The Thomas-Morse Scout, dubbed the “Tommy,” was a key American biplane of World War I. Designed by Benjamin Douglas Thomas, it first flew in June 1917 as an advanced trainer for the Thomas-Morse Aircraft Company in Ithaca, New York. It had a long and varied career and over 550 were built for the U.S. Signal Corps by 1918, training pilots for combat. Post-war, it served civilian schools and early films, with some restored planes still flying today.
Relive the thrilling era of World War I aviation with Guillow’s Kit #201 Thomas Morse Scout! This meticulously crafted 1/14-scale balsa wood model brings the iconic “Tommy” to life, featuring precision LASER-CUT balsa parts for a precise build experience. With a 24-inch wingspan, this kit includes everything you need—detailed building plans / instructions, scale WWI plastic wheels, a full set of decals, vacuum-formed plastic parts, a rubber power motor, propeller, and tissue covering—to create a stunning replica of the legendary trainer flown by American pilots. Perfect for hobbyists aged 14+, whether you’re a detail-obsessed scale display builder or a free-flight enthusiast, this made-in-the-USA kit offers hours of hands-on enjoyment in its building and flying.
Model kit includes all the parts you need to construct the plane, but you will need some building supplies for this hobby of balsa model aircraft construction: A flat pinnable surface (such as pc of thick cardboard or cork sheet, some pins to hold parts while building, razor blade or hobby knife, sandpaper, glue, paint and paintbrush are not included in the kit.