• Take Off: Ed Start with peter Dawson promises more newcomers articles & more on the illegal use of 35MHz band. • Shop Window: New modelling products from Sanyo, Jetline, Ripmax, Go Gliding, Rawle Aviation, Mainlink Systems, JR Models, Irvine & J Perkins. • Powerhouse: Steve Dorling checks out the new Power Force 46 engine that could set the new standard for the .46 size set. • Best In Scale: Philip S Kent describes how the wheels on large scale WW I fighters can be easily made very realistic. • Aerodynamic Forum: Understanding why an aircraft stalls is the best way to avoid doing it explains Alasdair Sutherland. • Review: Maher's Pacer. A traditional CNC cut kit that is a builders dream featuring very high standards or quality. • Charged Flying: Stephen Mettam explains the tricks & tips of perfect soldering of connectors to cables. • Net Trawl: Another delve into the World Wide Web with David Thomas on his monthly look at some of the more informative internet web sites. • The Knowledge: ARF Power Points with Tony Van Geffen gives some useful beginners tips for buying an ARF I/C model. • Review: Peter Dawson tries out the new HF Models Jantar from the Czech Republic. A 2.4M scale glider with true ARTF ease & value. • Big Stuff: Clive Hall sets out back at the beginning of the Big Stuff project with part 1 of the full building instructions. • Light Flight: Micro digital equipment, Lithium-Polymar batteries, indoor R/C & modifying lightweight ARTFs with John Stennard. • Pole To Pole: Alan Brown on the Pylon start line with more on constructing a wing for his racer & a look at what the new season holds. • Feature: Motor Control shows a simple DIY electrical construction project for enthusiasts designed by Roger Todd. • FREE PLAN 1: Fokker Eindecker III designed by Peter Rake. 30" span semi-scale model for geared 150 motor & 3 channel lightweight r/x. • FREE PLAN 2: Supermarine Spiteful by Pete Nicholson. 52" span scale model of the Spitfire's successor for .40 2 stroke & 5 channel r/x. • Plan Feature: Aero MB 200 designed by Norman Holme. 61" span semi-scale French bomber for twin .12 - .15 engines & 4 channel r/x. • Jets: Dick Spreadbury looks at masking tape, gas safety points to consider & the Jet World Masters English team announced. • The Sport Channel: Gray issues wise words on CO2, gripping ideas, nostalgia & some news from the new proprietors of Cambrian Models. • Review: Hype 3D-E from Weston UK. Josh Spiers gets to grips with the Flyware brushless electric conversion of the 60" span fun-fly. • Review: Dazzler 40 from great planes. Traditional balsa kit make this 48" fun fly model a dream to build. 48" span for .32 - .40 2 stroke & 4 - 6 channel r/x. • Visit: RCMW drops in on Jim Perkins of JP Distribution to see what has gone into the 30 years of success he has enjoyed in the industry. • Flight Lines: Diary dates for events to late July, reports from Swanley indoor 2003 event, The 2002 RAF HAlton International Model Show & the Lleyn 'bring & Fly' in North Wales. • Classifieds: Training, Services, Holidays, Readers Free Adverts, Advertisers Index, Plans Service & International Shoppers Directory.

