List of model aircraft manufacturers explained

The following companies manufacture, or have manufactured, model aircraft.

Flying

Ready-to-fly

A ready-to-fly model has the airframe assembled but may or may not have an engine or other equipment fitted.

Almost Ready-to-fly

Kits

A flying model kit requires a good deal of work to construct the airframe before it can fly.

Static

To scale

Static scale models are used for collection or display.

Not to scale

These models are not scale replicas of any full-size design.

Scale kits

A scale model is a replica of some full-size design (which may or may not be a real aircraft).

Papercraft

Plastic

Resin-cast/Vacuum-formed/Metal/Multi-material

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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 12 Squared models . Rob de Bie . March 30, 2011.
  2. Web site: JAYS Hobby Products .

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