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Every scale plane deserves a scale pilot
For me, one of the most unattractive things to see on a model aircraft is an empty cockpit. No, I’m not talkin’ about the instrument cluster or side panels; I’m talkin’ about a cockpit interior with NO pilot figure visible. One of the first things you may notice about 98% of the aircraft at Florida […]
November 2020 Articles
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For something out of the ordinary, let’s discuss a common International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC) maneuver. While the Reverse Shark’s Tooth can be performed with many different variations, let’s go over it in its most basic form, while adding a half roll during the upline. If you’re interested in learning more about aerobatic maneuvers or […]
Reverse Shark’s Tooth with a Half Roll
For something out of the ordinary, let’s discuss a common International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC) maneuver. While the Reverse Shark’s Tooth can be performed with many different variations, let’s go over it in its most basic form, while adding a half roll during the upline. If you’re interested in learning more about aerobatic maneuvers or […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
Yeah, I know. This plane looks like the parent company of the B-17 Flying Fortress, Boeing, decided to build a Reno Racing machine! But really, the Quadzilla was born from my desire for something totally different. I was thinking that everything had been done in RC: helis, jets, scale, pattern—even twin pattern models! So what […]
Quadzilla – A four-motor sport flier with pattern-ship performance
Yeah, I know. This plane looks like the parent company of the B-17 Flying Fortress, Boeing, decided to build a Reno Racing machine! But really, the Quadzilla was born from my desire for something totally different. I was thinking that everything had been done in RC: helis, jets, scale, pattern—even twin pattern models! So what […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
One thing that is very important when it comes to scale biplane and that’s their functional wire rigging. Giant scale airplanes require the functional rigging wires to maintain their strength and integrity. But like the old saying for: “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link”, so to it is with rigging. The […]
Balsa USA 1/4-Scale Deluxe Nicopress Starter Set
One thing that is very important when it comes to scale biplane and that’s their functional wire rigging. Giant scale airplanes require the functional rigging wires to maintain their strength and integrity. But like the old saying for: “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link”, so to it is with rigging. The […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
Sikorsky Ilya Muromets Longtime MAN contributor Sal Calvagna, from Holbrook, New York, brought out his amazing 1/6-scale Sikorsky Ilya Muromets to the event. One of Igor Sikorsky’s earlier biplane designs, the Ilya ticked off several firsts when Igor first flew it. Designed in 1913, it was the first multi-engine civilian aircraft to ever fly, and […]
Dawn Patrol 2020 – Winner Spotlight
Sikorsky Ilya Muromets Longtime MAN contributor Sal Calvagna, from Holbrook, New York, brought out his amazing 1/6-scale Sikorsky Ilya Muromets to the event. One of Igor Sikorsky’s earlier biplane designs, the Ilya ticked off several firsts when Igor first flew it. Designed in 1913, it was the first multi-engine civilian aircraft to ever fly, and […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
One of the more popular aircraft to come out of the Great War was the SE5 and SE5a Scout built by the Royal Aircraft Factory (RAF). No surprise that the SE5 Scout is also a very popular choice for scale RC modelers. We caught up with our good buddy and Top Gun Static Scale Judge […]
Bob Curry’s SE5 Scout – A craftsman shows off his work
One of the more popular aircraft to come out of the Great War was the SE5 and SE5a Scout built by the Royal Aircraft Factory (RAF). No surprise that the SE5 Scout is also a very popular choice for scale RC modelers. We caught up with our good buddy and Top Gun Static Scale Judge […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
Sometimes, our super quick and powerful servos are, well… too fast. When it comes to deploying flaps or powering mechanical retractable landing gear, slower is better. The “Go-Slo III” from Sonic-Tronics/McDaniels is a great way to slow the output of your servo without having to adjust your transmitter’s programming. The Glo-Slo III is an improved […]
Sonic-Tronics McDaniels R/C Servo Slo III
Sometimes, our super quick and powerful servos are, well… too fast. When it comes to deploying flaps or powering mechanical retractable landing gear, slower is better. The “Go-Slo III” from Sonic-Tronics/McDaniels is a great way to slow the output of your servo without having to adjust your transmitter’s programming. The Glo-Slo III is an improved […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
The ninth annual Long Island Skyhawks’ (LISH) Dawn Patrol was a very successful event. Even though Covid-19 required social distancing at the flying field, the 2020 WW I get together went off without a hitch. The club members are serious giant scale modelers and their impressive low-pressure WW I fun fly includes a dash of […]
Dawn Patrol 2020 – Patrols and dogfights over Long Island
The ninth annual Long Island Skyhawks’ (LISH) Dawn Patrol was a very successful event. Even though Covid-19 required social distancing at the flying field, the 2020 WW I get together went off without a hitch. The club members are serious giant scale modelers and their impressive low-pressure WW I fun fly includes a dash of […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
The P-47 Thunderbolt is one of the most iconic pursuit planes of WW II. Nicknamed “the Jug,” the Thunderbolt broke the mold when it first saw service. Crew members were astonished at the sheer size of the aircraft as it was much larger than other aircraft at the time. The P-47 swiftly became revered by […]
Legend Hobby/ Seagull Models P-47 – This WW II warbird will make you an ace!
