Scale Flyers of Minnesota

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The Scale Flyers of Minnesota are dedicated to scale modeling of radio-controlled replicas of full-sized aircraft.  At our meetings (during the winter months) we share documenting, building, finishing, detailing and discussions of flying techniques unique to scale modeling.

Our club members have also gained the reputation of designing and building some of the most unique Scale & Giant Scale R/C Model Aircraft in our hobby. This site captures that unique knowledge and presents it to you as a resource, reference and enjoyment.

 

 

Warbird Flying Techniques

David Andersen, Article read more...

 

Photos of the Month [Click to Enlarge]                                             (Past Photos)

Our site's contributing members have years of construction and design experience. They're active in prestigious scale events such as Top Gun and Scale Masters, in addition to being highlighted in many National R/C Aircraft Publications.  Some of our members have also gone farther by providing proven aircraft designs and products, which are presented here for your download and purchase.

News & Events

SFM February Newsletter read more

Scale Flyers of Minnesota Our Next Meeting is March 26th read more...

Warbird Flying Techniques New Article  by David Andersen read more... 

Painting Indoors w/o Ventilation New Article by David Andersen read more...

Hot New Products 5" & 5.5" Tires & Wheels in 6, 8 & 10 Spoke Designs! Custom Retracts 75, 80, 85 & 90 deg. Unique Engine Test Stand read more...

Andersen Designs Download Scale Plans, they're free  read more...

MICKO Aircraft & Accessories Composite P-47 Razor. More panel lines, rivets & details! read more..

 

 

Site Updated: 03/10/10

 

Scale Builder Tools

» Anders Servo Data Base

» Large Prop Balancing (Video)

» Length Converter

» Making G-10 Material (Video)

» Pull/Pull Set-Up (Video)

» Servo Torque Calculator

» Free Documentation Pic's

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Equinox Giant Scale R/C

Equinox Giant Scale R/C has designed an excellent 25% scale version of Republic's P-47D Thunderbolt. This builders kit offers fiberglass fuse, cowl, rudder and belly-pan with a built-up wing and horizontal stab. Their design carries the same exciting spirit of its original designers as they made every attempt to maintain many of the scale aspects of its limited production 25% scale version of Republic's P-47D Thunderbolt.

The kit is based on a specific set of 3 views but can be adapted for a few other variants. The kits construction techniques are straightforward and easily accomplished by anyone with previous model building experience. More details: read more...

Additionally, Equinox R/C makes available several uniquely designed aircraft accessories like Custom Retracts in a popular angles of rotation, Custom Wheels & Tires in two sizes and three different spoke styles. You'll also find a very useful and uniquely designed Engine Test Stand that is multi-adjustable to handle any rail mounted aircraft engine. read more...  

David Andersen Designs

David Andersen relaxed the copyrights© on his 1/5th Scale Focke Wulf TA152H, 1/4 Scale Lavochkin La-7,  1/3rd Scale Grumman Lynx,  1/3rd Scale Howard Pete and the 1/5th scale ARADO 96B. You've all seen Andersen Designs in various R/C Magazines or at your Regional Scale Event Contests and now you can download these plans right here at no charge!  read more...

David's Latest Offering

Is an exact 1/5th scale Focke Wulf TA 152H.  With a wingspan of 114" this latest design further brightens Dr. Tanks original the aircrafts flight characteristics, while incorporating a number engineering enhancements that allow you to use a broader range of equipment and transportation options.

David's latest design is an Exact 1/5th Scale model of this least know and understood of any of the WWII German fighters. Known as the finest performing propeller-driven aircraft ever delivered to the Luftwaffe, these aircraft were clearly as good as, and in some cases superior to, the British and American fighters with which they were in daily combat! Follow the read more link to checkout the different 3-Views of this aircrafts development that will clearly show you the differences in the shapes of the wing, fuselage and tail design, which lead to this unique high performance German aircraft. read more...

The only thing that's needed for any of the Andersen Designs ... is a little wood, a little time and before you known it you've completed your own Scratch-Built Scale Aircraft ready to compete at a scale event.

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MICKO Aircraft & Accessories

Micko Aircraft's founder has over 25 years of scale modeling experience and has participated in several Scale Masters Tournaments. While his passion is building and flying scale aircraft from the World War II era, he also designs and provides high quality fiberglass kits, fiberglass parts and vacuumed formed parts for aircraft designers like David Andersen Designs and others. Micko Aircraft & Accessories has just announced that it has expanded its offerings to include an enhanced Scale P-47D Razorback, with additional panel lines and rivet detail!

One of the unique features of Micko Aircraft is that they're happy to speak with you about Custom Fiberglass Parts for your specific project or parts for kit suppliers product lines. read more...

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