Model Airplane News is the brand that started it all back in 1929, and it remains the trusted resource for RC aircraft enthusiasts everywhere. Written for the full spectrum of RC airplane, helicopter, and multirotor fliers—from beginners to seasoned pros—Model Airplane News entertains and informs with on-the-flight line event coverage, impressive flight techniques, detailed flight reports, DIY workshop projects, and much more.
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PILOT PROJECTS • SHOWCASING WHAT YOU BUILD & FLY | EMAIL ENTRIES TO: MAN@AIRAGE.COM
HOBBY HACKS • HELPFUL READER HINTS
MAN APPROVED DU-BRO E/Z BENDER & E/Z THREADER
WARBIRD MAKEOVER • Expert tips to make your ARF extraordinary!
AIRBRUSHING EXHAUST STAINS
THE RIGHT STUFF 25 EASY SCALE ADD-ONS • What distinguishes a nice scale model from one that stands out from the crowd on the flightline? The difference is in the details: graphics, engine covers, ordnance, lights. Those little add-ons are the eye-candy that we all enjoy. In this article, we highlight a few of our favorite ways to breathe life into your scale model.
CREATE SCALE PARTS • Silicone molds & slush casting make it easy
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • Get a jump start on your holiday shopping with our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. The Model Airplane News editors have selected their favorite RC airplanes and accessories, from must-have tools to brand-new fliers. And as a friendly reminder: there’s nothing wrong with buying a holiday gift for yourself!
F-100D SUPER SABRE • Up close with Matt Balazs’s scaled-out jet
FLYBOYS NIEUPORT 17 • An easy-to-fly fighter of the Lafayette Escadrille
ROBAN MODELS EC-130 CANYON 800 • Check out this large-scale, Fenestron-equipped beauty!
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PAINT SCALE PILOT FIGURES • Bring your miniature aviator to life!
FLY THE STALL TURN • Expert advice to master this foundational aerobatic move
MINIATURE MARVEL • Exact-scale P-51D Mustang