New "Builders Links"
Here's The "A" through "L" Listing, A little farther down will be "M" through
"Z". Hope you find what you're looking for!
Feel free to add comments, suggestions or note any non-working links.
One difference with this listing, on the "Info" categories I've tried to put the
most basic link first and added an "X" to the link that seems to be the
introduction to the subject.
Ron
General Interest Links
https://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
https://members.aol.com/KMyersEFO/mfg.htm#TOP
https://www.pldaniels.com/flying/balsa/index.html
https://www.eflight101.com/
https://www.theflyingdeuces.com/good_links.htm
Adhesives
https://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform.../adhesives.htm (X)
https://www.pldaniels.com/flying/balsa/glues-guide.html
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/adhesive.htm
https://www.greatplanes.com/accys/adhesives.html
https://www.mercuryadhesives.com/MercuryFAQ.htm
https://www.westsystem.com/ (Epoxy)
https://www.sigmfg.com/IndexAdhesives.html
https://www.zapglue.com/
https://www.samsmodels.co.uk/ (UK)
https://www.puffinmodels.com/accessories.html (UK)
https://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...03/ai_n8841950 (M.A.N. Article,
Adhesives)
Aerial Photography
https://www.rcapa.net/home.htm (Remote Control Aerial Photography
Association)
https://www.rc-soar.com/tech/dwaerialphoto.htm
https://www.hicam.com.au/
https://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/7376/
https://astrocam.aea6.k12.ia.us/
https://www.rc-helicopters.net/remote...elicopters.htm
https://www.intelligentflight.com/sto...index&cPath=11
Aerodynamics, Airfoils, Model Design
https://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform...sign/index.htm (X)
https://www.profili2.com/eng/default.htm
https://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/index.htm
https://sky.prohosting.com/air2/index2.htm
https://selair.selkirk.bc.ca/aerodynamics1/
https://www.eskimo.com/~billb/wing/airfoil.html
https://tracfoil.free.fr/airfoils/indexE.html (Sailplane Airfoils)
https://www.rexresearch.com/klinfogl/klinfogl.htm#ultim (Kline/Folleman
KF Airfoil)
Airbrushes, Parts
https://h1072147.hobbyshopnow.com/ser...tBy=ProdNumAsc
https://www.modelflight.com.au/accessories_airbrush.htm (AU)
AutoGyros
https://www.autogyro-rc.com/Kits.html
https://www.icare-rc.com/rainbow.htm
Autopilots (See Gyros, Autopilots, Failsafe Devices)
Balsa Suppliers, Information
https://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform...ding/balsa.htm (X)
https://www.pldaniels.com/flying/bals...roperties.html
https://www.midwestproducts.com/catal...d=15&sa2_id=25
https://www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk/ (UK)
https://www.sigmfg.com/
https://lonestar-models.com/cgi-local/Order.pl.cgi
Battery, Basics
https://www.redrockethobbies.com/RC_A...sics_s/263.htm (X)
https://www.srbatteries.com/eftindex.htm
https://www.batteryuniversity.com/
https://adamone.rchomepage.com/guide3.htm
https://www.fmadirect.com/tech_data/index.htm
Battery Chargers, Balancers, Test Equipment; Voltmeters, Wattmeters
https://www.astroflight.com/index.htm...UVGKPIVCc8T8P7
https://www.fmadirect.com/products.htm?cat=45&nid=4
https://www.medusaproducts.com/Power-...rs/PA-Main.htm
https://www.e-flight.co.uk/shopdisplaysubcat.asp?id=161 (UK)
https://www.thunderpower-batteries.co...dBalancers.htm
https://www.electrifly.com/chargers/gpmm3153.html
https://www.gordontarling.co.uk/html/...equipment.html (UK, Schulze)
https://robotbirds.com/catalog/index....f983f415a06573 ... (UK)
https://www.skyhooks.ca/WES.htm#chargers (Micro)
https://www.aeromicro.com/Catalog/aux...7_products.htm
Battery Eliminator Circuitry (BEC)
Low Voltage Cut-OFF (LVC)
https://www.stefanv.com/rcstuff/qf200312.html (X)
https://www.aurorra.co.uk/shop/19/index.htm (UK)
https://www.medusaproducts.com/BECs/BEC%20Main.htm
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/ubec.htm
https://www.gordontarling.co.uk/html/ultimate_bec.html (UK)
https://www.flydma.com/catalog/index....1ce2396f791924
Batteries, Suppliers
https://www.srbatteries.com/rc.htm
https://www.fmadirect.com/category.htm?id=3
