Balsa Glider Kit - 1/16 Cessna Skyhawk
Crafted from lightweight balsa wood, this model glider requires basic assembly and can be customized with paint or covering materials for a personal touch. Perfect for educational purposes, this model encourages STEM learning while developing hand-eye coordination and patience. Required materials like balsa or wood glue, along with tissue paper for wing covering, are easily sourced.
Whether you're building this kit alone or with family and friends, the assembly of the 1/16 scale Cessna Skyhawk is a rewarding experience that culminates in a delightful flying adventure. Ideal for beginners and experienced modelers, this glider kit sparks creative joy and offers hours of entertainment. Get ready to soar to new heights with the Balsa Glider Kit - 1/16 Cessna Skyhawk from Smartfox NZ!
Claimed by its maker the Cessna Aircraft Co. of Wichita, Kansas to be the best selling single engine airplane in the world, the Skyhawk can take four adults and their baggage at 134 M.P.H. for 450 non-stop miles and still have 45 minutes of reserve fuel. Over 17,000 of these aircraft are in service around the world. Model 172 specifications: wing span, 35’-10”; wing area, 175.5 square feet; length, 26’-11”; height, 8’-9 ˝”; service ceiling 13,100 feet; power, 4 cylinder engine 150 rated H.P. at 2700 R.P.M.; speed, at sea level, 139 M.P.H.
Wing Span: 36"
Scale: 1/12
Brand: Guillows
About Guillows:
Unassembed balsa model kit. Some kits require balsa or wood glue to complete assembly.
Some kits will also require dope and / or tissue paper to cover wings & fuselage.
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