• Contact: More mayhem on the 35MHz hi-jacking by angling boats & micro cars, European Scale Championships announced & 75 years of the Shuttleworth collection. • Diary Dates: Where There's Scale lists forthcoming Scale model events for indoor, electric, gliders, large models, club meetings, auctions & swap meets. • Report: A Pictorial review of just some of the new Scale modelling items shown at the Nuremberg 2003 show. • Office Hours: Part 3 of the tricky task of preparing a fully detailed scale model cockpit with useful advice on canopies. • Report: Gary Sutherland provides an in depth look at the Australian Scale Championships 2002/2003 • The Quiet Zone: Electric Scale Specialist Peter Rake looks at flying longer for cheaper, and upcoming plan feature & a brace of early warbirds. • Techno Scale: Mike Evatt surfs once more into the world wide web for more interesting scale modelling websites. • Plan Feature: Kawasaki Ki 100. An interesting Japanese WW2 fighter reproduced to 1/8th scale by Brian Brassey. 60" span & designed for .52 - .60 4 stroke engine & 5 channel r/x. • Type History: Kawasaki Ki 100 Hien (Swallow) nicknamed Tony by the allies was the mating of the Ki 61 airframe to a new Mitsubishi Ha-112 14 cylinder radial based on the Focke Wulf 190 design. • In Detail: Kawasaki Ki 100 up close. Pictures of surviving museum examples & Flying Colours spread for detailing schemes. • Feature: Ted Allison describes the creation of his magnificent 33% scale AT-6 Texan. Part 1 initial planning, power & weight considerations. • Methods: Simple Lofting. Steve Griffiths offers a proven method for creating accurate fuselage former shapes. • Masterclass: Part 5 of Eric Coates original Aeromodeller article series continues with Rigging & Wing Alignment. • Feature: Flying Fokker's first. Gary Sutherland offers a 1/8th scale, 54" span freeflight version of Anthony Fokker's 1913 Spider. • Scale Soaring: Chris Williams encounters Sod's Law first hand, ponders the reliability of 3 view drawings & describes a very good read. • Classifieds: Plans Service, Dealer Directory & Readers Free Adverts.

• Lift Off: Cockpit editorial with Ken Sheppard, more on the 35MHz menace from r/c cars/boats, show announcements & the ever present Mystery Aircraft. • Review: Wild Card from Irvine. 52" span ARTF low wing Fun-Fly for .40 - .53 engine & 4 or 5 channel r/x. • Workshop: Micro Scout by Matthew Keenon. 14.6" span foam indoor bipe for micro motor & r/c gear. • Rally Retro: Lake Windermere Splash-In. An historic event & the first at this unique event. • Motor Mouth: Force 46. David Boddington tests the newest power packed engine from Force Models Ltd in Taiwan • F/F Contest: The Ripmax Coupe d'hiver (winter cup) reported in detail by Phil Ball with full competition results. • Watts New: The Black Art has Graham Iredale delving into Lithium Ion cells & how to wire mutli motor power systems. • Motor Mouth: Clean Up Your Act part 2 has G. S. John Davis getting down to cleaning & restoring the internals of old model engines. • Review: Mitsubishi Zero. 20.5" FreeFlight scale ARTF with motor, battery & charger supplied & fitted straight out of the box.. • FREE PLAN: Micro Bird Dog. 20" span ultra light profile Cessna for micro geared motor, Lithium Ion cells & micro magnetic actuator radio control. • Workshop: Electrickery shows how to make simple realistic landing & navigation lights with a single servo board & a pocket full of loose change. • Aerodynamics: Flying beyond Burnelli as Richard A Guntrip experiments with the unusual concept of lifting body fuselages on model planes. • Review: DeHavilland Comet racer from GCM Design. 42" span scale ARTF for twin 400 motors, 1300CP - 1700CP 8 cell packs & 3/4 channel mini r/x, • Review: Big Stick from GWS. 46.3" span ARTF Slow-Fly for indoor or light outdoor use. Available with EPS 100, 300 or 400C motor options, requires 6 cells & 3 cannel micro r/x. • Review: F6F Hellcat from Flair Part 1. 70" span semi-scale ARTF warbird for .90 - 1.20 engine & 4 to 6 channel r/x with optional flap & retracting undercarriage. • Readers Ads: Bag a bargain or sell some unwanted models with the Model Flyer free readers adverts. • Hotline: Forthcoming events in the aeromodelling calendar with contests, meetings, shows & events listed to September. • Trading Post: New modelling kits, tools & accessories from Ripmax PLC, Rylandes Design, Irvine & J. Perkins Distribution. • FREE PLAN: F-84F Thunderstreak designed by David Deadman. 8" span profile free flight jet for Rapier L1 rocket power. • Review: The latest books of interest to aero modellers include the He 111 & Ju 52 In Action series from Squadron/Signal books, Havocs in Russia, Fairey Swordfish & Albacore as well as the latest edition of the AVA Echo ~ the voice of Vintage Aeromodelling. • Letters: Readers get a chance to air their views & opinions with some scathing words on the poor distribution of charity funds to the BMFA & aeromodelling in general. • Control Line Basics: Part 4 of David Deadmans Second Time Around - and Around series. • Classifieds: Courses, Services, Training, Buyers Guides, Web Directory & Plans Service. • Touchdown: David Boddington rounds off for another month with a call for more variety at the model shows to keep the interest of the non modelling public.

