Berliner Joyce Xfj-I: Experimental Shipboard Fighter Model
Berliner Joyce Xfj-I. US experimental shipboard fighter that first flew in 1930. Rubber powered free flight 1/14 scale model constructed in balsa wood, tissue, wire and plastic. Wing span 24.02 in.
Spirit of St. Louis Display Model
Charles Lindburgh's Ryan N-X-211, 'Spirit of St Louis'. Modified Guillow kit, rubber powered at 1/16 scale. Wing span 34.25 in. a superb display model
Vintage Aircraft Model Trio
Group of three models. 1. Hawker Fury. 14.17 in. span, rubber powered model made from 'Central Aircraft' plans published in the 1930's. 2. Heinkel He-51. A 17.32 in. span rubber powered model features highly detailed motor and other scale features, the…
Three Rubber-Powered Scale Models of Aircraft
Group of three models. 1. De Hauillard leopard Moth, a highly detailed, 18.11 in. span, rubber powered scale model of this 1933 aircraft. 2. Ryan Sf, 15.75 in. span, rubber powered scale model. 3. Contemporary foam, rubber powered 'Ready to Fly' model, 15…
Vought SBU1 Biplane Model with Presentation Box
Vought SBU1. This 16.93 in. span, rubber powered biplane has a fitted presentation box to ensure safe storage. Well detailed and a striking model.
Bristol Bulldog IIa Model: Spectacular and Special
Bristol Bulldog Iia. From No. 54 squadron, the superb detailing, combined with the presentation box shows Burt Hartshorn's skills at their peak. This 22.83 in. span, rubber powered model is spectacular and special.
Guillows DC-3 Model with Knock-off Wings
Douglas DC-3. Built from a Guillows kit, this model represents what is perhaps the best known airliner of all time, the model is a 19.69 in. span, rubber powered, and features 'Knock-off wings'.
Italian Air Force WWI Bomber Rubber Model
XXXXX, the original aircraft served as bombers with the Italian Air Force during World War I1. This 35.43 in. span rubber powered model is well detailed.
Record-breaking model airplanes
Model and toy 'roplanes: two models: 1. In June 1937 this Bristol 138A aircraft reached a record altitude at 53,937 feet. This highly detailed, rubber powered model has an 31.50 in. span and features 'Knock-off' wings, 2. Faires long range monoplane; 39…
Antarctic Flight Kingfisher Model with Presentation Box
Vought OS2U Kingfisher. This aircraft was used for the R.A.A.F Antarctic flight during 1947, the model is rubber powered, of 19.69 in. span and comes complete with a titled presentation box which also shows details of the original aircraft.
Ripper 1938: Essendon Model Aircraft Club's Duration Contest Winner
The Ripper 1938. Burt Hartshorn belonged to the Essendon model Aircraft club, and this rubber powered duration contest model was a club design dating from 1938. 19.69 in. wingspan and features a beautifully constructed folding propellor
Central Aircraft's 55cm Wingspan Rubber-Powered Rocket Model
The Central Aircraft 'Rocket'. This model was designed by Central Aircraft, one of Melbourne's earliest model aircraft retailers. A sport flying, rubber powered model and an excellent flyer of 21.65 in. wingspan
Hamburg Ha-137: Predecessor of WWII Stuka
The Hamburg Ha-137. This aircraft was the forerunner of the famous German 'Stuka' of World War II, the original was made by the shipbuilders Blohm and Voss around 1935. This model is rubber powered and approx 17.72 in. in wingspan.
