This stand eliminates much of the bending and kneeling associated with operating R/C helicopters. It’s made of ½-inch plywood that has been screwed and glued together,...
Whether you’re playing with an RC airplane, car, or even a sailboat, eventually going solo can get a little boring. Add another person or two and...
Modelers often share a 12V auto battery, and this bus-bar system makes it easier to attach a charger. Two pieces of copper rod or pipe are...
First flown in 1945, the Aeronca Model- 11 Chief was powered by a 50hp engine. Then in 1946, an all-new Chief made its debut as the...
A familiar sight at the Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks field and in the winners’ circle at National Association of Scale Aeromodelers competitions around the country, Jim...
One of my favorite maneuvers of all time is the upright flat turn. With this maneuver, an RC pilot can make an RC aircraft fly like...
Choosing the right prop for your plane is usually as simple as following the recommendations of the plane, motor, or engine manufacturer. But what happens if...
The Pentagon is looking again at the potential of blended wing body (BWB) aircraft to meet its future tanker and transport requirements. The BWB design has...
Regardless of your model’s color, adding some visual surface detail helps your plane gain depth and realism. Here’s how I added a touch of detail to...
It was recently announced that Safran Aircraft Engines will be supplying electric motors for a prototypes of French startup VoltAero’s hybrid-electric Cassio 330. The electric motor...
Uber craftsman Greg Hahn scratch-built this masterpiece replica of the Hansa-Brandenburg in 1/3 scale. The huge plane has a wingspan of 13 feet and is powered...
Restore worn hexagonal Allen keys. Use a Dremel cut-off disk to remove the worn parts and leave crisp, sharp edges. Adapted from 400 Great R/C Modeling...