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Model Shop, Capel Street, Dublin 1
Fmbb RCwarbirds webmaster@LargeModelAssociation.com.
This UK company provides
large scale model makers with 4 stroke petrol power. Their engine range
includes single cylinder or V twin cylinders, air-cooled, petrol fuelled, in
both a polished aero spec finish or black inboard spec finish. This site sells desktop
models, but it is also the sole UK distributor for Bob's Aircraft Documentation
(formally Scale Model Research). This on-line company supply a
variety of leads, switches, tools etc. This shop provides the wide
selection of modelling equipment you would expect to find. Belair are accredited Laser
Kit cutters to Nick Ziroli, Jerry Bates, Hostetler, Don Smith, Brian Taylor. Laser cut kits and parts from your own
plans. We are dealers for Robart Mfg and Sierra Giant Scale retracts and
accessories. Dedicated to large scale models. Bespoke Model Design ( Web:- www.bespokemodeldesign.co.uk Email:-Info@bespokemodeldesign.co.uk ) Description, Custom model aircraft design service for modellers. BMD Graphics ( Web:- www.BMDGraphics.co.uk Email:- Info@BMDGraphics.co.uk ) Description, Custom graphic design to include all the favourites. Also offer a custom graphic design service ( Basically if you need a logo for a model and not on website, Email it me and ill design it. This show is a popular one in
Amiens, France. well worth popping into whilst on holiday! Manufacturers of many Large
Models both ARTF and Kits including the Eurobat, Zlin526, Pitts 12, up to the
17ft Lancaster. Laser-Cutting service from single parts to full kits as
well as many specialist items of hardware and glues. Probably the UK's
only producer of Phenolic Wing Joining tubes in any size!" Flair sell a wide variety of
modelling products. Of particular interest to LMA members is the fact that they
are the 3W engine distributor. Home of the most detailed
UK flying model Spitfire as endorsed by real Spitfire pilots
Foamwings We are Lincoln's Largest
stockist of Plastic Kits, Model Railway and Model Accessories. We also Stock a
vast range of remote control products, from helicopters through to tanks . Rob Rowbotham's site
includes details of the increasingly popular gas turbine engines. This company sells a wide
range of engines including Moki (original) Glow engines, MVVS Petrol, Fuji
petrol engines amongst other popular brands. They also sell a wide range of
custom made in-cowl silencers. The site also has some interesting reviews. This company specialises in
laser cutting for modeller. Your own drawings/pkans can be re-sized as
required. A supplier of all your
battery needs and all the commonly used packs.
Lite Pilots This shop in Hinckley is a
major supplier of Multiplex equipment and many other goodies!
Here are available the most
realistic range of 12” lightweight pilots suitable for use in flying Scale
Aircraft. They are ideal for use in 1/5th to 1/6th scale model aircraft.
Available as standard display pilots, lightweight flying pilots, or for the
ultimate in realism, flying lightweight pilots with radio controlled heads! Home of the Large Model Stand
and Modelling Accessories, from Flight Data units to Props.
A UK supplier of engines,
other equipment and large aircraft. The "little Black Box" supply source for all those specialist
electronic bits.
Vulcan Hobbies Importers of Quality Hobby
& Leisure Equipment
Clubs and
Organisations
Northern Ireland Association of Aeromodellers Irish Model Aircraft Aerobatic Association Jet Modellers Association of Ireland Useful Reference Sites A useful airfoil drawing package that's free. You can define your own
airfoils or download coordinate information from the next database link. A comprehensive list of
airfoil section coordinate information and some pictures of
the airfoil section. A very comprehensive
collection of airfoil sections listed against aircraft types, listed in name of
aircraft order; beware that sometimes the Company name precedes the aircraft
name. Comprehensive list of airfoil
sections and their ordinates based on Dover
Publications classic Theory
of Airfoil Sections by Ira H. Abbott and Albert E. von Doenhoff.
This book has three large appendices containing tables of coordinates of a
selection of NACA profiles, mean lines and sections. New site dedicated to making
blue foam Scale pilots and cockpit interiors
Aircraft Resources This section lists sites which contain detailed information which could be of use to the modeller. There are thousands of sites dedicated to full-size aircraft. The aim of this section is not to list everything, but to collect together the most useful ones. The images on
these pages are original photographs, taken by Steve de Roeck. They are
low resolution, web versions of the high quality images which are available for
purchase directly from the photographer. Steve is a retired airline
pilot with a keen interest in photography. Both his flying and photography have
taken him all over the world on assignment. There are probably more than
1000 photographs on this site. The nice thing about it is that it isn't full of
the usual Spitfires etc, but includes underrepresented aircraft that may give
you inspiration for your next project.
Interview of Captain Donald Macintosh - Royal Air Force bomber pilot of a Lancaster bomber in 1944. it's a spellbinder, all 14,300 words of it - written with revealing honesty, imagination, insight and candour; download as a PDF or an audio download of the actual interview by Alastair, editor of www.worldwarbombers.com/ Building a WWI plane? This
site contains an excellent history of the aircraft of the era. Aerofiles A large reference site on US aviation. The website of this popular
magazine. It has a lot of useful information and a good events calendar. An incredible resource of
information and photographs of airliners. In-fact many other aircraft are
included as well. This site is a massive
general aircraft related resource list of links. This site contains a set of
illustrated of reports on current full-size activities in the UK. It covers
news items and reports on displays. This is a general site
containing information and pictures for a wide range of aircraft. Worth a look
if you are seeking inspiration for your next project. A great resource providing
substantial details of all the aircraft used by the Fleet Air Arm. This site contains many
sketches of 'glamour girls' that can be used to develop nose art for aircraft
of WWII vintage. This is a large site containing several thousand
pictures. One of the best areas to look in is the pin-up section. Here you will
find the excellent pictures from the famous artist Alberto Vargas. Others in
this section are also worth looking at! This New Zealand site
developed by Phillip Treweek provides a lot of detailed pictures of aircraft
and including detailed "walk arounds". This is a general USA
military site. Of particular interest is the resources section which contains a
comprehensive set of links to USA museums.
