The Model Barn Slider Kit. A balsa and ply vintage style high wing model kit

The Model Barn Slider Kit. Designed by Andy Burns

Vintage style model plane kit. 1.5 metre wing span, built up balsa and ply construction, high wing cabin model intended for brushless electric motor power.. Kit contains all laser cut ply and balsa parts, sheet and strip balsa and a comprehensive fittings kit to include push rods, connectors, hinges under carriage and wheels. There is also a full size plan and a CD ROM with a 74 page construction manual with 100 photographs.

The kit does not contain the motor, battery, radio control, speed controller, adhesive or covering materials. Is suitable as a radio controlled trainer and can do basic aerobatics to include loops and rolls. Some basic tools will be required to complete the assembly.The kit does not contain the motor, battery, radio control, speed controller, adhesive or covering materials. This model is for experienced model makers. The construction requires soldering of metal under carriage which a novice may find challenging. The completed model flies well. It is slow and stable capable of looping but not particularly aerobatic. It needs some model flying experience to fly it confidently and requires power on landing to maintain full rudder authority.

Kit includes CD instructions, Pilot, Full size plan, linkages and small parts, wire for U/C ( template for bending to shape), 70mm Light Weight wheels, Wind screen material (template for cutting to shape)

Wingspan: 1500mm  - 60"

3 channel radio and servos (Not Included)

Motor: 3530/14 SKU2977 (Not Included)

30amp ESC SKU2725 (Not Included)

Lipo Battery: 3s 1600mAh or similar SKU2565 (Not Included)

Prop: 9 x 6E APC or similar (Not Included)