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MachUp - Free Online Aircraft Design Program
Ever wanted to design an airplane? Ever wondered where the CG should be on your flying wing? MachUp can help!
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SM Glider: My First Designed Model
This is a lightweight glider designed to be quickly built and durable in crashes.
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A step by step guide for building balsa models
A step by step guide how to build a Guillows balsa model
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How to make a parachute from nylon
Need a parachute? Here's how to make one!
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Design Class: How to draw simple RC airplane plans
This week, Design Class focuses on drawing simple plans that you can build from. It's all about making that idea real!
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Design Class: How To Sketch Airplane Ideas
Being able to draw the ideas for aircraft designs that pop into your head is a valuable skill - Here are some tips!
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No Solder Connections
No Soldering? If you're looking for an alternative to soldering your connections this may be the right answer for you.
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Detailing Masterclass: Simple Addons
If you're looking to inject some extra character into your foam board airplane builds, here are three mini-tutorials.
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Building with Balsa Wood - Beginners Guide
Balsa wood is a great building material, but it can seem a little daunting for beginners. Here's how to get into it!
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How to make clear canopies for your RC Planes
Ever wondered how you could simply add a whole lot of scale detail to you RC Scratch build, here's how.
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2018 - Guide to QuadCopters (Pt 1)
This is the first part of three (3) articles introducing new pilots to the world of QuadCopters in 2018
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Designing Custom Graphics for RC Planes
If you want to add an extra personal touch to your RC planes, here's how to design some simple graphics.
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