Welcome to RCM&E July 2016

FREE PLAN FEATURE - OWLET - Lindsay Todd presents his fine interpretation of General Aviation’s distinctive yet little-known trainer
AND... X-KRAFT - Shaun Garrity updates an unusual, easy-build, retro sportster from his single-channel archives

INDOOR SCALE - Alex Whittaker marvels at the fine scale flyers from the indoor free flight scale Nats

REVIEW - FOKKER D.VII - Got an Ares Sopwith Pup? Time for a bit of combat!

HAWKER P.1067 - In this plan feature, Chris Golds build and flies his EDF Hunter prototype

REVIEW - PAWNEE BRAVE - A crop duster from E-flite that’s not afraid of the dark

CLASSIC KIT - The mid-range radio that set the standard back in 2002

ON THE EDGE - Highlighting a new slope wing, a DG600 update and the best school in the world

BICKLEY ELECTRIC - Getting the fly-in season off to a sunny start

RETRO RAMBLINGS - As Shaun Garrity explains, backwards is the new forwards...

REVIEW - APACHE - Blade’s incredibly detailed tank- busting chopper

WACO YKC - Paul Blakeborough pays homage to a classic design and unsung hero

...and much more!


FOURNIER RF 4
Rarely seen in a Model Magic feature, Alex Whittaker takes a look at a large-scale motor glider.

BUILDING A BEVERLEY
Concluding his two-part feature on building a Blackburn Beverley, Martin Hardy describes the model’s cargo dropping capabilities.

CHUNKY JUNGMEISTER
Alex Whittaker enjoys looking over an aerobatic scale model that many of us grew up with.

MAKING A WACO COWLING
Bill Bowne concludes his Pro-Plan article in the June issue by describing how to make a round cowl for this classic biplane..

PA-25 PAWNEE
Built for work... Alex Whittaker admires a huge 1/3rd scale ARTF of Piper's famous design.

SUSSING SCALE SPEEDS
Mike Freeman attempts to diffuse a potentially fiery topic at many club flying fields by discussing scale model flying speeds.

It's the April 2022 issue preview!

JET PROVOST PRO-PLAN
For April's pull-out Pro-Plan, we once again hand over to Tony Nijhius as he presents his latest and last offering in the current 70mm ‘Midi’ Jet series, a sweet looking 37” span Jet Provost.

THIS MONTH'S REGULARS
In Bench Blog, after building a short run of diesel-powered models, Tim Hooper heads back to other forms of model propulsion.

When it comes to model photography there’s a lot to be said for a low winter sun; Chris Williams presents his latest collection of on-board flying shots in his Scale Gliding column.

Next up is Danny Fenton and Make It Scale. Danny returns to the workshop to silver solder an exhaust system for the Saito fitted to his DB Auster.

And much more!

ON REVIEW
On review, John Freeman is first out of the blocks with this month's reviews as he assembles the ATOMRC Dolphin, a multi-role pusher plane capable of camera toting, FPV or just good old sports flying! 

Then it is over to Andrew James, who takes the Esky 300 V2, an Airwolf inspired, fixed pitch full body helicopter for a spin. 

PLUS
April's feature articles begin, as usual, with another Model Magic walkaround by Alex Whittaker. This time Alex looks over Laurie Hughes’ OV-10 Bronco twin boomer, built from the YT International kit. 

Steve Jones then describes how he used modern tech to build a classic single channel R/C model whilst keeping his original KK Gyron kit intact. 

We then re-join Mr. Whittaker as he returns to Old Warden for a relaxed weekend of scale flying.

Finishing it all off is Roy Thompson, who takes a trio of Martin Baker models, each associated with the famous ejection seat manufacturer, on a visit to the company's airfield at Chalgrove in Oxfordshire. 

