Updates

Recent updates

13/08/2022: Pink Fink III (oz5893): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

13/08/2022: Little Toot (oz13940): Replaced the article with a clearer copy, thanks to theshadow.

13/08/2022: Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate (oz4810): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

13/08/2022: Charger (oz1726): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

13/08/2022: Cadet (oz6186): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

13/08/2022: All Star (oz7916): Replaced the article with a clearer copy, thanks to theshadow.

11/08/2022: General News: Things are still difficult here. Mary's dad is gravely ill, it may be that normal operation here of the Outerzone site slows down some. Lots going on at the moment. Thanks for your patience.

08/08/2022: Live Wire Jenny (oz4842): Added kit review from R/C Modeler, March 1964, thanks to RFJ.

04/08/2022: General News: Things are quite busy right now here at Outerzone Towers. A lot of things going on, so please bear with us. If you are expecting an email response, it may take a while longer than usual. By all means, carry on sending in plans, photos, comments etc, we'll just queue them all up and work through it all over time. Steve.

04/08/2022: Waco CG-4A (oz9708): Added article, thanks to Pit.

03/08/2022: RC Floater G-110 (oz12121): Added 3x supplement files: Cost Flyer, Ballast Box Addendum, Modifications Sheet, with thanks to Mike McIntyre.

03/08/2022: Simplex (oz3073): Fixed the scaling of the supplement file, to make it correct fullsize at 60 inch span, thanks to pulserudder. Previously set to 900 dpi, this is now 560 dpi.

03/08/2022: Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (oz13983): Added article, thanks to DPlumpe.

01/08/2022: Less n Extra (oz13981): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

31/07/2022: F-105F Profile (oz11448): Added vectorPDF and CAD (dxf and dwg) versions of this plan, thanks to Valeria367.

31/07/2022: Pegasus (oz13980): Added article, thanks to Pit.

28/07/2022: Stout 1937 Winner (oz10434): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

28/07/2022: Poppet (oz1511): Added article in German, from FMT, April 1966, thanks to pikpak.

28/07/2022: Thermal Chaser (oz200): Added article, thanks to pulplibrary.com

25/07/2022: Little Proto (oz13967): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

24/07/2022: Piper Cub (oz13966): Have rescaled this plan to 12 in wingspan. I am guessing this scan had been doubled in size (to 24 in) and that half of that at 12 inches is correct. Many thanks to vicnippert for spotting this.

24/07/2022: Piper Cub (oz13966): Added article, thanks to Pit.

22/07/2022: Sonic Cruiser (oz11817): Added kit instructions, thanks to Pit.

19/07/2022: Douglas C-47 (oz1250): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

18/07/2022: Atlantic (oz10358): Added article, thanks to Pit.

17/07/2022: Albatros D.XI (oz5515): Added complete article, thanks to RFJ.

17/07/2022: Curtiss Hawk AE3 XF6C-6 (oz5624): Added article, thanks to Pit.

15/07/2022: Siren C-30 Edelweiss (oz5214): Added kit instructions, in German, thanks to Stephan Krings.

15/07/2022: Swinger (oz13909): Added vectorPDF and CAD (dxf and dwg) versions of this plan, thanks to Valeria367.

13/07/2022: Mystery Racer (oz1627): Added article, thanks to Pit.

12/07/2022: Bandit (oz13941): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

12/07/2022: Killerwatt (oz13085): Added new rib files, thanks to Miguel, in both pdf and dxf format. Hopefully these correct the problem with the fit of the original ribs (see comments).

11/07/2022: Barnstormer Bipe (oz13936): Replaced the article with a clearer copy, thanks to Pit.

11/07/2022: Little Toot (oz13940): Added article, thanks to Pit.

07/07/2022: Excelsior 720 (oz2867): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

07/07/2022: Flying Fortress (oz13932): Added article, thanks to Pit.

07/07/2022: Grahame-White GWE6 Bantam (oz13930): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy scanned at 600 dpi, also added article, thanks to MB2020.

06/07/2022: Culver Dart (oz5569): Replaced this plan with a corrected version, thanks to Balsaworkbench. This fixes the scaling on the first sheet to fullsize.

05/07/2022: Jimmy (oz10471): Added decals plus cut sheets dxf, thanks to Alfons.

05/07/2022: De Havilland Chipmunk (oz803): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, scanned at 600 dpi, thanks to Guy Coleman.

04/07/2022: Windmill (oz13903): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to theshadow.

04/07/2022: ROG (oz11357): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to theshadow.

03/07/2022: Baby Biwinger (oz13924): Added original 1952 article, thanks to RFJ.

