Updates

Recent updates

17/01/2025: Skyranger 500 (oz15769): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

12/01/2025: Prairie Dawg (oz15773): Replaced this plan with the original drawing, scanned at 600 dpi, thanks to TomBinkley.

12/01/2025: Trixie (oz13823): Replaced this plan with correctly scaled version at wingspan of 40 in, thanks to thkozel. This is essentially the same file, but dpi is set now to 400, down from previous 600 dpi, this gives correct scaling.

10/01/2025: Benny (oz14975): Added airfoil dat zipfile, thanks to Martin Huebner.

10/01/2025: Mini Jazz (oz14665): Replaced this plan and the CAD zipfile with revised versions (V1.4), thanks to HJvanTol.

09/01/2025: Griffon (oz4769): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to HJvanTol. This is a redrawn plan in vectorPDF format, showing all ribs and formers. For the old plan (low res) showing the drawing as printed in the magazine, see supplement 'previous' file.

09/01/2025: Nobler (oz377): Have split this planfile now into three separate files: plan (single sheet), tiled plan (14 sheets), and the article (6 pages).

09/01/2025: Aeronca C-3 (oz4390): Replaced this planfile now with a copy that includes the kit instructions, thanks to MartinK. This is the (previously missing) left hand sidebar of 12 x photos, showing step by step construction.

08/01/2025: Tiger 2 (oz12821): Added kit review from RCM&E January 1996, thanks to RFJ.

06/01/2025: Y-Not (oz12830): Added missing article pages (part 2) thanks to BrianSodt.

06/01/2025: ASW 15 (oz6952): Added kit instructions, thanks to Hubert.

04/01/2025: Jart (oz14677): Have suspended this plan at the request of the designer (see comments). The download is no longer available from here, but see link to the original build thread on RCGroups.

03/01/2025: Bucker Jungmann (oz5505): Added kit instructions, thanks to ChrisBohn.

02/01/2025: Taylorcraft (oz7539): Added printwood scan, thanks to TomSolinski.

01/01/2025: XP-3 (oz1613): Added further article (snippet) from Vintage Corner in Aeromodeller, Aug 1985, thanks to Hans.

01/01/2025: General News: Happy new year everyone! We hope 2025 is healthy & peaceful for all of us. Mary & Steve x

31/12/2024: Stearman PT-17 (oz5355): Replaced this plan with a clearer version, scanned at 600 dpi, also added printwood and decal, thanks to RogerB.

30/12/2024: Aramis (oz15728): Added parts scan, thanks to Hans.

28/12/2024: Gee Bee QED II (oz14695): Have put the cockpit stp up here as a zipfile (7.2 MB), see supplement file downloads.

28/12/2024: Encore (oz15750): Added kit review from RCM&E September 1995, thanks to RFJ.

27/12/2024: Gee Bee QED II (oz14695): Added link to stp file for cockpit, thanks to Matthias.

24/12/2024: General News: Wishing all our lovely readers a very merry Christmas, love Mary & Steve x

23/12/2024: Sukhoi Su-26MX (oz10710): Added kit review from RCM&E December 1995, thanks to RFJ.

23/12/2024: Panther (oz5074): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to dfritzke.

21/12/2024: QB 10L (oz2221): Replaced this plan with a rescaled version at correct wingspan of 900 mm, also slightly clearer, thanks to PaulD, hlsat. This is the branded one as originally posted by hlsat on RCGroups (see datafile).

16/12/2024: Mr Mulligan (oz11042): Replaced the article files with clearer versions, thanks to KimMeyers.

16/12/2024: Cariba (oz15719): Added wing profile sheet showing root and tip ribs along with details for foam cutting, thanks to Stan Yeo.

16/12/2024: Ab Initio Mk2 (oz15713): Added wing profile sheet showing root and tip ribs along with details for foam cutting, thanks to Stan Yeo.

16/12/2024: Apex Mk14 (oz1574): Added kit instructions, thanks to MarkRobinson.

