airplane models

Tiny detailed planes

Airplane models are scaled replicas of aircraft, built for display, collection, or hobby.

They range from simple plastic kits assembled and painted by enthusiasts to highly detailed diecast collectibles and radio-controlled craft that actually fly.

He spent weekends building airplane models in his garage.

The hobby encompasses military fighters, commercial airliners, and historic aircraft.

Related
  • scaleMeasure of relative size
  • miniatureReduced-scale representation
  • plasticCapable of being molded
  • snap fitInterlocking joint mechanism
  • kitGrouped supplies, one purpose

hobby · hobby shop · cockpit · wings · fuselage · decals · nose art · glue · assembly · balsa · diecast · propeller · landing gear · wingspan · display · collector · paint · clear coat

Categories
Opposites
scale/size

airplane modelsjumbo jets

Large commercial passenger aircraft

Boeing 747 · military aircraft · cargo planes

functionality/operability

airplane modelspassenger aircraft

Plane designed for travelers

transport planes

purpose/use

airplane modelscommercial aviation

Scheduled passenger air transport

air travel · military aviation · cargo transport · air freight

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G