Start with plans, build in stages, buy the complete kit, or pay for the complete kit with layaway.
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$299.99
Model-specific plans, shipped to you. Shipping is added at checkout.
Buy 1500R plansBuild in Stages
Mini-Kits from $789.99
Wing, fuselage, tail, landing gear and hardware as separate kits. Each is paid in full when you order it and may not include every item needed to complete the aircraft.
Shop 1500R Mini-KitsBuy a Complete Kit
Complete kit from $11,699.99
Base, prefab wing ribs, or prefab ribs and metal parts. Crating and shipping are added at checkout.
Shop 1500R complete kitAircraft Kit Layaway
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monthly payments after due at signing (down payment plus crating).
Spread a complete kit over 12 to 36 months. Contact us for current layaway pricing on the 1500R.
Layaway is not financing and not a loan. Kit sections are released in stages as your cleared payments reach each release threshold, and the complete kit ships only after your final payment. Shipping, taxes and options are extra. Read the layaway terms.
Buy the plans first? Buy the same model's full kit, or pay its layaway down payment, within 60 days and we credit the price you paid for the plans. Request the credit before you pay for the kit.
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Layaway is not a loan or financing. Prefab / Quick-Build is the level with prefab wing ribs and prefab metal parts; the prefab-ribs-only level is not offered on layaway. Add-on options, shipping, freight and taxes are extra, and final figures are confirmed on your invoice and contract.
Layaway lets you pay for a complete kit over 12 to 36 months while sections are released in stages. It is not financing. Contact us for current layaway pricing on this model.
Ask about layawayThe 1500R Speedster Sport is the 2-stroke Mini-Max path for builders who want a sportier single-seat aircraft without leaving the simple wood-and-fabric building approach. Current Mini-Max data lists a 25 FT wingspan, 560 LBS max gross weight, 75 MPH top speed, 65 MPH cruise, and 1000 FPM climb rate.
The 1500R Speedster Sport is the 2-Stroke Sport Mini-Max path for builders who want a livelier single-seat aircraft while keeping the build simple and familiar. It keeps the classic Mini-Max wood-and-fabric approach, a compact 25 FT wingspan, and a 24" cockpit listed in current Mini-Max data.
This page is for builders comparing the 1500R as an open-cockpit sport aircraft project. Current Mini-Max data lists a 75 MPH top speed, 65 MPH cruise speed, 1000 FPM climb rate, and short-field numbers that keep the aircraft focused on simple, responsive flying.
A sportier Mini-Max path for builders who want more power, short-field performance, and classic open-cockpit fun.
Traditional Mini-Max building with practical materials, straightforward structure, and hands-on progress.
Start small with plans, build in stages, or choose a more complete 1500R kit path.
Current specifications, weights, performance, build time, and pricing for the 1500R Speedster Sport.
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change.
A full 1500R kit is the most complete airframe-focused build path. It is designed for builders who want the major Speedster Sport kit sections organized around one aircraft model instead of purchasing each section one at a time.
Materials and components for building the 1500R wing ribs.
Spars, fittings, hardware, and key wing structure components.
Structural wood, adhesives, fasteners, and fuselage build materials.
Landing gear components, brackets, and related hardware for the 1500R.
Materials for the stabilizer, elevator, rudder, fin, and tail group.
Control-system parts, fittings, brackets, fasteners, and related hardware.
Drawings and build documentation for the Speedster Sport project.
A coordinated kit package built around the 1500R Speedster Sport.
Included at every kit level: a covering kit, a separate ½-gallon T-88 epoxy kit, the Metal & Hardware Kit, and the aircraft plans. Engine, propeller, instruments, avionics, paint, tools, and final finishing items may be separate unless specifically listed on the current product page. Always review the current product listing before ordering.
Feature availability can vary by kit path. Review the current product page before ordering.
| Feature | 1500R |
|---|---|
| Flaperons | Optional |
| Wheel Pants | Optional |
| Wing Tips | Optional |
| Steel Gear | Optional |
| Band Brakes | Optional |
| Black-Max Brakes | Optional |
| Airframe Parachute | Optional |
| AutoPilot | Optional |
| Seaplane Floats | Optional |
Specifications, pricing, availability, build times, and performance may vary and are subject to change. Source: Mini-Max USA aircraft data (2026).
