The Vintage Model Company – SE5A Balsa Wood Kit

An authentic representation of the SE5A flown by Major C E M Pickthorn MC in 1918 and famous for downing a Fokker DVll over Chimay in Belgium. The full size aircraft is still displayed and flown by the Shuttleworth Collection.

All models in this series have real airframes, built up from laser-cut balsa sheet and strip parts, covered with lightweight model aircraft tissue to ensure the best possible flying performance.

With a wingspan of 41cm your finished model will be big enough to handle with ease and yet small enough to display with pride in your living room.

Perhaps you remember building one of the original kits as a youngster, cutting out the fiddly printed wood parts with a scalpel?

So much more fun than a plastic “Airfix” kit, enjoy time together with your son or daughter developing engineering skills they’ll value forever and creating memories they’ll treasure for a lifetime.

These kits make great Christmas gifts and birthday presents for that “hard to buy for” man who has everything (please note children under 14 should be supervised by an adult).

• Rubber-powered balsa wood kit that really flies
• All necessary materials are included in the kit but to complete this model you will also need pins, a modelling knife, sand paper and pliers
• Wingspan – 41cm
• Vintage Model Company presentation box
• Suitable for ages 14+
• The kit contains: Accurately printed plan, laser-cut parts, tissue, rubber motor, decal sheet, propeller, detailed instructions and PVA wood glue.

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• UK Next Day Delivery – Available Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays – £9.00
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