Always balance your spinner. An unbalanced spinner can create small to large vibrations which can lead to serious problems with your model. For this piece, I...
Would you believe that this beautiful twin is 25 years old? Steve Holland of the UK spent three years building this model and first flew it...
Jets are cool! They’re fast, maneuverable, and look as good on the flightline as they do in the air. Like their full-size counterparts, they’re also more...
It’s important to keep dust out of your carburetor. After flying, treat your engine with after-run oil. Then roll up an inexpensive, foam, ear plug (available...
FW-190 A3 Eduardo Roesch, Antigua, Guatemala Warbird lovers will like this Focke-Wulf 190 that Eduardo constructed from a House of Balsa kit. The fuselage is covered...
Wheel Collar Marking There’s nothing good about losing a wheel during a landing and having it roll down the runway. Here’s an easy fix. After you...
When it comes to large 1/3-scale models, rib and surface tape details are all the more important for a good professional looking finish. For these techniques,...
Originally a 35-inch-span, free-flight model, the Worcraft Products’ Scarab was designed in the late ’40s and had elliptical planform flying surfaces, a centerline-mounted mono wheel for...
Because it’s used in so many other maneuvers, it’s important to perfect this one and add it to your foundation repertoire. High-speed rolls are generally easier...
The next time you make a tubular punch (e.g., for use in a drill), slot the sides, fit the dowel piston and insert a wire cross-pin....
In 1989 I had the opportunity to see the first two Russian Sukhois fly at the EAA AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. That day I fell...
The amazing 1/3-scale B-25 bomber “Apache Princess” wows spectators everywhere it flies with its impressive performance and the sound of its radial engines! The monstrous, 326-pound...