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Electronics Setup Tutorial

Posted by James on 22nd Sep 2020

Electronics Setup Tutorial

Here is how to set up your Electronics Pack components! Follow the video along to see how they all go together.Links to the productsStandard Electronics Pack (LINK)Speed Electronics Pack (LINK)Transmi …

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Becoming a Vintage Model Co Test Pilot

Posted by James on 13th May 2020

Becoming a Vintage Model Co Test Pilot

We Need Test PilotsYes, that's right, we are recruiting test pilots and builders to work with us to help develop our model kits.Being a 'Test Pilot' largely involves being a test builder too (we just …

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How to Build the Balsa Basics Baron

13th May 2020

How to Build the Balsa Basics Baron

Here is the complete build video on how to fly your Balsa Baron. Before flying your model for the first time, make sure to watch this 'how to fly' video which includes setup and preflight tuning.  …

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Posted by James on 23rd Apr 2020

Radio Control Quick Start Guide

(page under construction)Radio Control Quick Start GuideThere has always been a barrier to entry to radio control aircraft. We are aiming to remove this by creating models anyone can fly with succ …

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Where to Buy Batteries and Chargers

Posted by James on 2nd Apr 2020

Where to Buy Batteries and Chargers

We currently do not stock batteries or chargers on the Vintage Model Co website. While we search for reliable suppliers, we recommend you get these from other distributers online. We can help you with …

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All About Our New Beginner's R/C Range

Posted by James on 15th Jan 2020

All About Our New Beginner's R/C Range

Excitingly, our new beginner kit for radio controlled flying was released last week. It's straightforward to put together and provides you with a characterful 3-channel R/C trainer you can be proud of …

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Posted by James on 11th Sep 2019

How to Use a Winder

Power It Up!Winders make the process of preparing a rubber-powered model for flight super straightforward and a lot quicker than doing it by hand. With a 10:1 wind ratio, you wind however many turns y …

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Assembling Your First Model: What To Expect

Posted by James on 10th Sep 2019

Assembling Your First Model: What To Expect

What to ExpectBuilding your own flying model with balsa wood is an extremely rewarding experience. If you've never done it, or you're just getting back into it, you'll soon be enjoying the process of …

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How To Cover a Model Plane with Tissue

Posted by James on 10th Sep 2019

How To Cover a Model Plane with Tissue

Our MethodIf you'd like to know our preferred method of covering your small free flight model aircraft with domestic tissue, here's a video guide. Resources Choose your own colour of tissue …

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Beginner's Info Guide

Posted by James on 5th Jun 2019

Beginner's Info Guide

So you've never built a flying model before? Just getting back into the hobby? Well, we are all about introducing people to this great hobby of aeromodelling, a pastime that’s been around since t …

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Buying as a gift

Posted by Hadi on 21st May 2019

Buying as a gift

We’ve put together this handy guide to help you choose the best kit when buying as a gift.For BeginnersSomeone new to aero-modelling needs three things:Good instructionsAn easy buildA good chance that …

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