Detailed 1925 De Havilland Moth Rubber-Powered Model
De Havilland Dh 60 Cirrus Moth, highly detailed, 14.96 in. wingspan, rubber powered model of this historic 1925 aircraft, the model represents an Australian registered version
Retractable Grumman Avenger Model with Radial Motor
Grumman Avenger. This 16.54 in. wingspan rubber powered model of the famous torpedo bomber features hand retractable undercarriage and tail wheel to enhance its flying ability. (note detailed radial motor)
Unconventional Delanne 10-C2 Fighter Model with Tandem Wings
The Delanne 10-C2. This highly unconventional, two seat, tandem winged fighter was designed by Frenchman, Maurice Delanne in 1941. This rubber powered model has a 16.54 in. wingspan
Tiny Flying Midget Model Replica
Flying Midget. This model is a 10.63 in. span replica of a brown Junior powered free flight model from 1937. This tiny model is rubber powered and features a highly detailed representation of the original brown Junior motor
Detailed Stinson Reliant Model with Removable Wings
The Stinson Reliant - a well detailed 22.05 in. wingspan model of this 1935 aircraft. Rubber powered and with knock-off wings
Grumman Hellcat: WWII Fighter Model with Engine Detail
The Grumman Hellcat - a 16.93 in. wingspan rubber powered model of the well known 1943 World War II fighter. Features engine detail and plug-in under-carriage
Modified Guillow's Fairchild Ranger with Knock-off Wings
Fairchild Ranger - 24.41 in. wingspan, modified Guillow's Kit, rubber powered and with knock-off wings.
Wasp: Rubber-Powered Free Flight Design
Wasp - an interesting, rubber powered, 18.11 in. wingspan free flight design from a M.A.N. Plan of 1935. A good flier
1/24 Scale Wright Flyer Model with Detailed Rigging and Controls
The Wright Flyer - a 1/24 scale, rubber powered model of this famous aircraft. Model built from plans drawn by Henry struck and published in 'Flying Aces' in April 1937. Model has detailed rigging and controls
Waco UPG-8 Rubber Powered Model with Detailed Features
Waco UPG-8 rubber powered 19.69 in. wingspan model, featuring detailed motor and rigging. Based on a Canadian 'Hobby craft' kit
Highly Detailed Rubber-Powered Westland Wagtail Model with 29cm Wingspan
Westland Wagtail, highly detailed 11.42 in. wingspan, rubber powered model of an unusual aircraft.
Supermarine Type 224: Predecessor to the Spitfire
Supermarine type 224, the forerunner of the Spitfire, dating from 1934. Rubber powered, 22.44 in. wingspan
Rare Aircraft Model with 50cm Wingspan and Rubber Power
'ro A-102. Well detailed model of a rare aircraft. 19.69 in. wingspan. Rubber powered
Mauboussin Rubber Model, 1939 Plan
Mauboussin 11.81 in. rubber powered model from M.A.N. Plan published in 1939
Rubber-Powered Ronca L.A. Plane Construction Photo (9 words)
'Ronca L.A. From a 'Popular 'Aviation' plan of May 1936. Rubber powered, 17.72 in. span, with photo during construction
Guillow's Bf-109: 43cm Rubber-Powered Model with Undercarriage
Messerschmidt Bf-109 - 16.93 in. wing span, rubber powered model from a Guillow's kit. Features plug-in undercarriage
Hawker Demon Biplane FF Model with Hand Beaten Cowling
Hawker Demon Biplane, K4500. Rubber powered Ff model of balsa, tissue and wire construction. Features a hand beaten aluminium cowling. 25.20 in. wing span. Burt Hartshorn witnessed a fl ying display by these aircraft at an Air Pageant at Essendon in 1935.
Westland Pterodactyl Mark V Experimental Fighter Model
The Westland Pterodactyl mark V. Experimental 2-seater fighter (c.1932). Rubber powered scale model (wing span 22.44 in.). Constructed of balsa wood, tissue, wire and plastic.
1/24 Scale De Havilland D.H.84 Dragon Flying Model
De Havilland D.H.84 dragon G-Acor. A rubber powered flying model in 1/24 scale, constructed in balsa wood, cane, wire plastic and tissue. Wingspan 23.03 in., accompanied by some photos during construction.
US Shipboard Fighter Model
Berliner Joyce x FJ-I. US experimental shipboard fighter. Rubber powered free fl ight 1/14 scale model constructed in balsa wood, tissue, wire and plastic. Wing span 24.02 in.