Okay, let's now take a brief look at what we have lined up for you in the April 2022 issue of RCM&E.
Starting with our regulars, in Bench Blog, after building a short run of diesel-powered models, Tim Hooper heads back to other forms of model propulsion. When it comes to model photography there’s a lot to be said for a low winter sun; Chris Williams presents his latest collection of on-board flying shots in his Scale Gliding column.
Next up is Danny Fenton and Make It Scale. Danny returns to the workshop to silver solder an exhaust system for the Saito fitted to his DB Auster. Then it's over to Alex Whittaker and his Weekenders column, in which Alex ponders the rising costs of aeromodelling. 
For our pull-out Pro-Plan, we once again hand over to Tony Nijhius as he presents his latest and last offering in the current 70mm ‘Midi’ Jet series, a sweet looking 37” span Jet Provost.
John Freeman is first out of the blocks with this month's reviews as he assembles the ATOMRC Dolphin, a multi-role pusher plane capable of camera toting, FPV or just good old sports flying! Then it is over to Andrew James, who takes the Esky 300 V2, an Airwolf inspired, fixed pitch full body helicopter for a spin. 
April's feature articles begin, as usual, with another Model Magic walkaround by Alex Whittaker. This time Alex looks over Laurie Hughes’ OV-10 Bronco twin boomer, built from the YT International kit. Steve Jones then describes how he used modern tech to build a classic single channel R/C model whilst keeping his original KK Gyron kit intact. We then re-join Mr. Whittaker as he returns to Old Warden for a relaxed weekend of scale flying 
Finishing it all off is Roy Thompson, who takes a trio of Martin Baker models, each associated with the famous ejection seat manufacturer, on a visit to the company's airfield at Chalgrove in Oxfordshire. 
I hope you enjoy reading it all.
Happy Flying!  


Okay, let's now take a brief look at what we have lined up for you in the March
2022 issue of RCM&E. Starting with our regulars, in Retro Ramblings topics covered by Shaun Garrity include fixed compression diesel engines and MacGregor's extensive range of DIY transmitter and receiver kits. In Aerobatic Scene, Keith Jackson looks at more latest generation aerobatic aeroplanes, including the Bionik, a fully composite F3A design, as well as the CAD designed Vortex, which uses more traditional building techniques. Over next to Alex Whittaker and this month's Weekenders column, in which he describes putting the Xmas to New Year holiday break to good use to clear out the clutter from his workshop. Peter Miller is the designer of March issue's pull-out Pro-Plan. This time Peter offers us his Team Minimax, a 1/6th scale ultra-light aircraft of 32.5" wingspan. Yours truly kicks off this month's reviews with an assessment of XFly-Model's delightful Twin Nova for twin electric power. David Ashby revels in the performance of two new handy sized EDF scale jets from Arrows, a stylish silver T-33 and a classic all-red BAE Hawk. To wrap up our reviews Mike Freeman heads for the hills to put Vogel-Fly's diminutive 800mm BOO glider through its paces, complete with its eye-catching geodetic wing. For his latest Model Magic walkaround Alex Whittaker looks at a new scale masterpiece from Ian Bryant, his Zlin Z-526 AFS Akrobat. In a similar vein, Geoff Graves describes his shared build with much missed RR clubmate Derek Martin of their mighty Waco YMF-5 biplane. We then rejoin Alex W as he travels to far West
Wales for some stunning pictures of model gliders in action, slope soaring over Hell's Mouth bay. Our final features slot this month goes to Frank Skilbeck who shows how to replace a broken ply wing location tab. I hope you enjoy reading it all.

Right, now let's take a brief look at what we have lined up for you in the February 2022 issue of RCM&E.

Starting with our regulars, in his Bench Blog column Tim Hooper covers and glazes his elegant Answer vintage model. In Scale Gliding, Chris Williams returns to White Sheet Down for another scale event before handing over to Frank Skilbeck for his report from the Sherlowe and Milson aerotow meetings. Next, we say a hearty 'welcome back' to Danny Fenton as he resumes his Make It Scale column by picking up on the final covering of his DB Auster project. Over next to Alex Whittaker, to wrap things up in Weekenders; this time he looks at a range of 3D items made by other modellers but manages to talk his way out of adding a 3D printer to his shed tools. Let's see how long he can hold out!

For our pull-out Pro-Plan this month we once again hand over to Tony Nijhius as he presents his second 'Midi Jet' for 70mm electric ducted fan units. This time Tony offers up his striking 36-inch span Hawker Hunter.

