Richard Simpson with Part Three of his six part mini-series Some of Richard’s Engines set up for practical displayIntroduction I think above all else that it is the engine in a steam plant that really gives it a degree of fascination and attraction which an electric power plant can never hope to match. It is…
Phil Parker with a simple explanation of this skill It’s been said that a good paint job can make a mediocre model into a superb one. It’s also true that poor painting can ruin even the greatest example of the modelmakers art. Because we all know this to be true, the finishing stages are approached…
Possible Recall on Spektrum DX6i Tx. Horizon Hobby UK have reported a possible problem with stick potentiometers on certain Tx units. Details can be found Here
Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 6, Pic 1: Gas tank and burner fitted fairly closely together. Pic 2: Gas tank and burner fitted fairly closely together in an alternative installation. Pic 3: General arrangement of tanks and burners. Pic 4: Steam plant on a removable tray. Pic 5: Steam…
Compare Photos 1 and 2. In the second view, the French tuna fishing boat is displayed on an interesting stand. There is a strong contrast between the fine lines and colours of the boat, and the dark rigid framework of the slipway and mooring posts. My opinion is that this stand makes the model more…
Pic 1: When you decide to give your model a weathered appearance you will have to decide upon the degree of weathering that you are going to aim for. As a general rule it is better to under-do the weathering and dirt than to overdo it, but there are some extreme examples to be seen…
Pic 1: Single channel set (photo by Dave Wiggins). Pic 2: Multi channel set (photo by Dave Wiggins). Diagram 1. Frequency hopping diagram. The widespread availability and rapidly dropping prices of the new 2.4GHz radio control equipment seems to have raised many questions on the various web forums about how different this equipment is from…
A few years ago when I was building the Metcalf Mouldings Graemsey kit, I thought that the model would be enhanced if the rear loading ramp could be made to operate. Over the years much interest has been shown in the system used for the motorised ramp, as a result of which I have had…
It doesnt matter how much effort you put into building a model, the finishing touches can still ruin everything. One of the most obvious problem areas is the name. Lets face it, everyones going to look at it and if the lettering is wonky or just not right, then theyll all spot it even if…
