Essential RC aero-modelling video thread (UltraHD and 4K)

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Gregg gave us a superb demonstration of his super scale Zero at the North London MFC Scale Day. Built from a Meister plan. Wingspan is 108 inches. Overall weight is 40 lbs. The engine is a Sachs Dolmar 70cc. Features a detachable fuel tank which he dropped towards the end of his flight. Fortunately it wasn't full so it didn't explode on impact

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Mark Hinton flies his large scale Aviation Design Rafale at the HobbyKing UK Live event. I have filmed this in the past at other UK shows but on this occasion Mark had added some simulated flare counter-measures. Looked good against the dark skies we had on the particular day.

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Great to see 3 of these awesome little EDF jets go up together. The temptation to fly through the gap in the trees was too great for the pilots. They nearly all made it through. Nearly. :rolleyes:

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High-G and spine SNAPPING aerobatics from Rich Goodwin at Weston Park International Model Show. Filmed in amazing 4K 60fps

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Tried out the new Runcam 3S on the Freewing A-10. Multiple angles but the rear view showing the fans spinning is coolest bit of onboard I have shot in a long time.

https://youtu.be/H8qa0MK79i0?t=268

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On maiden flight used too large a flight battery but on this second flight the 3S1500 transformed it into an awesome flyer.

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Manufactured by Paritech and flown by Azza Stephens at the Southern Model Show a few weeks back. Precision aerobatics at its best.

Full spec of this amazing machine...
Paritech Fox, 50% scale, 9 x Spektrum 6265 servos, Kingtech 210 turbine engine, 2 x Spektrum 12 channel Powersafe receivers, 4 x Opti Power 5000mah Lipos. Flight Composite Tech (FCT) fuel tank and UAT.
Wingspan: 7 metres
Total weight: 34 KG

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Took James a while to put this kit together. FlyFly kits are basically styrofoam airframes with the motor/escs thrown in so there was a lot to do. Patience paid off though and despite the excessive elevator throws it flew really well.

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Superb re-creation of the C-130 with scale retractable landing gear and synchronised doors, flaps, operational cargo bay door and high intensity lights all round. Action from my first two flights after showing the kit itself before assembly.

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Exploring the slow flight characteristics of this model after a lot of feedback suggesting it 'flies like a rocket'. Just proves how wrong folks can be!

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Avios Spitfire MkVb (fast/slow passes and scale aerobatics)
Some really nice scale details on this Spitfire. Flap indicators, cockpit detail, split flaps and hidden control surface linkages to name a few. Vid of my first flight. Immediate confidence to strafe the strip with fast passes but mixed in slow passes to show it's broad ability...and some scale aerobatics.

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Take a ride onboard the huge Avro Vulcan Bomber flown by Dave Johnson, UK Large Model Association (LMA) Chairman. After he gets in the air the Valiant and Victor bombers flown by his son and grandson, Andy and Adam, take off and catch up for some formation flying.

This is a regular video containing 360 panoramic clips that have been animated to capture the optimum action.

The Avro Vulcan is powered by four 100N turbine engines and has a 20 foot wingspan !

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Never owned a flying boat. Just a handful of parts in the box so very quick to assemble. Electronics all installed, servos already hooked up to control surfaces and decals applied. Just drop in RX, setup your radio and ready to go.

Parts review and Assembly


First flight off grass


First flight off water
Coming soon !

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Created by master aero-modeller Tony Nijhuis. Always a pleasure to film this guys models flying.

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Rarely modelled Gloster Javelin turbine scale jet
In all my years of filming RC I have not seen an RC Gloster Javelin flying before so it was fantastic to see Joe's new turbine powered version of this jet at the North London Model Flying Club Scale Day event. You can see the effects of the wind turbulence on this jet through its low fast passes and on final approach. Joe is an experienced pilot so gave us an excellent demo despite the conditions. Almost a perfect flight until he touched down and lost one main wheel...but no harm done.