Pioneering flight by autonomous model glider
We loved this James may project, a scale glider was dropped from a helicopter at Ilfracombe, and navigated 22 miles across the sea, and landed safely on Lundy island.
War of the Worlds Train Layout
The winning layout from one of the legs of this year’s the “Great Model Railway Challenge” TV show. https://www.my5.tv/the-great-model-railway-chal…/…/episode-2 This layout included many unusual elements; burning trains, animated tripod alien craft, laser beams. Must be a lot of fun building a layout like this and would certainly sparking the imagination of a younger modeller. And with Read more…
Epic Hotwheels Renovation
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Spitfire MkIX Diary
During November 2006 the Royal Air Force Museum unveiled its latest acquisition, a unique bare metal replica of a Supermarine Spitfire Mk I, accurate in every visible detail down to the smallest rivet and fastener – and just six foot long! View website for more on the story of this amazing model
Model Train Exhibition Vandalism
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-48332649 Terrible, our thoughts are with the modellers affected. Its interesting to see that Rod Stewart is a keen model train layout builder.
New Sea Vixen 1:48 AirFix kit
This much anticipated kit is expected June 2019. Pre-order here About the Sea Vixen The twin engine, twin boom-tailed Sea Vixen is such an interesting asymmetric concept, and very futuristic looking even today. It is a two-seat combat aircraft capable of supersonic speeds. It was operated by the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm during the 1950s being retired Read more…
Drone law changes
Drone sightings at London airports have caused serious problems for security and a disruption for passengers. The laws have been updated to increase safety. Combined with this the airports are now employing military grade anti-drone protection. We don’t know exactly what this includes but there are a variety of systems that are designed to neutralise Read more…
Instructions to build your own retractable landing gear
Do you need custom landing gear for your RC plane, you might have a foam warbird that is lacking retracts. Perhaps you fancy a challenge or just want to save money versus off the shelf solutions… then read this We came across this great project from FlightTest.com which guides you through the process of building Read more…
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