A model aircraft is a small unmanned aircraft and may be a replica of an existing or imaginary aircraft. Model aircraft are divided into two basic groups: flying and non-flying. Non-flying models are also termed static, display, or shelf models. There is nothing quite like a miniature model of any flying aircraft. Given the size of an actual aircraft, models become the best way to have a collection of this vehicle type.

Building model planes is a great way to learn about aircraft construction. You can see how different parts of a plane work. It's a great way to de-stress. Building model planes can be a really calming activity. It's a great way to escape from the stresses of daily life.

The current biggest replica model of an airplane is the 1:6 scale of Concorde, which has a size of 13 x 33 x 6.1 feet. This Concorde model plane is so big that it weighs 328 pounds. Another worth noting is the 1:13 Boeing 747 model, which is 17.8 feet long and has a wingspan of 16.24 feet,