Scale Model Aircraft Event! AI2009
Posted by Scale Model Aircraft on
June 1, 2009
Check this out.
“The ‘World’s Largest Gathering of Airline Enthusiasts’ will meet in Orlando, Florida between July 23-25, 2009 (Thursday through Saturday) at the Wyndham Orlando Resort. You don’t need to be a member of WAHS to participate in Airliners International 2009 or attend the trade show – you only need to have an interest in commercial aviation!”
What is this event? The most important part is bolded 
- “Meet fellow airline fanatics from all over the world!
- Exhibition hall for buying, selling and swapping airline memorabilia!
- Tours of local aviation museums!
- Special Saturday night banquet and guest speakers
- Seminars devoted to the airline enthusiast. Talk to the men and woman who flew for the airlines during the ‘Golden Age of Aviation’ in the 1950s and 1960s!
- Aviation Slide & Photography Evening
- Model Contest!
- Photography Contest! Slide Contest! Postcard Contest!
- And many other surprises to come!”
Find out more at Airliners International 2009 or register here.
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SR-71 Blackbird Model Kit
Posted by Scale Model Aircraft on
May 25, 2009
I thought I’d share a model of my favourite plane of all time – The SR-71 Blackbird. It was a long-range, mach 3 recon aircraft built by Lockheed. They went out of service in 1998, and in their 34 years of operation, not one was taken out by an enemy. Given that it is a sealth aircraft that cruises at mach 3.2, it’s not really suprising. But more to the point, it looks cool as hell and Amazon have a few variations of it available in model form. Judging by the reviews, I think I have found the best one and ordered mine today. You can check it out at 1/48 HSO SR71 Blackbird – made by Testors.
Also, here’s some links to other hobby related websites:
http://www.rc-cars-guide.com/index.html (Don’t worry, it has planes as well!)
Die Cast Wings
And non-hobby related ones:
Find great Dog Names at seeFIDO. This site is listed under Model Aviation Directory
http://www.feeds4all.nl
World’s Largest RC Model Aircraft
Posted by Scale Model Aircraft on
May 20, 2009
Well I wasn’t going to post until some more technical articles are completed but WOW! Look at this thing!
I challenge you to beat them, but please try not to lose an arm in the process…
Scale Model Aircraft
Posted by Scale Model Aircraft on
May 12, 2009
It doesn’t matter whether you are into R/C or detailed models, there is nothing like the feeling of displaying your newly finished scale model aircraft knowing that you did the work yourself.
There are so many different models you can buy. The ones you choose will obviously be determined by your preferences. Some are straight out of the history books, be they military or civilian. Some are modern day pieces, and some are futuristic designs which we may never get to see in full size.
No matter which you choose, hand painting, air brushing and/or detailing your own models allows for that unique touch to every single one you create. There is satisfaction in knowing that noone else has one exactly the same as yours.
Another choice comes about in kit complexity. For the beginner, simple scale model aircraft kits are available. These kits will still include all the parts which you need but will cater for new enthusiast’s skill level. Kits are available in varying difficulties all the way up to those highly detailed models which look simply amazing once complete.
Even if you don’t want to build the model yourself, there are still options available. Plenty of complete models can be found ready for flight (in the case of R/C) or painting (for static models).
Often, the model will be supplied with decals, logos and symbols relevant to the era of the aircraft. Paint, however, usually needs to be purchased seprately, depending on the color scheme you want to use.
All of this taken into account, I think there is one guide that every serious scale model aircraft collector or detailer must have – Modelling Scale Aircraft from Osprey Modelling. It is an excellent fully illustrated guide on every step from opening the box through to detailing and finishing.
It provides many detailed photgraphs and illustrations with step-by-stp captions which cover every step including inital preparation, all stages of assembly and detailed finishing. It has been described by other buyers as “very helpful and easily understandable” and “not to be missed”.
I think this is an absolute must have for anyone who is serious about creating the best and most detailed scale model aircraft possible.
