With some models, especially giant-scale airplanes, it becomes necessary to reach into the model and place a screw in a specific spot and then tighten it...
Get a Grip! I was looking for a method to separate XT60 or XT90 connectors after flight, because you should never pull on the wires and...
Steve Nussbaum is a lot of things: a Vietnam vet, an electrical engineer, an inventor, a licensed pilot, owner of S&M Innovations, and known in the...
So my Fokker Triplane had been finished for a while and I flew the airplane several times without any problems. But there is that big issue...
Giant-scale gas engines with Walbro-type pumper carburetors have spring-loaded throttle arms. This is a leftover from the engine’s industrial-use history, where the spring is used to...
When it comes to cutting thin light-gauge steel cable to length, a sharp pair of diagonal cutters makes quick work of the job. But often, the...
When you begin a major warbird build, you really need to give it your complete effort. Not only in the build, but finishing out as well....
Often, after flying an airplane for a few seasons, the setscrew that holds the propeller hub to a large electric motor will be almost impossible to...
Using a Dremel Moto-Saw and a cut-off disc to cut slots in the leading edge of control surfaces is quick, but it’s often difficult to keep...
Well-used Allen wrenches can quickly wear out as the corners of the hex body round over. Though most are fairly inexpensive to replace, here is a...
At some point in your model-building career, you will be faced with a problem. You will have an area of your model that requires a sheet...
Even the best pilots need to master landings, as improper approaches can lead to crashes. • Use throttle to control descent. Avoid relying solely on elevator...