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  • 1021 Duo mono mod.

    1021 Duo mono mod.

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    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    The original Duo Monoplane was a Jetex (rocket) powered model by designer Bill Dean published in the 1952 January issue of Aeromodeller magazine. I liked its appearance and its concept as a tandem wing model. So I altered only a little the distance between both wings, the planform of the main wing and I draw…

  • 1022 Mitey Atom mod.

    1022 Mitey Atom mod.

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    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    The original Mitey Atom was a free flight model for the diminutive Cox Glo nitro engine, it was designed by Eric Clutton and published in the 1961 December issue of the magazine Aeromodeller. I especially liked its wing arrangement which seen from above or from below looks like an X as the front wing is…

  • 1023 Lomir gejn tanzn!

    1023 Lomir gejn tanzn!

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    by

    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    Designed for easy building with few parts: detachable wing, V-tail, and basic materials like balsa, bamboo, and linen. Reinforced for durability. Rubber rings secure the wing and tail. Center of gravity is key for smooth flights. “Lomir gejn tanzn” means “Shall we dance!” in Yiddish.

  • 1024 Whatsit Glider

    1024 Whatsit Glider

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    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    The original Whatsit was a model by Frank Ehling (1914-2001) published in the 1/1942 issue of Airplane News. – What made the Whatsit so distinctive and unique was that no one could tell for sure what it really was. — Was it a biplane without a horizontal stab? Was it a twin flying wing? Was…

  • 1025 Duo mono mod. MINI

    1025 Duo mono mod. MINI

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    by

    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    The original Duo Monoplane was a Jetex (rocket) powered model by Bill Dean published in 1952 January issue of Aeromodeller magazine. I liked its appearance and its concept as a tandem wing model. So I only altered a bit the distance between both wings, the planform of the main wing and draw the bottom line…

  • 1026 Double X’er glider (X-wing)

    1026 Double X’er glider (X-wing)

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    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    Regularly going through various defence reports one certain design caught my attention, that of the Russian kamikaze drone Lancet. A sleek fuselage and eight wings – this would be quite a challenge! 

  • 1029 Uccellone

    1029 Uccellone

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    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    The 1029 Uccellone is a mid-size canard glider with a 48 cm wingspan and a super-light 27 g weight. Designed by Robert Schlickewitz as part of the Series 1000, this model boasts stable flight, easy construction, and a unique S-shaped main wing profile with no dihedral except on the outer wing sections.

  • 1033 Bunch of simple HLGs

    1033 Bunch of simple HLGs

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    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    Simple balsa gliders with interchangeable parts: five wing styles, four fins, five nose types, and two tail options. Wing position adjustable for center of gravity. Held together with a single rubber ring. Designed for easy building and reliable flight performance. Build, test, adjust — and enjoy smooth hand launches.

  • 1035 Still life in purple HLG

    1035 Still life in purple HLG

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    by

    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    A compact twin-boom balsa glider with clean lines and dual use as a hand-launch glider or RPU. Easy to build with simple materials like balsa, skewers, and linen banding. Features reinforced wing joints and adjustable balance. Stable, light, and smooth in flight.

  • 1049 Besame mucho

    1049 Besame mucho

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    Robert Schlickewitz
    in Series 1000 – Sheet Wing, Profile Fuselage Gliders

    1049 Bésame mucho is a nostalgic biplane-style sheet-wing glider with a 41 cm wingspan and ultra-light 26 g frame. Designed for both ease of construction and vibrant aesthetics, this Robert Schlickewitz model demonstrates delightful flight performance and graceful handling—even in light gusts. The name, Spanish for “Kiss me a lot,” evokes the timeless charm of…

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