Zap It!
Join Mike as he shares the lineup of ZAP CAs — along with a really quick tip on using kicker!
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Warbird Makeover Magic – Transform an ARF by adding detail and weathering
I’ve always loved airplanes. My interest has always been with scale RC models, particularly warbirds. It wasn’t long after I started building and flying RC warbirds that I was drawn to scale competition. While I was competing, I started measuring my work against other modelers and friends, and over time, I learned techniques to accomplish […]
P-61 Black Widow
Check out this home-built scale Northrop P-61 Black Widow that took more than 800 hours to complete! The builder, Karl Heinz Wender, used a combination of balsa wood and Styrofoam reinforced with fiberglass. The radar bowl and gun turret both also turn via RC. Watch this impressive build take to the air here!
Antiques Roadshow – Model Plane Appraised!
A model airplane from a 1939 Cary Grant movie comes up for appraisal in this Antique Roadshow clip. If you’ve ever watched the long-running PBS show, then you’ve tried to guess the item’s worth ahead of the appraisal. How much would you guess this plane is worth? Hint: it’s more than we thought.
RC meets model rocketry!
Many RC modelers, including our Technical Editor got their start in or participated in model rocketry. Estes rockets were a big part of our lives and many schools had after school clubs dedicated to model rockets. This brings our love of RC and rocketry together in one huge model of the STS. Complete with separating […]
ABCs of Adhesives
Join Rick in the workshop for an overview of RC glues–a must-watch for aspiring RC builders and seasoned pros looking for a few new tips. Thanks to Rick, we stick together! 🙂
An Easy, Fun & Inexpensive Build
If you’ve never built your own RC airplane before, this is a great project to learn the basics without breaking the bank. If you’re an experienced builder, this could be a fun project to share with someone just getting into the hobby. This model couldn’t be structured much more simplistically with a fixed nose wheel […]
Giant Globemaster takes flight!
We have followed the progress of the giant C-17 Globemaster built for super celeb Tyler Perry. It looks like they got her airborne with a flawless maiden flight. The video includes onboard as well as ground based video, enjoy!
Unusual Glider Tows
The gang from Tail Heavy Productions is up to their usual flying field shenanigans as they tow gliders using some non-traditional RC aircraft. Check out the video and get in on the fun!
HOW TO: MOUNT AILERON SERVOS — Flush, Neat, and Strong
My sport-scale 1/5-scale Sopwith Triplane has a rather thin wing (though it’s thicker than scale at 1 inch at the aileron servo). A low-profile servo, such as Airtronics 94921 or Hitec 77BB, would fit with the shaft vertical, but I had standard ones on hand, so I went with them. I made an 1/8-inch-thick and […]
Pterodactyl on the Hunt
This RC pterodactyl looks ferocious! While this definitely falls into the novelty / oddball category of RC, we’re super impressed with the mechanics of the flapping wings. We’ve of course all seen flapping RCs birds, but this one is worth the watch. Viewer warning – if the Jurassic Park movies gave you nightmares, you may […]
RC Eastern Airliner Gets a Tow
We can’t help but love the flightline tow-in! Check out this impressive 1/16-scale Lockheed TriStar L-1011. It has a length of 11 feet, 2 inches and a wingspan of 9 feet, 10 inches! Don’t miss the cool camera angle at the 9:50 minute mark!
