Remember, size and scale are completely different in the world of model airplane kits. Take two aircraft that are vastly different: the smaller P-51 Mustang and the Boeing 747.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- In the cutthroat and intricate business of model airplanes, some aircraft manufacturers compete with model-makers and will also sell scale models of their airplanes.

It is quite a hobby.” The Binghamton Aeros welcomed around 70 other model airplane enthusiasts and nearly 300 giant-scale model airplanes to the Chenango Bridge Airport for the Fun-Fly.

The two most popular scales for model aircraft are 1/48 and 1/72. 1/48 scale is sometimes referred to as “quarter-inch” scale because 1/4 of an inch on the model equals 1 foot on the real ...

Affordable model-airplane kits from Guillow’s range between $20-$30. Detailed scale models on the other hand can retail for between $120-$160. Guillow’s model airplane kit FAQ ...

The average cost of a Tamiya model airplane will largely depend on the scale, complexity and series that it is from. An entry-level model can retail for between $30-$40, while bigger, more complex ...

These scale airplanes work just like the actual planes, Upshaw said. The large scale planes have an average wingspan of 82 to 90 inches and generally weigh 25 to 40 pounds but can be much larger.

The Roadrunner Scale Classic will see all sorts of model airplanes hit the sky for the three-day event. Pilots come from within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, California and several other states.

Loops, dips, dives and aerial acrobatics of scale model airplanes will be presented by members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics during Model Airplane Demonstrations Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-noon on ...

The average model airplane has a 5-6 foot wingspan, and weighs between 10 and 12 pounds. Model airplanes can be as big as 100-150 pounds with 12-15 foot wingspans.

Scale model aircraft take to the skies at Airplanes of the World, Saturday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Konterra Model Air Park, 6050 Van Dusen Road. Spectators are welcome; remote control pil… ...