RCM&E Special

 


RCM&E Special (October 2009)

Cover RCM&E Special 2009

FREE PLAN!
Here it is then in all its glory, the 66" span Lysander voted for by RCM&E readers. Bags of character and it flies very well - look out for the video soon

R/C TUTORIALS
The Next Step - Nigel Hawes looks at the practical considerations when you decide to electrify large models.
Soft Stuff - Dave Royds with a tutorial on foam modelling, everything you need to know from glues to tools, techniques and paints!
Hold That Tune - Brian Winch with advice on getting that your i.c. engines perfectly on song.  
Paint Your Wagon - Julian Beckett describes how he achieves his amazing paint finishes and outlines some simple step-by-step techniques for sucess.
Fan-tastic - Nigel Hawes has a complete review of the EDF genre, looking at all the popular fan sizes and discovers that er...size isn't everything!
The Fast Lane - ever wanted to get into Dynamic Soaring? What to fly? When and how to fly it?  Andy Ellison is your guide.
ESCs Demystified - In his latest 'Demystified' Tim Mackey (Timbo) sheds light on the humble ESC.
Airframe Essentials - Alex Whittaker brings his beginners guide to structural niceties of model design.

MODEL MAGIC
Albatros - We point the spotlight at Pat Cuss' utterly convincing bipe.

REVIEWS
Elan - Andy Ellison flies Boomerang's curvy twin-boom jet.
Elektro Trainer S - Graupner's new multi-purpose 'Swiss army knife' of a model! 
Spitfire - The sport-scale fighter from Phoenix Models. 
BAe Hawk - Nigel Hawes does EDF on a budget with a cute little fan jet. 
Carden Edition Yak - Steve Sales hits the big time with Hangar 9's whopper aerobat.

COMPETITION
Someone has to win a fantastic Phoenix ARTF Spitfire 60 and ASP 80 four-stroke package worth over £250!

AIRCRAFT DESCRIBED
Lysander
- Dave Roberts looks at the life and times of Westland's hedge hopper. Was it easy to fly? And why did it end up doing the dirty work?

The next issue of RCM&E is due for publication on 24th October 2009

RCM&E is published on the 4th Friday of every month by Magicalia Publishing Ltd.
The Editor is Graham Ashby.
Tel: 01689 899202
Web: www.modelflying.co.uk
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