Photos tips for cell-phone cameras by John Beech | Monday, February 19, 2024 | Take better photos with a phone's camera! Cell-phones take pictures rivaling a DSLR of just a few years ago. This brief how-to shares an insider's approach to taking product photos suitable for professional use. askJOHN. Read More
Rip Van Winkle, on returning to RC by John Beech | Friday, September 4, 2020 | Gone for 30 years? On what you've missed. 30 years is a long time in the world of technology, and RC has been no exception in advancing at a rapid pace. This how-to brings you up to speed on what you've missed! caseSTUDY. Read More
Advantages of pull-pull via pulley by John Beech | Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | With the rudder servo at the CG, your 3D model tumbles better, but pull-pull cables going slack suck. At last! An easy fix via a solution discovered by sailors centuries ago. bestPRACTICE. Read More
Extreme Flight 48in Edge 540 guide by John Beech | Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | Yee-haw! In the right hands, this 48" Edge 540 is a weapon in the 3D battle They say danger lurks in small, brightly colored packages, and this thing is as quick as a viper striking prey! If your goal is to invent new maneuvers, then this is the tool for you! Extreme Flight. Read More
Pro tips for improving your ARF by John Beech | Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | At last! The how-to tricks employed by veteran builders, the real secrets for improving your latest ARF and bringing it up the very highest of standards and expectations - yours! no categories. Read More
How to guide a rocket using servos by John Beech | Friday, January 5, 2024 | Launching a guided servo-controlled rocket to more than Mach 1 Servos may be used to guide rockets, and this is a fascinating insider’s look at one equipped with ProModeler servos going faster than Mach 1 and seeing 14Gs at launch! askJOHN. Read More
Extreme Flight 84in Turbo Bushmaster by John Beech | Friday, December 8, 2023 | Best servos for your Turbo Bushmaster? We show you how to factor in price, performance, and build quality for making the best decision for your needs and budget! Extreme Flight. Read More
Arrma Mojave servo by John Beech | Friday, December 1, 2023 | A brief how-to guide for the best servo for an Arrma Mojave To the question of, 'Which servo is best for a Mojave?', everyone has an opinion. The usual answer is, 'It depends!", so this how-to is about selecting the right servo for yours! ARRMA. Read More
On the batteries John prefers using by John Beech | Monday, November 27, 2023 | Is there such a thing as overspeccing servos? Or the other way around, underspeccing? If so, what do batteries have to do with any of this? As always, it depends! askJOHN. Read More
When LiFePO4 is mistakenly charged as LiIon by John Beech | Saturday, November 25, 2023 | Can you salvage a pack mistaken charged for a different chemistry? With 6 chemistries in common use, it happens more often than you might think. We share how-to tips. askJOHN. Read More
Modeltech Dragon Lady 60 servos by John Beech | Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | On buying good servos without breaking the bank An oldie but goodie, these come up for sale occasionally. It's a favorite with modelers for good reason. We show you how to equip it with the right servos for your budget! Modeltech. Read More
Extreme Flight 69in Turbo Raven servos by John Beech | Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | Selecting the best mini size servos for an Extreme Flight Turbo Raven When setting up your Turbo Raven to meet your standard, we show you how to balance price and performance to make the best servo decision for you and your budget. Extreme Flight. Read More
ProModeler vs JR DS8711 by John Beech | Sunday, November 5, 2023 | when you want the best servo to replace a JR DS8711, ProModeler has several! The venerable JR DS8711, released back in 2006, isn't just long in tooth, but superseded by several ProModeler servos. We help you pick the one best for you! askJOHN. Read More
AJ Models 62in Acuity servos by John Beech | Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | A 1st class competition capable pattern and IMAC model needs great servos. The question is, which are best? Answer? It depends! This how to is about the best for you! AJ Models. Read More
Hangar 9 60cc Pitts S-2B servos by John Beech | Sunday, October 29, 2023 | Want the best servos for the 60cc Hanagar 9 S-2B The best servos for your Hangar 9 Pitts S-2B? It depends on if you're a duffer, a smooth IMAC maven, or into aggressive XA flight. We guide you in your decision. Hangar 9. Read More
Phoenix Models 70in Strega guide by John Beech | Monday, October 23, 2023 | What's the most bang for the buck servo-wise for a 30cc Strega? A Phoenix Models Strega stands in for one of the greatest air racers of all times. Selecting servos isn't necessarily easy. We show you a few good alternatives! Phoenix Models. Read More
TEKNO SCT 410 2.0 servo by John Beech | Sunday, October 22, 2023 | What's the best servo for my Tekno SCT 410 V2.0? Representing a giant leap in the 410 short course truck development, the 2.0 is a leap forward from the 410.3 . . . not just evolutionary but revolutionary! TEKNO RC. Read More
Flex Innovations Mamba 120cc servos by John Beech | Monday, October 16, 2023 | Considerations when selecting the best servos for you! Quique's design of the 120cc Mamba is a beast. Equipping it the right way can be tricky, so we help guide you into what you really need in the way of servos. How? By showing you a customer's approach to equipping his. Flex Innovations. Read More
Servo arms for 1/10th scale rigs by John Beech | Sunday, October 15, 2023 | How to select servos and arms for 1/10th scale rigs With so many servos and arms on the market, how do you pick the best servo for your 1/10th scale rig? This brief article explores the ins and outs of how-to get the best one for your needs. no categories. Read More
Pilot RC Extra NG 103" servos by John Beech | Friday, October 13, 2023 | Selecting servos for your 33% Pilot RC Extra NG 103" model Selecting servos for your 120cc powered Pilot RC Extra NG 103" can be tricky. Here's a brief how-to on equipping a 33% model depending on if you’re a duffer, an IMAC maven, or God’s gift to XA-flying! Pilot RC. Read More
CARF Diablo 3D servos by John Beech | Thursday, October 12, 2023 | With the Mephisto, CARF created a stir in the acrobatic jet world. To a groundswell of demand for something more compact, the nimble Diablo 3D (using the same vector), soon followed. CARF. Read More
How many Amps can the servo connector handle? by John Beech | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | How much current will the universal 3-pin connector handle? 3.5A continuous, 5A intermittent. At a point in time where individual servos may draw more than 10A, it's worth considering, and adopting tactical solutions. We explain how! no categories. Read More
On rebuilding damaged DS505s by John Beech | Sunday, September 24, 2023 | Have you ever wondered what goes into rebuilding a damaged servo? It's quite simple but unless you do everything right you're going to piss your money away. no categories. Read More
Receiver power for 33% and 42% aircraft. by John Beech | Sunday, July 2, 2023 | Is there a better way to power avionics in 33% and 42% aircraft? Spending money for box system adds a lot of complexity and dependencies so that just one component failure means the model is toast. There's a better way to add redundancy! no categories. Read More