13/12/2024: Time Flies (oz12452): Added article part 1 (July 1985), thanks to Pit.

11/12/2024: Skybolt (oz7537): Added kit review from RCM&E June 1992. thanks to RFJ.

09/12/2024: Puma (oz15552): Added kit instructions, thanks to MarkRobinson.

09/12/2024: Cobra (oz11636): Added kit instructions, also a review from FMT, thanks to Frank Deecke.

08/12/2024: Das Mini Stik (oz6144): Added dxf CAD parts zipfile [v2], thanks to MarkTescari.

07/12/2024: Pronto (oz1740): Added vectorPDF plan (and parts sheets), thanks to HJvanTol.

07/12/2024: Dynos (oz14177): Added kit instructions, thanks to MarkRobinson.

06/12/2024: Fairchild 24 (oz15704): Added article, thanks to JeffGreen.

06/12/2024: General News: Have added a new Viewpoint article: Doculam Covering thanks to Barry Scollay. This is a really good introduction to using this kind of film on balsa models, and Barry does excellent modelling work, also takes great pics. Highly recommended.

05/12/2024: Mustang (oz14915): Added kit review from RCM&E August 1992, thanks to RFJ.

05/12/2024: Blue Angel 20 (oz5919): Added parts scan, thanks to Min Min Man.

05/12/2024: Lanzo Racer (oz15695): Added scan of traced ribs, thanks to TomRyan.

02/12/2024: Tipsy S2 (oz15499): Added supplement Scale Type Docs file, thanks to Siegfried. This includes two 3-view prints, spec details, etc.

29/11/2024: Spirit (oz13188): Added kit review from RCM&E April 1991, thanks to RFJ.

29/11/2024: Essence (oz13319): Added kit review from RCM&E September 1997, thanks to RFJ.

28/11/2024: Free Spirit (oz15685): Added (second) article thanks to RFJ. This is from FM, April 1981.

27/11/2024: M-23 (oz15686): Added instructions zipfile, thanks to Pit. This is just 2 jpg files at very low res, showing the original instructions, in Italian.

24/11/2024: Tupolev Ant-2 (oz11345): Added article, thanks to JeffGreen.

22/11/2024: Vannus (oz15675): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

20/11/2024: Seabee (oz2308): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

20/11/2024: DG 146B Canard (oz8800): Added article, thanks to Pit.

20/11/2024: Bird of Time Mk4 (oz12564): Added article, thanks to Pit.

20/11/2024: DG 47 (oz9999): Added missing last page to the article, thanks to Pit.

19/11/2024: FAC Strategic Bomber (oz15669): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to Gary Teti. Note the title on this one is 'FAC Strategic Bomber' (as opposed to FAC Fortress) so have changed the name on this listing now.

19/11/2024: Shangri-La (oz14994): Added later article from Modellismo, thanks to Pit.

19/11/2024: Mustfire (oz6365): Added later article from Modellismo, thanks to Pit.

19/11/2024: AM-40-2 (oz3883): Added (later) article, from Modellismo, showing a 3m span version, thanks to Pit.

18/11/2024: Bellanca Skyrocket (oz15667): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

18/11/2024: Ultra Boy (oz14257): Added kit instructions (inc parts list), thanks to Siegfried.

18/11/2024: Super Ebenezer (oz15668): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

17/11/2024: Avci II (oz15665): Added kit instructions, thanks to Omer.

17/11/2024: Spad (oz490): Replaced this plan with a much clearer copy, thanks to RogerB.

15/11/2024: Stampe SV4B (oz15463): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to Olivier.

15/11/2024: Firebird 40 (oz12137): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy. Now we have the full instructions as a supplement file thanks to Jim, have removed the incomplete text. Also some minor cleanup.

15/11/2024: Firebird 40 (oz12137): Added kit instructions, thanks to Jim. Note this text is OCR'd from photos submitted by Jim.

