Airplane - Non Model Car Related

[john2]

A few of you might be interested in this, so I'll share. 

About the 1/25 plastic airplane I had planed to draw up and scratch build to go along with all these cars.  In short - after getting into it, it became obvious that the chances of building an acceptable model compared to the degree of difficulty would not be worth the effort.  I was disappointed.

I was working with a wing span of 17".  While looking through
aircraft stuff that I have, I noticed that the old Guillows stick model of the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog has a 17" span.  Ta da !

So, the project is still alive, if I can find a kit.  Hobbytown  may have one.  The company itself is currently out of stock due to the Christmas season. 

I am going to take a different tack. 

[Marty W]

Stirling also makes the kit with a 17" wingspan.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sterling-L-19-Bird-Dog-Model-Kit-Balsa-Open-Box/114596590959?hash=item1aae7d356f:g:axcAAOSwj8pf5~Ok

[john2]

Thank you Marty.  I will look into this.  I would like to see the plan first to see the construction details.  Just might buy it. 

My Hobby Town did not have any Guillows kits today, although I have seen some in the past. 

[john2]

Marty, pm coming.

[john2]

Just so y'all will know  --  seems to be a shortage all around of those L-19 Bird Dog kits, among many others. Lack of balsa wood. 

I did find and order a Piper Super Cub kit although it has a 24" wing span.  So, the BD and hangar diorama are on hold, until if, and whenever, if ever,  one becomes available.

I have not forgotten this is a model car forum, so will let you I am working on a midget.