https://www.puffinmodels.com/batteries.html (UK)
https://www.e-flight.co.uk/lipo-battery-packs.asp (UK)
https://www.thunderpower-batteries.com/
https://www.rcaccessory.com/index.asp...TS&Category=54 (A123 Packs,
Charger)
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/lithium-polymer.htm
https://www.gordontarling.co.uk/html/batteries.html (UK)
Battery Voltage Regulator (RX Battery)
https://radicalrc.secure-mall.com/sho...86&cart=518447
https://www.fmadirect.com/products.htm?cat=58&nid=38
https://www.allerc.com/advanced_searc...ulator&x=6&y=9
https://www.dionysusdesign.com/produc...d6f370f0bf14c7 (Voltage
Isolator)
Beginners, Basic R/C
https://adamone.rchomepage.com/guide.htm (X)
https://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/...er_1/index.htm
https://www.in-miniature.co.uk/aircraft.asp
https://www.easyrc.com/radiosystems/index.html (Radio Systems,
Explained)
https://www.rc-airplane-world.com/rad...trol-gear.html (R/C Transmitter,
Receiver, Servos, Frequencies, TX Modes, Explained)
Books
https://www.samsmodels.co.uk/ (UK)
https://www.modelaircraft.org/museum/booklist.asp
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0093p.pgm?C=ZAJ
https://www.peck-polymers.com/html/books/miscbooks.htm
https://www.hrunway.com/
https://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform..._materials.htm
Building Supplies (See Tools)
Canopies, Pilot Figures, Scale Details
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...Q2130&C=ATDGPM
https://www.world-war-2-airplane-model.com/canopies.html
Painting Canopies)
https://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8769 Coloring And
Tinting Canopies)
https://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmar...FV4.html?E+Sig (Click On
"Aircraft Accessories" Then "Scale Accessories"; Canopies, Pilot Figures,
Instruments, Dummy Engines, Cowls)
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/pilots.htm (Pilot Figures)
https://www.wingmfg.com/Pages/Wac2.html (1/7th, 1/8th Pilot
https://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...10/ai_n9430401 (M.A.N. Article,
Canopies)
https://www.horizonhobby.com/Search/D...tId=APD&Page=1
Decal, Insignia Sheets)
https://www.darehobby.com/accessories-pilots.htm (Pilot Figures)
https://www.rc-warbirds.com/index.php/cPath/71 (Pilot Figures)
https://www.warbirds-rc.com/Store/sa-pf.html (Pilot Figures)
https://www.easybuiltmodels.com/spare.htm (Pilot Figures, 1/10. 1/12,
1/14, 1/15, 1/16, 1/17, 1/19, 1/20. All Military.
Carbon Fiber See Composites
Center Of Gravity (G.G., C of G) Testers See Tools
Composites, Information
https://www.pldaniels.com/flying/bals...op-howtos.html (X)
https://www.sciencemaster.com/columns..._composite.php
https://www.cstsales.com/tutorials.html
https://home.fuse.net/ryan/download.htm
https://www.flyelectric.ukgateway.net/matter.htm
https://www.airplane-model.com/tech-built-up-d-box.html (D
Composite Tutorial) (X)
Composites, Suppliers
https://www.airdyn.com/main.htm
https://www.foamfly.com/home.php?cat=32
https://www.goodwindskites.com/merch/...?cat=framework
https://www.cstsales.com/products.html
https://www.pratthobbies.com/proddeta...?prod=SL1%2D20
Thread)
https://www.apogeerockets.com/shock_cord.asp (Kevlar Thread,
Cord)
https://www.slofly.com/cart/
https://www.rcfoam.com/
https://www.depronusa.com/
https://www.expresscomposites.com/
https://www.robotcombat.com/marketplace_metals.html
https://www.compufoamcore.com/ (Custom Foam Cutting)
https://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-wire-foam-cutter/ (DIY Foam
https://www.eflightwiki.com/eflightwi...e_foam_cutting (Hot Wire Cutting
Info, Links
https://www.hhhh.org/~joeboy/resource...am_cutter.html (Hot Wire Foam
Cutter)
https://club.cycom.co.uk/hotwire/Hot_...rene_foam.html (DIY Foam
Connectors, Wiring-Electrical
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/connectors.htm
https://www.robotcombat.com/marketplace_connectors.html
https://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.u...flight%20items (UK)
https://www.fmadirect.com/products.htm?cat=56&nid=18
https://www.wsdeans.com/products/index.html
https://www.ecubedrc.com/connectors.htm
