Rabid Models

07/31/2026

We have some very cool hobby knives that are available. Similar to the standard "box cutter" but with a super-sharp SK5 black blade. Its great for shaving and carving FOAM without any tearout, and provides a much longer cutting edge comparted to a #11 blade. And you can break off sections to refresh the point. https://rabidmodels.com/products/sk5-sharp-utility-knife-and-blades

05/28/2026

5-minute video of the F14 Tomcat and F7F Tigercat flying together - from 1996. There's also a cool shot of four Grumman cats flying together at the 2-minute mark and some additional footage from the airshow.

National Warplane Museum Lightning from Above Air Show 1996Grumm...

05/14/2026

Hyperbond BLACK CA is available in 5 different viscosities. This demonstration shows the difference between them - using a paper set at a 45-degree angle. Black CA is rubber-toughened and can handle shock, vibration, and higher temperatures better than regular CA, and resists cracking. Its very popular with speaker builders but is also useful for working with carbon fiber and other composite materials. https://youtu.be/T9qUINy1B4s

Available at: https://rabidmodels.com/collections/black-ca

Rabid Models offers BLACK CA in 5 viscosities, from thin to extra-t...

04/12/2026

Here's a shot of the main floor at Toledo, from the upstairs office. It was a big show!

04/10/2026

We've set up shop at the Toledo show!

03/20/2026

At the Dayton Modelrama! 2 weeks until the Toledo show.

02/18/2026

We continue to add some new 3D-printed items - we have some new flap hinges that simulate "Fowler flaps" - a spring-loaded soldering station that holds two wires, and a small wireless soldering iron that's pretty neat! All of these and many more gadgets are on the Rabid Models website, www.rabidmodels.com (check the catalog tab to see the various categories)

01/12/2026

Busy time coming up - Rabid Models will be at three Ohio shows in quick succession: the Ravenna club's Swap Shop on Saturday March 14th, the giant Dayton Modelrama on March 20/21. Then the annual Toledo RC Swap Meet & Expo on April 10th and 11th. If you purchase items at these shows you don't pay for shipping of course, which is especially good if you need Carbon Fiber. https://daytonmodelrama.com/
https://toledorcswapmeet.com/
https://ravennathunderbirds.com/ewExternalFiles/Swap%20Flyer%20TWO.pdf

12/12/2025

Highlighting one of our CA products - Medium "HP500" is something special. Its a clear rubber-toughened CA that works particularly well with most plastics and rubber. This makes it EXCELLENT for putting together 3D-printed parts. HP500 doesn't dry as hard as regular CA, so it remains slightly flexible which allows it to resist cracking, stress, and vibration. It also can take higher temperatures. CA is not just CA - there are several different formulations made for different purposes, and THIS one is one of the best kinds of CA out there. Available on the Rabid Models website and on the Rabid Models Ebay store. A special plastic primer is also available, for use with molded plastics. (The primer is optional for 3d printed parts) https://rabidmodels.com/collections/specialca

10/28/2025

Just to toot the horn a bit... to remind everyone that RM has the remarkable "Blue Wonder" brushless motor in stock (1300kv and 1700kv). We also have several smaller motors too, plus servos and ESCs. And we've added a number of new accessory items that are perfect for small models. Do you know that we have more than a dozen different 3D-printed scale wheels and tires in the 1.75-2.5 inch size range (with tread) and more than a half-dozen tailwheels (0.5-1 inch size range)? And other goodies like ultra-light pushrod connectors, micro deans connectors, bullet connectors, and mini leading-edge sanding tools. Its a large collection of goodies - explore the catalog on www.rabidmodels.com