{"title":"Airplanes","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom vintage biplanes to modern supersonic jets, discover kits designed for those who live to build, tweak, and fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a unique satisfaction in watching a machine take shape under your own hands. Our Airplane Collection is curated for the modern tinkerer—someone who appreciates the rib-and-spar detail as much as the final silhouette. Whether you’re a seasoned aeromodeller or starting your first fuselage, these kits offer the perfect blend of technical challenge and aesthetic reward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery model in our Airplane Collection is vetted for structural integrity and historical accuracy. We don't just sell kits; we provide the blueprint for your next obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whing-ding-ii-ultralight-airplane","title":"Whing Ding II Ultralight Airplane","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whing Ding is a super-simple ultralight airplane that was designed by Bob Hovey. The first design simply labeled “Whing Ding,” was first flow in 1971. A subsequent “improved” version followed, named the Whing Ding II. 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In addition to the obvious traditional uses, it also excelled at some unconventional ones.\u003cbr\u003eThe magnificent view from the front cockpit, no propeller in the way, the ability to easily mount a shotgun on a swivel mount on the nose, and short-field landing capabilities made it one of the best coyote-hunting airplanes ever built. Today there are still a large number of them flying, as well as some homebuilt designs inspired by it, such as the Woody’s Pusher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally named the “Skeeter.” The most recent airplane was designated “CW-1 Junior.”  There are still a number of these classic airplanes in flying condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker Source","offers":[{"title":"Digital Plans Download","offer_id":47938585755876,"sku":"CWJ-AIRPLANE-PLAN-1","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Plans","offer_id":47938585788644,"sku":"CWJ-AIRPLANE-PLAN-2","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0100\/4004\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-22_213341.png?v=1771767265"},{"product_id":"the-volksplane-ii","title":"The Volksplane II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete plans to build the Volksplane 2 homebuilt airplane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1966 William Evans of La Jolla California , a design specialist for Convair, started work on a basic, simple to build, (for the novice homebuilder) aircraft. After nearly three years of design \u0026amp; build the “Volksplane” was first flown from Ramona airport by Walt Mooney on September 6th 1968.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Volksplane is a single seat open cockpit low wing monoplane, comprising a Spruce frame, plywood skin and fabric covered wings. It is powered by a 1500cc VW engine. The total cost of building this plane was advertised at $1000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiding on the success of the VP1, a two seat variant soon followed named the Volksplane II. This updated aircraft first flew from Ramona in 1971. The fuselage of the VP-2 was a foot longer than the VP1 (19ft). Although designed as a two place, due to weight restrictions, the the VP2 is really just a large VP1 often flown by straddling both positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInevitably (being a homebuilt), over 35 years the VP has evolved (radically in some cases) as constructors build their own personalities into their machines. To the observer, some Volksplanes need careful attention before their pedigree can even be recognized. We may never know how many Volksplanes have been constructed. Many projects were never completed, and some were incorporated into more recent airframes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 6000 sets of plans have been sold and dozens of aircraft are still under construction around the world. Evans Aircraft no longer offers Volksplane II plans for sale due to legal reasons\u003cspan\u003e, but Tinker Source has permission to sell these VP-2 plans. If you want more information, check out these links. Some great photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.airbum.com\/pireps\/PirepVP-II.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/www.airbum.com\/pireps\/PirepVP-II.html\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Evans_VP-1_Volksplane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Evans_VP-1_Volksplane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tinker Source","offers":[{"title":"Digital Plan Download","offer_id":47921529159908,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Plan","offer_id":47921529192676,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0100\/4004\/files\/volksplane.jpg?v=1771415254"},{"product_id":"sorrell-sns-2-guppy","title":"Sorrell SNS-2 “Guppy”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by Hobie Sorrell, the “guppy” is of all wood construction.  The design is a good one, and plenty of these little airplanes have been built. 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