On review, David Ashby takes a look at a one metre wingspan A-10 micro jet that hails from a new brand, XFly-Model distributed by CML. Lee Smalley then offers us a user's view of the new Ethos operating system built into FrSky's X20S radio set. Wrapping up our reviews this month is that man again, Frank Skilbeck, with his assessment of Century UK's Pro-Build variant of the agile Double Trouble biplane.
For his Model Magic walkaround, Alex Whittaker takes his camera on a tour of a fine P-47 Thunderbolt owned by Malcolm Wood. John Stennard then describes his club's addiction to Airbugs and other R/C hovercraft, which have become at big draw at winter indoor meetings. We then return to Alex W for his take on this year's wet and windy Ashbourne fly-in. 
I hope you enjoy reading it all.


Let's take a brief look at what we have lined up for you in the first issue of RCM&E for 2022. Starting with our regular columns, in Retro Ramblings, Shaun Garrity recalls when model aircraft had a bit of swing, thanks to built-in pendulum self-stabilisers. For Aerobatic Scene, Keith Jackson assembles a state-of-the-art F3A biplane, the BJ Craft Encourage, before Alex Whittaker wraps things up in Weekenders with tales from the clubroom as he celebrates the return of indoor winter meetings with his Delyn MFC clubmates.
Our pull-out Pro-Plan this month has been drafted by Bill Bowne, whose 1.2 metre span Upbeat for 4S power will allow you to practice your favourite pattern style aeros but without taking up acres of sky. On review, David Ashby looks at a new powered glider from Arrows, based on the sleek Polish SZD-54 soarer. If a full build is more your cup of tea then take a look at the Cloud Dancer, supplied to Roy Thompson by 4-Max Models.
This month's scale Model Magic walkaround is dedicated to Harry Curzon's neat take on the Boulton Paul Defiant 'turret fighter'. Peter Miller then goes on to reveal the twisted story of his Insanity project, which, despite its bizarre appearance, is actually a fine flying model. We then return to Alex W for his take on the Pontefract Single Channel meeting before Phil Cooke takes over as event reporter to cover the stunning collection of PSSA Mass Build F-86 Sabres that were amassed recently on The Great Orme in North Wales.


Starting with our regular columns, Tim Hooper returns with Bench Blog, in which he builds a larger version of The Answer, a favourite vintage model, for his Indian Mills diesel engine. Chris Williams returns to his favourite slope soaring venue at White Sheet Down to report from the WSRFC's August Scale Day, before Alex Whittaker finishes things off with more shedly tales in Weekenders, including a clubmate's conversion to 2.4GHz (well, his radio at least!), finding a long lost Spatman kit and, inspired by the Bowman model's name, how to fix spats to a model's undercarriage.
Tony Nijhuis returns to the Pro-Plan slot with the first in a new series of 'Midi' size jets using 70mm Electric Ducted Fan units. This time he offers up a 33-inch span Folland Gnat.
On review, David Ashby takes a liking to Max-Thrust's Pro-Built Balsa Ruckus, whilst the Editor assembles another fast build EDF jet from new kids on the block, XFly-Model. This time it's the turn of their red tail T-7A Red Hawk. Fingers crossed, we may also have space for a few suggestions for Christmas gifts for aeromodellers to show to your nearest and dearest!
As usual our feature articles start with a scale walkaround accompanied by Alex Whittaker; this month Alex pores over Keith Pyrah's mighty 156" span Luscombe Silvaire. We then take a look at Jeff Barringer's sleek Bugatti 100P, a 1930s design that looks futuristic even today! Alex W returns to Buckminster to report from their Warbirds meeting before handing over to Kevin Powling, who describes a model that would have been very welcome at the BMFA's National Centre, his new Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun. Andy Sephton wraps things up nicely with a 'how to' feature on using Deluxe Eze-Kote to finish his Phase 6 slope soarer.

It's the November 2021 issue preview!

Al Tazar Pro-Plan
For this month's Pro-Plan, we make a posthumous tribute to Mike White, who sadly passed away before we could bring his Al Tazar tailless EP glider to your attention. 

This Month's Regulars
This month it's back to Shaun Garrity for another look at the retro model scene. More specifically, Shaun takes us on a tour of the Pontefract Single Channel & Retro Fly-In.

Up next is Keith Jackson and Aerobatic Scene, in which Keith takes a close look at a trio of the latest F3A kits that are available for dedicated aerobatic pilots to buy

Not to be left out of the ever-popular retro movement, Alex Whittaker devotes much of his Weekenders column to two favourite low wingers from times past, the Mercury Galahad and the Linnet.

