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 - 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!! "

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!"

"PLAN FEATURES – Hawker Hunter and SSSSHHWEPT
The latest mini jet design from Tony Nijhuis and a swept wing design for 2.5cc engines or electric equivalent

SOUPED UP STAMPE
Alex Whittaker looks at a feast of scale building in the shape of Richard Crapp's new SV.4 biplane

THE INFINTY PROJECT
In the first of a short series on assembling and flying a high performance electric powered soarer, the Editor casts his eye over the stunning Infinity Evo airframe

GLORIOUS GAYDON
Alex Whittaker joins the crowds at the LMA’s popular autumn indoor event

POWERBOX CORE
A first look at Powerbox's beautifully presented radio control system

FREEWING L-39
Can Freewing’s version of Aero’s high-performance jet trainer change Simon Cocker’s views on EPO and EDF?

ROTORHEADS
Nigel Cartwright assembles the latest version of a classic model helicopter in the form of the Hirobo Shuttle Plus 2 EP

…and plenty more including all your regular favourites!"

"PLAN FEATURE - Chris Williams turns to a Brazilian sailplane dating from 1947 for his new 1/5-scale project
 
SUNSET SCALE - Alex Whittaker rubs shoulders with the hard men of scale during the Free Flight Scale Nationals
 
SLOPE SOARING SABRE - Join the Power Slope Soaring Association's Mass Build of the N.A. F-86 Sabre, described by Martin Gay, who designed the model together with Gordon Studley
 
PIPER TRIPACER - Mike Austin assembles VQ Models’ version of an attractive trike
 
AEROBATIC SCENE - Top competition pilot Keith Jackson sets about keeping us better informed of developments with pattern style model aircraft
 
POWER PLAY - Mark Wood joins RCM&E as our new engine columnist. In his first article he investigates the reduced numbers of internal combustion engines at the flying field
 
JET THRUST - Bob Petrie gets some air under his Panther’s wings and surveys a jet powered 3D demon
 
BUCKMINSTER BIGGIE – All the action from RCM&E’s late Summer fly-in
 
…and plenty more including all your regular favourites"

"FREE PLAN FEATURES
Folland Gnat & Excellence – The second in Tony Nijhuis’ mini jet series and another David Boddington classic
 
INVADER
Arnaldo Correia electrifies Keil Kraft’s vintage towline glider
 
GRUMMAN PANTHER
Up close with Dave Charles’ Korean War jet
 
NATS NOTES
David Ashby reports from a busy National Model Flying Championships
 
TECH & TOOLS
Lee Schofield examines some of the latest developments
 
ROTORHEADS
A new series for rotary wing fans starts with a turbine powered heli!
 
SILENT WINGS
A Shropshire-bound Simon Cocker revels in the atmosphere of a brand-new aerotow venue
 
CORSAIR
We review Arrows’ latest 1.1m span warbird
 
Needless to say, there’s lots more too including all your favourite columns and regular features."

"V-22 Osprey - VTOL enthusiast John Stennard transitions with E-flite’s long-awaited tiltrotor.
 
Awesome Anzac - Brian Winch journeys across Australia to enjoy a weekend in the company of some mighty models of military hardware.
 
One lead to rule them all - David Ashby decides it’s time to catch the S.Bus as a way of simplifying the wiring in his new model.
 
Waterplanes at Badajoz  - Portuguese correspondent, Arnaldo Correia pops over the border for another grand waterplane gathering.
 
Whisper - Shaun Garrity refurbishes David Boddington's original model, built for the September 1985 issue of Radio Modeller (plan feature).
 
Miss Deeds - Peter Miller’s Cassutt lookalike has all the ingredients that make a great sports model (plan feature).
 
Wizard of Oz - As Brian Winch explains, engine backplate removal is entirely possible - with the help of some old cutlery!
 
Replacing radio batteries - Kevin Crozier makes some long overdue upgrades to the battery packs in his favourite models and radio.
 
White sheet scale - Winning a last-gasp reprieve from the weather gods, a healthy contingent of scale glider guiders converged to enjoy a fun-filled fly-in, as Chris Williams reports.
 
And lots more including – the ‘make it scale’ column, silent wings and all your regular favourites."

"REVIEWED – FOX FMS’ 3m span motor glider, very probably the largest foamie ever.
 
PLAN FEATURE – JET PROVOST, design maestro Tony Nijhuis returns with an affordable EDF mini jet.
 
FAN CLUB – all the highlights from the Bickley Club’s first electric ducted fan jet fly-in.
 
SLEEK CHEEKS – we survey a huge 42% Vans RV-4.
 
THE ART OF NOISE – John Miles shows how petrol engine noise can be tamed with a simple solution.
 
HAPPY GEEK - Chris Bott gets to grips with some genuinely clever speed controllers. 
 
