Unique push propeller model airplane kit comes from Yoshida in Japan.
The Crow design was the first such model plane to ever be built and flown in Japan. It dates from 1889, when its inventor based his model on the crows wing span after studying them in flight.
The design dates from 1911 when 3 A-shaped models successfully crossed over the Sumida River in a model plane contest. Kit uses balsa wood, ultra light Styrofoam, rubber bands and 125mm reverse pitch propellers.
Airplane has a wingspan of 16” and overall length of 18”. Complete illustrated instructions (yes, in English) and glue are included.
