Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / October 2003

Can anyone explain the difference between a standard piston ring, which I
understand, and a dykes ring ( no puns please ) which I don't. How does it
differ from the normal type of ring?
The reason? I just got hold of another OS45 FSR, and this one is dykes ringed,

I am looking for the Airfoil Section for the Midwest G202. I need to build a
new set of wings and dont have the plans or the old wings.
any help would be appreciated.
thanks

A friend of mine broke the fuel nipple off his G38 walbro carburetor and
does not know how to replace it. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

While mulling over some way to add exponential to a basic no-frills set
up, the following idea popped up:
             In the normal configuration, the servo arm at neutral
stands 90 degrees to the pushrod. Now if the servo arm at neutral were

Hey all
I am building my first plane, a Sig Kadet LT-40 kit, I am not too sure what
engine and propeller would work best for this plane. I have been reading
forums, newsgroups, reviews and just about everything I can find about

The thermometer was reading 5 C and there was no wind.
Time for a thermal vest and a trip to the moors.
Smoke from cottage chimneys was rising straight up and once on the moor
it was very quiet, no intrusive noises and not a breath of wind.

Building a wing to fit on existing fuselage/ tail plane
Hi everyone – I have just spent nine wonderful days teaching myself to
fly (or rather circle round and crash-land) on a remote hill ridge in
the Scottish Highlands.  The amazing thing is my J. Perkins "Easy

Anyone built this plane?..Are their a set of plans available?  RC model...If,so
will blow them up to 80", to make it IMAA legal....thanx

Anyone out there have experience putting the smoke tubing in a muffler for a
gasser.  I have a muffler and need to put the smoke fittings in/on it.  I had
"heard" that I could just pipe it into te muffler and it would work fine due to
the heat the gasser makes.  A few opinions would ...

I'm just interested to know if anyone buy parts or equipment online in
Canada, if so what is the best Canadian site and why do you think so. Also
interested to know what is the recommend Nitro cars or Nitro buggies I
should look into and why.

  I need one that works.  Any low band freq.  If you have one to sell,
   Email me at ccrobins@ktc.com
   Thanks,
    CR

I'm, about to buy a Lil' Trickler.  My flying sessions are usually
spontaneous and invariably I have not put my batteries on charge. The Lil'
Trickler would allow me to place my Rx, Tx, and glow driver batteries on
trickle charge and leave them there indefinitely insuring that ...

Does anyone have any experience of dealings with this company?
Thanks
Steve

Hi there....any tips as to putting monocote over it's matching 'top flite'
spray. The heat from my hot iron lifts the paint off the plane while I'm
trying to cover ....any suggestions?...Thanks...Jim

Anyone know of a source of plans, preferably around 6' span? This thing is so
ugly it's neat!