Many readers may fondly recall building rubber-band-powered balsa wood model airplanes. While the things were kinda cool, they didn't fly for long, nor could they be remotely controlled. Such is ...

One of the largest model airplane kits was designed and built by Peter Michel. His remote-controlled Airbus A380 is a 1/15th scale of the actual airplane, has a wingspan of 17-feet, and is powered ...