• Switch On: Editorial from Graham Ashby & the latest radio control news & views. • Counterpoint: New modelling products from YT International, Ripmax, Robbe, Minicraft, Irvine, CZ, DPR Models & DD Video. • Model Magic: Dave Horton's Fokker DR1 is subject to the close up treatment. • Straight & Level: The latest designs & vintage manoeuvres as Peter Russell talks total aviation. • Wizard or Oz: Brian Winch looks at 'O' rings & the commonality between them from carb to carb. • All Write: Letters from the readership seeking solution, airing a view or just having a moan. • FREE PLAN: Zack Extreme. John Rutter updates an classic design for conversion to electric. 46" span aerobatic model for .40 2 stroke or geared 600 motor & 4 channel r/x. • Weekenders: Alex Whittaker tells some chilling tales & supplies hot ideas for a typical winters day flying session. • Review: RCV 58 CD. Malcolm Pinnock takes his toolkit to the latest revolutionary low profile 4 stroke engine from RCV. • Starting Out: David Ashby takes us on a step by step guide to guaranteed success in the pursuit of piloting your very own model aeroplane. • From Up Here: Modelling minimalist is Chas Gardiners new aim with the 'chuck it in your suitcase' Obelix slope soarer. • Practical Classics: The Maricardo from Radio Modeller 1971. Alex Whittaker gets sentimental over a timeless favourite old sports plane. • Fly Electric: Get Away say Nigel Hawes with useful advice & a simple DIY catapult launching ramp for use with a bungee & a variety of models. • Review: Pico Baby from Multiplex. 36" span foam indoor/park flyer for geared 150 motor, 6 cells & 3 channel micro r/x. • R/C Fun USA: Twice as nice with Stu Richmond investigates Nickel-Metal Hydride technology as it gets better & better. • Flying Sparks: Dave Chinnery goes radio ga ga in the quest against glitching & the mystery of a wayward Cricket. • Review: Multiplex Cargo. Michael Parry gets into some foam aeromodelling & indulges in some day-glow parachuting fun. • Review: Hornet CP part 2. Taking the indoor flying revolution to it's limit is the collective Pitch version of the famous micro electric helicopter. • Review: Firebird XL ARTF from Ripmax. Simple design all inclusive 2 channel flying kit. Ideal beginners model or great fun for the accomplished flyer. • Scale Forum: Duncan Hutson submits the second installment of his detailed RCM&E plan build teach in series. • Classifieds: Advertisers index, services, tuition, readers free ads & shop guide. • Barnstormer: More from Earl Bertram in pursuit of the pleasures of hunting vagabond hel*cop*erists whilst fending off gl*der*sts seeking squatting right on the Barnstormer estate.

