The Dec issue dropped through my letterbox today so they are slowly catching up again and great to see Charlie Jeffrey's Shove Ha'penny on the front with free plan
Mine turned up too. Not sure that 7+ weeks late is, "catching up", but it was still very good to see it and, as far as I'm concerned, a quick scan shows the content is well up to the mark. Cup of good coffee and some posh biscuits required I think.
QuoteNot sure that 7+ weeks late is, "catching up",
Well catching up in that it's December's mag in January rather than September's mag in November, or was it August's Mag in October...anyway back to ONE month behind
Err, no.
December issue should have hit the doormats somewhere round the middle of November which is about 7 odd weeks ago.
How many days is that? ::)
Dunno, I've run out of fingers & toes. :)
I hate to say this but I got my son's old iPad and subscribed to the electronic version.
Nothing compares to the printed version but it helps having it on time.
I too have gone for the electronic version. I made the decision about 10 years ago as my AeroModeller library was causing the house to tilt!
I run most of my personal admin electronically, so having an electronic mag is no big issue. I've found the main advantage is that I have 10 years of AeroModeller to hand on my phone or laptop; all I need is an internet connection. Hard copy of selected pages/plans is just a matter of sending the relevant pages to a printer.
The December issue arrived here in the Netherlands today. Another nice one, happily with less RC than others. I can recommend reading Pete Fardells FF Scale column, especially page 61! (Ahem...)
Why Henk? What is so special on the bottom of page 61? ;D ;D ;D
In the meantime we are eagerly awaiting the electronic version of February, which should feature a report on a well known event that took place in your country two months ago...
Quote from: Stunthenk... especially page 61! (Ahem...)
Henk,
When are you going to draw up a Peanut plan of the FK43 for those of us condemned to fly in tight circles in tiny halls? :)
Cheers,
Lurk
I did have the 3-view of the FK 43 enlarged to 13 inches, so I am tempted... Even though my peanut models so far have loved flying in larger circles in larger halls.. I still have to teach them frugality.
Quote from: g_kandylakis on Jan 13, 2026, 06:01 PMWhy Henk? What is so special on the bottom of page 61? ;D ;D ;D
Just Check the pictures on the bottom...
In the meantime we are eagerly awaiting the electronic version of February, which should feature a report on a well known event that took place in your country two months ago...
I am waiting eagerly too! The paper edition should be in our hands in april...
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It is indeed a very long time difference.
The electronic February issue is available as of today and the printed issues will be delivered in 7 or 8 weeks, if I understand it correctly.
I agree, a paper issue has many merrits. But as Andy S correctly pointed out, so does the electronic issue.
One thing I realised a vew years ago, when the volume of magazines in my collection eventually got too big to control. I started taking out all the important and relevant articles to my interests, in order to save space and archive them in an easier and more practical way.
Anyway, anyone does as it suis him best of course.
And on the subject of the specific issue, a wonderful, as usual, 10 page coverage of the IIFI event by Pete Fardell.
Waiting for Mike's report in ffscale.co.uk too, hopefully soon.
George
Yes, Pete's report is excellent. I could picture myself being there.
As for ten pages on AI, telling me that if the tail is heavy, I may need nose ballast, not so much.
Bill
The January issue arrived on my doormat in The Netherlands today! And in January! Things are looking up. However, I was allowed a peek of Pete Fardell's report in the IIFI in the February issue, so I am already impatient for the next one!
That's promising. No sign of the January issue here, but that's probably down to Royal Mail's increasing inability to deliver anything in a timely fashion.
Please don't presume Post.nl is any better! It must be a fluke...
Mine came today.
Ron
The February Aeromodeller arrived on my doorstep here in the Netherlands today. In comparison with the January issue it is a week earlier. They are catching up. Nice report on the 2025 IIFI!
Likewise. IIFI report was good, nicely done Mr. Fardell.
