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Super-Scale Beechcraft Staggerwing

There are few 1/4-scale models of the Beechcraft Staggerwing, and the most popular RC design is the one from Nick Ziroli. It’s outline is very close to scale and it produces a great looking scale airplane. When it comes to making them look real, you need to use some scale parts and techniques. Here are […]

Easy Scratch-built Skis (fly off the snow!)

Now that many flying fields parts of the country are covered in snow, it’s the perfect time to add skis to your favorite flier! This classic how-to from our good friend Roy Vaillancourt provides a great project that will not only use up some of those leftover pieces of wood in your workshop and but also let […]

Fly better with dual rates, expo & mixing

Utilizing your radio’s built-in programming will let you fly better with more control of your model. This article is intended for new and intermediate fliers and higghlights three important features you need to understand, dual rates, exponential, and mixing. LET’S GET STARTED First of all, when holding your radio during your flight, it’s a good […]

Warbird Wing Sheeting

When it comes to sheeting the wings, you want to do it right with any airplane, but for giant scale warbirds, you really need to do it correctly. I like to start once the retracts are setup and the plywood support ribs and the mount rails have been epoxied into place. We used the landing […]

Pick your power: electric, gas or glow!

There’s an old saying that suggests, “If in doubt, add power!” And we have to admit, there are some Model Airplane News editors who do believe there’s just no substitute for horsepower. But when it comes to selecting which kind of power system to use, many RC modelers can use a little help. Model Airplane […]

A new way of using a hobby knife & other tips!

Is there a building step that always gives you trouble? Have you wondered whether there’s a better way to accomplish a particular modeling task? If so, perhaps one of these 10 helpful workshop hints will help you solve the problem or simply lead you in the right direction. You might have heard about a better […]

Tower Hobbies P-51D Mustang Mk II Rx-R

Looks like a scale warbird, flies like a fun sport plane The P-51 Mustang from Tower Hobbies is a great-flying warbird that offers sport-flying capabilities. Its tough AeroCell foam construction makes it light, sturdy, and easy to maintain. This is no beginner plane, however; it is fast and sporty, and is great for intermediate and […]

Tower Hobbies P-51B Mustang Berlin Express Rx-R 40″

From Tower Hobbies: Flying a P-51 Mustang model is always special. Flying a scale replica of the P-51B “Berlin Express” takes it to another level, and now you can experience the thrill of piloting the same warbird made famous by Lt. Bill Overstreet during WWII! Tower Hobbies’ P-51B Mustang goes together quick and easy, looks […]

Tower Hobbies P-51D Mustang MkII Racer Red Rx-R [VIDEO]

From Tower Hobbies: What better way to win air races than with a plane patterned after the popular P-51 Mustang? Its speed and agility made it a dominant dogfighter during its combat career, and now you can take the checkered flag with a quality-built replica of an American icon! Tower Hobbies’ P-51 Mustang Red Racer […]

Tower P-51 Miss America [VIDEO]

From Tower Hobbies: Get set to soar in a piece of classic Americana—the Miss America P-51! Fresh from the skies over Europe and back to delight thousands at airshows across the nation. (retracts and flaps optional) Visit TowerHobbies.com See more posts about Tower Hobbies

Tower P-51D Mustang Fighter [VIDEO]

From Tower Hobbies: The Mustang was the stuff legends are made out of. It gave the greatest generation the speed, the performance, and the firepower they needed to turn the Nazi war machine on its iron heel. It gave them what they needed to win. (retracts and flaps optional) Visit TowerHobbies.com See more posts about […]

Spektrum DX9 Black Edition

From Spektrum: Like the original DX9, the Black Edition gives you an incredible suite of features that includes voice alerts, 250-model memory, programming for four model types and a wireless trainer link. To this it adds is a stunning, black finish that further sets it apart from everything else in its class. Programmable Voice Alerts […]