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That totally rocks! I hope to build one that looks half that beautiful.

We installed the landing gear. After some research, he decided that he liked the "stick" landing gear since we didn't find any pics of a P-40 with wheel pants or gear covers. He wanted it to look like it had tires. A little permanent marker works well. He glued on some black thread for the...

I like Monocote. I used it on a 3 foot wingspan glider I made once. Really durable wing.

On the paper side of things, I need a good program for creating the paper parts. Suggestions are very much welcome. I bumped into a program called Pepekura. I usually start in AutoCAD or AutoSketch with a standard three view and work from there. This might be a fun thing to have a vote on...

The first flight went smoothly as well as all the test flights. The second met with some damage to the nose. Luckily these models are simple to repair.

Thank you everyone. He loves reading the comments. I happened to find more of mini models in a Hobby Lobby store when I was out with the wife. He now has three to build when he wants. Also, the air show was a big hit. We even collected some detail pics for future models. he can't stop talking...

Thanks guys. I have a whole fleet of old designs from my teens. I like your idea Rhaven to develop this into paper. That would allow me to color it up a bit also. I may even add some windows, control surfaces, and landing gear.

I was searching through our craft room closet and ran across this. I built this a couple of years ago from some of the drawings I made in high school for us to fly around in the backyard.

Not exactly modeling, but the son and I are going to an airshow on Sunday. This will be his first.

That is so cool. You are amazing. This inspires me to build another ST:TMP Enterprise since my original is long gone. It was pretty cool and big. I love adding LEDs. I want to make the lights blink this time. Have to tack that one on the list. Thanks.

He finished the main model with a little help. Looks pretty good. Haven't installed the landing gear because they put some stick like pieces in the kit instead of the nice wheel pants shown on the side of the box. Can't have that, so I'm going to fashion some nicer pieces for him.

That is so detailed. Nice. Looks like I could walk over and open those doors.

My son likes your models. I have to try the Spaceman Spiff ship. Maybe a few down the road...

By the way, this is the first time he has glued a model together of any sort. He has done a couple of quick snap together plastic models and assisted dad on other projects.

I know that this is probably not the norm around here, but it's a big deal for my son and I. We found this kit at Cracker Barrel after dinner one night. My son was really excited, so I bought the P-40 and the V tail kits for him. My son is thirteen and has been struggling with autism his entire...

We're trying to get to the models. We recently a couple of balsa wood rubberband models that he wants to finish first. They're sort of like the balsa gliders that I used to have when I was a kid but with real airfoil wings. Will have to post pics. not sure which section to post in though.

Oh, wow! Now that's the level I want to get to. This section is receiving frequent visits from me. AWESOME BUILD!

We have a few models that I've collected over the years as well as a few new additions. I don't currently have photos available for the plastic models that I've built previously, however if I find some I'll be sure to post them. Most of the early models were not extra detailed. Here is what is...

Hello. I used to be a casual builder. I am trying to get back into modeling now that my autistic son is developing and there is time available again. Also, he seems genuinely interested in building some models. Most of my early models were plastic aviation military models. I was introduced to...