Catering for all aspects of R/C flying, Radio Control Models and Electronics first appeared in May 1960 and is the biggest and best selling monthly model flying magazine in the United Kingdom with a large overseas readership. RCM&E has brought benchmark levels of writing and photography to the hobby and each issue has extensive reviews, informative features and opinionated columns from a number of well-known contributors.
WELCOME • Editor: Kevin Crozier. Mortons Media Group, Media Centre, Morton Way, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6JR kcrozier@mortons.co.uk
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SWIFT 2100 • Although well known for their fine EDF jets, XFly-Model make some excellent prop planes too. Andrew James assembles their new electric glider which offers multiple power options
WATERMAN ARROWBILE • Tim Hooper conjures up another weirdie, in the shape of a real-life flying car!
FESTIVAL OF SCALE • Danny Fenton gives a talk or two at Buckminster then continues with his DHC Chipmunk build
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PLANNING FOR SUCCESS • Dave Goodenough shows how to flip a partial model plan for building and motors up his beginner’s glider
GHOST SQUADRON MOSQUITO • Stuart Mackay looks at a pair of giant scale Wooden Wonders flown on the large model circuit by The Ghost Squadron
ENV AERO ENGINE • Stephen Wessel looks at valve timing and cams for his home-built half scale motor
AVRO LANCASTER • Ace PSS design duo Gordon Studley and Martin Gay offer up their small 1:32nd scale model of the famous WW2 four engine heavy bomber
IWATA HP-TH2 • John Daniels casts his eye over a high-quality Japanese airbrush for medium to wide paint coverage
CLOUD WALKER • Peter Miller takes a break from his drawing board and builds a Value Planes old timer kit
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HOOKING UP • Chris Williams tries launching a one-sixth scale glider from a bungee. But first he reports from the latest White Sheet scale meeting
PILOTS’ PICTORIAL • Get your planes in print! Get in touch... kcrozier@mortons.co.uk
AEROBATIC BONANZA • Keith Jackson’s wide-ranging aerobatics column includes a report from the F3A World Cup, the BMFA South Midlands Aerobatic Day, several new models from CK Aero and an update on the Chilli Breeze EP project
AIRBORNE ANTICS • Dave Goodenough records the mayhem taking place at the Leek & Moorland Model Gliding Association’s Fun Fly gathering
GOING PLACES • Diary dates for the coming season
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