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All products you see in this section have been designed for classroom use.  Topsy, Turvey & Whizzer flying model airplane kits were designed as introductory projects for beginners in the study of hobby and aviation. 

When we designed these models, we assumed the student would have no knowledge of aviation, therefore, we start them with the very basic and move forward in a planned, progressive manner.

Students from the 6th grade on can understand the instructions and successfully build and fly these models.  Adult guidance is sometimes needed but, they are not difficult projects.  Quite frankly, adults most often enjoy the projects as much as kids.

Construction uses only carpenters wood glue (not white glue).  No knives or razor blades are required as we have precision laser cut all of the parts. 

The booklet pictured below is a must have for the beginner.  Actual construction time is about 2-3 hours.  Additional time is needed for the glue to dry between steps.

All top quality, precision laser cut parts include:

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Top quality balsa, basswood or spruce

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Full-size plans

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Complete, easy-to-read instructions

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Trim tabs

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Contest quality rubber for motor or catapult launcher

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Launching stick (gliders only)

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A World Designed For Every School Child
( A FUN, teaching/learning project)

The "Dare Design World Globe" is ready to assemble after you merely cut the two halves from the sheet of plastic. The two parts are easy to align and can be glued together (if you choose) with "white glue." The laser cut base is ready to paint, stain or just use it "as is."

 

The Dare World Globe is designed so that the "world" sits on the proper axis, and it will spin freely in the laser cut wooden stand. The builder can then color the oceans and continents, All important land areas are raised above the surface for easy identification. The names of the continents, oceans and countries can even be written on the globe by the builder.

 

This is a great learning tool for even elementary school children. The Dare World Globe is about 4" in diameter, and is 5 1/2 high when placed in the laser cut stand. It was designed to be desktop size and can easily be stored in most classroom settings.

 

All recommended paints and the recommended glue are water cleanup, and the only tools needed are a pencil and a pair of scissors!

 

Introductory Price: $5.95 plus $3.00 shipping (U.S.)
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World Globe Assembly Instructions  (PDF)

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#BK01 "Introduction to Elementary Aerodynamics"

This book was written by the staff of Dare Design especially for the beginning modeler.  It's an easy to understand book with a lot of information on model building and flying that you won't find anywhere else.

 

The book has been written so that kids can understand the principles of flight.  Here they'll learn all about the materials used in model building.  There are many pictures, diagrams and drawings showing and naming all the parts of an airplane. 

We discuss why and how airplanes fly, all in language kids can understand.  We discuss the various types of wood modelers use and what they are used for in construction.  There is a glossary to help them better understand the discussions in the book.  This is the best first book beginning modelers will find.  (Length: 30 pages)

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#003IF  "Topsy Kit"

This is a "conventional" glider, meaning the wing is in the front and the fin (rudder) and stabilizer (tail) is in the rear, much like any plane you see flying today. 

The fuselage stick is made of durable basswood.  The other parts (flying surfaces) have been laser cut. 

This should be your very first model.  It is easy to understand and build.  It flies very well, and has a hand catapult launcher included too.

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#004IF  "Turvey Kit"

This is a great second model.  The Turvey is a "carnard" glider.  Look closely and you'll see that the wing is in the back and the stabilizer is in the front.  It is as easy to build as the Topsy, and just as easy to fly... maybe flying a little better because of the canard design.  The instructions will teach you more about canard flight.

 

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#102IF  "Whizzer Kit"

This is one of the nicest little airplanes you could ever build and fly!  The Whizzer should be your third model and your first powered plane.  It's actually a Topsy with a rubber motor attached.  The instructions will teach you much about powered flight.  Everything you need is in this kit (except for the glue)  It's a great flying airplane.

 

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#04023100  Educational Whizzer Pack - 24 Kits - School Bulk Pack

 This is one of the nicest little airplanes you could ever build and fly!  The Whizzer should be your third model and your first powered plane.  It's actually a Topsy with a rubber motor attached.  The instructions will teach you much about powered flight.  Everything you need is in this kit (except for the glue)  It's a great flying airplane. 

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