Kits
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E-flite Scimitar
RCM&E review published Jan 2102 Arriving towards the end of 2011, E-flite's Carbon-Z Scimitar certainly looked the part, the racy delta-wing pusher sharing the Carbon-Z Yak 54's modular construction rationale while adding a new dimension in the form of single-axis vectored thrust (VT) across yaw. The power system, an E-flite 32-size outrunner, 4S 30C 3200mAh…
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Luna
This review was first published in 2006. A Luna II has since been released. Andy compared the Luna with the RCRCM Typhoon 'head to head' in his Oct 2010 On The Edge column. No area of moulded slope kit production is as hotly contested as the 2m sport model market. Chinese manufacturers have cottoned on…
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Rapier 450
Originally Graham asked if I would be kind enough to fly this heli for a few photographs, I agreed and a few days later the heli turned up in its well packaged box. The box doubles for storage and transportation and has a small carry handle. The helicopter is pre-built and comes complete with a…
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Seagull’s Turbo Raven
Of all the models I've built flown and reviewed in the last year there's one that stands out by nature of the volume of enquiries I've since received – Seagull's Turbo Raven – there's something about the model that's provoked calls and emails from near and far, from Australia and South Africa in particular. I…
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FMS FW-190
Joining FMS’ 1.4m EPO warbird range, this Butcher Bird is bound to be popular. The model follows the popular ready-to-fly formula so the model has a factory fitted power system, electric retracts and metal gear servos to which you just need add your Rx and 4S Li-Po battery before flying. Take a three-blade prop, resin…
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New EF releases from Seagull
The new three electric flight models unveiled by Seagull at Nuremburg in February have just gone on sale in the UK. They're smaller versions of existing Seagull favourites so a Mini Sparrowhawk is joined by a Nemesis and an MXS-R. Sharing almost identical schemes to the larger models they span 35.4", 35.4" and 38.8" respectively…
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E-flite Mig 15
Due in the UK early June, this, E-flite's first RTF (ready-to-fly) ultra-micro EDF jet spans 16" (412mm), is Spektrum based and uses the AS3X auto stabilisation system. It's a four-channel, near-scale model with thrust from a 28mm ducted fan driven by a 11750Kv BL180 motor. A 2S 200mAh Li-Po battery provides the power – this…
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Riot
Clearly designed to go head to head with the WOT4, the foamy version in particular, Riot, an EPO foam aerobat, arrives in UK shops very soon. It was designed by Century UK's Mark Tilbury, spans 55" and is for a 3S 2200-2400mAh Li-Po battery. A battery and receiver are all you need as the RTF machine comes…
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Speed Air 40
This review was first published in August 2005, the kit is still widely available. The Speed Air 40 is one of a trio of ‘Air’ titled ARTF designs from the Black Horse Models stable. All three are aerobatic, differing mainly in the undercarriage arrangement. The Travel Air is a tail-dragger with the main undercart fixed…
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Habu 2
Parkzone's update to their popular Habu, the Habu 2, has just been announced. The EDF jet's re-design now means that optional E-flite 10-15 size electric retracts can be installed and flaps now also feature. It's a ready-to-fly machine, available in the PNP and BNF formats and the power system is unchanged so, like the first model, Habu…
