Aeronaut Luscombe Silvaire 8 sports plane

Luscombe Silvaire 8, sports plane, wingspan 1600mm
Aeronaut # 136900

It was a sensation when the Luscombe Model 8, later to be called Silvaire, was released as a two-seater light plane in 1937. The Silvaire had a monocoque dural structure and was well ahead of its time. Over time the Silvaire experienced various changes and upgades until it reached its final stage when the wing was redesigned to an all-metal monocoque design in 1946. Another novelty was the completely enclosed horizontally opposed engine in the Silvaire. Other manufacturers were soon to incorporate in their own designs these technical features developed by Luscombe.
Our model of the Silvaire has definitely been influenced by the original design. The monocoque fuselage uses balsa for low weight and good surface quality and incorporates with well-placed reinforcements where necessary.
These design principles are the same for empennage and wings. The wings are connected to the fuselage by means of carbon rods and are easily detached for transport. 

All parts are precisely lasercut and feature interlock construction to avoid mistakes during building. Comprehensive step-by-step building instructions are the standard for aeronaut models and the Silvaire is no exception.
Due to its size and the number of parts the Silvaire is not exactly a beginner's model. But with a little help from a more experienced modeler even the talented novice will be able to build his Silvaire. The good handling characteristics make the Silvaire an ideal trainer, just like the original.

Yet it stands out from the crowd by its scale appearance which may also make it an interesting model for the more experienced modeler who enjoys the special design of the Silvaire.    
We recommend outrunners with an output of approximately 350 Watts, 4S LiPos with a capacity of 3000 mAh and an aeronaut power prop 12x7 or 11x8 for easy take-off and economical flying.

The kit contains:

• All required precisely lasercut balsa parts and plywood parts
• Landing gear and wheels
• Wing struts, control linkages, Bowden cables
• Connectors and other small parts
• Detailed 3D building instruction with graphics and text

Further information you find in the corresponding  tab pages above this description