# DIY Airplane Models The Tony Nijhuis Replica Aircraft Can Fly At 50 Mph By manzil | Published 2010-07-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tony-nijhuis References: [tonynijhuisdesigns](http://tonynijhuisdesigns.co.uk/BoeingB-50.htm) & [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2010-07/backyard-b-50-bomber) According to Tony Nijhuis, this [replica model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set) of B-50 may be the [largest electric model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot) of the aircraft in the world. Nijhuis replicated this particular design due to its aerodynamic features. The replica aircraft has a wingspan of twenty feet, features an on-board music sound system as well as [four electric motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts). Like the real bomber, this Tony Nijhuis replica is also fitted with four engines. Weighing a mere 95 pounds, this B-50 replica contains plenty of features to resemble its real life counterpart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Airplane Models:** The trend of creating DIY airplane models as realistic replicas of real aircrafts provides opportunities for the growth of the hobby and the development of new, cost-effective materials and technologies. - **Electric Model Aircraft:** The trend of creating electric model aircraft presents opportunities for advancements in electric motor technology and battery life, creating less expensive, more efficient, and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fuel model aircrafts. - **Large Scale Model Replicas:** The trend of building large scale model replicas presents opportunities for innovation in materials and techniques that can be used for other applications, such as architecture and engineering, and in promoting interest in aviation history and engineering. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can benefit from the trend of DIY airplane models and electric model aircraft by developing new, more efficient products and materials, and in attracting young talent to the field through the hobby. - **Engineering:** The engineering industry can benefit from the trend of building large scale model replicas by innovating in materials science and manufacturing processes to create new building materials and techniques. - **Education:** The education industry can benefit from the trend of creating realistic airplane replicas by developing new curricula and programs that incorporate aviation history, engineering, and technology to inspire and educate students in STEM fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detailed Action Figure Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assault-copter-dragonfly.md) - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Replica Sci-Fi Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmobil-star-trek-klingon-bird-of-prey.md) - [Brick-Based Aviation Jet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-sr71-blackbird.md) - [Noiseless Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircraft-technology.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Kids Innovative Stunt Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerostorm-stunt-plane.md) - [Building Block Aircraft Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-concorde-set.md) - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md)