02/07/2022: Jetliner Ho-X-3 (oz13921): Added article, thanks to tiptipflyer.

02/07/2022: Comper Swift (oz3101): Replaced this plan with a clearer version. This is just a minor cleanup, fixed the alingment between the two pages, removed staple marks.

01/07/2022: Tippy Tim (oz2677): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

30/06/2022: Beechcraft Baron 58P (oz6940): Added kit manual, thanks to JeffGreen.

27/06/2022: Super Duper Joy Stick (oz5881): Added build log, thanks to Nick Ward.

26/06/2022: Zephir (oz12581): Added article, thanks to pikpak.

26/06/2022: Dummy Lifter (oz2128): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

26/06/2022: Lil Champ (oz8618): Replaced this plan with a clearer scan, thanks to JJ.

26/06/2022: Lil Toad (oz5897): Replaced this plan with a clearer scan, thanks to JJ.

26/06/2022: Swinger (oz13909): Added article, thanks to Pit.

24/06/2022: Pinocchio (oz13906): Added article, thanks to tiptipflyer.

24/06/2022: SE5a (oz12693): Added kit instructions, thanks to Andrew Ray.

24/06/2022: Flipper (oz1314): Added later article from RCM&E, March 1986, thanks to RFJ.

23/06/2022: General News: Have added a couple of new pages to the main menu. Under 'Browse' there are 2 new links to: by Designer and: by Publisher. These are currently under test, a bit untidy, but might be useful right now, especially if you are interested in listing out the Top 100 (by total plans) here on Outerzone.

22/06/2022: Ekko (oz13522): Added further article, from American Aircraft Modeler, March 1971, thanks to RFJ.

22/06/2022: Skydancer (oz13898): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

21/06/2022: Go-Hi VI (oz3545): Added article, thanks to Aeronorm.

21/06/2022: Petrol Duration Model (oz3440): Added article, thanks to Aeronorm.

21/06/2022: Bluebird and Hawk (oz13899): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

20/06/2022: Perdido (oz2474): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

19/06/2022: Lark 95 (oz12850): Replaced article with complete version, thanks to RFJ.

17/06/2022: Le Cyclone (oz9322): Added English translation of article text, thanks to JMP_blackfoot.

15/06/2022: Kestrel 2m (oz13887): Added kit instructions, thanks to GerritL.

15/06/2022: Kestrel 2m (oz13887): Added catalogue page, thanks to Pit.

15/06/2022: Holy Smoke 40 (oz13885): Added kit instructions, thanks to Paul Sluce.

14/06/2022: Nieuport 28 (oz3233): Added parts ID sheet, thanks to TJ. Note this has been scaled up to (hopefully) match the main plan sheets at 200 dpi.

14/06/2022: Voisin Canard (oz4641): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

14/06/2022: Rhubarb (oz13832): Added CAD drawing (in SVG format), thanks to HJ van Tol.

14/06/2022: IceBox 25 (oz9562): Added article, thanks to Pit.

13/06/2022: Bumbled Bee (oz13883): Added article, thanks to Pit.

11/06/2022: Dornier Do 335 (oz13875): Replaced this plan with a revised version, thanks to Tom Akery. This fixes the scaling to the correct fullsize wingpsan at 36 in. Thanks also to Fred for spotting this.

10/06/2022: Stits SA-3A Playboy (oz1959): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

09/06/2022: Carley C-12 (oz10138): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

08/06/2022: Whitehead 21 (oz13672): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to MB2020.

08/06/2022: Akro-Kat (oz6963): Added article, thanks to Robin Lewis.

07/06/2022: Tri-Star (oz13030): Added kit review from Model Builder, Jan 1996, thanks to rocketpilot.

07/06/2022: General News: Hi everyone - I've fallen really behind with emails these past few weeks. If you have sent us photos, plans, articles etc & I haven't written to thank you yet, please accept my apologies. Expect an email soon! Mary x

07/06/2022: Junar (oz7404): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

07/06/2022: Triple Threat (oz3696): Added article, thanks to Pit.

06/06/2022: BA Eagle (oz13415): Replaced the article with a more complete version, thanks to Pit. Note this includes a further drawing showing wing construction and UC gear assembly.

05/06/2022: Woody Pusher (oz13301): Replaced this scan with a much clearer copy, thanks to MB2020.

05/06/2022: Tiger 2 (oz12821): Added kit review from Model Builder, March 1995, thanks to rocketpilot.

