would open the huge canopy quite far along the rear fuselage.
Basically it works the same way it does on our MiG-17 and Corsair and it's driven by an electrical linear servo. With this sliding canopy on the Chipmunk you do have access to the fuselage and electronics to install or remove the rx and ignition batteries.
Also, a Pilot Figure with a maximum width of 180mm can be fitted within the canopy.
 
 
 
 
 

Features

  • Super Scale Surface with thousands of rivets, actually three different kinds of surfaces.
  • Perfect prefabrication, which allows easy installation of servos, landing gear, and the engine.
  • For this Super Chipmunk, there are 9x Servos, 2x Aileron, 2x Flap, 2x Elevator, 2x Rudder/Tail Gear, and 1x Throttle Servo. Adding the Ignition, Smoke, Sliding Canopy, and Light, the total number of channels would be 13.
  • We decided for a 3-piece wing to be able to transport Chippy on it's wheels That means, the outer wings, center wing, stabs and the fin are removable for transportation.
  • The Kit includes the two main and one tail landing gear with wheels ready to install with the pre-painted wheel pants.
  • The gear strut fairings of the main landing gear are intsalled within seconds, two M3 round head screws from each side will be screwed into 3d-printed spacers on the inside.
  • For the engine installation, the KIT includes a 2-cylinder engine dome that will be mounted with 7x M6 bolts and washers. Anyone who wants to use a 4-cylinder engine on his Chippy will need to get the available 4-cylinder dome as an accessory.
  • The Flap System works the same as on our Corsair. The inner Flaps are controlled by one flap servo each, which is connected to the outer flap using a phenolic pin.
  • A basic but fulfilled instrument panel is included within the KIT and can be installed with 3x srews.
    

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The Fuselage

It was essential to stiffen the fuselage, especially the rear fuselage. The Chipmunk has an extremely big tail that needs to be connected to the rear fuselage well. We installed plywood-foam construction to ensure the tail area is strong enough to support the big tail. The center wing is mounted to the fuselage the same way as usual, with two M5 bolts connecting the fuselage and center wing.

     

The 3-Piece Wing

With our Mephisto V2 we learned that creating a strong but light 3-piece wing system is not an easy job. Anyways, because of the transportion of Chippy we decided to go that way again and build a exactly taht kind of 3-piece wing. Two outer wings will be installed in each of them, one aileron servo. The center wing contains a carbon-reinforced wing spar, which connects the outer wings by a 40mm carbon tube.

     

Landing Gear

The Super Chipmunk is equipped with rigid, scale-style aluminum main landing gear, designed to not only look authentic but also to withstand the stresses of aerobatic flying and regular field use. Unlike typical sport planes where flexible gear absorbs landing forces through movement, the Chipmunk's stiff landing gear maintains its shape and alignment under load. This gives the model a very scale-like ground presence and provides direct feedback during landings and taxiing.

The Super Chipmunk’s fixed landing gear with oleo struts is not just for show—it’s part of what gives the plane its authentic scale experience, both visually and in how it behaves on the ground. It’s a reminder that this isn’t just a sport model—it’s a high-end scale aerobat for pilots who love classic flying with a modern edge.

Yes, we will do the retractable landing gear version, but not for now. We start delivering the Super Chipmunk with the electric retractable Landing Gear by the beginning of 2026.

     

Engine Choice, Cowling & Exhausts

The Super Chipmunk is designed for two-stroke engines from 150 - 200cm or some four-stroke engines. The maximum width of the engine should be 350mm to fit into the two-piece cowling. We offer an excellent stainless steel exhaust SET for the Desert Aircraft DA-170/180 and DA-200 made by Zimmermann Schalldämpfer from Germany. Those SETs have different header shapes to make the canister outlets the same length, which looks way more professional. The SETs can be easily installed with the included canister mount, which will be mounted in the muffler compartment. It is made so you can remove the engine dome combined with the exhausts as one big part.

     

Accessories

For our Super Chipmunk, we offer a wide range of accessories. These include the Deserst Aircraft Engines, Zimmermann Exhaust SETs, Fuel Tanks, Smoke Tanks and a four-cylinder engine dome. In addition, we offer high-quality MacGregor servos in combination with our very own CARF-Models servo arms – perfectly matched to the model. This is the equipment we at CARF-Models trust in and recommend to use on our Products!

    

    

Color Schemes

As there aren't many schemes for a super chipmunk out there, we decided to only offer three standard color schemes. The ART SCHOLL Scheme and soon the GHOSTWRITER AIRSHOW Scheme are our Standard Schemes for the Chipmunk. If you have any custom scheme in mind feel free to contact us! 
   

Flying Characteristics

In the air, the Super Chipmunk delivers a flight experience that is both graceful and powerful. It tracks like it's on rails, responding predictably and smoothly to all control inputs. With large control surfaces and a well-balanced airframe, it excels in traditional precision aerobatics. Whether you’re flying slow, graceful maneuvers or fast, high-energy sequences, the Super Chipmunk feels locked in and confidence-inspiring. Its forgiving nature at lower speeds and stable behavior during landings make it suitable for a wide range of pilots.

   

   135" (3370 mm)

 

     100" (2550 mm)

 

    50 - 55 Lbs (23 - 25 kg) dry

 

     150 - 200 cc 2 stroke

 

    9 middle to high class servos

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