The Slingsby T6 Kirby Kite in 1:72 scale is a short-run kit of the British single-seat glider, rendered after a particular airframe, BGA 400.
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A short-run kit of the British Slingsby T6 Kirby Kite glider in 1:72 scale from LACI. The boxing is tied to a particular machine with the register marking BGA 400. The parts are resin, so they are glued with super glue and the surface is prepared with a thin filler primer before painting.
The Kirby Kite is a British single-seat sporting glider from the mid-1930s. The structure was wooden, covered with fabric, and its unmistakable look came from the wing cranked into a gull shape. It appeared at a time when gliding in Britain was turning from a pursuit of enthusiasts into an organized sport, and it was used both for training advanced pilots and in competition. A marking beginning with the abbreviation BGA is a registration in the British glider register, that is the identification of a particular airframe, not of the type; every machine has its own.
With a glider everything is about clean shapes: a long, thin wing will not take being glued on crooked and every irregularity shows on a smooth surface. Wash the parts, cut the casting remnants off with a saw and try the joints dry first. Set the crank of the wing according to the instructions and let it cure thoroughly before you move on to the next steps. The fabric covering looks best in a matte finish, and the wooden parts can be suggested with thin glaze coats. Keep the weathering in check, as sporting machines tended to be well looked after.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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