Kistler Wingwax by Agustín Puertas – RC Short Kit
Compact 26″ - span model plane from the classic “Wingwax” design — now offered as a laser-cut wood short kit. Great for hobbyists seeking a small, agile scale or sport flyer with old-school charm and modern power flexibility.
The Kistler Wingwax by Agustín Puertas – RC Short Kit revives a vintage model racer design now made easy to build with precision laser-cut wood parts. With a wingspan of approximately 26 inches (per the original plan), this kit is ideal for light electric or small glow-engine setups and offers a fun, compact flying experience.
Designed for modellers who enjoy the craft of wood construction, the kit provides all necessary structural components — fuselage sides, formers, wing ribs and spars, tail surfaces — accurately cut for ease of assembly. Once built and covered, the Wingwax makes a versatile sport flyer or gentle scale-style model.
- Laser-cut balsa and lite-plywood structural parts set
- Based on original Plan published on Outerzone oz11949 — true to vintage model lines
- Compact 26″ wingspan — easy to transport and store
- Flexible power options: ideal for small brushless electric motors or lightweight glow engines
- Suitable for beginner–intermediate builders desiring a quick, rewarding build
Note: This is a short kit. It includes only the wood-structure kit. Builders must supply covering material (film, fabric or tissue), adhesives, radio-control gear, motor or engine, servos, landing gear components, and finishing materials. As with all plan-based kits, ensure the plan is printed at full scale and verify dimensions before cutting or covering wood parts.
Specifications
| Plan Reference | Outerzone oz11949 |
| Wingspan | 26 inches (≈ 660 mm) |
| Construction Material | Laser-cut balsa & lite plywood (structural kit only) |
| Recommended Power | Small electric motor or lightweight glow engine |
| Controls | Rudder, Elevator, Throttle — optional Ailerons depending on build mods |
| Kit Type | Short Kit — wood structural parts only |
| Finish | Natural wood — builder to cover and finish |
| Skill Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
The real aircraft was designed by Lockheed Skunk Works engineer Bill Statler and built as a Formula One racer by James J. (Jim) Kistler. The fuselage was made of steel tubing with a fabric covering and a plywood wing. The Kistler Teenie Too was granted a Certificate of Airworthiness on July 28, 1949, and issued the registration number N31C. Markings (name) was first La Jolitta and later Wingwax
