Interview Michael Vollmer

Interview Michael Vollmer
Écrit par RC4EVER
Dimanche, 07 Juin 2015 17:35
RC4Ever.com is proud to give the mic to Michael Vollmer, a very well known designer in the
RC industry. For those of you who don't know him yet, don't miss this interview where he'll
answer some questions and give his vision on the industry.
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Interview Michael Vollmer
Écrit par RC4EVER
Dimanche, 07 Juin 2015 17:35
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Interview Michael Vollmer
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Dimanche, 07 Juin 2015 17:35
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Interview Michael Vollmer
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