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Well, the "alternate" plan file (identical construction to the main plan file) clearly states "THESE PLANS ARE FOR A STATIC MODEL ONLY". Chances are, the 'beefy' construction shown on both plans offered here would be too heavy for a good-flying FF model. Might do alright converted to CL, though. Cheers.
DB : Polikarpov I-15 : 12/03/2026

What type motor/prop with the 3S2200?
Steve : 1/2A P-51D Mustang : 11/03/2026

Looks like a really beefy design. Does anybody know how well it flies?
Martin K. : Polikarpov I-15 : 11/03/2026

Dear Mary & Steve, Ray Malmström's Aerocoupé [main pic, 003-005] was built to 18 g without rubber. The following were my changes: 6" VMC plastic prop (instead of 5"); band-on wings; wing tips tipped up to be flush with the upper wing surface and rearranged wing spars.
Power is one loop of 1.3x length 1/8" rubber. ROG's nicely and flies a dream. Only indoors so far with 700 turns/winds. I had to make absolutely no trim adjustments. Highly recommended.
Adrian Culf : Aerocoupe : 11/03/2026

Hi i built the Super Joy Stick (oz5881). It would be really nice if you could add the pictures [pics 021, 022].
Greetings from Austria.
Maxi Zeiler : Super Duper Joy Stick : 11/03/2026

Some photos of my Sterling Fokker D7 [main pic, 009-011].
Jim Scott : Fokker D7 : 11/03/2026

Photos of my Vagabond [main pic, 006-008].
Jim Scott : Vagabond : 11/03/2026

Some photos of my Eastwind 100 [main pic, 004-006].
Jim Scott : Eastwind 100 : 11/03/2026

How very, very nice!, Thank you, Pit, you well of memory :)
Miguel : AP 13 : 11/03/2026

I've only built one of these, in 1956 when I was 11 years old. It towed and flew well, if not quite as well as my favourite, the KK 'Dolphin', but what I chiefly remember is the superb quality of the balsa in the kit. If only you could get wood like that these days!
John Park : Vespa : 11/03/2026

Wounderfull that you present the original AP13 here and some more fotos that were unknown to me up to now, thanks!
Matthias Möller : AP 13 : 11/03/2026

Hi Valeria,
Thanks for confirming those dimensions, it's unusual for mistakes in the text to make it through to publication like that. I've traced over the entire plan with my drawing application, mainly to increase the tail moment and avoid the need for tail weight.
Robin Lewis : Billy Bunter : 10/03/2026

Buenos dias, Attached some photos of my construction of the model KWIK FLI 180 [pics 004-008].
Saludos,
Severiano Hernandez : Kwik Fli 180 : 10/03/2026

Here's one of my latest models, I forgot to send you some pictures... it's the Aiglet A1 glider oz5345 from Aeromodeller [pics 008, 009], I've always wanted to build this one. Some details of the model, which are minimal really; yellow and red (blood and custard, yes I know!) medium Modelspan tissue over the all-balsa framework, built precisely from the plan. I did give it a quick hand launch from our front door and it glided for perhaps 80 metres, dead flat straight glide, landing right up the road after just missing the top of a lamp post. At almost 83 years of age, you would think I'd know better! By all means use this if you like, I really don't mind either way. It's just so good that we modellers share pictures of our models.
John French : Aiglet : 10/03/2026

Aha, got it. OK all done. Let me know if I missed something :)
SteveWMD : Piattellissimo : 09/03/2026

Thanks for that will correct asap
And ask Steve for corrections.
Cheers Matze
Marthias Möller : Piattellissimo : 09/03/2026

Wonderful!
Fidia correct second name is Piattelli, with double T. So Piattellissimo.
See https://www.officinemeccanichereggiane.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/la-luce-negli-occhi-Ing-Fidia-Piattelli.pdf
Pit : Piattellissimo : 09/03/2026

I need to correct myself, the larger Global Cutlass had a span of 52”, it was designed for a .45 (or thereabouts) engine. Doh!
dave : Cutlass 10 : 09/03/2026

Hey Folks. Here's my take on the Elf 20 [main pic, 010, 011]. Mostly balsa construction with a bit of ply here and there, and basswood spars. 1030mm span since all was a bit Heath Robinson because the work photocopier wouldn't cooperate. Manual measurements, whacky scaling (not helped by dodgy maths!) and freehand drawing were the orders of the day in producing plans
Fixed tricycle U/C, recycled from a previously wrecked bird. I hand launch (size of prop I'm using means the blades ground-scuff at Vr), but wheel landing. I might shrink the prop and up the battery S......so that I can get the thing both up and down on its own legs!
2200kVA motor, 1500mAh batt, 8 x 6 prop - all AliExpress sourced, as is the covering, servos, radio and hardware bits and bobs.
The maiden was interesting since I missed the bit about the elevon setting and I aligned them with the outer wing reflex. Ooooops. Adjustment has them closer to neutral.
I find the Elf 20 flies very well, looks very different and has a good flight envelope. Quite forgiving, too, thankfully.
I am grateful to you for providing such a fine resource. I have used your Site many times and built some amazing craft as a result. Thanks so much.
from New Zealand,
Simon Amos : Elf 20 : 09/03/2026

Hi Mary, I've just completed the Bristol Bullet, oz12955, see a couple of pictures attached for the site [main pic, 004]. I'll let you know the link for the youtube video when I've flown her.
Cheers,
Cliff Harvey : Bristol Bullet : 09/03/2026

"... and I was pregnant for a few years ..."
Matthias, I didn't know you were an elephant :))
I'll grab me coat!
Miguel : Piattellissimo : 09/03/2026

Thanks a lot for the compliment!
Matthias Moeller : Piattellissimo : 09/03/2026

Matthias produces masterpiece after masterpiece, it's mind boggling how someone can be so proficient, the original designer also seemed like such a fascinating man, and what a tragic ending for him
Madhukar : Piattellissimo : 09/03/2026

