How Do You Build Model Airplane From Scratch?
• Select a model. After you know whether you are going to build static (nonflying), flying with or without remote control, you can decide on the exact model. • Find another flier. If you choose to make a remote control airplane, it helps to know someone else who builds and flies too. There are many online forums that have lots of experienced builders. • Download plans. It’s recommended that you download a professionally designed plan for your model. This is essentially for the flying models because they may not fly without keeping the symmetry and proper measures. It’s a must for the static models too because they must represent a real airplane in exact scale. • Choose material. Some model airplane plans may be tied to a specific material, but many will let you choose yourself. Most model airplanes are made of balsa wood or plastic, but you may decide to use robust paper or clay for the static models. • Cut the parts. This is the most important part of the work. Make sure you properly