On Review
Due to some unforeseen delays, it took Andy Sephton a bit longer than usual to finish off his review of the VQ Models P-51B, but the Mustang has finally been rounded up

Alternatively, if you are looking for a new Electric Ducted Fan kit to assemble then I can highly recommend the stylish new Sirius sport jet from XFly-Model.  

As for feature articles, buckle up as Alex Whittaker takes us on a whirlwind tour of a seriously impressive Spitfire Mk IX called 'Mylcraine'. 

Meanwhile, Ian Perry joins the ranks of classic kit builders as he completes a sunburst covered Stinson SR-8 using a long stored Royal model kit.

Alex W is back on the road, this time reporting from the first Weston Park event of 2021 (there were two!).

It's an issue you won't want to miss so be sure to pop along to your newsagent or model shop and pick up your copy for just £5.99. Better still, why not save yourself some money over the long run and get your copy before anyone else by subscribing at https://rcme.secureorder.co.uk/RCME

Kicking off our regular columns is Tim Hooper's Bench Blog in which he finishes his R/C assist Veron Cardinal. In his Weekenders column Alex Whittaker travels to BMFA Buckminster to revel in the delights of the SAM35 Swapmeet, whilst Chris Williams brings us more Scale Gliding treats with a visit to the first White Sheet scale fly-in of 2021. Our Pro-Plan in this issue is for an exciting twin 50mm EDF jet, the fabulous A-10 Thunderbolt II designed by Tony Nijhuis. No launch concerns with this one as it takes off with its wheels in the 'up' position! On review we have the updated version of the Arrows Husky, a Cub inspired cabin model fitted with a state-of-the-art gyro stabilisation system. Our feature articles include Alex Whittaker's latest Model Magic walk around of Ken Dallow's mighty 87-inch Fairey Flycatcher. Constructed to 1/4 scale she is powered by a magnificent Saito 36cc four stroke petrol engine. Alex then returns to Buckminster to soak up the relaxed atmosphere out on the flight line at the SAM35 Retro-Fest. 
Arnaldo Correia starts a two-part feature on the models flown by the Spanish Dawn Patrol, which concludes next month. There are some mighty good WWI era models to feast your eyes upon here! Finally, Canadian scale modeller Jon Harper likes to set himself an unusual challenge when selecting his R/C projects. And they don't come much more unusual than the somewhat ungainly Blackburn Triplane!

"Now's the time to bring you a taster of what to expect when you read the September 2021 issue of RCM&E.
Kicking off our regular columns is Keith Jackson's Aerobatic Scene in which he builds a brand new, latest generation F3A biplane, the stunning Glacial designed by Finnish aerobatic ace Lassi Nurila. In his Weekenders clubman column Alex Whittaker spins around in circles with joy as he relates the intensive preparations for a charity 24-hour control line flight planned by the members of Peterborough MFC.
Our Pro-Plan in this issue brings you the second part of Chris Williams' fifth scale version of the gull wing Göppingen Gö 3 Minimoa. This time our free pull-out plan shows how to build the glider's distinctive oval section fuselage.
On review is the Max-Thrust Aggressor Sport, a potent 1.5 metre wingspan electric glider which excels at both thermal soaring and graceful aerobatics combined. We also test the add-on Thermic wing centre panel for the Aggressor, which helps maximise its performance in high lift conditions. Then, looking for a smooth ride, Frank Skilbeck takes to the air with a Jeti Rex10 Assist gyro stabilised receiver.
Our feature articles include a Model Magic walk around by Alex Whittaker of a fine looking 98"" span Fokker D.21 warbird owned by Mark Roberts and which was built by the elusive Spartacus. Alex then goes on to report from his first flying event of the 2021 season, the awesome Freestyle Masters, which attracts much of the UK's top model flying talent. To wrap things up Roy Thompson takes a look at another popular Bowmans of Ipswich kit from the 1980s, the diminutive Spatman, before being joined by other Spatman aficionados from around the UK."

