Links to Other Modeling Sites

 


 

The Raynes Park Model Aircraft Club 

We are based in South West London and specialise in Vintage and Nostalgia model aircraft flying, particularly free flight but also control line and radio control. Indoor flying is also popular.

   

Contest Director Graham Knight with his Jimmie Allen Yellow Jacket

See their site for information about the upcoming Jimmie Allen Contests for Old Warden (see contest announcement on Raynes Park MAC site or elsewhere in the SAM International Contest pages )

 

 


Welcome to the site of a pair of master craftsment from Italy who specialize in Reproducing great motors of the past and who have ties to SAM Italia. No one claims to be an italian linguist but the rough translation of their home page text is as follows:

"In these pages you will find photos and characteristics of motors for model aircraft of years 45-46 that have been replicated by two modellisti,(modellers) friends for life,in that they share the same passion for the mechanics, and modelling in general. These replicas can be more appreciated when you consider how many originals were constructed and moreover you will find here replicas of the true reproductions, working, of marine motors that were installed on fishings boats of years 40 and 50. Finally the realization of one new replica: The Elia Titano, Other Italian motor of 1946. Leaf through this page from time to time and you will be able to follow the realization of this replica in all its constructive phases. "

Saluto! to Emidio Gattfoni and his lifelong modeling friend, Alessandro Ambrosi for their modeling and their passion for engines and life!

 

 

 

 

 

 


This web page is mainly about indoor model aircraft both free flight and R.C. In this site you can find were and when events take place. You can also find out how to build basic indoor models. I hope you enjoy it!

 

 

 


The Windy Sock is the newsletter of the Alamo Escadrille, Flying Aces Club Squadron #26, San Antonio, TX. It is the First and Only complete FAC Newsletter online.

 

 


 

The Christchurch Model Aero Club is one of the oldest clubs in New Zealand. Founded in 1947 it caters for all aspects of miniature aircraft flying, including Radio Control, Free Flight and Control Line. Our primary flying site is located at the 'Willows' on Thompsons Rd, about 13 Km along the Old West Coast Road from the turn-off at the horse transfer depot on Highway 73. We welcome visitors and new members, so feel free to drive out and watch us flying on any sunday.
N.A.A.R.C.E.E.
             The National Association Of Antique Radio Control Equipment Enthusiasts


NAARCEE is a mutual benefit association, made up of people who are interested in Antique and Classic radio controlled equipment and related gadgetry. If you are interested in the nostalgia movement in our hobby, you have come to the right place!

Tom Hunt's Site Specializing in Things Electric and Seller of Old-Timer Plans Optimized for Electric Flight! Highly Reccommended. (they sell all things electric plus plans and kits)

 

 


Be sure and visit Dale Hannum's R/C Pages. He has a lot of cool SAM-Based hot links and, thanks to his efforts, we now have the contest rules Online.
 
 




A great site to visit by a modeler who obviously has good taste in R/C Modeling!  Check out his ignition circuit page!

 

 


 


A great source of Electric Modeling know-how and they even cover SAM events! Give them a look!


National Free-Flight Society
"To preserve, promote and enhance interest in the sport and hobby of Free Flight model aircraft in all its forms"


The Grandaddy of them all-Tower Hobbies' well-maintained site featuring the best central registry of modeling web sites on the web. Be sure to check their latest additions regularly for new R/C and modeling-related sites from all over the world.


While there, be sure to check out Tower Hobbies commercial site. Still, one of the most complete hobby offerings on the web.

 

 



Home of some of the most hard-to-get kits and small parts for vintage models as well as English and Italian modeling kits and supplies. Specializes in free-flight as well as R/C vintage planes and parts to build them. as Ben Buckle and R/N kits and kits from New Zealand and Czechoslovakia. You have to see it to believe it! Click on the logo and see for yourself!

 


The home of RJL Industries, and source for model engines, including some fine reproductions of the Forster engines made from original castings and now they have added the Cunningham .647 Spark Ignition , the Edco Sky Devil .65 and more. They own the HP line of engines and build under the MECOA name as well. Well worth the occasional stop and check...particularly for Old Timer fliers!! Check them out! 


Home to the Academy of Model Aeronautics web presence. Under construction, and apparently, a surprise to most AMA members, it will offer a range of services for AMA members, club listings, contest calendars, hopefully with frequent updates. Fine graphics and attractive to navigate, this is a must-have on your bookmark list.


Muroc Model Masters- From Edwards AFB, CA. Excellent site with newsletters, links and more! Maintained by Larry Wuertzer of their club, this site is updated frequently and has wealth of information. They also have a Newsletter Editors Resource Page. This is where the newsletter editor of your club can go to collect articles and ideas from other newsletter editors. All of the links on this page have given their permission to quote their work, they only ask for credit if you do. The Muroc Model Masters would also like to invite you to add your newsletter to their list of editors willing to share their work.



One of the San Francisco Bay Area's more prominent hobby stores, Sheldon's maintains a site with information on the products available through their mail-order company as well as links to other model related sites.



Welcome to the Balsa Dust Factory! The Balsa Dust Factory scratch builds custom RC planes! We also make foam wing cores and specialize in finding or answering difficult construction problems. Check out our Balsa Dust Tip of the Month for great shortcuts and timesaving ideas! This site has a Tip of the Month page that is always helpful to the scratch-builder, I print out the pages from my browser and three-hole punch them for my "Ideas" binder. Has a files of past "Tips of the Month" with ideas such as building competition wheels and slim, light wheel pants. A Must-See Site.


Free-Flight Model Airplanes

Wonderful site with great links to free-flight oriented sites and tips and...you get the drift. Well-maintained and fun site worth the regular visit.

 

 

 

 


The Experimental Aircraft Association's Web Site--more fun than you could believe! Still the best organization for home-builders. Let's face it, most modelers secretly wish to build a full-scale job......Some Day!

 


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