Vintage House of Balsa Pietenpol (Pete 'N' Paul) RC Airplane Kit

Up for sale is a vintage RC model airplane kit for the Pietenpol (Pete 'N' Paul) sport and stand-off scale trainer, manufactured by House of Balsa.

• Manufacturer: House of Balsa (Long Beach, CA)

• Model: Pietenpol ("Pete 'N' Paul")

• Wingspan: 65 in. (Wing Area: 715 sq. in.)

• Flying Weight: 4.5 to 5.5 lbs.

• Wing Loading: 14.5 oz./sq. ft. at 4.5 lbs. = 17.7 oz./sq. ft. at 5.5 lbs.

• Engine Size: 0.19 to 0.35 cu. in.

• Channels: 2–3 Channel Radio Control

• Box Length: ~37 inches long

Features Listed on Box:

• Has detachable wings

• All wood construction

• Plans (both wings shown), three views, and illustrated instructions included

• Easy to build, twelve hour construction time

Included Components & Details:

• Original outer storage box (approx. 37" L) featuring graphic label and kit specifications.

• Assorted balsa wood sheets, strip stock, and pre-cut/labeled wooden fuselage pieces (e.g., floor plates, side panels, and nose/cowl blocks).

• Pre-bent wire landing gear and pushrod assemblies.

• Additional hardware pieces including Du-Bro engine control flex-cable, Carl Goldberg socket head screws, Du-Bro blind nuts, and small accessory packages.

Condition Details & Builder Notes:

• Plans: Physical paper plans are not included. Full-scale replacement plans for the House of Balsa Pietenpol can easily be sourced through online model aircraft archives (such as Outerzone) or ordered through the AMA Plans Service (Item #50990).

• Box: Measures approximately 37" long. Shows typical storage wear, edge scuffing, cardboard aging, and yellowed packing tape along the ends and edges.

• Contents: Parts appear in good pre-owned vintage condition. The kit has been opened and organized for inventory photos. Because model airplane kits contain dozens of small parts and wooden strips, this lot is sold as-is and as shown. Please review all provided photos carefully to evaluate what is included.