Skyshark Warbird Kits are hand-made by us at our facility in the USA. We only use top quality materials in each kit. When you purchase a Skyshark kit, you can be assured that you are purchasing a kit that flies as well as it builds and will last you for many years.
We hand select different weights and grains of balsa for different parts
of your kit. This allows you to build your kit as light as possible
without it being too fragile. If you have specific weight requirements
for your kit such as for air racing, please let us know so we can taylor
your kit accordingly.
What sets Skyshark kits apart from everyone else is their intricate
laser cutting. While cutting hundreds of computer designed lightning
holes takes much more time than just stamping a few holes in each part,
it saves weight while maximizing overall strength.
Sheeting removed on photo for clarity
All Skyshark warbirds kits are fully sheeted (where applicable) with
1/16" balsa. This sheeting provides strength and gives you an excellent
base for scale finishing. All necessary sheeting wood is included.
Vacuum formed canopies in your Skyshark kit are made from .030 PETG so
they retain clarity and strength. Other parts such as wing filets, belly
pans, scoops, etc are made from ABS and styrene for durability.
Fiberglass cowls by Aeroglass are included with each kit.
The following kits contain full, laser-cut cockpits:
TBM Avenger
All Messerschmitts
All Focke Wulfs
Aichi Val
(sorry, but cockpits are not available
individually because they are integrated in the structure of the
airframe)
We print each set of plans directly from the CAD program to a color
inkjet plotter. This guarantees that the plans match each laser cut part
exactly. The different colors help to define areas in the plans such as
servos, control rods, etc.
A photo illustrated instuction manual is included with each kit. The
manual details each step of the contruction process including a separate
section for retracts and fixed gear. Instruction manuals can also be
downloaded free of charge from our website.
Each kit will require the following items for completion:
Engine
Propeller
Radio
Servos
Hardware (clevises, pushrods, fuel tank, hinges, etc.)
Glue
Finishing materials (covering, fiberglass, paint, markings, etc.)
Building tools