Articles tagged: "model plane"

1: All About Radio Controlled Model Aircraft

One of the most fascinating aspects of model airplane construction and operation is radio control. The ability to maneuver your craft at will and literally put yourself in the "driver 's seat" has caused the radio controlled phase or models to become one of the fastest growing hobby-sports in recent years.

2: Make Your WWI Plane Replicas Accurately

It is surprising and somewhat disappointing to witness the astounding number of scale replicas of aircraft that sport incorrect color schemes. This is not just a matter of small details but of the overall color scheme which ruins an otherwise beautiful model. We shall now endeavor briefly to summarize the outstanding color schemes used by the principal air powers during the First World War.

3: Flying Model Aircraft Explained

Today 's fastest growing model airplane activity is control-line flying. This type of model performs at the end of two lines ranging in length from twenty to one hundred and fifty feet, depending on the size of the model and the skill of the flyer.