Chinese National Air Corp P-40E Tiger Shark Model
Curtiss P-40E tiger shark, in Chinese National Air Corp colours and markings. Rubber powered free flight model constructed in balsa wood, tissue and plastic. Scale 1/14. Wing span 31.50 in.
WWI Se-5A Fighter Scale Model with Detailed Features
Se-5A. Rubber powered Ff scale model of World War I highly successful fighter, of 23.62 in. wing span, this model features comprehensive scale detail. Balsa, tissue and wire construction
P-38 Lightning: Rubber Powered Free Flight Model
Lockheed P-38 Lightning 425415 in US Airforce colours. Rubber powered twin motor free flight model (modified kit) of balsa wood, tissue and plastic construction in 1/16 scale. Wing span 39.76 in.
RAAF De Havilland Dragon Rapide Model
De Havilland dragon Rapide. This model represents an aircraft in R.A.A.F service. It is a 23.62 in. wing span, rubber powered flying scale model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction, the model features internal cockpit detail
Rubber-Powered Nieuport II Bebe FF Model
Nieuport II Bebe N-1354. Rubber powered Ff model (modified kit) constructed of balsa, tissue, hardwood, to 1/16 scale, 23.62 in. wing span.
Boeing P15 Rubber-Powered Scale Model
Boeing x P15 - x 270V. Rubber powered scale Ff model of 26.77 in. wing span. Construction of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic replicates that of the original aircraft - only one example of which was built.
Spirit of St. Louis Model Kit
Charles Lindburgh's Ryan N-X-211. 'Spirit of St Louis'. Modifi ed Guillow kit, rubber powered at 1/16 scale. Wing span 34.25 in.
Southern Cross Fokker Tri-Motor Flying Model
Fokker Tri-motor Vh Usu in the colours in which it was flown as the 'Southern cross' by Charles Kingsford Smith. A flying model at 1/24 scale, constructed in balsa wood, cane, wire, plastic and tissue; rubber powered. Wing span 34.65 in. Accompanied by…
Rubber-powered Avro Anson Flying Model with Retractable Undercarriage
The Avro Anson, N9742. A rubber powered flying model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction with interior detail and manually retractable under carriage. Wing span 28.35 in.
World Cruiser Rubber-Powered FF Scale Model
Douglas world Cruiser. Rubber powered Ff scale model. Represents the aircarft fl own by Smith & Arnold which successfully completed a round-the-world fl ight in 1924. Balsa, tissue and wire construction based on a plan published in flying Aces magazine. 64
1/16 Scale Chinese Nationalist Dauntless Model with Retractable Undercarriage
Douglas Sbd-3 Dauntless. Ff rubber powered model (modified Guillow's kit) in 1/16 scale. Constructed of balsa wood, tissue, wire and plastic with interior detail and manually retracting undercarriage in Chinese Nationalist livery. Wing span 29.92 in.
Halberstadt Fighter Model: Detailed WWI Replica
Halberstadt World War I Fighter. This is a 23.62 in. wing span, rubber powered scale model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction. It features comprehensive motor and rigging detail
Gee-bee Sportster FF Scale Flying Model
Gee-bee Sportster NC11043. Rubber powered Ff scale fl ying model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction. 24.02 in. wing span, the model represents an early Menasco powered aircraft, a less radical forerunner of the famous Gee-bee racing aircraft
Rubber-Powered Corsair FF Model with Detailed Interior
Vought Corsair F4U-4. Rubber powered, Ff model of 30.31 in. wing span, of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction from a modifi ed kit with good interior detail
Percival Gull: Early Aviation Pioneer's Favorite Aircraft Model
Percival Gull. A 26.38 in. wing span, rubber powered, scale model of balsa, tissue and wire construction. It represents an aircraft much favoured by early aviation pioneers such as Jean Batten and James Mollison. Edgar Percival was an Australian born…
Fokker Dr.1 Triplane Rubber Powered Scale Model
Fokker Dr.1 Triplane. Rubber powered, Ff scale model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction. 19.69 in. wing span. This model represents an aircraft occasionally flown by Manfred Von Richthoffen.