This website is about err
Mustangs. There is a good collection of photographs and a lot of information
for those interested in this famous aircraft.
Planes and Pilots of World War II This is an interesting US site on aircraft and pilot recounts. This is a real excellent
resource. It contains a great amount of information including drawings, cockpit
details and videos you can download. Also, includes details on the Battle of
Britain Memorial Flight.
This website shows some
remarkable video clips of the Red Bull world series races. It contains a
lot of information for builders of aerobatic models. Watch out though, you must
have a fast internet connection to view this site. SkyCorner A Russian site that has an English version. It has a particularly good selection of detailed drawings of aircraft. These can be downloaded as zip files. This site has approximately 10000 aircraft related links. It is a good resource to start with when searching the web. This is another good site based in the US. The site is structured into reference pages containing details and pictures of warbirds. It also provide links to other sites on the aircraft being examined. This is a collection of seven sites. The best section is the Luftwaffe Resource Group which contains many detailed pictures and specifications. This site has a collection of full-size drawings and documentation that may be of interest to modellers of WWII aircraft. Rosebud's WWI Aviation Image Archive This is a fabulous resource for pictures of early and WWI aircraft. You could spend hours here! There are hundreds of pictures of aeroplanes, some showing horrific crash sites. The links from this site are also very interesting. This is an excellent resource for WWII aircraft. There are many scale detail drawings. See the 'more neat stuff' section for diagrams of cockpit interiors and instrument panels. The site also contains a lot of videos that can be downloaded for free. There are many good links worth exploring.
Museums in UK and Ireland Baldonnel Irish Air Corp Museum Aeroventure - South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Located at Doncaster, this museum has a good collection of aircraft for the visitor. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight One of the most famous UK based display teams. It is based at RAF Coningsby. The web site has a good collection of photographs of their aircraft. Dedicated to preserving operational examples of historic military jets. Located at Hangar 600, Bournemouth International Airport. The Birthplace of British Motorsport & Aviation. Your chance to fly in a Tiger Moth or Dragon Rapide from Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Worth the visit to just see
the Lancaster in addition to the other attractions at this WWII airfield.
An independent site covering the latest at Duxford. Includes reviews, photographs and videos. This site provides museum information and services details and also lists the aircraft in the large collection. However, the site is not complete and collection details and photos are not yet available. Located at RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset. This Aviation Museum has a unique collection of British Aircraft from the "golden age" of British aircraft manufacture, ie, from the end of WWII until the 1970's. This is the world's largest dedicated helicopter museum. It is located in Weston-Super-Mare. One of, if not, Europe's top aviation museum has a superb collection of historic aircraft. Duxford is not only an excellent centre for historic aviation but also the site of world famous air shows. The Museum is based on one of the sites of Britain's epic struggle in 1940. The airfield was the nearest Royal Air Force station to enemy-occupied France. Today's visitor can still savour the atmosphere of the airfield's past with the landmarks and buildings that remain. This museum is in Coventry.
It houses a good collection of interesting aircraft. This museum at Middle Wallop celebrates over one hundred years of army aviation. It is home to one of the country’s finest historical collections of military kites, the largest collection of military gliders in Europe, aeroplanes and helicopters. A good collection of aircraft and photographs recalling Berkshire's Aviation Heritage. Located in Woodley, (near Reading) Berkshire. A good variety of aircraft can be found at this museum in Scotland at East Fortune Aerodrome. Another good collection of aircraft at this museum in Nottinghamshire. Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial - Manston The site of the RAF Manston History Museum presents some details of the museum, aircraft, exhibits, and displays that illustrate the history of a famous and historic airfield. Located adjacent to London-Manston Airport near Ramsgate, Kent. The twenty-five-acre site in Shropshire is home to one of the best collections of aviation history in the world. It is also the site of the largest of the LMA shows. This museum is located at Breighton, near Selby, Yorkshire. It was some good displays and a collection of WWII aircraft. The site describes the Trust and illustrates some of the collection. One of the great aircraft and car collections of the world, which is famous for its regular flying displays. Located at Old Warden Park in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Operated by volunteers from the Solway Aviation Society. The society owns nine aeroplanes - the most prominent being an Avro Vulcan bomber. Located at Carlisle Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria. This museum depicts the history of aviation in the Solent and Hampshire areas. The Museum tells the story of 26 aircraft companies, the largest flying boat operation in the world and the legendary Spitfire designed at Supermarine in the heart of the City of Southampton. Tangmere Military Aviation Museum The Museum houses a unique collection of exhibits relating to this famous "Battle of Britain" airfield, and aviation in general. WW11 fighter aces, Douglas Bader, "Johnnie" Johnson and Neville Duke are celebrated here. Large collection of airworthy WWII aircraft based at Duxford, UK. Popular for the Halifax restoration project. Located at Elvington, York. French site that does restoration projects, has lots of interesting pictures and data. Magazines Welcome to Modelflying.co.uk, the online home of RCM&E magazine and, with over 10,000 members, the UK's largest on-line model flying community. Our busy forum is a friendly place to seek advice or help others but there's so much more here including a wealth of informative articles too. Please click here to contact us.
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