The A018 is an easy to build 18" hand toss glider. The A018 is adapted by Tom Martin
from the early Frank Zaic/Jetco plan for his Thermic "20" (the Thermic "20" has an 18" wingspan). Frank Zaic designs
are classic and Tom Martin has carefully created the CAD files
necessary to convert the plans into laser cut kits ready for you to
build. This kit costs USD$14.99 plus shipping and handling. Click the
button directly below to order.
PRICE: $14.99
SHIPPING: $2.99 USPS - USA
SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 18" Dihedral
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Wing loading: n/a
Airfoil: n/a
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Servos Req'd n/a
FUNCTIONS: Free flight -
SKILL LEVELS:
Build - Beginner
Flying - Beginner
PARTIAL KIT CONTENTS: Kit comes complete with all parts and plans.
OPTIONAL HARDWARE PACK: n/a
NEEDED TO COMPLETE MODEL:
Building
the A012 is a fairly basic project that can be achieved by the
first time modeler. This is a great kit to introduce young boys to the
hobby.You will find that constructing the kit is fast and easy while
providing a few challenges for the young ones to conquer. You can build
the A012 at the kitchen table and it will take you about an hour
from start to finish to complete the kit. First a few tools must be
gathered up in order to start construction.
- Glue, most any type of wood glue will work.
- Sharp modeling knife such as an Xacto knife.
- Ruler that can measure down to 1/16”.
- Medium to fine sandpaper, about 220 grit.
- Wax paper or Saran
- Building surface - anything flat and that can be cut on, magazine, cork board, etc...
As with any other project that involves tools or glues, take care to observe any safety precautions included with the tools or glue. This kit is fine for boys 5 years and older as long as there is adult supervision at all times.
BUILDING THE A018
I have great memories of building this model as a child, in 5th grade. The teacher started a model airplane club that met after regular school hours (once a week, I think) and we all built our own Thermic "20" gliders. When they were done (which I recall as having taken weeks!) we went out to the field (of the school) and we each launched our planes to see which flew the farthest. Mine went clear out of the school yard, over a fence, and into the neighboring field!
Posted by: Steve Wertheimer | May 22, 2009 at 06:49 PM
hello can you send me the plans for this via email just like the measurements and things because i want to take a shot at building this with out a kit thanks
Posted by: Ben Waters | September 03, 2009 at 11:51 PM