Our Pro-Plan in this issue is another two-parter, as Chris Williams returns to RCM&E's free plan spot with another classic glider. This time he presents a fifth scale version of the ever-popular gull wing Minimoa. The wing plans are in the August issue, plus an A4 sheet of small parts. The fuselage and rest of the plan will be in the September issue. First of our regular columns is Tim Hooper's Bench Blog in which he builds a capacitor powered micro model - that's right, no battery, just a rechargeable capacitor! Next is Power Play, our engine feature, where Mark Wood runs his review sample of the SH GF-6 petrol engine, whilst in Scale Gliding Chris Williams looks at silencing a noisy aerotow tug and reports on a new scale glider from Keith Thomas, the FS 24 Phoenix. Finally, Alex Whittaker reports on a diverse selection of sport modelling topics in his ever-popular Weekenders column, taking a look at his new 'Magic Bus', single channel flying with a KK Outlaw and becoming the beneficiary of a much-loved McCoy stunt engine. On review is the Wasabi, a potent F3F glider from Aviatik Composites in Slovakia, which is given a thorough flying test by top French pilot Pierre Rondel. We also report on Dynam's new 70mm Electric Ducted Fan powered Hawker Hunter in stylish Swiss 'Tiger Stripe' markings. Feature articles this month include Alex Whittaker's walk around of Karl Mander's mighty 114-inch span DH103 Hornet, the lesser-known successor to the De Havilland Mosquito. Alex also chronicles past Ashbourne Scale Fly-in events, a popular fixture in the Peak District for scale modellers of all skill levels. Another 70mm EDF Hawker Hunter takes to the skies, this time an enlarged version of the Tony Nijhuis RCM&E free plan, which has been blown up by Cliff Whittaker.

First of our regular columns this time around is Retro Ramblings, in which Shaun Garrity explores several vintage themed topics, starting with transforming some 'bring & buy' bargains into practical everyday flying machines. In Aerobatic Scene, Keith Jackson describes 'Flight Coach', which uses the latest tracking technology to map a pattern model's flight and compare it to perfectly shaped manoeuvres, whilst in Weekenders our Alex shows how to make a perfect 'chevron' splice to extend the length of balsa sheets. Danny Fenton follows up with more DB Auster build notes in Make It Scale, and Mark Wood makes a welcome return as our Power Play engine columnist with the first part of a review of the SH GF-6 petrol engine.
Our main Pro-Plan is the second instalment of Rusty Ferguson, in which we bring you the wing drawings for Lindsay Todd's pseudo crop duster, which he designed for a .60 - .70 four stroke engine.
This month we have a couple of cracking reviews for you, starting with the first part of Andy Sephton's article on the VQ Models P-51B Mustang. As a full-size warbird pilot, we are especially looking forward to Andy's flight assessment of this Razorback version of the famous US fighter, but you'll have to wait just a bit longer for Andy to complete his flight trials (darned Covid again!) Whilst you wait please luxuriate in David Ashby's big balsa build of the vintage style Sinbad electric glider, a 2.5 metre span re-imagining of the 62-inch Super Sinbad kit originally made by Berkeley Models in the USA.
Part review, part model product 'How To' is probably the best way to describe Stuart Marsden article on covering with Eze Dope, in which he uses a VMC Sparrowhawk rubber kit to show how to get the best from this modern-day alternative to cellulose dope.

On the cover this month is an exquisite Miles Gemini of 118” in span which was originally powered by two Super Tigre glow motors. At the time of Alex's photo shoot the Gemini was under the custodianship of noted scale modeller Steve Woodhead. She was on long term loan from the secretive (and reclusive) ‘Spartacus’. 
Free Plan Feature this month is the Rusty Ferguson, this pseudo crop sprayer design is the latest model from Lindsay Todd's busy building board. 
We review the Pro-Built Riot, Microzone MC-10 and the Edge 2000 X, whilst in features you can find a Deluxe Materials prize draw and Alex Whittaker takes a whimsical look at scale models in their infinite variety. 
In our columns this month, Tim Hooper fits a top spec motor to his R/C assist Keil Kraft Gipsy rubber model and buys a tiny diesel and Danny Fenton describes his build of a DB Sport & Scale Auster semi scale kit. 

