This Parkzone Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat is modeled on Lt Butch O’Hare’s Hellcat F-3 – in whose honor in 1947, Orchard Depot Airport in Chicago was renamed O’Hare Airport. Lt O’Hare is credited with five kills of enemy bombers shown on the flank of the cockpit by 5 Japanese flags and …
The F15 is an iconic warbird that has seen over four decades of service and this model – E Flite’s F15 64mm EDF shown in the “Splinter Camo” livery – is now part of Ian Pattison’s hangar. Worth a closer look Detailing on this model is the usual perfection from …
With many thanks to John Hodgkiss, we have just uploaded the PowerPoint presentation from the club meeting in April 2019. To make this easy to link to (from Facebook etc.,) it has been given its own dedicated page. Please find the page here…
YOUR SPORT NEEDS YOU. This consultation closes 7th June 2019! The CAA are proposing a registration fee which would cover ALL UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). More information on the BMFA’s page. There is a consultation period and you are invited to respond directly – see the link, read the information …
This gorgeous model has been in Peter’s hangar for five years. Some of you might have seen it at A Day in the Park a couple of years ago. The detailing on this model is superb – authentic decals, dials on the dashboard in the cockpit, logos and paint. See …
No, the conditions were not perfect (windy as usual), but fun was had by those who came to the field on Saturday 6th April. John Bottomley had brought his Precedent Hi-boy (Nitro engine) and a Seagull Low Wing 40. Doug’s hanger outing was two lovingly re-fitted electric models for a …
This BAE Hawk was built and flown by Chris Bowes. Jan Wolfenden sent this cracking photo in. A great photo to see on these cold winter days!
Chris Horseman has shared photos of these three lovely models. The first is a Max-Thrust Riot. This advanced High-Wing Trainer is perfect as a basic trainer, and has capacity to take you further into basic aerobatics and fun flying after you’ve “gone solo”. Second is a lovely example of …
Something quite spectacular turned up to the delight (and drooling) of our club members. John Davies brought along his Ripmax Models Hawker Hunter. Quite a machine – all agreed – with the usual “where do you put the engine/prop” and “is it control-line”? The colour scheme is from the Blue …
The weather was kind today, and our members didn’t disappoint. Watch out for some drone footage in a week or so (whenever I get it) and of course there was plenty of opportunity for photos for our competition. First time we’ve had parking problems for a long time!