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Vintage Balsa Wood Control Line Model Airplane
Fox .15 Glow Engine - 27\" Wing
Very Clean – Dispaly or Ready to fly
💻 – Specs –💻
Airframe Type: Vintage balsa wood control line \"racer style\" sport
Wing: 27\"
Wing Covering: Monokote – yellow/orange two‑tone
Engine: Fox .15 CL glow engine
Compression: Excellent
Propeller: Top Flite Super‑M 8×4 wood prop
Landing Gear: Wire gear w/ vintage black wheels
Fuel System: Metal tank + fuel line installed
Control System: Fully tested bellcrank, leadouts, elevator linkage
Condition: Very clean, no fuel residue buildup
Ready to Fly: Yes – RTF
Video: See video# in your listing draft
📦 Shipping Summary# Fast one‑day handling and shipping from Oregon City, ORShips in a sturdy box with proper padding — never a flimsy mailer
🧩 Description Offered here is a vintage balsa wood control line model airplane powered by a Fox .15 glow engine, mounted cleanly on a solid firewall with a Top Flite Super‑M 8×4 prop. The engine shows excellent compression, turns smoothly, and presents as a lightly‑run, well‑maintained example.
The airplane features a bright yellow/orange Monokote wing, classic wire landing gear, and a fully installed metal fuel tank. All control line linkages have been tested — bellcrank, leadouts, and elevator movement operate perfectly. This is a true RTF (Ready‑to‑Fly) vintage CL setup.
The fuselage and tail are classic hand‑built balsa, likely from a 1960s–1970s sport trainer pattern, similar in layout to Sterling, Goldberg, or Top Flite beginner/intermediate CL kits. The proportions and wing planform suggest a mid‑wing sport trainer, ideal for .15 power and perfect for collectors who appreciate period‑correct craftsmanship.
Stored in a climate‑controlled, smoke‑free environment.
Suggested Uses
Vintage control line flying
Collector display piece
Restoration base for period‑correct CL setups
Engine testing and demonstration
Nostalgic sport flying with a reliable .15 glow engine
Collectability
Vintage CL airplanes with original Fox .15 engines, intact Monokote, and fully functional linkages are increasingly scarce. Most surviving examples are damaged, oil‑soaked, or missing hardware. This one is clean, complete, and flight‑ready — a rare find for collectors of early glow‑powered control line aircraft.
The Fox .15 itself is a collectible engine with a strong following among CL enthusiasts due to its classic porting, reliable starts, and distinctive mid‑range sound.
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