Wow. Scientific really mislabeled this one. It is actually MUCH closer to a P-43 (one of the predecessors of the P-47).
DB : Republic P-47 : 08/03/2026

Although labeled as a P-47 this plan is a pretty decent rendition of a P-43 Lancer, Republic's intermediate design between the P-35 and the P-47. Note the raised cowl guns, forward cockpit position and canopy framing. Hopefully someone has the printwood in their stash, this would be a fun build.
Mike Kelly : Republic P-47 : 08/03/2026

I've been fortunate enough to witness a fly off between Larry Jolly, with what I think was a Flinger, and Joe Wurtz, with a model of his own creation. The air seemed very dead. I don't know if those guys have telekinetic powers or are just really good at reading air, but it was amazing to watch.
Besides electric power, a model like this can be entertaining when flown off a small high start, sized to launch at the height of a decent throw. Go easy on the rubber size, though. The Flinger, which has a full d-tube, can probably take a significantly harder launch than my Skeeter did, though. I'd get flutter if I pulled back too far.
If you are using an overhand throw, warm up first, and never throw at 100 percent effort unless you're in great shape and have worked up to it slowly.
LR : Flinger : 08/03/2026

Hello,
Strangely, I received a smaller version of this airplane designed by Leonard Wagner in my mail today (3-7-1926) having purchased it on eBay. It appears complete. The landing gear and the nose block have been started but the print wood is intact. The plans are usable with common edge wear like so many from this far back. I will do my best to submit a picture of the plans and print wood soon.
Ken Budensiek
Ken Budensiek : Ryan ST : 08/03/2026

Remarkably accurate for its period . Dare I suggest correcting the profiles of the fins which were virtually symmetrical?
Richard Falconer : Lockheed P-38J Lightning : 07/03/2026

Another lash-up from Aero-Flyte models.
Wing area quoted as 134 sq inches (actual 113 sq inches, 2 wing halves per vintage B rules therefore under area by 11 sq inches).
Wing chord at fuselage to be increased to 6 inches to gain extra area. Wing leading edge to be moved forward 3/4 of an inch and the engine to moved back 1/2 inch.
In short model will not fly as currently designed nor meet Vintage B team race rules.
Peter Lloyd : Rambler : 07/03/2026

That's a real beauty, thanks for sharing. Might be my next project, please keep us posted!
Jan : Henschel HS 121 : 06/03/2026

Definitely no formers, although they could be easily reconstructed or taken from other plans. The Howards are probably among those aircraft that are far more numerous as models than the real ones.
Martin K. : Howard DGA-8 : 06/03/2026

More photos of the DH1a [main pic, 011-015].
Gino : De Havilland DH.1A : 05/03/2026

Couple of photos of DAG-R2 [main pic, 003]. Feel free to use if you want. Kind regards,
Hugh Graves : DAG R2 : 05/03/2026

Looks quite hard to launch without your hand being involved ;)
Raffaello : Mitey Atom : 05/03/2026

What's interesting about Tom Akery in addition to his plans is the discovery of planes that we don't always know. Thank you for these pages of history.
Olivier : Curtiss C-46 Commando : 05/03/2026

Ah, I got it now. Thanks but we have that article (and plan) up already at Waterman Gosling (oz8952)
SteveWMD : Waterman Racer : 05/03/2026

In current day terminology, also referred to as "Simplex" airfoil patterns.
D A : ES Sections : 05/03/2026

I can upload a copy of this latter article, if anyone is interested.
Jan Novick : Waterman Racer : 04/03/2026

A version of the Waterman Gosling was featured in Aeromodeller magazine, Dec, 84.
David Hill : Waterman Racer : 04/03/2026

This is definitely not a trainer. This is a state-of-the art speed model from the 1940s. The engine shown on the plan is an Arden .19 and it would definitely be very quick with that, or the Bantam .19 also shown. And quite tricky to fly for someone not experienced with speed models.
Simon Blake : Junior Whirlwind : 04/03/2026

Hi Steve, Picture for the Modelcraft Nimbus attached [main pic]. I will publicise your message about the fake Outerzone site in my column. Best Regards,
Andrew Longhurst : Nimbus : 04/03/2026

Hi, Here are some pictures of a Frog Fortuna that I have just built using plans from Outerzone [main pic, 005-009].
I’ve modified it for R/C, it’s covered in tissue over laminating film. Thanks,
Mark Grant : Fortuna : 04/03/2026

My Spillo, scratch built from Outerzone plans a few years back [pics 003-005].
Jim Scott : Spillo : 04/03/2026

"Power off, Junior glides smooth and steady to a beautiful landing." Yeah, right!
bill dennis : Junior Whirlwind : 04/03/2026

The Crusader kit came with a double tapered sheeted foam core wing. So no wing is shown on the plan. A couple graced our field back in the '80s and they were a snappy sport aerobatic model.
Andy : Crusader : 04/03/2026

A little more on the Waterman Mercury Gosling Can be found at: https://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft33265.htm
Jan Novick : Waterman Racer : 04/03/2026

With the more obscure ScaleTypes, this happens. If and when someone creates a Wikipedia page for the Waterman Gosling, we'll use that link of course.
SteveWMD : Waterman Racer : 03/03/2026

We now have the 38 inch version of this plan at Minnow (oz16609) so today I'm moving this AT article across to there.
SteveWMD : Minnow : 03/03/2026

Thank you for adding these plans! When I was a kid I used to see this kit for sale on the Tower Hobbies website and always dreamed of getting it. I never got the chance to buy it before Dumas discontinued it. I've been looking on and off for the last few years for the plans with no luck!
Kyle Pointer : Cessna Skymaster : 03/03/2026