05/06/2022: Pterodactyl (oz13867): Added semi-article, thanks to Pit. This is a page from Gull Wings Newsletter, Summer 2017.

04/06/2022: Curtiss JN-4D Jenny (oz11641): Added kit instructions, thanks to theshadow.

04/06/2022: Custom Privateer (oz574): Added article, thanks to davidterrell80.

04/06/2022: Custom Privateer (oz278): Have split this listing now, since we have 2 separate plans. So now the Air Trails magazine plan is (oz574) and the Berkeley kit plan is (oz278).

04/06/2022: Tinsydes (oz10171): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

04/06/2022: Bitty Viper (oz13864): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

04/06/2022: Pushy Cat (oz6118): Replaced the article with a clearer copy (in colour) thanks to theshadow.

03/06/2022: Cumuless (oz8390): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

02/06/2022: Fiesta (oz13861): Added article, thanks to Pit.

01/06/2022: Wega (oz4112): Replaced this plan with a corrected version, thanks to Harald.

31/05/2022: Aquila Grande (oz6768): Added kit instructions, thanks to Gratter.

31/05/2022: Bristol Blenheim (oz11253): Added alternate plan, thanks to Paul Sluce. This comprises 5 sheets, and includes all parts. It bears the legend: "Restored by great_plans 2008". It was distributed as a 1/6 scale drawing with wingspan of 112 in, and it included a note on each sheet saying...

31/05/2022: Sopwith Baby (oz13857): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

30/05/2022: Diamond Demon (oz8646): Added R/C conversion article from R/C Model World, September 1999, thanks to RFJ.

28/05/2022: Fournier RF4-D (oz13849): Added article, thanks to Alain Guillouard.

28/05/2022: Bristol Blenheim (oz11253): Added kit review from Electric Flight International, March 1999, thanks to RFJ.

27/05/2022: General News: Website maintenance notes: I have done a lot of work on the back-end of the site today, updating the database and upgrading some of the code. Just about finished now. This should not - famous last words - be interrupting your normal use of the site, or throwing up any errors, but no doubt I will have missed something because that's always the way this goes. My apologies for any problems that have popped up. Am just about done now and checking through, testing everything now, looking for any remaining issues. Let me know if you are having any problems using the site. Thanks all.

26/05/2022: Heinrich Victor Scout (oz13848): Added article, thanks to Pit.

25/05/2022: Focke Wulf Ta 152H (oz13843): Replaced this plan with a corrected version, now scaled to correct wingspan at 48-7/8 in, thanks to Miguel.

23/05/2022: Travelair 2000 (oz13840): Have rescaled this to correct fullsize at 18 in wingspan now, thanks to everyone who noticed the strange scaling.

23/05/2022: Old Square Sides (oz3140): Added original article, from Air Trails, July 1940, thanks to RFJ.

21/05/2022: Corben Super Ace (oz7109): Replaced this plan with a cleaned up version, thanks to Gene.

19/05/2022: Kadet (oz5276): Added electric conversion article from R/C Model World, November 2003, thanks to RFJ.

15/05/2022: Orion (oz13822): Added kit review from Flying Models, May 1961, thanks to RFJ.

14/05/2022: Orion (oz13822): Added decal pdf, thanks to JeffGreen.

13/05/2022: Orion (oz13822): Have moved the Top Flite Orion manual across to this listing. Previously it was a supplement to the MAN plan at Orion (oz927)

12/05/2022: Dornier Do 23 (oz13820): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

12/05/2022: Slow Poke 40 (oz8485): Added kit review from RCM, March 2001, thanks to RFJ.

11/05/2022: Double Feature (oz5932): Fixed the scaling on this plan now, thanks to Chris. Correct wingspan is 39 in.

10/05/2022: Poncelet Vivette (oz11164): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to JJ.

09/05/2022: Half A Delta (oz7466): Replaced this plan with a clearer scan, thanks to Ray.

05/05/2022: Jolly (oz7668): Added Jolly kit instructions sheet, thanks to Martin Huebner.

04/05/2022: Cap 232 (oz10827): Added kit review from R/C Model World, September 1999, thanks to RFJ.

03/05/2022: Der Kleine Uhu (oz4247): Added instructions sheet (full build text in 4 languages, also inc materials list) thanks to Martin Huebner.

29/04/2022: Miss Behaving II (oz13611): Have changed the scaling on this plan to print at fullsize of 68 in wingspan. The previous file was 2/3 scale.

28/04/2022: Y-Not (oz12830): Added vector parts zipfile (dxf and cdr files) thanks to Matt Foley.

28/04/2022: Sea King (oz7379): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to Brian Cox.