15/11/2024: Kwidsin (oz8979): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

13/11/2024: Easy Riser (oz10924): Added vector format plan and parts, also dxf format parts zipfile, thanks to theshadow.

11/11/2024: Abstract Ant (oz8981): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

11/11/2024: Stringless Wonder (oz15651): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

11/11/2024: HS 91 Clou (oz12065): Added instructions translated into English, thanks to Grant Kerambrun.

08/11/2024: General News: We're away for a long weekend. Just carry on sending in plans etc and we'll work through them all when we get back. I will check in to see the site is running ok, but if you are waiting on an answer by email this will take a while. Steve.

07/11/2024: Miss Vintage (oz4746): Added build log, thanks to Larry Nieman.

07/11/2024: North American P-51B (oz64): Have split this plan file, now the printwood (and decals) is a supplement.

06/11/2024: Grunau Baby IIb (oz573): Replaced this plan with a re-scaled version, thanks to Andreas. This is exactly the same plan, but the resolution has been set from 500 down to 376 dpi. This increases the print size by a factor of 1.33, and now prints at correct full size with 89 in wingspan. Now also split onto 2 sheets.

04/11/2024: Jidey Flash (oz13666): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to dfritzke.

04/11/2024: General News: Just a note on emails inwards, there was an issue yesterday, I have reset the the mail server. I suspect that some emails sent in to us yesterday (afternoon and evening) did not get through. If you sent us any plans or files yesterday and haven't got a reply, then please resend. Thanks.

04/11/2024: Me 262 (oz15636): Added article, thanks to dfritzke.

03/11/2024: Se5a (oz10895): Added article (2018), thanks to rocketpilot.

02/11/2024: Mini Miss America (oz15634): Added later article from MB April 1994, thanks to Pit. This is really just some background on the earlier MMC plan.

01/11/2024: TigerKitten (oz15060): Added kit instructions, thanks to TomK.

01/11/2024: Grumman F9F-8 Cougar (oz1654): Added decals, thanks to RogerB.

01/11/2024: Grumman F9F-8 Cougar (oz1654): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, scanned from fullsize at 600 dpi, thanks to RogerB.

30/10/2024: Trainer 40 (oz12744): Added CAD zipfile, thanks to Ariel Lempel.

30/10/2024: Arrow II (oz15613): Added CAD plan in DWG format, thanks to KurtWolfram.

30/10/2024: Warlord (oz12240): Added kit review from Aeromodeller, July 1972, thanks to RFJ.

29/10/2024: Titan (oz15498): Added CAD plan in DWG format, thanks to KurtWolfram.

29/10/2024: Eros (oz15494): Added CAD plan in DWG format, thanks to KurtWolfram.

29/10/2024: KL-61 (oz15496): Added CAD plan in DWG format, thanks to KurtWolfram.

27/10/2024: Sea Vixen (oz15617): Replaced this plan, thanks to Circlip. On this version the outer control snake (that did not appear on the original plan) has been removed.

26/10/2024: Super Sportster 90/120 (oz5957): Added instructions (from the Great planes kit) thanks to BrianRivers.

22/10/2024: Paragon (oz5849): Added kit instructions, thanks to JoePetro.

18/10/2024: Ocean Breeze (oz13142): Replaced the main planfile here with a clearer version, thanks to Dave Garwood. This is the same plan, but adjusted to give darker print lines.

18/10/2024: Cessna 182 Skylane (oz13099): Added kit review from Flying Scale Models, September 2001, thanks to RFJ.

16/10/2024: BAC Lightning Mk6 (oz15587): Added kit instructions, printwood and decals, thanks to AdrianCulf.

14/10/2024: Impala (oz8837): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, scanned from fullsize, thanks to dfritzke.

13/10/2024: B-24 Liberator (oz537): Replaced this plan with a corrected version (fixed aspect ratio) thanks to Hans van Tol.