There is no link to the "rclibrary" site in this plan description. However, there are two files held there as "Waterman Gosling" see https://rclibrary.co.uk/3view/search/results.asp?keyword=gosling
D A : Waterman Racer : 03/03/2026

This is what I found by entering Waterman Gosling racer, https://all-aero.com/2025/05/03/waterman-gosling-mercury-gosling/
Douglas Babb : Waterman Racer : 03/03/2026

Good point. Thanks. Have added that now to the description text. There is no Wiki page to link to for the ScaleType, as yet.
SteveWMD : Waterman Racer : 02/03/2026

Known as the Waterman Gosling
Ted Avey : Waterman Racer : 02/03/2026

The plan does not print the full 72" wing span so be warned there is some sizing not quitte right.
Also scan looks to be enlarged from what was scanned, as all the lines are quite wide and in places broken or dotted. Making the parts will be a challenge given the wide width of some lines around formers and ribs.
Paul S : Time Flies : 01/03/2026

Well Svein... seems to me there's only one true legitimate way to find out. Let us know if it works out.
RC Yeager : ULS Cherokee : 01/03/2026

See FAI pages from 2020 on Weatherman vintage speed contests, here: https://www.fai.org/news/online-contests-weatherman-vintage-speed
Pit : Weather Man : 01/03/2026

Kö has lot more interesting models such as KöC (F1A), KöD. Hope to get plans soon.
Reinhard : Koll : 01/03/2026

A derivative of the plan the Bladder 40 is available from Volare’ products in the US as a short kit.
https://volare-products.myshopify.com/search?q=blatter
Thomas Solinski : Blatter 40 : 28/02/2026

Can I build it with 6 mm depron?
Svein Westerheim : ULS Cherokee : 28/02/2026

@Luis: Great Painting!! b.t.w: did you use the original wing profile? Or a newer one?
xflieger : Republic P-47D Thunderbolt : 28/02/2026

Doh. Have uploaded the missing planfile here now.
SteveWMD : Blatter 40 : 28/02/2026

I'm sorry for the terse comment above, it shows one must not write when a) one is unwell, b) one is an idiot. a) is curable.
But yes, it is an impressive work of design art/science. Cramming all this beauty in 36" is a technical tour de force! A pity the prototype was not a great success, but beautifuk still.
Amphi trite (sic) - The old story. Be given a finger, ask for a leg :))
Thank you, Master Akery!
Miguel : Latecoere 631 : 27/02/2026

Renaming this one from "15 RC Trainer" to "15 Trainer" as that's I think the correct kit name.
SteveWMD : 15 Trainer : 27/02/2026

Hi, Robin.
I have the original plan printed in paper. The size of wingspan is, exactly, 30 - 9/16 in. And I can confirm your measurement for the TE, it's 3/4 in wide.
Greetings.
Valeria367 : Billy Bunter : 27/02/2026

If I detect a theme (gargantuan, water based, obscure) I wouldn't be surprised if Mr Akery presents a plan for the Sud-Est SE.200 Amphitrite.
Jan Novick : Latecoere 631 : 26/02/2026

Hello tombug... fuel connection is the downward spigot opposite of the needle valve (see rear venturi) shown in the photo. Exhaust is the annular elongated slit just below the cooling fins (the cylinder has holes cut out radially that line up with the slit; see plan just above the piston crown).
RC Yeager : Bar Humbug : 26/02/2026

Pylon as in pylon-mounted wing. With tags, not all will appear on home page or in search results (using card view), that would take up too much space. The plan details page is the definitive view.
SteveWMD : Sir Maxalot : 26/02/2026

I don't go for pylon. But i noticed the plan page has 3 tags, but the home page only shows 2 tags
des : Sir Maxalot : 26/02/2026

thanks steve and paul . im gonna shelve that one for a while an do another mini jazz instead , excellent site and hosts . BO****KS TO BOZO , KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
dave : Mini Funtana : 26/02/2026

The Bleriot on the plan is the "short wing" version, several different wingspans available. Not sure how well it would fly with this span, but it's up to you, any of them could be correct. They even made a real short wing for pilot training, barely capable of short hops but not sustained flight, a big help for student pilots.
doug smith : Bleriot : 26/02/2026

Hi, I changed the drive to electric [pic 013] with a brushless motor KV 2200. Hope it will fly.
Reinhard : Tourist : 26/02/2026

Herewith sending a photo of Bleriot 11 constructed by Mr Avinash Panchal [pics 003, 004]. From the old plan, some modifications have to be made to suit the current electric motor set up, and the CG of the model. Thank you once again,
Avinash Panchal : Bleriot : 26/02/2026

Dear Mary, Please find the last picture sent to me by Switzerland friends [pic 016]. Thanks for Your support,
Gianfranco Besutti : Guizzo 130 : 26/02/2026

Ah, the CAD file that we used to have here - I've been trying to work out what happened to that. I have found the detail now, the designer Doug Morris asked us to remove the CAD file, back in March 2021 and effectively replace it with the vectorPDF parts file. That was what he wanted.
SteveWMD : Mini Funtana : 26/02/2026

It seems like there are some serious issues with this plan, and these parts. For now we have to recommend extreme caution, checking everything. It may be in time that we can get a version of this plan that is corrected for the fit of parts?
SteveWMD : Mini Funtana : 26/02/2026

I understand not well. For example where is fuel connection and exhaust?
tombug : Bar Humbug : 26/02/2026

Paul o , thank you , I'm not going mad . Also when i lifted a rib from the plan and placed I on the fuz sidedrawing none of the holes aligned , looks like therib hamstrung 3 mm overall and not just a bit missing from one end
Dav3 : Mini Funtana : 26/02/2026

I flew with all of those guys by the Rose Bowl in the late 70's. Pasadena Soaring Sociaty was the club. Mark also designed an open class super albatross that Craig Foxgord had lots of success with.
Doug Wyman : Albatross : 26/02/2026

