Kits

Kevin Crozier flies the latest version of Century UK’s quick to assemble sport glider When I first started my second stint as Editor of this esteemed publication, I was a bit short of selfies to use on the Welcome page. So, I took the time, over a few flying sessions, to take mugshots of yours…

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Pierre Rondel assembles a new kid on the block from the rarified world of moulded gliders. Additional pictures by Joël Marin. The market for all-composite F3F gliders is going well. Just look at the longer delivery times and raising prices from some manufacturers. Moreover, F3F competitors are, in the majority, often very conservative and it…

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The Editor puts together Dynam’s fast assembly version of the British post war jet. There is really only one word (or two!) to describe this stylish Electric Ducted Fan (EDF) kit from Dynam and that is eye-catching. A jet powered Hawker Hunter would be a standout model in any colour scheme but this one really…

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A reminder of the fresh from box P-51B. Andy Sephton concludes his flight test report on the Razorback Mustang from VQ Models, the assembly of which was described in the July issue. The story continues; in the first part of this review the VQ Mustang had been successfully flown and photographed. It has a solid…

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Andy Sephton assembles a razorback Mustang from VQ Models growing warbird fleet. When our friendly Editor asked if I would review a scale model for RCM&E, I jumped at the chance. I’m currently promoting the Light Scale Class for Scale competition in the BMFA and such a project would sit very nicely within the promotion.…

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Alex Whittaker revisits a superb model which debuted at LMA Cosford 2015. The P-47 Thunderbolt needs no introduction to scale modellers. She is easily the most modelled scale subject on the UK warbird circuit and always has a good showing at club scale meetings. The growth in the availability of large modern composite scale kits…

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David Ashby fills his pandemic lockdown hours completing a modern update of a classic glider The Super-Sinbad was designed in the early 1940s by Henry Struck and kitted by Berkeley Models in the USA. Spanning 62″ and weighing less than 20 ounces all up it was a tow line glider equipped with a clever method…

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The Editor heads to the hills with Composite RC Gliders two metre slope soarer. Last month I covered the build of this sleek moulded glider and revealed its long heritage, it being an updated version of the RCRCM Typhoon. Since the original model first appeared around 2010 there is plenty of information regarding advanced set-ups…

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The Editor completes the build of RC Composite’s two metre slope soarer. In common with lots of moulded models the Edge is not supplied with any instructions. I guess the rationale is that if you’ve got to the stage in your model flying career where such a model appeals then you should have enough experience…

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