***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Do you have older kids or teens? Or maybe a husband who likes to put things together like mine does? Building models is quite the rage these days, but buying RC cars or planes can drain your pocketbook really quickly. I don't know about you, but I can't afford to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on ONE toy. (Yes, they can really be that expensive!) Plus, when a part breaks on RC toys, replacing them and making repairs can be costly as well. Thankfully, there are some fun, functional model planes that are ridiculously inexpensive. So affordable in fact that if you happen to break them, replacing the model altogether will only cost a few dollars. (And you know as well as I do that kids can be rough on their playthings! Or is that just MY kids?) Anyway, Guillow's has been making simple yet challenging model kits for almost 88 years now. Today Guillow's is beloved by Grandpops as well as kids who may be technically savvy but still enjoy the simple beauty of building then flying a balsa wood toy plane. There are six new miniModels in the 4500 series, and for this iGeneration, building help is now available as a bonus online in 3D models that you can spring, turn and control with your mouse, plus how-to-assemble video on Youtube! The 4500 Series starts with the U.S. Hellcat or U.S. Warhawk each with red propellers. The handsome German Fighter has distinctive black markings on its wingtips while the American war models sport patriotic blue. The non-military Rockstar Jet, V-Tail and Stunt Flyer round out the six miniModels. An affordable price of $8.99 is the cherry on top of this wonderful classic toy sundae. These are designed for a child 13 years old and up to assemble themselves, or a little younger child with an adult’s help. Each kit contains everything you need to make a fully functional, flying model. You've got balsa wood sheets, which you can easily snap each component out of, a propellor, landing gear which is totally optional, as well as decals for the wings and a rubber band that winds up and spins the propellor when released. These planes fly up to 50 feet! I know what you're thinking....These sound too simple to provide much of a challenge for older kids and adults. Well, that's what I thought, too. I was so wrong. Each kit takes approximately 45 minutes (or longer, in our case) to assemble, and you've got to pay very close attention to detail. My husband and teen put together the 3 planes we received, and it took quite a bit of time to complete them. Luckily, there are very clear instructions included with the models, so there was very little guesswork involved. Please be advised that you will need tape and glue to complete these projects. All we had was Elmer's School Glue, which does work, but I would recommend using super glue or crazy glue since it adheres better and dries more quickly. We did run into a few hiccups while assembling our Guillow's models. Some of the balsa wood pieces are very small, and removing them from the sheets was a challenge. Several pieces actually broke in the process. Luckily, it was nothing that a small amount of glue couldn't fix, and once the planes were completed, you couldn't even tell. Honestly, this is not much of a deterrent, since these are super inexpensive. I would definitely buy more of them for my kids to play with. Overall, I think Guillow's model airplanes are a great, budget-friendly way to spend quality time as a family. These fun models also promotes critical thinking skills and hand-eye coordination. So if you've got a junior aviator at home who has a knack with construction, definitely check these out! How to COnnect : You can check out the awesomeness that is Guillow's on their website. You can also follow them on Facebook to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! Enter to WIN : I am thrilled to announce that one lucky reader will receive 3 model airplane gliders from the awesome folks at Guillow's!
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52 Comments
Terri S.
3/9/2014 07:36:53 pm
Yes, I almost forgot about those visits to the Hobby Shop when our son was a little boy. My husband used to help him choose airplane kits made from balsa wood. They really enjoyed making those planes. Now it's time to introduce this fun activity to our 2 grandkids. Thanks for your review that took me down memory lane. :-)
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Lynn Buttedal
3/9/2014 09:53:58 pm
My son and I .He is 27 now lol
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Ann Fantom
3/10/2014 12:20:13 am
Yes, my husband and daughter work on models together
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Lis K
3/10/2014 12:30:47 am
Nope, haven't really done it yet but I'd like to since my kids are getting older. I think they'll like the model airplane alot.
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Jennifer Rote
3/10/2014 02:19:57 am
My son loves to build planes like these.
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Sherry Compton
3/10/2014 05:30:07 am
We've done many of both. My son loves planes, and my husband is very much into cars so we had a lot of model planes and cars set out on the table.
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Christina Foley
3/10/2014 01:02:41 pm
I used to put model cars and airplanes together with my brother growing up all the time....I've put together some cheap model airplanes with my kids.. they loved them, but they didn't stay together too well so I am always looking for new ones or new ideas for ones.
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Sherry Compton
3/11/2014 12:44:08 am
My son loved model cars.
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md kennedy
3/11/2014 03:58:50 am
My nephew loves Lego and is really advanced, so I am sure he'd love model planes!
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Kimberly Schotz
3/11/2014 07:28:23 am
I have never put together a model plane but my husband enjoys it
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Sherry Compton
3/11/2014 11:54:44 pm
My son has done a lot of model cars.
