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Silicone molds and cast parts have been a go-to technique for scale modelers for decades. Advantages of this process include the ability to quickly reproduce complex shapes with increased strength, and potential weight savings. Compared to rigid fiberglass molds, silicone molds require less equipment, are faster to produce, and do not require mold release. The […]
Create Scale Parts – Silicone molds & slush casting make it easy
Silicone molds and cast parts have been a go-to technique for scale modelers for decades. Advantages of this process include the ability to quickly reproduce complex shapes with increased strength, and potential weight savings. Compared to rigid fiberglass molds, silicone molds require less equipment, are faster to produce, and do not require mold release. The […]
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The first U.S. Air Force aircraft capable of supersonic speed at level flight, the North American F-100 made its mark on aviation history. Matt Balazs built his 1/4.75-scale version from the CARF-Models composite kit and has impressed spectators at events like Top Gun, where he recently placed third with the model in the Pro Jet […]
F-100D Super Sabre – Up close with Matt Balazs’s scaled-out jet
The first U.S. Air Force aircraft capable of supersonic speed at level flight, the North American F-100 made its mark on aviation history. Matt Balazs built his 1/4.75-scale version from the CARF-Models composite kit and has impressed spectators at events like Top Gun, where he recently placed third with the model in the Pro Jet […]
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Cessna 310 Dan Irwin, Champaign, Ilinois This fantastic looking Cessna 310 was Dan’s 14-month winter project. He modified the Bud Nosen kit to include Electron retracts and operational landing gear doors and brakes. A lighting kit from Dave’s Electronics includes navigation as well as anti-collision strobes. Dan installed retractable landing lights in the wings and […]
Pilot Projects – December 2022
Cessna 310 Dan Irwin, Champaign, Ilinois This fantastic looking Cessna 310 was Dan’s 14-month winter project. He modified the Bud Nosen kit to include Electron retracts and operational landing gear doors and brakes. A lighting kit from Dave’s Electronics includes navigation as well as anti-collision strobes. Dan installed retractable landing lights in the wings and […]
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The stall turn (or hammerhead) is a common turnaround maneuver for aircraft and consists of a loop with a vertical up-line. At the top of the up-line, the plane stops and pivots around its center of gravity, then it flies a vertical downline and the maneuver ends with another loop. Stall turns are featured in […]
Fly the Stall Turn – Expert advice to master this foundational aerobatic move
The stall turn (or hammerhead) is a common turnaround maneuver for aircraft and consists of a loop with a vertical up-line. At the top of the up-line, the plane stops and pivots around its center of gravity, then it flies a vertical downline and the maneuver ends with another loop. Stall turns are featured in […]
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Roban has built a great reputation for producing high-quality scale helicopters since 2011. I’ve found their ARF models to be surprisingly easy to assemble and finish. The beautiful EC-130 kit comes very well-packaged in an exceptionally large and very robust, partitioned box. As the fuselage comes fully painted it’s great to see the lengths Roban […]
Roban Models EC-130 Canyon 800 – Check out this large-scale, Fenestron-equipped beauty!
Roban has built a great reputation for producing high-quality scale helicopters since 2011. I’ve found their ARF models to be surprisingly easy to assemble and finish. The beautiful EC-130 kit comes very well-packaged in an exceptionally large and very robust, partitioned box. As the fuselage comes fully painted it’s great to see the lengths Roban […]
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David Glen’s scratch-built P-51D Mustang is an awe-inspiring work of art that seems more remarkable the closer you look at it. Aluminum lithoplate panels announce air superiority, and the model’s minimalist paint scheme shows off its immaculate surface detail. Even its elevator trim tab and its pushrod and link assembly are the same tube-and-pin arrangements […]
Miniature Marvel – Exact-scale P-51D Mustang
David Glen’s scratch-built P-51D Mustang is an awe-inspiring work of art that seems more remarkable the closer you look at it. Aluminum lithoplate panels announce air superiority, and the model’s minimalist paint scheme shows off its immaculate surface detail. Even its elevator trim tab and its pushrod and link assembly are the same tube-and-pin arrangements […]
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Get a jump start on your holiday shopping with our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. The Model Airplane News editors have selected their favorite RC airplanes and accessories, from must-have tools to brand-new fliers. And as a friendly reminder: there’s nothing wrong with buying a holiday gift for yourself! Brodak Dare Aeronca Champ Let this 60-inch-span […]
Top planes & gear to give – or get!
