Sailplane Modeling in the 21st Century A Passion for Scale Soaring.

The article discusses the changes in sailplane modeling in the 21st century. In previous years, Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) and Elapor foam are being employed to produce nearly indestructible models. The advent of computer-controlled laser systems in production of wooden parts is also cited as an important change. Another development that has affected model building is said to be laser and computer-controlled cutting technologies. Improvements in electronics are discussed.