Which balsa kit would you recommend please?

[jimlard]

Hello, I am new to this forum so please excuse me if this question has already been asked a lot of times, I did look in the search to try and find my answer, but to no avail.

I haven't done any modelling for a lot of years now and am interested in making balsa rubber powered WW1 and WW2 planes. I am not sure what kit making companies are out there and which would be the best to go for. I would love to make either a SE5a or an Albatross DV, these two planes really stir childhood memories (and not because I was born before the First world war, i'm not that old ) If anyone could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate your help, many thanks.

 

[spanner570]

Hi Jim, welcome to the forum.

Guillows do excellent balsa kits. i don't know if they make the ones you are after.

I do know that Keil Kraft made the SE5A. There is a 1/12 Guillows SE5A on ebay at the minute.

Try going on line for balsa aircraft kits.

Ron

 

[coachman]

Hi Jim, as Ron says, Guillows seem to be the main manufacturer these days. On ebay search Guillows Kits in all categories and you'll be spoilt for choice. Good luck John.

 

[jimlard]

Thanks for the replies, has anyone had experience of Areo Graphics balsa kits? I've seen the SE5a in a kit done by them. I shall certainly look at the Guillows kits. Thank you once again.

 

[Bunkerbarge]

I agree with the lads above, Guillows seems to be the most prolific manufacturer nowadays. Have a good look on the Internet for a supplier or se what is going on eBay, usually plenty of models so you are in with a chance of a bargain if you keep your eyes open.