RCM&E

Catering for all aspects of R/C flying, Radio Control Models and Electronics first appeared in May 1960 and is the biggest and best selling monthly model flying magazine in the United Kingdom with a large overseas readership. RCM&E has brought benchmark levels of writing and photography to the hobby and each issue has extensive reviews, informative features and opinionated columns from a number of well-known contributors.

Welcome

SWITCH ON • Our latest round up of model flying news and miscellany

SHOCK CUB • Rob Bennett builds and test flies a 102-inch wingspan bush plane from Seagull Models

TARANIS & HIS TANTRUMS • Shaun Garrity starts his latest old-timer column with that traditional British obsession - the weather!

OTTO • John Sweatman reveals all the whys and wherefores about building his own design DIY sailplane

HACKER AERIX • John Stennard assembles a precision indoor aerobatic model designed for both beginners to F3P and experienced pilots alike

All Write • Have your say in RCM&E’s monthly chat room

MOULDING SCALE PARTS • Jeff Barringer shows how to make good use of a resin moulding kit to make repeats of scale parts for a variety of models

SPERBER JUNIOR • Chris Williams starts the first of two construction articles about his latest two-part Pro-Plan for a 1:4.5 scale classic glider

PREMIUM POPHAM • Mike Freeman visits his first big model show of the 2026 season

DOWNSIZING • Chris Williams boots up his PC to scale down another of his large scale glider designs

ON THE BALL • John Stennard takes a closer look at the more affordable end of the drone soccer craze

Counterpoint • A selection of new gadgets, kits and bits for you to buy

GORGEOUS GOSHAWK • Kevin Crozier unboxes a gas turbine powered semi-scale foam jet!

Going Places • Diary dates for the coming season

Marketplace • Sell off your unwanted airframes and engines or maybe buy a few new ones

Next issue

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