R/C Model World May 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

ROTARY WINGS
Useful tips for helicopter maintenance and repair with Richard Morris

IN THE LOOP
Keith Jackson keeps us informed about aerobatics issues

AERODYNAMIC FORUM
Regular airframe topics with Mark Danek

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

THE SPORT CHANNEL
Our regular look at the sport and vintage model fl ying scene 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 June 2012 issue of RCMW




PRODUCT REVIEWS

YAK 11 ‘CZECH MATE’
Tony King tests this 1.20-size Reno racer from Graupner

ICON A5
We test this versatile amphibian from ParkZone

UMX HYPER TAXI
John Stennard reveals this VTOL from E-flite

FUSION EMPEROR L712B PRO II
Mark Danek explores the features of this ‘top of the range’ charger/ discharger from Logic RC

FREE PLAN
TUBOOMER
Mike White’s 30" span delta pusher or EDF for 3-function R/C and 350~500 W brushless motors

FEATURE PLAN
BKB-1
Laddie Mikulasko’s 120" span tail-less scale sailplane




FEATURES

SERVO SELECTION: FUTABA HIGH-VOLTAGE
We help you choose the right servo for the job

BF 110C
David James describes his sound module installation

SPLIT PATTERNS
Mike Proctor describes his method of fibreglass mould making

DIY POWER BUS
Robin Fowler’s answer to receiver plug wear for the DIY enthusiast

AVRO 621 TUTOR
Peter Maw completes the build of Dennis Bryant’s biplane




FLIGHT LINES

CLASSIC JETS
Giles Fowler reports from this prestigious event