Plastic Aircraft Modelling – A Hobby, Not Just a Toy

Plastic model airplanes are not like any other toy. This mini aircraft are the exact imitation of the real one, flying or non-flying. It is often scaled-down from the full size version, using materials such as polystyrene, foam, balsa wood, and fiberglass. The design varies from simple glider aircraft, to accurate scale one, some of them can be very large. Briefly, this is what makes modelling aircraft such a special hobby, and the model aircraft more than simply toys

You can get more information concerning various products on several online stores. There are plenty of toys to choose, starting from the old until the newest. It may be built either as static non-flying replica, or as flying replica. The assembly techniques for the two are somewhat different. Here are some of the best seller products that can be used as a reference.

Revell Corsair F4U-4 1:48 Scale

Revell, the company who produce it, designs it in detail. With 1-48 Scale and wingspan measures 10 1/2 inches long, it is rather big. The basic material is molded in light gray with waterslide decals. It features retracting landing gear and doors, folding wings, movable tail hook and rotating propeller. 3 external drop tanks, 2 -1000 pound bombs and 8 under-wing rockets make the replica more detail. In addition, the detailed cockpit with separate pilot figure will make it alive.


Revell B17G Flying Fortress 1:48 Scale

The B-17 is possibly the most famous aircraft to emerge from WWII. It comes in 1:48 scale and powered by four 1200 hp Wright engines. This was the toughest, strongest and most reliable bomber of the U.S Army air corps in WWII. This kit features cockpit and real detailed compartments for radio operator, navigator, bombardier and gunners with seats, controls and instrument panels. The gun turrets can rotate and the propellers spin. The length is 19 3/16 with a wing span of 25 15/16″ 148 pieces molded in silver, black and clear with decals for either of the two planes of the 8th Air Force.

Academy Nieuport 17

This is one of the most famous allied plastic model airplanes of the First World War. The maneuverable Nieuport 17′s were flown by some of France’s most famous pilots, including Georges Guynemer. Others served in the Italian, U.S., Russian and Belgian militaries. Academy has miniaturized this historic WWI airplane with 1:32 scale. The engine compartment and cockpit are highly detailed, the ailerons can be fixed in the modelers chosen position and two machine guns are ready to do battle with the enemy. It has all the details to make this a beautiful model for any WWI diorama or display.