Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2004

I need about 150GBP worth of servos (HS225MG and Futaba S3305) and I'm
tempted by the current exchange rate to get them from the US.  I would be
interested to hear from anyone who has done this recently, recommendations
as to who to buy from, cautionary tales etc.

I have been mixing my own fuel for a few years now however, it has become
impractical to buy the ingredients instead of just buying a gallon already
premixed or so it appears.  Does anyone have suggestions for 2 stroke oil
(that will mix with methanol)?  Cheapest I am finding is ...

Hi group,
Has anyone build a "motor-less" model yet? That is, one without the
conventional turbines or motors, using some kind of solid-state drive
system?

I was just wondering if anyone out there is making up their own custom
servo extensions for Futaba/JR/Hitec/Airtronics Z?  And if so, have
you found a good source for the 3 conductor servo wire, the plastic
male and female connectors, and the metal pins and sockets?  These

Has anyone done folding wings on a Top Flite .60 Corsair F4U?  I'll be starting
that project for my wife later this year, and she wants folding wings REALLY
badly.  <grin> TIA!
Dr.1 Driver

I'd just like to let you all know I am just about to issue divorce
proceedings against SWMBO.
I'd like to let you know because she won't talk to me - but I think I've got
a clear cut case and any sort of normal judge will probably transport her to

I'd like to know what you guys think about 20-25 size engines that are
currently available.  
Before everybody jumps in with a recommendation too soon, here is what
I'm looking for:

I have a Hitec flash 5 sx   (4+ 1/2 channels because a channel perform with
3 position selector)
I want upgrade the radio , adding channels but I can´t find help in
Internet..

This is related to my other thread "need engine recommendation".   I
have a collection of FP engines, several in each size from 10 to 60,
leaving out only the 35.  I recently built two identical Small Wonders
(15 size parasol wing from RCM plans) for myself and a friend.   I put a

Hello Eveyone,
Thank you to everyone who gave me input on starting a plans plotting
service.  I have taken all your thoughts into consideration and here are the
results:

I am TRYING to cover the control surfaces on my TopFlight P-40.  The
plane is glassed and will be painted.  I am attaching the Koverall with
Sig StixIt.
The problem:  When I try to trim the Koverall I wind up with "threads"

anyone know of flying  clubs (rc electric's preferred) in the Yuma, or El
Central area ???
TIA

Boy, if i had it to do over again I would have never purchased this kit.
The "instructions" horrible.   I already screwed up the pylon mount
fairing. I couldnt identify the parts from the plans. I cut up some
plastic strips to match what i saw on the plan and later found out the

Hi all. This is a re-post under a better heading.
            I'm flying a swept-forward FW similar to the XBow and
Bird-o-Prey series. Being extremely short coupled in pitch, it is very
'labor intensive' to fly. I've temporarily installed extended tail booms

Well I dont know how this is going to turn out, but so far not so good. I
purchased a NIB G23 from a guy on RCU and he has had my money order now for
a week, says he shipped but has no tracking information. Anyone here know
what I should do ? I have called my bank where I purchased ...