Aeronca Chief 1946-1950
Back in the mid-1950s, my uncle owned and flew an Aeronca 11AC "Chief". No radio, no nav lighting and a little 65 horse engine. Of course, starting was via hand propping.
As a seven year old lad, I was thrilled with every ride and I got many. My uncle flew the plane cross- country in 1958 from Troy MI to San Diego CA. Somewhere along the way he strayed from his flight plan and went missing. We soon found out he landed near a desert gas staiton , got some fuel and his bearings and resumed his flight. The gasoline station had no phone but the attendant promised to inform the police if they came by.
Not often modeled but I have always wanted to build a "Chief" if nothing more than to just re-live those wonderful times a bit.
Dave, I looked a little harder and see the 4 star is indeed an ARF. They sure did a nice job but I think the latest version only comes with the glass cowl. I prefer the version you have as well as the kit version.