The FW-190 D9 is viewed by many as a "good mix of menace and grace". Without question, this aircraft has become one of Meister’s most popular offerings. As this was Ron Petersons first attempt at a warbird of this magnitude, the incredible results he achieved serve as a testament to the well thought, well engineered features designed into this model. Meister models are designed to be easy to build, and to build fast!

This is the "mother of all construction threads" for WWI buffs. If you are a WW I modeler or want to be you need this thread! There are HUNDREDS of tips and techniques is this HUGE thread by many great modelers on building WW I aircraft.

Jack Devine Models produces unusual kits as they include a styrofoam fuselage as well as a foam core wing. In this CD you will watch as Bill Krummel, an accomplished builder, tackles the challenges associated with this technique of building.

Follow along with Anton van Reenen (aka Anton) as he tackles this wonderful subject. Anton shows how he crafts new parts for the "fun scale" Top Flite 190D9 to make it a much more accurate model. You will learn lots of tricks and tips in this thread. It shows you how you can turn a average sport scale kit into a museum quality model!

Brian Taylor’s plans are not normally recommended for the novice builder as there is a lot left to the builder to determine on his own. You will watch as Todd builds this masterpiece of design and Todd has included many, many close-up photographs that clearly illustrate his build sequence. The are many "builders" ideas to be gleaned from this build thread.

How much is years of experience worth? Merlyn has been scratch building his own models since 1978 and is a very prolific builder. He likes them big, and he likes them unique. This is a masters course in scratch building and you’ll be "in the shop" as Merlyn builds this very nice, very unique model.

In this thread, you’ll follow along as Aaron Dominguez builds his first giant scale warbird from one of Jacks fine kits. This thread like all the others is packed with useful building tips. Aaron demonstrates how quickly a first time warbird builder can build one of these kits and there is frequent input and advice from Jack Devine, the kits designer and manufacturer. Aaron’s result is a beautifull P-47 Razor Back that literally flew off the table with no neccesary adjustments.

Pat McCurry’s goal when designing his Yak  was to develope a well engineered kit that would be easy to build by the novice, but satisfying to the experienced builder as well. He achieved his goal on both accounts.

The Yak is a model that is not often seen at the big bird meets. It has the reputation of having excellent flight characteristics and this offering will satisfy both those modellers seeking a nice sport scale model and for those more demanding modellers seeking a competiton grade model.

The PCM Models Me-109 is the pinnacle of the model makers craft. The high quality, state-of-the-art molded fiberglass fuselage sets the industry standard and anyone who has had the privelege to examine one of these birds "up-close" can attest to their scale fidelity. Simply stated, the quality of the components supplied with this kit is extraordinary!

Pat McCurry is renowned through out the modelling community as an extraordinary model designer, builder, and competitor. He has also successfully competed for many years at Top Gun and has a wealth of knowledge that can be gained only by building models proffesionally for many years. This CD is an extraordinary opportunity to watch as Pat designs, developes, and builds his prototype model of the Dornier DO-335.

Vance Mosher is a talented designer with many, many years of experience designing and building competition quality aircraft models. As he is noted for his wit and humor, this is an extremely entertaining as well as instructional course on his methods of design and construction.  You’ll be in the shop and watch as Vance builds his latest model.

Skyshark kits are synonomous with quality. That is apparent in the detailed, blow-by-blow documentation of this thread. You will watch as Dave builds this outstanding kit into a model that anyone would be proud to own and fly.

Follow along as John modify’s an Almost Ready To Cover model into a distictive rendention of the popular P-51B. You will watch as he builds his own plug to add the Malcom Hood Canopy and his approach to building scale details such as operating gear doors is covered in detail. Close attention to detail is paid to enhancing the scale profile and scale appearing exhuast stacks. Many, many more scale techniques and solid building advice is clearly presented with a multitude of photos.

Looking for a model that has lots of scale fidelity, but builds quickly and easily? Then the Skyshark FW-190 is the model for you. Follow along as Mike builds this very nice kit into a model anyone would be proud to have in their stable. 

This CD is a study in master craftsmanship. You’ll watch as Nigel finishes this museum quality model that has won every scale competition he has entered it in-Best of Show at Pyallup, Wa and First in Expert Class at a USSMA Qualifier. This thread is an exercise in detailing that you need in your collection.