| Model planes are not only dear to boys but men also. | | | | You also need a hobby knife, a covering iron, covering |
| They find them very amusing and entertaining. They | | | | thermometer and a yardstick. First always cover the |
| love having them as a part of their collection and are a | | | | bigger surfaces and then go to the smaller surfaces. |
| very popular past time for them. They are available in | | | | For the wings and the fuselage, cut it into four different |
| many kits as of today, depending on choice and the | | | | pieces and stick it onto two different sections. The top |
| size of your purse. You get them in Balsa wood and in | | | | and the bottom, and do not forget to stretch it at the |
| Plastic. Besides looking good, planes need to last long | | | | edges. |
| too. So you can opt to paint on an iron-on-film covering, | | | | You can add some great trims, which not only look |
| which does not chip easily. And hence retains the | | | | good but are so visible from the ground, flying high up |
| colour for a longer period of time. It is more tough and | | | | in the air. Cut them in perfect straight edges. If you do |
| durable too. Some planes are not just for fun, but are | | | | not have clear windows or windshields, use black or |
| family heirlooms. They become one, because they are | | | | silver as an imitation to suggest. You can also |
| taken care of and hence are passed down from | | | | experiment with pin striping tape, which is available in |
| generation to generation. Some people treat them like | | | | the stationery shop. They come in different colours, |
| their playmates, and hence take extra care of them. | | | | and you can use your imagination and arrange them |
| Before you think of painting, you have to ensure that | | | | accordingly. In a pattern that suits your taste. Choosing |
| you scrape down the surface with sandpaper as it will | | | | the right colours are also very important. Opt for bright |
| smoothen out any dents, raised edges or rough spots. | | | | and vibrant colours, which can be seen from afar, |
| Fill up dents or holes with model filler or putty which is | | | | especially when you are trying to track your plane |
| locally available. Use a tack cloth to wipe all extra dust | | | | from the ground. Be creative and use colour |
| and grit. Apply a coat of primer so as to prevent | | | | techniques with the wings and the fuselage. One good |
| wrinkles from forming. When you want to use a | | | | tip is to always ensure that you colour the top of the |
| covering, choose from a film that looks like a metal | | | | plane with light colours and the bottom with dark |
| covering or cloth that has a unique and creative look. | | | | colours. |