Author Archives: Mark

Mugi Evo clone takes to the air.

A quick one-day build based on the Mugi Evo, made almost entirely from a single sheet of Dollar Tree foamboard. I’m thinking of this one as sort of a prototype and am planning on re-building it a little more neatly … Continue reading

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TwinBat Fly-by

Trying out my TwinBat with a pair of GWS 9047 Slow Fly props. Much better.

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A little weathering

Some photos of my SE5a, weathered up a bit with pastel chalks.

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Coming soon: the TwinBat

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Radian ejects a spinner

During my first test flight with the Radian’s new electronics, one of the propellers let go and the spinner snapped and flew off. Time for a new spinner/prop setup. Maybe something shiny and aluminum.

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The great Radian / Vario / Telemetry project

I don’t fly my Radian glider as much as I probably should. Honestly, one reason is that I am terrible at finding lift, yet feel compelled to search for lift, so that what should be a relaxing flight with a … Continue reading

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A new lamp!

I finally broke down and bought a new lamp to help me see what I’m doing at the worktable. (Also pictured, my perpetually under repair Tower Hobbies P-51.)

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EDF Funbat Build

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My scratch-built 18″ Bipie Biplane

My scratch-built Bipie biplane. The plane has an 18″ wingspan and weighs 4oz, ready to fly. Power is provided by a 3000 kV E-Flite outrunner, salvaged from a UMX Gee Bee. ESC and servos were also salvaged from the same Gee … Continue reading

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That could have gone better.

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Cling wrap paint masking

I was stumped on how best to paint the cockpit canopy on my P-51 rebuild, so I went to my local hobby store and talked to the guy there who seems to know about painting models and such. He recommended … Continue reading

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Re-building the P-51

The time has come to overhaul my Tower Hobbies P-51. Per recommendations from Jesse at Headsup, I’ll be installing an Emax GT2815/05 1500kv motor and HURC 60 Amp ESC. They’ll be driving an APC 8x8E propeller with power from a 2700mAh … Continue reading

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