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Yoshida Plane Kits

Yoshida is a well-established manufacturer of rubber band powered glider kits. They started out three generations ago as a paper manufacturer in Mino and moved into plane kits over 50 years ago. If you ever make it to Mino, stop by the Yoshida showroom and shop. We offer two unique push propeller model airplane kits from Yoshida. The Crow and the Hishou. These designs date from the early history of Japanese aviation.

The Yoshida Crow Plane Kit
The Yoshida Crow Plane Kit
Our Price: $24.95

The Yoshida Crow is based on the design of the first model plane to ever be built and flown in Japan. The kit uses balsa wood, ultra light white styrofoam, rubber bands, propeller, and a wingspan of 16".
Yoshida Hishou Plane Kit
The Yoshida Hishou Plane Kit
Our Price: $24.95

The Yoshida Hishou is an A-shaped plane with two reverse propellers. The design dates from 1911 when 3 A-shaped models successfully crossed over the Sumida River in a model plane contest.