Two Heroes Vintage RC
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Honoring Hank, a decorated Army combat veteran & lifelong model builder, Two Heroes Vintage shares rare vintage RC kits (1930s–2000s) for collectors. 💬 Note: Kits are vintage & unassembled; and sold as-is on ebay
actually, I do have a bag full of CDs and flash drives, that I need to go through. The flash drives were archived issues of an old RC Flight magazine, but I would imagine the CDs could be plans, since two of the discs have manufacturer names written on them, the rest are CD-Rs with nothing labeled.
September 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
actually, I do have a bag full of CDs and flash drives, that I need to go through. The flash drives were archived issues of an old RC Flight magazine, but I would imagine the CDs could be plans, since two of the discs have manufacturer names written on them, the rest are CD-Rs with nothing labeled.
Hi Robert, that's not a bad idea, I have seen plans sold by themselves on eBay. Due to the large format of the plans, I would have to find the right equipment to scan them. As far as shipping, it was $70.33 to ship a smaller kit to Australia 😮, but that's the only thing I've sent international.
September 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Hi Robert, that's not a bad idea, I have seen plans sold by themselves on eBay. Due to the large format of the plans, I would have to find the right equipment to scan them. As far as shipping, it was $70.33 to ship a smaller kit to Australia 😮, but that's the only thing I've sent international.
💬 Do you remember your first Goldberg kit? Did you build the Gentle Lady, Falcon, or Electra? Share your stories & photos. These kits inspired generations of RC enthusiasts.
September 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
💬 Do you remember your first Goldberg kit? Did you build the Gentle Lady, Falcon, or Electra? Share your stories & photos. These kits inspired generations of RC enthusiasts.
🏭 Built his business in Chicago with heavy family involvement. Emphasis on quality & accessibility. The company later passed through Lanier & Great Planes. Though CG passed in 1985, Vintage Carl Goldberg kits are still beloved treasures.
September 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🏭 Built his business in Chicago with heavy family involvement. Emphasis on quality & accessibility. The company later passed through Lanier & Great Planes. Though CG passed in 1985, Vintage Carl Goldberg kits are still beloved treasures.
🛠️ Some of Goldberg’s classics: Falcon, Ranger, Gentle Lady, Skylark, Electra, Shoestring, Wizard, Jr. Falcon. Balsa, clean designs, good performance—free flight, control-line, early RC.
September 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🛠️ Some of Goldberg’s classics: Falcon, Ranger, Gentle Lady, Skylark, Electra, Shoestring, Wizard, Jr. Falcon. Balsa, clean designs, good performance—free flight, control-line, early RC.
✈️ Goldberg built his first working plane at 15. Worked at Comet, then Top Flite. In 1955 he struck out on his own, focusing on designs that flew well and were affordable.
September 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
✈️ Goldberg built his first working plane at 15. Worked at Comet, then Top Flite. In 1955 he struck out on his own, focusing on designs that flew well and were affordable.
🔍 Rarity & Collectibility
Maybe not many still intact, especially with hull, wings, everything unmodified. New or gently used examples are rare.
Maybe not many still intact, especially with hull, wings, everything unmodified. New or gently used examples are rare.
September 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🔍 Rarity & Collectibility
Maybe not many still intact, especially with hull, wings, everything unmodified. New or gently used examples are rare.
Maybe not many still intact, especially with hull, wings, everything unmodified. New or gently used examples are rare.
📜 History & Designer
Berkeley’s Privateer line has long been beloved in the R/C community. With Don McGovern behind the design, the Super “15” stands out as one of the nicer flying boat kits from the golden age of R/C. Limited production = tough to find these days.
Berkeley’s Privateer line has long been beloved in the R/C community. With Don McGovern behind the design, the Super “15” stands out as one of the nicer flying boat kits from the golden age of R/C. Limited production = tough to find these days.
September 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📜 History & Designer
Berkeley’s Privateer line has long been beloved in the R/C community. With Don McGovern behind the design, the Super “15” stands out as one of the nicer flying boat kits from the golden age of R/C. Limited production = tough to find these days.
Berkeley’s Privateer line has long been beloved in the R/C community. With Don McGovern behind the design, the Super “15” stands out as one of the nicer flying boat kits from the golden age of R/C. Limited production = tough to find these days.
⚙️ Specs & Design
60″ wingspan
Amphibious hull (water + land)
N.A.C.A-style flying boat influences
Requires reinforcement for land operations
60″ wingspan
Amphibious hull (water + land)
N.A.C.A-style flying boat influences
Requires reinforcement for land operations
September 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
⚙️ Specs & Design
60″ wingspan
Amphibious hull (water + land)
N.A.C.A-style flying boat influences
Requires reinforcement for land operations
60″ wingspan
Amphibious hull (water + land)
N.A.C.A-style flying boat influences
Requires reinforcement for land operations
🔧 Build & Fly
Building this taught patience—sand, glue, align. Flying was all about reading the air: gentle launches, carving turns. It was never about speed, more about soaring and grace.
Building this taught patience—sand, glue, align. Flying was all about reading the air: gentle launches, carving turns. It was never about speed, more about soaring and grace.
September 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🔧 Build & Fly
Building this taught patience—sand, glue, align. Flying was all about reading the air: gentle launches, carving turns. It was never about speed, more about soaring and grace.
Building this taught patience—sand, glue, align. Flying was all about reading the air: gentle launches, carving turns. It was never about speed, more about soaring and grace.
🕰️ History & Rarity
Featured in R.C.M. magazine in 1983. Makes very few appearances NIB (new in box) now. Kits like K-26 show how kit designers focused on simplicity and flying joy back then.
Featured in R.C.M. magazine in 1983. Makes very few appearances NIB (new in box) now. Kits like K-26 show how kit designers focused on simplicity and flying joy back then.
September 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🕰️ History & Rarity
Featured in R.C.M. magazine in 1983. Makes very few appearances NIB (new in box) now. Kits like K-26 show how kit designers focused on simplicity and flying joy back then.
Featured in R.C.M. magazine in 1983. Makes very few appearances NIB (new in box) now. Kits like K-26 show how kit designers focused on simplicity and flying joy back then.
📐 Kit Details
2-channel control (rudder & elevator), 4 ft wingspan (2×4)
Light balsa construction, basic but elegant design
Perfect for parks, slopes, or calm thermal days.
2-channel control (rudder & elevator), 4 ft wingspan (2×4)
Light balsa construction, basic but elegant design
Perfect for parks, slopes, or calm thermal days.
September 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
📐 Kit Details
2-channel control (rudder & elevator), 4 ft wingspan (2×4)
Light balsa construction, basic but elegant design
Perfect for parks, slopes, or calm thermal days.
2-channel control (rudder & elevator), 4 ft wingspan (2×4)
Light balsa construction, basic but elegant design
Perfect for parks, slopes, or calm thermal days.
📦 How Two Heroes Vintage began: After my father-in-law Hank passed in October, we inherited 300+ vintage RC kits he collected over decades. Many were inspired by his father, a vet of the USAF. There were stacks upon stacks of kits, and it was a daunting task just to get them moved to our home.
September 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
4/4 📦 Kit Specifications
Sig Manufacturing's 30" wingspan balsa kit offers modelers the opportunity to build a detailed replica of the L-19. The kit includes laser-cut parts and comprehensive instructions, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced builders.
Sig Manufacturing's 30" wingspan balsa kit offers modelers the opportunity to build a detailed replica of the L-19. The kit includes laser-cut parts and comprehensive instructions, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced builders.
September 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
4/4 📦 Kit Specifications
Sig Manufacturing's 30" wingspan balsa kit offers modelers the opportunity to build a detailed replica of the L-19. The kit includes laser-cut parts and comprehensive instructions, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced builders.
Sig Manufacturing's 30" wingspan balsa kit offers modelers the opportunity to build a detailed replica of the L-19. The kit includes laser-cut parts and comprehensive instructions, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced builders.
