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Guides for collecting model aircraft
Clear answers, real dimensions and useful checklists to choose well, care for every model and enjoy your collection.
01Scale guide1:400 vs 1:450 scale: which one suits your collection?Compare size, detail, cabinet space and compatibility before choosing between 1:400 and 1:450 model aircraft.Read guide7 min read
02Getting startedHow to start a model aircraft collectionChoose a theme, scale, budget and first models without impulse buying or running out of display space.Read guide8 min read
03Aviation iconsThe best Airbus A380 models: how to chooseHow to assess an A380 model by scale, livery, mould, wings, engines, stand and display space.Read guide7 min read04Queen of the SkiesThe best Boeing 747 models: variants and liveries explainedChoose a Boeing 747 model by variant, livery, scale, mould accuracy and display space.Read guide8 min read05Collection careHow to clean, care for and display model aircraftA safe routine for dusting, handling, lighting and arranging collectible model aircraft.Read guide8 min read06Gifts with a storyHow to choose a model aircraft as a giftChoose the right airline, aircraft, scale and presentation even if you do not know the recipient's collection.Read guide6 min read07Buy betterModel aircraft buying guide: materials, liveries and finishCheck material, mould, scale, registration, livery, stand, photographs and stock before buying a model aircraft.Read guide9 min read