28/04/2022: Fli-Wing (oz13791): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

27/04/2022: Bristol Scout C (oz13476): Added kit review from RCM&E, March 1986, thanks to RFJ.

27/04/2022: Super Neptun (oz10243): Added instructions, thanks to Axel_VPF.

25/04/2022: Gnat (oz7357): Added (original) article, thanks to Pit.

25/04/2022: Decamorphoptere (oz13514): Added article, thanks to Pit.

25/04/2022: Douglas Boston Havoc (oz516): Added article, thanks to Pit.

22/04/2022: Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (oz13144): Replaced this plan with a revised version, thanks to Tom Akery.

22/04/2022: Chipmunk (oz7241): Added article, thanks to DPlumpe.

22/04/2022: Stinson Reliant (oz13386): Added kit review from RCM, December 2000, thanks to RFJ.

22/04/2022: Lanzo 1937 RC Stick (oz439): Added airfoil data drawing, thanks to TomRyan.

22/04/2022: Lanzo Bomber (oz6799): Added airfoil data drawing, thanks to TomRyan.

21/04/2022: Percival Mew Gull (oz13774): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

21/04/2022: Messerschmitt Me 262 (oz13776): Added article, thanks to Pit.

20/04/2022: Sopwith Triplane (oz13775): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

19/04/2022: Kan Doo (oz12694): Added letter from Pete Cock. This appeared in the 'Readers Letters' section of July 1976 Aeromodeller. In it, designer Pete Cock bewails the mistakes made (and liberties taken) in this published bad plan of his rather good design.

19/04/2022: Spirit Elite (oz12801): Added kit review from R/C Model World, December 2000, thanks to RFJ.

19/04/2022: Grumman F8F Bearcat Reno Racer (oz13763): Added article, in French, thanks to Alain Guillard.

18/04/2022: Fiat CR 42 (oz13771): Added alternate plan, which is less clear on sheet 1, but does include sheet 2 - which shows all the ribs and formers, thanks to Paul Sluce. This plan is stamped HE and is probably credit to hlsat.

18/04/2022: Lil T (oz4845): Added Power Pylon drawing with instructions, thanks to EugeneChernosky.

16/04/2022: P-51D Mustang (oz13766): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

15/04/2022: Astro Hog (oz969): Added kit instructions (actually from the later SIG kit), thanks to Pit.

15/04/2022: F-4 Phantom II (oz11304): Added instructions, thanks to WilberW.

13/04/2022: Ryans Daughter (oz13758): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

13/04/2022: General News: Today we've added the Wilsco 79, which is the last in our first batch of engine plans, with thanks to Ed Holly. For an overview so far see: outerzone.co.uk/plans.asp?cat=Engines. If anyone out there has more plans for aero engines, feel free to send them in now :)

12/04/2022: Or What (oz13741): Added kit instructions, thanks to JJ.

12/04/2022: Load Star (oz13652): Added kit review from RCM&E, October 1988, thanks to RFJ.

12/04/2022: Ikarus (oz2382): Added printwood parts, thanks to Axel_VPF.

11/04/2022: Dewoitine D.33 (oz1909): Replaced this plan with a clearer scan, thanks to dfritzke.

11/04/2022: MP 12 (oz13752): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

11/04/2022: Quadrathon (oz13753): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

08/04/2022: Kombat Kapers (oz7300): Replaced the main planfile with a re-scaled version at correct 8 inch chord, thanks to JohnLaycock.

08/04/2022: Midget Mustang (oz13746): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

08/04/2022: Gas King Jr (oz5413): Replaced this plan with a much clearer scan, also now includes previously missing sheet #2, thanks to dfritzke.

07/04/2022: Snuffy VI (oz51): Replaced this plan with a res-caled version, wingspan is now 50 inch, thanks to Trevor, Bill.

07/04/2022: KayDee III (oz13744): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

06/04/2022: Baby (oz9667): Added instructions (20 pages, very detailed, lots of illustrations) in Spanish, thanks to MauriceDC.

06/04/2022: Jean Machine (oz10192): Added missing last page to the article, thanks to RFJ.

06/04/2022: Strolch (oz13742): Replaced the instructions file with a clearer copy (now as a single file, total 4 pages), thanks to Axel_VPF.

05/04/2022: Fat Cat (oz5262): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

04/04/2022: Stratos (oz13736): Added article from RCM&E, December 1982, thanks to RFJ. This one is in English :)

04/04/2022: American Gyro AG-4 Crusader (oz907): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, scanned from fullsize, thanks to dfritzke.

