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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Chipmunk Balsa Model Airplane Kit


Chipmunk Balsa Model Airplane Kit
De Haviland Chipmonk
Wing Span: 17"
Scale: 1/24
Min. Age: 10

Guillow Easy Build-By-Number rubber band powered balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build and fly!

Successor to the world famous Tiger Moth biplane, the Chipmunk was the first original design by deHaviland Canada and was built in quantity in Canada and in Great Britain for R.A.F. Primarily used as a basic trainer to provide air cadets with elementary flying instructions prior to going onto jet aircraft training. The parent Canadian company produced a total of 218 DHC-1's y of which remain in service with the R.C.A.F. One thousand fourteen were built by deHaviland in the U.K. including both military and civilian versions. As a civilian aircraft, the Chipmunk is often seen an aerobatics competition.

Build a Balsa Wood Scale Rubber Powered deHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk with this Balsa Model Construction Kit from Guillow's.

Scale Model Suitable for Ages 10 and Older.

Successor to the world famous Tiger Moth biplane, the Chipmunk was the first original design by deHavilland Canada and was built in quantity in both Canada and Great Britain for the R.A.F. It was used primarily as a basic train er to provide air cadets with elementary flying instructions prior to going on to jet aircraft training.



FEATURES:
A rubber band powered model for indoor or outdoor flying.
Top quality, precision-cut balsa wood and "razor sharp" die-cut balsa parts.
Built light, it's a great flyer with ample wing area and effective rubber motor/propeller combination.
Cleanly formed plastic nose cowl.
Rubber motor band.
Plastic wheels.
Ample covering tissue.
Molded plastic propeller.
Wire for landing gear.
Large sheet of insignia.
Clear plastic bubble canopy.
Accurate scale plan and illustrated assembly instructions.
INCLUDES:
One deHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Model.
REQUIRES:
Assembly
White Glue
Dope
Workboard
Common Pins
Hobby Knife
Refer to Instructions for Other Needed Tools
SPECS:
Wingspan: 17" (43.2cm)
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