Berliner Joyce Xfj-I. US experimental shipboard fighter that first flew in 1930. Rubber powered free flight 1/14 scale model constructed in balsa wood, tissue, wire and plastic. Wing span 61 cm
Group of three models. 1. Hawker Fury. 36 cm span, rubber powered model made from 'Central Aircraft' plans published in the 1930's. 2. Heinkel He-51. A 44 cm span rubber powered model features highly detailed motor and other scale features, the original…
Group of three models. 1. De Hauillard leopard Moth, a highly detailed, 46 cm span, rubber powered scale model of this 1933 aircraft. 2. Ryan Sf, 40 cm span, rubber powered scale model. 3. Contemporary foam, rubber powered 'Ready to Fly' model, 39 cm span…
Bristol Bulldog Iia. From No. 54 squadron, the superb detailing, combined with the presentation box shows Burt Hartshorn's skills at their peak. This 58 cm span, rubber powered model is spectacular and special.
Douglas DC-3. Built from a Guillows kit, this model represents what is perhaps the best known airliner of all time, the model is a 50 cm span, rubber powered, and features 'Knock-off wings'.
Model and toy 'roplanes: two models: 1. In June 1937 this Bristol 138A aircraft reached a record altitude at 53,937 feet. This highly detailed, rubber powered model has an 80 cm span and features 'Knock-off' wings, 2. Faires long range monoplane; 100 cm…
Vought OS2U Kingfisher. This aircraft was used for the R.A.A.F Antarctic flight during 1947, the model is rubber powered, of 50 cm span and comes complete with a titled presentation box which also shows details of the original aircraft.
The Ripper 1938. Burt Hartshorn belonged to the Essendon model Aircraft club, and this rubber powered duration contest model was a club design dating from 1938. 50 cm wingspan and features a beautifully constructed folding propellor
The Central Aircraft 'Rocket'. This model was designed by Central Aircraft, one of Melbourne's earliest model aircraft retailers. A sport flying, rubber powered model and an excellent flyer of 55 cm wingspan
The Hamburg Ha-137. This aircraft was the forerunner of the famous German 'Stuka' of World War II, the original was made by the shipbuilders Blohm and Voss around 1935. This model is rubber powered and approx 45 cm in wingspan.
De Havilland Dh 60 Cirrus Moth, highly detailed, 38 cm wingspan, rubber powered model of this historic 1925 aircraft, the model represents an Australian registered version
Grumman Avenger. This 42 cm wingspan rubber powered model of the famous torpedo bomber features hand retractable undercarriage and tail wheel to enhance its flying ability. (note detailed radial motor)
The Delanne 10-C2. This highly unconventional, two seat, tandem winged fighter was designed by Frenchman, Maurice Delanne in 1941. This rubber powered model has a 42 cm wingspan
Flying Midget. This model is a 27 cm span replica of a brown Junior powered free flight model from 1937. This tiny model is rubber powered and features a highly detailed representation of the original brown Junior motor
The Grumman Hellcat - a 43 cm wingspan rubber powered model of the well known 1943 World War II fighter. Features engine detail and plug-in under-carriage
The Wright Flyer - a 1/24 scale, rubber powered model of this famous aircraft. Model built from plans drawn by Henry struck and published in 'Flying Aces' in April 1937. Model has detailed rigging and controls
Hawker Demon Biplane, K4500. Rubber powered Ff model of balsa, tissue and wire construction. Features a hand beaten aluminium cowling. 64 cm wing span. Burt Hartshorn witnessed a fl ying display by these aircraft at an Air Pageant at Essendon in 1935.
The Westland Pterodactyl mark V. Experimental 2-seater fighter (c.1932). Rubber powered scale model (wing span 57 cm). Constructed of balsa wood, tissue, wire and plastic.
De Havilland D.H.84 dragon G-Acor. A rubber powered flying model in 1/24 scale, constructed in balsa wood, cane, wire plastic and tissue. Wingspan 58.5 cm, accompanied by some photos during construction.
Berliner Joyce x FJ-I. US experimental shipboard fighter. Rubber powered free fl ight 1/14 scale model constructed in balsa wood, tissue, wire and plastic. Wing span 61 cm.
Curtiss P-40E tiger shark, in Chinese National Air Corp colours and markings. Rubber powered free flight model constructed in balsa wood, tissue and plastic. Scale 1/14. Wing span 80 cm.
Se-5A. Rubber powered Ff scale model of World War I highly successful fighter, of 60 cm wing span, this model features comprehensive scale detail. Balsa, tissue and wire construction
Lockheed P-38 Lightning 425415 in US Airforce colours. Rubber powered twin motor free flight model (modified kit) of balsa wood, tissue and plastic construction in 1/16 scale. Wing span 101 cm.
De Havilland dragon Rapide. This model represents an aircraft in R.A.A.F service. It is a 60 cm wing span, rubber powered flying scale model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction, the model features internal cockpit detail
Boeing x P15 - x 270V. Rubber powered scale Ff model of 68 cm wing span. Construction of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic replicates that of the original aircraft - only one example of which was built.
Fokker Tri-motor Vh Usu in the colours in which it was flown as the 'Southern cross' by Charles Kingsford Smith. A flying model at 1/24 scale, constructed in balsa wood, cane, wire, plastic and tissue; rubber powered. Wing span 88 cm. Accompanied by some…
The Avro Anson, N9742. A rubber powered flying model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction with interior detail and manually retractable under carriage. Wing span 72 cm.
Douglas world Cruiser. Rubber powered Ff scale model. Represents the aircarft fl own by Smith & Arnold which successfully completed a round-the-world fl ight in 1924. Balsa, tissue and wire construction based on a plan published in flying Aces magazine.…
Douglas Sbd-3 Dauntless. Ff rubber powered model (modified Guillow's kit) in 1/16 scale. Constructed of balsa wood, tissue, wire and plastic with interior detail and manually retracting undercarriage in Chinese Nationalist livery. Wing span 76 cm
Halberstadt World War I Fighter. This is a 60 cm wing span, rubber powered scale model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction. It features comprehensive motor and rigging detail
Gee-bee Sportster NC11043. Rubber powered Ff scale fl ying model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction. 61 cm wing span, the model represents an early Menasco powered aircraft, a less radical forerunner of the famous Gee-bee racing aircraft
Vought Corsair F4U-4. Rubber powered, Ff model of 77 cm wing span, of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction from a modifi ed kit with good interior detail
Percival Gull. A 67 cm wing span, rubber powered, scale model of balsa, tissue and wire construction. It represents an aircraft much favoured by early aviation pioneers such as Jean Batten and James Mollison. Edgar Percival was an Australian born designer…
Fokker Dr.1 Triplane. Rubber powered, Ff scale model of balsa, tissue, wire and plastic construction. 50 cm wing span. This model represents an aircraft occasionally flown by Manfred Von Richthoffen.