Welcome to Airfield Models

Airfield Models is my personal web site for model builders and those who appreciate the art of model building.

Main Points of Interest

• Radio Control, Display and Control-Line models — Articles and hundreds of photos.

• Articles for Model-Builders — Lots of articles including these series:

  • How-To's — Building and finishing techniques and tools you can make.

    • Make a Magnetic Building System — Extremely detailed information about the best and fastest method for building very accurate model aircraft.

  • Model-Building Tips and General Philosophy — Build attractive and unique models that work properly.

  • Model-Building Tools — The trick to good craftsmanship is not always having the right tool, but having it helps a lot.

  • Construction Materials — What I know about what I build models from.

  • Model Aircraft Glow Engines and Fuel Systems — Learn to run your engines reliably so you can have fun flying.

  • Model Airplane Math and Design Theory — Not only so you can design your own, but to help you understand why model airplanes do what they do.

• Frequently Asked Questions — Common or interesting model-building questions that I've been asked.

• Items for Sale — Magnetic Fixture sets, kits, tools, etc.

• Miscellaneous References and resources (links) — Photos of related subjects and links that provide more information.

• My Elite Infantry keeps pests out of the shop — He's fierce so don't mess with him.

• Register for the mailing list and to post on the site.

Your Help Please!

If you find anything broken anywhere on the site, please send me a quick e-mail with the URL and I will fix it ASAP.  I really appreciate your help.

Work is what I do for the love of it.  A job is how I pay for it.

- Paul K. Johnson

Copyright © 2002-2007 Paul K. Johnson