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Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company of Champaign, Illinois, United States, was a radio-controlled model manufacturer and distributor and a part of Hobbico, Incorporated.
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Don Anderson founded Great Planes Model Manufacturing in 1982, aiming to address the quality issues prevalent in RC aircraft kits at the time. The company pioneered the use of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-controlled machinery to produce precision-cut, interlocking airframe components. This innovation significantly improved the ease of assembly and structural integrity of RC models, setting new industry standards.
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