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AEROBATIC SCENE, JULY '21: PRECISION AEROBATICS
Keith Jackson  |  Jan 21, 2022  |  0 comments
Keith Jackson returns with more F3A flying news. Additional pictures by Robin Trumpp, Adam Debowski, Thomas David, Kevin Caton.

Its great to be finally back flying! I wasn’t really sure about this until I attended an impromptu flying session at Hurley the other week. Even then it was only until eight flights into this that I realised that I’d actually really missed being able to fly F3A.

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RETRO RAMBLINGS, JULY 21: SILK PURSES
Shaun Garrity  |  Jan 13, 2022  |  0 comments
In his retro column Shaun Garrity fettles some basket case models

A silk purse from a pig’s ear? Yes, I know it’s a strange proverb. Originating from Scotland, its first recorded instance was apparently in 1699: "Ye can ne make a silk purse of a sows lugg (ear)”.

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It's the February 2022 issue preview!
Kevin Crozier  |  Jan 07, 2022  |  0 comments

RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS
VOLUME 65 ISSUE 2

On Sale: 21st January 2022

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Building Techniques
PUSHY CAT EDF
 |  Dec 17, 2021  |  0 comments
David Watson converts a pusher prop powered jet style model into EDF by employing 3D printed components.

During the 2020 lockdown I converted an established model design, Pushy Cat, from pusher-prop to EDF using own designed and printed 3D components. As an introduction to 3D printing, it was an excellent project. It even resulted in a practical flying model!

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Building Techniques
WEEKENDERS, JULY '21: THE WOOD STUFF
Alex Whittaker  |  Dec 08, 2021  |  0 comments
Alex Whittaker looks at some simple sheet balsa wood working techniques.

Perversely, although the flying field is open, the wind is light and the sun is shining, I have been back at my bench.

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Latest Issue
It's the January 2022 issue preview!
Kevin Crozier  |  Dec 08, 2021  |  0 comments

RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS
VOLUME 65 ISSUE 1

On Sale: 17th December 2021

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Kits
CARF P-47 THUNDERBOLT
Alex Whittaker  |  Dec 03, 2021  |  0 comments
Alex Whittaker revisits a superb model which debuted at LMA Cosford 2015.

The P-47 Thunderbolt needs no introduction to scale modellers. She is easily the most modelled scale subject on the UK warbird circuit and always has a good showing at club scale meetings.

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Building Techniques
MAKE IT SCALE, JULY '21: AUSTER AUTOCRAT
Danny Fenton  |  Nov 25, 2021  |  0 comments
Danny Fenton concludes his build of a DB Sport & Scale semi scale kit.

I used a hinging technique that I first saw Brian Taylor use. I am sure it has been around since before that, but it produces a beautifully accurate, precise and free moving hinge, with the bonus that the piano wire hinge pin can be removed to allow disassembly right up until applying the final paint.

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WEEKENDERS, JUNE 21: OLD MODEL REFURB
Alex Whittaker  |  Nov 24, 2021  |  0 comments
Alex Whittaker twangs on his Marigolds and gets to grips with cleaning up a much loved but tatty sports model.

Most radio modellers are 'Airframe Retentive'. I have had always had trouble throwing out old models, partially pranged models or those high-hours airframes that just need a little tender loving care. Like Darling Greta, I do want to save the planet. Mainly so that I can carry on flying endlessly repairable, eco-friendly balsa wood and glow plug engined models.

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Plan Build Models
SPEEDBIRD CONCORDE ONE
Jeff Barringer  |  Nov 19, 2021  |  0 comments
Jeff Barringer builds an electric powered Concorde from the Tony Nijhuis plan.

Having built the Tony Nijhuis Mosquito and Gnat recently, and being well-pleased with the results, I decided that I’d like to have a go at his Concorde.

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