Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / October 2003

How to have an electric plane and not carry a battery pack.
http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/10/11/laser.plane.ap/index.html

I am looking for a 15 size engine to go on an old-timer where performance is
not of primary consideration.  Should run good and have a muffler.  You got it?
brokebob@aol.com  (broke=not working, retired=not working, retired=broke)

What shape and design will make the strongest spars for their weight?
When using cap spars and shear webs should the spars be wider, taller or
square?
Is a box beam with two cap spars and shear webs front and back stronger than

Is anyone using the Great Planes G2 Flight Simulator package?  I just got
mine and really like it but would like to find some more airplane files than
what Great Planes has on their web site.  In particular I'm looking for a
Stinger or any mid-wing that I can modify to look like a ...

Anybody know of a website offering free plans? I remember a long time ago I
stumbled across one but I can't for the life of me remember what it was
called.
thanks

test

Does anyone know of an equivalent to Humbrol #46 Clover?
It's a discontinued Humbrol colour and I need it or an equivalent for
a lower surface colour in 5 colour lozenge.
Bob Tomlinson

In another post, the allegation was made that when a modeler inadvertently
"turns on', that it negates his AMA insurance. I wrote to Carl Maroney and
this is his repley, with email addresses edited.
JR

Can anyone tell me the email or snail mail address of Ed Henry who may
still live in Sr. Louis?  I think he is the cartoonist that did the
Microhenrys in the AMA magazine.
Thanks

Hi pilots,
after 20 years inactivity now it's time to pickup the hobby we all like
again. One of the things I need is a nice and complete fieldbox. Who has a
sketch/ drawing of one that is complete and full of handy utillities that we

Left the zagi at home as it was not going to penetrate out from the
slope very well in this wind. Packed a Flair Heron into the car and
set off for the hills.
First decision... put my long hiking socks on, or tie them around my

They're selling a small drill press that's ideal for model makers at
the silly price of just £23. For that you get a 350W motor, no volt
release, cutout switch on the belt cover, 5 speeds via cone pullies,
13mm keyed chuck, partly adjustable table, depth stop and chuck guard.

I bought an airplane recently covered in fabric.
Don't know what brand.
It appears to be iron on covering with the color imbedded in the adhesive.
If I rub it with alcohol the color will be picked up on my paper towel.

One of our club members has/had a U can do. The tail came off in flight and
needless to say the plane was inthe can when I arrived this evening.  Have any
of you guys heard of any problems with the tail on this plane?  Eddie Fulmer

My rubber band powered RC project is about to fly, or at least attempt
ot fly.  It is a Herr Engineering 35.5" cub kit covered with solite.
All I need now is a battery for the receiver (GWS R-4P) and the 2 servos
(FMA PS20).  All together the current draw is 15.5 mA, that is with ...