What do you need to build plastic models?

Supplies checklist

1. White glue.
2. Super glue.
3. Super glue accelerator.
4. Super glue debonder.
5. Sanding sticks.
6. Sprue cutter.
7. Budget brushes.
8. Hobby knife.

What do I need to build a model plane?

The basic materials needed for model building include:

1. Hobby Knife.
2. Plastic model cement (glue) or super glue.
3. Sand paper of various grits.
4. Paint brushes.
5. Spray primer (for Acrylic paints)
6. Paint (can be applied with an airbrush, spray paint or a brush)
7. Magnifying glass.
8. Paint thinner/brush cleaner (at local hobby shop)

What materials do you need to make a model airplane?

balsa wood combines the two elements necessary to a successful flight: strength and lightness.

What are the types of model airplanes?

There are three primary categories of model aircraft: free flight, control line and radio control, and within each category are several subtypes. Each one has something unique to offer you in terms of skill development and personal satisfaction.

What are plastic model airplanes made of?

A model airplane can be made of simple plastic, die cast metals, or in the case of higher end versions made to fly via remote control, composite materials such as graphite or plastic that are then covered with airtight material and “doped” to make the plane aerodynamic.

What type of model is a model airplane?

A model aircraft is a small unmanned aircraft or, in the case of a scale model, a replica of an existing or imaginary aircraft. Model aircraft are divided into two basic groups: flying and non-flying. Non-flying models are also termed static, display, or shelf models.