Control Line Flying (U-Control)
https://dkd.net/clmodels/links.html (World-Wide Links)
https://home.att.net/~philbrown36641s5/clhomepage.html (Orgs, Clubs,
Links)
https://www.aeromaniacs.com/historyofcl.htm (History)
https://www.aeromaniacs.com/Suppliers.html (Links to Suppliers)
Control Systems, Information
https://users.colfax.com/dhart/prr/Ri...2003/Mar03.htm (Hinges; Types,
Uses, Adhesives)
https://www.blackflight.com/intro_rc/intro_rc_radio.asp (Terms; Flaperons,
Spoilerons, Crow Mixing, Elevons, Modes, Dual Rates, Exponential "V"
(X)
https://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/vtail.html ("V" Tail)
https://www.mindspring.com/~cramskill/diffthro.htm (Aileron
(X)
https://www.mindspring.com/~cramskill/diffthro.htm (Aileron
https://www.mindspring.com/~cramskill/flaperon.htm (Flaperons)
https://www.marcee.org/Articles/ControlArms.html (Pull Pull)
https://www.mindspring.com/~rellis2/rcpattrn/ppull.htm (Pull Pull)
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...=615748&page=3
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...7p?CATEGORY=QF
Pushrods, Cable, Linkage)
Covering and Finishing, Information
https://www.rc-airplane-advisor.com/h...-covering.html (X)
https://web.archive.org/web/200202060.../covering.html
https://pldaniels.com/flying/balsa/fi...yurethane.html (X) Water
Polyurathane (WBP) Over Fiberglass Cloth
https://www.coverite.com/accys/covr2700.html (Temperature
Covering, popular Brands)
https://winshiprc.tripod.com/painting_techniques.htm
https://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23638 (Lettering,
Numbers From Iron-On Material)
https://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20546 (Silk over Balsa,
Thanks, Paul!)
https://www.wattflyer.com/forums/show...t=23572&page=2 (Japanese Tissue
over Balsa, "")
https://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22327 (Silk With
Polycryllic over Foam, "")
https://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21972 (Patching Film
Coverings, "")
https://www.smoothair.rchomepage.com/...ithSolite1.htm
https://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10443 (Weights of
Covering Materials)
https://www.modelflight.com/chemical.html
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/oracover.htm
https://winshiprc.tripod.com/painting_techniques.htm
https://www.antiquemodeler.org/www.an...omparisons.htm
Covering And Finishing, Materials
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...p?&L=COVR.html
https://www.skyhooks.ca/covers.htm#RM
https://www.stevensaero.com/shop/home.php?cat=305
https://www.atlantahobby.com/shopdisp...ring+Materials
https://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk/index.php (UK)
https://www.solarfilm.co.uk/
https://www.monokote.com/index.html
https://www.coverite.com/
https://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmar...FV4.html?E+Sig
Decals, Decal Paper, Graphics;
https://www.decalpaper.com/inkjet.html
https://www.mcgpaper.com/decals.html
https://www.supercaldecals.com/super1.html
https://www.beldecal.com/inkjet-instructions.html
https://www.cajunrc.com/Cajun_Graphic...cial/index.htm (Graphics)
https://www.ultimatedecals.com/?gclid...FSUmYAodpXzxtQ (Decals)
https://www.davidleftleygraphics.com/ (Graphics, UK)
https://www.pro-mark.com/ (Graphics)
https://homepage.ntlworld.com/y.j/shop/ (Decals, UK)
https://www.aerographix.biz/index.htm (Graphics)
https://vinylgraphicsbygreg.com/Model..._aircraft.html (Vinyl Graphics,
Decals)
DIY Brushless Motors
https://www.flyelectric.ukgateway.net/motors.htm (Photo-Illustrated
Tutorial On DIY Motors) (X)
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/lrk-torquemax/
https://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/ (UK)
https://www.komodohobby.com/
https://www.gobrushless.com/store/cgi...brushless+kits
https://www.strongrcmotors.com/
https://www.aero-nuts.com/index.php?c...4edc4f0037b8ad
https://www.allerc.com/index.php?cPat...1e96b0b70e3947
https://aircraft-world.com/shopdispla...%2DROM+and+Acc
Electric Ducted Fans (EDF)
https://www.ductedfans.com/propulsion.html
https://www.storacingproducts.com/rc-.../198/index.htm (AU)
