| World War I was the dawning of military aviation. The | | | | plastic, but most are constructed from die cast balsa |
| aircraft of this war were bi-planes (two-winged) which | | | | wood. |
| were largely constructed of lightweight wood, and wire | | | | After purchasing your kit and gathering the historical |
| to secure and stabilize the wings. Today, the military | | | | information you will want to preview the kit's |
| aircraft enthusiast can purchase World War I model | | | | instructions. This will help you not only in the actual |
| airplane replicas of practically every design that | | | | building phase, but will also help you get an idea of how |
| participated in this war. | | | | you will apply your historical research to your kit, as |
| World War I model airplanes can be fun to build, | | | | there are different versions and styles of World War I |
| especially from a historical perspective. If you are | | | | military aircraft. The "Red Baron" is a good example. |
| considering building a World War I plane it is first | | | | Also, prior to building your WW1 model plane you'll |
| suggested that you do some research and information | | | | want to make sure that you have the appropriate |
| gathering prior to building your model. This information | | | | work space and tools to build it. Your work space, to |
| can be of tremendous help in building a historical replica | | | | include lighting, should be of such to allow you to work |
| of your WW1 model, not to forget being a source of | | | | comfortably. And your tool box should include all the |
| inspiration and creativity. | | | | necessary tools to perform each building phase |
| Because the original World War I airplanes were | | | | efficiently. |
| constructed of primarily wood and wire many World | | | | The most important thing in building your World War I |
| War I model airplane manufactures produce their | | | | model airplane is to have fun doing it. Model building is a |
| World War I model airplane kits to replicate this | | | | hobby and as such should be fun to do. |
| construction. Some kits do replicate this construction in | | | | |