Help identifying vintage electric sailplane (kit from around 1990, USA, 1500 mm wings
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Help identifying vintage electric sailplane (kit from around 1990, USA, 1500 mm wings
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to identify this electric sailplane (see attached photos).
The kit was purchased in the USA around 1990, and it has a wingspan of about 1500 mm (≈59 in).
It’s a classic wood construction model — built-up wings with transparent red covering, and a slender fuselage with a front electric motor and folding propeller.
Unfortunately, I have no documentation or decals left.
Does anyone recognize this model or know which kit or manufacturer it might be from?
Any clues or catalog scans from that era would be greatly appreciated!
Specs:
Electric Sailplain 1990 USA 1500mm Wingspan
Astro-035 Cobalt Motor
Fuselage
I’m trying to identify this electric sailplane (see attached photos).
The kit was purchased in the USA around 1990, and it has a wingspan of about 1500 mm (≈59 in).
It’s a classic wood construction model — built-up wings with transparent red covering, and a slender fuselage with a front electric motor and folding propeller.
Unfortunately, I have no documentation or decals left.
Does anyone recognize this model or know which kit or manufacturer it might be from?
Any clues or catalog scans from that era would be greatly appreciated!
Specs:
- Wingspan: ~1500 mm
- Purchased: around 1990, USA
- Construction: wood (ribbed wings, covered in red film)
- Motor: Astro-035 Cobalt, Graupner folding propeller
Electric Sailplain 1990 USA 1500mm Wingspan
Astro-035 Cobalt Motor
Fuselage