BIG IT UP! – David Ashby hits the big time with a rather large motor glider.
 
FLEET CONTROL SYSTEMS – Shaun Garrity charts the rise and fall of the UK’s longest serving radio manufacturer."

"3 FREE PLANS! – Retro slope soarer, retro-style trainer,

REVIEW – SEAGULL CHIPMUNK – A well-proportioned intro’ into the world of scale flying

BOBBING ABOUT – David Ashby visits the Lake District and one of the UK’s best waterplave fly-ins

REVIEW – DAUNTLESS – VQ’s 60” span scalie is refreshingly different, but how does it fly?

TAILDRAGGER TACTICS – Andy Sephton explores the characteristics and contingencies

REVIEW – HEXER – A little-known French aerobatic slope soarer

CRUEL WIND – Alex Whittaker reports from the Fenlands annual warbird meet

SILENT WINGS – Simon Cocker joins the year’s first Buckminster aerotow event and enjoys some Lleyn soaring

AND LOTS MORE!"

"FREE PLAN FEATURE – PETREL - Bucking the trend, Chris Williams goes small-ish scale and creates a truly evocative vintage soarer with impeccable manners.
REVIEW - GRUMMAN BEARCAT - Keen to find an everyday warbird that offers style, presence and comfortable handling, Steve Sales checks out Seagull's big cat.
WOT, NO RADIO? - Alex Whittaker treks to Walsall to observe the BMFA Indoor Free-flight Scale Nats. Small-scale flying with no radio control is what it's all about; a special form of masochism, surely?
REVIEW - X-CALIBUR – When Simon Cocker told David Ashby to stop mucking about and buy 3.2 metres of Italian moulded glider, he did what he was told... For once.
HALL BULLDOG RACER - Graham Wilkes fulfils a desire to tackle the complex curves of this cracking ‘30s racer.
FLIGHTLINE CORSAIR - Back in the day, there were no shortcuts to warbird nirvana, you either built your favourite fighter or you paid someone a fortune to do it for you. As Graham Ashby reports, times have changed!
REVIEW - KS-230 - Having lived and worked with Proxxon's compact circular table saw Barry Atkinson explains why he wouldn't be without it.
FRANKEN QUAD RETURNS - Dedicated quadcopterists avert your eyes, John Stennard's back doing unspeakable things to a Boldclash B03.
REVIEW - SD4+ AC CHARGER - In a hobby driven by technology, sometimes, just sometimes, it's refreshing to find a product that avoids unnecessary complication. Well, Overlander's compact little multi-chemistry AC charger is one such. If simple is all you desire, you'll find this a breath of fresh air."

"FREE PLAN FEATURES - ROTO-DUO - Suffering delayed trauma as a result of a bump on the head in his youth, Shaun Garrity feels the need for an autogyro.
&
LI'L CUB - Short take-of f and landing is the name of the game with Peter Miller's homage to the world record-beating full-size
REVIEW - JP PANIC - And now for something, traditional, ugly as sin, but bags of fun. Jim Beagley lifts the lid on a boxful of laser-cut loveliness.
JET THRUST - Sleek, fast, nimble and full of composite goodness, BVM's aptly-named sport-jet finds favour with our Bob.
MORANE-SAULNIER AI - Wood, fabric and round engines – does it get any better? If you ask radial nut Richard Ginger he'll answer in the negative and suggest you take a closer look at his perky French fighter. Alex Whittaker does just that...
REVIEW - P-47 THUNDERBOLT - Hangar 9 has built an enviable reputation for supplying some of the best balsa-built ARTF warbirds around and, as David Ashby reports, its new 20cc Jug ain't too shabby either.
FROM A DISTANCE - 2.4GHz isn't the frequency panacea for all. As Lee Schofield describes, there are alternatives...
ARROWS T-28 - In the March issue the Ed. reviewed the Arrows Bearcat and loved it. Time now for an alternative view on another from the all-new RTF warbird range.
IN THE LOOP - Telemetry systems can provide vital real-time information yet relatively few flyers use them. David Ashby surveys the offerings from the main R/C brands"

PLAN FEATURES - REVOLVER II - In days of old R/C autogyros had a habit of being a bit hit ‘n’ miss. Fortunately, thanks in no small part to Richard Harris and his numerous successful single rotor designs, times have changed. Stand by for another whirly winner from Mr Gyronut himself and GASSER - Ken Willard's design helped pave the way for today's 225mph modern pylon racers, and with a decent aerobatic performance to boot – Shaun Garrity banks and yanks... Sedately! REVIEW - HAPPY T - Sporting a veneered foam wing, sheet tail surfaces and a glass fibre fuselage, Sunshine Modell's classically-styled aerobat would definitely have been labelled a quick-build kit back in the day. Not so now! Marco Penk takes the plunge and discovers an easy assembly and a remarkably well-mannered model. RADIO ROUND-UP - In this final résumé of radio systems David Ashby examines the choice that's available to those who demand the best and are quite prepared to pay for the privilege. BUCKER JUNGMANN - Oozing ‘30s charm yet possessing all the purposeful, workmanlike qualities of an aeroplane with an agenda, the Bu 131 is an understandably popular subject among modellers. Alex Whittaker catches up with a corker and much more!