I received my February edition of Aeromodeller today. I haven't had a chance to do more than flick through it, but am looking forward to a proper read. I am a little concerned that there are only 50 pages, compared to the usual 66. Power Trip Maris isn't there this issue, and I always enjoy his stuff, but then everyone deserves a break. Perhaps more of an issue for Aeromodeller is that the DeLuxe Materials advertisements seem to have gone walkabout, and haven't been seen for some time. Tonight, I shall put Richard Osman down and console myself with Pete Fardell.
Quote from: Mike Thomas on Mar 02, 2026, 08:01 AM...a little concerned that there are only 50 pages, compared to the usual 66.
Colin mentioned the page reduction in passing in an e-mail in early Jan. From what I remember, message deleted weeks ago so can't check, it's
partly due to the increases in Royal Mail's delivery charges.
Is there any hint as to when the March issue might appear?
I noticed a few copies of the Feb AM in my local WHSmith/TGJones the other day, which is good as I think some stores were becoming reluctant to stock it after all the delays.
And thanks for the nice comments re my IIFI report. Much appreciated!
Don't mention it. I am already looking forward to your report om the 2026 IIFI event! Seriously, though, does anyone share my assumption that Aeromodeller is currently lacking copy?
Of course it is and has been for a long time. That's how we get stuff like the AI article.
I had to quit my Subscription, too much money to risk with the uncertainty of publishing. :(
Quote from: billdennis747 on Mar 03, 2026, 12:06 PMOf course it is and has been for a long time. That's how we get stuff like the AI article.
You are going to be even less pleased if Colin is forced to use the fluff I sent him in response to his January plea for copy. Please accept my apologies in advance. :)
Quote from: Stunthenk on Mar 02, 2026, 10:55 PM... does anyone share my assumption that Aeromodeller is currently lacking copy?
Not just your opinion, Colin was so short of material for upcoming issues he sent an e-mail to previous contributors (as noted above) in January to drum up copy. On which... your FK-43. Have you got a plan for your 20" version? If you have, have you considered submitting it for use as a free plan to AM? Colin would be very pleased to have something that good to publish. All that's needed is the plan, a few snaps of work in progress if you have them, a couple of rollout pics and some of it in flight together with a few notes on construction. Ideally the plan needs to occupy no more that two sheets of A3, but there's always a bit of wriggle room.
I built the smaller FK 43 using pencil sketches made from the enlarged three view. I could draw a proper plan, if I could find the time. I used to draw plans of C/L models in ink on transparent paper, none of that fancy computer stuff. Text and pictures would be no problem.
Quote from: Stunthenk on Mar 05, 2026, 12:14 PM...ink on transparent paper, none of that fancy computer stuff.
I think that'd be fine and I know there are one or two AM readers who'd be very happy to see a proper, old-fashioned hand drawn plan instead of all, "that fancy computer stuff."
All you'd need to do would be to provide a PDF scan of the sheet, or sheets, and I can't imagine that would be a problem for a resourceful chap like yourself.
Cheers,
Lurk
The March issue just arrived here in The Netherlands. Only it doesn't say March on the cover or anywhere inside! Just 'Issue no. 1066'.
I noticed that too, it smacks of a 'cunning plan' . No more 2 month delay 8) Good idea I think
Stunthenk> The March issue just arrived here in The Netherlands. inside! Just 'Issue no. 1066'.
And I'm still waiting for my copy thanks to the stunningly, deliberately, shoddy service of Royal Mail. It might turn up by the end of next week.
Stunthenk> Just 'Issue no. 1066'
Oooh, does this mean there's an article on the aerodynamics of arrows and the advisibility of protective eye-wear in an arrow dense environment?
Quote from: TheLurker on Mar 28, 2026, 09:23 PMStunthenk> Just 'Issue no. 1066'
Oooh, does this mean there's an article on the aerodynamics of arrows and the advisibility of protective eye-wear in an arrow dense environment?
Nope, it's the magazine projecting the government message and introducing a sub 100 g free flight concept that has the co-benefit of being health and safety and environmentally compliant. They suggest grants will be made available for those that can demonstrate need.
Perhaps an article recently excavated from the Hastings church on the aerodynamics of different types of feather? With a build of a superior R/C electric powered arrow?
