Kits
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Pilot Notes
The Acromaster was introduced in 2006 and is the only model in the 40 inch+ freestyle aerobatic class that isn’t conventionally built. Designed by well known aerobatic pilot Martin Muller and manufactured from Elapor foam it’s an all-out freestyle and 3D machine with an element of built-in crash resistance. Moreover, it’s easy to transport thanks…
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Pilot Notes
The FunJet was released by Multiplex in 2007 and instantly proved a hit with foam fans around the world. As you can see, the design is pure Multiplex, simple at a glance yet extremely clever and capable of producing a thoroughbred performance. A development of the hugely popular Micro-Jet, Twin-Jet and Pico-Jet it’s clear that…
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Pilot Notes
You don’t need me to tell you that as far as ARTF models are concerned, the variation in build and covering quality is still pretty wide. The old saying that you get what you pay for is, in most cases, true, although even some of the cheaper examples are now very much improved. Quite rightly…
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Pilot Notes
Not only has my taste in aircraft altered over the years, so too have my expectations from a Sunday morning flying session. Just lately I find the prospect of guiding a scale model around the circuit far more acceptable that ever before, and whilst I still thoroughly enjoy the challenge of brushing up my scruffy…
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E-flite Splendor
Splendor, E-flite's imposing 54" span aerobat, is another Carbon-Z machine that blends EPO foam with ply and, yep, carbon to produce a very strong, rigid structure. It's supplied in 'BNF Basic' form complete with a pre-fitted power system, 26g digital metal gear servos and a Spektrum AR635 (AS3X) auto-stabilisation receiver – just add your 6S…
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Hacker-Model Super Zoom XXL 4D
Well, as you can see, the new Super Zoom that's just gone into production is impressively large for an EPP foam, shockie-style aerobat – one of the largest we've seen. A high performance model for outdoor extreme aerobatic flying, it's from Hacker-Model in the Czech Republic and spans 1.5m (59"). If the pre-production…
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New 2013 releases from Multiplex
With the Nuremburg trade show now in full swing, Multiplex have released news of three new EPO foam models due this year. First up is Solius, a multi-purpose 2.16m span motor glider. It'll be available as a kit or RTF and features a removable stabiliser, a strong wing and what's called 'M-Space' technology that adds…
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Icon A5
It’s little surprise that Parkzone turned to the A5 as the subject matter for their first offering that can operate from water – for several reasons the Icon corporation’s A5 is quite an extraordinary aeroplane. For a start there’s the stylish appearance both inside and out, not forgetting that it’ll land on grass, it’ll land…
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Retrojet 75
The Retrojet 75 came about after Tony Nijhuis received requests to design a conventional high wing trainer specifically for a turbine engine. Tony was surprised by the number of modellers who were either owners of a turbine engine or were willing to buy one but were uneasy about putting their pride and joy in anything other than a familiar…
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Picoo Z
Anyone who spent some time propped against the Coolers Bar soaking up the indoor scene at the BMFA Nationals this year, will know all about the tiny Picoo Z indoor helicopter. Latest gizmo from Silverlit Toys (USA) Inc., the little two-channel choppers were practically swarming within the confines of the free-flight area. Clearly, the diminutive…
