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Skiffler. Control line 47in span semi scale stunt model. For 3.5 to 6cc power.

Quote:"FOR SOME TIME now, modellers outside of the British Isles have wondered why we in this country have persisted with relatively small size stunt models which stand little or no chance against the smoother flying, heavier, larger and higher powered American designs fostered by that famous modeller Bob Palmer.

The basic answers to these points, are, of course, the ever-present problems of noise, transport and availability of flying fields in Great Britain. Many a bus conductor has frowned upon a one-piece 50in span '35' stunter, but it is surprising what a little friendly persuasion will do, and most modellers flying this size seem to have overcome the transport hurdle, although the noise and flying field problems still exist.

It is in response to many requests for an 'interim' model that we reproduce Dave Platt's 'Skiffler' which he flew in last year's Gold Trophy at the Nationals. The original had lines based on the pre-war Heinkel Fighter and was, in fact, decorated with German type insignia. It had a K&B 19 glowplug engine, but unfortunately, a most unusual faulty motor run spoiled Dave's chances in the Contest.

Skiffler is not for beginners. It is specifically directed at the experienced controline flyer who wants something right up to date for 3.5 cc and upwards, combines relatively light construction with all of the very latest trends and with its big 420 sq in of wing area, it will whistle through the 'book' without any difficulty..."

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As a young teenager, Dave Platt was a mentor to me in those far off days, of the 50's. I well remember the "Skiffler" or the "Hienkel" as it was know originally. It was finished in a British Racing Green colour and as with all Dave's mdels immacuately finished. I even got to fly it as well as I did with the "Marvin" he made for Mercury Models, for the AM10, when it came out. Happy days fondly remembered.
Brian Austin - 05/06/2022
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