My Model Airplane Workshop A Basic Set Up

My Model Airplane Workshop A Basic Set Up
In this video I will go over my personal model airplane workshop, using the minimum needed amount of space, tools and supplies. I will describe how my model airplane workshop is set up, the needed tools and building supplies, power tools, electrical tools, glues, paints and misc. items to have a complete model airplane building facility.
This is a basic approach for establishing a model airplane workshop. You can certainly add other tools to the arrangement. But over the past 40 years this basic workshop setup has served me well. Anyone, to include a beginner, can achieve modeling success with this approach, and at minimal cost as well.
Here is a link to my KZbin Channel:
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Many thanks in advance for a post of this video on Facebook, it truly helps the channel a lot!
Regards,
Tim
Several of my RC model aircraft are discussed in the video, links below:
Dumas Aeronca C-3
• Dumas Aeronca C-3 Elec...
Foam board Bronco:
• Bronco 2 Foam Board RC...
Guillows Aeronca
• Guillows Aeronca RC Co...
Speedy Bee
• Speedy Bee RC Airplane...
Foam Lazy Bee
• Let's Build a Foam Laz...
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Building overview
02:07 - Building board
04:28 - Power tools
06:25 - Electrical tools
07:00 - Iron-on coverings
09:19 - Glues
11:51 - Foam board
12:35 - Acrylic paints
12:52 - Misc. Items
15:49 - Field box

[@Yankee2003]

Thank you for the video Tim. I am fortunate to have an extra room that I was able to transform into my workshop. Really nice to go over the often used tools to get people started. As we get older the tools do seem to accumulate and it may seem overwhelming for people just getting into our hobby. Stay healthy.

[@TimMcKay56]

Michael: Good words and thanks for checking in! Tim

[@larrypenno7477]

Thanks for showing us your shop and explaining the necessary and extra tools required for the type of modeling that you do. I was surprised to realize that I had most of them, I also put together Guillows models and thoroughly enjoy watching another builder do the same. All of your conversion step-by-step video's are absolutely wonderful and appreciated.

[@TimMcKay56]

Larry: Glad you have your workshop up and running. Good luck with your builds! Tim

[@1mikeb]

A couple additional items that have been useful to me: a gram scale to check weights of components for small builds; and motor thrust/amp test set up to get the right motor-prop-esc-battery combo for my builds. Oh, and band-aids!

[@TimMcKay56]

Mike: Great inputs, thanks! Tim

[@michaelwalz4521]

Thanks Tim. I had a minimalistic setup as a teenager for building Guillow's rubberband models. I am looking forward to getting back into building these but with RC motors. Wish I still had the dozen models I made in the 60s and 70s to retrofit. Glad to know this is a low cost set up.

[@TimMcKay56]

Michael: No worries and thanks for checking in! Tim

[@my_dear_friend_]

The paper of dollar store foam board is easily removed after you sprayed it with 50% rubbing alcohol/water mix. Peels of in one sheet about 30 seconds after you sprayed it, in particular the black paper (which soaks up the mix better).

[@TimMcKay56]

KH: Great tip, many thanks! Tim

[@my_dear_friend_]

If you are lucky to have one nearby, consider becoming a member of your local make space. They may give you access to 3d printers and laser cutters. The laser cutter inparticular is such a lovely tool (if you know how to use CAD software). Nothing beats how fast and precise it is for making several identical pieces from fragile materials.

[@TimMcKay56]

KH: Another great tip, thanks! Tim

[@peteryoussef8263]

Great Workshop Thanks

[@TimMcKay56]

Peter: Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@brookejones3113]

Thanks Tim now I have my own workshop and hopping to make some of the models you made.

[@TimMcKay56]

Brooke: Sounds great and thanks for checking in! Tim

[@1983dmd]

Very interesting as always ! Thank you for taking the time to produce and post those nice videos...Your channel is unique in the fact it explains the basics of R/C, unlike many other R/C channels where you only see 100mph R/C jets every week !!! The wind is calmer and more relaxing on your channel !!😄

[@TimMcKay56]

1983: Thanks for the kind words and checking in! Tim

[@soosmate]

Really great description, thank you!

[@TimMcKay56]

Mate: Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@jhuff8596]

Great Video Tim, Cheers!

[@TimMcKay56]

Many thanks! Tim

[@me262a1]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@TimMcKay56]

You're welcome! Tim

[@dylanbirenbaum4473]

This is really good. Great job!

[@TimMcKay56]

Dylan: Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@DadsRCHangar]

Great video Tim, wish I had your space. Very impressive 50 years building.

[@TimMcKay56]

Dad: Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@DadsRCHangar]

@@TimMcKay56 I do try to watch all yours. Cannot beat learning from an experienced person like your self. Chris

[@davidlourensz4822]

Nice video Tim. Thanks kindly.

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks! Tim

[@rscruiser3533]

Tim -- I don't have a building board as of yet. I see your Guillow's board is no longer available I see others use hollow or solid core doors with sheetrock but, what you have in size is more realistic for building. I don't have room for a Door! Something like the size on your bench to me looks about right. Say 14 - 16 inch wide and 46 - 48 inches long I think would be big enough to build the models I'd like to build. So, what would suggest making a Build Board out of --- and suggestion on building it.? Thank You ----- Rodney

[@TimMcKay56]

Rodney: You raise a good point, I need to do a video on this. Do a Google search for RC airplane building boards. www.FlyHobbies.com had a Great Planes board that looked good. Also, folks have used ceiling tiles on a plywood base. Tim

[@RolfKni]

Hallo Tim du hast eine schöne Werkstatt, mit der richtigen Ausstattung. bei mir sieht es nicht so ordentlich wie bei dir aus. Hello Tim you have a nice workshop, with the right equipment. with me it does not look as neat as with you.😀 Best regards Rolf

[@TimMcKay56]

Rolf: Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@AEROERGO]

Hi Tim, thanks a lot for the tour, soon i will have to move from my tiny workshop to a better place so this video was very useful! cheers!

[@TimMcKay56]

Here’s to a great new workshop! Tim

[@xelanoxin]

Do you do plastic models?

[@TimMcKay56]

Alex: I do not do plastic models. Tim

[@xelanoxin]

Thanks. I do plastic models but my uncle and dad do balsa wood. Im thinking of trying it out. My uncle recommended your videos to me.

[@wttatb]

Does anyone still sell building boards? I'd prefer professionally made over diy

[@TimMcKay56]

I use the Guillow balsa work board. You can try Google that, not sure if Guillows still carries. But may be available on Ebay, etc. Tim

[@wttatb]

@@TimMcKay56 thank you!