Ever feel that need for speed? Let DIY's Radio-Control Crash Course help you give in to that urge -- at least vicariously. In this DIY special Chris Chianelli, host of DIY Radio Control Hobbies, gives step-by-step instructions for three exciting projects designed to introduce novices to the world of radio-control hobbies: an easy-to-build beginner airplane known as a backyard flyer, a radio-controlled 4x4 truck and a scale-model race car. This segment focuses on assembly of the Merlin (TM) -- a beginner-level, easy-to-operate "backyard flyer." The Merlin operates on an electric motor and can be built from scratch using no tools. The model can be fully assembled in a couple of hours. Because it flies so quietly and is so simple to operate, it can be flown in a flying area that's convenient and relatively small -- such as your backyard. Click here for part 1 of Radio Control Backyard Flyer
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