R/C Airplane Plans, FAQ, and Tips Links

These are my favorite sites for plans.

I can build from plans with templates for the wing ribs and fuselage formers.

I cut all the parts by hand and sand to shape.

Pick any plans you want and have them scaled to the size you want by the seller or email the plansplotter@yahoo.com .

If you need a prototype built from drawings or pictures, let me know. I've had some drafting training and can draw plans.

It's nice to have a unique plane on the field.

Have fun looking at all the possibilities.  

I cut short kits for  and will build them for you.

Images above are clickable

Planes to Model

http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/plans_download.asp

http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/aircraft-1930-1939.asp

http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft

3 Views and Line Drawings

http://www.rcgroups.com/scale-drawings-and-three-views-860/

http://www.vought.org/html/down.html

http://www.the-blueprints.com/vectordrawings

http://www.the-blueprints.com/vectordrawings/category/prop_plane/30/

Plans

http://www.ebay.com/sch/merchant/great_plans

http://stores.ebay.com/Mr-Hobby/_i.html?rt=nc&_sid=28084656&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1581&_pgn=1

http://www.kitcutters.com/PlanSuppliers.htm#Scale Plans and Photo Service

http://www.outerzone.co.uk/vinplandex/list_all_unpaged.asp

http://www.tarvinmodelproducts.com/plans_group1.html

http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/plans_download.asp

http://eurekaaircraft.com/index.html

http://fighteraces.co.uk

http://www.horizonsnz.com/Model Design.html

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/browser/1638/complete-kits-plans

http://004edc4.netsolhost.com/BANick_Ziroli_Plans/ba_ziroli_plans.htm

http://carstensbookstore.com/rcscale.html

http://www.modelaircraft.org/plans/plans.aspx

http://www.trapletshop.com/gb/c/1168/modelling_plans_and_parts

http://www.airagestore.com/plans.html

http://www.rcmplans.com/?sid=0001MFcnsiu2SY46CU3I1i7

http://stores.ebay.com/ADH-Hobby-Books-and-Magazines/_i.html?_nkw=plans&submit=Search&_sid=41920250

http://www.hostetlersplans.com/index.html#plans

http://www.bhplans.com/photpg1.html

http://www.jbplans.com/shop/

http://www.mnbigbirds.com/Andersen%20Plans.htm

http://www.svensons.com/airplanes/

http://www.rcfaq.com/ANSWERS/modelbuilding/INDEX.HTM#plans

http://www.bridiairplanes.com/

http://plans.aerofred.com/

http://www.precisioncutkits.com/instock.html

http://www.profili2.com/eng/default_plans.htm

http://www.vaillyaviation.com/Intro.html

http://www.tntlandinggear.com/store/shop/welcome_to_the_online_catalog.htm

http://www.dbalsa.com/accessories/cockpits.htm

http://www.mnbigbirds.com/

http://www.teamduster.com/

http://www.zenithair.com/stolch701/7-rc-model.html

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9346637/tm.htm

http://www.modelairplanenews.com/plans/

And More Plans

http://www.bobsairdoc.com/

http://outerzone.co.uk/

http://www.parkjets.com/free-plans/

http://www.hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_plans/

http://rcfoamfighters.com/blog/?page_id=879

http://aviationshoppe.com/airplane_plans/

http://plans.aerofred.com/

http://www.willingtons.com/mymac/Plans_Download.htm

http://www.myhobbylinks.com/1-RC-431.htm

http://www.theplanpage.com/

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851608

http://www.rcfoam.com/stpg.php?page_id=free_rc_airplane_plans

http://betterfly.ca/RC_plans_Foam_Model.html

http://www.svensons.com/airplanes/

http://www.starcadplans.net/

http://www.foamfly.com/gallery2/v/Photos/Glen

http://fadmuker.co.uk/html/depron_models.html

http://www.rcplans.nl/catalog/

http://www.balsadust.net/thomas.vogel/Plans/index/RC

http://www.sdparkflyers.com/freeones.html

http://dghylin.com

http://www.kitcutters.com/PlanSuppliers.htm

Kits

http://www.kitcutters.com/PlanSuppliers.htm

http://www.yellowaircraft.com/

http://www.jackdevinemodels.com/super_solution.htm

http://www.wingspanmodels.com

Aero Craft LTD

Aerodrome RC

Balsa USA

BMJR Models

Dare Hobbies

DJ Aerotech

Dumas

Early RC Models

Easy Built Models

ElectroFlying Models

E*Star Models

Flying Balsa

Carl Goldberg Products

Great Planes Electric Kits

Paul K Guillow, Inc.

