I'd have thought..

Model =

"A small object, usually built to scale, that represents in detail another,
often larger object." rather fits the bill.

Proportionally in scale with other 'full size' (whatever that means)
planes?Check.
Wings? Check.
Prop? Check
Fuselage? Check.
Tail empenage? Check
Four forces acting on it? Check
Control surfaces? Check.
Does it fly? Check
Does it stall? Check
Affected by normal laws and principals? Check.


Versus:

Toy =
1.. An object for children to play with.
2.. Something of little importance; a trifle.
3.. An amusement; a pastime: thought of the business as a toy.

Hmm, that could be aeroplanes of ANY size and scale to some folk.

David

"Dave" wrote in message
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"david" wrote in message
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Strictly speaking, and as a afronted modeller (;o)), they aren't "toy"
planes but models the difference being significant.

The capabilities of models these days is really quite astonishing, thanks
to

You can be as afronted as you'd like, these toys are not a model of
anything in existance. Look up the definition of "model" and that of "toy"
and tell me which is closer. Perhaps "miniature aircraft" would suit you.
I think they're toys, that doesn't diminish my respect for the talent
exhibited. Silly arguement, reminds me of the fellow in the basement with
the very long and fancy title, he still empties the wastebaskets.