Welcome to “My Balsa & Glass Workshop” — a creative space dedicated to inspiring and guiding enthusiasts in the fascinating crafts of Radio Controlled (RC) Balsa Model Aircraft building, Stained Glass artistry, and 3D Modeling & Printing. Whether you're just starting out or already an experienced hobbyist, you'll discover endless possibilities and the joy of bringing unique projects to life. Most of the creations featured on this site were crafted in my cozy 12′x24′ Lofted Barn Workshop, pictured above. On the left, you'll find the Balsa Model Assembly Area with its spacious workbench and my 3D printer, while the right side houses the Stained Glass Assembly Area, equally equipped for intricate designs. Take a look at my latest projects — I hope they spark your imagination and that you enjoy exploring my workshop as much as I enjoy sharing it.

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New March 2026 Edition of my “Build of the Month” Series!

  The March 2026 Edition of my “Build of the Month” Series is now available for your reading & viewing pleasure @: “Build of the Month” Series.

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  This latest edition features a new 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 in this latest BOTM edition.

Central NC RC Flying Clubs Events!

  The Central NC RC Flying Clubs 2026 season will soon be in full swing. There are many events already scheduled for 2026 so get out and see some awesome RC flying activities and enjoy the upcoming Swap Meets! You can check what events are coming up in 2026 by simply going to my “RC Flying Clubs Calendars.”

  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. Be part of a vibrant and supportive community of stained glass artists and enthusiasts. Affiliate membership is open to everyone! Members receive the award-winning quarterly magazine, Stained Glass, receive discounts to the annual conference, and have access to members-only areas on the website. Your membership dollars support the future of stained glass through scholarships, preservation, restoration, and advocacy programs. 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 pictured above was established in 1996 and is situated in the center of Davie County near the small 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 clubs events @ RC Flying Clubs Calendars.