Easy to Build

As well as being designed with predictable flying characteristics at the top of the brief, ease of build (as with all of our Balsa Basics designs) was a priority. Precision laser cut parts fit together seamlessly to build up the elliptical wing section with a cleverly integrated double spar that slots around each rib. The leading and trailing edges clip into notches at the ends of each rib and the aileron spar provides a ton of rigidity that keeps the structure tight.

As far as the fuselage goes, a central box section is built up from interlocking, self-jigging, light-ply components to form the nose and cockpit of the aircraft. Balsa fuselage sides and more formers bring the tail together with balsa stringers added to capture those iconic Spitfire lines.

More Detailed than You Might Think

Although clearly meant to be a very simple, fun-scale model of the Spitfire, this aircraft does come with exhaust stacks, oil cooler, radiator and a vacuum-formed plastic canopy. The aircraft can be covered and finished in a variety of ways to bring it to life. This kit is really a blank canvas for you to use to build the Spitfire you want to fly.

Boxy but Beautiful

Simple beginner-friendly balsa construction results in a simple but elegant model.

Easy Battery Access

There's plenty of room in here for 3s LiPo batteries.

Belly Lander

To do away with complex, fragile retracts, the Balsa Basics Spitfire is a belly lander, meaning you can launch and land in a variety of flying fields. A quick underarm hand launch and you're up in the air.

Video Instructions and Flight Video

(Download alternative written instructions as a PDF in the 'Additional Resources' tab at the bottom of this page)

Unlike many of our other more complicated kits, the Balsa Basics Spitfire doesn't need to be built over a plan and can be constructed on a standard-sized kitchen table with some basic tools. All you need is to follow this step-by-step video: