KK Chief - Vintage Model Glider RC/Free-flight - Laser-cut Balsa Rib Set

Model aircraft

£25.00

KK 'Chief' Model Glider - Laser-cut Rib Set

The CHIEF was originally an advanced contest design to the A-2 Nordic specification. Good looks combined with outstanding performance were the main objective in mind when the model began to take shape on the drawing board early 1950s.

Model Specification:

  • Brand:                 Keil Kraft, designed by Bill Dean, 1950

  • Type:                   Free flight towline glider model

  • Design:               2-piece plug on removable wing + great looks!

  • Wing Span:        64”

  • Wing area:         515 sq in

  • Weight:              FF version 15oz ~ RC version 30-40 oz

The box contains the following 48 laser-cut parts.

  • 24 Wing ribs cut from quality 1.5mm & 3.0mm balsa

  • Ribs are cut with small 'vent' holes to alleviate the 'ballooning' issue when film covering.

  • 6 Wing & Tail tip parts cut from quality 1.5mm & 3.0mm balsa

  • 8 Tail ribs cut from quality 1.5mm balsa

  • 10 Dihedral braces cut 

    in 3.0mm Balsa

  • Note: Some 3mm parts are now duplicated in 1.5mm

  • No plan included - This is not a complete kit

The plan for this model can be purchased via this direct link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133500634791

Check out our eBay shop to view all model categories at: www.ebay.co.uk/str/skyhighrc   

Price includes FREE P&P (UK only / not signed for).

Please read the rest of the description below carefully as this is not a complete kit.

  • The box contains laser-cut ribs/parts only.

  • This is not a complete model kit.

  • Additional materials will be required to complete the model.

  • All photos are for illustration purposes only.

  • The photo of laser-cut parts (blue background) shows exactly what you will receive in the box

  • Building plans are not included

  • Plans can be obtained from https://model-plans.co.uk/

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