Model airplanes

Flight simulation developer Aeroplane Heaven has released new renderings of their upcoming Heinkel HE 111 P-2 for FSX/SE, P3DV3+ and P3DV4+. As previously reported, this will be the team’s second version of the WW2 German medium bomber, having previously included an example of the type in a Battl

Get Your Fill Of The Flying Fortress Close To The Deck The B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most beloved bombers of World War II, both by pilots and historical aviation enthusiasts. This is why this short clip is so amazing. It's 30 seconds of our favorite bird performing several extremely low fl

RC Kit Airplanes and 3D Modeling, discover the art and skill of CAD modeling large scale airplanes. I show you the whole process of creating kit planes from CAD design, manufacture, to building and flight. A modern way to scratch build scale wooden planes

A realistic finish comes with the correct mix of smooth paint, accurate colors, and decals that look like they're part of the paint job. What truly makes a model look real is when it looks used. Squeaky-clean has its merits, but the model that's sure to generate attention and comment is the one that looks like it might smell of hot glycol or burnt kerosene. Learn how to weather your airplane like a pro.

There are parts of an aircraft model where you can get away with mistakes. The canopy is never one of them. Spots of glue or squiggly framework on clear parts can spoil a model more surely than anything. But if you’ve ever loused one up, you are in excellent company. That’s why you read so many articles and tips about it. Here are three of the most common — and reliable — ways of masking a canopy for painting.

Tyson Rininger’s name is synonymous with incredible aviation imagery. For over 20 years his work has been seen on the cover of magazines, the pages of aerospace books and above the dates on showcase calendars. His affair with aviation doesn’t stop at the viewfinder, loving all things air show related, Tyson was even a…

For more than 45 years Noel Mackin from Sydney's west has dedicate most of his spare time building model planes and boats.

San Francisco-based designer Luca Iaconi-Stewart built 1:60 scale Boeing 777 airplane made out of paper manilla folders. Inspired by his high school architecture class and his love of planes, Luca Iaconi-Stewart started constructing his complicated jetliner in 2008 when he was just a junior in high school.

This 1:16 scale Sopwith Camel model kit by Hasegawa has breathtaking detail throughout, it's been designed to be displayed uncovered with no fabric

Well, There Go Thousands Of Dollars Mac Hodges, somewhat of a legend in the RC world, has suffered a great loss last year. His famous B-29 Superfortress ran into engine trouble upon take-off, sending it wayward and into the ground. Hodges, an aviation hobbyist, has been entertaining people with his