Perfect Scarf Joints 2014/06
After you have been this hobby for a while, you will find there are certain details of building and assembling models that may require extra attention to get “just right.” Although some may struggle with covering or installing a canopy cleanly, others might stumble while aligning the wing and tail surfaces to the fuselage.
Around the Patch 2014/05
Giving back: My son is approaching the end of his Cub Scout career and we recently enjoyed his last winter camping trip. Although camping may not be quite the right term, because we inflated our air mattress in the dining hall of a local summer camp then topped it with flannel sheets, feather pillows, and a down comforter. Technicalities aside, I was on the hook for another afternoon activity for the 20-plus Scouts and, of course, I wanted to do something with airplanes.
O.S. GF40 Gas Engine 2014/04
As most AMA members are aware, O.S. Engines is well known and respected for producing some of the finest model airplane engines ever made. The company’s detailing is exemplary and performance is first rate.
Hitec H4 Four-Port Multi-Charger 2014/04
Long known for affordable, high-quality servos and radio systems, Hitec has also added a complete line of chargers during the last several years. With offerings suitable for everyone from first-time modelers to lifelong enthusiasts, Hitec is sure to have a charger to suit your needs.
Around the Patch 2014/03
Despite the ready digital access to seemingly everything these days, let’s not forget the value of the printed page. There is simply no substitute for flipping through an old book or magazine—perhaps even one published roughly the same time your favorite airplane was new to the skies—as you look for inspiration for your next project.
