If you are trying to thread a screw into a plywood or hardwood block—for example, for a landing-gear strap—it is often hard to thread the screw...
To avoid touching a part while painting and to prevent runs from getting too big, make a simple jig from scrap sticks glued together. Form a...
High-powered magnets are available everywhere, from online to most home-improvement stores. They are strong and compact, and if you attach one to a metal screwdriver, you’ve...
Everyone knows recycling is good for the planet, so whenever you go to a fast-food joint, don’t throw away your soda cups. Save them, cut them...
I was privileged to serve as the craftsmanship judge for the Masters and Expert categories at Top Gun for nearly a decade. Prior to that, I...
After the engine is properly installed, the next step is to work out and install the throttle and choke linkages. Start by installing your throttle servo....
Flying an RC aircraft straight and level is one thing; commanding it through precision aerobatics or advanced 3D flight is another. Achieving total control at the...
For scale buffs, especially the jet jocks out there, here is a way to make a scale oxygen hose for your pilot. You will need to...
Here’s an easy way to ID servo extensions, especially for the larger aircraft that have two or more servos on the wing or other control surfaces....
Most aerobatic airplanes require four channels to operate the rudder, elevator, aileron, and throttle. However, because multiple servos are used throughout, a computer radio capable of...
If you are one of many modelers who has acquired an ARF-type model of an American airplane, the chance that its star-and-bar markings is correct is...
I caught up with Paul Appelbaum from Ballwin, Missouri at Jets Over Kentucky. An accomplished craftsman and machinist, Paul makes kits to convert several popular foamie...