The drill block can be metal or a really hard wood such as maple, and the secret to accuracy is to use a drill press and...
As reported in Aviation Week & Space Technology’s Dec. 26, 2022-January 15, 2023 issue, NASA’s Sustainable Flight Partnership (SFNP) program targets net-zero emissions in commercial aviation...
After nearly 90 years, the Macchi-Castoldi M.C. 72 still holds the record for the highest speed ever attained by a piston-engine seaplane (709k/440mph). Set in October,...
To make “riveted” windshield frames, print periods on Rotex® or Dymo® tape, cut the tape to the desired width, and press it into place around your...
Holding a large wing while you apply covering material can be tricky. A 2-foot piece of 2×1—inch board with hooks or nails in its edges will...
Australian UAV producer Carbonix and H3 Dynamics are jointly developing the first Australian hydrogen-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Carbonix is an...
The Darkhorse is a delta-winged, twin-tailed hypersonic vehicle that is a derivative of the Quarterhorse, a proof-of-concept flight vehicle scheduled to fly in late 2023. Startup...
It’s much easier to balance a low-wing plane if you put it upside-down on an eraser-tipped balancing jig. If you try this with the model upright,...
It’s no surprise that Tim Dickey’s beautiful 1/4-scale Fairchild PT-23 has placed in the top spots at the AMA Scale Nationals, the NASA Championships, the Scale...
Dropped Allen wrenches can be difficult to spot if they fall to the ground. Wrap brightly colored adhesive tape around their shafts, or paint them. Adapted...
For many scale modelers, warbirds have the edge in popularity. It’s hard not to get pumped by Mustangs, Thunderbolts, Spitfires, Hellcats, and Me-109s. Although we generally...
An unusual aircraft design concept entails an expanded degree of freedom between the main wings and the fuselage. In this configuration, the wings and fuse are...