02/04/2022: Laird LC-R (oz434): Replaced this plan with a re-scaled verison at 13 inch wingspan, thanks to DA, Mark.

02/04/2022: Tom-E-Boy (oz13732): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

01/04/2022: Mini Concord (oz13730): Added kit review from Radio Modeller, July 1966, thanks to RFJ.

31/03/2022: Matador (oz9013): Added alternate plan, thanks to tyro185. This includes a sheet with CAD-drawn ribs and formers.

31/03/2022: Zlin 24 (oz11550): Added a copy of the article online-translated into English, thanks to Jarrod.

31/03/2022: Loop (oz8085): Added kit review from R/C Model World, September 1998, thanks to RFJ.

30/03/2022: Ober Inspectoer (oz13022): For more video of the Ober Inspectoer in flight (inc some footage of the Star 13 and the Beta Magic, too) from March 2022, see: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GdrM5gxhFcM

29/03/2022: Jyge (oz13449): Replaced this plan with a much clearer version, redrawn in CAD, thanks to Gene.

27/03/2022: Balsa Nova 1.20 (oz12126): Added kit review from RCM, May 2000, thanks to RFJ.

26/03/2022: Boeing P-26A Peashooter (oz13709): Replaced this plan with a much clearer copy, thanks to Doug Morris.

26/03/2022: Star 13 (oz13701): For more video of the Star 13 in flight, see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lQrwOXqi0Y

25/03/2022: Beechcraft Bonanza (oz13388): Added manual for cockpit kit, thanks to JeffGreen.

25/03/2022: Legion Air 140 (oz12805): Added kit instructions, thanks to Harlan Cleveland.

25/03/2022: Legion Air 100 (oz12804): Added kit instructions, thanks to Harlan Cleveland.

24/03/2022: Komet 1 (oz8016): Added article, in Italian, thanks to Pit.

24/03/2022: Chorus Gull (oz11793): Added further article, from RCM&E, February 2002, thanks to RFJ.

23/03/2022: Super Questor (oz5836): Added kit instructions, thanks to Matt Switzer.

22/03/2022: Phony Folkerts (oz10299): Added retract installation article, from AAM, July 1974, thanks to RFJ.

22/03/2022: Astro 20ST (oz13671): Added supplement Layout drawing PDF, thanks to JeffGreen. This shows the full length of the complete fuselage, with the missing section inserted.

21/03/2022: P-51D Mustang (oz13073): Added kit review from RCM&E, July 1997, thanks to RFJ.

21/03/2022: Super Chipmunk (oz7614): Added decals PDF (vector format) thanks to Jos vd Horst.

19/03/2022: Kiwi Cavu (oz13696): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

18/03/2022: Vampire (oz13695): Added article, in French, thanks to Alain Guillouard.

18/03/2022: Monocoupe 90 (oz13692): Replaced this plan with a cleaned up version, thanks to rchopper56.

18/03/2022: Spirit of St Louis (oz13551): Added article, in French, thanks to Pit.

17/03/2022: Innovation (oz11430): Added kit review from RCM&E, September 2000, thanks to RFJ.

16/03/2022: Howard DGA-8 (oz13668): Added alternate printwood file, a scan of the printwood sheet as supplied in the kit, thanks to Axel_VPF.

16/03/2022: Windfreak (oz5725): Added full article pages (parts 1 and 2), thanks to RFJ.

15/03/2022: Tiger Moth (oz13406): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to rchopper56. This has essentially been re-drawn from scratch, and I do not want to think about the amount of work involved, in straightening this one out.

14/03/2022: P-40E Warhawk (oz13591): Added kit review from R/C Scale International, July/August 1999, thanks to RFJ.

13/03/2022: DH Chipmunk (oz13683): Added article, thanks to RFJ & Al.

11/03/2022: Bokan 46 (oz12432): Replaced the CAD zipfile with a revised version, thanks to JohnHess.

11/03/2022: Dewoitine 501 (oz13677): Added article, in French, thanks to Alain.

10/03/2022: Spirit Elite (oz12801): Added kit revew from RCM, May 2001, thanks to RFJ.

10/03/2022: General News: Starting today we are adding model aero engine plans, thanks to Ed Holly. This first batch will be around 40 engines, mixed in with the usual daily fare of model aircraft plans. I'll post another update here in 4 or 5 weeks when we've finished this first batch.

07/03/2022: Maricardo (oz11648): Added later article from RCM&E, March 2003, thanks to RFJ.

06/03/2022: Arado 76 (oz10948): Added article, thanks to DPlumpe.

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