12/10/2024: Bucker Jungmeister (oz15362): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

10/10/2024: Skymaster (oz15588): Added alternate plan, thanks to Pit. This (low res scan) is the later Skymaster 2 version (dated 1965) which shows RC installation with 2 channels, as opposed to the single-channel original plan.

10/10/2024: Skymaster (oz15588): Added articles from 1964, 1971 and 2012, thanks to Pit.

08/10/2024: Farman 400 (oz15583): Added kit instructions (also parts list, parts ID sheet and motor mount info) thanks to theshadow.

07/10/2024: Super Condor (oz15530): Added instructions (16 pages, with build pics), thanks to JimKatz.

04/10/2024: Convair B36B Peacemaker (oz13270): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

04/10/2024: Bird of Time (oz14772): Added kit review from Quiet Flight International, August 1998, thanks to RFJ.

04/10/2024: Challenger (oz15576): Added article, thanks to Pit.

04/10/2024: SE5 Pursuit (oz15537): Added the missing instructions sheet, thanks to dfritzke.

03/10/2024: Pudgey (oz15574): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

02/10/2024: Mosquito (oz8460): Added the previously missing pages (6,7) to the German instructions file.

02/10/2024: Speedy Bee (oz2315): Added build log, thanks to Larry Nieman.

02/10/2024: Velie Monocoupe (oz6216): Added build log, thanks to Larry Nieman.

01/10/2024: P-51 Mustang (oz3560): Replaced this plan with a clearer version (central banding removed), also added wing plan and parts file, thanks to hjsaxe.

01/10/2024: Cessna Skylane (oz868): Added parts zipfile, thanks to HobiePilot.

28/09/2024: Brigand (oz15564): Added later article from RCME Apr 1970, thanks to RFJ.

28/09/2024: Brigand (oz15564): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

28/09/2024: Kadet (oz2950): Replaced the manual with a clearer copy, thanks to Bobj.

27/09/2024: Air Bug (oz14794): Replaced this plan with a cleaned up version, thanks to TonyP.

25/09/2024: Clipper Chisai (oz14264): Added colour scan of the isometric drawing, thanks to dfritzke.

25/09/2024: Top Quark (oz12140): Added instructions (en) and decals, thanks to dfritzke.

24/09/2024: Laser 200 (oz15555): Added article (found on RCU), thanks to RFJ.

23/09/2024: Puma (oz15552): Added printwood, thanks to Simon Rogers.

21/09/2024: Apache (oz13451): Added printwood zipfile, thanks to theshadow.

21/09/2024: Chipmunk (oz7550): Replaced this plan with a corrected version (again), thanks to DerickScott.

19/09/2024: Chipmunk (oz7550): Replaced this plan with a clearer (and corrected) copy, thanks to DerickScott. This is a single sheet, shows full wing layout.

19/09/2024: Avia BH-25J (oz14419): Added article, thanks to ilgk48. This is an extract from his full magazine scan as posted on HPA at [link].

16/09/2024: Sizzler (oz15516): Added takeoff dolly drawing (sheet #2) thanks to dfritzke.

15/09/2024: Pogo (oz15538): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

14/09/2024: Renard R-2 (oz2504): Added alternate plan scan, thanks to theshadow.

14/09/2024: Leipziger Canard (oz15534): Added instructions booklet (34 pages in German), thanks to Axel_VPF.

13/09/2024: Knight Twister (oz457): Replaced article with a complete version, thanks to theshadow.

13/09/2024: Dragonette (oz10151): Replaced article with a complete version, thanks to theshadow.

13/09/2024: Bee-Tween (oz8770): Added cut files, thanks to Karel Lootens.

11/09/2024: Grumman Albatross SA-16B (oz13927): Added article, thanks to Pit.

11/09/2024: Opel Rak 1 (oz4925): Replaced this plan with a cleaned up copy, thanks to Pilgrim.

11/09/2024: Tonga (oz8174): Added airfoil dat zipfile, thanks to Martin Huebner.

