Every model has a story to tell, and some get the opportunity to speak to thousands. Modeler John Nugent of Norfolk, VA, has spent the better part of his life modeling and using models to educate people about naval history. "Models act as a common ground to draw people into the displays and

You can add a dash of creativity to your passion for battle equipment and vehicles to create unique miniature models. Osprey Modelling Books cover a vast range of techniques and subject matter and provide illustrated step-by-step guides to building, customizing and converting models. This brief lis

Seeing Stars A clear May night, a group of cub scouts, and an easy-to-use telescope. It made for a great night of star gazing. The Meade EXT-70AT Telescope was a perfect pick for this application, and its Austostar controller took the guesswork out of finding items in the night sky. We set u

There's something about the world of scouting and model rocketry that just goes so well together. Finding a troop that use rockets to earn their badges is not uncommon. But finding a pack that's aiming toward breaking a World Record in the most simultaneous rocket launches, well that's o

Ready for rockets Estes Firestreak SST No glue, no paint. Just snap this rocket together and you'll be ready to launch in minutes. The Firestreak flies 350 feet high and recovers with a bright orange streamer. Launch system and flight supplies not included. Rocketeer Data: Ages 10 and up, adul

It's just after dawn. Dew is steaming in the grass from the first sunlight, opening up to another beautiful day of gut-wrenching dog-fights, barrel rolls, Cuban eights or any combination thereof. Watch down the flight line and you just might be lucky enough to see the new ParkZone P-51D elect

Welcome to the exciting hobby of flying model rockets. Growing up, I was an avid follower of the NASA space program. I dreamt of being an astronaut . Too young to be in orbit, I still wanted to believe I was a part of the space program. I joined the space community by building and flying my own m

Several years have passed since Hirobo released the first version of the Sceadu helicopter series. Since then, a lot of new and exciting ideas have come out of the guys over at Hirobo. The newest edition is the Sceadu Evo Combo package, a complete helicopter system in one box. This isn't a l

-Flite Blade CP RTF I was recently tasked with the job of reviewing the new E-Flite Blade CP electric heli. Without hesitation, I jumped at the invitation. E-Flite is known for high quality electric aircraft, and I was excited to check out their first entry into electric helicopters. Some m

If you've ever been at a birthday party where something like an electric plane was given as a gift, chances are you've seen the following happen. The latest video game or complex electronic toy gets left on the table while the birthday child takes the plane outside to, "try it out."

Bigger and better slot car layouts In our last article I showed you the layout we are going to build on several standard office tables. Now that we have the track designed and the tables purchased the next thing we will need is more track ? quite a lot of it, in fact. One nice thing about the T

The mention of model trains to almost any American will conjure images of circles of track around Christmas trees long past. While such nostalgic feelings seem common to us all, many people don't realize that the model railroading hobby is not only alive and well ? but enjoying its greatest succ

It?s all in the details We've all seen it. The chattering throng of young people at a railroad display walk right past the sets of exacting detail and stop at the table with the carnival on the layout, or the one with the cat in a trash can. Are they missing something, or are we? The answer has

Have you ever wanted to see the Ultimate Fantastic Four battle against Ultimate Dr. Doom, right on your kitchen table? How about Nightcrawler and the Juggernaut engaged in a massive battle royal in the lunch cafeteria? These scenes are just the start with the new set Fantastic Forces, for the Mar

The Unforgettable Jato While running my Jato, someone walked up, took a look, and stated; "Looks like just another Traxxas truck!" Calling the Jato just another Traxxas truck is like calling the Corvette just another Chevy! I'm not sure of the origin of the name for the truck?but, in th

Radio control technology has followed that of consumer electronics for the 30-plus years I have been involved with this great sport. In the beginning we had AM radios that used modulation technology similar to the audio equipment in your house or automobile. The introduction of FM offered clearer so

AquaCraft Models, by Hobbico, are simply some of the most exciting liquid going R/Cs on the market. From the Nitro Hammer's explosive speed to the realistic quality of the beautiful Bristol Bay, AquaCraft's line gives you that ready-to-run, instant gratification-esque excitement you just can