Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2004

Any body know a cheaper than £289 outlet for a FF9 transmitter Inwoods seem
to be the cheapest I have found and whats the diference between a helecopter
set and a aircraft set is it just the labels?
Kevin

one two, won too testing, one to

Has anybody found a cheaper alternative to the commercial CA debonders. I
just finished seizing up a tailwheel when the stuff wicked into the plastic
bracket.

I've just got into computing...Well better late than never. As
a result I've only just found this newsgroup...So sorry if this
question has been asked before.
The question is...Who makes kits for a radio control Piper Pawnee.

I'm putting together an order to Tower Hobbies, but can't find the
Tower Super Savers Club current Freebie in the offerings they mailed
me.
Is there any freebie for February SS Club orders?

OK people,  I would like a count of hands and some thoughts on what you would
pay for a quality reproduction of the old TF Schoolmaster - JR. Falcon - Jr.
Skylark, Sterling Mini-Mombo - TF Schoolgirl.  Any others you would like to
see?  How about a Skylane42?   Most of the listed ...

can anyone help me in regards to minature ignition coil winding. i
know i can buy them (modelectric)but i would like to have a go at
winding one, so i can run my home built 9cc aero engine

Just a quick quessy.,
when I use a charger -  any charger you care to name - to charge nicads,
NiMHs etc, I can set the current as I choose.  The box selects a voltage.
What's the voltage?

Is their a good reason why helicopter blades are always straight rather than
tapered ?
If you've seen the film, The Sixth Day, then you'll see what I mean.  The blades
on those heli's look more efficient to me (give more lift on the slower moving

I received these form a local Atlanta hobbyist who was prepared to take them
to the recycling center.  I have picked a few that intersted me, and am
auctioning the rest.  I am in Atlanta and local pickup is ok.  Thanks for
looking and feel free to ask any questions.

I have been doing some digging to find some information needed to
start a new project to build a RC (radio control) FM modulation
receiver for use with 72 MHz aircraft frequencies based on one of the
new PIC nanowatt chips.  I have come up with very little on the

A buddy and me got into the topicof what we used to clean our models after a
flying session.
He mentionned he uses auto windshield washer fluid- the winter type, not the
summer fluid, as the former contains alcohol.

I pranged my Thunder tigre trainer (MKII) last weekend, and broke the engine
mount (nothing else thankfully!).
Trouble is, I can't find a replacement engine mount to fit the existing
mounting points on the firewall.

Anybody built a Piper Cub kit (full build)?
Looking for a model around the 60-80 inch wing span, using a 40 / 46 or more
2 stroke.
Howard

I am semi-new to this hobby, I plan on buying a PT-40 which I know is a
great trainer plane. However I plan on sticking around this hobby for awhile
and would like to invest in a radio which I will be able to use later down
the line. So I am thinking of a 6 channel but which model ...