10/09/2024: Tipsy S2 (oz15499): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to Siegfried Glockner. This is a clearer scan, also now shows annotated CG location.

08/09/2024: Gull (oz583): Added printwood scan (this includes additional formers), thanks to GregRose.

08/09/2024: Jitterbug (oz14600): Added printwood scan (2x sheets of 1/16), thanks to George Bredehoft.

08/09/2024: Starduster X (oz6643): Added rib templates, thanks to Shawn Whitely.

08/09/2024: Caudron C.445 Goeland (oz14732): Added photos of completed model, also build details and flight report, thanks to PeteTheobold, Barry.

07/09/2024: Fournier RF4 (oz15502): Added laser cut parts file (in DWG format), thanks to Jim Katz.

07/09/2024: Sizzler (oz15516): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

07/09/2024: Pixie (oz4847): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to dfritzke.

07/09/2024: General News: Hi all, we're back again now. Just sorting through emails now. Steve.

29/08/2024: General News: It's going to be quiet around here on Outerzone for the next 8 or 9 days. We are going away for a week. By all means carry on sending in plans etc and we'll just queue everything up and work through them all when we get back. I will check in to see the site is running ok, but if you are awaiting an answer to an email, this might take a while. Steve.

28/08/2024: Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe (oz14029): Replaced the parts supplement file with a version that now includes the original credit statement to Larry D Philip.

28/08/2024: Boeing F4B-4 (oz3576): Added parts tracing, decals and scan of wing struts, thanks to Duane Holliger.

28/08/2024: Rhubarb (oz13832): Replaced the CAD zipfile with a revised version, thanks to HJvanTol.

28/08/2024: Mini Jazz (oz14665): Replaced the CAD zipfile with a revised version, thanks to HJvanTol.

28/08/2024: Champion (oz13239): Added sheet 2, thanks to Charlie Jeffreys. This (it turns out) does not show any of the ribs or formers, just motor installation and some cabin interior details.

27/08/2024: Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe (oz14029): Added kit review from Radio Modeller, February 1984, thanks to RFJ.

27/08/2024: Thorp T-18 Tiger (oz2403): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to theshadow.

27/08/2024: Razor (oz10254): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to theshadow.

27/08/2024: Quarter Pint (oz2183): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to theshadow.

27/08/2024: Druid (oz2992): Added article, thanks to Shawn.

27/08/2024: Krumpler Corsair (oz15500): Added article, thanks to Pit.

27/08/2024: Titan (oz15498): Added article, thanks to TomRyan.

26/08/2024: 1929 Modern Boy Aeroplane (oz2179): Added article, thanks to ilgk48. This is an extract from his full magazine scan as posted on HPA at [link].

26/08/2024: Whoopee (oz13874): Added article, thanks to ilgk48. This is an extract from his full magazine scan as posted on HPA at [link].

25/08/2024: Sporty Sombrero (oz15488): Added alternate sheet 1, thanks to Circlip. Clearer layout, shows complete fuselage as one piece.

22/08/2024: Bo 209 Monsun (oz7445): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to Gianni, Pino.

19/08/2024: Comper Swift (oz8741): Added zipfile of extras, thanks to the Lurker.

18/08/2024: Another Knight (oz10808): Added article part 2, thanks to Ed.

14/08/2024: X-12 Delta (oz10791): Added article, thanks to Rennfahrer.

14/08/2024: Fly-Hi (oz6914): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to dfrizke.

14/08/2024: Tiny Twin (oz15474): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

12/08/2024: Tiger Moth (oz7700): Added kit review from RCM, May 1977, thanks to RFJ.

11/08/2024: Miss Philadelphia IV (oz10202): Added alternate article, thanks to Pit.

11/08/2024: Space Shuttle (oz15467): Added article, thanks to Pit.

10/08/2024: Champ (oz15423): Added alternate plan scan on a single sheet, also clearer scan of the article, thanks to Circlip, RFJ.

