Flying Scale Models - October 2002...
• Contact: Editorial update, The Forgotten Mustang, Remembering Doug McHard, R/C Scale Nationals results & Indoor scale diary dates.
• Feature: V for Victor. Gordon Nichols 17.4ft span, twin Jetcat 120 turbine powered Handley Page Victor.
• FREE PLAN: Chris Golds 1957 De Havilland Venom F.B Mk 4. 36" span bala/foam construction for 400 motor & 3 channel r/x.
• Recount: 1950s historical tales from Chris Golds & his brief association with the D.H. Venom fighter-bomber WR441.
• Reports: R/C Scale & Free Flight results from the BMFA Nationals at Barkston Heath August 24th - 26th 2002.
• Subjects for Scale: A few forgotten facts about the North American Mustang P-51 & A-36 Apache variant.
• In Detail: Up close & in focus on the full size A-36 Apache for getting that real look just right.
• Scale Drawings: Mustang - I, P-51with A-36 Apache details. Multiple views & cross section diagrams.
• Flying Colours: Schemes for the P-51A, F-6A & Mk-1A Mustangs of the USAAF & the RAF during WW II.
• Report: A detailed look at some of the models from around the world seen at the 2002 World Scale Championships in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada.
• The Quiet Zone: Peter Rake delves in to round up more readers projects & adds his personal views on high tech electric motors in low tech models.
• Report: Scale Down under as Gary Sunderland investigates the growing interest in scale radio control model flying in Australia.
• Review: Bristol Scout from AerodromeRC.com by Peter Rake. 34.5" span, electric powered short kit for geared 400 motor on 7 cell 500mAh NiCads & 3 channel micro r/x.
• Techno Scale: Mike Evatt surfs the world wide web for some interesting & useful internet based scale modelling web sites.
• Counterwise: What's new in the model shops from Ripmax, Hitec, VMAR, Scorpio, McGregor Industries & Beeline Model Products Ltd.
• Shelf Life: Books & videos for Scale modelling & aviation history enthusiasts. From a History of the Royal Flying Corps to the Falklands Fighting Machine.
• Marketplace: Readers adverts, Flying Scale Models classifieds & Dealer Directory.

 

Aviation Modeller Intenational - October 2002...

• Pre-Flight: Usual news from the world of aeromodelling, including details regarding the fantastic attempt to cross the Atlantic using a model aeroplane (TAM).
• Report: The 17th World R/C Scale Champs help in Cananda earlier this year.
• Plan Feature: Chris Golds 1120mm span Boing XP-27 for twin speed 400s and 8 cells.
Benchmarks: Charlie Jeffreys goes soaring in a storm with this exciting little tailless flying wing - The Swift from Mellor Aviation.
• R/C Aerobatics: Steve Dunning completes his Nationals Champion profile and reports a healthy contest scene for 2002.
• S
cale Soaring:
Chris Williams goes gliding at Romanway, reflects on advances in R/C equipment and puts a hi-tech airspeed sensor to the test.
• Control Line: Andy Whorton covers the action at the World Chsmpionships held at Sebnitz, Germany, July 14th - 21st.
• F
ree-Flight Scale:
Bill Dennis describes some of the models that have caught his eye and performed well so far this summer - despite the weather.
• Free Flight File: Slow - but not! Trevor Grey with Dave Clarkson's SLOP design and gears for E30.
• Free Flight Slope Soaring: F1E - Flying to Win. Steve Philpott looks at techniques for success with magnet steered soarers.
• Powercheck: Derek Pickard tests the latest Czech motor - a bargain-priced true stunt power unit - from revolutionary Carlisle!
Control-Line Technique: Proposal for a standard C/L proficiency test, and an excursion into Vintage 'B' Team Racing with Mike Broadbent.
• Control-Line Scale: Bernard Seale offers practical advice for converting R/C kit and plan subjects to Control Line operation.
• Benchmarks: Ripmax Scorpio Taurus 2. Stuart Picket tests a big 85" span fully aerobatic sportster for 0.60 - 1.05 cu.in size engines.
• Power Scale Soaring: Silent Power - Steve Griffiths gets into action at the early summer meetings and calls for feedback on an innovative new soaring concept - PSSLight.
• Technique: Groovy Glazing - Gerard Feeney discusses fitting cockpit glazing for 'clearly' superior results.
• Vintage: For Old Times' Sake - Don Howie describes more motors and model designs from the past, still in action today.

