A fast build that has a great scale profile, the Guillow's 0-1E Bird-Dog South Vietnam "FAC" Aircraft Balsa Kit# 902 is a great first balsa kit.

Originally designated the L-19, the Bird Dog went in production in June, 1956 and was used during the Korean campaign as a liaison aircraft by Army Field Forces to spot enemy troop concentrations, direct ground operations, carry ammunition, and evacuate wounded. Returned to production in 1962 and designated O-1E, the Bird Dog gained fame anew as a “FAC” aircraft (Forward Air Controller) in the South Vietnam War where it was very effective in spotting and directing fire against VietCong Forces.

This kit contains material for building one flying model. Contents include:

  • accurate scale building plan

  • precision laser cut balsa parts

  • light vacuum formed plastic for nose cowl, canopy and small external details, genuine decal set

  • scale plastic main wheels

  • rubber motor band

  • plastic propeller

  • plastic thrust bearing

  • wire propeller shaft

  • covering tissue

  • generous quantity of strip stock balsa

Tools and accessories required & recommended (not included in kit):

  • adhesives (model airplane cement, white glue, or CA super glue) for model frame construction and white glue for tissue covering, clear acrylic spray for a protective finish

  • Model building tools and accessories such as work board, common pins, sandpaper, X-Acto knife, paint.

Balsa, NewsMark Stevens