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Before we can narrate the strange life of the SLOM, first we must introduce him properly. A single letter away from a SLOB, but diametrically opposite in both thoughts and deeds. The SLOM is simply an acronym for the Slope Obsessed Man, and here we'll attempt to describe the chronology of his strange days. At…

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Rich Harris' Atom Special was one of the the free plans with this year's RCM&E Special Issue and it's proving very popular indeed. RCM&E's Plans Service have produced a set of parts that include the wire undercarriage and the rotor head and we've one such set to give away to a lucky winner (along with…

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Both 1/3-scale and 1/4-scale are available free to download. Just pop across to our download page, scroll down the list (they're marked as **NEW**) and click to download. Darn it, we're good to you!

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Lindsay Todd's Lockheed Vega was the free plan with RCM&E's Aug and Sept 2014 issues. Spanning 57.5", it's a superb rendition of the classic golden era machine and to celebrate the new lser-cut/CNC parts pack we're giving one away!  Just click here to get along to the competition area and don't forget to check Lindsay's…

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With congratulations going to the latest winners, we've just added some new goodies to the competition page both for subscribers and non-subscribers! 4 x Prolux power panels 4 x Breeze L40 chargers Click for the competition area

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What invisible force powers our hopes and aspirations? I pondered this question whilst witnessing the achievement of an intrepid team of aeromodellers who, over the last six years, have created a stunning jet-powered example of the VC-10. This 11% scale aircraft has recently undergone initial flight trials and, from all accounts, has proven very successful.…

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A new fun poll has just started on the forum – Does your club allow lone flying? Vote now and have your say in the poll forum thread! Don't forget to let us know if you have any ideas for a poll too please. 

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The Spitfire. What more can be said about this legend that hasn't already been said a thousand times before? Regarded by many as the quintessential fighter aircraft of the Second World War, it's also widely recognised for its truly beautiful design, something that's not ordinarily associated with a weapon of war. Likewise, of course, its…

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Update 25/7/13 – winners announced! quick check here! Taken a model flying piccie you're proud of? Why not enter our new photographic competition where the winner will walk away with a 12-month subscription to RCM&E magazine! All being well, the best entries will appear in RCM&E too!    Up to the end of June we'll…

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Gemini is the first Elapor biplane from Multiplex and has been designed as an easy introduction to two wings. Since the model is called Gemini I can only assume that the link with the star sign (the twins) is the fact that it has two wings? Anyway, whatever it is that’s in the name there’s…

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