Building Laser Cut Model Airplanes

Building scale flying model planes has been a hobby enjoyed by thousands since shortly after World War I when Nu Craft toys created their line of military aircraft models. During the 1950's, after the shortage of balsa wood from the war was alleviated, renewed interest in balsa model planes took flight and the models became more and more complex.

These models don't just look nice, they were in fact designed to actually glide and/or fly depending on the model and are durable enough to withstand the bumpy landing (though landing on grass is always safer than a hard surface.

Originally hobbyists would trace out the parts from the plan onto tracing paper, then cut them accordingly onto the appropriate sheets of balsa, but with the advent of the availability of consumer laser cutters, the pieces can be cut faster, and more precisely, without the frustration of accidentally splitting your wood or having your tracing paper slip.

Furthermore, with the help of computers, many of the classic designs from the older hobby books can be digitized making these out of print books accessible for everyone to enjoy.

To build these models, you'll need some patience and some basic supplies.

• Modeling Knife -

• Cutting Mat -

• Pins -

• Parchment Paper -

• Eze Dope -

• Glue -

• Metal Ruler -

• Model Plans -

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Once you have your supplies in order, you can get started!

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