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Latest Comments

Aha, got it. Fixed the spelling now. Cheers :)
SteveWMD : Beaver : 19/01/2026

Typo, molded, not moulded, I have made that same “misteak”!
Dave
PS got the Sig Scamp scanned, you will get it soon.
Dave : Beaver : 19/01/2026

Hi, I bought a model built from this plan about 6 years ago [main pic, 005], I converted it to electric on a 4s lipo pack, lovely flyer. Sadly I sold it on about three years ago, so I plan on building one myself shortly which will be Four...
Martin Collins : Fiat CR.32 : 19/01/2026

This is my 3rd Tourist I built [pics 011, 012]. Now comes nr 4.
Reinhard : Tourist : 17/01/2026

Photo of the Hegi Auster [pic 006].
Norbert Ladenburger : Auster Aiglet Trainer : 16/01/2026

Ah, got it. Have added a link here, now.
SteveWMD : Canadair 215 : 16/01/2026

I don't know if Mr Dumas knows his plan is on Outerzone, but he has a very very documented website on this build:
http://bernard.dumas.perso.infonie.fr/
Dries Neyrinck : Canadair 215 : 16/01/2026

We have the plans for the Beaver and the Fleet Bipe - both of them used this foam wing - coming online in a couple of days, thanks to Dave.
SteveWMD : Sig Foam Wing Straight : 16/01/2026

Found some good pictures on the web searching DMI Falcon 402, which is the actual name. It's a turbine conversion, not a "Turbo."
D A : Cessna 402 Turbo Conversion : 16/01/2026

I recall that model. It was something like the standard for a (West-) German boy interested in aircraft to get one of those for his birthday or otherwise get a hand on one and gather his first experience in building and flying...
Niklas Oberfeld : Der Kleine Uhu : 16/01/2026

Tom, is there documentation for this airplane. I'd love to build it, but I couldn't find a 3-view drawing.
Mark Fineman : Cessna 402 Turbo Conversion : 15/01/2026

Just wish someone would dimension the parts especially the wing ribs
Bobpug : Osprey 100 : 15/01/2026

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Latest Site Updates

Hardesty Special (oz16520): Added alternate article scan, thanks to Pit. This is lower res but in greyscale, so the photos are easier to make out.
18/01/2026

Loadstar 40 (oz16515): Added kit instructions (16 pages, complete inc parts list), thanks to DPlumpe.
18/01/2026

Me 163 Komet (oz16518): Added vectorPDF and CAD (dxf and dwg) versions of this plan, thanks to Valeria367.
16/01/2026

Wing Ding (oz14175): Added cad file in DXF format, thanks to Cobra1.
15/01/2026

Marabu 6 (oz15979): Added instructions in English (inc parts list), thanks to GrahamDann.
14/01/2026

Nemesis (oz4947): Added power pod files (inc vector format), thanks to AJ.
12/01/2026

Focke-Wulf Ta 152 (oz3496): Added article, thanks to RogerB.
10/01/2026

Alfa-X (oz11054): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to Rennfahrer.
09/01/2026

Zeek (oz7794): Added kit instructions, also hand traced parts, thanks to GeorgeGilbert.
07/01/2026

SIG Foam Wing (oz16499): Added ribs (only) file, thanks to DougSmith, to fit on a sheet of A4.
07/01/2026

Aviatik II Floats (oz14541): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to Rennfahrer.
06/01/2026

Aviatik II Floats (oz14541): Added article, thanks to Rennfahrer.
06/01/2026

Strutz Aircrate (oz2415): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to dfritzke.
05/01/2026

01/01/2026: General News: Happy New Year! May it be peaceful and healthy for everyone, love Mary & Steve x

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Latest Plans text listing

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
Dihedral Dandy - 16in Rubber F/F
Lockheed P-38 Lightning - 26in Scale Rubber F/F
Voltimer - 44in Electric C/L
Midwing Wakefield - 44in Rubber F/F
Libellula - 67in Electric R/C
Cessna 195 Turbo - 27in Scale Rubber F/F
Auster Ambulance Bostonian - 16in Scale Rubber...
Jet Star - 31in Jetex F/F
18in Floats
Bobcat CLG - 18in Glider F/F
Kerswap 1040 - 79in IC R/C
SIG Foam Wing - 44in
Komar - 12in Rubber F/F
Cessna 177 Cardinal - 27in Scale Rubber F/F
Southern Martlet - 40in Scale IC R/C
Space Shuttle - 24in Scale IC F/F
Cadet - 14in Rubber F/F
Aviatik - 42in IC R/C
Morris Daddo - 68in Electric R/C
RC-1 900 - 79in IC R/C
Hot Wood - 19in Jetex Glider F/F
Fliar Phils Fliar - 17in Rubber F/F
Caudron C561 - 27in Scale Rubber F/F
Chipmunk - 89in Scale IC R/C
Pfalz D.XII - 25in Scale Rubber F/F
Telemaster 12 ft - 144in Electric R/C
Experimental Twin Tractor - 36in Rubber F/F
Open Road Special - 35in Rubber F/F
VB-2 - 96in IC F/F
Notwun - 28in IC C/L
Junkers Ju 88 - 43in Scale IC C/L
Caproni KB-11A - 16in Scale Rubber F/F
Sportsman 30 Late - 30in IC Rubber F/F
Stardust Special - 53in IC R/C
Sportsman 30 Early - 30in Rubber F/F
P-40C Tomahawk - 27in Scale Electric R/C

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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.

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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