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And the Winners are! WRAM Show 2013

And the Winners are! WRAM Show 2013

Though many manufacturers and distributors of RC equipment and products come each year to the WRAM Show,  for many, the heart of the show is the large collection of beautiful scale, sport and vintage models that show up to compete in the scale competition. Compared to last year, which was the first time the WRAM […]
The Best in Show Winner WRAM Show 2013

The Best in Show Winner WRAM Show 2013

The quality and craftsmanship of the aircraft competiting at the 2013 WRAM show static competition was truly amazing, and this year showed a bumper crop of entries! But there can be only one winner of “Best in Show” and this year that honor fell to our good friend and Model Airplane News contributor, and 3 […]
Detailing the Dirty Birdy

Detailing the Dirty Birdy

Great Planes has been my favorite hobby supplier for decades. OS Engines power my planes, and their ARFs, especially the Top Flite warbirds, are excellent quality and top value.  GP products have served hobbyists well over the years.  When they resurrected Joe Bridi’s Dirty Birdy pattern ship it seemed like a great idea for us […]
WRAM Show Static Competition

WRAM Show Static Competition

As always, some of the best scale and sport planes show up to compete for the great WRAM show prizes! Check out some of the ones we liked that were here in Friday. Half Scale Triplane!
MAN at the WRAM Show!

MAN at the WRAM Show!

Well here it is again! The largest RC hobby trade show in the Northeast is the WRAM Show. Again hosted by the WRAM club the show is at the Meadowlands Expo Center in NJ! The MAN team is here and we’ve checked out all the greatt new products, planes, radios and there’s a lot to […]
The Radio Control Show 199

The Radio Control Show 199

Don’t miss this week’s show where we take a look at how to remove wrinkles from your monokote, how to submit to Readers’ Rides, contests, prizes, and more. See the full video in the player below:
Hobby drones: illegal invasion of privacy?

Hobby drones: illegal invasion of privacy?

A Texas state representative has recently sponsored a bill that would make it a misdemeanor to take photos with an unmanned aircraft without the permission of the property owner. This excerpt from a PopSci.com article by Rebecca Boyle is an interesting read. What do you think about the legality — or illegality — of RC […]
MAN at WRAM Show this weekend!

MAN at WRAM Show this weekend!

Hey everyone, if you are planning to go to the 45th annual WRAM show this weekend Friday 22 through Sunday 24, be sure to stop by the Model Airplane News booth and say hello! This event is going to be held again at the spacious Meadowland Expo Center in Secaucus NJ. The WRAM show is […]
The Radio Control Show 198

The Radio Control Show 198

This week’s episode of The Radio Control Show looks at a big Long Nose FW-190, the Spektrum AR635 6-channel sport receiver, tech tips, and much more. Check out the full video in the player below.
Road to Top Gun: Titanic Thunderbolt

Road to Top Gun: Titanic Thunderbolt

A well known regular to all the RC action and excitement that is the Top Gun Scale Invitational, Eduardo Esteves is shown here with his wife and caller Ana, with his beautiful and very impressive  P-47 Thunderbolt razorback built from a CARF-Models composite kit. The Thunderbolt’s wingspan is 110 inches and weighs in at 62 […]
Wing Repair Made Easy

Wing Repair Made Easy

This is a collection of my made at home videos I shot for showing basic wood wing structure repairs. The video may be low tech but the repair techniques are right on the spot and can be used to fix any damaged wing. This specific repair deals with removing and replacing a broken leading edge […]
Road to Top Gun: Splendid Spitfire

Road to Top Gun: Splendid Spitfire

As we draw closer to the big 25th anniversary of the Top Gun Scale Invitational, we are collecting more advance “intel” on the planes and the pilots who are planning to attend this world-class scale competition in Lakeland, FL. The man who practically invented giant scale RC warbirds and long time Model Airplane News contributor, Nick Ziroli […]
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