The February 2010 issue preview

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A couple of days late (our sincere apologies), the new 132-page February 2010 issue issue will be arriving with subscribers very soon and in the shops from approx 21st January.  

    REGULARS
    SWITCH ON
    R/C news from near and far
    COUNTERPOINT
    Check out the latest gear heading to a retailer near you 
    ALL WRITE
    Readers share their news, thoughts and opinions – we’ve some excellent letters this month
    GOING PLACES
    Diary dates for the winter season
    R/C MARKETPLACE
    Another selection of all-new FREE readers’ ad’s

    COLUMNS
    WIZARD OF OZ
    Questions and myths relating to spark conversions

    FLY ELECTRIC
    Nigel Hawes samples some interesting, low budget indoor models

    ON THE EDGE
    Andy Ellison meets an ace exponent of the moulded model repair 

    WEEKENDERS
    An aeromodelling love affair with a ‘Fairey-tale’ ending 


    FREE PRO-PLAN

    Bristol F2B 

    Cyril Carr is back to showcase his latest design, this delightful 36″ span Bristol Fighter for an inexpensive electric power system. STOP PRESS – Build Photos just added. 


    REVIEWS
    CAP 232 PT.2 
    Kevin Hayward rounds-up his review of Seagull’s affordable aerobat 

    SPITFIRE 
    Art-Tech’s latest foamy fighter 

    READY 3 
    Thunder Tiger’s reincarnation of the popular trainer 

    BREEZE
    The understated high-winger from Britflight 

    FUTABA FF8/8FG
    The new mid-range, 8-channel unit from Futaba

    P-47 THUNDERBOLT 
    E-Scale’s new, 41″ span warbird 
    FEATURES
    SLINGSBY T31M 
    Peter Miller models an unusual yet alluring motor glider 

    TEN THINGS…
    …every 3D and Freestyle pilot should know

    MODEL MAGIC 
    Featuring John Mason’s mighty electric P-38 Lightning 

    TANK TIPS 
    Plumbing and fuel tank installation explained 

    INDDOR MASTERS 
    All the frills and spills from the recent Indoor Masters at Leeds 

    SNAP CRACKLE AND ROLL 
    Shahid Banglawala presents our new freestyle column and interviews Martin Muller – father of the shockie  

    BUILDING FROM PLANS PT.1
    Peter Miller explains that it isn’t as difficult as you may think 
    HOW TO….
    ….programme a basic computer radio mix  
    SUBSCRIBE TO RCM&E…..
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    WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE? – It’s an issue you won’t want to miss so be sure to pop along to your newsagent or model shop and pick up your copy for just £3.95. Better still, why not save yourself some money over the long run, grab a free gift and get your copy before anyone else by subscribing? Don’t forget that by subscribing you’ll receive Subscriber Extras too! 

Readers in the USA should look out for this cover at news stands and bookshops 

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