I remember building many of the old KeilKraft models growing up in the UK. The company that used to produce them, KeilKraft went out of business some time ago (years). The shortage of balsa wood I believe was the problem, which drove up the price of the kits. Anyway, most of them are available again! It's like stepping back 40 years or so. Tissue, dope and sanding sealer were the order of the day then. The smell of dope used to fill the house, and my mom used to complain. It was the same smell as where she used to work in the airplane factory in the 1940's. They used to build some of the old planes like the Mosquito's, Spitfires, and she saw the first Lancaster Bomber roll out (they had to widen the gates).
Oh, and Veron too! I built an SE5A, Spitfire, Hurricane, FW190, Super-Sabre (Jetex Powered), Sopwith Camel, Sopwith Triplane, Chipmunk, Beachcraft Bonanza, and so on. We used to convert them to RTP (Round the pole electric flying). I think I built them all! Those were the days.
Veron Models
Vintage Model Company
Oh, they also have the first R/C glider that I learn to fly with! OMG Impala 52" R/C Glider Kit That was an awesome model. I covered it with nylon, and it was built to last all the terrible landings and rough handling that they get when first learning slope-soaring.
Oh, and Veron too! I built an SE5A, Spitfire, Hurricane, FW190, Super-Sabre (Jetex Powered), Sopwith Camel, Sopwith Triplane, Chipmunk, Beachcraft Bonanza, and so on. We used to convert them to RTP (Round the pole electric flying). I think I built them all! Those were the days.
Veron Models
Vintage Model Company
Oh, they also have the first R/C glider that I learn to fly with! OMG Impala 52" R/C Glider Kit That was an awesome model. I covered it with nylon, and it was built to last all the terrible landings and rough handling that they get when first learning slope-soaring.
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