Reproductions of the Hales FrogFlite/Yeoman Quick Build all balsa sheet models

The models in this section represent reproductions of the old Hales FrogFlite/Yeoman series models. This series of models is similar to those presented in the Top Flite Jigtime, Goldberg, and Kiel Kraft EzEeBilt model series. They were die cut balsa models with color and markings pre applied. Like the Goldberg and Kiel Kraft models, the amount of color was limited so all of the models presented as reproductions have had the color enhanced to better represent the box art of each kit.

Many thanks go to Daniel Müller for providing all of the material necessary to develop this group of reproduction drawing packages.

The models shown here along with the plan packages are a best attempt to reproduce the original series in their original form. Each plan package includes a scan of the original kit plan along with some building notes. All of the plans are in the Adobe PDF format. Each package contains multiple pages that are printed on U.S. legal size paper (8.5" x 14"). A link is provided with each model description to download the associated plan package. WHEN PRINTING MAKE SURE THAT PRINT SCALING HAS BEEN TURNED OFF.

A description of the method I use to print the parts directly on balsa is provided here. Just click on the link.

NOTE - A very good alternative to printing the parts for these models directly on balsa it to use T-shirt iron-on transfer paper. This material comes in 8 1/2" x 11" sheet size and works very well for transferring the drawn parts to balsa. A summary of the process for doing this is covered here. The major advantage of using this process is any printer can be used. To make it a bit easier to use iron-on transfer paper to create the full color parts for these models an alternate parts drawing package is provided. This drawing package has been laid out for 8 1/2" x 11" and for A4 sheets. A link to the iron-on transfer packages is provided in each model section of this page.

I do hope that if you decide to build any of these models, you will receive as much enjoyment as I have from my trip down memory lane.

Paul Bradley

All drawing not identified as coming from another source copyright 2002-2016, Paul Bradley, All rights reserved

FrogFlite/Yeoman Models

FrogFlite Bird Dog

 This is the Cessna Bird Dog. The color and markings have been enhanced from those used in the original kit. The markings are those provided on the kit box art. The model has a wing span of 17.5". The plan package is available here (1.1 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (41 kb), and for A4 size pages (43 kb).

FrogFlite Auster Autocar

 This is the Auster Autocar. The color and markings are those used in the original kit. The model has a wing span of 19". The plan package is available here (1.2 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (37 kb), and for A4 size pages (37 kb).
FrogFlite Aeronca Sedan box art Thanks to Dave Livingston we have the Aeronca Sedan. This plan package and photo of the model he built was provided by Dave. You will find Dave's plan package here (578 kb). The color and markings are those used on the original kit.
FrogFlite Hawker Fury
FrogFlite Hawker FuryFrogFlite Hawker Fury-bottom

This is the Hawker Fury. The color and markings are those of the original kit with some enhancements. Color was added where the original kit had bare balsa. The model has a wing span of 15". The plan package is available here (1.5 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (101 kb), and for A4 size pages (101 kb).

FrogFlite PT-20FrogFlite PT-20

 This is the Ryan PT-20. The color and markings are those used in the original kit with some enhancement. The model has a wing span of 17". The plan package is available here (1.3 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (52 kb), and for A4 size pages (51 kb).

FrogFlite Dornier DO 27

 This is the Dornier DO 27. The color and markings have been enhanced from those used in the original kit. The markings are those provided on the kit box art. The model has a wing span of 18.5". The plan package is available here (1.74 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (53.5 kb), and for A4 size pages (48.5kb).
FrogFliteTiger Moth
FrogFlite Tiger MothFrogFlite Tiger Mothy-bottom

This is the DeHavilland Tiger Moth. The color and markings are those of the original kit with some enhancements. The model has a wing span of 15". The plan package is available here (2.87 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (90.8 kb), and for A4 size pages (90.8 kb).

FrogFlite Beagle Pup Box Art

 This is the Beagle Pup. The markings are those used in the original kit. The colors have been enhanced based on the kit box art. The model has a wing span of 17". The plan package is available here (1.17 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (56.6 kb), and for A4 size pages (55.3kb).
FrogFliteGladiator
FrogFlite GladiatorFrogFlite GladiatorFrogFlite Gladiator

This is the Gloster Gladiator. The markings are those of the original kit with some enhancements. Color was added where the original kit had bare balsa. The model has a wing span of 15". The plan package is available here (848 kb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (111 kb), and for A4 size pages (110 kb).
FrogFlite Chipmunk Box Art This is the DeHavilland Chipmunk. The markings are those of the original kit with some enhancements. Color was added where the original kit had bare balsa. The model has a wing span of 17". The plan package is available here (1.1 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (54 kb), and for A4 size pages (57 kb).
FrogFlite Puss MothFrogFlite Puss Moth Box Art This is the DeHavilland Puss Moth. The markings are those of the original kit with some enhancements. Color was added where the original kit had bare balsa. The model has a wing span of 18". The plan package is available here (4.7 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (1.7 mb), and for A4 size pages (1.8 mb).
FrogFlite Piper PacerFrogFlite Piper Pacer Box Art The Piper Pacer completes this series of models from FrogFlite. The markings are those of the original kit. These markings seem a bit odd for a Piper Pacer. Color was added where the original kit had bare balsa. The model has a wing span of 16". The plan package is available here (3.5 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (72.3 kb), and for A4 size pages (72.8 kb).
FrogFlite Piper Tri-Pacer The Piper Pacer plan includes information on building the model as a Tri-Pacer. To help make building that version a bit easier, a separate plan package was developed. More traditional markings were used based on an actual Tri-Pacer. The plan package is available here (3.2 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (66.8 kb), and for A4 size pages (66.8 kb).
FrogFlite Piper Pacer- Traditional Markings Because the markings used for the kit Piper Pacer seem rather odd for this aircraft, an alternate plan package was prepared using more traditional markings. The markings for this package are based on an actual Piper Pacer. The plan package is available here (3.2 mb). Iron-on transfer paper layout package for U.S. letter size pages (58.1 kb), and for A4 size pages (69.7 kb).

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