In the past, creating accurate replicas of models and fantasy objects was a task left to the most talented of cosplayers. These props need not be functional, though. [Steve Johnstone] takes replica ...

Historically, remote control aircraft were produced much like their early full-sized counterparts. Wooden structures were covered with adhesives and taut fabric membranes. Other techniques later came ...

I brought three of my favorite 3D printed RC planes out to the runway and filmed them up close and in the air. You’ll see my ...

In this clip I show off a fun little project we put together at the old airstrip. I designed and 3D printed a small dummy payload for my RC plane, loaded it with paper and snaps, and mounted it under ...

It was supposed to be a big moment for the two brothers — both University of Virginia engineering students — the culmination of months of designing and refining. On a sunny day last August, Steven ...