BUMBLEBEE
With a large Mustang on his shopping list, Neil Diment changes tack and is seduced by the 3D capable Bushmaster from Legacy Aviation

MODEL MAGIC 
Mike Trew’s immaculate model of the Kramme & Zeuthen KZ III is pored over by Alex Whittaker 

FIBRE OPTIC RX LIGHT
Paul Cox reveals a simple way to bring your receiver status light to the fore

VISUAL MERCHANDISING
Kevin Powling describes how he replicated the varied all metal finish of his Mick Reeves Spitfire using just one base colour

PLAN FEATURE - BAC TSR-2
Tony Nijhuis' latest EDF mini jet plan is for a model of the cancelled Mach 2 strike and reconnaissance aircraft 

AEROBATIC SCENE
Keith Jackson strips down a favourite YS engine, fits a budget F3A motor and works through another aerobatic manoeuvre

EDGE 2000 X
Trailing behind schedule in his workshop, the Editor completes the build of RC Composite's two metre slope soarer

"STAMPE SR-7. Peter Miller's latest plan is for a Belgian monoplane trainer that evolved from the Stampe SV-4b biplane.

SCALE GLIDING - Chris Williams kicks off his new scale soaring column with a rare Fly-In report.

BENCH BLOG - Tim Hooper takes time out from his planned model building schedule to build the new Microaces Scrappee kit.

SIEMENS-SCHUCKERT DIII - Alex Whittaker discusses Pete Iliffe’s first foray into rotary engined WWI scouts.

JETI DS16-II - Following his DS12 review last year Frank Skilbeck gets hands on with the latest DS16 Tx from Jeti.

DYNAM PT-17 - Dynam are back and quality levels have improved too. David Ashby assembles and flies a classic Stearman.

FREESTYLE MASTERS - Whilst attending the UK Freestyle Masters in 2020 canny Alex was able to shoot a rare event report between lockdowns.

...and lots more! "

"PLAN FEATURE - ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING
Second up in Tony Nijhuis' new series of EDF mini jets is a free plan for the RAF's distinctive swept wing interceptor

FUNNY PLANES
Alex Whittaker salutes the Lifting Body enthusiasts, the Autogyro acolytes, the Asymmetric Mainplane minimalists and the groovy UFO geeks 

SIMPLE SAILMAN
Roy Thompson rescues a once popular Brit kit from a clubmate's attic and launches it to lofty heights

250G CHALLENGE
Prior to Article 16, Shaun Garrity set himself a target of building an FPV wing at under two hundred and fifty grams

FMS ASW 17
Andrew James snaps together a quick build, semi-scale glider from FMS

LIPO HEATING CASE
Keep your battery packs warm and ready for action with this nicely made hot box


AND LOTS MORE INCLUDING ALL YOUR REGULAR FAVOURITES!! "

CONTRA PROP CACOPHONY
Jeff Barringer fits his Sea Fury with contra-rotating motors and revels in the distinctive noise 

CUTTING A DASH
Brian Hoddy reveals some of his secrets for making a realistic scale instrument panel and cockpit components

MINIATURE GEMS
Alex Whittaker celebrates Indoor F/F scale models and recommends them as possible winter projects

MIG 29
Arrows Hobby raises its game with the release of this twin EDF jet. David Ashby straps in

NGH GF38
Frank Skilbeck offers a club modeller's perspective of a recently purchased four stroke petrol engine


AND LOTS MORE INCLUDING ALL YOUR REGULAR FAVOURITES!!

PLAN FEATURE - BAe HAWK
Tony Nijhuis returns with another short series of superb mini jet free plans. This time he tackles the aircraft flown by the fabulous RAF Red Arrows display team 

BATTLE OF BRITAIN: IN SCALE
Alex Whittaker looks at some of the best R/C models of Allied and Axis types that fought in 1940

SOLARWING
Alfred Vink relates the story of Aviation Club Leiden's 2019 winter group build

GNATTY
A 1980s classic kit is re-discovered by Lindsay Todd

AEROBATIC SCENE
Keith Jackson reports from the Hurley National League F3A meeting held in July 2020

WATERPLANE SPLASH IN
Alex Whittaker celebrates some wet and wild fun 

BLINK
Richard Harris treats himself to Angel Wing Designs laser cut kit for a small and agile delta


AND LOTS MORE INCLUDING ALL YOUR REGULAR FAVOURITES!! 

"PLAN FEATURE - QUICKIE GHOST
Shaun Garrity describes a simple to build high winger - with a twist!

