Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2003

I am getting into electric and have the following for sale.  Please make a
reasonable offer, all others will be ignored.  I will ship but the buyer
must pay all crating and shipping charges.  Pictures available upon request.
Money orders only.

I have an Irvine Q40 .40 engine that has been disassembled. I am busy
putting it back together but have found the piston is not symmetrical so
can't decide which way round to install it!
Please can anyone help me?

Can anyone offer a comparison between the Sky Fox & the Benzin (or new
Benzin Acrobatic)??
I want to fly 'scale', not 3D, and move to a Airwolf fuselage later on.
I'm just looking for pros and cons to each.

I'm getting out of the RC Hobby.
I have many engines, receivers, servos, a Kyosho Sensation, a GP Giles,
chargers, field kits and much more.
Please contact me to get a detailed list by removing the X's from my email

I want to put together a small lighting system for my parkflier.  I bought a
pack of LED's from Miniatronics Corp.  It comes with 18 LED's and 18 470 Ohm
resistors.  The recommended voltage is 3 volts for the LED.  It says you can
use the resistors to prevent the LED from burning ...

I am considering using these instead of standards in my .40 P-51 kit.
Instead of (4) 311's I will use (4) 225's for a weight savings of 2
oz. For the throttle I will use an HS-81 instead of a 311 which will
save an additional ounce. My question is: Is saving 3 ounces going to

   I have a question about charging large Jell-Cell batteries.  I have
a large 12 volt Jell-Cell battery from SBS that I use the back of my
truck for fast charging some of my planes.  The battery is a 70 amp hour
batter.  Currently I use an automatic 12volt car battery charger set ...

I need a 3 channel transmitter for an Aerobird Challenger Electric RC
airplane. Must be Channel 3 to be compatible with my fuselages.
Most hobby places seem to be out of stock from manufacturer.
Thanks, Joe

Just building ("just", ha!!) the wing of my 81" spitfire and adding the
flaps.  To say they are a challenge is an understate,ment.  Added to the
challenge the hibging involves a goodly removal of lovely strength imparting
balsa.  So, are they damn well worth it?  Anyone built a ...

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I built a Sig Kommander years ago, intended to be my second model.  I have a
couple of other planes now, but this one has never been flown, mostly
because I am missing one of the main gear struts, and that kit as been
discontinued.  The part basically a piece of metal stock bent ...

I now have a friend's PT-40 restored and almost ready to fly.  I have a
problem with the OS 40 engine.  I can't keep it going properly.  It will
start with a little priming, but it's rough idling and sputters and stops.
I've tried adjusting the needle valve and the throttle screw, ...

Can anyone comment on the quality and performance of  this engine. It seems
to be a bargain at $89.99. I'm  on a limited budget and am considering
installing it in a 4 Star 60. Any suggestions on a reasonably-priced
alternate 2 stroke engine would be appreciated. I presently have a ...

Is the Fox .46 any good? Also , any idea where to get a muffler for it?
TIA , Steve

I've been bitten by the flying bug, but don't know where to turn. I
have been reading a lot of opinions and articles, but now I want to
start flying! I would like to end up with a model that I can fly in
our local parks and fields. I am tempted to get something like a