model aircraft

kit

Grouped supplies, one purpose

• balsaExtremely light timber
• plasticCapable of being molded
• foamBubble-filled substance

glue · assembly · instructions · fuselage · wingspan · tailplane · cockpit · scale · sprue · cement

detailing

Describing thoroughly, point-by-point

• precisionAccuracy of measurement
• paintingPigment on canvas
• airbrushingSprayed-paint smoothing technique

weathering · finishing · decals · rigging · wash · dry brushing · masking · scribing · canopy · insignia

radio control

Wireless command of devices

• RCWireless operation shorthand
• transmitterSignal-emitting device
• receiverOne who accepts transmission

servo · throttle · aileron · rudder · elevator · propeller · motor · battery · charger · range

historical

Of documented times

• authenticVerified as original
• reproductionCopying or procreation
• accurateConforming to fact

museum · prototype · warbird · livery · squadron · nose art · reference · documentation · restoration · aviation history

diorama

Enclosed miniature scene display

• display standStructure for exhibiting objects
• figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
• groundworkFoundational preparation for something

hangar · tarmac · runway · scenery · backdrop · base · vignette · forced perspective · micro · desktop

limited edition

Small intentional production run

• mint conditionPerfect, unused state
• collector's itemObject valued for rarity
• vintageQuality from past eras

auction · value · investment · trading · showpiece · display case · rare · boxed · catalog · grading

• aircraftairplane, airliner, airplanes, plane, biplane
• aviation museumsaviation museums, aviation history, flight simulators, hangars, warbirds
• aviation hobbiesflight simulation, flight simulators, gliding, flight training, flying clubs
• model aircraftRC helicopter, quadcopter, glider, balsa planes, electric planes
• RC vehiclesRC truck, RC helicopter, RC drone, RC boat, quadcopter
• recreational flyinggliding, hang gliding, paragliding, skydiving, ballooning