ON THE COVER
Sometimes a model comes along that stops you in your tracks and Nigel Wagstaff's astounding 1/3-scale Fokker DVII is one such. Apart from a unique scheme, the level of detail is breathtaking and the finish sublime. Turn to page 112 and we'll tell you all about it. Photo by Alex Whittaker
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Ton Van Munsteren returns with another easy-build, park-fly dogfight double in the form of a Tempest and Rata I16
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Delve into your scrap box and you'll have all you need for Rich Harris’ little micro glider that's perfect for the slope or piggyback launching
DAS GHOSTEN FLUGBOOT
Shaun Garrity finds that this classic single-channel flying boat responds well to a contemporary refresh
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Simon Cocker records the PSSA's 2016 Mass Build Fly-in and finds the Colditz Cock at a year-end aerotow
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Busy as ever, Tim Hooper has the latest news on his trad’ build projects
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Nigel Wagstaff's fabulous Fokker DVII
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A memorable end to a day's flying
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