Dave. I saw your comment today and thought i'd have a quick look. I imported the vector files into QCAD and concentrated on the ribs. All of the patterns for the ribs that i measured fall short by around 3 mm. I can't see a CAD file in the downloads. But yes, this drawing needs checking.
Paul O : Mini Funtana : 26/02/2026

Having cut a set of ribs and built a wing panel I have a question is it my download or are all the wingribs short . also the wing spar holes dont line up with the ribs or fuz formers , seems either a lot of measurements are out or i have a dodgy copy of my laser software as nothing fits proper when i measure it up... any suggesions please
Dave : Mini Funtana : 25/02/2026

Hank just passed the original model to me and I will donate it to Warren Walker for his Man Cave museum/workshop/ BBQ emporium. Warren has an amazing collection of important designers models
Larry Renger : Charger : 25/02/2026

Morning, Just completed the Avenger which has an electric power train [main pic, 003]. Thought you may want to update the pictures on your web site. Regards from Australia,
Neil Alleyn : Avenger : 25/02/2026

Hi Outerzone, Please see pictures [main pic, 004, 005] of the prototype Charger by Jim Mayfield. Jim was a good friend of my dad and he gave me this model before he passed away. Please enjoy the pics and keep up the good work.
Hank : Charger : 25/02/2026

Impressive!
Miguel : Latecoere 631 : 25/02/2026

I've been looking at this plan with a view to building it and there's a bit of an anomaly somewhere. The plan says it's 34" wingspan, but the PDF measures 30". Also the plan states the T.E. is 1" wide but it actually measure 3/4". I'm inclined to think the PDF is correct and the text on the plan is wrong.
Robin Lewis : Billy Bunter : 25/02/2026

Thank you Jan! I will update when she has had her test flights. Cheers, Ramses
Ramses de Looff : Curtiss Jenny : 25/02/2026

Great looking model, Ramses. Love the attention to detail! Hope the test flights go well.
Jan Novick : Curtiss Jenny : 24/02/2026

My Magicfly was a marginal flyer on 8 x Sub C Nicads so I eventually shoehorned an OS10 and tiny fuel tank into the front end whereupon this beautifully kitted airframe flew like a dream and gave me many years pleasure.
John Lichz : Magicfly : 24/02/2026

Oh great! Now what am I going to do! I do love seaplanes! Dave, stray on target, stay on target, CL-215 first!
Thanks for all your efforts Tom!
David Lentz : Latecoere 631 : 24/02/2026

Goodmorning Mary and Steve, I have finished my Aerographics Curtiss Jenny [main pic, 003-006]. A Gasparin GM-120 CO2 engine for power (for which installation details are on the plan). Attached are some photos of the finished Jenny, ready for the test flights. I have got build pictures at my website: https://www.delooff-aeroplanes.nl/
Best regards,
Ramses de Looff : Curtiss Jenny : 24/02/2026

Hi Tom,
where DO you dig up all these obscure birds? I always thought of myself as a nerd when it comes to rare aircraft, but I tip my hat to you.
Cheers, Martin
Martin K. : Latecoere 631 : 24/02/2026

The photographs that I contributed of my Ohm Special are my copyright.
Steve and Mary at https://outerzone.co.uk have my full permission to reproduce and publish my photographs.
Any other website should request my permission before publishing my copyright photos.
bozo and arerofred please take note.
Danny MZ : Ohm Special : 24/02/2026

This is my Spectre built in 2026. Mk17 engine
Irek : Spectre : 23/02/2026

Hello friends of Outerzone, I want to start by congratulating and thanking you for such a magnificent collection of plans available to all of us who practice this hobby. Today I want to show you some pictures [main pic, 007-011] of this warbird I built. Its wingspan is 86 cm and it's equipped with a G-mark .061 RC motor. It has three controls: elevator, ailerons, and motor. I had attached landing gear, which I later removed to avoid adding unnecessary weight. I hope you like it; I personally loved its flight and performance. Greetings to all.
from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Luis A Piana : Republic P-47D Thunderbolt : 23/02/2026

Good night. I am sharing more pictures [main pic, 011] for my Miss World’s Fair 50” for Outerzone Gallery.
Thanks.
Enzo Mariano Paludetto : Miss Worlds Fair : 23/02/2026

Pics from my build [pics 011-014], very similar (but not as nice) as one already on there. There is an error on the reg on that one, should read CF-WFN, not WF-CFN, nearly got drawn into the error. Weighs 8.2g
Cheers,
Peter Brown : Found Centennial : 23/02/2026

You can also email me at kanataaircraftmodels@gmail.com
Mark Winstanley : Relic : 23/02/2026

Steve, Almost two years ago my Stevens Aero Shaft .25 had a wing bolt failure in flight. The fuselage was beyond repair but the wing and empennage were essentially undamaged. So I built a George Chabot Kwik Stik ll fuselage from OZ plan 12724 to match the wing cord. It weighs about 6 ounces more than the Shaft, but I built the fuselage in about two hours from materials I had on hand. It seems very rugged and it flys great [pics 005-007].
Specs; 51 3/4" span, 612 sq in area, 37 ounces,Turnigy 3536-1300 motor, 9x6 APC prop, 40 A ESC, 2200 mAh 3S Lipo, 2 K-Power and 2 Tower Pro 9g servos, FS-i6A receiver.
26A at 10.9V for 285W of power.
Outerzone plans to the rescue!
Thank you,
Tom Binkley : Kwik Stick II and IV : 23/02/2026

Hi! Maidenflight 13th of February! My Cirrus with a different fuselage [pics 013, 014], maybe made in GDR in the early 70s. Ruddy according to plan, slightly wider, elevator an e-bay-offer, airfoil thicker. Two servos, spoilers will be activated soon...
Reinhard Lehmann : Cirrus : 23/02/2026

Scratch built. OS Fl 70 engine [pics 011-012].
Saquib Naeem : Ultimate Biplane 40 : 23/02/2026

