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We collect and share plans of vintage and old-timer flying model airplanes. For free. We do it together. And we've been doing it since 2011. No need to login, just grab and go. Thanks to you all, there are now 16,467 plans here for free download. We think that's pretty good going. Thank you for helping us to make Outerzone what it is, an awesome free archive of old-timer goodness. Three cheers for all of us!

   

Latest Comments

I loved my Sweet Stik, built upside down from the kit to make a low wing model, gear in the wing. It had a Supertigre 46 motor, one of the best running engines ever made. My brother was attending Auburn University at the time, and...
doug smith : Sweet Stik 40 : 06/02/2026

I do have some experience with this model, not all that good. I was selected to test fly one built by a friend, a bigger version of this model but still small and electric powered. It wallered (that's a technical term)...
doug smith : Facetmobile : 06/02/2026

Hi Steve, here is a link to a video on my YouTube channel regarding the model's history, build and footage of it flying - https://youtu.be/t9KLPjyCJOI
Mark Robinson : Noctule Mk2 : 06/02/2026

But in both cases the similarities are superficial.
pmw : Chickadee : 06/02/2026

See FAQ. In short there is no file upload, use email. Old school.
SteveWMD : Bearcat : 06/02/2026

Hi Richard
I think I saw Chris Strachan flying one successfully a few years ago. I had never heard of it but it was going well, without any drama.
bill dennis : Facetmobile : 06/02/2026

I have the cnc files but can't see how to upload them.
Stephen : Bearcat : 05/02/2026

Agreed! And another quite similar one appeared in Junior American Modeler, the JAM Trainer.
dave : Chickadee : 05/02/2026

Looks like a copy of the Royal Coachman.
Richard Browning : Chickadee : 05/02/2026

Of course, a person could build this with balsa and life would be a lot easier. 1/16 ribs with 1/32 cap strips. 3/16 square for the longerons. It sure looks like a Leon Shulman design and is likely the predecessor to the Banshee. Keep the...
Simon Blake : Jap Slapper : 05/02/2026

My Midwest Sweet Stick 40 [pic 005] converted to electric power, scratch built using Outerzone plans. Hope you can include in the gallery. Thank you,
Gerry Santos : Sweet Stik 40 : 05/02/2026

My Ok Models Pilot California 28 [main pic] converted to electric power, scratch built using Outerzone plans.
Gerry Santos : California 28 : 05/02/2026

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Latest Site Updates

Guppy (oz13196): Repalced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to Rennfahrer.
06/02/2026

Kinner Envoy (oz380): Added article, thanks to JeffGreen.
05/02/2026

Jap Slapper (oz2027): Added plan sheet #2 (showing remaining wing layout, also optional folding propeller mechanism) thanks to DanRhinehart.
04/02/2026

Supersonic (oz7491): Added original article, thanks to OskarsSpridzans.
03/02/2026

Jap Slapper (oz2027): Added parts, also kit instructions, thanks to DanRhinehart.
02/02/2026

Northwest Dakota (oz16547): Added article, thanks to DA.
02/02/2026

Cicogna (oz146): Added vector format plan, thanks to Cesare.
29/01/2026

Halberstadt DII (oz8718): Added printwood parts, thanks to GeorgeGilbert.
29/01/2026

Sleek Streek (oz16542): Added article by Bill Hannan 'Tips for Performance' from AAM Nov 1970, thanks to AdrianCulf.
28/01/2026

Antonov An-2 (oz8961): Added plan in SVG format, thanks to JonathanNoon.
26/01/2026

Scamp (oz16538): Added kit instructions, thanks to MarkWinstanley.
26/01/2026

De Havilland DH 2 (oz2205): Added intructions, also sheet 2 (colour scheme), thanks to GeorgeGilbert.
25/01/2026

Super Sport (oz16531): Added kit instructions, thanks to MarkWinstanley.
25/01/2026

