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VQ Warbirds at Bomber Field

VQ Warbirds at Bomber Field

East Coast and West Coast VQ B-24 Pilots meet at Bomber Field in Monaville Texas for the 31st Annual B-17 Gathering & Big Bird Fly In! Mark Glanville of California and Mike Bost of NC flew several sorties together with their VQ Warbirds 110-inch B-24 Liberators and they looked amazing in flight. (Above) Mark Glanville […]
Historical Accuracy — Scale Planes & Correct Insignia

Historical Accuracy — Scale Planes & Correct Insignia

One of the things we like best about MAN readers is that they’re sticklers for accuracy: if we publish a photo of a plane that has incorrect markings, the letters pour in! A few years back, a reviewer followed the box art and placed the stars and bars insignia upside-down and reversed the upper and lower […]
Secrets for How To Fly Scale

Secrets for How To Fly Scale

Model Airplane News has devoted many articles and columns to the improving of static scores in scale competition. This score however,  represents only 50 percent of your total, and taking the time to improve your model’s documentation material between events can definitely help you maximize overall score. But for this article, let’s talk about improving […]
Tremendous Texan

Tremendous Texan

With a wingspan of over 120 inches, this 1/4-scale T-6 Texan is powered by a Moki 215cc radial gas engine. It looks and sounds great in the air, and  the onboard camera on the horizontal stabilizer provides an in-air view! We love the detail on its meticulous sliding greenhouse canopy.  Thanks to Dean and Peter Coxon who […]
Historical Artwork Cover

Historical Artwork Cover

For many years, Model Airplane News used amazing artwork produced by Jo Katula on the magazine’s covers. Katula was a historical aviation expert as well as a draftsman and a very talented artist using various mediums. One of our most popular was a Douglas SBD Dive Bomber, that Jo painted using a famous wartime photograph […]
Museum Modeling at its Best

Museum Modeling at its Best

Master model builder and Model Airplane News contributor Ron Peterka, checked in with us recently to bring us up to date on an interesting project. Ron, who recently received his 25 year pin from the San Diego Air & Space Museum and the model shop just finished its most recent assignment of a 12-foot wingspan […]
Spektrum S150 SMART 50w AC/DC Mini Charger & S1500 Smart Technology 500w DC Charger  

Spektrum S150 SMART 50w AC/DC Mini Charger & S1500 Smart Technology 500w DC Charger  

Spektrum S150 SMART 50w AC/DC Mini Charger With the compact S150 AC Mini Smart Charger, modelers of all experience levels can enjoy the charging advantages of innovative Spektrum™ Smart technology. This 50 watt charger brings advanced Smart charging capabilities and features to an affordable platform that features an easy-to-use, one-button interface. When used with Spektrum […]
Hitec’s 3D AcroMaster Pro

Hitec’s 3D AcroMaster Pro

Fifteen years after the introduction of our popular AcroMaster, Hitec is releasing the new and improved all-rounder AcroMaster Pro. Designed with all the pizzazz of its predecessor, this upgraded model has advanced features for enhanced performance and versatility while maintaining its famous 3D aerobatic design and reliability. It is perfect for pilots looking to hone […]
Lou Cetrangelo’s Impressive FG-1D Corsair

Lou Cetrangelo’s Impressive FG-1D Corsair

A WW II warbird pro, Lou Cetrangelo of Saint James, NY flies an amazingly well built Corsair. A Ziroli design, Lou’s Goodyear FG-1D Corsair, (which he has flown in the Pro-Am Sports Propeller category at Top Gun), . sports a new DLA 4-cylinder engine from Goldensky RC. With a 128cc displacement it is a bit […]
Hangar 9 1/5-scale 60cc Ki-43 Oscar

Hangar 9 1/5-scale 60cc Ki-43 Oscar

Often mistaken during combat with the Mitsubishi “Zero,” the Nakajima Ki-43 Oscar was exceptionally maneuverable and had fast climbing capabilities. The Hangar 9 Ki-43 Oscar 50-60cc 88-inch ARF brings this nimble warbird to life. Priced at $899.99 this giant scale Warbird includes: Constructed with lightweight, laser-cut balsa and plywood Matt-finish printed covering includes rivets, panel […]
Turboprop Thursday! Jeff Holsinger’s Turbine Model-12 Pitts

Turboprop Thursday! Jeff Holsinger’s Turbine Model-12 Pitts

I think if you are going to invest in a turbo-prop aircraft, it should be a biplane! Well, that what Jeff Holsinger must think also. Here’s his beautiful Turbine turbo prop powered model-12 Pitts and did it have some awesome performmance. Wow!
Tuesday Thunderbolt! Easy P_47 Makeover

Tuesday Thunderbolt! Easy P_47 Makeover

I’ve always liked Republic’s big P-47 Thunderbolt and I’m certain I’m not alone. A longtime favorite of warbird enthusiasts, the Jug has its own remarkable place in the history of aerial warfare. In service about the same time as the equally well-known P-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, and Messerschmitt Bf 109, it had very little in […]
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