ORIGINAL: Charlie P.
Yep. I've come to the conclusion that my next planes will probably be built from plans and the wood from BUSA and Lone Star. There just are too few kits of interest anymore.
Unfortunately, I don't know how stable RCM plans are (the website claims they are still up and available but the magazine is on the rocks. AMA Plans tells you the wingspan but doesn't show an image or give a description of the model! What earthly good is that? When I'm looking for a biplane I'd like to make sure it has two wings. You have to search the archives to find the article that (if your're lucky) is mentioned in the plans database.
Charlie,
AMA has the plans set for the old PICA WACO YMF 1/5th scale. We (The WACO Brotherhood) are in the process of putting together the cut parts templates that we are making available for free. If you want the closest thing to a kit, have a look. You can find us in the Vintage and Antique Forum here on RCU. The parts are being developed, and you can see the templates by going to
www.houseofmoy.com/waco/ Thought you might be interested.
Bill, AMA 4720
WACO Brotherhood #1