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TURNERTOYS FLIGHT CENTRAL Balsa Flying Scale Models FAMOUS AIRCRAFT OF THE 2OTH CENTURY: Civilian Planes - page 1 Military Aircraft Flying Scale Models MADE IN USA |
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| These popular private planes are still in use today by many private pilots. Whether built for scale or contest flying, the balsa wood airplanes in this series represent the finest in design and flight capability. Each can be flown using either a rubber motor, gas engine or electric motor (instructions for using electric power supplied in kits). Designed for the adult hobbyist - suitable for ages 10+ with adult help. | |||
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Cessna 170 Model built by expert modeler More, larger images |
Cessna 170 1/8 Scale Model Kit Includes die-cut balsa parts, propeller, tissue, full-scale diagrams, step-by step directions, landing gear wire and wheels, decal sheets, gas engine firewall, rubber motor and directions for conversion to electric or .020 gas power. You also need: glue, knife, grip pins, lacquer, extra rubber motor, electric winder. |
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The Cessna 170 was introduced in 1948, and became the biggest selling and most widely produced light aircraft in history. The original 1948 model single-engine four-seat plane had fabric-covered wings, V-shaped wings struts, and three fuel tanks for additional range. Late in 1948, Cessna replaced the fabric-covered wings with all-metal wings and changed the V-strut to a single strut configuration, creating the most recognizable variation of the aircraft, the Cessna 170A. . |
A full-size "real" Cessna 170 |
| The Cessna 170 evolved into an all-aluminum, high-winged, monocoque fuselage aircraft, with side-by-side seating, flat-spring steel landing gear and dependable engines. Known as a “good, honest taildragger,” a total of more than 5,000 Cessna 170s of all types were manufactured during the plane's six-year production run. Half of those aircraft were still flying as of 2001. | ||
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Fairchild 24 Model built by expert modeler. More, larger images |
Fairchild 24 Scale Model Kit Includes die-cut balsa parts, propeller, tissue, full-scale diagrams, step-by step directions, landing gear wire and wheels, decal sheets, gas engine firewall, rubber motor and directions for conversion to electric or .020 gas power. Build-by-number 2-color plan removes all the guesswork.You also need: glue, knife, grip pins, lacquer, extra rubber motor, electric winder. |
| The Fairchild F-24 was produced from 1931 to 1946 as an economical and easy-to-fly touring aircraft, and became the plane of choice for many Hollywood stars, including Robert Taylor, Tyrone Power, Mary Pickford, and Jimmy Stewart. When the U.S. entered World War II, Fairchild's production line was diverted to the military and the F-24 became the Army's UC-61 Forwarder light utility transport and the Royal Air Force's Argus. |
A full-size "real" Fairchild 24 |
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Civilian versions of the planes were also pressed into service. Somewhere between 1,800 and 2,200 planes were built in total. Our model is based on the F-24R, which had an in-line engine, resulting in a longer and more streamlined nose. The F-24W had a radial engine, giving the plane a more stubby look. |
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More flying + less winding = more fun! Electric Winder operates on 4 AA batteries. Resettable counter lets you count winds, so you know exactly when to stop winding. An efficient labor-saver for all our "Just-for-Fun" models (not for the Sorcerer or Cruiser). This is the only winder you can use with the Flyboy. Cannot be used for competitive flying events or models (Sorcerer, Cruiser, etc) Buy one at our SUPPLIES page! |
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Paints and lacquers, rubber motors, knives, glue, & other model-building supplies and tools Competiton-winning rubber-powered airplane kits for Science Olympiad Wright Stuff These kits teach the science of endurance flying, and just might be the winning factor in your next tournament.
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