ARADO AR .396 - 2014/09
The Arado Ar.96 was a low-wing, single-engine aircraft of metal construction, which became the Luftwaffe’s standard advanced trainer during World War II. However, as the war progressed, it was decided to redesign the Ar.96, the chief goal being to save metal. The result was the Arado Ar.396 which was constructed primarily from wood.
Nakajima - 2010/09
THE NAKAJIMA Ki-84 Hayate was undoubtedly the best fighter to
be in service for the Japanese in any numbers. When introduced
operationally in China in 1944, the Allied forces in World War II faced
an adversary that was far superior to anything that Japan had previously
fielded.
Lavochkin LaGC-3 - 2004/02
An obscure WW II Russian
fighter and an unusual
construction technique add up
to modeling adventure!
Cardboard P-51B
WIDELY CONSIDERED the most efficient single-engine fighter to have come out of World War II, the North American P-51 Mustang has become one of the most popular subjects for Scale model airplane builders-and justifiably so. Escorting bombers all the way from British bases to targets deep in Germany, this capable warbird was instrumental in gradually establishing Allied air superiority over the Luftwaffe. Though the P-51 Mustang has been modeled many times, both in kit form and in scratch-built versions, the CL model presented here, being constructed primarily of 1/8-in. corrugated cardboard, is unique.
Fairchild Pt-19
Like its full-scale counterpart, this PT-19 model is a rugged and dependable trainer. The model is constructed primarily from 1/8-inch corrugated cardboard, which greatly reduces building time and cost. The wing is built from two large pieces of cardboard, with cardboard ribs and a single spar. The tail surfaces and fuselage are primarily cardboard, with little internal bracing. The result is a low-cost, lightweight, fast-building model that has good Scalelike appearance and can take plenty of punishment at the flying field. The model is built to a scale of 1 inch equals 1.2 feet, with a 60-inch wingspan and 46-inch length. Engines of .40 to .50 size can be used. The airfoil is flat-bottomed with a curved upper surface, due to the scoring and folding technique employed. Its size and stability make it a good sport-flying model.
