Chimpu

These are the most attractive of the whole lot, the medium of construction here may vary from balsa wood to the use of light variety of the spruce and recently the fiber glass is being used due to the strength it provides. It also saves the model up to a certain extent in case of the crashes. In these models different types of air screws are used. If you want to give your model a look similar to the jet airplanes then the ducted fan units are used, but usually normal air screws are used, the use of the miniature turbo jets is very restricted due to the cost. The use of the electric motors is also getting popular. These models give you the opportunity to perform all the action like the real aircraft. Even while flying these you can control the actions of your model as per the capability of your radio equipment.         

Like the control line models the model gives you the opportunity to perform the stunts or the aerobatics. The only obstacle in the way, may be the costs involved to make the model and acquire the necessary equipments, in India only one or two suppliers are available who can supply you the required equipments and spares. Otherwise these models are long lasting and entertain you for a long time. Other plus point with the equipments is that even if you decide to change the model you are able to use the same equipment in other models too.

To make these models you can go in for readymade kits or you can go for the model of your own choice and make it. For the ease of construction there are semi assembled models are also assembled for the beginners.