09/08/2024: Percival Gull (oz15464): Added Comet catalogue page from 1936, thanks to Pit.

08/08/2024: Wayfarer (oz5908): Have made a minor change to the scaling of this plan. Thanks to Nigel S, who pointed out the upper wing D section is designed to be cut from a standard size sheet of 48 inch balsa (see article text). But that section measured 48.63 inches, on the plan. So we assume the scan had got stretched oversize by ~1.3%. This plan now corrected.

05/08/2024: Peanut Cannon (oz15411): Replaced this plan with a scan of the original drawing, thanks to TomBinkley.

05/08/2024: Monster (oz15456): Added article, thanks to Pit.

04/08/2024: Lutonia (oz7893): Added (later) article by John Watters from Aeromodeller, Jan 1989, thanks to ilgk48. This is an extract from his full magazine scan as posted on HPA see [link]

02/08/2024: Baby Biplane R-8 (oz15431): Fixed the scaling of this plan to 9 inch wingspan.

01/08/2024: Anderson Pylon (oz3164): Added scan of the ribs, also kit instructions, thanks to TomRyan.

29/07/2024: Baby Biplane R-8 (oz15431): Added article, thanks to Pit.

27/07/2024: Fairchild 24K (oz15435): Added a scan of the stabilizer part, which does not appear on the plan, thanks to MikeDenest.

25/07/2024: Gee Bee Racer (oz15432): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

22/07/2024: Owen Mate (oz13710): Added instructions, thanks to SteveBetts.

22/07/2024: X Wing Fighter (oz15427): Added article, thanks to Pit.

20/07/2024: ElectriCub Early (oz12691): Added kit review from Radio Modeller, October 1996, thanks to RFJ.

18/07/2024: Twinny (oz5180): Added instructions (nl, fr, en, de), thanks to Joerg-Michel Nussbaum.

17/07/2024: Stinson Voyager (oz15417): Added article thanks to Pit.

17/07/2024: Handley Page HP19 Hanley (oz15418): Added article, thanks to RFJ.

16/07/2024: Forney Aircoupe (oz4055): Have revised the scaling on this plan, thanks to MarkGerber. Now fullsize at 17.75 in span.

14/07/2024: Taylor Cub (oz8549): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to theshadow.

14/07/2024: O.K. 2.02 (oz2096): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to theshadow

14/07/2024: P-47D Thunderbolt (oz3517): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

14/07/2024: Curtiss P-40C (oz1415): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

14/07/2024: Bell P-39 Airacobra (oz3518): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

13/07/2024: Jonathan Van Pigeon (oz15409): Added article, thanks to theshadow.

13/07/2024: Mistral II (oz15410): Added article, thanks to Doro.

11/07/2024: Forney Aircoupe (oz4055): Replaced this plan with a completely re-drawn version from scratch, in vector format, thanks to Mark Gerber. Also added decals.

09/07/2024: Playboy Senior (oz6384): Added printwood files, thanks to Dave Lentz. These are in 3 files: raw scan of the wooden parts, re-drawn versions in DXF and PDF.

07/07/2024: Tadpole (oz9359): Replaced this plan with a cleaner version, have removed the paper crease marks, fixed some minor alignment issues. This is easier to read now.

07/07/2024: H-101 Salto (oz15398): Added kit instructions, thanks to Pit.

06/07/2024: Blohm and Voss 141-B (oz15395): Added article, thanks to Pit.

06/07/2024: Bel-Air 40 (oz15308): Added kit review from Flying Models, November 1982, thanks to RFJ.

01/07/2024: Not Quite 48 (oz14809): Added STL file for cowling, thanks to CharlieFite.

30/06/2024: Senior Telemaster (oz9275): Added review from RCM, April 1973, thanks to Burkhard.

30/06/2024: Boeing P-26A Peashooter (oz15384): Added article, thanks to Pit.

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