MODEL MAGIC 
Alex Whittaker looks back on a majestic BMFA Scale Nats competitor, the Short L.17 'Syrinx'

PIK-5C
Keen aerotow enthusiast Frank Skilbeck describes his and Roger Spragg's vintage glider build project from last winter
 
IN YOUR WORKSHOP
Another selection of shed and garage interiors to inspire you if you are seeking to transform your own model building area

MAKE IT SCALE
Danny Fenton continues to add the finishing touches to his Hawker Fury biplane

ARROWS VIPER
David Ashby enjoys some spirited electric fan flying with a 50mm EDF jet

EDGE 2000 X 
Starting a short series on building a 2M composite glider

AND LOTS MORE! "

PLAN FEATURE - RANS S-9 CHAOS
Peter Miller offers up a near 1/5-scale model of an impressively aerobatic Group A homebuilt light aircraft

MODEL MAGIC 
In a double header, Alex Whittaker celebrates two models from top scale modeller, Gerhard Reinsch

ELVINGTON JETS 
Free at last (from lockdown!), Alex Whittaker crosses The Pennines to kick the tyres and light the fires

JUMBO JUMBO
Who says size doesn't matter! Bruce Corfe checks out a mega-size model airliner in sunny Western Australia

AN AFFORDABLE AVRO
Dave Batchelor finishes and flies his 98"" Vulcan V-bomber built from the Tony Nijhuis plan

ADVENTURES IN AEROTOW
Chris Williams and chums try their hand at a spot of electric powered glider tugging

THE INFINITY PROJECT
At last, the all-moulded Infinity Evo airframe goes thermal hunting


AND LOTS MORE! 

PLAN FEATURE - TERRY-SAUR
Lindsay Todd dips into his imagination to bring us his caricature-based interpretation of a slope soaring 'winged lizard'

MODEL MAGIC 
Alex Whittaker admires Ken Sheppard’s ex-ARTF cartoon scale Italian trimotor
 
SCALE FLYING
Andy Sephton describes his flight planning process for putting together a sequence for BMFA R/C scale flying competitions 

MAKE IT SCALE
Danny Fenton returns to the workshop after a lockdown break and adds the finishing touches to his Hawker Fury biplane

MINI BOLERO
David Ashby enjoyed his big Bolero, right up to the moment he ran out of talent, but finds consolation in this new compact version

ON SILENT WINGS
Simon Cocker makes his first post-lockdown trip to Wales for the PSSA's inaugural gathering of 2020 on the Great Orme

AND LOTS MORE! 

"WOODFIELD'S WONDERS
John Woodfield is establishing quite a reputation for his slow flying, lightweight vintage style gliders. Here's his story...
 
MODEL MAGIC
Alex Whittaker admires Tim Ruck’s model of the Martin Baker MB-5, a superb design killed off by Air Ministry politics
 
JUST FOR FUN
Plenty of new models saw air under their wings as the English lockdown eased. David Ashby offers a selection of his favourite maiden flights
 
AVRO AVIAN
Rob Caso draws up an 1/8 scale alternative to the ubiquitous DH Moth in this plan feature
 
AEROBATIC SCENE
Keith Jackson returns with his regular aerobatics column and a look at Dan Workman's latest, swept wing, F3a model
 
RTG ORDEN
Pierre Rondel assembles a new, breakthrough F3F glider from RTGmodel
 
AND LOTS MORE!"

MODEL MAGIC
This month Alex Whittaker admires Tim Hooper’s funky four-winged WWI scout
 
SIMULATOR STIMULATION
Whilst still complying with the 'stay at home' message, John Stennard looks at other ways of getting a flying fix
 
JUST FOR FUN
David Ashby indulges in a spell of nostalgic tinged traditional building to banish his lockdown blues
 
MISS SIZZLES
Peter Miller combines a couple of favourite designs to produce an agile but well-mannered aerobatic low winger in our new plan feature
 
MAKE IT SCALE
Danny Fenton finds himself still gripped by the indoor scale bug. After his neat little SE5a he builds a little lightplane close to his heart
 
PROGRAMMING THE CORE - Part 2
Kevin Crozier finishes setting up his first model with PowerBox's versatile transmitter.

FMS PITTS SPECIAL - David Ashby flies the bipe he’s always wanted.
SCALE AT OLD WARDEN - Alex Whittaker visits middle England for the famous Shuttleworth scale bash DRACON - Shaun Garrity describes his restoration of another one of David Boddington's plan feature airframes, together with the canard plan.
IN YOUR WORKSHOP - Our request for pictures of your work rooms had you reaching for cameras and snapping busy building benches up and down the land.
JUST FOR FUN - Finally, David Ashby throws his SHK off a hill, fixes an errant rudder hinge, finds the ultimate prop retainer and labels his fleet.
SILENT WINGS - Simon Cocker looks at the Multiplex and Tangent ranges of sport scale gliders.
WUNBESIX - Build this tailless electric powered sports model with an easy to make Jedelsky wing, designed by Mike White.