Good Evening! I'm Enzo Mariano Paludetto. Attached are photos [pics 009, 010] of the Miss World's Fair 50" even before the covering, for publication on the Outerzone page. Thanks!
Enzo Mariano Paludetto : Miss Worlds Fair : 23/02/2026

This one appears to be a smaller version of the Flat Top Stormer by Doug Spreng, early sixties. It's one of the all time great airplanes from that era, very popular with the Gulf Coast RC Club at that time. I would add ailerons and reduce the dihedral, no need to go without ailerons. Doug Spreng is famous for developing the servo system now used by every radio in use today. He never patented his circuit and every other radio manufacturer immediately copied it. It was that good.
doug smith : Stormer : 23/02/2026

Contact details for Kanata Aircraft Models are found here: https://www.facebook.com/KanataAircraft/
SteveWMD : Relic : 23/02/2026

Also, who do I contact regarding the "short kit" for the Relic.
Cheers,
David
David L Hammond : Relic : 22/02/2026

Here is a source for a middling scan of the original Sig plan (from an old RC Universe thread), see post #8
https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/golden-age-vintage-antique-rc-196/2917393-sig-relic-beaver.html#&gid=1&pid=1
All the straight wing planes are posted there, I sent you scans of the 2 actual full size plans I have, which you have already posted. The poor scans are from the old AMA kit plan book. See post #23.
dave : Relic : 22/02/2026

Greetings,
Anyone out there happen to have an "outline" of the missing fuselage formers (i.e. F2, F3, F6, etc.)?
Cheers,
David
David L Hammond : Relic : 22/02/2026

Just completed a slightly scaled up version. 36 inch span using depron foam and balsa. Power 480 electric motor, 40 amp esc. And 9x6 prop. 3S 2200 battery. 1 pound 11 Oz all up. Nice smooth flights with no bad habits. Followed the plan for CG. It is sensitive to slight adjustments in elevator trim.
John T : Quickie : 22/02/2026

It's a great design. I built the Air Tractor from this same plan with some modifications to its structure to make it much lighter and use a 1050kv brushless motor with a 2200mAh battery. It flies spectacularly and performs very realistic low-level maneuvers. Great plane.
Greetings from Bogotá Colombia.
CARLOS BOLAÑOS
CARLOS BOLAÑOS : Air Tractor AT-802 : 21/02/2026

This is a great flying model and a lot easier to build than the Lanzo Bomber. The pylon is flat. On the Bomber, it’s built up and attached to the edge of the diamond fuselage.
I do think it looks better with the cowl which you can copy from one of the other Playboy Senior plans.
Manfred Lutz : 1989 Bomber Beater : 20/02/2026

Hi Roger.
This build of 300 3d i is stunning
Pawel : Extra 300 : 19/02/2026

Former 8 does not look like the front view fuselage cross section. The formers look "oblong" rather than "round."
D A : SOCATA Daher TBM 960 : 18/02/2026

Obviously, there is a big mistake on the plans. Nobody would attempt to fly a model with the C/G at the place indicated on the plans. You would be surprised how often this happens, although not this badly. Look on the plan sheet, Fred didn't draw the plans. They were professionally drawn by somebody else who got it wrong. RCM frequently paid somebody to draw the plans when needed, introducing another opportunity for error. I built a KAOS from the RCM plans, because the kit plans didn't show the ribs, no rib drawings needed if you bought the kit. My ribs didn't fit, even though I went to great lengths to get them correct, I still had to add many patches to get them right. I flew my KAOS yesterday, flew beautifully, like any KAOS. If you look at the RCM pictures, the finished model isn't the one Fred built. Maybe the C/G is where it ended up before being flown. Notice the long nose for the lightweight Rotax engine sometimes used on the homebuilt. With an OS 19 engine, I can see where it might balance right where the plan says. If it looks right, I'll fly right, and if it looks wrong, don't fly it.
doug smith : BD-6 : 18/02/2026

As always, an immaculate plan and construction. Thanks, Matze
Jan Novick : Henschel HS 121 : 18/02/2026

But... but... if the problem is that the CG is shown wrong in the plan and quite a few people have identified this and offered insight as to where the CG should be... does any would be builder really need to stay away from this plan?
RC Yeager : BD-6 : 18/02/2026

It can still fly with no outboard wing...
Ralph Josey : Eagle : 18/02/2026

I built this back in the day and it was probably the worst plane I built and flew. With the experience I have today I might have figured out the CG was off. Back in the day it was hugely frustrating for someone starting out. I’d stay away from this plan, it will only bring you grief
David Pentland : BD-6 : 17/02/2026

Thanks Tom! Looks great!
Clay Hammond : SOCATA Daher TBM 960 : 17/02/2026

Hi Steve, Found some pics on my Pinterest boards in regards to the Aeroflyte Cougar [pics 003-005]. Regards Steve.
tyro185 : Cougar : 15/02/2026

Dear Outerzone, Attached is a photo [pic 015] of the Guizzo 130 model by Gianfranco Besutti. Superb model. Flies perfectly. The build was a lot of fun.
Sincerely,
Walter Vosseler : Guizzo 130 : 15/02/2026

Bonjour Mary et Steve, here is a Joker 25 Kato [main pic, 007, 008] from a Kato M kit. I also have the 60 version kit.
Bien cordialement,
Jean Luc Folliguet : Joker 25 : 15/02/2026

I've never seen a model of this type (or indeed any type) needing that much sidethrust.
bill dennis : Auster J4 : 15/02/2026

Got it. Ok have tagged Joe Granai as the designer now. Many thanks :)
SteveWMD : Bellanca Cruisair : 14/02/2026

I have a version of this plan showing Joe Granai as the designer, Bill Patterson as draftsman.
dave : Bellanca Cruisair : 14/02/2026

