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InsightScale All Things Scale Modeling

Model making is a leisure activity that has always inspired people of all ages around the world. This hobby is constantly evolving: new trends are constantly emerging, and modern technologies and innovative materials are finding their way into the workshops of model builders. Electric drives, autonomous controls, realistic simulations, sustainable energy sources and increasingly complex kits are just some of the current highlights. All of this makes model building even more exciting and versatile.

In our „InsightScale“ magazine, we test, fly and drive everything that has to do with model making. We share our experiences with you and invite you to contribute your own ideas – true to the motto: „From model builders for model builders“.

Traxxas TRX-4

We also got carried away and built a Ford F-150 based on the TRX-4. Now some people will say that you can buy one… That’s right, but we wanted something different. The Ford F-150 from Traxxas is a so-called high-trail model with a long wheelbase of 336mm. That’s quite nice,

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Saito Fg-90R3

A three-cylinder radial engine for the highest demands Despite the rapid development of electric motors, which are increasingly turning into powerful counterparts, combustion engines, which are very similar in sound to their big role models, continue to hold an overwhelming fascination for model enthusiasts. This applies in particular to radial

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Bonding, sealing and varnishing

Which techniques and which products can be used to achieve perfect results in model making? At ScaleMonkey, we have noticed time and again that more and more questions are arising in this area. The global market and new media such as social networks, forums and model-making events are creating new

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Aero-Naut “Comtesse” our building report

We had been toying with the idea of building a precious wood boat for a long time. Now my wife has become enthusiastic about an Italian sports boat while on vacation. Unfortunately, this Pedrazzini Vivale Veloce in the original a little beyond our budget, so we decided … we will

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The tool for your hobby

Anyone who enjoys spending many hours building models will quickly realize how important high-quality tools can be. Inexpensive or outdated tools may be sufficient to start with and for minor repairs, but if you really love your hobby, you will sooner or later get to know and appreciate the right

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