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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 16,536 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

Very nice! Love the tailwheel.
Mike : American Ace 30 : 13/03/2026

Hello, some time ago I finished the Spitfire by Towner (oz8686) and forgot to send in a picture [main pic]. Also here is the link to the build videos on youtube: Andrew Urquhart Faya : Spitfire : 13/03/2026

Photo of my Schweizer 1-34 [pic 007].
Jim Scott : Schweizer SGS 1-34 : 13/03/2026

Some photos of my Super Quaker [pics 006, 007].
Jim Scott : Super Quaker : 13/03/2026

Photos of my Strikemaster [pics 008, 009].
Jim Scott : Strikemaster : 13/03/2026

Some photos of my Kwik Stick [main pic, 008, 009].
Jim Scott : Kwik Stick II and IV : 13/03/2026

Photos of my Goldberg Skylane 62 [pics 018, 019].
Jim Scott : Cessna Skylane 62 : 13/03/2026

On a Honker I would probably have used a glow .15, so .15 x 2000=300 watts. About right for a 2 lb plane. Then I would start with a 40-50 amp ESC, a 9/5 prop, and a 3 cell pack and see how it goes.
dave : Honker Bipe : 13/03/2026

I built one in 1973. Gordon Burford Taipan TBR 15 powered, I loved it. It even won at a scale meeting! Mind you, there were only 2 entries and the other thing was even less scale than mine!
The Hein was a fine flyer and better at...
Ian Colquhoun : Kawasaki Hien : 13/03/2026

I have completed the framework, and will start covering soon. Pix of the framework are attached [pics 003-006].
Walter Kiernan : American Ace 30 : 12/03/2026

Here is video of the Komar in flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYaKF3LDnHQ&t=15s
Maciej : Komar : 12/03/2026

Hello Mary, Please find enclosed a photo of my Privateer plane [pic 011], plan oz4922. Powered with a Saito 40 four stroke engine and such an angel to fly.Regards,
Bryan Treloar : Privateer : 12/03/2026

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Latest Site Updates

American Ace 30 (oz5131): Replaced this plan with a much clearer copy, thanks to WalterKiernan.
12/03/2026

Windmill (oz16628): Added article, thanks to Pit.
12/03/2026

ES Sections (oz16611): Added further article (in Spanish) from RC Model Feb 1985, thanks to Valeria367.
09/03/2026

Dragon Wagon (oz16544): Added vectorPDF and CAD (dxf and dwg) versions of this plan, thanks to Valeria367.
09/03/2026

WingBAT P Plus (oz15914): Added kit review from RCM&E July 1997, thanks to RFJ.
06/03/2026

WingBAT Plus (oz15906): Added kit review from RCM&E December 1998, thanks to RFJ.
06/03/2026

Fury Mk2 (oz14249): Added variant plan, thanks to tyro185.
05/03/2026

Flinger (oz12995): Added full wing rib set, thanks to DavidCassidy.
05/03/2026

Happy Medium (oz5530): Added article, thanks to RFJ.
05/03/2026

Shimid and Heatwave (oz16603): Added vectorPDF and CAD (dxf and dwg) versions of this plan, thanks to Valeria367.
04/03/2026

Baby Flite Streak (oz4540): Added cleaned up decals in a zipfile, thanks to ArthurNicolae.
04/03/2026

Dragon Lady 60 (oz15987): Added kit review from RCM&E September 1999, thanks to RFJ.
27/02/2026

Swallow (oz14214): Replaced this plan with a cleaned-up version, also added redrawn parts sheet (inc redrawn wing layout), thanks to hjsaxe.
26/02/2026

Tow-Hi (oz14742): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, scanned from fullsize at 400 dpi, thanks to dfritzke.
26/02/2026

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Latest Plans text listing

P-51D Sharp Shooter - 37in Scale IC C/L
Cobra - 27in IC C/L
Curtiss F-11C Goshawk - 18in Scale Rubber F/F
Curtiss P6E Hawk - 28in Scale Electric R/C
Windmill - 24in IC F/F
Boxy-Z - 35in IC R/C
AP 13 - 102in Glider F/F
Super V Shark - 24in IC C/L
Fokker Spider - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Latecoere 302 - 36in Scale Rubber R/C
Piattellissimo - 118in Electric Glider R/C
Gnat - 18in Jetex F/F
Republic P-47 - 30in Scale Rubber F/F
Avro Type G - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Speedster - 12in IC C/L
Lockheed P-38J Lightning - 46in Scale IC C/L
Electro-Lite - 36in Electric F/F
Howard DGA-8 - 24in Scale Rubber F/F
Curtiss C-46 Commando - 36in Scale Rubber F/F
Cyclone - 18in IC C/L
Junior Whirlwind - 19in IC C/L
ES Sections
P-51 Mustang - 50in Scale IC R/C
Minnow - 38in Scale IC C/L
Waterman Racer - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Crusader - 59in IC R/C
Convair XB-46 - 28in Scale Rubber F/F
Weather Man - 19in IC C/L
Blatter 40 - 16in Rubber F/F
Shimid and Heatwave - 24in IC C/L
Profile Gee Bee - 34in Scale Electric R/C
ALCO Sport - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
15 Trainer - 46in IC R/C
Howard Ike - 42in Scale IC C/L
Sopwith Baby with Floats - 25in Scale Rubber...
Sir Maxalot - 45in IC F/F
Latecoere 631 - 36in Scale Rubber F/F
Scimitar - 52in IC C/L
Church Midwing - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Stormer - 48in IC R/C
Relic - 45in IC R/C
Little Brother - 26in IC C/L
Pietenpol Air Camper - 39in Scale IC F/F
Von Baron - 18in IC C/L
Fiat CR.42 Falco - 16in Scale Rubber F/F
HummBug - 24in IC C/L
Fairchild 24 - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Swizzle Stick 30 - 48in IC R/C
Henschel HS 121 - 79in Scale IC R/C
Navion - 34in Scale IC C/L

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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.

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