Sagitta XC - 4M RC sailplane by Airtronics - Laser-cut Balsa/Ply Rib Set
Model aircraft
£105.00
Airtronics ‘Sagitta XC' Laser-cut Rib Set only
These ribs are for the famous 1970's Airtronics Sagitta XC all-wood glider by Lee Renaud.
This is a large box of ribs for a large glider, get a set now!
Sagitta XC. 4M RC glider. Unlimited Class R/C Sailplane. For Open Class Soaring Competition and FAI World Record Attempts. Uses Eppler 205 airfoil for unmatched penetration and superior L/D for cross-country or Thermal Duration Flying.
Fuselage ply parts are also available on another Sky High RC listing - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166375196635
Model Specification:
Brand: Airtronics - designed by Lee Renauld in 1982
Type: RC thermal soarer - 2/3-channel
Wing span: 14 ft 6 in (174”) 4.42m
Wing section: Eppler 205
Wing Area: 2100 sq in.
Weight: 8 lbs
Aspect Ratio 14.4:1
The box contains the following 106 laser-cut parts
86 Wing rib parts in hand-selected 2.4mm balsa
12 Wing rib parts in hand-selected 3.0mm lite ply
8 Root ribs in 1.5mm aircraft ply
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:
You can also view all models in our eBay store 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.
For clarity, only ribs for one wing are shown.
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/