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Latest Comments

Another fine design from a first-class rubber twister! I have to question a note: "red hinomaru". This isn't enough, there are a lot of reds out there, say Post Office Red, Fire Fighter, Insignia, etc. Red. It would have been better to...
Miguel : Tachikawa Ki-94-I : 08/12/2024

The Miles M35 comes to mind, as well, see: Miles M35 Libellula (oz13432)
D A : Duo Monoplane : 08/12/2024

Just looking through the text here, Bill Dean says he was reading a recent American article on Duo-Monoplanes. I'd take a wild guess that it was this one from Air Trails, Oct 1950: SteveWMD : Duo Monoplane : 08/12/2024

This really isn't a scale model, it's just a simple profile shape to fix a Jetex 50 onto. But if we really do have to imagine/choose some real-world inspiration for it, I'd say the Pou is a bad choice as it only had one central tail fin. A...
SteveWMD : Duo Monoplane : 08/12/2024

I have the complete CAD files traced in LightBurn with some mods. I can cut kits if anyone wants one.
Mark Tescari : Das Mini Stik : 07/12/2024

as i remember this was a design only on paper by Peyret inspired by Mignet‘s flying flea. i stumbled over some info at secret projects forum.
Selina : Duo Monoplane : 07/12/2024

Dear Sir, today at the airfield of the Francesco Agello group (Desenzano, Italy) we successfully tested a pure-glider version of SUPER CONDOR [main pic, 018, 019]. The model has been brought to altitude by means of an electrified...
Gianfranco Besutti : Super Condor : 07/12/2024

Please find attached images of a complete Dynos kit, box and instructions [pics 007, 008], which was sold through Peter Fisher's company Performance Kits.
Mark Robinson : Dynos : 07/12/2024

Other options for doculam. You can also use self adhesive coverings over doculam such as sign vinyl to make your own decals/trims. A vinyl wrap like they do on cars etc? You can paint the airframe structure and keep the covering clear. And...
MartinHogdson : Viewpoint 27 : 07/12/2024

Here in Sweden it is winter, cold and lots of snow. Model flights have to wait until May!
Info: Spännvidd: 470 mm, Vikt: 164 gr, Motor: Turnigy 2211- kV 1700, Prop: 7x4, ESC: 15A, LiPo: 450 mAh 2s, Servo: EMax 08A...
Tomas Dunker : Mitey Atom : 07/12/2024

Just saw Barry Scollay's excellent article on Doculam. My experience is similar to his. I love Doculam, have used it almost exclusively since about 2016. There are a few major advantages to point out. First of all, it's cheaper than...
Doug Smith : Viewpoint 27 : 07/12/2024

What size motor, prop, and battery did you use on yours? Thanks in advance! Ken in Idaho USA
Ken Welch : Mitey Atom : 06/12/2024

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Latest Site Updates

Das Mini Stik (oz6144): Added dxf CAD parts zipfile [v2], thanks to MarkTescari.
08/12/2024

Pronto (oz1740): Added vectorPDF plan (and parts sheets), thanks to HJvanTol.
07/12/2024

Dynos (oz14177): Added kit instructions, thanks to MarkRobinson.
07/12/2024

Fairchild 24 (oz15704): Added article, thanks to JeffGreen.
06/12/2024

06/12/2024: General News: Have added a new Viewpoint article: Doculam Covering thanks to Barry Scollay. This is a really good introduction to using this kind of film on balsa models, and Barry does excellent modelling work, also takes great pics. Highly recommended.

Mustang (oz14915): Added kit review from RCM&E August 1992, thanks to RFJ.
05/12/2024

Blue Angel 20 (oz5919): Added parts scan, thanks to Min Min Man.
05/12/2024

Lanzo Racer (oz15695): Added scan of traced ribs, thanks to TomRyan.
05/12/2024

Tipsy S2 (oz15499): Added supplement Scale Type Docs file, thanks to Siegfried. This includes two 3-view prints, spec details, etc.
02/12/2024

Spirit (oz13188): Added kit review from RCM&E April 1991, thanks to RFJ.
29/11/2024

Essence (oz13319): Added kit review from RCM&E September 1997, thanks to RFJ.
29/11/2024

Free Spirit (oz15685): Added (second) article thanks to RFJ. This is from FM, April 1981.
28/11/2024

M-23 (oz15686): Added instructions zipfile, thanks to Pit. This is just 2 jpg files at very low res, showing the original instructions, in Italian.
27/11/2024

Tupolev Ant-2 (oz11345): Added article, thanks to JeffGreen.
24/11/2024

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Latest Plans text listing

Fixtail - 24in Glider F/F
Tachikawa Ki-94-I - 27in Scale Rubber F/F
Skybuster - 54in IC R/C
Pageboy-S - 21in Electric R/C
Fairchild 24 - 69in Scale IC F/F
Douglas DC-3 - 11in Scale Glider F/F
Ferda - 22in Glider F/F
Gezgin - 38in Rubber F/F
Drifter - 12in Glider F/F
Mostiko - 55in Glider R/C
Centaur - 50in IC C/L
Avro Avian - 28in Scale IC F/F
Skyrocket - 86in IC R/C
Lanzo Racer - 144in IC R/C
Sylph - 44in IC R/C
Clapal A1 - 25in Glider F/F
Black Swan - 80in Glider R/C
Playboy Junior 68 - 68in IC R/C
Kiss-E - 30in Electric F/F
Ryans Rebel - 80in IC R/C
P-51 Mustang - 26in Scale Rubber F/F
Polen Special II - 19in Scale IC C/L
M-23 - 78in Glider F/F
Free Spirit - 76in Glider R/C
Aeroneer - 25in Scale Rubber F/F
Isaacs Fury - 33in Scale Electric R/C
Bothorne - 16in Rubber F/F
Blohm und Voss BV 141 - 28in Scale Rubber F/F
Para-site - 72in Glider R/C
Napier-Heston Racer - 32in Scale Rubber F/F
Turtle - 72in Glider F/F
eCLAWN - 32in Electric C/L
Vannus Minor - 28in Electric F/F
Vannus - 42in IC Electric F/F
SE5a - 24in Scale Rubber F/F
Puma - 40in Glider R/C
Sopwith Baby - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Gold Wing - 29in Rubber F/F
Jocy - 23in Rubber F/F
FAC Strategic Bomber - 20in Rubber F/F
Super Ebenezer - 29in Electric R/C
Bellanca Skyrocket - 36in Scale Electric R/C
Handley Page HP 42 - 44in Scale IC R/C
Avci II - 25in Scale Rubber F/F
Caproni CH1 - 56in Scale IC R/C
Project HLG: Flash - 17in Glider F/F
Project HLG: US Kid - 18in Glider F/F
Project HLG: Zing Machine - 18in Glider F/F
Heave Ho - 18in Glider F/F
Serce - 20in Rubber F/F

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VinPlanDex is is an exhaustive and complete index of every plan that has ever been posted on the Vintage & Old-Timer Plans thread.

In comparison Outerzone is a slightly random collection of plans in PDF format. Outerzone does not include all the plans posted on the Vintage & Old-Timer Plans thread. At a guess, only about 80%. Some plans on here are not from that thread. Also, some are direct submissions.

That link again: VinPlanDex