Less than 2 Weeks to go! RCX Expo
I'm trying to help get the word out so here's the details. RCX—the most exciting RC show swings into action June 1 & 2! The RCX Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center is not your every day RC trade show. What sets it apart for the rest is all the in-your-face action whether you are like RC planes and helicopters or RC cars, trucks, tanks and boats, there’s plenty to see for everyone who wants to experience to latest the hobby has to offer. [image]http://cdn7.modelairplanenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/expo.jpg?db36a8[/image] For the Airborne RC enthusiasts there’s plenty to get excited about from the HORIZON TRY ME CAGE!–where you can get hands on and fly some of the hottest indoor airplanes and micro heli’s from Horizon Hobby’s impressive lineup of aircraft products, [image]http://cdn4.modelairplanenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cage.jpg?db36a8[/image] to the INDOOR FLIGHT ZONE—Where you can watch the hottest 3D pilots make their planes do the impossible. If it has got wings or rotors, you’ll find it at RCX. [image]http://cdn9.modelairplanenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/flight-area.jpg?db36a8[/image] HORIZON HOBBY PHOENIX FLIGHT SIMULATOR—If you’re not an RC pilot, then you can try one of the RC flight sims and get a feel of what it’s like to be at a virtual flying field [image]http://cdn8.modelairplanenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/flightsim.jpg?db36a8[/image] But for the best in RC Scale model airplanes, check out the annual BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS STATIC AIRPLANE CONTEST. Each year, some of the most amazing RC scale planes show up to be judged for top honors. And if that isn’t enough, there lots of non RC things to see as well, This year there also a full size HELICOPTER SIMULATOR as well as IC AND ELECTRIC CONTROL LINE FLYING and a real CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD SHADOW UAV DRONE. So get ready for all the fun! If you have never attended the RCX Expo, pencil it in on your RC Bucket List. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player WHERE? LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER, 300 EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD, LONG BEACH, CA 90802 WHEN? SATURDAY AND SUNDAY JUNE 1 – 2, 2013 SHOW TIMES 10AM – 6PM SATURDAY 10AM – 4PM SUNDAY Get Tickets online: https://rcx.webconnex.com/longbeach_2013 Visit Friends at RCX and WIN! For more information go to friends.RCX.com
Posted on: 5/20/2013 12:26 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Maj. Woody's Top Flight Giant Corsair ARF
Nice job Maj. Woody. My Corsair build went just great also. watch for the November 2012 issue of MAN my review is in it. Also I have a video of my first flight on the MAN site if you care to look. I am using the DLE 55 engine also, and I have found that the Zoar 23x8 WW2 prop to be just about perfect match! Good luck with your Corsair. I too plan to remove the MOnokote and glass it in a couple seasons GY http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2012/08/05/exclusive-test-flight-top-flite-giant-scale-f4u-corsair-arf-wvideo/
Posted on: 8/18/2012 1:01 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.
I been speaking with Earl Aune for a while and he has his TW gear now as a drop in for the TF Corsair. I have one but will fly a little more before replacing the old Robart unit. it is lighter than the Robart unit so will require removing some nose weight! By the way, the Corsair flies great! Here's my first test flight: http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2012/08/05/exclusive-test-flight-top-flite-giant-scale-f4u-corsair-arf-wvideo/ GY
Posted on: 8/18/2012 12:49 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Top-Flite 1/5th F4U Corsair ARF Group Build and modification thread
Hey I know this little guy! :^) He's a great pilot and Lyle Vasser from Best Pilots did a good job making him! You guys can check out my Corsair build if you like on the MAN site. Here's the beginning of my 12-part Build-along. Plus I have some detailing and documentation posts for my "Marines" Red Devils squadron Corsair from the beginning of the Lorean war. Enjoy! http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2012/06/10/the-project-begins-top-flite-giant-scale-f4u-corsair-part-1/ Oh yea, I have a video too of the first flight on my blog page: http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2012/08/05/exclusive-test-flight-top-flite-giant-scale-f4u-corsair-arf-wvideo/
Posted on: 8/18/2012 12:31 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: NEW BUSA 1/3rd Scale Fokker Triplane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As soon as I finish my present Top Flite Corsair Build I will be starting a Triplane bulid. All the close up details and comments as I assemble the plane. Should be fun. Of course I will be doing the Build-Along series on the MAN website, like Dick's quarter scale Cub and my recent Florio Flyer 60. the site is at modelairplanenews.com
