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Overview
This web site is targeted at pilots of full-sized gliders - it is not a
hobby shop. However, many pilots of full-size gliders are also
builders of model gliders. The page is a collection of a few extremely
nice, scale plastic models of gliders. They are delivered as
unassembled kits with assembly, gluing, and painting required. They
make excellent display models or as training aids for showing new pilots the
parts of a sailplane or for "flying" the model through a maneuver that will
later be done in the air. Another great idea is to display the
completed model on your desk at work as a way to invite questions about
soaring. I have a few nice models hanging over the
desk in my office.
Links
Blanik America, Inc.
offers a nice 1:48 scale plastic model of a Blanik L-13.
How to Order
To order a product, click on the
button next to the product.
When you are ready to complete your order, click on the
button.
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Revell-ASK-21 |
Schleicher ASK 21
Manufacturer: Revell Germany
Scale: 1:32
Plastic Model Kit
Wing Span: 529 mm (20.8 inches)
Length: 258 mm (10.2 inches)
Skill Level: 3 (out of 5) = "more demanding models with up to 100 parts"
Number of Parts: 50
Assembly Instructions
The ASK 21 is the most produced and most
successful training glider in the world, manufactured by the company
Alexander Schleicher. Worldwide, it is one of the most favored training
aircraft in the gliding sector, also due to its broad range of uses
including stunt, training, cross-country and competition flying. Thanks
to its low all-round weight, a higher towing level is reached when winch
launching, compared to similar double-seaters, which allows for improved
thermals. Serviceability, good flight characteristics and a solid
construction typify the 280 kph (174 mph, 151 knots) fast ASK 21. Glass
fiber synthetics are used in the centre deck section and T-tail,
offering enormous bearing strength. The ASK 21 is capable of sustaining
extreme loads of 4 to 6.5 Gs as a result. These values allow for a
wealth of stunts to be performed, even including loops and inverted
flight.
This model is extremely well done.
It is very accurate and detailed. The decals are incredible and
offer 9 different marking schemes for actual aircraft (see
Assembly Instructions).
Model-details:
- New kit mould
- detailed tail and wings
- separate side rudder and elevator
- 3 moveable wheels
- highly detailed double-seater cockpit
- moveable pulpit canopies
- cockpit floor with control sticks
- seat elements with belt imitation
- detailed instrument panel
- lever and microphone imitation
- super decals with various German markings, a Swiss, Austrian, French
and Belgian version plus USAF and RAF markings
Recommended Paint Colors: 4 (White) 31
(fiery red) 56 (blue matt) 314 (beige, silky matt) 371 (light grey,
silky-matt) 374 (grey, silky-matt)
Note: more colors are listed in the instructions. |
The photos below show a professionally
completed kit. All parts are delivered unpainted.
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$24.95 |
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Revell-LS8-a |
Rolladen-Schneider LS8-a-18
Manufacturer: Revell Germany
Scale: 1:32
Plastic Model Kit
Wing Span (max): 559 mm (22.0 inches)
Length: 207 mm (8.0 inches)
Skill Level: 3 (out of 5) = "more demanding models with up to 100 parts"
Number of Parts: 39
Assembly Instructions
360° View
Brochure (in
German)
The LS8, with a total build of over 500
units so far, is the most produced glider of the last 10 years and is
the best guarantee of leading positions in competitions to date.
Numerous placings in national and international championships in both
the standard and the racing classes vouch for the singularity of the
concept and the superiority of the performance of the LS8. The features
particularly praised by all the pilots are its harmonious flying
characteristics and the outstanding handling of its controls. Since the
original manufacturers "Rolladen-Schneider" have been taken over by
"DG-Flugzeugbau" the production range of the LS8 is being enlarged by
some modifications. This model is extremely well done.
It is very accurate and detailed. The decals are incredible and
offer 12 different marking schemes for actual aircraft (see
Assembly Instructions).
Model-details:
- New mould
- Detailed fuselage and wings
- Winglets included for both the 15 m or 18 m
configuration
- Detailed main landing gear, movable wheels
- Movable cockpit canopy
- Cockpit floor with steering mechanism
- Seat pan with imitation belt
- Detailed instrument panel
- Levers and microphone
- Super decals with markings for 2 German versions and one each
Austrian, Swiss, Dutch, French, Swedish, British and American.
Colors: 4 75 78 99 302 |
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$21.95 |
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