Overview
The E-flite Fuselage with Lights for the Timber 1.5m is an essential replacement or upgrade component for owners of this popular RC trainer aircraft. Whether you're repairing damage from a heavy landing, upgrading to a lit fuselage for evening flights, or building a second Timber airframe, this genuine E-flite part delivers authentic quality and compatibility. The Timber 1.5m has earned its reputation as one of the finest beginner-friendly RC aeroplanes available, and this fuselage with integrated lighting system makes it even more versatile for UK pilots who want to extend their flying sessions into dusk or enjoy illuminated flight demonstrations.
This fuselage comes equipped with working lights, transforming your Timber into a more visible and impressive flying machine. The integrated lighting system adds a professional touch to your aircraft while improving visibility during low-light conditions—essential for recreational flyers who want to maximise their time in the air during British autumn and winter months. The fuselage maintains full compatibility with all standard Timber 1.5m components, meaning you can seamlessly integrate it with your existing wings, tail surfaces, landing gear and electronic systems.
RC enthusiasts across the UK trust E-flite components for their engineering excellence and perfect fit. This fuselage represents genuine OEM quality that ensures your Timber continues to perform reliably. Whether you're a seasoned RC pilot expanding your fleet or someone new to the hobby seeking authentic replacement parts, this fuselage with lights delivers the durability and functionality you need to keep your aircraft flying for years to come.
Key Features
- Integrated Lighting System — This fuselage comes fitted with working lights that illuminate during flight, making your Timber 1.5m visible and impressive in lower light conditions and allowing you to extend your flying sessions throughout the year without losing sight of your aircraft.
- Genuine E-flite Component — Manufactured by E-flite as an authentic OEM part, this fuselage meets the exact specifications and quality standards of the original aircraft design, ensuring perfect fit and reliable performance with all Timber 1.5m components.
- Complete Fuselage Assembly — This is a fully-formed fuselage body that provides the structural centre point for your Timber airframe, housing all internal systems and connecting your wings, tail surfaces and landing gear into a unified aircraft.
- Full Component Compatibility — The fuselage works seamlessly with the entire Timber 1.5m range of spare parts including wing sets, horizontal stabilisers, landing gear assemblies, cowls, canopies and all electronic components from E-flite and compatible brands like Spektrum.
- Professional Build Quality — E-flite's construction maintains the structural integrity and balance characteristics that make the Timber such a successful trainer aircraft, ensuring your rebuilt or upgraded Timber flies with the same stability and responsiveness as the original.
Technical Performance
The E-flite Fuselage with Lights represents the engineering excellence that E-flite brings to RC aircraft design. Built from quality materials selected for the Timber 1.5m airframe, this fuselage forms the central structural element of your aircraft, housing the fuselage tube that allows you to attach your wing set and horizontal stabiliser assembly. The integrated LED lighting system draws minimal power from your Timber's electrical system whilst providing excellent visibility enhancement during flight. The fuselage design maintains the aerodynamic profile and balance point necessary for stable, predictable flight characteristics that the Timber is known for. This is a direct replacement component that carries the full specifications and engineering of the original Timber design, ensuring that whether you're repairing an existing aircraft or building a fresh Timber, you get the authentic performance that makes this aircraft beloved by RC flyers across the UK and beyond. The lights functionality adds genuine value for recreational and demonstration flying, particularly during the extended twilight hours of summer evenings or the limited daylight of winter months.
What's in the Box
- Fuselage body with integrated lights
What You Need to Complete
- Wing set (E-flite EFL5252 Wing Set with Lights or compatible Timber 1.5m wing assembly)
- Horizontal stabiliser with tube (E-flite EFL5259 or compatible)
- Landing gear set (E-flite EFL5257 or compatible)
- Cowl assembly (E-flite EFL5254 or compatible)
- Motor mount and brushless motor
- Electronic speed controller (ESC) such as the E-flite EFLA1040U 40A Ultimate 2
- Servo set for control surfaces
- Propeller, spinner and prop adapter
- Battery and charging system
- Radio receiver and transmitter system
- LED light controller (E-flite EFLA521 or compatible)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the E-flite Fuselage with Lights compatible with all Timber 1.5m components? — Yes, this is a genuine E-flite OEM component specifically designed for the Timber 1.5m airframe. It works seamlessly with all standard Timber 1.5m parts including wing sets, horizontal stabilisers, landing gear, cowls, canopies, spinners and the complete range of electronic components from E-flite and compatible manufacturers like Spektrum.
- What do I need to buy separately to get a complete flying Timber with this fuselage? — You will need to source a wing set, horizontal stabiliser, landing gear, cowl, motor mount, brushless motor, ESC, servos, propeller setup, battery system and radio control equipment. E-flite manufactures compatible versions of all these components, and Spektrum provides compatible radio systems and electronics.
- How do the lights work and what power do they draw? — The fuselage comes with integrated LED lights that provide visibility during flight. The lights can be controlled using an E-flite LED light controller such as the EFLA521 model designed specifically for the Timber. These lights draw minimal power from your aircraft's electrical system and are designed to operate during normal flying conditions without significantly impacting flight time.
- Can I use this fuselage as a replacement for a damaged original Timber fuselage? — Absolutely. This is an exact replacement component manufactured by E-flite to the same specifications as the original Timber fuselage. If your aircraft has sustained damage to the fuselage body, this component will restore your Timber to full flying condition with the added benefit of integrated lighting.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — This component is suitable for anyone rebuilding or upgrading a Timber 1.5m aircraft. The Timber itself is widely recommended as an excellent trainer aircraft for beginners, and this fuselage maintains all the characteristics that make it so beginner-friendly. However, building or rebuilding an RC aircraft requires some mechanical skill and understanding of how components fit together, so it's best suited to someone with some RC experience or access to expert guidance.
- What is the advantage of having lights on my Timber? — Integrated lights transform your aircraft into a more visible and impressive flyer, particularly in lower light conditions. This allows you to extend your flying sessions during dusk and dawn, maximise your airtime during British winter months with limited daylight, and create impressive visual demonstrations. The lights also genuinely improve visibility, helping you track your aircraft more easily during flight.
- Where can I find the LED light controller needed for this fuselage? — The E-flite EFLA521 LED Controller: Timber is the dedicated light controller for this fuselage and is available as a compatible accessory. This controller integrates with your aircraft's electrical system and allows you to manage the light functionality during flight.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the EFL Fuselage with Lights: Timber Z-EFL5251 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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