https://www.shredair.com/fan.html
https://www.rbckits.com/
https://www.electricjetfactory.com/
https://www.jethangar.com/Ducted%20Fans/df.html
https://aeromicro.com/catalog/ducted_...9_products.htm
https://www.puffinmodels.com/edf.html (UK)
https://www.airpowernet.com/twe/index...1127f5ba7dd797 (Taiwan,
R.O.C,)
https://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.u...flight%20items (UK)
Electric Motors, Basics
https://adamone.rchomepage.com/guide5.htm (X)
https://www.gobrushless.com/kb/index....01_-_Chapter_1
https://www.modelflight.com.au/electr...ess_motors.htm
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ght=peter+khor (Re
Brushed Electric Motors. Photos and Text)
https://www.wattflyer.com/forums/show...?t=5788&page=2 (Water Break
Brushed Motors)
Electric Motor, Calculators
https://brantuas.com/ezcalc/dma1.asp (Free)
https://www.slkelectronics.com/ecalc/index.htm
https://www.drivecalc.de/
Electric Motor, Accessories
https://www.allerc.com/index.php?cPat...1e96b0b70e3947
https://www.aeromicro.com/Catalog/gea...9_products.htm
https://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/gearbox.html (UK)
https://www.skyhooks.ca/WES.htm#brushless (Micro)
https://aircraft-world.com/default.asp?id=18
Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=444961
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/speed-control.htm
https://www.skyhooks.ca/WES.htm#esc (Micro)
https://www.castlecreations.com/products.html
https://www.fmadirect.com/products.htm?cat=2&nid=15
https://www.coolesc.com/prod_air.php?CC=43b4342b80434
Fiberglass See Composites
Flight Data, Inflight Recording Devices, Telemetry
https://www.eagletreesystems.com/Seagull/seagull.html
https://www.rcreporter.com/products.html
https://www.hexpertsystems.com/zlog/index.html
https://www.hyperflight.co.uk/product...ic+%26+gliders (UK)
https://home.epix.net/~rcbrust/
https://www.aerotelemetry.com/
https://www.intelligentflight.com/store/
Flight Simulators (See Simulators)
Flight Trimming
https://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/...tics/setup.htm (X)
https://members.aol.com/bentleyflyers/trimmingchart.html
https://www.rcplanetalk.com/trim.html
https://www.palosrc.com/instructors/trimchrt.
htmhttps://www.willingtons.com/mymac/model_trimming.htm
Flying Site Equipment
https://www.greatplanes.com/accys/field-equipment.html (Flight Box,
Electric)
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJBU2
Electric)
https://www.ripmax.com/7index.asp?cat...electedtab=080 (Flight Boxes,
UK)
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJUP2&P=7 (Frequency
Scanner)
https://www.aerospectra.com/ (Frequency Scanner)
https://www.weplay.com/track/stopwatc...FSBWYAodWCGL1w
(Stopwatches)
https://www.astopwatch.com/products/s...ches.asp#price (Stopwatches,
UK)
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...p?&C=PHB&V=DYF
https://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.u...ld%20equipment (Bungee, UK)
https://www.grasshopperwinch.com/ (Glider Winch)
https://irfmachineworks.com/lbwinch/ (Glider Winch)
https://www.tdmsoftware.com/TDMmodels/ (Plans For DIY Catapult
Launcher)
https://www.rbckits.com/shop/index.ph...&productId=139 (Bungee
Launcher)
https://www.pylonworld.com/rc_pylon/rc_pylon.htm (DIY Pylons For
Racing)
https://www.radarguns.com/bushnell-ra...ns-101900.html (Radar
Airspeed)
https://www.compactappliance.com/xq/J...3Ejumpstarters (Portable 12V
Power Supplies)
Foam (See Composites)
Free Flight
https://www.faimodelsupply.com/
https://www.freeflight.org/index.htm
https://www.hrunway.com/
https://www.ualberta.ca/~khorne/
https://www.peck-polymers.com/
https://www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk/ (UK)
https://www.aalmps.com/
https://www.arizonamodels.com/
https://www.smallflyingarts.com/
https://www.bmjrmodels.com/catalog.cfm?ID=Park%20Flyers
Gearboxes, Geardrives
https://pergatory.mit.edu/2.007/kit/a...ldershaft.html (Schematic For
Planetary Geardrive)
https://www.astroflight.com/store/sto...hxgc2widA1j6Y7
https://www.electrifly.com/motors/gearboxes.html
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/gear400.htm
Gliders (See Soaring)
Glossary, model Aviation Terms
