Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / December 2003

    I've got a A-M diesel engine its about 50 years old in immaculate
condition.
I think its 1.0cc its got a red head & barrel can somebody tell me more
about it and is it worth anything.

how easy is it to self launch a twin jet racer edition on your own?
I can launch a Zagi 480 do I stand a chance of doing the same with a twin
jet . I only have seen a twin star at my club being self launched
Kevin

I have an Extra 300s ARF and it came with an 8oz tank.  I will be running a
K&B 65 Sportster with a 11X7 prop.  Assuming I'll be running about 1/2
throttle, about how much flight time can I expect.  I'd greatly appreciate
any info.  Thanks all.

Hi, can anyone point me to a supplier for a transmitter (MPX Royal
Evo) glove in the UK please?
Thanks!
Jeddy

Considering the great response I got to my last question about 4
stroke equivalents to a 60 size 2 stroke, here's another...
I have an old Guillows B-17 kit that has been sitting on the shelf for
14 years.  I can't remember why I purchased it, but it was before my

I have one of these puppies on its way to me now.  Has anyone had any
experience with one?  Any engine recommendations?  Anything I should be
aware of when I put it together?  More importantly, how does it fly?  :)
It is going to be joining a 1/7 Spitfire, so I am starting to get a

My son got one NIB in exchange for doing some work. It has no range.
About 3' with the antenna down, about 10'-15' with antenna up. At
that distance if you wave the transmitter antenna up and down,
the engine goes on and off.

Is it possible to thin CA glue? I bought a tube (couldn't figure out what
else to call it) of "inexpensive," "medium" CA adn it turns out it's much
more like a Thick CA. Is it possibly old and getting hard in the bottle? If
that is not it, could it be thinned down to be more ...

I wish this turkey would combine his postings rather than starting a
bejillion threads.
-- Mike Norton

Contact my at 563-3634 or remove the X's from my email.
I'm in the Ottawa Canada area.
I've also listed this stuff at the local community Web site for RC
www.Calmdays.com.

Contact my at 563-3634 or remove the X's from my email.
I'm in the Ottawa Canada area.
I've also listed this stuff at the local community Web site for RC
www.Calmdays.com.

I' seen a $15 off $150 code mentioned in the current flyer. I've got 2
of the current one but all I see in there is a card bound in with
variable discounts starting at $200. Where is the $15/$150 ? Does it
have anything to do with the Ad Number above my address on the cover?

I need to increase the amount of thrust I am getting from my
propeller.  I am limited in the fact that I do not want to change my
propeller or gear ratio.  So to my best knowledge, I have the
following options:

Contact my at 563-3634 or remove the X's from my email.
I'm in the Ottawa Canada area.
I've also listed this stuff at the local community Web site for RC
www.Calmdays.com.

$35
Contact my at 563-3634 or remove the X's from my email.
I'm in the Ottawa Canada area.
I've also listed this stuff at the local community Web site for RC