How to Buy Parts to Build a Model Airplane

Building and flying model airplanes has been a popular pastime for decades, enduring as a symbol of how greatly aviation captures the human imagination. The planes themselves range from simple balsa wood constructs to complex motorized machines. Parts for all kinds are available in many hobby stores and through dedicated online retailers.

Things You'll Need

• Credit card or PayPal account

Instructions

1. Decide what kind of model airplane you would like to build. Simple wooden airplanes are ideal for children or beginners, while enthusiasts may be more interested in the more complex radio-controlled airplanes.

2. Visit a local hobby store to view different airplanes and parts in person. Horizonhobby.com offers a locator to aid you in finding any nearby hobby stores.

3. Browse online model airplane retailers such as sigmfg.com and aviationmodelworks.com. Both websites offer complete model plane building kits, while sigmfg.com also offers individual parts.

4. Create an account on either website before adding any items to your cart. Both sites are open to the general public.

5. Select an item and add it to your cart. Choose to check out and input the necessary information to complete your order.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the directory of model airplane clubs at rc-airplane-world.com/rc-airplane-clubs.html to find other enthusiasts.

References

• Sig Manufacturing
• Aviation Model Works