Hello, Here's my one. This is an ARTF from Super Flying Models. Regards,
Murat Kece : Fournier RF-4 : 14/02/2026

Thank you guys so much for the fast, helpful and conclusive feedback. I'm glad your english is much better than my italian :D With templates! I can imagine that works. Never did that. Great. I will try that. If it fails I might come back to the cutting offer....thanks :) And I will try and translate too. Great tip too. Thanks again.
Best regards
Nick
Nick : Lockheed Super Constellation : 13/02/2026

Nick; contact me at kanataaircraftmodels@gmail.com. I might be able to cut a set of ribs for you. I’m in Ottawa, Canada.
Mark Winstanley : Lockheed Super Constellation : 13/02/2026

I've just remembered - in 1956, a school friend showed me an Ace kit he'd been given (I don't think he ever built it) which had a balsa prop., as shown on your plan. It was semi-finished, actually sawn to a crude propeller shape with the correct twist in the blades (which were about 3/8" thick, as I remember). Correctly finished, it would have been a great deal better than the later plastic prop., which weighed a hefty16 grams.
John Park : Ace : 13/02/2026

Nick, You can take the PDF files and convert them to an image file (i.e. jpg, etc) with GIMP. Once converted to an image file you can drop the file into Google Translator which can translate the Italian to another language (English?) and the save the translated file back to your PC to give you a translated copy of the drawing. The saved translated file will be a low resolution, but it will give you a copy in the language you can read.
RogerB : Lockheed Super Constellation : 13/02/2026

The article say:
Ribs from 1 to 16 are obtained from a bloc of balsa sheets packed and sanded with ribs templates.
Ribs from 16 to 20 are obtained from a bloc of balsa sheets packed and sanded with ribs templates.
For the tailplane the same with 1 to 10 ribs templates
I'm Italian, my english is quite bad unfortunately
pit : Lockheed Super Constellation : 12/02/2026

Hi there, I would love to build this bird but looking at the plans I miss the profiles for most of the wing ribs. Can anyone explain how to fabricate those wing ribs in a sensible way or where the clue is hidden in the plan how it should be done? I would be very thankful for any ideas and hints. My italian is quite bad unfortunately.
Best regards
Nick
Nick : Lockheed Super Constellation : 12/02/2026

Hello again, A couple more photos [main pic, 004] for submission. Cheers,
Scott O’Brien : Tough Cookie : 12/02/2026

Hello, I notice under the new plans section this now features, the Dragon Wagon (oz16544). Attached are some photos [main pic, 005, 006] of one I made a couple of years ago that you might like to add to the record. Cheers,
Scott O'Brien : Dragon Wagon : 12/02/2026

Hi, I found some photos [main pic, 006-009] that you might want to add to the plan page for the Swee Pea and Stinger.
Scott O'Brien : Swee Pea and Stinger : 12/02/2026

Hi Mary, hi Steve, Please find a couple pictures attached [main pic, 004, 005] of the Guillow's Zero profile model. Here is a short video as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0GOBU6q02E
Thanks for all the inspiration! Cheers, Alex
Alexander Weber : Japanese Zero : 12/02/2026

Have switched the pics around again, to show the original glider model. The main pic at top of the page now shows Gianfranco himself with the yellow and blue model.
SteveWMD : Guizzo 130 : 12/02/2026

This was a great model for the 020 Replica FF event. It was my first old timer model--way back in 1984. Not really competitive against the 020 Stratostreak--but a fun build nonetheless. And I went on to build and fly a couple of full size Mercury models--one with spark ignition for FF and another electric for RC--there is a lot of lumber in the big ones.
Mike Myers : Mercury : 11/02/2026

Is that a pulse jet?
tom : Chimbo III : 11/02/2026

Turns out there was never was any article with this plan. Thanks to Pit for confirmation on this.
SteveWMD : Flying Aces Sportster : 11/02/2026

Built one almost 30 years ago. Unfortunately didn't get it finished. Now that I am retiring it is on my list to finish. Great plans. Well documented. Only thing I need now is the muffler.
Glenn : Heath Parasol : 11/02/2026

Nice pictures thx Vince, allways happy flyings cheers Matze
matthias Moeller : Star 13 : 10/02/2026

Hi Tom,
Oh yes I intend on sending a couple of pictures of the completed project!
Dave
David Lentz : Canadair CL-215 : 10/02/2026

The spats bring elegance.
Miguel : Super Brigadier : 10/02/2026

Don José Gogorcena was my model-plane teacher between 1983 and 1986. He was, by far, my best teacher ever. Always patient, always kind, and always giving enough latitude for you to experiment and make evolve his designs.
Pablo Martínez : Chimbo III : 10/02/2026

Got it. Done now. See Solo (oz2444) for that Model Builder article and plan.
SteveWMD : Saker : 10/02/2026

Stan mentions his Solo design was in Model Builder Magazine, which is your plan #2444. Perhaps add a link from that comment to the page?
dave : Saker : 10/02/2026

Outstanding model Builder and family member.
Frank Allen : Grumman Avenger TBF-1 : 10/02/2026

Dave,
When you get her built, please post a pict here for Steve and Mary to post.
Thanks...it was a very interesting aircraft.
Tom
Tom Akery : Canadair CL-215 : 09/02/2026

Hi Mary/Steve, Attached are pics [main pic, 006-008] of my recently completed model of Noel Stephenson’s design. I nearly finished it over a year ago, but it got put to one side and I only recently decided it was time to finish it off!
Power is a PAW 149 TBR-GT, hopefully enough to persuade it to perform some simple aerobatics.
Regards,
Robin Lewis : Miles M.20 : 09/02/2026

Hello to both of you, Here are the photos of the Aérosport 18 [main pic, 003] taken... some time ago and I have just found it. Yours sincerely,
Olivier : Aerosport 18 : 09/02/2026

