| What are the types of model aircraft? Model aircraft | | | | direct sunlight to prevent damage and discoloration. |
| are of two types; one that can be flown and another | | | | Is assembling necessary before the model is ready for |
| that is static and intended to be displayed for | | | | display? Not necessarily. However, in some models, |
| decorative purposes. | | | | small and fragile parts like guns, ammunition, propellers |
| What materials are used to make model aircraft? | | | | etc may need simple assembly, without the use of |
| Aircraft models not intended to fly are usually made | | | | tools or glue etc. |
| from wood, canvas, molded plastic, die-cast metal or | | | | In what sizes are model planes constructed? |
| any combination of such materials. One type of | | | | Decorative model planes are made in many sizes with |
| non-flying model planes are made as exact miniature | | | | large models measuring up to 5 feet. However, some |
| replicas duly carved and painted with attention given to | | | | small desktop models are built to scale, which is a |
| the minutest details. The other type consists of those | | | | reference of the model size to the size of the real |
| that are made from unpainted wood, embodying the | | | | plane. A model built to a 1/35 scale that has a 1-foot |
| basic shape of the plane they represent with just black | | | | wingspan indicates that the original plane had a 35 feet |
| decals for windows. The surface is sanded to a silky | | | | wingspan. |
| smooth finish and clear lacquer coatings impart a high | | | | What is the price of model planes? Model aircraft are |
| gloss to give them a strikingly attractive look. | | | | priced according to their size, the material used in |
| What are the ways in which model planes can be | | | | construction and the details incorporated. Models with |
| displayed? There are a number of ways to display | | | | minute and exquisite detailing carry the highest prices. |
| model planes such as on a base standing separately, | | | | How do flying model planes work? Flying model planes |
| on the mantle, on your desktop or tabletop. Some | | | | have miniature engines that work on gas or battery |
| models come with a small base, which allows desktop | | | | power. Some even work on jet propulsion. The control |
| display. Some models are made to hang from ceilings | | | | of these flying models is through a remote control |
| to give an impression of being in flight. Large-scale | | | | similar to one used to operate a remote controlled car. |
| models should be displayed on a floor standing base | | | | The basic difference between the two is that model |
| with lots of space around them. Rare models should | | | | planes use radio waves for control, whereas the |
| be kept in protected display cabinets, away from | | | | others use infrared waves. |