Only one prototype of the Blanik L213 was ever built by the Czech firm Inteco. It was all metal and designed for aerobatics.

The model is all glass to 1/3 scale with a wing span of 4.6 metres, the wing profile is HQ 1.5/12. The first thing that strikes you is, this is a very well thought out kit. All parts fit together perfectly, the finish is very good and the formers and servo holders have been CNC cut. Included is a very complete hardware pack. The canopy is fitted for you inside a neat glass frame that mounts to the fuz perfectly, so no need for hours of sanding! Servo hatches are pre installed and located with 4 tiny screws and air brakes are pre installed.

The wings are a very solid piece of moulding with a hefty carbon spar that runs the full length of the wing and a huge 20mm x 40mm square carbon joiner!

The best part about this model is of course the flying, it really is dynamite! The HQ 1.5/12 profile is very slippery and it keeps its energy amazingly well. Huge carving loops are a joy to watch and low level inverted passes are just electric! The roll rate is excellent for a big model and with the flaps mixed in it can get quite silly! Talking of flaps these really make the model very versatile, drop them 3/4mm to add some camber to the wing for thermaling, raise them for speed flying, mix them in for a great roll rate or drop them right down to slow her up for landing.

As you can tell I really like this model! I have flown it off the slope in gales to light air plus at aerotow meetings and it always puts a smile on my face. I like its looks and the fact that it's not a Fox or a Swift makes a nice change.

Available in white or yellow with a choice of colours on the underside or the wing.

Price Guide:

Glass: £1179

D Box: £1273

Retract complete with servo: £150

Blanik 1/5 scale: £438