PLAN FEATURES - WEEKEND WREN - Inspired by the evergreen Zaunkonig, Ton van Munsteren brings the classic mini-bipe kicking and screaming into the 21st Century with a handful of design changes and an electric conversion. SUZY QUE - Where pedigree in a retro aerobat is concerned, they don't get much better than a Ken Binks plan. Shaun Garrity introduces a classic ‘60s slope soarer that, even today, gives a very good account of itself and DAS UGLY GLIDER - Shaun Garrity scribbles a brief introduction to help you on your way with Jack Headley's Blohm & Voss BV40 attack glider. REVIEW - RADIOLINK T8FB - On the face of it RadioLink's T8FB budget transmitter looks entirely unremarkable. Dig a little deeper and what you actually find is a very neat box of tricks. Graham Ashby zooms in. RADIO ROUND-UP - Mid-range radios occupy the heartland for most model flyers and, as such, this is where most of us spend our money, but were you aware of the huge choice? REVIEW - RC-D100 V2 - Chargers! Who needs ‘em? ...Well, actually, we all do, so if your current unit is showing its age it might be time to chop it in for a younger model. Fortunately, Frank Skilbeck has just the thing. 10 TYPICAL MISTAKES...That all newbies make. David Ashby investigates. REVIEW - PEPPER - It's fair to say that Aero-Naut kits, with their superb instruction manuals, wonderful wood selection and beautifully produced parts, are up there with the best of them. Expect a glowing review of the company's new warmline

Free plan features - STARSTREAM 2 - Originally designed in the late 1960s, Ray Malmström's unorthodox free-flight ducted fan design has been given a modern R/C makeover. Shaun Garrity talks us through the build and PIPER PAWNEE - From the designer of November's Snap Dragon and the massively popular Panther autogyro comes Piper's classic workaday crop sprayer and general-purpose aerial tractor. Rich Harris is on a roll! Review - F8F BEARCAT - Graham Ashby adopts another cat and discovers an airframe and LiPo match that's made in heaven. 10 TOP TIPS - For getting out and flying in the cold, damp winter weather. WIZARD OF OZ - Let it be known that a wrecked intake manifold doesn't necessarily mean ‘curtains’ for your favourite engine. Brian Winch picks up the pieces and gets gluing. Review - PA-18 SUPER CUB - Multi-purpose bush-style sportsters have been hugely popular over the last few of years, David Ashby gets all ‘Bear Grills’ with the latest from FMS. 

Free plan features - LITTLE MISS HONKY TONK - A quick-build aerobatic sportster that's guaranteed to satisfy the needs of both seasoned pilot and the beginner moving on to their first aerobatic hack. Peter Miller's been busy again! AND VERTIGO 2 - Back in the day this was the shape of radio control model flying at the cutting edge of competition aerobatics. Frank van den Bergh's Vertigo 2 was fast, exciting and expensive. Today the classic 55” span low-winger can be built for beans. Shawn Garrity gets us fired up. Review - 84 MPX CHALLENGER - Having announced that a new Multiplex Shockie was up for grabs, David Ashby could hardly be contained in his bid to reach the front of the queue. MIGHTY MARTLET - A Grumman Wildcat in all but name, Alex Whittaker has the low-down on an aeroplane that's rarely modelled. Review -KEIL KRAFT GIPSY - On the basis that nostalgia sells Ripmax has recently introduced a handful of classic free-flight rubber designs. However, on the basis that you no longer wish to run around a wet field chasing said model, Arnaldo Correia has introduced a few modifications. Plus much more! 

FREE PLAN FEATURES - PUSHOVER - Back with another golden age classic, Shaun Garrity describes a well- behaved pusher that's suitable for all manner of propulsion systems. FIRESTREAK - Mike White's adaptable, quick-build aerobatic warmliner is a model for all conditions and all occasions. REVIEW - INDUCTRIX BL FPV - The little quad’ that kick-started a craze has gone brushless. David Ashby whoops it up! KNOW YOUR RADIO - Ever wondered how some folk make knife-edge flight look so flippin’ easy? Well, delve a little deeper into the programming of their Tx and you may just find a little mixing going on. Andy Ellison spills the beans. REVIEW - LIL FOKKER - If you fancy a character-scale shockie with a performance that belies its ‘knights of the sky’ persona, you've come to the right place. THE ED'S DIARY - An occasional glimpse into RCM&E's dog-eared logbook and a hint of what goes on at the editorial coalface. REVIEW - PIPER J3 CUB - On the face of it there's nothing terribly exciting about the release of a new EPO Piper Cub. However, as Graham Ashby points out, this isn't any old EPO Piper Cub