• Collectively Speaking: Editorial musings from Jon Tanner & the latest model helicopter world news. • Sales Pitch: The latest models & add on's from Motors & Rotors, JR/MacGregor Industries Ltd, Quick UK & Robbe Schlüter UK. • From The Ground Up: Richard Morris looks at the isolation of electronic components from vibration. • What's On: Diary Dates for the coming helicopter season with listings to June. • Feature: Fitting an optical sensor to the Futaba GV1 engine governor with Stephen Bell. • Review: Ikarus Piccolo Pro. Now including Collective Pitch, high performance motor & heading lock Piccoboard. • Readers Writes: Letters from the masses seeking answers in the quest for improved flying. • Scale by Scale: Sean Brown gets some of the latest scale modelling tips from Top Gun entrants. • Charged Rotors: Checking out the best cell packs for use in electric helicopters with Mark Juhrig. • Review: Graupner NH-90 Turbine helicopter. Dave Wilshere builds the ultimate scale helicopter package featuring JetCat PHT-3 turbine power. • Review: Robbe Schlüter Nova Cuatro. Feature packed 90 size model heli for FAI, 3-D, scale or industrial applications. • Report: The Wagga Wagga Heli Heatwave. Peter Rieksts attend Australia's largest ever helicopter fun fly. • Competitive Streak: An interview with a pilot preparing for the sportsman schedule & a look at the schedule itself. • USA Heli Scene: Using rechargeable Lithium-Polymer cells & the newest products from the United States. • Report: The Irish Robbe Schlüter Cup 2002. Dermot O'Flynn reports from the 10th anniversary get together. • Close Encounters: Russ Deakin looks at the effect of the 2002 3-D master competition & a insight on blade stall. • Turning & Burning: Confidence, checking batteries & perfect loops as Rob Creasey explains all. • Classifieds: Holidays, Shows, Training, International Shoppers Directory & Readers Free Adverts.

• Pre-Flight: More of the 35Mhz invasion, Aircraft at the Model Engineer Exhibition & the BMFA AGM. • What, When Where: Diary dates for the coming season including free flight, vintage, indoor, electric & more. • Report: Stuart Marsden gives his views on his visit to the R/C Hotel in Corfu for some sun, sand & plenty of flying. • R/C Aerobatics: Pattern Precision, Steve Dunning outlines the new 2003 competition schedules. • Plan Feature: Trisha designed by Adrian Britton. 60" span sport trainer for .15 2 stroke to .30 4 stroke & 3/4 channel r/x. • Scale Soaring. Silent Wings with Chris Williams as he avoids a low voltage disaster & reviews a book for scale enthusiasts. • Review: Multiplex Skycat. 43" span ARTF sports aerobatic for .25 2 stroke or electric power & 4 channel mini r/x • Aero Modeller: In Scale Circles has Bernard Seale reporting on current control line models & possible projects for the future. • Scaled Down: Jim Woodside recreates the 1953 Vic Smeed Free Flight classic Pushy Cat to 75% scale to create the Pushy Kitten. • Technique: Count those turns without losing count. Len Johnston shows an easy to use electronic counter from Maplin Electronics. • Stunt Scene: Control Line Aerobatic contest happenings around the world with the recently wounded but recovered David Kenny. • C/L Technique: Tight Lines with Mike Broadbent as he has a Pizza disaster in the kitchen & cracks on with his Class B racer. • Free Flight File: Telling Tails has Trevor Grey checking out tail sizes, various wing sections & the latest contest results. • Pent Up Power: Rubber Motors has Martyn Pressnell on a proper wind up as he checks out rubber behaviour, motor length & maximum turns tables. • Interscene: International Free Flight Contest with Mike Evatt reporting on the European free flight competitions in the last half of 2002. • Slope Soaring. Final Approach with John A. Elliott as he is set upon by hounds, witnesses an avoidable wing fold & offers advice on covering. • News: Inside the BMFA for the latest updates, reports & meetings from the Association, now into it's 80th year. • Vintage: For Old Times Sake had Don Howie globetrotting for the latest news from Middle Wallop in England & Muncie, Indiana in the USA. • Technique: Feeney's Flight Lines gets Gerald Feeney discussing 'stalled project syndrome' & is almost beaten by Top Flights Bonanza. • Technique: Mike Alexander resorts to his trusty Lego building blocks for designing an engine cowling for a new model. • Waterplanes: Splashing Around with Alasdair Sutherland checking out the latest aquatic airborne activity & practical advice on controls for water-planes. • Webwalk: Mike Evatt treads the digital highway to check on the latest aeromodelling websites on the ever growing Internet. • Classifieds: Plans Service, International Dealer Directory & Free Readers Adverts.

Comments left by others...

No Comments Added Yet

VIEW / ADD Your Comments This is where you can leave your comments about the article itself or about the subject of the article. For example maybe its a review and you would like to tell people about the experience you have with this particular model. Name: Email Address (optional): Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent = 5 Comments: