Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2004

I am considering getting either the Magic 3D or the Magic extra 300L. How is
the quality of these ARF's? Is it comparable to other ARF kits like Hangar
Nine or Sig?
Kevin.

I have one of those latex/rubber 1/4 scale WWI pilot busts.  What is the best
paint to use on it (gas engine)?  TIA!
Dr.1 Driver
"There's a Hun in the sun!"

I'm soon to start building my first RC aircraft, a glider. Once I've built
the glider and start flying construction will start on a powered aircraft.
If all goes to plan, the powered aircraft will be complete approximately the
same time I'm ready to transition to powered flight.

A lot of you airshow buffs are familiar with Jim Leroy and his wild Pitts
conversion, the "BULLDOG"...  He's movin' air close to the deck with 400+HP
courtesy of LyCon...  Shades of Bevo Howard...
Recently I did a graphics job for a fellow in Oregon who wanted to do a

       Is it just my browser or are the classifieds pages down on
www.bmfa.org.uk ?
Andy

Windy today but my mate still flew his capiche. minutes later he was looking
for it in the woods.
His feed back said that it structural failure and looking at the wing its
very weak in the middle.

...of "Tan" (TOPQ216) MonoKote to finish a repair job for a friend....  12"
square should be plenty... Hate to buy a full roll for such a small job...
Got any scraps in your stash?
Will trade vinyl graphics for same...  Email off list if you can help..

In only a few months since I've been introduced to Li Poly batteries,
the developments in Lithium Polymer batteries grew in leaps and
bounds. Please witness the following specs and prices;
2 series,  8.5amp (nominal) li-poly 850mah 7.4 volt pack    $29.28

Does anyone know where the gas could be leaking from?  
It seems as if everything is in check, but I get gas
leakage when ever the airplane is not level.
I really do not want to take apart the plane to get to

I will shortly be needing a fist-full of ribs - sorry, make that four
- for a scratch built 5.5m scale glider. Does anyone know of a UK
service for laser cutting parts for me?

Anyone know of a model available of the silver dart ?
Regards
Reed
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A while ago I bookmarked the the RC&ME website.  I just visited and find
that it has not been updated for nearly two months.  I think I remember
now why I stopped buying the mag, that also seemed to be the same each
month....

Alienator with or without rudder which is the best out of the two.
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Cheers

I recently bought some pins, sockets and wire to make up some Futaba type
servo leads. Unfortunately I haven't been able to locate a crimping tool.
Maplin do the bits but there isn't a suitable gadget in their tool section.
Does anyone have a tool description and source please?