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DLE Engine Repairs, Easy DIY fixes [VIDEO]
From Hobbico: Maximize the power and run life on your DLE Engine with proper maintenance and quick fixes on worn out parts. We show you how! Visit Hobbico.com See more posts about Hobbico
Model Airplane Workshop Tip: Installing Skis
Well, don’t look now, but the winter is fast approaching. Instead of packing your models away for storage, why not extend your flying season and embrace the white stuff with Du-Bro Snowbird Skis!? Like the hard working bush pilots of the outback and great Northwest, attaching skis to your RC airplane can turn any semi-flat […]
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Wing Repair for Built up Airplanes [Workbench Video]
Recently, we had a MAN reader write in asking for help with repairing his wing which he damaged by running into the safety fence at his club’s flying field. The damage was not too severe but bad enough that he could not easily patch it up. Several years ago I wrote a How To article […]
Master Modeler Workshop: Masking & Spraying
Join one of the UK’s master modelers, Phil Noel of Pinnacle Aviation, as he preps, masks, and spray-paints a 1/4-scale MiG-15. Thanks to Pete and Dean Coxon for filming Phil as he explains his techniques so we can all pick up a few tips! Stay tuned for a video of Phil adding the silver coat […]
Workshop Tip – How To Rebuild a Du-Bro Fueling Valve Fitting
Over time, fueling valve fitting like those from Du-Bro can become contaminated with debris even if you use an inline fuel filter. Internally, the fueling valves’ O-rings can dry rot and begin to fail over time. Du-Bro even sells a rebuild kit to make the job of restoring your fueling valve to top working condition. Here is a […]
RC Airplane Fuel Tank Maintenance – Video Workshop tip
When you fly glow powered airplanes it is important to properly care for the fuel tank. The key to having reliable engine performance is having a ship shape fuel tank. This How To video shows how to swap out old hardware and install new. Of course using Du-Bro hardware and tools makes the job a […]
Video Workshop Tip: How To Bend Landing Gear Wire
Enjoying any hobby requires you to learn and develop new tasks. Most conventional RC airplanes have wheels and if you are building your own or are repairing one, sooner or later you will be dealing with the landing gear. After all, these are the parts that take most of the beating with taxiing, landings and […]
Video Tip: Proper Care of Inflatable Tires
Air filled model airplane tires are not steel belted or as rigid as automobile tires and can easily be over-inflated. They are durable and can provide many landings and years of use if you take basic care of them. To inflate, acquire a small sports ball (basketball/football) hand pump (do not use a compressor or […]
Video Ground School — Float-Flying Tips
Flying floats adds a new dimension to RC flight, but there are a few differences from flying with conventional gear. In this video, contributor Kevin Siemonsen shares his tips and techniques for flying off water, using the new FlyZone DHC-2 Beaver as an example. Enjoy his float-flying advice, and be sure to check out the […]