Posted on: 6/13/2012 12:52 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: NEW BUSA 1/3rd Scale Fokker Triplane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome pix. Thanks for sharing! I just received my 1/3 scale Triplane kit yesterday. I ordered it at the 2012 Toledo show! Can't wait to get started on the build! I plan to use a GT80 engine with a 26x6 prop Gerry
Posted on: 6/13/2012 8:18 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Top Gun-2012
Dave, that's damn good placement for a WW1 biplane up against WW2 fighters and jet planes! You did good boy! :^) [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IMG_0221.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 5/8/2012 2:27 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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Top Gun 2012 Stats
Hey all. The MAN team was at Top Gun most of the week and we had a great time chatting with all our scale buddies... We have lots of pix and the latest stats "Winners Lists" for the event. [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/top-gun-2012/img_0255.jpg[/image] check it out at my Blog page or at: http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/category/topics/event-coverage/top-gun-2012/ Cheers, GY
Posted on: 5/7/2012 5:38 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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Road to Top Gun article in MAN
Hi gang. I just wanted to let everyone know that I started the newest "Road to Top Gun" posting on the MAN site highlighting some of the great aircraft and pilots that will be at the 2012 scale competition in Lakeland, FL. MAN is the major media sponsor again for Top Gun and we hooked up with Frank Tiano to get the inside information. Also, we are going to publish a big 4 page sneak peek of some of these airplanes in the June 2012 issue of Model Airplane News. We have a lot more information coming for the Top Gun event and if you can, please surf over to the MAN site and click the Road to Top Gun link. We will be updating 2 or 3 times a week for as long as we have fresh information to post. the landing page is at: modelairplanenews.com/roadTG12 Wait til you see the amazing 1/5th scale A-6E Intruder by Mike Selby or the amazing Sopwith Camel by my good buddy Mike Gross Sr. stop on by. thanks Gerry Yarrish, Sr. Technical Editor, Model Airplane News / Electric Flight
Posted on: 2/17/2012 12:48 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Why Speed Is Never Cheap
After the announcement earlier this week from Traxxas, we have continued to learn that Speed Is Never Cheap. But Why? Stephen Bess Of Car Action tells us why....but we would like to know, how you guys feel about that. Shouldn't these cars be getting less expensive rather then more expensive? I understand all the technology behind the car, but did they only want to sell a few hundred of these rather then thousands? Check out Stephens's article, let us know. rccaraction.com/blog/2011/12/01/speed-is-never-cheap/
Posted on: 12/2/2011 1:23 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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R.C Jokes
I'm trying to compile a few good jokes for an article, but haven't heard any that were unique or really funny. Does anyone have any new R.C jokes?
Posted on: 11/29/2011 8:19 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Humor"
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Big News Wednesday
RC Car Action, announced yesterday that R.C fans should be expecting big news this Wednesday. I'm not entirely sure what it is, but I do know that Traxxas has the date 11/30/11 with a rotating question mark banner on their home page. Do you guys want to start guessing at what it may be? Hmm, I'm thinking Traxxas introduces a brand new line of cars.
Posted on: 11/29/2011 7:41 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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Can RTR Be Competitive
A lot of newer and younger RC Car fans have been asking questions like "can ready to race cars do well at the track against custom rc cars." I wasn't to sure how to respond, but we would like to know from those that actually race RTR cars. Check Out This Article On RC Car Action And Lets Us Know. Do you think RTR can be competitive at the race track against more expensive and custom built cars. http://www.rccaraction.com/blog/2011/11/16/can-an-rtr-be-competitive-at-the-track/
Posted on: 11/22/2011 8:56 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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The Radio Control Show
RC Car Action And Model Airplane News Bring You The Latest News, Stories, Videos And More From The RC World On THE RADIO CONTROL SHOW. A New Episode From The Show Is Released Every Friday Afternoons. You Can View Them On RCCarAction.com, YouTube And Also Right On Their Facebook Wall (http://facebook.com/theradiocontrolshow) This Is The Latest Episode Of The Show, And The Thanksgiving Special Will Be Up Later This Week.
