Building instructions, drawings, questions & answers:
- Click here for the Building Instructions in German
- Click here for the Building Instructions in English
- Click here for Centre of Gravity Drawing
- Click here for Drawing of Wings / Tailplane Drawings
- Click here for our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Click here for our FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
- Click here for more photos and videos of the model
- Test report in the trade magazine FlugModell issue 06-2023
- Forum entries in RC-Network (DE) and Retroplane (EN)
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Model characteristics:
- Wingspan: 1498 mm / 60’
- Wing size: 16.2 dm² / 1.74 ft²
- Flying weight: 350 grams / 12.34 oz.
- Fuselage length: 645 mm / 25.39’
- Airfoil type: SD7032
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Recommended accessories (not included in the scope of delivery):
- Transmitter with at least 5 channels, suitable are e.g. Futaba T6K, Spektrum DXS, Flysky FS046 i6X (all not available from us)
- Receiver with at least 5 channels (approx. 8 grams), such as our FrSKY TFR6 (suitable for Futaba)
- Servos (approx. 5 grams; for elevator, rudder and ailerons) (not available from us)
- Installation of a motor or a tow release is possible at your own discretion (not included in the building instructions) (all not available from us)
- Superglue (CA), Wood glue, Epoxy glue, Modelling knife, Modelling needles (thin), Cutting underlay, light covering film (such as ORALIGHT) (all not available from us)
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DFS Kranich model aeroplane kit, scale 1/12, 1498 mm wingspan, Lasercut wooden parts, SD7032 profile, 645 mm fuselage length, 330 g RTF, RC glider model wooden kit, model aeroplane to build yourself
This aeroplane is a wonderful glider for beautiful hours of flying in the summer twilight (SD7032 profile).
The end result is a decelerating model aeroplane with a guaranteed fun factor.
The DFS Kranich has a filigree design and is suitable for slope flying and motorised towing to a limited extent.
If required, a motor can be installed at the pilot's discretion.
A friend of Tony's has summarised the entire construction and flight operation on his YouTube channel in three video parts.
DFS Kranich model aircraft, 1498 mm wingspan, 1:12 scale, SD7032, Tony Ray
The DFS Kranich was a two-seater glider developed in the 1930s by the German Research Institute for Gliding (DFS).
Designed under the direction of designer Hans Jacobs, it served as both a training and performance glider.
Thanks to its robust construction and good flight characteristics, the Kranich quickly became popular in German gliding clubs.
During the Second World War it was also used in military flight training.
Even after the end of the war, some examples remained in service, so that the crane can still be seen today in museums or at historical air shows.
