Sanwa M17S
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InsightScale All things model building

Model building inspires people of all ages – worldwide. InsightScale is a magazine for modern model building, accompanying a hobby that has long been more than just a pastime. Technology, precision, and creativity are merging more strongly than ever before. New trends, innovative materials, and digital technologies are shaping the scene in a lasting way. Electric drives, autonomous controls, realistic simulations, sustainable energy sources, and increasingly complex kits are opening up new perspectives for model builders and making model building a versatile, future-oriented experience.

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Traxxas TRX-4

We too couldn’t resist and built a Ford F-150 based on the TRX-4. Now, some might say it’s available for purchase… True, but we wanted something different. The Traxxas Ford F-150 is a so-called High-Trail model with a long wheelbase of 336mm. While

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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 becoming powerful counterparts, combustion engines, which are very similar in sound to their large prototypes, continue to have an overwhelming fascination for model enthusiasts. This

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Gluing, Sealing, and Painting

What techniques and products can be used to achieve a perfect result in model making? We at ScaleMonkey are constantly finding that more and more questions are arising here. The global market and new media such as social networks, forums, and model building

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The tool for your hobby

Anyone who enjoys spending many hours on model building will quickly realize the significant importance of high-quality tools. For beginners and minor repairs, inexpensive or older tools may suffice, but anyone who truly loves their hobby will sooner or later come to know

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In InsightScale, we test, fly, and drive everything that makes the hearts of model builders beat faster. As a magazine by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, we share well-founded experiences, give practical tips, and shed light on current developments as well as proven classics. Our articles are intended to inspire, inform, and invite participation. InsightScale stands for authentic model building – according to the guiding principle: “By model builders. For model builders.”

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