Posted on: 11/22/2011 8:19 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Car Videos"
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A Different Type Of Jet
I'm sure a lot of you guys have seen the movie Rocketeer from the early 90s. But have you guys ever seen a man really fly via jet pack? Check out this video and interview with The JETMAN. I had to go watch the movie Rocketeer right after I watched this interview. http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2011/11/16/interview-with-jetman/
Posted on: 11/22/2011 7:57 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Tuskegee History On Hangar 9
The Tuskegee Airmen were honored at the half-time of the San Francisco 49ers-New York Giants Football game this past sunday. Hangar 9 has a great Mustang that they have developed. We at Model Airplane News got to meet up with Hangar 9 to talk a little more about these Tuskegee aircrafts. http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2011/11/08/tuskegee-history-on-a-hangar-9-rc-mustang/
Posted on: 11/17/2011 1:22 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Personalizing Your ARF Movable Pilot Head
Recently people were asking on ways they could customize pilot heads. There are a few different ways you can do this, but check out a simpler way. Model Airplane News recently posted a article on how to personalize/customize your pilot heads. Let's get creative people. http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2011/11/09/personalizing-your-arf-movable-pilot-head/
Posted on: 11/17/2011 12:56 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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1/3-scale Culver Dart
I went to the recent NEAT fair and ran into Paul Weigand who was flying his amazing 1/3-scale Culver Dart. [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_2018-300x225.jpg[/image] Check out the extra info and photos I added to a gallery in my NEAT Fair coverage page. Paul's beautiful scale giant is a 50cc has conversion to electric and it is amazing. Easily Top Gun quality! [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/MG_00401.jpg[/image] Here's the link: http://www.modelairplanenews.com/culverdart
Posted on: 9/21/2011 8:42 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: Rhinebeck Jamboree 2011
The 45th RC Jamboree was a lot of fun for sure. We went and set up camp and helped Whitney Philbrick and the rest of the Mid-Hudson RC Society guys with some prizes and over all it was a lot of good vintage RC fun. I really had a lot of fun with the mass electric launch/flight... Wish I had full charged my flight pack...I also shot a bunch of photos as well as some video of the super stearman aerobatic show and an interview with Richard Feroldi with his big Ansaldo. please check it out if you have chance. Here's the link: http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/category/topics/event-coverage/rhinebeck-jamboree-2011/ [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/rhinebeck-2011-flightline/img_1950.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 9/15/2011 8:33 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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Scale Pilot Figure Painting
Hey gang, we have another great How To article by "Best Pilots" dude Lyle Vasser. He shows how to do a fantastic job on painting pilot faces in the December 2011 issue of MAN for our Scale Special issue and as a bonus, we have his technique for painting the scale pilot helmets so they look like the real MacCoy! Please take a minute to check out the MAN website post here at: http://www.modelairplanenews.com/pilotpainting [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1-300x259.jpg[/image] Lyle really makes that leather, or cloth Navy helmet pop! Check it out and leave a comment. This will pave the way for more great scale related articles in MAN. GY
Posted on: 9/7/2011 6:54 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Cheating at RC Scale Events?
[quote]ORIGINAL: abufletcher The MAN article itself is actually quite well written and doesn't amount to rumor-mongering. In it, the author argues that the BOM rule should be updated to a ''51% rule'' to take into account changes in kit manufacturing. http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2011/08/31/rc-scale-cheaters/ [/quote] Thanks abufletcher. it is true this is a very sensitive issue and my intent in posting the link here was to offer up the 51% solution for discussion... I think we all agree that " ill will " does drive a lot of the infighting, and I know personally modelers who have been labled "cheaters" who did not deserve this insult. But nevertheless, have stopped competiting because of it. Love to hear others comments on the topic as spelled out in the original article. thanks GY
Posted on: 8/31/2011 10:34 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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Cheating at RC Scale Events?
