The inspiration for this model came from a recent article in the April 2010 issue of our sister publication FLIGHT JOURNAL. The full-size aircraft originated in Germany in 1927 known as the Klemm L.25. In the early 1930s this same basic plane, ended up in Great Britain as the British Aircraft Company’s “Swallow 2”. It [...]
ElectriFly® has captured the unique look of the aerobatic champion Yak-55M in a 51” wingspan electric ARF! Small enough to be equipped with easily available electronics and economical LiPo batteries, the Yak-55M will fit in most cars while assembled. And pilots will fly the Yak-55M with confidence in winds that would affect smaller electric models. [...]
This foam sport plane delivers great looks and exceptional performance in an affordable package! Author: Jason Benson SEE PHOTOS BELOW ParkZone has been rapidly expanding their lineup of foam sport planes that are scaledafter legendary full-scale aircraft. Its latest offering is a beautiful Extra 300. When the opportunity to review this plane came up, I [...]
The 31st Annual U.S. Scale Masters Championships September 15th through September 19, 2010 Rosewood, Indiana By Earl Aune The Masters! (Above) A tradition of the Masters is the noon walk around. The crowd is allowed to view the models up close and ask the contestants all about their aircraft. Here we see Bob Patton’s [...]
Online Exclusive Flight Test & Review FlyZone RxR Piper Super Cub Select –A Receiver-Ready Classic with Style By Marc D’Antonio, Photos by Hunter D’Antonio. Everyone knows what a Piper Cub looks like and if you ever saw the Flying Farmer Airshow Routine at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, you know what a Piper PA-12 Super Cub [...]
Advance Scale Models Lancaster By John Reid Check out my latest kit: the ASM Lancaster, this thing is big! How big you ask. Well it is a1/10th scale replica and the fuselage has an internal structure of ply formers and carbon fiber longerons, with the outer skin being molded from tough ABS plastic. The plane [...]
Fun Holiday Gifts They’ll Love! Get your son, brother or significant other a gift they’ll really enjoy this holiday season: whether you’re shopping for a 14-year-old who plays video games or a 44-year-old who used to build models as a kid, radio-control airplanes and helicopters are guaranteed home runs! Each of these top picks has [...]
