Joshua Bailey Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hello everyone, Looking to build my first balsa wood glider with the help of my father over the third lockdown and was looking if anybody had any recomendations on a good kit to start me off with. I have a few pointers from the old man so was hoping to stick with something like that: - About 5-6ft, approx £50-75 but can stretch if its worth it, laser cut balsa wood. I had found a few I like the look of but he thinks id be better with something slightly smaller, so was hoping someone here would be able to point me somewhere in the right direction. The kits I had found and rather liked the look of were the Sonata 3in1 from balsacabin and RBC RES eagle. I also love this 80s/90s style RC plane, but overall these kits seemed pretty well suiting apart from the length - if anybody has anything more suitable I'd be very appreciative. Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Bailey Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Sorry, forgot to mention it in the original post but his recommendation was something along the lines of a Veron Impala, just having a few issues finding anything in stock. I am UK based if that makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Similar... https://www.slecuk.com/coyote-glider-1320mm-52quot-span Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Bailey Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Posted by Nigel R on 05/01/2021 13:36:39: Similar... https://www.slecuk.com/coyote-glider-1320mm-52quot-span Thank you for your suggestion but I am afraid I am looking for something without the propellors on the front, a slope glider I believe? Edited By Joshua Bailey on 05/01/2021 14:00:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Posted by Joshua Bailey on 05/01/2021 14:00:21: Posted by Nigel R on 05/01/2021 13:36:39: Similar... https://www.slecuk.com/coyote-glider-1320mm-52quot-span Thank you for your suggestion but I am afraid I am looking for something without the propellors on the front, a slope glider I believe? Edited By Joshua Bailey on 05/01/2021 14:00:34 In the description it says that it can be built as a glider OR electric powered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Bailey Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Posted by Bob Cotsford on 05/01/2021 14:17:18: Posted by Joshua Bailey on 05/01/2021 14:00:21: Posted by Nigel R on 05/01/2021 13:36:39: Similar... https://www.slecuk.com/coyote-glider-1320mm-52quot-span Thank you for your suggestion but I am afraid I am looking for something without the propellors on the front, a slope glider I believe? Edited By Joshua Bailey on 05/01/2021 14:00:34 In the description it says that it can be built as a glider OR electric powered Ah yes my bad sorry. I think this looks quite nice then i must say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Always found Cambrian models build and fly well, how about this **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Bailey Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Posted by martin collins 1 on 05/01/2021 14:36:05: Always found Cambrian models build and fly well, how about this **LINK** This was another on my list of favourites but unfortunately it has sold out - Looks like a lot of people have been investing in kits over the past few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 The problem is a shortage of balsa because it's bought up by the Chinese probably for wind turbine blades. Should be new supplies to UK soon, until then most kit makers are biding their time ( see the comments on their websites ) You may find kits at retailers if you are lucky. Steve Webb Hobbies (Servo Shop) seem to have the Chris Foss Middle Phase kit in stock at the moment Phoenix Model products also have some kits available . Edited By kc on 05/01/2021 15:19:04 Edited By kc on 05/01/2021 15:23:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Kremen Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 +1 for Phoenix Model Products (= PMP). The CNC cutting is excellent, balsa, ply and sundry items equally so and the kit plans and instructions are crystal clear. Stan Yeo, (proprietor of PMP), always goes the extra mile and if you get stuck or need advice, I'm sure he will oblige. PMP also stock all the items you may need such as glue, model pins and covering etc. (I have no commercial interest in PMP just a very, very satisfied customer over many years). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Petrie Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) If you haven't already gone for something get a Chris Foss Phase 6, it's a great build and you get a perfect flying glider at the end of it. It was also my first kit build! I think you can pick the kit up for about 90 quid now, all wood included and pre sheeted foam core wings Edited February 11, 2021 by Jack Petrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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