Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2003

Anyone have experience with these two planes?  Any real difference
between them?  I had a G.P. Kaos 40 which I put tip plates on, a
snapshot camera in the wing, and converted from retracts to tail
dragger after a crash.  It was a great flyer :(dearly departed after

Hey all.
My coworker (who doesnt have Usenet at home)
just got his first kit - the p-51 mentioned above.
Its a 36" wingspan plane calling for a .049 - .10 engine and a 2-4 channel radio.

Hello gang....
I recently saw BOTH of these planes  at  the field  both were for sale
but were too expensive (according to the guys who know more than me..)
told me that if i wanted them it would be better to just go and buy

Has anybody heard about the NexSTAR trainer from Hobbico?  I guess it comes
with a chopped up version of Realflight that the Transmitter works with.
The plane also comes with the Co-Pilot auto leveling system.  According to
the instructions it only takes 20 minutes to setup the ...

I would like to introduce my 7 year old son to RC flying. Could anyone
recommend a suitable aircraft? I was thinking of an electric one to start
off with
thanks in advance

Hi All. Just built a tiger moth electric, and hooked everything up as per
instructions. THrottle doesn't work. Futaba, and all the mechanics, motor
etc work fine. Instructions unclear as to proper connections. Help and
suggestions appreciated. I need winter practice so I can fly my ...

Check this out
http://www.cre.gov.uk/media/nr_arch/2003/nr031027.html
Trefor

I need to solder in a replacement antenna wire on my Futaba R136F  35MHz
receiver ( the aerial got ripped in half in a crash yesterday and I didnt
find the other half)
Can anyone tell me the exact length of a 35MHz receiver antenna wire?

Got a Hobby?
Every person in the UK has a hobby or interest of some kind, but often do
not know others in their area who share that interest. Hence
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What should I put between the seams in my balsa sheeting?
  Thanks

If anybody knows the whereabouts of Jim Newman, designer of the RCM/Midwest
Strikemaster (1974 RCM construction article), can you let him know that I am
looking for him.
A friend of mine and I are building a couple of prototypes of the "Super

I have a Futaba Skysport 6A radio.  It has mixing functions:
elevator to flap
flaperon with aileron differential
Can this transmitter be used with a Zagi 400X which requires elevon mixing?

Does anyone have a list of people (and the URL they can be found at) in
the UK who can supply NiCAD/NiMH packs built-up to spec ?  (I already
know about overlander btw).
Thanks,

FYI

Subject: Fw: EC Conference Call Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 8:56:19 -0600 From:
"sfrank69" Original sender's name:    Richard Hanson Original sender's

Does anyone know if there is a club flying in or near Cromer, Norfolk, I
would be grateful if anyone could help.
Thanks in advance
Duncan