The P-47 Thunderbolt is one of the most iconic pursuit planes of WW II. Nicknamed “the Jug,” the Thunderbolt broke the mold when it first saw service. Crew members were astonished at the sheer size of the aircraft as it was much larger than other aircraft at the time. The P-47 swiftly became revered by […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
When it comes to amazing, monster-scale warbirds, one of our all-time favorites is this awesome B-25 Mitchell built and flown by Paul LeTourneau of Oconto, Wisconsin. For several years, Paul has been wowing the crowds with his bomber at several warbird events including the annual “Warbirds & Classics over the Midwest” in Fond du lac, […]
Monster-Scale B-25 Mitchell – Paul LeTourneau’s Amazing Panchito
When it comes to amazing, monster-scale warbirds, one of our all-time favorites is this awesome B-25 Mitchell built and flown by Paul LeTourneau of Oconto, Wisconsin. For several years, Paul has been wowing the crowds with his bomber at several warbird events including the annual “Warbirds & Classics over the Midwest” in Fond du lac, […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
For many years as new and innovative radio systems have become available, Model Airplane News has been here to review them all and have shared our findings with our readers. From 27 and 72MHz to the first 2.4GHz rigs, our editors and contributors have taken these RC radio systems and put them through real-world field […]
Editors’ Picks: Radio Roundup
For many years as new and innovative radio systems have become available, Model Airplane News has been here to review them all and have shared our findings with our readers. From 27 and 72MHz to the first 2.4GHz rigs, our editors and contributors have taken these RC radio systems and put them through real-world field […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart -
With most lightweight scale electric-powered park flyers, most color schemes are basically limited to the stock colors of the iron-on films. But if you want a finish that’s out of the ordinary, the only real option you have is to paint your models. If this sounds like you, there’s an easy way to get some […]
Paint Over Film Covering: The easy technique for spray-on weathering and detailing
With most lightweight scale electric-powered park flyers, most color schemes are basically limited to the stock colors of the iron-on films. But if you want a finish that’s out of the ordinary, the only real option you have is to paint your models. If this sounds like you, there’s an easy way to get some […]$1.99 $1.99 - Add to cart
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Feature Articles
Sonic-Tronics McDaniels R/C Servo Slo III( 10 ) /
Paint Over Film Covering: The easy technique for spray-on weathering and detailing( 10 ) /
Every scale plane deserves a scale pilot( 10 ) /
Balsa USA 1/4-Scale Deluxe Nicopress Starter Set( 10 ) /
Bob Curry’s SE5 Scout - A craftsman shows off his work( 10 ) /
Legend Hobby/ Seagull Models P-47 - This WW II warbird will make you an ace!( 10 ) /
Monster-Scale B-25 Mitchell - Paul LeTourneau’s Amazing Panchito( 10 ) /
Editors’ Picks: Radio Roundup( 10 ) /
Quadzilla - A four-motor sport flier with pattern-ship performance( 10 ) /
Dawn Patrol 2020 - Patrols and dogfights over Long Island( 10 ) /
November 2020 Issue
$7.99 $7.99 - Add to cartON THE COVER: Paul Letourneau's massive B-25 bomber, built from enlarged Ziroli plans, is equally impressive on the ground as it is in fight. (Photo by Roger McClurg)
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