Founded in 1926 in Wakefield, Massachusetts by WWI naval aviator Paul K. Guillow as NuCraft Toys, Paul K. Guillow, Inc. (Guillow’s) is America’s premier manufacturer of authentic balsa wood model aircraft kits. Celebrating a century of aviation craftsmanship, Guillow’s blends traditional stick-and-tissue construction with state-of-the-art laser-cut precision to deliver high-performance rubber-powered flying models, museum-quality scale displays, and micro-RC conversion candidates. As an authorized online retailer, Bellford Toys and Hobbies carries the complete lineup of Guillow’s historic WWI biplanes, legendary WWII warbirds, and iconic civilian aircraft engineered for hobbyists, STEM builders, and scale enthusiasts.
- Precision Laser-Cut Balsa Construction: Cleanly cut parts drastically reduce assembly friction, guaranteeing proper rib alignment and lightweight flight performance.
- Comprehensive Historic Aviation Lineup: Features iconic series including 500 Series scale warbirds, 400 Series 3/4" scale fighters, and 2000 Series giant-scale classics like the B-17 Flying Fortress and P-51 Mustang.
- Versatile Build & Power Configuration: Designed for traditional rubber-motor free flight, micro electric RC motor conversions, or detailed static desktop display.