Quote from: Squirrelnet on Mar 28, 2026, 06:04 PMI noticed that too, it smacks of a 'cunning plan' . No more 2 month delay 8) Good idea I think
Having, finally, received my copy I think it's good old fashioned cock-up rather than conspiracy.
They have changed the issue banner slightly, but it's also been shunted up the page from where it used to live and it looks to me as if the thumbnail for the free plan has been laid over it.
Checking with Colin and he says that the material he sent did have "March" in the legend.
QuoteHaving, finally, received my copy I think it's good old fashioned cock-up rather than conspiracy.
... but the technique is also used in the online version of the April edition.. sorry next issue (1067)
Either way it must make life a lot easy with stocking it in newsagents
Quote from: TheLurker on Mar 28, 2026, 09:23 PM'Issue no. 1066'
Oooh, does this mean there's an article on the aerodynamics of arrows and the advisibility of protective eye-wear in an arrow dense environment?
Am I the only one who's actually made a 1:1 scale model of that history-changing arrow? (This was for a family fancy-dress shindig back in 2022.)
Do you think haro0ld would have stopped smiling with an arrow in the other eye as well? ;D
John
I decided that at 82 I no longer needed all the magazines. I had an almost complete collection of Model Builder as well as a number of years of Aeromodeller and some Polish magazines as well. I just gave them away to a lady that may sell them on e-bay. Later I had a gentleman from west of Fort Worth come over with a trailer and gave him most of the rest of the kits and built cl models. I just wanted them to go to a good home!
Crikey! Two, small, miracles in one day. First and most astonishing; a Saturday post*; second the post was the "April" edition of AM.
*I could rant for Britain on the deplorable service provided of late by Royal Mail. If I was Big Ears I'd insist they took my fizzog off the stamps.
Does anyone know what is the current situation with Aeromodeller Magazine.
Are there still "printer problems"?
I've taken up the internet version of Aeromodeller, it's not the same as the nice one plopping through the post but at least I receive it on time !
Peter
My issue 1068 (still no month on the cover but this would be the May issue) plopped on my doorstep about two weeks ago.
Quote from: Stunthenk...still no month on the cover...
Chris was right about this, see up-thread; it is deliberate.
I was nattering with Colin at Trinity a month or three back and he said the reason the publishers have done this is because newsagents weren't putting the magazines on the shelves when they
finally turned up because the inclusion of the month made them seem out of date.
Why are they still only "finally" turning up!
Quote from: Fun Flyer on Jun 03, 2026, 01:08 AMWhy are they still only "finally" turning up!
Ahh, that'd be a question for Doolittle.
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The latest Aeromodeller arrived today, my wife said oh your 'Afro Deller' magazine is here ;D !!!! :o :o :o
Mine also arrived today.
I recently subscribed to the Pocketmags digital version of AeroModeller, after my subscription to the proper version ran out at issue 1067. I have succesfully downloaded and printed issues 1069 and 1070, but I can't find issue 1068, which I believe was May 2026. For those of you with a Pocketmags subscription, I'd really like to know if it's there or not.
Yes, Mike. I have 1068 through Pocketmags. Maybe your subscription didn't start in time to catch it ( check in your account to see when your subscription year ends - if it's May in 2027 then you missed out). You can always buy the issue as a back issue
Thanks Jeremy. I don't have a problem paying for it as a back issue, but I can'find it amongst the back issues. Mike.
Quote from: Mike Thomas on Jun 21, 2026, 07:26 AMThanks Jeremy. I don't have a problem paying for it as a back issue, but I can'find it amongst the back issues. Mike.
Hmmm. That stumps me.
How about this for a cunning plan? Don't use your account but search for AM using the search function on the front page of Pocketmags. That should show you everything published, I think
I've already done that Jeremy, and that didn't work either. I have contacted Pocketmags by email, detailing the problem, but haven't had a reply yet. Mike.
Mike,
If you can't scare up a copy of No. 1068 by other means let me know your address and I'll send you my, paper, copy. I've just had a flick through and there's nothing in it that I need to refer back to.
