Skyhawk II

The Kit

Our kit was designed by Eric Barnett and developed by Steve St.Martin. The kit includes laser-cut balsa, lite ply and ply parts, plus a vacuum-formed canopy and ECM hump. Full size plans, a photo-illustrated construction manual, and color decals for two Israeli Air Force versions are also included.

The lead photo is the first prototype of the kit as built by Steve St.Martin, in a Blue Angels color scheme. Steve's latest version uses a desert camouflage scheme and the same IAF decals included in the kit.

To complete this model, you will need:

• about 2 dozen 1/8" square balsa sticks
• 8 to 10 sheets of soft to medium-soft 1/16" x 4" balsa
• 1 sheet 1/8" x 4" balsa
• miscellaneous balsa stock for fill and landing gear fairings.
• 3/16" x 36" alum tube or glass arrow shaft
• 2 heavy-duty nylon landing gear straps
• covering materials

Specifications

• Span: 26.6 Inches
• Weight: 30 Ounces
• Power: 505 EDF

Flight Report

Steve said: "Apply power, push the nose down, and she will get on step and scoot. (They did call her the Scooter.) The plane is capable of a very fast roll rate, but it stops immediately upon releasing the stick. If you're flying too slow, she will rock the wings and mush to the ground. With power on and nose up, she is controllable right down to landing. Flight speed is about 80 miles per hour.

To order this kit, please go to the Kits page.

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