Up for sale is a highly collectible, vintage Sterling Grumman Guardian Control Line Flying Scale Model Airplane Kit (Kit No. C11). Expressly designed for Navy Carrier-style competition flying, this traditional balsa wood craftsman kit is highly sought after by vintage builders and aviation history enthusiasts.

Condition Details:

Status: Open box but completely unbuilt, unstarted, and exceptionally complete.

Canopy: Includes the original factory-formed clear plastic cockpit canopy. It is fully intact, clear, and free of any cracks or splits.

Decals: Includes the original, unapplied vintage military water-slide insignia decal sheet in excellent, flat condition.

Landing Gear: Original factory pre-bent steel wire landing gear pieces are present and rust-free.

Wood Contents: Premium die-cut balsa sheets, plywood parts, and heavy, factory-shaped nose blocks are all original and unworked.

Documentation: Includes the original large-scale building blueprints, step-by-step instruction booklet, and internal factory insert slips.

Box Condition: Shows typical vintage shelf wear and aging on the cardboard, but the classic illustrated graphics remain bright and fully legible.

Model Specifications:Wingspan: 36 InchesFuselage Length: 24.5 InchesRecommended Engine: .29 to .60 size stunt engines

Note: This is a classic craftsman kit containing raw balsa, plans, and hardware components. Typical finishing hobby supplies (engine, control lines, glue, fuel tank, and covering material) must be provided by the builder to complete the aircraft.