Building TIPS

Must read for EVERYONE WHO FLIES!

Adjustment of Rubber Powered Flying Models

Rubber Powered Models: Adjustment of rubber powered models

This article is from the 1952 Air Trails magazine. We suggest you print yourself a hard copy of this outstanding article and illustrations so you can refer to it whenever you are trimming out your plane.

Anatomy of a Plane

A great diagram showing the parts of a typical monoplane.

Beginners: What's a good kit for a beginner?

A must read if you are new to balsa model building, here is Dave's list of 15 kits that are quickly built and easily flown.

Canopies: Forming & Installing Windshields & Canopies

General Model Building Tips

Lots of building tips for beginners.

Glue Tutorial

Information on what glue to use whilst model building.

Jet: A catapult designed for launching jet models

Jimmie Allen: A Story About Jimmy Allen Models

Lights: Creating Realistic Navigation Lights

MagnaBoard™ Review

Moses Magnets: Dave's Notes on How to Pick & Install Moses Magnets

Motors: Calculating Motor Size

Now you can determine the optimal motor size for your particular airplane. Thank you Rick Pendzick for sharing this calculator.Note: Microsoft Excel required.

Motors: Calculating Motor Size - method 2

Another method to determine motor size. Our thanks to Roger Willis for sharing this calculator. Note: Microsoft Excel required.

Motors: Making a Rubber Motor

Nose Block: Making a Removable Nose Block & Motor Peg

Recipes: from the Easy Built Kitchen.

Food to fuel the model enthusiast.