How to Build RC Model Planes Using Foam Boards

Making remote control model planes out of foam board is easy.

Foam board makes a great substitute for Depron. The 5mm foam core board has a paper coating that can be easily stripped from the core if you require sections for bending.

We’ve often found leaving the paper on the surface makes it easier to paint the finished model aircraft.

The videos below show the basic process of scratch building a variety of planes working with 5mm foam board.

If you are in Australia you can get the Foamwerks tools directly from our store.

If you are outside of Australia the tools are available below.

The main tools used include:

My favorite RC model making resources are