Nailing the Details: Scale Model Surfaces
Master convincing surface details for scale model airplanes with these expert tips.
Airplanes
There is never been a better time than now to finally build your longstanding dream airplane. From step-by-step tutorials on construction techniques to the latest news from within the aviation community, these blog posts are here to provide makers like yourself with all of the insight and guidance needed for success in their homemade aircraft endeavors. Whether if it’s learning about new parts or discovering helpful advice on safety protocols, let this be your ultimate destination for everything related to crafting amazing airplanes!
Plane Spotting (And More!): Put your spare gear to use as a feeder for community-based data exchanges
If you’ve ever used a flight-tracking app or looked up local weather on Weather Underground, you’ve likely accessed data supplied, in part, by volunteer contributors. Crowd-sourced data exchanges collect this information and share the pooled results online via interactive maps. The data ranges from radio-signal telemetry for airplanes, ships, weather balloons, or satellites, to seismic measurements, to air […]
Catch Some (Major) Air: New Space Humble Bundle!
We were glued to our screens last month as NASA successfully landed the InSight module on Mars. (Bet you were, too.) What an amazing sight a Martian sunrise turns out to be! Now, we’ve got the bug. The bigtime Space Bug. Accordingly, our final Humble Bundle ebook deal of the year is all about […]
Build an R/C Plane from a Pizza Box
Turn the greasy box your lunch came in into a zippy little flying wing plane.
This Lego R/C Creation Is Just Plane Cool
Adam Woodworth’s R/C creations bring whimsical aircraft and spacecraft to life as actual flying toys. His latest creation is a Lego airplane.
Incredible History of Innovation Inspires Dayton Mini Maker Faire
Makers will gather at Carillon Historical Park and Dayton Mini Maker Faire on August 5-6 to celebrate the Dayton’s tremendous maker spirit.
How to Get Involved in Your Local R/C Pilot Community
With cheaper materials, affordable ready-to-fly models, and increasingly reliable electronics, the model flying industry is coming back.