Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2003

Can anyone point me to any websites which contain nice colour pics of
Lancasters please.
I'm looking for inspriration for the finish on my electric lancaster,
preferably something a bit different to the traditional dark earth/green and

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Has anyone used the stock nylon pushrods that come with the Somethin' Extra
kit?  I typically use solid wire rods, but would like to stick with the kit
contents if there have been no problems.
Mike

Looks to be an interesting program on Discovery channel tonight, 9 pm Eastern.
Titled, How High Can You Fly? Though primarily about model rockets, (from the
previews). I know more then one or two of us here has dabbled in that part of
the hobby. May be worth a look for all who ...

I am assembling a Protech Cougar which has the firewall pre-drilled for the
engine bearers so that the centreline of the engine crankshaft is level with
the centreline of the fuel tank. The instructions state that this should be
the case, but I thought that the it's the needle valve ...

How long does it take to get your new AMA card? I sent a check on Oct 10th and
the AMA website still hasn't shown it yet? TAI, Dan.

Anyone else seen this system? Rayovac has put out a battery/charger combo
that includes a charger that will "safely" charge four 2000mah AA or AAA
cells in 15 minutes for up to 1000 charges! I don't know if you have to use
their cells only but it is intriguing to say the least. I ...

I asked the owner  of a model shop if it would be a good idea to learn how
to fly with a slow electric plane and  then  shift over to gas.  He said I
could but that I would have to buy a whole new rc control; the rc controls
for an electric wouldn't work on a gas plane.   Is he ...

As subject, FF8 sets wanted.  At least two off, good condx please, good
prices paid.
Direct emails please, with price.
David

if god invented the RC system, he forgot to say the rules about how to use
it !
see this, they are crasy I tell you.
http://www.leech.dk/1982_Toyota_Camry_RC.wmv

Just a simple question if you want to use LiPo cells as a receiver battery
you need two cells in serie. Two times 3.6V = 7.2V. Maximum RX voltage is
6V. How do make the voltage drop (diodes??)
Does LiPo batteries suit as RX batteries?

I visited the LMA show at Cosford this year.
One of the stands i remember specialised in decals, numbers etc.
I cant remember who they were, does anybody know or know where I a can get
decals etc.

I just got RF G2 because I haven't soloed, and I'm getting tired of
all the CA glue I was using on my last plane.  One of the guys at the
field said someone had a download to put an Avistar into the
RealFlight.  Does anyone know where this might be?

I have just repaired a Ripmax Rapier that I was given, but unfortunately no
instructions, is there anyone out there that could either email me the
instruction booklet or at least let m know where the C of G is?
Thanks alot

can anyone point me in the right direction for a power supply for a foam
cutting bow.??
thanks