Kits

        Leaf and feather, two new catapult/chuck gliders from My Skies should make an ideal introduction to model flying, they both feature :- Wingspan: 300mm (12") Assembly and flying instructions included All wood Laser cut for accuracy Nose weight included    Very quick and easy to assemble using PVA or thick cyanoacrylate…

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This review was first published in 2001. The kit is still in production and available in the UK from Pegasus Models. www.pegasusmodels.co.uk (see Datafile). Peter fitted a brushed power system to his model but naturally, a modern brushless power system is suggested. A number of ARTF Rascals have become available since this review was published. …

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  The Airbus A380 is £299.99 from Century UK and all good Century stockists. Look out for the RCM&E review in due course.    

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  This review was first published in RCM&E Jan 2004 and the kit is still available (see 'up to date' comments below).  The Filip 400 Light was reviewed in the 2008 Special Issue and can be viewed in the digital archive.  I’ve always tried to use kit reviews as a way of building and flying…

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  ParkZone's output shows no signs of letting up with the release of this, a very pretty Stinson Reliant.   Available in August, the 49" span model follows the company's successful formula being moulded from EPO foam and pre-painted ready to fly with servos, motor and ESC. The pretty model has some nice scale touches…

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Seagull's new Christen Eagle has just arrived in the UK. The 54" span (1370mm) span model features the stunning colour scheme for which the full size is famous and should suit .75-.91 two stroke or .90-1.20 four-stroke engines while, as with all new releases from the company, an electric conversion kit is also included. It's built…

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Alex Whittaker’s own-design homage to traditional R/C aeromodelling, the Boddingtonesque ‘Bushwhacker’ has featured extensively in RCM&E in the recent past as an extended free pull-out plan feature. Now this 55”-span, three-channel (no ailerons) .15-.30-powered trainer/sports model has been kitted by Colin Buckle to join the long-established Ben Buckle range of traditionally-constructed R/C aircraft kits. Speaking…

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The F4 Phantom has long been a favourite. I can remember them roaring over Kent during their last years of service with the RAF in the 1980’s. The noise was amazing and the smell of kerosene distinct since they were on low level training sorties, the plane since then has always stuck in my mind.…

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  Art-Tech say their new Alpha Jet is capable of speeds up to 90mph thanks to a pre-fitted 64mm fan unit and brushless outrunner motor. The model is pretty much 'ready to run with fitted micro servos driving ailerons and elevator so requiring a receiver and 3S 2200mAh Li-Po battery. The compact 29" (728mm) span (35" long) model…

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16/6/10 See user update below  UK Sebart distributor and retailer Area51 Distribution has just taken delivery of the world's first production batch of the new SebArt Sebach 342 30E.   It's the first new 30-size design we've seen from the company for a little while and so a very welcome addition to this range.      Designed for…

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