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A pink  WW II warbird

A pink WW II warbird

Sand and spinach, sea-foam gray, navy and duck-egg blue … we’ve seen a lot of schemes for WW II Spitfires, but a pink one? We came across this interesting article on io9.com and think it’s worth sharing. Author Esther Inglis-Arkell writes, “World War II marked a time of great innovation, which was sometimes practical and sometimes loony. […]
Easy Weathering Tips

Easy Weathering Tips

No doubt about it, among warbirds, the Vought F4U Corsair ranks way up near the top as a favorite with RC modelers. The bent-wing bird, as it’s often called, has a look like no other WW II fighter. From its big, round cowl through its aft cockpit to its unique inverted gull wing, there’s no […]
Scale Modeling: Weathering Tips & Tricks

Scale Modeling: Weathering Tips & Tricks

After you’ve painted your model, add some weathering to really bring a scale plane to life. Each technique by itself is very effective and, added together, really produce astonishing realism.  My friend Dave Reid commissioned me to paint his giant-scale SNJ Texan, and it has been the example for these ongoing how-to articles. I weathered and […]
E-Powered Me 163 Komet

E-Powered Me 163 Komet

When you want to wow them with an RC scale model warbird, you can’t get any hotter than the Me 163 Komet. This electric powered version has true rocket plane performance. First encountered by U.S. Army Air Corps bombers in July 1944, the advanced speed and maneuverability of the Luftwaffe’s new Messerschmitt Me 163 rocket […]
Road to Top Gun — Lou Cetrangelo and his Goodyear FG-1D Corsair

Road to Top Gun — Lou Cetrangelo and his Goodyear FG-1D Corsair

Hailing from Saint James on Long Island NY, Lou Cetrangelo will be competing this year, (his ninth time), in the Pro-Am Sportsman class with his impressive Ziroli-designed Goodyear FG-1D Corsair. The FG-1D was a Chance Vought Corsair built under license by Goodyear, and Lou’s version has a monster of engine installed in the form of […]
RC Model Airplane E-flite PT-17 BNF VIDEO

RC Model Airplane E-flite PT-17 BNF VIDEO

From E-flite: Every WWII allied fighter ace got their start somewhere. Chances are, most started off in a PT-17. Simple, tough and made by the thousands, both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy used the biplane for its admirable ability to help new pilots survive the basics and master the art of flight, all in […]
Tower Mustang Mk.II “Berlin Express [VIDEO]

Tower Mustang Mk.II “Berlin Express [VIDEO]

From Tower Hobbies: The war wouldn’t end until bombs shook Berlin and even the Fuhrer had to admit it was over. The Mustang could escort bombers all the way to Berlin and back. Now you can celebrate their victory with the Tower Hobbies “Berlin Express”. Visit TowerHobbies.com See more posts about Tower Hobbies
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