Graupner Cirrus ~ RC Semi Scale Model Glider ~ Laser-cut balsa Wing RIB SET
Model aircraft
£58.00
Graupner 'Cirrus' Laser-cut rib set only
This is Not a full kit, no plan is included and additional materials will be required to finish the model.
These ribs are for the original 1970s Graupner Cirrus with white styrene fuselage - Best Nr 4229.
This is a large set of ribs and tail parts that will practically (re) build the complete model less the plastic fuselage, spars and sheeting.
Model Specification:
Brand: Graupner Best Nr 4229. 1969
Type: Radio control scale model sailplane 3-5 channel
Wing span: 3m 118”
Airfoil: Original kit wing section (Spica)
Length: 1.5m 60”
Wing area: 52 dmsq 135.6 sq. ft.
Weight approx. 1.6kg
The box contains the following 108 laser-cut parts
62 Wing ribs in 1.5mm balsa, 1.5mm aircraft ply and 3mm liteply
36 Horizontal stab ribs in 1.5mm balsa
10 Fin ribs in 1.5mm balsa
(for clarity, the picture only shows ribs for one wing/tail/fin)
Ribs are cut to suit the original metric spars.
Ribs are also cut with small 'vent' holes to alleviate the 'ballooning' issue when film covering.
No building plan is 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/365138175460
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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/