It was a revolution when the Luscombe Model 8, later called the Luscombe Silvaire, entered the market for two-seater light aircraft in 1937. The aircraft had a fuselage with a self-supporting metal outer skin and was therefore way ahead of its time. The design was perfected in 1946 with a new wing with a self-supporting metal outer skin. Another special feature was that the boxer engine was completely covered. Other manufacturers later followed these technical innovations set by the Luscombe Aircraft Corporation. The design of our model was strongly inspired by the original. In particular, the self-supporting outer skin made of very light but stable balsa wood, which has sensible reinforcements where forces are introduced, gives the fuselage, tail unit and wing halves a high surface quality and, of course, stability. The wing halves are mounted in the fuselage using light and high-strength carbon fiber rods, which means that the model is easy to transport despite its impressive dimensions. Building the model is a simple undertaking using precisely laser-cut components. The components are interlocked in such a way that construction errors can be practically eliminated. With the help of the assembly instructions with 3D construction drawings created in the well-known aero-naut style, the construction success will be achieved very quickly, especially in joint construction projects in youth groups. Our designer also paid particular attention to good and safe flight characteristics through a profile specially modified for our Luscombe Silvaire. Since the original was also used as a training aircraft, our model is also very suitable for school operations and youth work. The model is ideal as a trainer, but stands out clearly from classic trainer models due to its semi-scale construction. Of course, experts will also enjoy the moment when they let their individual aero-naut Luscombe Silvaire hover a few meters above the field. Since around 2,800 originals exist worldwide and many of them in great color designs, our Luscombe Silvaire is also very suitable as a first semi-scale model. Creating a clean and, above all, individual finish using iron-on foil is something that even beginners can do very well thanks to the load-bearing outer skin of all components. All components are covered with iron-on foil before final assembly and since there are no complicated shapes and open rib fields, beginners can create their own special model without any difficulty. Multi-colored designs are very easy to create. Experts can certainly consider a GRP finish. The designer has provided a motor with around 300-350 watts for the drive, which, with a 3-4S LiPo with 3,000 mAh and an aero-naut CAMcarbon Light-Prop 10×6" to 11x5", ensures enormous take-off power and very efficient and economical half-throttle power. The stable and dimensionally accurate construction also allows aerobatics and, thanks to the good control effect across all axes, the model can be flown precisely. The very low minimum speed can be reduced even further if the ailerons on the transmitter side are configured as so-called flaperons, i.e. i.e. the ailerons can also be lowered as landing flaps. The model kit contains: All wooden parts required for construction, precisely laser-cut, cut spars, curved undercarriage with tires, linkage parts, wing struts, Bowden cables, detailed assembly instructions with 3D construction drawings.
Specs:
- Length [mm] 910
- Wingspan [mm] 1,600
- Scale approx. 1:6.6
- Weight [g] 1,950
- RC functions elevator, ailerons, rudder, motor control
