Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2003

Hi,
I've broke the long mix / Idle up switch on my ff7,
How do I get the circuit board out to replace it, Is it just a case of
undoing the locking knots and it will come out? or it at attatched to

I have seen a JR max 7 on ebay, and wondered if anyone here could answer the
following as the seller appears not to know !
Does this model have the usual JR trainer/dsc socket.
Is it mode changeable (throttle currently left - I fly right hand thottle)

Anyone know where to buy the above?
 Thanks,
  CR

I have some cells that have no identifying marks on them.  They have yellow
shrink wrap on each cell.  I have even cut the shrink wrap off one of the
cells to see if there are any markings on the battery case but there is not.
Any idea how I can identify the cell?  I am mainly ...

I bought a senior telemaster used , the ailerons are not attached and
I am thinking of cutting them so i can also have flaps. any thoughts
on that idea?
what size wheels ?

For those of you out there that have or currently fly a sig 4 star 60 ARF...
how much dihedral is in the wings if assembled by the instructions? Is it
completely flat or is there some angle? if so how much and how easy would it
be to remove this dehedral during the assembly process? ...

I found a link to a low-budget toy helicopter on another newsgroup.
The thing is, they are trying to sell this helicopter for about $90 and they
even have a video showing how it performs.
The helicopter lifts off, flies towards the cameraman so he has to step

I am trying this to see if it gets to you. I am in Canada and it won't let
me hook up a problem I have here. I need a canopy for a Vulcan with a 72"
wing. Does this person have an Email address? If not could you ask him for
me? It is a hard to come by item. Thanks for your trouble ...

Hello group,
Which do you like better for 60 size warbirds, 2c or 4c engines?
Any favorite engines?
thanks,  jk

Anyone have a Mariner?  I live in the northeast US and just ordered a
Mariner 120 (80" wingspan) for snow and water flying.  I am putting a
Saito 1.80 on it.  I've heard good things about the Mariner 40.
Mark

An electrician friend gave me a box of R/C related goodies he purchased
some time ago but never used. Included in the box is a JR XF622
6-channel computer radio setup which has never been used. As near as I
can figure he bought the equipment in either late 1996 or early 1997. On

Hi gang,
it's me again...  just another question...i'm installing my servos in
my servo tray I'm just wondering which horns to use? is there a method
to this?  a  formula even? or use the ones that closely  resemble the

I have just about finished and CG Extra 300.  The fuel tank
compartment seems to limit me to a 12 ounce tank.  I have a Sullivan
12 ounce flex tank that fits just right.  I have looked at a Dubro and
a Great Planes tanks and my limit is 12 ounces also.  Perhaps 12

I have been asked by new novice club members whether they should fly Mode 1
or 2.
These are guys who have never held a transmitter before whereas unlike me
coming from RC Cars (throttle left/steering right) seemed more natural to

I really miss the RCFAQ site that had performance figures (rpm/prop size)
for many engines.
Can any flyers of 1.20 four strokers tell me prop size and rpm figures they
are getting? Also the engine mfgr.and % of nitro fuel being used?