Each year at about this time, we start hearing more gossip than you'd believe possible. Maybe it has to do with the nearing end of the flying season, though there are still many good weeks left for serious scale flyers. The latest topic involves modelers apparently cheating at scale RC events, such as the AMA Nationals, Top Gun and at the U.S. Scale Masters, specifically when it comes to the builder-of-the-model (BOM) rule. Really? Competitors cheating during scale competitions? I'd like to go on record and say I seriously doubt that any committed RC scale modeler would knowingly cheat in competition. Perhaps our definitions of cheating and interpretations of rules may have become confused. To see the whole story see here: http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2011/08/31/rc-scale-ch eaters/ GY
Posted on: 8/31/2011 8:00 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: New Trailer for
One of my favorite Mustang movies was/is Battle Hymn with Roch hudson. this new Red tails movie whether it's historically accurate or not, "I hear there are issues between LusaFilms and the surviving Tuskegee airmen, it should still be a great popcorn muncher of a movie. We are getting several guys together to go see it when it comes out. I had started another string for Red Tails, did not see this one... if you want to see my page I setup at the MAN site, it is here: http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2011/08/08/red-tails-new-lucas-movie/ with some videos and production photos from the movie i collected from the web cheers, GY
Posted on: 8/10/2011 1:25 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Red Tails WW2 Aviation Movie
Hey all. if you are a Mustang lover or a B-17 freak, or just love WW2 aviation, there is a new movie coming out called "Red Tails". It is a Lucas Film release due out January 20, 2012 which tells the story about the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II. I love this story in general and in particular I've built a couple red-tail mustangs in years past. I was interested in finding out more about this new movie and I have posted video clips and related pre-production photos I found online and have them here: http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2011/08/08/red-tails-new-lucas-movie/ Please check it out and comment if you would. Or just check it out and enjoy the photos and video clips. If there is enough interest we may develop an article in MAN thanks GY [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/red-tails/18561.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 8/8/2011 12:25 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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MAN onsite coverage of Jet World Masters, Dayton, ON
Executive Editor Debra Cleghorn and crew are covering the 9th annual Jet World Masters event at the Wright Patterson, AFB home of the the USAF National Museum. Check out her photos, and video interviews at www.modelairplanenews.com [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Capture7.jpg[/image] you can also see the photo gallery at www.modelairplanenews.com/jwm2011 check it out GY
Posted on: 8/4/2011 8:20 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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3D Aerobatic Aircraft Shootout!
Recently, Model Airplane News' newest (and youngest,) Blogger Tom Kitt posted a 3D Aircraft Shootout. This young and talented RC pilot is an active blogger and is really got something to offer. His latest blog has a comparison between the 48″ Precision Aerobatics Extra 260, 47″ 3D Hobby Shop Extra 300 SHP, and 48″ 3D Hobby Shop Velox VR-1. check it out at the link below. Help him out by adding your comments. thanks GY [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Capture45.jpg[/image] www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2011/07/29/3d-aircraft-shootout
Posted on: 8/2/2011 11:01 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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20th Annual Warbirds over Delaware Out-Takes
Hey we had a great time at the recent 2011 WOD event! Many thanks to all the Delaware RC Club members and Dave and Pete Malchione for another great event. Let's hope there's 20 more years coming! I also have a bunch of video and photos from the event posted on my blog page and at the MAN website. I just recently added some out-takes and setup "behind the Scenes" pix at this link. Check it out thanks GY http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2011/07/24/behind-the-scenes-at-the-warbirds-over-delaware-giant-scale-fly-in/ [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/BeccaMeCorsair.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 7/25/2011 10:45 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: Warbirds over Delaware
We had a great time also at the 20th annual WOD event! Many thanks to Pete and Dave for a great Warbird show! I took several photos and videos at the event and I have them posted on the MAN website at: www.modelairplanenews.com as well as at our forum if you want to check them out! Great weather, fantastic planes and amazing piloting skills! Wow! http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=2466974&posted=1#post2466974 [image]http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=104945&stc=1&d=1310992519[/image] Cheers, GY
Posted on: 7/18/2011 5:40 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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20th Annual Warbirds over Delaware
Hey we are all packed up and ready to get down to Lums Pond State Park in Newark, DE for the WOD event! Looks like it is going to be a crazy nice weekend with great weather. I will be bringing my hand me down Stearman PT-17 (Nick Ziroli Jr.'s) and we should put in some good flights. Will be there Thursday till late Saturday. Please be sure to stop by my tent and say hello! I will have some MAN hats and some Tee-shirts (but only a few) so stop by and see if you can talk me out of one! :^) [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSCN0168.jpg[/image] I will also be posting photos and videos on the MAN website www.modelairplanenews.com so please stop by and check them out. thanks GY
Posted on: 7/13/2011 10:45 AM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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MAN at Top Gun 2011
The Model Airplane News crew is here at the 2011 Top Gun scale event in Lakeland FL. The first time hosted at the new grass runway at Paradise Field, there's a lot of amazing Airplanes. Check it all out, video and photo gallery at www.modelairplanenews.com Check out our photo gallery at: http://tinyurl.com/3uhnsar [image]http://c204131.r31.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/IMG_1523.jpg[/image] THis Mustang is detailed inside and out! Can you see the DLE 55cc gas engine?
Posted on: 4/29/2011 1:58 PM by Author "Rocketeer10" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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