“My Balsa & Glass Workshop” is designed to inspire and guide enthusiasts in the intricate arts of Radio Controlled (RC) Balsa Model Aircraft building and Stained Glass Works. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned hobbyist, you will discover the vast possibilities and creative satisfaction these hobbies can offer. Most of the projects you will find in this website were assembled in my small 12′x24′ Workshop shown in the image above, where you see the Stained Glass Assembly Area at the workbench on the right side, and Balsa Model Assembly Area at the workbench on the left side. Please check out my latest projects, and I hope you enjoy my website.

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Central NC RC Flying Clubs Events in Full Swing!

 The Central NC RC Flying Clubs 2025 season started off with a BANG. Get out and see some awesome RC flying activities. You can view some images from past events, and check what events are coming up by simply going to my “RC Flying Clubs Calendars.”

 Image Source: RCM Magazine August 1967.

New May 2025 Edition of my “Build of the Month” Series!

 The May 2025 Edition of my “Build of the Month” Series is now available for your reading and viewing pleasure @: “Build of the Month” Series.

 Images Source: Outerzone Junkers Ju-87B Stuka Webpage.

 This latest edition is the final edition of the “BOTM WW-II Mini-Series,” and features a new WW-II RC model airplane which you can build along with links for plans, articles, and more. Visitors to my website should take a moment and check out what is available for them in this latest BOTM edition.

Something Just for You Star Trek Fans!

 Images above from: Paul and Ralph Bradley Model Airplane Hangout.

 Presented above is an electric powered flying representation of the Starship Enterprise NCC-1701-A as it appeared in the movie “The Voyage Home.” The concept for the overall layout of this model was developed by Michael Blott and was first published in December 2001 in the now out of print RC Micro Flight magazine. The original plan from Michael used 3/4″ construction foam as the main building material. It also called for a brushed Speed 400 electric motor and a 7 or 8 cell NiCd or NiMh battery pack. The plan package presented here uses 3 mm sheet foam, a low cost 60+ watt brushless outrunner electric motor, and a three cell LiPo battery pack. The model has also been set up to use ink jet printed tissue graphics as the finish.

 The model built from this plan package has a 20″ inch diameter disk, an overall width of 24″, and is 35″ in overall length. The total flying surface area is 515 square inches. The total flying weight will depend on the materials used, the selected motor, battery pack, and the motor configuration (tractor or pusher). The total flying weight should be in the range of 14 to 17 ounces. While the model presented here is far from a true scale model of the models used in the Star Trek productions, its shape is unmistakable in flight. It is sure to get plenty of comments at your local flying field. The plan package can be downloaded from: Paul and Ralph Bradley Model Airplane Hangout, along with many other RC model aircraft plan packages. I might even try this build myself.

Check Out this Fokker DVII Build Forum!

 A member of the W-S RC Flying Club is scratch building a Fokker DVII, and has an AWESOME build forum where anyone can track his progress. Just visit “RCScaleBuilder.com” There are all kinds of images of his build, and some really great feedback and inputs from other members of the forum. If you are a model builder, it is well worth your time to check this forum out. The images below are just a couple of many dozens on his forum that shows the great detail in his scratch build. Keep up the great work Bren!!!!

 Images above from: RCScaleBuilder Forum Post.

“Model Classics” May 2025 Edition!

 Do you like to flip thru the pages of old RC Model Magazines? I know I do. Then take a moment and visit “Model Classics,” the online magazine for MODEL BUILDERS, DO-IT-YOURSELFERS, HOME SHOP MACHINISTS and other CRAFTSMEN. They publish plans, construction articles and complete digital back issues of magazines like Air Trails, Flying Models, Model Craftsman, ModelTec, Mechanix Illustrated and others. Related videos, technical and adventure books also appear in Model Classics. They also publish plans and patterns from those out-of-production kits and projects that we all remember from back in the days when there were hobby shops in most towns of any size.

 Image above from: Model Classics Website.

 The Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA) is a professional trade association whose membership consists of the finest architectural stained and decorative art glass artists and studios in the United States and around the world. To visit their website just click on this link: SGAA.

 The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is a nonprofit community of enthusiasts who come together to celebrate model aviation. We are hobbyists who dream, design, build, and fly model aircraft of all sizes for fun and competition. We do this because we enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts, we love flight, and we want to see participation in our hobby grow. For more information, just click on this link: AMA.

Support Your Local Hobby Shop!

 RC modelers in the TRIAD area are fortunate to have Matt and his team standing ready to help us with their great RC knowledge and an awesome stock of RC related products. Matt carries a variety of products from remote control cars, trucks and buggies, boats, drones and helicopters, and airplanes. They offer more than 35,000 different items in their inventory, and competitive prices for their online pricing. Most products can be ordered and arrive within 2 to 3 days depending on the product, and they ship anywhere in the country. They also offer RC services, such as tune-ups, problem solving, soldering, and general repairs on trucks and cars. For free advice over the phone, do not hesitate to call them to ask technical questions about an issue with your RC vehicle.

 Anderson RC opened on April 21, 2008. Wesley and Matthew Anderson enjoy hobbies and have more than 20 years of experience in the industry, so they know the RC hobby. Matt and his team provide excellent customer service in a relaxed-but-upbeat atmosphere, maintaining a business-oriented attitude that is still fun. When you shop at Anderson R/C, you leave with a smile. You can visit and hang out while enjoying a cup of coffee, drink, and snack. With a “no rushed environment”, you can look around as much as you like, and there is no expectation of making a purchase on your part. This truly is a “big-boy toy store” where everyone can enjoy just looking at the very large inventory. Anderson RC is located at 1101 Mendenhall St. in Thomasville, NC. To see what Matt has to offer, just click on this link: Anderson.

Support Your Local RC Flying Club!

 Winston-Salem Radio Control Club (W-S RC) was established in 1963 and their primary mission is to promote radio control aeromodeling in the greater Central North Carolina RC community. They are a Gold Leader chartered club of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and a FAA Recognized Identification Area (FRIA).

 Their beautiful flying field was established in 1996 and is situated in the center of Davie County near the town of Mocksville, approximately 20 miles West of Winston-Salem. The field has two pavilions/pit areas with electricity and a nice club house looking out over 700′ of well maintained grass runway. There even is a small geo-textile runway that allows smaller electrics enough room for take-offs. On hand are model assembly benches and engine starting and run-up benches, all custom built by the club members. To see what W-S RC has to offer, just click on this link: W-S RC. Also, check out the latest schedule of Central North Carolina area flying club events @ RC Flying Clubs Calendars.