A high-performance, all-paper hand-launched glider. Features a Jedelsky profile double-surface wing with internal spar. Kit contains full colour version with backside printing, plus a black & white version for recolouring or test build.

The colours of the model are taken from the mythological Quetzalcoatl ("winged snake") figure reproduced in the wing roundels. The colourful Quetzal, Guatemala's national bird, is reproduced on the fins of the model.

Trial version developed from the Kobe Wings "Quetzal". Span 375mm, 15", length 300mm 12", weight 17.5g including solder ballast.

Read the build report here.

mbauer - 05-10-2015, 12:30 PM Report Comment Thank You Leif! Nice build thread and a great looking flyer! Mike