Kits
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E-flite 25-size float kit
In reviewing E-Flite's DHC-2 Beaver I was also asked to review the optional float set. Specifically E-flite's 25-size float set for which the Beaver is designed to accept thanks to hard-points built in to the fuselage structure. Opening the box containing the floats, the first surprise is the sheer weight of them; they are…
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DHC-2 Beaver
It’s difficult to believe that the DHC-2 Beaver was built and produced just a couple of years after World War II and of the 1600-odd examples built, there are still several hundred still flying, from mostly-original classics to much-modified up-to-date aircraft. The type is steeped in history, having provided the US Army Air Corps…
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Sukhoi SU31
This review was first published in January 2004, the kit is still available. Once again I found myself looking for a replacement aerobat or fun-fly model… fortunately for me there’s not enough room here to divulge the circumstances as to why such a replacement was required. Let’s just say, the less said the better!…
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Multiplex Merlin
Some time ago Multiplex released a cute little chuck glider called Fox. At under a tenner it was a fab toy, and a cracking candidate for a two channel radio conversion, the result being a very neat little sloper as many old slope hacks found out. Anyway, I'm sure Multiplex felt they missed the…
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Formosa
Although this review was first published in 2004, the GWS Formosa is still available. Mention is made of the brushed power system and NiCD cells although readers are advised to adopt a modern brushless power system and Li-Po battery, check with other users via the form links below. If you’ve been reading my RCM&E…
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Lavochkin LA7
This review was first published in RCM&E July 2003. The kit is still available (see datafile). The lineage of the LA7, one of W.W.II’s most effective medium-altitude fighters, extends back through a series of aircraft built by LaGG, the experimental aircraft bureau established by Semyon Lavochkin, Vladimir Gorbunov and Mikhail Gudkow. From the outset, what…
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New Force RC from Horizon Hobby
Launched this week, Force RC is an interesting new indoor fun flying concept from Horizon Hobby. We'll let the press release explain……… New from the innovative team at Horizon in the U.S. FORCE is a combat system for the R/C category that gives both novice and experienced pilots the opportunity to have an out…
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Graupner Extra 300S
This review was first published in RCM&E January 2003 The model is still available from all good Graupner stockists. Review model supplied by Motors and Rotors from where it can also be ordered. One Monday morning a few weeks ago, while getting bored with decorating and wishing for the weekend to come around again,…
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The Foam-E WOT4
Good news, the long-awaited WOT4 Foam-E is now arriving at UK retailers. At 90% (47" span) it's slightly smaller than the standard WOT4 Mk.2 and supplied with motor, ESC and servos so just a receiver and battery are required – a 3S 2100-2500mAh Li-Po in this case. Moulded from EPO foam, the model features a…
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ST Model Blaze
Clearly inspired by Multiplex's slightly smaller Blizzard, the 61" span Blaze is a new RTF design from ST Model and distributed in the UK by Ripmax. It's moulded using a tightly packed, smooth skin EPO foam and supplied in one of four versions. The' receiver ready' variant (pictured) is likely to be the most popular…
