A Bouquet of Classic Kits

Jetex Wren

This model is the Jetex Wren for Atom 35 power, designed by Mike Ingram.

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

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 Solent Sky Museum Jetex display.

As for motive power, the box simply states “Powered by a Jetex Motor”, without indicating the size. However, inside the box, purchasers found a 50B motor, together with instructions, mounting clip and a box of fuel; the model illustrated shows the 50B in place.

 Photograph contributed by Howard Metcalfe









Jetex Helicopter

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

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

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.