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md kennedy
3/12/2014 12:40:36 am
My grandson would love to put models together, but his Dad always steals the kits from him!
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Kim Pinch
3/12/2014 06:45:34 am
My son builds planes, rockets and cars.
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md kennedy
3/13/2014 12:58:23 am
I don't have kids of my own but even though I am a girl (like that shold matter, right?) I loved putting stuff together when I was a kid - and even now I am great with Ikea!
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Shelton Rogerson
3/13/2014 02:14:57 am
Yes, I used to put all kinds of planes, cars, trucks, boats and rockets. It was fun and rewarding. In fact, I've been thinking about starting back again to help relieve stress.
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Theron W.
3/13/2014 06:19:30 am
My two daughters love to build model planes.
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William F. Frizell
3/13/2014 01:26:24 pm
Reminds me of model planes during WW2.
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Sherry Compton
3/13/2014 11:00:23 pm
My son loved model cars and airplanes.
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md kennedy
3/13/2014 11:45:34 pm
I don't have kids - just a fur-baby cat. Now THAT would be a great YouTube video to see him putting together a model car or plane!
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Linda G.
3/14/2014 11:03:04 am
no, and I think he would really enjoy doing this
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Carol
3/14/2014 03:32:16 pm
Never have it before.
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Sherry Compton
3/14/2014 10:36:56 pm
I remember having super glue and car pieces all over the table for days when my son was little.
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md kennedy
3/15/2014 03:13:14 am
My step-grandson hasn't yet put a model plane together but he sure has taken a few apart!
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md kennedy
3/17/2014 11:24:20 pm
I'd like to see my 9 yo niece move away from barbies and do models!
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Sherry Compton
3/18/2014 12:19:45 am
My son does model airplanes and rockets with his son now.
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Sherry Compton
3/18/2014 10:09:26 pm
My son loved model cars and airplanes growing up.
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Sherry Compton
3/19/2014 10:06:38 pm
My son loves model airplanes.
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Sherry Compton
3/20/2014 09:59:47 pm
My husband and son used to put them together.
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Sherry Compton
3/26/2014 10:08:09 pm
My grandson made a model tee-pee yesterday. He enjoys making things.
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Shelton Rogerson
3/26/2014 10:35:59 pm
Yes, I put models together as a child and want to start back as to help reduce stress and because it's just fun!
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Ellie W
3/30/2014 10:37:52 pm
My boys have put cars and planes together. They love doing models.
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Sherry Compton
3/21/2014 09:24:24 pm
My grandkids enjoy making paper airplanes and easy models.
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md kennedy
3/22/2014 03:34:10 am
My Dad was a pilot in the USAF - he never did model airplanes but now that he is retired I bet he'd love to!
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Cheryl Rahkonen
3/23/2014 03:38:18 am
Yes, my children and I have put together model cars, planes and boats.
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Sherry Compton
3/23/2014 05:34:40 am
My grandkids would love these. They enjoy putting things together.
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Sherry Compton
3/23/2014 09:23:47 pm
We have done both...cars and airplanes and space ships.
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Sherry Compton
3/24/2014 09:13:18 pm
My grandkids would enjoy putting these together.
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heather
3/25/2014 02:26:30 pm
Yes we love putting together model airplanes.
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Jayme H.
3/25/2014 06:09:12 pm
I have put together models with my father when I was growing up. As soon as my kids are old enough (to not eat parts), I plan on putting together model kits with them.
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Sherry Compton
3/26/2014 12:20:18 am
My son has always liked models.
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Mia
3/27/2014 03:41:31 am
We have put together both cars and airplanes
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polly
3/27/2014 11:35:10 am
When my son was small we put many many together!
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Sherry Compton
3/27/2014 10:14:12 pm
My grandkids would love these. They like planes and cars both.
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Jacob
3/29/2014 10:38:48 am
Yes, model cars. Especially special cars like the Batmobile
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3/30/2014 12:21:30 am
I have always wanted to try putting together models or model airplanes, but have never had the chance.
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Janice Dean
3/30/2014 01:16:44 am
My grandsons would love this, with the help of their dad. Thanks
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CHARLENE S.
3/30/2014 11:34:54 am
My son enjoys building model cars :)
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matt lehman
3/30/2014 12:25:20 pm
no my son and i havnt put together model airplanes, yet..... hes only 2.5 so really soon. thanks for the giveaway
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Luda
3/30/2014 03:34:22 pm
My kids like to put things together, especially my 9 year old, today he was building paper airplanes im sure he would love to build a wooden one.
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Sherry Compton
3/31/2014 06:12:37 am
My grandkids like to put them together.
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Corey Olomon
3/31/2014 08:45:41 am
Yes, me and my sons love models!
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Pepe
10/6/2014 07:28:39 am
Hasn't anybody realize that the wings in the p40 are wrong (leading edge looking backwards)?
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