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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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/