balsa models - airplane

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sections = "Park & Indoor Flyers (see also FAQ for Beginners, Electric Flight and Free Flight" "Rubber power_Indoor flight etc"

How to cover models with tissue paper - site down, email Alan for details. Paper Airplane Hangar Page Paper Paradise Greatest Paper Airplanes Silkspan Covering - How to and Why The Best downloadable paper models

Manufacturers of rubber power scale models =

distribute some Kavan scale which are molded foam.

regards Alan T. Alan's Hobby, Model & RC Links

The website above is an outfit that wheels and deals in old model kits. I have satiated my lust for nostalgia there a couple of times, names pop up from way back; Megow, Maircraft, Comet. Enjoy!

Bill Shuey

L Mehl wrote:

There are several firms still making these models. In fact, there is a renaissance currently.

Most hobby shops only carry the Guillows models (Guillows now owned by Estes). The Guillows models are nice looking, good scale. But, they are heavy and do not fly well. Easy bilt is another brand- don't look as nice or as detailed, but do fly better. However, not many shops carry them. Then, there are a number of smaller vendors.

Have your friend pick up a copy of "Flying Models" magazine, found at most newsstands and hobby shops. This is the only mag that really caters to the rubber flying models. Ads for smaller vendors, as well as mail order sources. Also, an excellent mail order place is Penn Valley Hobbies. They have a web site, but don't have URL handy- try Google search.

L Mehl wrote:

I mentioned gasoline alley as a source for the old balsa "solid models". I see the stick and tissue flying model kits around here at various hobby shops and they will probably always be with us to some extent.

Bill Shuey

I mentioned gasoline alley as a source for the old balsa "solid models". I see the stick and tissue flying model kits around here at various hobby shops and they will probably always be with us to some extent.

Bill Shuey

Also try the reincarnation of Cleveland Models. New owner IIRC is located in Indianapolis, IN and has a website.

You can still get the plans and patterns, no printwood, props, etc. Be prepared those suckers have a lot of parts to cut out.

Oxmoron1 MFE, Cold!

"Historic Aviation" publishes a great catalog full of everything about aviation, including many plastic and balsa model kits. Their telephone is

800-225-5575 for a catalog. See

Bob Morrisette

Okay, found URL for Penn Valley Hobby Center. They are at;

They have the best selection of any source I am aware of. They carry some that are VERY hard to find elsewhere, such as Golden Age Reproductions, as well as the popular ones such as Guillows and Easy-bilt.

They have a convenient catalog- lots of stuff, organized by era, fun to look at, but their prices are generally full retail, plus shipping. Compare their prices for a kit you're familiar with, at your favorite outlet....