Klipper (oz16535): Added kit instructions, thanks to MarkWinstanley.
25/01/2026

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Latest Plans text listing

Noctule Mk2 - 34in IC F/F
Avro 504K - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Cougar - 18in IC C/L
Chickadee - 41in IC R/C
Coxbate - 25in IC R/C
Convair 640 Napier Jet Prop - 36in Scale Rubber...
Facetmobile - 10in Scale Rubber F/F
Pietenpol Air Camper - 25in Scale Rubber F/F
Super Streak - 15in Rubber F/F
Farman Sport - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
GP1 - 70in Scale Glider R/C
Candy 30 DLG - 30in Glider R/C
Super Sleek Streek - 15in Rubber F/F
Northwest Dakota - 30in IC F/F
Hoosier Baby Daddy 24 - 24in Glider F/F
Consolidated Vultee XP-81 - 27in Scale Rubber...
Dragon Wagon - 17in IC C/L
Bristol Brownie - 14in Scale Electric R/C
Sleek Streek - 15in Rubber F/F
Wild Thing 40 - 48in IC R/C
Dusty - 35in Electric R/C
Lightning Bug - 27in Electric R/C
Scamp - 45in IC R/C
Rain Crow - 18in Glider F/F
Cessna C-425 Corsair - 36in Scale Rubber F/F
Klipper - 45in IC R/C
Race Cat - 31in Electric R/C
Beechcraft Model 17 - 16in Scale IC C/L
Legrand Simon LS.60 - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Super Sport - 45in IC R/C
Red Kite - 64in Glider R/C
RC Sport - 45in IC R/C
Tyro 1 - 14in Glider F/F
Canadair CT-114 Tutor - 27in Scale Rubber F/F
AJ Hornet - 18in Rubber F/F
Colt - 45in IC R/C
Fleet Biplane - 45in Scale IC R/C
MS 880 Rallye - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Beaver - 45in Scale IC R/C
Alfa Baby - 39in Electric R/C
Hardesty Special - 18in Rubber F/F
Monocoupe 110 - 49in Scale IC R/C
Me 163 Komet - 15in Scale IC C/L
Canadair 215 - 86in Scale IC R/C
Cessna 402 Turbo Conversion - 27in Scale Rubber...
Loadstar 40 - 73in IC R/C
Sig Foam Wing Straight - 45in
Raider - 36in IC R/C
Pete n Poke - 60in IC R/C
Wire Wheels

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About Outerzone

Outerzone is a listing of free vintage and old-timer flying model aircraft plans to download. The listing is free for everyone - you don't need to register or log in to download these plans.

You can view model plans by category tag (like say free flight, control line, radio control, scale, rubber, etc...) using the browse plans pages. Use the list all page for a full A-Z text listing. There is a keyword search on the search page, or you can try the advanced search page for more detailed searches. There is also an experimental area called the TagMatrix where you can view all the plans that match your own chosen combination of tags (and wingspan and year of origin).

For a quick visual fix, you can page through the latest plan thumbnails added or the latest model pics added, at 60 pics per page.

Outerzone was designed to be maintained and updated by volunteers called Site admins who get involved but (perhaps predictably) it hasn't ever really worked out that way. So with the exception of a few good people who have helped out here in the past (see below) at the moment it's essentially just me. See the FAQ page for more details on how this site works, and why.

Outerzone is also (I hope) a secure repository for vintage model aircraft plans that may have historical significance.

Got feedback? Suggestions? email me. Really, feedback is what we need most.

Want to help me maintain and update this listing? See the get involved pages for more details.

Want to make a donation? The continued running of this site (since launch in March of 2011) involves both time and money. If you want to make a small contribution then click here to donate using Paypal. And bless you.

 

Outerzone Contributor Roll of Honour

I want to list the names here of some people who have helped out directly with Outerzone:

aeromeddler, andykunz, augustawest, balsaworkbench, bernd57, bobfripp, chukychez, circlip, dannymz, dbhl, derickscott, dfritzke, eduardo barriga colombia, aerikjohnson, flyerflorio, haydon55, hogal, hkarlson, hlsat, jeffmac, jj, joefergusson, johnosullivan, kaorukiyose, karsten, keven64, kraftyone, lincoln, mikenelson, mikestuart, mjh, monique, mooneydriver, ozrs, patrickurbain, pgregory, pilgrim, pit, poacher, rchopper56, reddragon, rfj, rottensox, stickman, stormin, sundancer, theshadow, tonyp, vintage1, vloustalot

Did I miss your name? Then I'm sorry. Let me know. As far as scanning and posting plans on the RCGroups thread, there are just too many names to mention them all... but here are a few:

30560, 50+airyears, algy2, avernon, bobkeller, bjrn, cougdave, daddyrabbit1954, danito69, dplumpe, geew, generock, gthunter, haydon55, irish_lord99, jmp_blackfoot, jpm, ka-6br, kenny_e, locktite401, modelholic, nibor, orange&white, pd1, perttime, planeman, ralphb, ratracer, scaleviews, spockangel, srfalcon, starcad, tri-pacer, wtool

 

RCLibrary

Launched in September 2015, RCLibrary is the new sister site to Outerzone. A small but fast-growing collection of old-time modeller books and periodicals, held online as PDF files for free download. Everything is free. The library is open to everyone - you don't need to register or log in before you start downloading these titles. There are no charges or subscriptions. Basically, it's Outerzone for books.

That link again: www.rclibrary.co.uk

 

Vinplandex

Click here to visit VinPlanDex - the online index of RCGroups vintage plans thread 1265873. Complete with search facility.

What is the difference between Outerzone and VinPlanDex? Well...

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