ABOUT RC WARBIRD MODELS
Passionate about WWII aviation history. Dedicated to bringing giant scale warbirds to fellow enthusiasts. Authorized JP Hobby distributor. Based in Texas — ships nationwide.
OUR STORY
Chris Hogg has been fascinated by WWII aviation since he was a kid — the roar of radial engines, the drama of aerial combat, the sheer engineering brilliance of machines designed and built in a matter of months to win a world war. That passion never went away. It just found a new outlet: giant scale RC warbirds.
RC Warbird Models started with a simple idea: if you’re going to fly a P-51 Mustang or an F8F Bearcat, do it right. That means giant scale — wingspans over 80 inches. Scale-accurate landing gear that actually retracts the way the real aircraft did. The kind of detail that makes spectators stop, stare, and pull out their phones.
Chris built the business around personal service. He answers the phone. He knows the products. He’s flown these aircraft. When you call RC Warbird Models, you’re talking to someone who cares about your build as much as you do — not a call center reading from a script.
Based in Texas and shipping nationwide, RC Warbird Models serves a community of giant scale enthusiasts who demand the best. And the best — for landing gear — means JP Hobby.
AUTHORIZED JP HOBBY DISTRIBUTOR
We are proud to be one of the few authorized JP Hobby distributors in the United States. JP Hobby’s precision electric retracts are trusted by thousands of pilots worldwide and used by the most prestigious model manufacturers in the industry.
JP Hobby products sold through RC Warbird Models are 100% authentic, include manufacturer support, and ship with full documentation. When you buy JP Hobby from us, you’re getting the real thing — from people who use these products themselves.
WHY GIANT SCALE?
Giant scale RC warbirds with wingspans exceeding 80 inches aren’t just RC planes — they’re flying sculptures. When a quarter-scale P-51 banks overhead at an RC airshow, everyone stops and stares. The sound of the engine. The glint of the aluminum finish. The authentic retraction of the landing gear as it climbs away. Nothing else compares.
At this scale, every detail matters. The landing gear has to look right — not just folded away, but retracting with the same geometry and timing as the real aircraft. That’s why JP Hobby exists. Their engineering team studies each airframe individually and designs retract systems that match the real aircraft’s gear path exactly.
A park flyer with toy retracts is a toy. A giant scale warbird with JP Hobby retracts is a statement. It’s a tribute to the engineers, the pilots, and the aircraft that defined an era. And it’s what RC Warbird Models is built to deliver.
OUR PRODUCT LINE
GIANT SCALE WARBIRDS
Complete aircraft for the serious scale builder. F8F Bearcat, P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt, FW-190, P-40 Warhawk, F4U Corsair. Wingspans from 84 to 98 inches.
JP HOBBY ELECTRIC RETRACTS
The complete JP Hobby lineup — ER-005 through ER-280. Aircraft-specific gear sets for P-51, FW-190, P-47, F8F, P-40, and Corsair. Universal sets for custom builds.
CONTROLLERS & SYSTEMS
JP Hobby controllers, sequencers, and brake systems. V1 and V2 tricycle controller units, sequencer modules, and the gyro-integrated magnetic brake controller.
SHIPS FROM TEXAS
Every order ships from Texas with careful packing and fast turnaround. We know how much these products mean to you — and how long you’ve been waiting for the right gear for your build. We treat every shipment like our own.
Questions about your order? About which gear set fits your aircraft? About JP Hobby compatibility? Call us. Email us. We’re real people who fly these aircraft, and we’re happy to help.
READY TO BUILD?
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