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Manufacturer: Revell Germany

Scale: 1:32
Plastic Model Kit
Wing Span of Full Size Glider: 20 m (65.62 feet)
Wing Span of Model: 62.4 cm (24.6 inches)
Length: 26.8 cm (10.59 inches)
Skill Level: 3 (out of 5) = "more demanding models with up to 100 parts"
Number of Parts: 50

This is the largest, most detailed sailplane model kit available.

Assembly Instructions
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Details at Revell.de

The Duo Discus is one of the most popular two-seat gliders.  Introduced in 1993 it has been continuously developed and excels through its wide-ranging usefulness.  The aircraft's stable flight characteristics give the crew of the two-seater a "comfortable feeling" even in difficult conditions.  The two-seat high performance glider from Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH has a wingspan of 21 meters (65 ft  7 inches) and a wing area of 16.4 m² (176 ft²).  It weighs in at 430 kg (950 lbs) empty and has a maximum all-up weight of 730 kg (1610 lbs).  The Duo Discus has a retractable undercarriage and can carry 200 Liters (44 gallons) of water ballast.  It has a utility certification and it has now been certified for simple aerobatics.  Its strengths are its agility and maneuverability, smooth handling characteristics, an enormous spectrum of use from club trainer to high performance flight as well as easy ground handling.  Its reduced weight is attributable to the use of carbon-fiber in all wing and fuselage components.  The Duo Discus is an extraordinarily well engineered two seater for daily use that sets new standards in its class.  Over 600 aircraft have been built to date.

Version
The model is based on the Duo Discus X.  The "X" version looks very much like the original Duo Discus but with the addition of landing flaps that are interconnected with the airbrakes, and the addition of winglets on the wingtips.  The Duo Discus X landing flaps are visible on the model's wings.  The kit includes 2 wingtip options.  To make your model look like the original Duo Discus - use the wingtips without winglets.  To make it look like a Duo Discus X version, use the wingtips with the winglets.

Model-details:

• New tool
• True-to-original design (You can build it to look like the original or the "X" version.)
• Detailed cockpit with bucket seats, imitation seat belts and controls
• Front steering linkage
• Detailed instrument panel
• Detailed joystick and microphone holder
• Blue-colored canopy
• Detailed main wheel and landing gear suspension
• True-to-original wings (Duo Discus X version landing flaps are visible on the wing)
• 2 different wing tips: standard (original version) or with winglets (Duo Discus X version)
• Decals with different markings: USA, Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland, Holland and an Armée de l'Air version

The excellent book Sailplanes 1965 - 2000 by Martin Simons includes an excellent write-up and photo of this glider.  A quote from the book, "As the name implies, the Duo-Discus was intended to be similar, as far as possible, to the vastly successful Standard Class single seater (Discus), and used the same technology.  The seats were in tandem in a fuselage derived from the Janus, but now the main wheel was retractable.  The fixed nose wheel remained, the drag penalty being accepted for the sake of practical club operations.  The tail unit was adapted from that of the Nimbus 4, which had been flying since 1990."

The DuoDiscus has been extremely popular with glider pilots around the world because it offers good performance along with excellent handling.  It is easy and fun to fly. 

Schleicher ASK 21
Manufacturer: Revell Germany

Scale: 1:32
Plastic Model Kit
Wing Span of Full Size Glider: 17 m (55.78 feet)
Wing Span of Model: 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

Review at HyperScale.com by Jay Laverty
Preview at HyperScale.com

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 excellent book Sailplanes 1965 - 2000 by Martin Simons includes an excellent write-up and photo of this glider.  A quote from the book, "The prototype flew in 1979 and production began.  By the year 2002, a total of more than 750 had been produced, with no sign of early cessation." ... "The ASK-21 was stressed for simple aerobatics."