3/4 🛠️ Design Features
The L-19 was known for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities, allowing it to operate from small, unimproved airstrips. Its rugged design and reliability made it a favorite among pilots in challenging combat environments.
The L-19 was known for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities, allowing it to operate from small, unimproved airstrips. Its rugged design and reliability made it a favorite among pilots in challenging combat environments.
September 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
3/4 🛠️ Design Features
The L-19 was known for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities, allowing it to operate from small, unimproved airstrips. Its rugged design and reliability made it a favorite among pilots in challenging combat environments.
The L-19 was known for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities, allowing it to operate from small, unimproved airstrips. Its rugged design and reliability made it a favorite among pilots in challenging combat environments.
2/4 🎖️ Military Service
The Cessna L-19, later redesignated O-1, was introduced in 1950 and served as a forward air control and artillery spotting aircraft. Over 3,400 units were produced, and it played a crucial role in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
The Cessna L-19, later redesignated O-1, was introduced in 1950 and served as a forward air control and artillery spotting aircraft. Over 3,400 units were produced, and it played a crucial role in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
September 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
2/4 🎖️ Military Service
The Cessna L-19, later redesignated O-1, was introduced in 1950 and served as a forward air control and artillery spotting aircraft. Over 3,400 units were produced, and it played a crucial role in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
The Cessna L-19, later redesignated O-1, was introduced in 1950 and served as a forward air control and artillery spotting aircraft. Over 3,400 units were produced, and it played a crucial role in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
3/3 📦 Kit Specifications
The Miss Stik Junior is constructed primarily from stick wood, with a few laser-cut plywood parts to speed construction. The model builds to 7–10 oz, depending on batteries and radio equipment selected. It's designed for direct drive 280–300 motors.
The Miss Stik Junior is constructed primarily from stick wood, with a few laser-cut plywood parts to speed construction. The model builds to 7–10 oz, depending on batteries and radio equipment selected. It's designed for direct drive 280–300 motors.
September 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
3/3 📦 Kit Specifications
The Miss Stik Junior is constructed primarily from stick wood, with a few laser-cut plywood parts to speed construction. The model builds to 7–10 oz, depending on batteries and radio equipment selected. It's designed for direct drive 280–300 motors.
The Miss Stik Junior is constructed primarily from stick wood, with a few laser-cut plywood parts to speed construction. The model builds to 7–10 oz, depending on batteries and radio equipment selected. It's designed for direct drive 280–300 motors.
2/3 🎨 About the Designer
The Miss Stik Junior was designed by Tom Hunt in 2005. Known for creating lightweight and efficient RC models, Hunt's designs are celebrated for their craftsmanship and innovation.
The Miss Stik Junior was designed by Tom Hunt in 2005. Known for creating lightweight and efficient RC models, Hunt's designs are celebrated for their craftsmanship and innovation.
September 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
2/3 🎨 About the Designer
The Miss Stik Junior was designed by Tom Hunt in 2005. Known for creating lightweight and efficient RC models, Hunt's designs are celebrated for their craftsmanship and innovation.
The Miss Stik Junior was designed by Tom Hunt in 2005. Known for creating lightweight and efficient RC models, Hunt's designs are celebrated for their craftsmanship and innovation.
4/4 📜 A Piece of RC History
Produced in limited quantities, the Parakeet .25 is a rare find today. Its design reflects the golden age of RC modeling, offering a glimpse into the hobby's rich history.
Produced in limited quantities, the Parakeet .25 is a rare find today. Its design reflects the golden age of RC modeling, offering a glimpse into the hobby's rich history.
September 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
4/4 📜 A Piece of RC History
Produced in limited quantities, the Parakeet .25 is a rare find today. Its design reflects the golden age of RC modeling, offering a glimpse into the hobby's rich history.
Produced in limited quantities, the Parakeet .25 is a rare find today. Its design reflects the golden age of RC modeling, offering a glimpse into the hobby's rich history.