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Monday, April 21, 2008

Working on the Skyaak DIY 'deuce'

Picture shows scale of the Skyaak DIY 'deuce' ready to be hand-launched using the 'Finger-Flicker'...

This launching technique is mechanically similar to the 'atlatl' concept and adds real zest to the power of your toss.

The closed (ring) wing system creates amazing stability, allowing a precise throw that will surprise you with its accuracy. The DIY 'deuce' is a true feather-weight glider. Basically, you are tossing the weight of four paper-clips and a sheet of paper!

The DIY 'deuce' can handle very high scale speeds with ease, remaining extremely stable throughout its trajectory. This makes it ideal for co-ordinated target practice. And because it's so lightweight, you can toss it around safely in-doors.

When you reinforce the paper parts with a layer of cellophane tape, the DIY'deuce' becomes a rugged little model that will stand up to endless throws. Whatever, you can always photocopy the download and make another one ... or a whole fleet if you want!

Skyaak DIY 'deuce'... NEW for the glider model enthusiast.

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