Herr Engineering

Hobby Hangar

House of Balsa

K&A Models

Laser Cut USA

Manzano Laser Works

Mountain Models Laser Arts

Park Scale Models

Peck Polymer RC Planes

Precision Cut Kits

Proctor Enterprises

Radical RC

SIG Manufacturing

Sky Hooks and Rigging

http://www.skysharkrc.com/category/F6F-Hellcat-Kit-71

SR Kits

Stevens AeroModel

TJ's Models

Top Notch Kits

Pat Tritle Custom Models

Warbird Kits

Warbirds RC

Accessories

http://rtlfasteners.com/

http://www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com/

Engines

http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44785

Tutorials

http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/tutorials.asp

http://www.airfieldmodels.com./information_source/how_to_articles_for_model_builders/index.htm

http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2012/05/10/14-scale-tips-techniques/#utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=DAVIDGATESFOURWAY.NET&utm_content=ManEnewsVol.6.18&utm_campaign=Top%20Gun%20Highlights,%20Coolest%20hand-launch%20EVER,%2014%20Scale%20Tips%20%26%20Techniques

http://www.rc-airplanes-simplified.com/

http://www.horizonhobby.com/article/1115-ultracote-tips--tricks

http://www.mnbigbirds.com/Tech Tips Main.htm

http://www.mnbigbirds.com/FIberglass%20Lay-up.htm

FAQs, Manufacturers, Where to Find

http://www.rcfaq.com/ANSWERS/modelbuilding/INDEX.HTM

http://rcadvisor.com/american-rc-companies

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/listings/rcpsmfgs.html

Balsa Facts, Where to Buy

http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/tutorials/Balsa/balsa_1.htm

I put a glue tip on a small bottle of after run engine oil.

Before mixing epoxy, I put a little after run engine oil on the swivel part of the hinge so the epoxy won't stick. I set all the hinges on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.

Take a Dubro hinge slot tool to make sure all the slots are open. It's a good idea to fit a hinge in the open slot, just to be sure

I mount the hinges to the plane first.

Get a bunch of Q-tips ready for removal of the excess epoxy.

Mix the epoxy.

I use an ice cream stick, from Wal-Mart, to apply a small amount of epoxy to one side of the hinge.

Slide the hinge about half way into the slot, and use the Q-tip to wipe off the excess epoxy. Slide the hinge the rest of the way into the slot, and wipe off the excess epoxy.

make sure the hinge is square with the leading or training edge.

Position the hinge in the middle of it's travel.

Repeat this for up to a dozen or so hinges, then stop. I do the ailerons, or tail feathers at once.

Come back in 20 minutes and move the hinges to break any excess epoxy.

Let dry at least 2 hours. Fit the control surface to the hinges on the plane, then remove it and put a thin layer epoxy on all hinges. Slide the control surface on the hinges half way, and remove excess epoxy with Q-tips. Slide the control surface tightly against the plane. Move the control surface so you  can remove excess epoxy with Q-tips. Push the control surface again tightly against the plane in its level position and use masking tape to hold it.

Come back in 20 minutes, remove masking tape and move the control surface to break any epoxy in the hinges.

Clear as mud?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHARS-5-MATCHED-PAIRS-ULTRA-PRECISION-123-1-2-3-BLOCKS-23-HOLES-0001-MACHINIST-/300740158015?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460582a23f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-STEEL-PARALLEL-SET-8-PR-PARALLELS-0002-HARDENED-/300747906122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4605f8dc4a

Sliding Mini Wood Clamps

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-PC-SET-QUICK-RELEASE-MINI-SLIDING-BAR-CLAMPS-THAT-GRIP-/261140470329?pt=US_Hand_Tools&hash=item3ccd2f5a39

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