Traditional surfboards are fragile, plus theyโre made of toxic goo โ polyurethane foam and polyester resin โ that ends up as landfill. This deluxe starter kit has all the tools and materials you need to make a tougher, greener epoxy board using expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam thatโs recyclable. And Greenlightโs lamination technique, using bamboo fabric […]
I’ve always admired the simple but effective design of the pour spout on salt containers. This project is a neat way to reuse it: chop off the top, resize it to the diameter of a Mason jar, and voila! You have a pour spout for your jar. Jennifer of The Craft Patch made this for […]
The high-quality Engel Type 212 submarine kit is perfect if youโre into scale models, history, and realism. Modeled after the German Navyโs advanced Type 212 sub, this functional 1/70 scale model goes together smoothly using cast-resin, CNCโed ABS plastic, brass, and stainless steel components. Engelโs innovative Tech Rack mounting ensures that your electronics stay dry, […]
The Align T-REX 450 Sport is a terrific, well-supported copter that will satisfy trained beginners and advanced pilots. The Super Combo package includes all but the transmitter, receiver, batteries, and blade pitch gauge. The comprehensive manual advises that you rebuild the pre-assembled parts, checking alignment, using thread-locker on all screws and bolts, and lubricating where […]
This wild-looking R/C plane is life-sized (78โ tall) and can take off vertically! The kit makes a superhero-shaped fuselage; you add R/C gear. Directions are clear, and the laser-cut parts go together smoothly, but itโs a bit tricky โ a fun and unique kit for experienced builders that will definitely command attention! 57โ hero plans […]
Who doesnโt love blimps? Theyโre quiet and slow but leave a huge impression. This kit goes together easily using basic hand tools and the included directions, and has almost everything you need to get airborne; you supply R/C gear, servo, battery, and helium. The vinyl balloon can be decorated with paints or computer-cut graphics, which […]
I hope everyone is hanging on to their scraps from Halloween projects! You never know what you can do with them once spooky season is over. I cut two 4.5″ squares from my leftovers for a pin cushion. I added a leftover piece of Simplicity pom pon fringe to the top, put wrong sides together […]
