Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / September 2003

Listed on eBay, brand new, boxed Futaba Challenger R/C setup including
transmitter, receiver, 4 servos and other accessories.  Full details in
the listing:  
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3146055565

About to put together a Flip 3D and am wondering if there are any things
that need modification/strengthining etc, will put a Saito 72 in the plane.
Are there any other setup items that need special attention for serious 3D
flying?

Has anyone ever installed a polyswitch in a Futaba Skysport?
If so...instructions?...photos?...?

  I am new to this NG and working on my 4th RC airplane. I am building a
1/6th scale Dh2 Beaver on floats (96" span) and am in the process of
installing a Du Bro 24 oz fuel tank to go with a Super Tiger .90 -2 stroke.
Tank is aproximately 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" by about 8 inches long with ...

Hello, I am new to this hobby, and would appreciate some help in this
area.
I have a Hangar 9 J-3 cub that I've recently completed and need to
balance.

What do most of you use to add a little weight to the front end of your RC
plane. I am only 5-10 ozs off... Any good easy solutions? Thanks ahead of
time...

I have just purchased a Mugen Seiki MBX 4 (less engine).
Any suggestions on what engine I should buy appreciated.
Brent
PS.. remove the NOSPAM from my email address.

For the last few days since the change RCU has had fewer users than RGROUPS
and I pointed  it out a few times here. After yesterdays posts about it,
obviously seen by both sides of the issue I was amazed to see the guest
users on RCU jump up by 500 users,  since then by removing the ...

I have a Zenoah G23 which just barely will not pass the noise
regulations at our field.  Does anyone know of any "quiet" mufflers
for that engine, or have any experience modifying standard mufflers?
Thanks

Welcome to this new Model Hot Air Ballooning group. This group is a great
idea for people who are interested in Model Ballooning. I do not have a
Model Balloon yet but I think that with this group all Model Ballooners all
around the globe will have a chance to post messages, sell ...

I'm building a Tiger 60 and the supplied wing trailing
edge was pretty warped. I should have replaced it,
but didn't. I thought that pinning it flat and all the rest
of the ribs, sheeting, etc. would pull it back into shape.

Can any of you guys bung me in the right direction as to finding a buddy
lead that is SQUARE to round as the new age trannys are now changed cos the
greedy bastards over in japan have changed them so as we cant make up a
lead with din plugs.

i have this idea im bouncing around in my head.
i have a CHEAP radio i use for training (jr 4 channel) it has no dual
rate function.
i have used a dual rate radio (for slave) and found this to be ideal

Who here is going, and does anyone have a list of the trade people that will
be there?
Tom

I am moving to US and I plan to bring my Tx along. The Tx is an
eclipse 7 with transmitter module which at present is 40MHz. I saw
72MHz transmitter module for hitec eclipse on towerhobbies and I
wonder if I can just plug the module in to convert my Tx to 72MHz. Of