Join us for the May issue of RCM&E as we celebrate the 60th birthday of Radio Control Models & Electronics magazine. We take a look back at the very first issue, published with a cover date of May 1960, noting some of the modelling products that were popular at the start of the Swinging Sixties, before bringing everything bang up to date! Inside we look at two super scale models of an atmospheric Blackburn Monoplane and a gorgeous Tiger Moth, plus we offer several model building projects in the form of a Yak-9 air combat warplane, Simples Max - a one metre wingspan control line style flying wing, and a recreation of Sigma, an easy to build micro glider which was a centre-spread plan way back in 1972.All this, plus several of our regular columnists return with features on some of the most popular kinds of model flying - Just For Fun for sports models, Bench Blog for model builders, Make It Scale for scale model enthusiasts, Weekenders to show how to survive an extended stay in the workshop during the lockdown and On Silent Wings to tempt us with calm weather summer soaring trips to come - fingers crossed!

"PLAN FEATURE - Lightning - originally designed as an aspirational, jet age model for single channel flyers, Shaun Garrity suggests a few changes for full house control
 
LUSCOMBE SILVAIRE 8 - Frank Skilbeck squares up to Aero-Naut's boxy interpretation of a classic taildragger
 
BÜCKER JUNGMEISTER - Jeff Pearson’s majestic half-scale classic aerobat is over 20 years old! Alex Whittaker takes a close look at this aging beauty.
 
AVRO TRIPLANE IV - Mike Croll stirs memories of Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines with his 1/8 scale interpretation of a classic vintage triplane
 
SPARRING ABOUT - Lindsay Todd takes a practical approach to understanding the wing spar
 
MR. BIG STUFF - Seeking to reinforce the notion that bigger is better, Dave Goodenough sets about tackling a double-size KK Invader
 
Plus all your regular columns including Weekenders, Just for Fun, Retro Ramblings, Silent Wings and lots more!"

"FREE PLAN FEATURES – F-4 Phantom  - The latest mini jet plan from Tony Nijhuis!
Moon Dancer 2 - An old i.c. favourite is revisited for electric power. Peter Miller’s sports aerobat is great fun to fly and makes an ideal first-time traditional build
 
SILENT WINGS - Simon Cocker looks forward to the annual Flying Circus soaring meet at Fiss in Austria
 
BENCH BLOG - Shrinking the Antares! Tim Hooper sets about making a scaled down version of a favourite aerobatic model
 
FULL METAL CESSNA - Arnaldo Correia takes a close look at José Fidel Rama's mighty 4m Skyhawk, which replicates the full size metal airframe  
 
TIGER MOTH - Alex Whittaker chats to Andrew Bowman about the modified Flair kit that he entered into the BMFA Scale Nationals
 
FUNNY CUB - Does the latest flat-sheet indoor foamie live up to the standard expected of Multiplex? Frank Skilbeck finds out
 
…and plenty more including all your regular favourites!"

"PLAN FEATURES - KAWASAKI TONY & TWIZZLE
Shaun Garrity discusses a Japanese fighter design from his 'plans to rebuild' bucket list while
Mike Freeman introduces a 950mm span sport aerobatic electric model
with a distinctive shape
 
BIGFOOT - Perfectly timed for the season of uncut muddy strips! David Ashby gets one into the air
 
RADIANT RADIAL - Brian Wood’s beautifully presented P-47 Thunderbolt
 
FREESTYLE MASTERS - Rubbing shoulders with some youthful flying stars with split-second responses
 
CURTISS HS-2L - Jon Harper recounts the build of his evocative WWI float plane, resplendent at 1/12 scale
 
SLOPE SOARING SABRE - Gordon Studley concludes the construction blog for this year's PSSA Mass Build soarer and describes the F-86’s flying characteristics
 
RETRO RAMBLINGS - Shaun Garrity looks at converting classic R/C sets to 2.4GHz
 
...and lots more including all your regular favourites!"

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