Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / April 2004

I was presented with an OS Wankel as a Christmas present.
It is allegedly a .30 cu. in. capacity.
Can anyone tell me how it compares with a normal .30 two stroke in terms of
fuel consumption and the sort of model in which to install it?

Hi everyone... I just got in this group and had a quick question. I recently
got a Thunder Tiger GP40 engine from a friend, and I would like to get the
manual. Does anyone have a scan or copy they can send me? I think I have
found the correct exploded parts diagram for it, but I ...

I have finished a Lanier Extra 3.25. I have installed two servos for aileron
control.
I would like to use spoilerons ( upward ) to minimize tip stall on landings.
How can I do it whit this equipment?

Can anyone tell me what the Senior Telemaster wing rib profile is?  It
doesn't appear to be a simple Clake Y as I expected.  I just want to be
able to build a new wing by telling my computer program what ribs to
print and cut.

Hot Fuel Proof! What does that really mean? I have a plane that is entirely
sheeted in 1/32 balsa. I want to paint this plane in a sliver and Gold paint
scheme. The paint I have is exterior enamel. Nowhere on the can does it say
"Hot Fuel Proof". I painted a 3 X 6 piece of balsa ...

I am looking for a battery cycler/charger that will do at least 5 Nicad
cells and Nimh also, would like to keep the price to something under $90.00
or so if possible, any suggestions??
Thanks,

I ran across an article about using a couple % of acetone in fuel. Anyone
actually done this? After my LHS switched from 15% Nitro, castor/synthetic
blend to 15% Nitro, 18% straight synthetic, I have had to re-adjust
everything I have used it in. It may be a coincidence, but planes ...

I have mixed up some new 2st. and 4st. glow plugs, how do I tell them apart
?
Matt S.

I have a YS 91 and it is quitting on me randomly. I had this engine in another
plane and retired it, no crash.  I can see no bubbles in the fuel line and
after it quits, a back flip of the prop starts it right back up.  I am
stumped...  Any ideas here? Anyone with the same problem.  ...

IRVINE 53. That is one sweet running engine. I don't know if other IRVINE
engines run like mine but this is the easiest starting engine I have ever
owned. I have owned , Enya, Super Tiger, OS and Fox. I am not saying the
other engines I have owned were not good engines. What I am ...

I am new to flying.  I built a tether control model and i am anxious
to try it out.  I went outside when it was finished and threw it with
out the motor attached just to see it fly. It fell backwards and broke
the rudder. :}  Anyway, i realized that flying it in my concrete back

I just completed building an F6F Hellcat and I have a paint question. I have
some Testors Sea Blue enamel paint in the bottle and want to dillute it down
for brushing. What would you recommend for thinning the paint? Can I use the
Aero Gloss dope thinner? I have a can of this ...

I am currently finishing a Sig Somethin' Extra and am considering whether or
not to include the wire tail supports.  The tail section seems pretty
sturdy, and I would like to know if the tail supports are worth the effort.
Has anyone had any incidents of tail failure or flutter when ...

I was asked to help a guy out with his plane, a Four Star 60 with a new
Saito 100. The plane had flown before, he swapped engines and radios. I
dialed in the engine and did a pre-flight, Up elevator, right rudder, Right
aileron. Everything fine, so he taxied out and flew the plane. ...

I have a gift card good for use at the Discovery Store
(http://shopping.discovery.com) and was looking to perhaps pick up a
gift for my dad. He always wanted an RC plane when he was a kid and
never got one. They have a few models for sale and I'm wondering if