Legend - 113" Span Sailplane by Airtronics ~ Laser-cut Wing Rib Set

Model aircraft

£50.00

Airtronics ‘Legend' ~ Laser-cut Rib Set only

These ribs are for the famous 1990's Airtronics Legend 113” span glider utilising the very efficient Selig 3021 airfoil section. The original kit provided an all moulded fuselage which we obviously do not include!

Building instructions and model review are available (email) upon request.

Model Specification:

  • Brand:                      Airtronics by Lee Renaud 1990

  • Type:                        Unlimited class RC sailplane

  • Wing span:              113”      2.8m

  • Wing Area:              997 sq in.

  • Wing section:         Selig 3021

  • Length:                    49"

  • Weight Approx:      70 oz

  • Wing loading:         10.2 oz /sq ft

The box contains the following 111 laser-cut parts

  • 43 Wing ribs cut in 1.5mm hand-selected balsa

  • 8 Wing ribs cut in 1.5mm aircraft ply

  • 6 Tail ribs cut in 3.0mm hand-selected balsa

  • 54 Gussets cut in 3.0mm balsa

  • Aileron/flap ribs are also cut (originals were cut from strip wood).

  • Aileron/flap end caps are duplicated in 3.0mm balsa rather than 1/4”

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

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

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

Plans are available for this model from Derick Scott @ https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/flyer21uk

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 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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