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    They've got one in the USA so why hasn't aeromodelling got a physical home in the UK? Is it important? Would you like to see one and who would pay for it? Have your say and vote in our new poll – just check out the forum chat and poll using the link…

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    Graupner's redesigned MX range has now arrived in the form of the new MX-12, 16 and 20 radios – respectively 6, 8 and 12-channel units. The transmitter is quite a stylish beast with etched side panels and a blue back-lit screen lending a classy persona. Programming is via two touch sensitive dials and…

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  We've just added a new video.  Seagull Turbo Raven – the new model seen during a test flight, some smooth aero for the camera. The review is in the new July 2011 issue of RCM&E.   Click here to go straight to the video section.                    

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  If you've wondered what it takes to build a model then Danny Fenton's time-laspe Webbit build provides all the answers and in double-quick time. Danny set up a webcam linked to his forum build blog last weekend and has just edited the stills down to this instructive video.   So, make a cuppa, sit…

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Welcome to this little photo round-up from the Nuremburg 2011 trade expo. You'll find our main report in the April 2011 issue of RCM&E (on sale 11th March) and here we sign off with some more items that we didn't quite have room for in the magazine. Nuremburg is where the world model industry meets to…

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We often get asked about our photographic requirements so we thought we'd publish them here to assist those sending in, or thinking about sending in features.  In order to save time and ensure consistent photographic quality throughout RCM&E the following pointers are provided to assist in the preparation of a model aeroplane product test. Please…

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  Model names eh? Just what do you call that new ARTF product or design? Well unless you're particularly adept, it's not always as easy as it seems, especially if you're selling into a foreign market. The two Chinese examples recently spotted at Nuremburg are perfect examples – they're not rude of course yet they're…

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  Wing vortices maybe a pain for aircraft and model designers alike, but it has to be said that they are sometimes very beautiful to look at! Because of this many photographers and video specialists have recorded them. In the 70’s NASA did a number of full size experiments at Langley airfield aimed at understanding…

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  Just back having seen what the R/C industry is lining up for 2011, we're impressed by the number of new releases with some exciting models heading our way this year and from Seagull and Black Horse in particular. We'll be bringing a full report from the show in our April issue (on sale 11th…

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