Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2004

Looking for input on the possibilities on the following.
A R/C Hot Air Balloon.
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I am considering starting a plans plotting service.  I have the equipment to
print 36" wide by 72" tall plans in black and white or full color.  This
service would be available to folks who either have hand sketches or
computer drawings of their model designs.

Check it out folks.  Functional Spread Spectrum for R/C.  Food for thought!
http://www.auav.net/spread_spectrum_radio.htm
Chuck

I'm a glow guy for sure, but have two electrics that I enjoy very much: a
Zagi and an ElectroStreak.
I'm interested in upgrading the ElectroStreak.  I'm currently flying it with
a Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem motor and 1900SCR NiCad packs.  The speed control

Hi group
             I'm flying a homebrew swept-forward wing similar to the
foamie 'XBow' and 'Bird-o-prey' series. Except mine is balsa and CF. The
plane is very 'labor intensive' to fly, particularly in the pitch axis.

How far should the end of the needle valve housing project into the
carby ? This is on a basic carby with air bleed idle setting.
Looking through the bore of the throttle barrel should the end of the
needle valve be seen to be flush with the side of the carby or should it

Hi all..
Can anyone tell me what size the engine muffler bolts are on a Thunder
Tiger GP-42 Engine.
Are the 3mm?

Is there any trade in value for the original Realflight to Full G2?
Knifedge website leads me to believe there is, but I can't find anyting
on Towers website.

Yep the stars n stripes one around 6 foot. On the start of installing the
engine, it seems like a massive amout of side thrust on the front firewall.
If i lay a square across the fuzz its around 8m/m in difference. Surely
thats way over whats needed if any?

Correct way to apply the extreme 330 decals. Thanks

I'm in the process of putting an old trainer back into the air. I bought an
old airframe and I'm slowly filling it with the appropriate bits. It's a .46
trainer and I'm unsure of what capacity fuel tank I should use. Can anyone
be of any assistance?

On this well informed and clever ng., there must be someone with all the
'gen' on battery technology ; that is, present and future.
Please assume I know nothing about this subject, because that way, I'll
collect the knowledge with out the risk of missing something plus the fact I

Take a look at www.ukskies.co.uk about 600 aircraft types and variants.
Covers civil aircraft (inc ex military), covers airliners, light aircraft,
microlights and all sorts.  Has very many unusual aircraft and indeed unique
aircraft.

Does anyone know who long a 40 size engine will run on a 8oz. tank.
I need your expertise!!