https://www.airfieldmodels.com/inform...sary/index.htm
https://www.flyrc.com/glossary.shtml
https://www.greatplanes.com/glossary.html
https://www.bmfa.org/resources/glossary.html
https://www.rcuniverse.com/community/...s=0&sort=1&key =
Gyros, Autopilots, Failsafe Devices, Mixers
https://www.futaba-rc.com/faq/faq-gyros.html#q340 (Gyro FAQs)
https://www.fmadirect.com/products.htm?cat=20&nid=6 (Flight
Stabilization Systems)
https://www.micropilot.com/ (Autopilot)
https://www.futaba-rc.com/radioaccys/futm0999.html (Autopilot)
https://www.aero-nuts.com/index.php?c...ea39f0f56bb7cf
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXELT4&P=ML (Mixer)
https://www.birminghammodelcentre.co....og/Gyros1.html (Gyros, UK)
https://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-6.html (Gyros, Low Battery
Failsafe)
https://www.canterburysailplanes.co.n...cessories.html (Mixer, NZ)
https://www.mikes-models.co.uk/index....ex&cPath=31_54 (failsafe,
https://www.voltmagic.com/index.htm (Airborne Systems Monitor)
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/gyros.htm (Gyros)
Hardware
https://www.microfasteners.com/
https://rtlfasteners.com/RC/index.html
https://dubro.com/DUBRO2005CATALOG/index.htm
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0097P
https://www.greatplanes.com/accys/gpmq3300.html
Helicopters
https://www.ircha.org/ (International Radio Controlled Helicopter
Association)
https://www.rchelimag.com/forum/
https://www.redrockethobbies.com/RC_H..._Shop_s/13.htm
https://www.hobbytron.com/RCHelicopters.html
https://www.abcmodelsport.net/c38101/...licopters.html (UK)
https://www.heliguy.com/
https://www.rc-helicopters.net/index.html
Hotliners (F5B)
https://www.maaa.asn.au/electric/rules/f5b.htm (Rules)
https://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/f5b_models.htm (A Typical F5B
https://www.f5b.dk/ (Denmark)
https://www.f5b.co.uk/ (UK)
https://www.f5b.us/ (US)
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/f5b_uk/ (UK Online Site)
Indoor Flying (See Micro + Indoor Models)
Jetex, Rapier Jet
https://jetex.org/history/rebirth.html (History of Jetex, Links)
https://www.shortysbasement.com/
https://www.samsmodels.co.uk/ (UK)
https://www.easybuiltmodels.com/jx.htm
https://www.smallflyingarts.com/Archi...ex/jetex_2.htm
https://www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk/jetex.htm (UK)
https://www.jetex.org.uk/ (UK)
Kevlar See Composites
Landing Gear, Wheels, Retracts, Skids, Skis, Floats
https://www.greatplanes.com/accys/gpmq1800.html
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/landinggear.htm
https://www.robart.com/
https://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.u...in=Accessories (UK)
https://robotbirds.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=45 (UK)
https://www.bollyprops.com/Landinggear.html
https://www.jetmodelproducts.com/landing.htm
https://www.centuryjet.com/webstore/c...fm?Category=28
https://www.rc-warbirds.com/product_i...roducts_id/330 (Micro Air
Retracts)
https://www.electricjetfactory.com/
https://www.atlantahobby.com/shopdisp...Wheels%2FSkids
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...gear&search=Go
https://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...08/ai_n8820443 (M.A.N. Article,
+ Floats)
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0093p?&C=QDF (Skis)
https://welasercut.com/lasercart/inde...x&cPath=41_6_4 (Skis)
https://www.hobby-lobby.com/floats.htm (Floats)
https://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...L=++&search=Go (Floats)
https://www.greatplanes.com/accys/gpmq1870.html (Floats, Wood
https://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?products_id=675 (GWS Floats)
https://www.seacommander.com/ (Floats)
Laser Cutting
https://www.manzanolaser.com/id3.html
https://www.litkoaero.com/model_aircr...tting_indv.php
https://www.fxmodels.com/lasercutter.shtml
https://www.jtechlaser.com/
Lighting Systems, Night Flying
https://www.rcnightflying.com/nfbegin.html (X)
https://www.rc-cam.com/led_info.htm (DIY Lighting)
https://www.allerc.com/product_info.php?products_id=1596
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