Early Aviation 1903 Wright Flyer Balsa Kit
Recapture the memorable dawn of aviation with your own rubber-powered flyer! This 1/27 scale, quality kit includes all laser cut parts, quality balsa and hardwoods, rigging threads, lightweight covering tissue, full-size plans, and instructions. Suitable for display or rubber-powered flight, it has a 17¾" wingspan when complete. Assembly required. #8552 $24.95
Wright Flyer Wood and Metal Kit
30" wingspan!
This museum-quality, 1/16 scale kit reproduces virtually every detail of $ the Wright Flyer! Designed with-out the customary fabric covering to better show its fascinating structural components, this remarkable kit contains laser-cut basswood parts for ribs and other wooden components, plenty of metal parts for building the engine (including the cylinders, magneto and radiator), a brass chain, and over 160 photo-etched brass fittings and braces that simulate the Wrights’ construction methods. Includes three detailed, actual size plan sheets and a 28-page assembly manual. 30" wingspan. $ $
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2-Quarter Wright Bros. North Carolina Set
The North Carolina state quarter, issued in 2001, pays homage to the Wright Brothers and their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, NC, in 1903. This set features Signature two North Carolina quarters from different mints, Edition! each accompanied by a signature from the coin’s designer, and come in a numbered protective display case. #108615 $49.95
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Stover & Collins. Located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, and administered by the National Park Service, the Wright Brothers National Memorial features a full-scale reproduction of the 1903 flying machine, an engine block from the original 1903 flyer, and a precise reproduction of the wind tunnel that the Wrights used to conduct their early experiments. 128 pages, 204 photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.
A beautiful rendition of the enormous transport aircraft developed by Howard Hughes, this kit features more than 160 hand-selected, laser-cut balsa parts; covering material; decals; complete plans and instructions; and more. For display only, this model has a 30" wingspan when assembled. #8993 $59.95
Spruce Goose Kit
The massive H-4 Hercules flying boat – the “Spruce Goose” – flew only once, but what a sight it was! A replica of that aircraft designed by Howard Hughes, this 1/200 scale plastic kit features rotating propellers and floats, authentic markings, a cradle display base, and more. Assembly required. 18½" wingspan.
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Stan Stokes. This tribute to the Wright Brothers depicts their first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. 16"x 11½". Signed and numbered by the artist!
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Hughes HK-1 (H-4) Flying Boat Manual
Designed by Howard Hughes, the legendary H-4 Hercules flying boat – the “Spruce Goose” – was intended to defeat the German U-boat threat during WWII. Originally prepared for the U.S. War Department, this manual – previously classified as “Restricted” – includes both an overview of the famous flying boat’s design and operating instructions for the pilot and flight crew. 170 reformatted pages, B&W photos and illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover. #20509 $19.95
Pitcairn & Umbaugh AutoGyros Plus Old Flying Cars
This volume has some exciting rare vintage flying car footage collected in a six-film set. 1 hr. 16 min. #V5179 $19.95
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Miracle in the Sand Dunes
30" wingspan!
HK-1 Spruce Goose Balsa Kit
The Wings of Eagles
Directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, this is the compelling story of Commander Frank “Spig” Wead, the pioneer naval aviator, warrior and screenwriter (of widelyenjoyed works such as They Were Expendable) whose crippling injury forced him from the skies and drove him to discover the power of the pen. Widescreen, 1 hr. 58 min. #V9729 $14.95
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