R/C Model World February 2011

Contents:

REGULARS

Pre-Flight Briefing
Introducing this latest issue

Take Off
News and letters

Best In Scale
Our regular scale columnist Phil Kent describes his Aeronca build

Light Flight
John Stennard tests some of the latest new indoor and small outdoor R/C models

Aerodynamic Forum
Regular airframe topics with Alasdair Sutherland

Plane Talking
More building discussions and tips from Clive Hall

Rotary Wings
Regular helicopter topics and updates from Richard Morris

Soarer’s Slot
We welcome Carl Trollope who talks slope aerobatic model news

The Sport Channel
Our regular look at sport and vintage model flying with ‘Gray’




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 fi nd your modelling needs

Coming Next Issue
What to see in the March 2011 issue of RCMW




PRODUCT REVIEWS

UMX Beast
We test this Ultra Micro aerobatic bipe from E-flite

Mini Spitfire Mk.IX ARF
Tony King tests this all-electric warbird from FMS

Greenfinch234
Part 1. We take an introductory look at this masterpiece of model kit-build engineering

Xtra 300 RTF
Nine Eagles' 18" indoor/parkfly all-foam electric aerobat is put to the test by Matt Boddington

FHX and MH-35
We take a closer look at these two ‘gameplay combat’ ultra-micro helis from Force RC

FREE PLAN
Concordia
A 32" span twin-electric pusherpowered sports ‘aerodyne’ designed by Mike White for 3-function R/C

FEATURE PLAN
Retro
An 80" span sports trainer designed by Sid King for small petrol engines and 4-function R/C




FEATURES

Snow and Skis
A picture gallery of your models in the snow

Competition
Your chance to win an FMS Mini Spitfire Mk.IX ARF

Metal Working
We show you how to make scale metal fittings for your model

Cessna 120: Pt.2
Peter Maw continues with the fuselage build of this ideal first scale model designed by Brian Taylor

Problem Solved
We take a look at battery supply safety




FLIGHT LINES

F3A Euro Champs
Team member Richard

Monster Planes USA 2010
Sean Curry reports from this ‘monster’ show