Tom, I cannot thank you enough for your effort in drafting this plan! The best way to honor it would be to build it. I'm currently building the Cal Aero Playboy Senior oz6384, 36-inch WS. I'm about 2/3s done with it. I acquired a Cox 020TD for the Playboy from Ebay and refurbished it, which was an adventure all on to itself! The 020 is running nicely. I'm a slow builder, but once I finish the Playboy, I will start on my CL-215! This will surely light a fire under me to finish the Playboy!
Many Thanks to you and to Outerzone!
Dave Lentz : Canadair CL-215 : 08/02/2026

I've read (only once) that the Ranger 42 wing was/is the same as the foam wing Sig used. I'd like to see how the recently published built-up version of the Sig wing works on this.
Ed K. : Rumplestadt C Type : 08/02/2026

Doh, my mistake. Hit the wrong tag, should have been 'multi'. Fixed now, many thanks :)
SteveWMD : Canadair CL-215 : 08/02/2026

Pusher?
K.L.Hansen : Canadair CL-215 : 08/02/2026

Tom Akery I have drawings for a Socata/Daher TBM that I would love to see drafted into a FF model, but alas I am all thumbs when it comes to drawing. Are you able to assist? squawk.ident.0311@gmail.com
Clayton Hammond : Canadair CL-215 : 08/02/2026

Balsa USA kit, very rugged wing and it is a great flat spinner for aerobatics. A favorite flyer for years.
Marc : Swizzle Stick 40 : 08/02/2026

What a lovely plane and such a nice build. I will definitely build one soon. Thank you Larry.
Murat Kece : OA-1K Skyraider II : 07/02/2026

Beautiful build! The USAF trains crews for them out of Will Rogers ANG base here in OKC. One of them crashed 3 months ago with no injuries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBEm4qtJkyk
Thomas : OA-1K Skyraider II : 07/02/2026

Larry, I'd like to congratulate you on this fine design, an exercise in exacting CAD work. A great entire website: that's a nice stable there!
I had to notice your fascinating stained glass side :) Thank you for sharing these!
Miguel : OA-1K Skyraider II : 07/02/2026

Full marks to Chris Strachan then!
bill dennis : Facetmobile : 07/02/2026

I think the term ‘wallered’ is a perfect technical description.
Richard Falconer : Facetmobile : 06/02/2026

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 knowing I was an Alabama fan, he sent me two Tiger Paw decals as a joke. I installed them on the wing as insignia, flying it for years like that. I foolishly sold the plane, with engine, worst mistake I ever made. I even scaled up the plans by 50% to build an 80" span Sweet Stik, flew well with a Webra Speed 61. Hard to believe, but I hauled that model around in a Ford Fiesta, just barely fit with the tail on the dash and wing alongside the front seat.
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) side to side most of the flight and never seemed to be much under control, elevons in the back. We tried a bunch of adjustments, never quite made it fly in a reasonable manner. We considered it pretty much a failure.
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 tail light and balance at about 40 percent. It's an unfortunate name, but I guess somewhat understandable as it was produced right after Pearl Harbor.
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

Hi, here is my Marutaka Mini Devil [main pic] converted to electric power, scratch built using Outerzone plans. Thank you,
Gerry Santos : Mini Devil : 05/02/2026

Good day, with the second plan sheet, I wanted to point out the 1/2" squares are the fuselage paper gussets. And yes they act as their own scale check as they are exactly 1/2". The paper square fuselage gussets are made of ordinary writing paper. Also of note is the optional folding prop. This is a bit of wartime ingenuity as it is not only a folding prop; it also acts as a way of recycling broken propellers.
Best wishes,
Dan Rhinehart : Jap Slapper : 05/02/2026

So that's what happened to the one from Micro Models! I used to see it every afternoon when walking home from school, stopping by the shop to gawk at the stuff I couldn't afford. I always wanted that Husky......
Stu Maxwell : Husky : 05/02/2026

Joe Wagner actually published a scale up Dakota for RC called the Osprey. It had built up wings, as well. Ergo, you can have a Dakota clone without the sheet balsa wings of the original Dakota.
Tom B. : Northwest Dakota : 04/02/2026

Back in the day, me and my buddies all flew Flite Streaks, a very similar model to the Zilch, but with a simpler fuselage. Top Flite made a much better kit than Berkeley. We never used a wing plan for construction, leading and trailing edges already shaped to size. We put it all together in the hand with rubber bands holding ribs in the slots. They all flew, powered by the indestructible Fox 35. We never knew any other engine, expensive at $15, but we all had after school jobs. Our models were covered with Silkspan and clear dope, no color because we knew they wouldn't last long. $3.95 got you another kit. You may have to modify the wing construction for the Zilch, pre-carved parts no longer available, same system featured by the Flight Streak. Unless you want to go to a lot of trouble and carve your own. Possible but not easy.
doug smith : Zilch Mark 40 : 04/02/2026

Convair CV-540
Conversion from a Convair CV-340 aircraft with two Napier Eland turboprop engines in place of the piston engines. Six aircraft were converted by Napier for Allegheny Airlines.
Convair CV-640
Conversion from a Convair CV-340 or -440 with Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engines with four-blade propellers, in place of piston engines with three-blade propellers. The conversions were performed by Convair.
Douglas Babb : Convair 640 Napier Jet Prop : 04/02/2026

I spent a couple of weeks building one of these last autumn [main pic, 005] . I had seen someone achieving reasonable flights on Facebook so I assumed I would at least be rewarded by some sort of performance as it’s certainly light enough . Considering it is a delta one could have expected a modicum of stability but it was hopeless and worse unpredictable. There is no doubt that the designer, a Grumman employee, was talented but it cannot be claimed that the full size has caught on . This could be because one has to climb in from underneath (the opening of any top glazing in flight would cause a catastrophic loss of lift, and as like Concord the promised low speed approach has to be achieved by adopting a steep angle of attack the contraption has to be landed by peering through the floor!
I look forward to being corrected but only by successful builders please.
Richard Falconer : Facetmobile : 04/02/2026

