The A.C. Aircraft Company

Taking recycling to a new level

At the A.C. Aircraft Company, I transform ordinary aluminum beverage cans into unique model airplanes. Each hand-built aircraft is crafted from the beverage can of your choice.

Any of these custom built models would look great soaring from your eaves, or awaiting takeoff on your desk, and they make wonderful, unique gifts.

Available Models

Over twenty unique models

A.C. Aircraft are available in many unique styles from military fighter planes to modern light civil aircraft - in your choice of beverage cans.

  • WW-1 Bi-wing (generic) fighter
  • WW-1 Tri-wing (Fokker DR-1) fighter
  • WW-2 Chance-Vaught F4U Corsair
  • WW-2 Curtis P-40 Warhawk
  • WW-2 Mitsubishi A6M5 "Zero"
  • WW-2 North American P-51 Mustang
  • WW-2 Focke-Wulf FW 190
  • 1930's Bi-Wing Barnstormer
  • Beechcraft Bonanza
  • Piper Cub
  • Piper Tri-Pacer
  • Piper Cherokee/Arrow
  • Cessna 172/182
  • Mooney Bravo
  • De Haviland Beaver
  • Bee-Gee style racer
  • Grumman A-6 Intruder
  • Grumman EA6-B Prowler

Ordering

As simple as 1, 2, 3...

  • Step 1: Pick the model of aircraft you would like from the models page.
  • Step 2: Pick your preferred type of beverage can.
  • Step 3: Pay with Paypal using the buttons on the site, or contact me by telephone or e-mail to place your order.

That's all there is to it! Soon your custom built A.C. Aircraft model will be winging its way to your home.

I usually have 20 to 30 airplanes in stock and ready for delivery. Please e-mail or call for my current inventory list.

A.C. Aircraft - $64.95

Insured shipping and handling within the USA is $12.00 per plane. Your order will normally be built and shipped within five business days after I receive your order.

Note: there will be additional shipping charges for large or multi-engine aircraft not listed on my Available Models page, as well as all orders shipped outside the U.S. Please call or e-mail for exact shipping costs before ordering.

A.C. Aircraft Company models are designed and built for static display purposes only and should not be considered children's toys as they may have sharp edges and small pieces that could break off and be swallowed by small children.

We recommended your aircraft be protected from direct sunlight as much as possible to ensure the longevity of its brilliant colors. If displayed outside, it should be hung where only light to moderate breezes will spin the prop, and not where strong or gusty winds are encountered, which can damage the airplane.

  • A.C. Aircraft Company

  • 1046 Kiwi Acres Lane
  • Oak Harbor, WA 98277-8490
  • Phone: (360) 679-2800
  • Email: sales@acaircraft.com

Terms and Conditions

A.C. Aircraft are designed and built for display purposes only and should not be considered toys as there may be sharp edges or small pieces than can break off and be swallowed by small children.

It is highly recommended that the aircraft be hung where only light to moderate breezes will spin the prop, but not where strong or gusty winds are encountered which can damage the airplane.

About the Company

The A.C. Aircraft Company is operated by Bill Waite of Oak Harbor, WA. After retiring from the Fire Service in 2004, he found he had a lot of spare time on his hands. One day he stumbled upon a few different plans for building aluminum can airplanes on the Internet, but was sure he could do better.

After perfecting his designs and modeling techniques, he began selling his models in early 2005. The A.C. (Aluminum Can) Aircraft Company now has a selection of over 21 different airplane models, made from virtually any of the standard 12 oz. aluminum cans.