Rare JimWalker Firebat Control Line Combat Gas Model Airplane for 15 to 29 Engines
A model produced from Jim Walker’scompany founded in 1929.
JimWalker was one of the most influential control line advocates in his era. Kindof took away Oba St. Clairs credit for inventing control line model airplanes,but he was a tireless promoter of the hobby.
AnotherAviation Hall of Fame member.HisAMA biography is a hoot. You have to read it:
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TheAmerican Junior Aircraft website is still active, but last time I checked,reproduction kits were only available through Brodak.
TheAmerican Junior website is here:
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Ihave never been able to accurately determine the production years of thismodel. There is very little information available.
Neitherthe box nor the plans recommend engine sizes. Wingspan is 43”.
Ihave seen .15 to .29 engines recommended. My preference would be a .19 dieselor .29 vintage glow engine.
Thiskit is in excellent condition and complete with the original parts andhardware. Box is in good condition.
Veryfew of these have been offered for sale in the last few years.
Buildor collect – your choice.
As usual – low starting price and reasonableshipping.
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I have downsized my home and will be sellingoff many of my personal items. Originally, I thought it would take months, butit looks more like years with the existing volume. I am a multi-licensedmechanic and a lifelong model airplane flier and collector. You will find manyperfectly maintained items in my listings which will give you years of goodservice.
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