Cheers,
Lurk
That's very kind of you Lurks, but as it has turned out in the last 15 minutes, it won't be necessary. See what follows, Mike
"How about this for a cunning plan? Don't use your account but search for AM using the search function on the front page of Pocketmags. That should show you everything published, I think"
Apologies, you were right. What I did was search on Google "Pocketmags Aeromodeller". I did not log in. And there right at the top was the issue that I was looking for. I then had to log in, in order to put it in the cart.I paid my money, printed 50 pages, and Im looking at it now..
Clearly, the key to it showing up was "Don't use your account". I still am a bit bewildered that you have to start the process anonymously. Still, all's well that ends well. And once again, thanks. Mike
Mike
I'm afraid that in order to work out an issue with a computerised system, you have to try to think like a late teen boy who doesn't get out much (actually at all), only consumes takeaway food and energy drinks with vodka or tequila, is frightened of gurls and spends all his hours in darkened rooms with computers.
Do you wonder that ordinary people find the way that the programs they develodon't make a huge amount of sense?
{At least they don't walk on my lawn!!!}
My electronic AM hit the screen today. Great report on Welsh Fly by Chris and a tour de force report of the Indoor FF Scale Nats by Pete!
Well done Gents
Paper copy, No. 1070 (152), yesterday. So still trailing by a month.
Quote from: Jmk89 on Jul 16, 2026, 01:11 PMMy electronic AM hit the screen today. Great report on Welsh Fly by Chris and a tour de force report of the Indoor FF Scale Nats by Pete!
Well done Gents
Thank you- I was rather taken with the cover, I must admit! :) I see I made one or two little caption and name errors in my Indoor Nats report, but hopefully not too many. Very pleased that Colin included all the photos (most courtesy of Peter Evers, Chris and Lurk).
Lurk, I think perhaps the paper copy trailing the digi copy by a month may now be a permanent thing? Happy to be proved wrong though. I still subscribe to the paper one, but sometimes crack and get the e-version too, as I did today.
Oh WOW ;D ;D ;D
And an Andy Blackburn free plan for the Sturmovik !!!
Quote from: Squirrelnet on Jul 16, 2026, 04:00 PMAnd an Andy Blackburn free plan for the Sturmovik !!!
I
think I've got some film of Pete Heywood trimming/flying his build of this at Trinity in April '22. Want a copy for your channel if I can find it?
Good afternoon to all,
apart the annoying question of the suppression of Year/Month, yesterday I received (in Italy) my paper copy of #152 (!!!).
Please can someone confirm that in the central pages (the plan of the Sopwith Pup) the drawing is practically blank? Maybe traced with almost invisible ink? :) :)
Yes it's a printing issue they had apparently with CAD plans , something to do with unspecified line width ..or something
Anyway there is a work around - a FREE download site for Aeromodeller free plans to get the original PDF set up by the Editor Colin Sharman
The new AeroModeller Free Plan digital download service can be accessed at:
http://quickconnect.to/techdudenas (http://quickconnect.to/techdudenas)
The login username is AM-InnerZone
The password is Aero-Download-Site-25
Quote from: Squirrelnet on Jul 17, 2026, 05:57 PMYes it's a printing issue they had apparently with CAD plans , something to do with unspecified line width ..or something
Anyway there is a work around - a FREE download site for Aeromodeller free plans to get the original PDF set up by the Editor Colin Sharman
The new AeroModeller Free Plan digital download service can be accessed at:
http://quickconnect.to/techdudenas (http://quickconnect.to/techdudenas)
The login username is AM-InnerZone
The password is Aero-Download-Site-25
Thank you!
Paolo
Issue 1071 (should have been marked 'August 2026') finally arrived here in Amersfoort today. Unfortunately, there seems to be no 'catch-up' from issue to issue, working towards shipping dates in the month previous of issue. Furthermore, the number of pages have been reduced compared with issue 1064 (January 26). That had 68 pages, since then there have only been 52. In printers terms that has been one sheet of 16 pages less, not counting the 4 cover pages. So nowadays Aeromodeller contains ony three 16 page sheets in stead of four. A reduction of 25%. There has been no according reduction in price.
Luckily the content has remained very interesting, especially if you like FF scale....