85-inch Extra 300EXP
With an 85 inch span, this XA model is certainly a looker. Usually powered by 50-60cc gasser, or an electric motor on 12S, this class of model is size-wise, about the limit of what can be transported without a trailer. Is one of these right for you?
106-inch Yak-55M
Ever wandered through a swap meet and suddenly, there it is, a model you've always wanted? Or, maybe a favored model is due for an update? We're going to discuss how refurbishing a model means not just new servos, but checking hinges and fuel tubing!
5th scale A6M5 Zero
Initially a carrier borne fighter, the A6M5 iteration of the Zero had a reduced wingspan to increase the roll rate. That, and the folding wing mechanism was gone to lighten the airframe. Details bringing this gorgeous TopRC Model to life include panel lines and rivets.
Quarter scale Cessna 195
Prewar, executive transport featured aircraft powered by radials. Think Waco's ZPF-6, Beechcraft's Staggerwing, and Spartan's Executive 7W. Post war, Cessna's 195 was playing catch up. Unfortunately for them, the game had changed.
On storing fuselages
Over the course of +50 years, an elaborate system for storing models has evolved where inactive ones are hung from ceilings, and active models are stored in the workshop. We'll delve into fuselage storage, plus show what can go wrong and how we made a repair.
Servo leads and extensions
Back when 4.8V servos output 48-120oz-in, building a model requiring servo extensions once involved buying what was offered in the hobby shop. These days, when 8.4V servos output ranges to 1155oz-in there's more to it. Heads up!
5th scale Stearman
Usually you buy a model airplane, then the servos and engine. In this story it developed backwards as first came the engine, then the model and servos. Regardless, if you're interested in a Ziroli 1/5th scale Stearman, keep reading!
Futaba HPS-A703 vs ProModeler DS930BLHV
In the eyes of many, it's hard to go wrong selecting Futaba servos - we get it. But just as it's hard to dance and carry a tune, does a focus on RF (radio frequency) vs. servos open the door to upstarts? Let's find out!
Hitec D645MW vs ProModeler DS180DLHV
Amongst dominant brands like Futaba, Hitec, and Spektrum, the 800lb gorilla is Hitec. Since their D645MW is the world’s best selling servo, then for basically the same reason it’s said; ‘To be king, you have to beat the king’, it’s become our target. Let's compare!