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Spirit of Yesteryear
Electric
Airplane Model Kits
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Beginner
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Intermediate
All other models are designed for modelers with advanced model building skills
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Dare Design Engineering has
distributed this line of models for more than eight years. We find
Spirit of Yesteryear models to be some of the best designed and
engineered kits available in the industry. They build well and fly
well. SOY has continued, over the years, to revise the models to
as near perfect as a modeler could expect. We consider the laser
cut parts, and the wood section to be every bit as good as we at Dare
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Speed
400 Viking #SOY-109 |
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Based on the original Cleveland kit, it has been adopted for speed 400
motor or .049 gas, this simple cabin model has a simple box appearance and is
easy to build and fly.
Wingspan is 50"
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$60.95
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$90.48
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Speed
400 Playboy #SOY-110 |
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The
Junior Playboy offers
choice of pylon or Cabin model. Lightweight sponge wheels come with the hardware
package.
Perfect for speed 400 or
.049-.061 gas. Wingspan
50.5"
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$64.95
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$96.02
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Gee
Bee E #SOY-114 |
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The Gee Bee E designed by Henry
Hafkke
is back on the market.
This 40 size Golden Age Racer stand off scale model has undergone very
minor changes to clean up the tooling and now includes a peel and stick Mylar decal. The round cowling and distinct
color scheme are easily recognized where
ever the model is flown.
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$130.00
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Foreign
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$186.18
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This kit is recommend for experienced
builders. The kit has a modest hardware bag plus clear plastic cowl and wheel pants
modelers will require engine mount and wheels, along with the usual glue and
covering.
For the average flyer the Gee Bee E will be a pleasure to fly and a .40
engine is all that is needed to provide scale like speed.
Details: Wingspan is 56"; Fuselage 32"; and
Weight may vary from 4.5 to 6 pounds depending on the
builder and their equipment.
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American
Eaglet #SOY-705 |
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This scale model of the American Eaglet is perfect for
electric power and seven cells. The construction is very straight forward but
should not be rushed. By showing attention to detail the kit becomes a strong
yet very light structure.
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$79.99
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$116.87
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Originally built as a two seater parasol by the
American Eagle Aircraft Co. out of Kansas City, Kansas, this B-31 Eaglet had a
popular following. The kit features machine cut parts separate plywood
templates for laminating wing sections and a cabane jig. Our electric kit is perfect for quiet evenings with
gentle winds for leisurely flights. Choose your own color scheme or the traditional
Stearman red.
Details: Wingspan is 62"; and Weight around 35-38oz.
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Playboy
#SOY-701 |
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The "e" powered Playboy from Spirit of Yesteryear model aircraft
company is no novice at competition. With its under-cambered wing and classic
looks it can hold it own when built light and powered with the light system for
Texaco or LMR.
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$79.99
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$116.87
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The kit has laser cut ribs and beautiful sanded parts for easy building.
Both cabin or pylon version are provided for in the kit. Designed for geared 05
motors and seven cells the Playboy still flies well with a heavy 2000ma pack.
The 800ma pack is required for SAM competition and the saving in weight enhances
the performance.
Details: Wingspan is 67"; and Flying weight is 35-38oz.
The Playboy may be built with dihedral or polyhedral
configuration. This nostalgic look at the early years of model aviation is a delight
for all to see and a perfect entry level craft.
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Dallaire
Sportster #SOY-105 |
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This is the first in the series of 1/2 A Texaco-Speed 400 models that
Spirit of Yesteryear has lined up for kiting. The bulk of parts are laser cut
and the model goes together so fast as to be a complete surprise for many
builders. Motor mounts for both methods of power are laser cut and included in
the box along with the wheels and a very complete hardware package.
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$65.00
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Foreign
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$96.09
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The speed 400 motor may be geared or direct drive and use from six to
eight 500ma cells depending on the performance the modeler is looking for. The
choice of gearing should be considerate of prop clearances.
Lightweight radio gear is a must for the Dallair because of its size. As
with all electrics, build light-fly right.
Details: Wingspan is 52"; and Weight around
24-30ozs.
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Buzzard
Bombshell #SOY-106 |
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Spirit of
Yesteryear's newest kit is Joe Konefes' Buzzard Bombshell, for
1/2A or speed 400 electric motor.
This popular 1940's model is laser cut for a perfect fit and comes with
all hardware including wheels.
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$65.00
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$96.09
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Gentle flying characteristics are found in the Buzzard and runway takeoff
from paved or short grass strips are possible. The wing area of 354sq. ins. The inexpensive speed 400 motors use six or
seven cells of 500ma size along with a 15amp speed control. Weight is an important factor in successful electric flight, so builders
should consider the size of radio gear and covering used.
Details: Wingspan is 46.5"
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Electric
Arrow #SOY-111 |
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This stand way off scale model of the Avro Arrow has been designed by
Laddie Mikulasko for speed 400 motor on seven to eight cells.
The Arrow with a 8 cell 600ma pack. The Delta wing gives stability and speed, yet allows for slow landings.
Uses 4" - 6" prop in pusher configuration.
Details: Wingspan is 22"; and
Weight 13-18oz.
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US
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$35.00
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Foreign
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$54.51
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