Jetex Archive: Kits


	the Classic Jetex archive
		MODELS

		K i t s

Many and varied are the kits which were produced during the Classic period to take advantage of Jetex propulsion. This section of the archive records details of a few examples, of different types.

As well, we offer our attempt to compile a definitive reference list of all the kits manufactured and sold during that period.

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On this page we give details of the kits illustrated in the vintage photograph above. Click on each model to see a separate photograph of that model and read more about it.

On other pages in this section, we give details of other kits, grouped into the categories in the list to the right. A separate page is devoted to our reference list of classic era kits.

What you'll find in the 'Kits' section:

	Aircraft Kits
	Racing Car Kits
	Speedboat Kits
	Helicopter Kits
	Spaceship Kits
	Reference List of Classic Kits

A Bouquet of Classic Kits

Jetex Wren

Jetex Wren replica by Howard Metcalfe This model is the Jetex Wren for Atom 35 power, designed by Mike Ingrams.

This photograph shows a replica constructed by Howard Metcalfe, using the old ads in Aeromodeller. He also made a flying version, which "proved to be a superb little flyer and flew well with both Rapier L1 and L2".

Photograph contributed by Howard Metcalfe

Jetex Sharky

Jetex Sharky in Southampton Hall of Aviation Museum This model is the Jetex Sharky, produced by Wilmot Mansour as a "Ready to Fly" kit.

This photograph shows it sitting on the tail of a Spitfire in the Southampton Hall of Aviation Museum Jetex display.

As for motive power, the box simply states "Powered by a Jetex Motor", without indicating the size. However, in the words of Howard Metcalfe who supplied the photograph, "the motor has a faint yellow sheen which would tend to confirm it as a steel Jetex 50 rather than the all aluminium Atom 35".

Photograph contributed by Howard Metcalfe

Jetex Helicopter

Jetex Jet Helicopter kit box Proudly billed by Wilmot Mansour as "the only toy helicopter in the world to rise off the ground under its own power", the Jetex Helicopter came "complete with two 50 Jetex motors" and was "ready to fly".

Although identified in the instructions as the "Jetex Plastic Helicopter", only the body and wheels were of plastic, with the pre-finished blades being made of balsa.

Photograph by Andy Blackwell; contributed by 'Rocky' Simmonds

Jetex Interceptor Fighter

Jetex Interceptor Fighter kit box This "Ready-to-fly" model from Wilmot Mansour is powered by a Jetex 50C with augmenter tube and "takes off under its own power".

The kit illustrated was sold on ebay in January 2003 for £150.00 (approx. $US250.00).

Photograph spotted by John McKnight

Jetex Racing Car

Jetex Racing Car kit box and model Promoted as "The Fastest Car for it's [sic] size in this World!", this "Jet Propelled Racing Car" was Wilmot Mansour's venture into Jetex-powered speed on four wheels.

It came ready to race, with a pylon and tether, a Jetex 50C motor and a tin of 20 pellets.

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