Amazing what lengths modelers will go to in order to overcome obstacles like an almost total shortage of balsa during WWII, shipping routes across the Gulf infested with U-boats. Many kits at that time resorted to substitute materials that worked but not as well. I remember as a kid finding a box of rubber bands made in the war years. They were black and sticky and obviously not real rubber. That's why they were still there, nobody would use them. Cardboard made a somewhat usable substitute for some components. I've made ribs from foamboard for several years with success, prompted by lack of balsa on a Sunday night with hobby shops closed. I printed the rib patterns out and pasted them to stacks of foamboard, four high at a time, cut on my scroll saw with a fine blade. Four high pinned together is as much as you can cut without increasing errors. You end up with a supply of really nice ribs for little effort. Capstrips fit well on the flat rib edges. Use wood glue to avoid damage to foam core. See picture of my Ugly Duck wing [pic 010] showing foam ribs undergoing repair. Notice the foam core shear webs, also extremely strong. It's a pretty big model, 84", has survived a midair with little damage. I just glued the damaged ribs back and re-covered with MonoKote. Before building with foam ribs, I tested the structure to make sure it was strong enough. A test piece with spruce spars and foamboard shear webs, about 18" long was subjected to the usual hobby shop stress test. Nobody was able to break it. I felt better. The Duck has flown for 10 years, powered by a .60 engine, has hauled 5 pounds of candy in the bomb bay. I now have an Ugly Stik wing being re-covered in my shop with similar foamboard ribs, will fly again. Do not use Dollar Tree foam, not strong enough.
Doug Smith : Jap Slapper : 03/02/2026

U.A. has a note at bottom right that his plan was developed from a 3-view by Monsieur Fillon. A separate plan from the same base drawing.
Miguel : Farman Sport : 03/02/2026

Doh. Have added missing ScaleType tag now, thanks.
SteveWMD : Farman Sport : 03/02/2026

Seems to be another rendition of the famous Farman Carte Postale, also peanutized by Emmanuel Fillon (oz1010). The more, the merrier!
Martin K. : Farman Sport : 03/02/2026

A jig is provided for building the wing, so no plan needed.
See top right quarter of the plan.
k k iyer : Zilch Mark 40 : 03/02/2026

Hmmm, 40” span, 4 ribs outboard, 3 inboard, 2 at center spaced at fuselage width, couple block wingtips. Airfoil shown in side view….seems very doable to me.
dave : Zilch Mark 40 : 03/02/2026

No wing plan? How is the wing built without the plan? Thanks.
Eduardo : Zilch Mark 40 : 02/02/2026

Good day, Here is my recently completed Megow Japslapper [main pic, 005-009]. This was built using "Victory Construction", as per the original kit specifications. The glue of choice its tight bond as it works well with the paper and wood components. The gray card stock be omes very strong with a coat or two of Nitrate dope. Best wishes, Dan
Dan Rhinehart : Jap Slapper : 02/02/2026

Attached are a couple pictures [pics 005, 006] of my Bridi Sun Fli 4-20 for you to add to it's page if you care to. Thank you,
Jim : Sun Fli 4 20 : 02/02/2026

Dear Sirs, A new GUIZZO130 has been successfully tested by fly-field AGELLO on 31 January 2026 [pic 014]. Equipped with electric motor class 2212, foldable propeller 7x4, 2 cells LiPo battery in view of "independent" fly. The wing has been locally strenthened to ease the "porter" transportation.
Gianfranco Besutti : Guizzo 130 : 02/02/2026

Hi Mary, Attached are photos of my 1954 Joe Foster Wakefield [main pic, 003, 004]. It is reduced to 80% to qualify as a small nostalgia model at National Free Flight events here in the U.S. Thanks for making the plan available!
Brooke Linford : Wakefield Winner : 02/02/2026

construction blog at:
http://www.retroplane.net/gp1/page1.htm
pit : GP1 : 02/02/2026

Another Masterpiece by Vincent!
Madhukar : GP1 : 02/02/2026

Hello, I believe that nowadays any glider should be electrically powered. Glow engines have the disadvantage of being permanently on, and we know that for a glider, this is neither convenient nor necessary.
Danilo Garcia Hansen : RCM Big Bird : 02/02/2026

Hi Steve, is there a print wood plan available for this Comet 25 inch Aeroneer model?...
John Churchill : Aeroneer : 02/02/2026

I had incorporated a couple of mods to the Pizzaz plan that showed up in the Twist: elevator and rudder servos in the tail and some additional rudder surface ahead of the hinge line. Add some similar area to the elevator halves and you are pretty much there. The two are kissing cousins.
Dave
link to pdf: https://www.horizonhobby.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/default/dwa40595af/Manuals/HAN2660-Manual.pdf
Dave : Pizazz : 01/02/2026

Do you have hangar o twist plans?
Arthur : Pizazz : 01/02/2026

Got it. Have grabbed a model pic now. Many thanks :)
SteveWMD : Honza 2 : 01/02/2026

Hello Steve, you can find the photo of the original model on this webpage:
https://www.lmk205kz.cz/detail-modelu-honza/
JanC : Honza 2 : 01/02/2026

I built one of these in 1956, when I was 11 - my first attempt at a towline glider. If I remember rightly, I towed it up on fifty feet of sewing thread, and actually got quite a few decent flights out of it. A nice little model.
John Park : Cub : 01/02/2026

Simon is SO right about the wood quality - by the time I built my Ace (1985), I'd had enough experience of KK's rock-hard wood to use only my own balsa. Unlike some of Bill Dean's designs (notably the Playboy), the Ace has plenty of fin area and mine flew beautifully, especially after I carved a balsa prop. for it.
John Park : Ace : 01/02/2026

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