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When you are planning on a radio airplane project, there will be a few items you cannot do without on your list of things to buy. We will consider some of the most important ones here, but no doubt you will need more as per the particular design you are using. Some items you can use over and over again on different projects, while some will come in handy just for one project.

1. The body material - Your model plane will be made of balsa wood. So this is the most obvious material you will need to purchase. Some plans may make use of other materials, but most usually it is balsa wood that model planes are made of, since it is light weight. On the other hand if you are planning on a large model, you could use a deiffrent kind of wood or another material.

2. The mechanics - your model air plane will need a motor, and the radio unit to steer and fly it. You could very well buy each part seperately if you are an experienced campaigner at this. But if you are not, we strongly advise that you buy a kit, where everything comes connected so there is no confusion there.

3. A good modellers' knike - The X ACTO is a popular choice with model craft builders. It is a very simple tool, but irreplacabble when you need to cut out the balsa here and there. Such knives are commonly available from local grecers to the hobby stores across the country. They are simple and do not need to be purchased from a specialist supplier. But do make sure you have one.

4. Glue - Whatever your choice of building material, you will need to find a way to hold the fuselage of your craft together. Superglue is a favorite with model air plane makers, as is epoxy. Both are good agents to hold wood together. If you are using material other than wood, find out what works best with that material. When making a boat you need to worry about water proofing so you need to use sealant apart from the glue.

5. An electric Cutter - when you are making a miniature model you really dont need a high power electric saw to cut your stuff. A hand held table model would do fine. But do use a Dremel for the finer edges. It is miniature and hand held.

Everything mentioned in this article is easy to find, and not very highly priced either. As you go along you will no doubt require a few more tools. What we have here is the most basic of tool kits you will want to make your model craft. Finally, the tool of craftsmanship is as important as any hardware. Work with patience and with care.

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