Model airplanes are a very popular area of plastic model making. And just about every model airplane, and jet, every made for production is available as a kit.

There are several different types of kits and two of the more popular are plastic kits and balsa wood kits.

Here I have resources and information for you including tips, tutorials and even videos on making them.

Make the A-10 Warthog Plastic Model

This is a 1:48 Scale Revell model. It is a good size with some weight and detail. I take you through the steps to making this model and I have a video to go with it. Make the A-10 Warthog

Revell 1:48 P - 51D Mustang

: Contains a total of 49 realistically molded piece. -: Lift-off engine panel and wing machine gun access. -: One decal sheet with markings for two aircraft.

The most common version of the Mustang family was the P-51D, with over 7,956 being manufactured. The 78th Fighter Group's most colorful P-51D was assigned to their last wartime group commander, Lt. Col. John D. Landers. His aircraft was called the Big Beautiful Doll.

Will has a tutorial showing how to maek the Mustang shown above: Make a P51 Mustang

Revell 1:48 A10 Warthog

Designed especially for close air support, the Warthog entered service in 1975. Literally built around the 30mm GAU-8 Gattling gun, the A-10 can also carry immense weapons loads under its wings and fuselage, including AGM 65 Maverick missiles. A highly survivable aircraft, the A-10 has redundant hydraulic systems backed up by manual systems; it can survive direct hits by armor piercing rounds. It flew 8,100 sorties during Desert Storm and has seen action in Afghanistan and was a key battlefield weapons system during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Features: Detailed interior with seated pilot and boarding ladder, ECM pod, cluster bombs, napalm tanks, Maverick missiles and centerline drop tank, decals included for LET'S ROLL. 1:48 Scale. Skill Level 2-requires paint and glue (not included).

Revell 1:48 Tiger Shark

Detailed cockpit interior - canopy may be posed open or closed. -: Rotating propeller and main wheels. -: Detail include shark-mouth nose and pilot figure. -: Waterslide decals for three versions. Product Type: -Hobby / Model Kits. Vehicle Type: -Planes/Military Vehicles. Color: -Multi-Colored. Age Range: -8 to 11 Years. Generic Dimensions: -1.8" H x 7.5" W x 12" D, 0.4 lb. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -1.8 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -7.5 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -12 Inches.

1:48 Super Hornet

Meticulously detailed cockpit with ejector seat and control panels. -: Moving tail stabilizers. -: Canopy may be fixed in the open or closed position. -: Authentic waterslide decals and stencil decals. Product Type: -Hobby / Model Kits. Vehicle Type: -Planes. Color: -Multi-Colored. Color: -Silver. Age Range: -8 to 11 Years. Generic Dimensions: -2.5" H x 9" W x 16" D, 0.9 lb. Dimensions: Overall Height - Top to Bottom: -2.5 Inches. Overall Width - Side to Side: -9 Inches. Overall Depth - Front to Back: -16 Inches.

B 17G Flying Fortress - 1:48 Scale

• 148 parts in silver, black and clear with raised panel lines
• Detailed gun turrets, landing gear and wheels, full interior framing
• Detailed engine fronts and cowlings; correct nose and chin turret, detailed cockpit with instrument panel, seats, and controls
• Detailed bomb bay with bomb racks, bombs and position able bomb doors
• Illustrated assembly instructions

SR-71A Blackbird 1:72 Scale

• Highly detailed reproduction
• Includes seated pilot and observer figures
• Includes D-21 reconnaissance drone with ground trolley
• Waterslide decals with markings for USAF
• Illustrated assembly instructions

B-25J Mitchell

• Features: Machine guns mounted in glass nose and weighted tires
• Detailed crew figures
• Waterslide decals
• 138 pieces molded in light gray and clear plastic
• Illustrated assembly instructions

1:39 Wright Flyer "First Powered Flight"

• Over 60 realistically molded parts
• Includes detailed figures of Orville and Wilbur Wright
• Launch track diorama
• Full-color "How-to" diorama sheet
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Guillow's North American P51D Mustang Model Kit (Balsa Wood)

• P-51D Mustang has a 17" wingspan
• Easy to build and great flyers with ample wing areas and effective rubber motor/propeller combinations
• Designed to fly with included rubber power motor
• Kits contain top quality balsa, plastic nose cowls, canopies and decals
• Made in the USA

Guillow' Spitfire Model Kit

• Supermarine Spitfire has a 16 1/2" wingspan
• Features die-cut balsa parts, full set of decals, tissue, plastic parts and a 24-page building booklet
• Perfect entry-level model plane kit for builders ages 10 and up
• Complete instructions for building either to fly or for static display
• Made in the USA

Want to see how one is made? I have a video here:

Will's Book on Diorama Making

How to Make Fantasy and Medieval Dioramas

This books shows you how to make fantasy and medieval dioramas using many commonly available tools and materials. There are over 100 pictures and illustrations showing you how to make great dioramas in fantasy and medieval styles. Chapters include basics, water effects, terrain tips and special effects like electricity and small motors. Tutorials include how to use foam, plaster of paris and paper mache to make great looking dioramas.