| Static model airplanes, as the name suggest are | | | | should be taken not to expose these model planes to |
| non-flying models. They are not meant for flying but | | | | direct sunlight, since it may cause discoloration. Some |
| are mostly built for those whose hobby is to collect | | | | models also need to be assembled before displaying |
| and keep these pieces. Static model airplanes are also | | | | or at least, some parts like propellers and attached |
| used as show pieces or placed on strategic places in | | | | ammunition need to be attached in case they came |
| a room or office to add beauty to the place. | | | | dismembered. |
| Static model aircrafts are made of various materials. | | | | Static model planes come in different sizes. Some are |
| These materials include wood, canvas, die cast metal | | | | tiny pieces while others are as big as 5 feet or more. |
| and plastic. Some models may be made with a | | | | Though it's not so common in model planes, some |
| combination of some of these materials too. For those | | | | models are scaled to size. In other words, the model |
| models that are made from wood, Mahogany and | | | | size is, say 1:40, means it is 1/40th of the real plane. |
| balsa are the commonly used types of wood. These | | | | Some models also come decorated and others |
| models are normally hand carved and though they are | | | | undecorated. The decorated ones are mostly plastic |
| not so detailed to scale, they represent the real planes | | | | models and die cast models while the undecorated |
| in many outer details like windows and shape. Plastic | | | | ones are wooden. These models are unique since |
| materials are more detailed that the wooden models | | | | they reveal the original carving and one can also paint |
| and gives the buyer a wide range of sizes and forms | | | | them! |
| from which to choose. The most detailed models are | | | | Static model airplanes are mostly maintenance free |
| the ones which are die-cast. These are metallic and | | | | but still need some care. First, they should be kept |
| are so detailed that they represent the real airplane in | | | | away from direct sunlight and should be dusted |
| exact scale. | | | | regularly to avoid discoloration. They should also be |
| As mentioned earlier, static model planes are mostly | | | | handled with care especially while picking them. Do not |
| meant for display. To ensure easy display, most | | | | pick them up from the wings, but always do so from |
| models come with a base which enables them to be | | | | the fuselage or from the display base. The price of |
| placed on surfaces like tables, cabinets etc. Depending | | | | these models depends on the size, the material used |
| on the size of your plane, you can decide also to hang | | | | and the details of the model. The most detailed models |
| it from a ceiling to give it a flight facade. But care | | | | come at a high price, but are worth every penny. |