R/C Model World April 2012

Contents:

REGULARS

PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING
Introducing this latest issue

TAKE OFF
News and letters

BEST IN SCALE
General scale building topics and event reports from our regular scale columnist Phil Kent

LIGHT FLIGHT
John Stennard introduces the latest indoor and parkfl y R/C models

SOARER’S SLOT
General electric gliding topics with Mike Proctor

THE SPORT CHANNEL
Our regular look at the sport and vintage model flying scene with ‘Gray’

ROTARY WINGS
Richard Morris visits Nuremberg and brings back the latest heli news




SERVICES

SHOP WINDOW
What’s NEW in the shops for YOU!

DIARY DATES
Where to go and what to see!

WEB DIRECTORY
Shop online for your modelling needs

CLASSIFIED ADVERTS
Our regular FREE ‘For Sale’ section

SHOPPERS DIRECTORY
Where to find your modelling needs

COMING NEXT ISSUE
What to see in the May 2012 issue of RCMW




PRODUCT REVIEWS

CAP 232-46S
Tony King tests this sports-scale aerobat from World Models

P-51B MUSTANG
Chris Dickens tests this classic fi ghter from E-flite

OPTIC 5
Mark Danek explores this entry-level transmitter from Hitec

FREE PLAN
DH.87B HORNET MOTH
Ian Easton’s 38" span scale classic for 4-function R/C and 150 W brushless motors

FEATURE PLAN
HANSABRANDENBURG D.1
David Hurrell’s 55½" span WWI fighter for 4-function R/C and 700~800 Watt brushless motors




FEATURES

SERVO SELECTION: MULTIPLEX
We help you chose the right servo for the job

FLITE METAL MUSTANG
Sean McHale describes his metal- look model fi nish

AVRO 621 TUTOR
Construction of Dennis Bryant plan: Part 4, scale detailing

SOFT SOLDERING
‘Hot’ tips for the DIY enthusiast



FLIGHTLINES

NUREMBERG TOY FAIR 2012
We report from the world’s largest toy trade fair