Photos below from Review at HyperScale.com by Jay Laverty

Photos below by Blake Miller

Rolladen-Schneider LS8-a-18
Manufacturer: Revell Germany

Scale: 1:32
Plastic Model Kit
Wing Span of Full Size Glider: 15 m (49.22 feet) or 18 m (59.06 feet)
Wing Span (18 m configuration): 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
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Brochure (in German)

Preview at HyperScale.com

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

The excellent book Sailplanes 1965 - 2000 by Martin Simons includes an excellent write-up and photo of this glider.  A quote from the book, "In appearance the LS-8, a new Standard Class aircraft, was almost an LS-6, with the characteristic LS curved winglets.  The wing profiles are virtually the same as those of the LS-6 but with no flaps." ... "The LS-8-18/LS8-B was developed with wing tip extensions raising the span to 18 meters if the pilot chose." ... "More than 450 of the LS-8 had been sold before the takeover of Rolladen Schneider by DG Flugzeugbau in 2003."

Interesting Trivia
The kit includes 7 sets of decals featuring details from actual full size gliders around the world.  Herbert Kilian from IL was surprised and flattered to find that his glider "J7" is USA version selected.

"Here's a funny detail I found in the assembly manual for the LS8: it has my N-number, call-sign and serial number. Also, it lists correctly my home town of Downers Grove. Someone at Revell must have used my entry into the FAA N-number list to create US decals for this model. What a coincidence!"  - Herbert Kilian, IL

Photos of Herbert Kilian's LS8 "J7".  Click on the images above to view larger versions.

Rolladen-Schneider LS-8t (with engine)
Manufacturer: Revell Germany

Scale: 1:32
Plastic Model Kit
Wing Span of Full Size Glider: 15 m (49.22 feet) or 18 m (59.06 feet)
Wing Span (18 m configuration): 563 mm (22.2 inches)
Length: 208 mm (8.2 inches)
Skill Level: 3 (out of 5) = "more demanding models with up to 100 parts"
Number of Parts: 49

With a total production of over 500 units, the LS-8 is the single-seat glider that has been built in greatest numbers over the past 15 years and is still the front runner in international contests. The uniqueness of the concept and the superior flying capabilities of the LS-8 have gained for it numerous medals in national and international championships in the standard and also the 18m class. With a view to increasing mobility, the LS-8 was equipped with an auxiliary motor that could be switched on. In the meantime over 2/3 of glider production has been power-assisted in this way as the concept offers enormous advantages. The very detailed model kit has a detailed reproduction of this motor with propeller. Naturally the wing tips are optional on both the 15 m and the 18 m versions.

Features:

• Highly detailed fuselage and wings
• Detailed SOLO engine
• Rotating Propellor
• A choice of winglets for the 15m version or extensions for the 18m version
• Detailed main undercarriage
• Rotating wheels
• Moving cockpit canopy
• Cockpit with controls
• Monocoque seat with imitation harness
• Detailed control panel
• Levers and microphone unit
• Super decal set including registrations for 4 German versions as well as Austrian, Swiss and French versions

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.

From the box cover: "The LS-8t is a glider equipped with "get-you-home" help in the form of a retractable engine.  When required it can be deployed in flight in order to increase the glider's range.  With a production run of 500 units the LS8 is currently the most produced single seat glider of the last 15 years and today still guarantees high placings in competition flying.  Many results in national and international Standard Class Competitions as well as the 18 m Class confirm the uniqueness of this concept and the superior in-flight performance of the LS8.  The glider's harmonic flight characteristics and the excellent co-ordination of the controls reaps praise from all pilots."

The excellent book Sailplanes 1965 - 2000 by Martin Simons includes an excellent write-up and photo of this glider.  A quote from the book, "In appearance the LS-8, a new Standard Class aircraft, was almost an LS-6, with the characteristic LS curved winglets.  The wing profiles are virtually the same as those of the LS-6 but with no flaps." ... "The LS-8-18/LS8-B was developed with wing tip extensions raising the span to 18 meters if the pilot chose." ... "More than 450 of the LS-8 had been sold before the takeover of Rolladen Schneider by DG Flugzeugbau in 2003."

