MERMAID VIDEO

April 3, 2013VideoParkJets

Okay, so it's obvious we have been slacking on adding in plans and keeping up with the constant demands of Parkjets and the folks that visit often. Rest assured we have not been doing nothing. We are working on a few more plans, working hard to boost our social network standing and just trying to keep up with life.

In the meantime, we updated the very popular Mermaid plan with a great short video of the Mermaid on grass.

This video lives in the plans page, but here it is without all the clicking.

VIDEO: F-18E SUPERHORNET

February 25, 2013VideoParkJets

We ran across this video from a customer of our sponsor, 6mmFlyRC and it is stunning. The video is not that stunning granted, but the model itself is just fantastic.

The F-18E SuperHornet is a great model for those just starting out building, but as you can see, you can take this design to the extreme with details. Complete with LED lights, panel lines, clear canopy and pilot, the model here is perhaps the best example of craftsmanship we have ever seen on a simple profile model.

Sit back and enjoy the show!

F-18 PARKJET - VIDEO

May 23, 2012VideoParkJets

As we were checking out YouTube, we noticed this recent video of the Steve Shumate F-18 Hornet in action. The F-18 is one of the oldest parkjet designs and is an excellent parkflyer.

MIG 29 VIDEO

April 24, 2012VideoParkJets

This is a great video of a scratch build MIG 29. The video starts at the beginning, from the traceing process, the cutting, the assembly of the components, the installation of the electronic equipment, painting and finally the first flight. A great example of a hobbyist taking a piece of foam and transforming it into an RC airplane that looks awesome in the air.

SOLDERING IN RC

June 26, 2011KnowledgeParkJets

One of the essential skills to have when starting out in R/C is the ability to solder a few connections together. It may come to the surprise of the new moderler that often times, connectors on the ends of batteries and motors require you to break out a little soldering iron and a few minutes of time.

First up is a great 15 minute how to on replacing bullet connectors on your electric motor.

INSTALL SERVOS, CONTROL HORNS

March 26, 2011KnowledgeParkJets

Many times, we get E-mails on how to install servos, push rods, control horns and all the various components needed to get a simple foam parkjet off the ground and actually be able to control it.

As it turns out, we found an excellent video made by the guys at RCSUPERPOWERS that clearly explains the whole process, so why reinvent the lesson?

HOW TO BEVEL CONTROL SURFACES

March 20, 2011KnowledgeParkJets

In an effort to expand the knowledge here on Parkjets, we thought this video is a great instruction on how to bevel the edges of the control surfaces and hinge them on your foam parkjet.

The video is produced by the guys over at RCSuperPowers (who have great plans on their site) and is a great example on how easy it is to work with foam.