{"title":"Wood Models","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWood Model Kits, Balsa Airplanes, Gliders \u0026amp; Wooden Ship Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience model building with one of the hobby's classic materials in MegaHobby's Wood Models department. From balsa airplanes and wooden gliders to easy-build wood kits and detailed wooden ship models, these projects offer a hands-on building experience with the natural character of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWood modeling covers a surprisingly broad range of projects. A simple glider can provide an approachable introduction to building, while a detailed wooden ship can become a substantial long-term project involving careful assembly, shaping and finishing. Builders can also find extra wood and related supplies for repairs, modifications and custom work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBalsa Airplane Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/balsa-airplanes\"\u003eBalsa Airplanes\u003c\/a\u003e for aircraft projects built around lightweight wood construction. Balsa has a long history in aeromodeling and gives builders a very different experience from assembling injection-molded plastic aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of simply joining preformed plastic components, wooden aircraft projects can place greater emphasis on the structure of the model itself. Depending on the particular kit, builders may work with frames, ribs, longerons or other wooden components that reveal how the shape of an aircraft is created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAviation enthusiasts interested in traditional plastic scale kits can also explore MegaHobby's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-aircraft\"\u003eModel Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e department for warbirds, jets, helicopters, airliners and other scale airplane subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Wooden Gliders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the simple appeal of flight with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-wooden-gliders\"\u003eClassic Wooden Gliders\u003c\/a\u003e. Wooden gliders can provide an approachable introduction to aircraft building while keeping the project focused on basic construction and the enjoyment of flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor younger builders or anyone new to hands-on hobbies, a straightforward glider project can demonstrate how a few lightweight components come together to create a recognizable aircraft form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy Wooden Model Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew to wood modeling? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/easy-wooden-kits\"\u003eEasy Wooden Kits\u003c\/a\u003e for projects intended to provide a more approachable building experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEasy wood kits can help introduce basic skills such as identifying parts, following assembly steps, fitting components and working carefully with a natural material. They can also make enjoyable projects for experienced hobbyists looking for something different from a more complex scale model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilders looking for other beginner-friendly projects can explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/snap-together-kits\"\u003eSnap Together Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-kit-starter-sets\"\u003eModel Kit Starter Sets\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/educational-models\"\u003eEducational Models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWooden Ship Model Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake on a traditional maritime modeling project with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wood-ship-models\"\u003eWood Ship Models\u003c\/a\u003e. Wooden ship building offers a distinctive alternative to plastic ship kits and can place much of the modeling experience around constructing and finishing the vessel from wooden components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the project, wooden ship models can involve hull construction, deck details, masts, spars, rigging and other elements associated with historic vessels. Larger and more detailed projects can reward patience with an impressive finished model that reflects many stages of careful craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilders interested in additional maritime subjects can visit the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-ships\"\u003eModel Ships\u003c\/a\u003e department for plastic and resin warships, submarines, aircraft carriers, sailing ships, ocean liners and civilian vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWooden Ship Decals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd markings and finishing details with products from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wooden-ship-decals\"\u003eWooden Ship Decals\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Decals can provide another layer of visual detail as a wooden ship project approaches completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional products used when working with markings, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/decal-supplies\"\u003eDecal Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e in our Tools \u0026amp; Supplies department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExtra Wood for Model Building\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes a project calls for additional material beyond the pieces originally supplied. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extra-wood\"\u003eExtra Wood\u003c\/a\u003e for additional wooden material useful for appropriate modeling projects, repairs, modifications and custom fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilders who enjoy creating components from raw material can also explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scratch-building\"\u003eScratch Building\u003c\/a\u003e for styrene, brass, aluminum, tubing, structural shapes, siding, roofing and other fabrication materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies for Wood Modeling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with wood can involve cutting, shaping, sanding, fitting and gluing parts throughout the project. Visit \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for equipment used during construction and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cutting-tools\"\u003eCutting Tools\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knives-and-blades\"\u003eKnives and Blades\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hobby-saws\"\u003eSaws\u003c\/a\u003e for shaping components. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/filing-sanding\"\u003eFiling \u0026amp; Sanding\u003c\/a\u003e products for refining edges and surfaces, and visit \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glues-adhesives-oil\"\u003eGlues and Adhesives\u003c\/a\u003e for assembly products appropriate to your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccurate measurement is especially useful when fitting or fabricating wooden parts. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cutting-mats-and-rulers\"\u003eCutting Mats and Rulers\u003c\/a\u003e can provide a practical foundation for measuring and cutting work at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Finish Wooden Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wood model can be finished in many different ways depending on the subject and desired appearance. Some projects highlight the natural appearance of wood, while others use painted finishes to reproduce the full-size subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMegaHobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e for paints, primers and finishing products used across the modeling hobby. Always select finishing products appropriate for the material and follow the manufacturer's instructions for the particular project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Something Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWood modeling offers a tactile building experience that differs from conventional plastic kits. The material can be cut, shaped and sanded as the project develops, giving builders a direct role in creating the final form of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're assembling a simple wooden glider, building a balsa aircraft, introducing a new hobbyist to an easy wooden kit or committing to a detailed wooden ship project, MegaHobby's Wood Models department brings together kits, materials and related supplies for builders who enjoy creating models from wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/collections\/wood-models.oembed","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}