Glaser-Dirks DG-100 3D print model

The Glaser-Dirks DG-100 of 1974 is the first sailplane manufactured by Glaser-Dirks, developed from the Akaflieg Darmstadt D-38, the Standard class sailplane was designed by Wilhelm Dirks.The first model had an all-flying tailplane, with anti-balance tabs along the entire trailing edges, and a two-piece canopy (movable and fixed parts), built of GFRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic)/foam sandwich materials and resin impregnated rovings for high strength parts. Successive developments included the DG-100G, DG-101 and DG-101G. Most models are available with water ballast bags in the wings.

The DG-101 and DG-101G had improvements such as a single-piece front-hinged canopy, improved crash resistant cockpit and a conventional tailplane (with fixed horizontal stabilizer and articulated elevator). There was also a club version of this sailplane with fixed landing gear. All models featured top-surface-only air brakes.

Although these gliders were designed in the 1970s, they are still popular in the Club class and remain competitive in Sports class contests.

General characteristicsCrew: One pilotCapacity: 100 kg (220 lb) water ballastLength: 7.00 m (22 ft 11.75 in)Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 2.5 in)Height: 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in)Wing area: 11.0 m2 (118.4 sq ft)Aspect ratio: 20.5:1Empty weight: 230 kg (507 lb)Gross weight: 418 kg (921 lb)

PerformanceMaximum speed: 260 km/h (161 mph, 140 kn)Maximum glide ratio: 39:1Rate of sink: 0.59 m/s (116 ft/min)

This 3D model is 1/1 scale of the plane. (Setting into bespoke scale can be done upon request.)

3D model is accurate surfacing of external shape and it contains:

• Fuselage
• Canopy Frame
• Canopy Window
• LH/RH Gear Door Closed/Open
• LH/RH Wing
• LH/RH Spoiler
• LH/RH Aileron
• Horizontal Stabilizer
• Elevator (neutral / extreme positions)
• Rudder (neutral / extreme positions)
• Landing Gear