G'day Bob!

3 Seabees are the US distributor for K&W model aircraft. These aircraft are more then a typical ARF. They are a top quality custom built close-to-scale model aircraft. They are built the same as a craftsman built kit. They specialise in early flyer's. To check them out go to:

www.3seabees.com

www.gsilink.com/user/kwmairpl/

I dealt with 3 seabees at length by email and they really are great to deal with - they go the "extra mile" to make sure their customers are happy. I was so impressed I bought the SPAD XIII they also have in their line up off them. It's also a very good model. I will assemble it (you don't build these aircraft) soon, on my next holidays.

These aircraft are not "cheap", but offer real value when compared to the usual ARF IMHO. Very "repairable" as well - I have had a couple of "arrivals" in my Fokker D-V, and was amazed at how well it stood up the punishment. Minor damage sustained was easily put right.

I'm getting my Fokker D-V ready for the next warbirds meet to be held in early May, at a field a couple of hours drive from where I live. My flying buddy and I will take his Flair Fokker Dr1 and my 3 Seabees Fokker D-V to represent the WW1 "hun" contingent at this gathering of eagles ... makes a change from all the Second World War aircraft you always see at these gatherings. And much more interesting to fly than a ho-hum P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt etc.

Those Nieuport and Sopwith Pup boys better look lively! But I'd better watch my back - I have heard that an SE 5a will be on the hunt as well ...