Kit Modifications and Hop-Ups

Kit Modifications and Hop-Ups

This section of the site contains articles about model construction contributed by our members and anyone else we can cajole into contributing! If you have an idea that you think others might benefit from, please contact us.

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Rocket Zagi
John MarshallPublished on January 1, 2000

John Marshall’s Rocket Zagi

Electric Conversions and Upgrades

Spirit 100 Electric Conversion
Bob BaxterPublished on January 1, 2000

A writeup and pictures by Bob Baxter on his successful e-conversion of the Spirit 100 sailplane

Kyosho T-33 Duct Enhancements
Klaus-R. ScharnhorstPublished on September 1, 1999

some tips on improving the T-33’s duct efficiency and overall setup

Power Tools Really Do Fly!
Fitz G WalkerPublished on June 1, 1999

A writeup on using the DeWalt power tool motor as the power system for Q500 aircraft

Slow-Flier Enhancements

LiteStick Modifications
Don StackhousePublished on November 11, 2000

a set of modifications and enhancements written up by Don Stackhouse of DJ Aerotech

Sailplane Modifications

Highlander How-To
Dick WilliamsonPublished on September 1, 2001

construction notes by Dick Williamson on the popular beginner’s EPP sailplane

Olympic II Hints and Tips
Pete YoungPublished on February 1, 1999

Here’s a collection of tips to consider when building an Olympic II.