Description
- Piper Super Cub has a 24″ wingspan
- Precision laser cut balsa parts, scale WWI plastic wheels, full set of decals, vacuum formed plastic parts and all accessories needed
- Fly with included rubber power motor or convert to electric or gas engine
- Complete instructions for building either to fly or for static display
- Made in the USA
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Amazon Customer –
I built 6-8 smaller Guillow’s planes before moving on to this one. I have developed certain of my own methods of doing things, such as the paper coverings, and also modifying certain parts which may need to be stronger. I would not try this one as your first plane, but after you get some practice, it’s a really good one. Mine looks like a real plane, and came out really good. If you are new to these models, you must know that they are not a quick build if you want them to come out well. They take time and patience, but they will reward you if you do it right. I take a couple of weeks to do one nicely. They really do fly, but you might not want to after all the time invested. However, if you break them, since you put them together, you will know how to fix them. These are NOT for young kids…ignore the packaging, especially the kids of today. You have to have some common sense to build these models…not every single thing is described for you in great detail. The plans were written decades ago when people could still think and reason for themselves. A “smartphone” won’t build this for you. You actually have to figure some things out on your own, which might scare some people away. But if you enjoy using your mind to create something, it’s pretty satisfying. You can customize them in all sorts of ways, which is pretty fun.
Amazon Customer –
Great kit! I haven’t built a Guillows airplane kit in almost 30 years. Some things have gotten better over time. This Laser cut kit was an absolute joy to assemble. So relaxing and nostalgic. Thanks for making a great product. Keep up the good work.
S. –
Overall great model kit. As long as you have foam board, pins, quick dry cement, fine sandpaper and some patience it is a very enjoyable build, with better instructions than I was expecting. Took me about 15 hours. I added a set of E-flight bush wheels and a belly pod for a more rugged look but it’s great either way. The only thing I would change is buying different tissue, but that’s no big deal. Final note, it probably flies great with some micro tuning but it could definitely use some more structural components around the wings so be weary.
michael james garner –
Le balsa n’est pas de bonne qualité
J.E. –
If you’ve built balsa kits before you can build this. But the instructions are still the original plans from back in the 60’s and they aren’t very helpful to the beginner. I would suggest watching a YouTube video or two before trying to build this model. I actually built this very kit back in the early 70’s and struggled a little but got through it. Just be very patient and have all the right materials before starting your build.
Stephen U. –
Don’t let the pictures fool you , the plane I built looks rougher in person. Also you should know that I had to buy my own colored tissue paper and paint. None of that comes in the kit. If you just use the kit, you’ll have a white plane with bare wood and decals.
Probably my biggest critique of this product is that your end result will not look as good as the picture on the front of the box. You will need to own or buy several tools and materials to complete the kit properly. For example, an X-acto knife, a tiny saw, wood glue, super glue, tissue sealant (like Eze Dope), pins, a large corkboard you can stick pins into, etc.
The process is fairly relaxed and pleasant, except the tissue paper is very fragile and easy to tear. Because of all the sharp objects and glue involved, and the exacting nature of some of the tasks, I wouldn’t recommend it for young children.
I think this plane is supposed to be a stable flier, so if you want to build a plane for that purpose, this could be a good choice, compared to some of the other Guillows models.
~Joel –
Très bien et complet !
Calvin S. –
Great kit from Guillows as we expect.First class parts to make a good flying model.You will need to buy more rubber for this kit.
Calvin S. –
I put a ton of these together in my early teens and just bought one to put together again for old times sake. It’s awesome! Just as fun as I remember it. You can’t go wrong with this classic. All the instructions are nicely labeled as well as the balsa wood parts. Several of my friends were helping me and now they are buying some as well. You’re never too old for model airplanes. 🙂 I don’t think the packaging has changed since I was a kid (except for a web address and a few tweaks). Awesome!
S. –
The instructions are absolute trash. I suggest if you really want to build a Guillow model you buy 2. The first one you can build to learn how to build the won you will keep. The instructions are extremely vague and they tell you to refer to a single angle, low resolution picture on how things go together. What was laser cut seemed to be accurate and well fitting. The stringers are not laser cut, and there are two different sizes so be careful where you use what.
Schana Donefeld –
I’ve had a lot of fun building this kit. Make no mistake, this is a “craft” project- it’s not a straight build like a plastic kit: you will need to deal with very light and fragile wood, marginal instructions and a lot of question marks. At the end of the day, it’s the challenge that makes it fun.
Specifically regarding this kit, It’s something of a time capsule. These kits, or ones very similar, have been on the market since the 1940’s so the model you build might be the same one your grandfather built. The instructions are somewhat updated, but the plans and illustrations are vintage.
Just a note: personally, I wouldn’t buy these to fly them. If you want an entry level RC get a cheap Chinese EPO model and save the heartache. I flew a bunch of these rubber-powered models in “my day” (jeez!) and I smashed them all. good display models, though!
Oh. technical stuff: the balsa is very light, in keeping with the “rubber band” intent. I broke stringers many times during assembly. The laser cutting is way better than the die-cuts of yore. I started off cutting out the parts but the laser cut is so good there’s only like 0.010″ sprues left. Just bust ’em out and sand off the tits. Also, the burn from the laser makes a handy sanding guide, like a guide coat in auto painting. when it’s gone, the surface is even.
Joshua Snader –
Satisfied