Model Airplane Plans and Kits

If you have been a model airplane hobbyist you know that the design of the plane really is one of the most important factors. If you just started the hobby, take it from those of us who have been in it a long time. Nothing is more depressing than spending days or weeks putting this awesome plane (or so you thought) together only to watch as it falls to its death on the first takeoff.

We’ve all been there at some point but do we have to suffer and go through such agony again? I say NO WAY! So why not take tested and proven plans that have already been developed and share them with the world of model airplane enthusiasts. So what am I getting to? Well, if you have an amazing model airplane plan that you think would be a great pick to share with the world, email it to info@model-airplanes.net

After we have collected a nice group of them we will have each of you give your opinions as to which should be the Top 5 Aces Choice.

So send in your plan today!

Today I am going to show you how to build a model airplane, specifically a wooden model plane. This process has also proven to be a very successful approach to putting together any type of model airplane kit. First, let us go over some of the basic of what will be needed to properly start this project. I have list below a few of the essentials.

Items Needed:

1. Large flat cardboard box that is at least 6 inches wider than expected wingspan.
2. Wood Glue (Specifically for models or the high end carpentry glue.)
3. Small box of pin needles.
4. Make a workspace whether it be a table, a room or space on the floor where you can dedicate your time working on this project and allows enough room for your cardboard platform.
5. Make sure your work area is well lit.
6. Grab your favorite drink. (Jones Cream Soda for me.)

Step 1

Begin by taking your cardboard platform and lay it out over your work area. Ultimately you would want to have a flat, stable area to work with. Though you may need to secure your platform to the surface, depending upon what you are using. Next is to set out all of the items you gathered earlier, usually on the side of your dominate hand, which would be my right hand.

Step 2

Open your wooden airplane kit and layout the pieces by section. Some individuals like to put the whole plane together start with one piece and just adding to it until everything is done. Most of the time that is not able to be done but even if it was, it’s definitely not the right approach to take. What I mean by laying out each piece by section is that you take the pieces for the wings and place them in one section, the pieces for the tail in another and so on.

Step 3

From this point it is pretty obvious that you must take each piece and begin to put them together so that you can bring your creation to life. I not going to go into a step by step detail on how to glue, we all learned that in kindergarten. I will share a very useful tip with you that will make things much simpler when gluing your pieces together. I’m sure you have been wondering what those pin needles are for, well now is the time to use them. Assuming your kit is a not an itsy bitsy plane, take the needles and when you glue two piece together you are about to secure them until the glue dries. For extremely important pieces you can actually push the needle through the wood and into the cardboard safely fastening your wooden pieces from moving.

Of course each plane is different, so techniques on putting them together can alternate. This is one of the simplest and more popular methods to use. If you have a method you would like to share, just contact me today and we’ll get it posted. Also be on the lookout for other tips on building model airplanes.

There is just something about airplanes that have always intrigued me. I can remember the first time I went to an air show it was at Keesler Air Force base located in southern Mississippi. Needless to say I had a blast and was even encouraged to pursue my pilot’s license at the ripe age of 11.

As a kid I use to develop my own airplane designs using paper to create a model or drawing the design that was in my head. Most of which were futuristic and some had even the likeness of something that would be used in a James Bond movie.

I have really come to appreciate the desktop model airplane as well. Many of us forget about these because we tend to think of remote controlled airplanes every time we hear the word model plane. Over the years there have been so many different planes designed, created, even manufactured that the significance of having desktop model airplanes are great for remembrance purposes. They make perfect gifts and decorative items depending upon the setting you would place it in.

We have gathered a great list of online stores that carry a huge selection of desktop planes just go to our plastic model airplanes page.

What’s your favorite airplane model?

Probably the biggest thing I love about the web is the ability to research anything and everything. I practically live off of the internet and do most of my shopping online. The reason being, I typically can get the best prices through online stores.

If you have been searching for places to buy model airplanes, look no further. On our model airplane kits page we have listed some of the top places to find a great selection of planes at fantastic savings. Choices for all ages and experience levels, I particularly enjoy remote controlled airplanes.

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