Skygipsy by Ray Malmstrom ~ Vintage FF/RC Model Plane ~ Laser-cut Balsa Ply Parts Set

Model aircraft

£40.00

'Skygipsy' ~ Laser-cut Parts Set

Note: This set is not a complete kit. A plan is not included, and additional materials are required to complete the model.

These are for the pretty ‘Skygipsy’ that looks attractive and flies well. Simple gas free-flight, from Aeromodeller but makes a sensible RC conversion assist. Photo 3 courtesy of Peter Scott

Also included is a laser-cut quality paper template for the fuselage sides.

Supplementary information is available (email) upon request.

Model Specification:

  • Brand:                   ‘Eagle Book of Model Aircraft’. 1959

  • Design:                 Ray Malmstrom

  • Type:                     Free Flight Gas model

  • Wing Span:          36 in       

  • Engine:                 .8 to 1.0cc

What's in the box: (55 laser-cut ribs in hand-selected balsa)

  • 20 wing ribs laser-cut from quality 1.5mm balsa

  • 8 tail ribs laser-cut from quality 1.5mm balsa

  • 4 wing parts cut in 1.5mm Balsa

  • 8 fuselage parts cut in 2.4 balsa

  • 2 tail tip blocks cut in 1.5mm Balsa

  • 9 x fuselage formers cut from 1.5mm & 2.4mm balsa

  • 2 x fuselage formers cut from 3.0mm lite ply

  • 2 fuselage quality paper templates laser-cut for the fuselage sides.

  • Ribs are cut with vent holes to prevent film ballooning.

  • R

    ear fuselage formers are cut out to allow for easy r/c fitting.

  • The box also contains laser-cut spars for the wing and tail.

  • 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/156536639456

Alternatively, 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.

  • Photo 2 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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