 

RC Model World - October 2002...
• Take Off: Editorial focuses on the lost trans Atlantic model, the growing Chunky cult & a winner for the 'Paint Your Alienator' contest.
• Shop Window: New kits & accessories from Ripmax, Graupner, JR, Scorpio, VMAR, Go-Gliding & DeLuxe Materials.
• Review: Park Hawk from Kinkade R/C. American designed r/c ornithopter for 3 channel micro electric r/x.
• Best In Scale: Phillip Kent reports from the 2002 World Scale Championships at Tillsonburg in Canada.
• Review: Gambler from Ripmax. 57" ARTF low wing aerobatic sports. For .40 size engines & 4 channel r/x.
• Charged Flying: Stephen Mettam checks out the 2002 F5B & F5D world championships in Switzerland.
• Net Trawl: David Thomas takes his monthly excursion into the world of cyber space for more modelling websites.
• Aeromodellers Anonymous: More shameful acts, this time in the model engine department. Nigel Hawes dishes the dirt for A.A.
• Pattern Patter: Phil Williams describes the constructions features of the new ZN Evolis F3A pattern ship.
• Feature: Part 2 of the USAAF Model Display Team introduces the members & their roles in the team.
• Light Flight: With the indoor season approaching, John Stennard looks at some new projects.
• Soarer's Slot. Mike Shellim speaks on the use of gyros in gliders & the improvement of Hydrides.
• Powerhouse: Looking after the little ones & adaptable petrol power with Steve Dorling.
• Aerodynamic Forum: Alasdair Sutherland discusses Dihedral, Dutch Rolling & lateral stability.
• Review: Aerofly Professional Simulator from Ikarus. Fly r/c models on your home computer.
• FREE PLAN: Peter Rake's In-Out Scout About 26" span biplane for geared 150 slow-fly electric.
• Feature: 'Nterprise plan. Unusual 23.5" span design by Keith Chambers of the Star Trek spaceship.
• Flat Filed Flying: Chris Munden takes a look at the MFA High Sierra 2.5M slope or bungee glider.
• The Sport Channel: Trying to avoid hte phenomenon of '2 left wing syndrome' by Gray.
• Pole To Pole: Alan Brown reports from the F3D Euro Cup at Quedlinburg & Cottesmore's meeting.
• How To: Dick Van Mourik gives a step by step guide to making glassfibre cowlings.
• Jets: In introduction to gas turbines & guarding against of the thieves. By Dick Spreadbury.
• Big Stuff: Clive Hall looks at hinges & the suitability of certain types for large models.
• Diary Dates: Forthcoming events, shows, club fly-ins, swap meets & more listed to late October.
• Flight Lines: Show reports from Wings & Wheels 2002 & Tegucigalpa in Honduras.
• Classifieds: Readers adverts, services, training, plans service & international shoppers directory.

 

RCM&E - October 2002...

• Switch on: The latest radio control news and views. BMFA dart being used to start youngsters in the hobby, plea for the return of stolen helicopters and sad new in the form of the death of Walter Good the father of modern R/C.
Counterpoint: Model products new to you features ARTF SE5a from Protech, new charger from Robbe, Hellcat from Scorpio and a new 6 channel german receiver are a few of the items featured.
• Review: RB-51 Reno Racer from Ripmax, 37.5" span model for speed 400.
Show Report: Keith Mitchell joins the LMA at the Cosford spectacular for a feast of large models.
• Event Report: Graham Ashby reports on a heli event that's quickly assuming world-class status. The 3D Masters 2002.
• I
nternet Investigator: This month John Clark looks at downloadable R/C model plans on the internet.

Plan Feature: Archie Clark offers insight into the Dennis Bryant plan of the Westland Doughty Lysander.
• Modellers Medley: Alex Whittaker once again goes in search of more modellers aircraft. Nice pics of Martin Johnsons 30% Cap showing the fantastic colour scheme you can get from Sigma Signs.
• E
ngine Test: This month Brian Winch takes a look at the far eastern four-stroke, the Magnum XL 61RFS.

• Pro-Plan Double: 60" Aerobatic Soarer from Steve Griffiths & Mike Briggs and also an Electric Powered 'Character' Glider from Cyril Carr.
• Scale Soaring: Alex Whittaker slopes off and joins the Clwyd soaring association for their 2002 scale bash.
• Question of sport: Should electric models be allowed to frequent our valued slope sites? Not on your nelly says Chas Gardiner...
• Fly Electric: Non-Contact convert Nigel Hawes gives more enthusiasm for brushless motors.
• Review: ME 108A Taifun from Graupner, 1.6m scale model for 60 - 65 two-strokes or 91 sized four-stroke and 4 - 6 channel radio.
• R/C Technique: Loris Goring looks at using a spoiler on a glider when getting it down is sometimes trickier than getting is up.
Event Report: Dave Chinnery reports on the British Electric Flight Association's main 2002 event held at Middle Wallop in early July.
• Letters: A collection of readers ramblings.
• Aerodynamics - Part 2: Don Farrer takes a look at how lift works.
• R/C Technique - Part 2: Pete Rondel returns with more fliddles and tweaks for the Ikarus mini chopper , in Piccolo Perfection.
• Review: David Ashby looks at the latest offering from VMAR in the form of a re-packaged old favourite. The Discovery, a 62.5" span for 40 sized motor and 4 channel radio.
• All this and more including the usual classified ads, book reviews and the infamous Bertie Barnstormer.