This time I was flying my Joyvel Alfa Trainer, an original design airplane from scratch, I went to a place where I used to ...

This time we're going to modify our last glider to make it RC, with a micro motor so we can have a lot more fun flying for up ...

The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.

Did you know that wood is one of the oldest and most versatile materials used by humans? Forests around the globe offer an incredible diversity of wood types. These range from the towering conifers, ...

Thomas Flournoy Helms, 96, of Molino, passed peacefully into the nearer presence of God on Friday evening, October 17th. Born November 7th, 1928 to William and Myrtya Helms, Tom grew up surrounded by ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Truck driver Joe Macken has spent 21 years creating a 3-D miniature replica of New York City made entirely out of Balsa wood. The model features almost a million buildings, all five ...

For two decades, truck driver Joe Macken has crafted a replica of New York City with lots of balsa wood and glue -- and perseverance. Hans Pennink Is this NYC’s next top model? Joe Macken has spent ...

Joe Macken spent 21 years constructing a model of the city, including bridges, brownstones and both the twin towers and One World Trade Center. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll ...

The tail section of Tim and Sharon’s first RV-4 build being used as a Christmas Tree in 1990. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Dickerson) June 28, 2025 – A remarkable half-century in the skies, distinguished ...

SKYWARD. BEFORE THERE WERE SCREENS, THERE WERE SKIES. BEFORE TIKTOKS, THERE WERE TAILSPINS AND BEFORE BATTERIES. THERE WAS BALSA WOOD. IT’S BASICALLY GLUE. A LITTLE BIT OF SANDPAPER AND THAT THAT WILL ...