Manufacturer: Revell/Monogram North America

Scale: 1:32
Plastic Model Kit
Wing Span of Full Size Airplane: 10.74 m (35.24 feet)
Length of Full Size Airplane: 6.88 m (22.57 feet)
Wing Span of Model: 338 mm (13.31 inches)
Length: 222 mm (8.75 inches)
Skill Level: 2 (out of 3) ("Moderate, age 10+, gluing and painting required")
Number of Parts: 94

The Piper PA-18 Super Cub was introduced in 1949 and production ceased completely during the 90’s.Even so the Piper Super Cub is still available today, as a pre-fabricated kit for private construction. The L-18C Super Cub was the well known military version of the PA-18 and was used for instructing trainee pilots.

Kit features highly detailed tandem cockpit, optional open cockpit doors, engine with mount, optional open engine cowlings, separately molded rudder and upper ailerons, plus rigging diagram. Decals and painting guide for 2 aircraft: N83359 and US Army 51-5339.

The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is commonly used as a towplane.

Details at Revell.com

Note: The model kit below is of the same aircraft, but with paint schemes and decals for aircraft in Germany and the U.K.  The parts are probably identical.

Manufacturer: Revell Germany

Scale: 1:32
Plastic Model Kit
Wing Span of Full Size Airplane: 10.74 m (35.24 feet)
Length of Full Size Airplane: 6.88 m (22.57 feet)
Wing Span of Model: 338 mm (13.31 inches)
Length: 220 mm (8.66 inches)
Skill Level: 4 (out of 5)
Number of Parts: 92

The Super Cub is without doubt the best known aircraft from the Piper Corporation, the name of which became synonymous with the desire to fly sporting planes. The PA-18 was introduced in 1949 and for decades it determined the image of the Piper Aircraft Corporation. To this day, this immortal aircraft continues to be its own successor. Its simple, robust construction was continually developed and upgraded with more powerful engines. The Super Cub is a strutted high-wing monoplane with tubular steel airframe and fabric cover. Production finally came to an end in the 1990s. In total over 40,000 of the Cub and Super Cub versions were built, which makes it the most numerous aircraft of its class. In addition to civil versions, due to the interest shown by various air forces, military versions were also produced, the best known being the L-18C. This aircraft was also used by the German Air Force for selecting and training aspiring pilots.

Legendary and long running Piper 2-seat light utility aircraft. Kit features highly detailed tandem cockpit, optional open cockpit doors, engine with mount, optional open engine cowlings, separately molded rudder and optional spinner.

Decals and painting guide for 3 aircraft:

• PA-18-95 D-EHAP, Berlin-Tempelhof, Germany 2007
• PA-18-95 G-LCUB, owned by the Tiger Club, UK, 2007
• L-18C AC+518, Luftwaffe Fluganwärterreriment, Germany, 1958

Includes stencils and instruments

Model-details:

• New tool
• Detailed surfaces with recessed panel lines and fabric texture
• Detailed 4-cylinder engine
• Movable propeller
• Detailed cockpit with 2 seats
• Separate access hatch
• Detailed undercarriage
• Wire mesh structure in cockpit area
• True-to-original representation of panoramic glazed cockpit canopy
• Optional tail wheel
• Separate navigation lights
• Super decals with markings for one German and one British civil version and one Federal German armed forces version

Revell Colors: 9 31 91 371 374

The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is commonly used as a towplane.

Links
Details at Revell.de
360º degree view and photos at Revell.de
Great Photos and Review at HyperScale.com by Diedrich Wiegmann
Review at Cybermodeler
Review at Modelingmadness.com

Note: The model kit above is of the same aircraft, but with paint schemes and decals for aircraft in the USA.  The parts are probably identical.

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