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping with our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. The Model Airplane News editors have selected their favorite RC airplanes and accessories, from must-have tools to brand-new fliers. And as a friendly reminder: there’s nothing wrong with buying a holiday gift for yourself! Brodak Dare Aeronca Champ Let this 60-inch-span […]
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What distinguishes a nice scale model from one that stands out from the crowd on the flightline? The difference is in the details: graphics, engine covers, ordnance, lights. Those little add-ons are the eye-candy that we all enjoy. In this article, we highlight a few of our favorite ways to breathe life into your scale […]
The Right Stuff 25 easy scale add-ons
What distinguishes a nice scale model from one that stands out from the crowd on the flightline? The difference is in the details: graphics, engine covers, ordnance, lights. Those little add-ons are the eye-candy that we all enjoy. In this article, we highlight a few of our favorite ways to breathe life into your scale […]
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Scale model aircraft are a great way, and sometimes the only way, to see a historical aircraft fly. Invariably at a fly-in, the aircraft that gets the most attention are the ones with top-notch weathering, detailing, and a fully decked cockpit. Unfortunately, I’ve found that pilot figures usually didn’t look like the real thing. Following […]
Paint Scale Pilot Figures – Bring your miniature aviator to life!
Scale model aircraft are a great way, and sometimes the only way, to see a historical aircraft fly. Invariably at a fly-in, the aircraft that gets the most attention are the ones with top-notch weathering, detailing, and a fully decked cockpit. Unfortunately, I’ve found that pilot figures usually didn’t look like the real thing. Following […]
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Almost-ready-to-fly planes are a valuable commodity in a marketplace with a shifting demographic; lots of new fliers may never have gotten into the hobby otherwise. So, what, if anything, are the drawbacks? Not many, except for the sameness of ARF planes! If you’re like me, you want to make your scale ARF just a bit […]
Warbird Makeover – Expert tips to make your ARF extraordinary!
Almost-ready-to-fly planes are a valuable commodity in a marketplace with a shifting demographic; lots of new fliers may never have gotten into the hobby otherwise. So, what, if anything, are the drawbacks? Not many, except for the sameness of ARF planes! If you’re like me, you want to make your scale ARF just a bit […]
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The most famous Nieuport WW I fighter, the Nieuport 17 sesquiplane, appeared in early 1916. Powered by the 110hp Le Rhône rotary engine, the Nieuport 17 was a larger, stronger version of the popular Nieuport 11 Bebe. Later versions were equipped with the 130hp Clerget engine and were designated as “17 bis.” The idea behind […]
Flyboys Nieuport 17 – An easy-to-fly fighter of the Lafayette Escadrille
The most famous Nieuport WW I fighter, the Nieuport 17 sesquiplane, appeared in early 1916. Powered by the 110hp Le Rhône rotary engine, the Nieuport 17 was a larger, stronger version of the popular Nieuport 11 Bebe. Later versions were equipped with the 130hp Clerget engine and were designated as “17 bis.” The idea behind […]
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Stubborn Setscrews Have you ever tried to unsuccessfully remove a small setscrew from a threaded hole? Generally, this means we are left with a rounded hole in the setscrew, a rounded end to your hex key tool, or both. I’ve found that I can soften the thread-lock by heating the setscrew with a small soldering […]
HOBBY HACKS – Helpful Reader Hints – December 2022
Stubborn Setscrews Have you ever tried to unsuccessfully remove a small setscrew from a threaded hole? Generally, this means we are left with a rounded hole in the setscrew, a rounded end to your hex key tool, or both. I’ve found that I can soften the thread-lock by heating the setscrew with a small soldering […]
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