FREE PLAN FEATURE - GÖ1 WOLF - A very short full-size production run does nothing to reduce the appeal of this classic ‘30s soarer. Chris Williams cuts balsa to 1/7-scale and invites you to join him. REVIEW - LILIENTHAL 40 - Looking for a low cost, low commitment, easy build, easy fly model that reinforces the simple pleasures of the hobby? David Ashby has just the thing. KNOW YOUR RADIO - If setting throttle curves seems just a little poncey and pretentious for you, then you're just the person who should be reading Andy Ellison's explanation. REVIEW – RUCKUS - As Mike Freeman discovers, Max Thrust's brand new foamy is far more than just a humble follow-on trainer. SNAP HAPPY - It's true, anyone can take a photograph of a model aeroplane but there's a world difference between a snapshot and a carefully composed image. REVIEW – KINGFISHER - Rugged, multi-role models are certainly ‘on trend’ at the moment and with a boxful of all-season accessories to keep you airborne FMS is hoping to steal the march. THE GREAT INDOORS - The change in temperature will not have escaped your notice, but have you properly considered the possibility of taking the hobby indoors? John Stennard returns to round off his look at some introductory lightweights.

FREE PLAN FEATURE - MOONGLOW VI - Embracing the joys of a 15cc petrol engine, Shaun Garrity turns back the F3A clock with a superb retro aerobat & SNAP DRAGON - Ease yourself into the workshop this winter with Richard Harris’ diminutive 3-channel sportster. REVIEW - GRAUPNER MZ-32 - Lee Smalley enjoys more features and functions than he’s able to shake a pointy stick at. 10 THINGS… All good clubs should do. REVIEW - THRUST METER - There’s no substitute for real-time testing when defining electric power systems – Lee Schofield takes the guesstimation out of those all-important thrust figures. CURRENT AFFAIRS - A multitasking Dave Burton breathes new life into an unbalanced LiPo, introduces some electric flight theory, then returns to project Sea Fury. REVIEW - FLIGHTLINE B-24 - Four engine foamies amount to a significant investment of cash, time and commitment but with a lib’ in the line-up Graham Ashby had no choice but to dive in. JUST-F-FUN - Having drawn breath after a hectic weekend at the BMFA Nats, David Ashby acquires a retro winter refurb’ project.


Free plan feature - Cone of confusion - To accompany the plans for his evergreen Panther, Rich’ Harris joins Cali Munro to explain the appeal of the autogyro. Dogfight duo - Tony Nijhuis recreates a pair of Korean war classics with this 26in, EDF-powered Mig-15 and F86 Sabre.  “If you ask me...” - In the virtual clubhouse of RCM&E’s reader surveys, Graham and David Ashby eavesdrop on the conversations about our hobby. First-person view - John Lancaster tells a behind-the-scenes story from C4’s recent RC re-enactment of the Battle of Britain. Missing ingredient - Brian Winch searches for modelling’s missing material - stainless steel tube. Simple pleasures - David Ashby reviews Cambrian Model’s soarer, an ‘80s design that has passed the test of time. Warbird rescue - Ian Nash restores a Hangar 9 MkIX Spit re before adding wear-and-tear weathering ef fects, and a touch of LED magic. Reap what you sow - Rebuilding Britain: the summer of ’18 brought drought for Team GB at the scale world championships. What now for UK F4 scale? And much more!

Free Plan Features – The Ohmen - Bring a vintage vibe to your flying with Peter Miller's classically- styled electric aerobat. Coquette - Just shy of 70 years ago, a young Vic Smeed introduced his pugnacious little cabin biplane to the world and it went down a storm. Shaun Garrity gives it second wind. Review – Coyote - A perfect introduction to traditional building and a cracking performer, SLEC's refreshed bung-in-the-boot favourite is a back-to-basics delight. David Ashby dives in. Almost exclusively scale - Alex Whittaker savours the sights and sounds of a weekend at aeromodelling's cultic centre of excellence. Knock out! - With amendments to the Air Navigation Order in place and exemptions duly secured, it's seconds out, Round 2 as we move to consultation on ‘Drones in the UK’. Dave Burton offers some clarity. Review – Istone-A2 - From absolute beginner through intermediate pilot to seasoned aerobatic jockey, this 6-axis gyro stabiliser has something to offer all – Tim Kearsley plugs in. Marvellous Mynd - As Simon Cocker reports, variable conditions took nothing away from the Long Mynd Scale Masters. Review – Fokker DR.I - Mark Wilkins takes on the VK Model Aircraft 1/6-scale version of, arguably, the most iconic German fighter ever produced

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