'Elmira' 116 inch RC Model Glider - Laser Cut Balsa Rib Sets

Model aircraft

£35.00

KK 'Elmira' 116-inch Glider ~ Laser-cut Rib Sets

The KK Elmira is a masterpiece in slope-soaring gliders. The high aspect ratio wing plus very clean lines give scale like appearance to this graceful high-performance ten-footer.

Model Specification:

  • Brand:                      Keil Kraft by Cliff Goater 1970

  • Type:                        RC slope soarer - 2 channel

  • Wing span:              116”          2.94m

  • Wing Area:              711 sq in.

  • Weight Approx:      3-1/4 lb

  • Wing Loading:        10 oz/sq ft

The box contains the following 72 laser-cut parts

  • 64 Wing ribs in 1.5mm hand-selected balsa

  • Root ribs are laser centre marked for your choice of wing joiners.

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

  • 8 tail ribs cut in 1.5mm quality balsa.

  • No building plan is included - this is not a full kit.

The plan for this model can be purchased via this direct link:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153487183632?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WcQ_rwLZSfO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=CiNy0x4XTBC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL

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

Price includes FREE 1st Class P&P (UK only / not signed for).

Please note:

  • 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.

  • (for clarity, the picture shows ribs for one wing only).

  • Building plans are not included

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