Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / April 2004

I ordered a Tower .75 engine and some other stuff from Tower Hobbies. I
placed the order on 30th May and the order was on my doorstep in Sydney
Australia five days later.
I order a lot of stuff from tower and the shipping is always reasonably

Anyone been yet?  I am thinking about driving up tomorrow.  I have never
been, but I here it is one of the best shows around.
www.toledoshow.com
If anyone has been, let me know what you thought.

I just got one of the emails wanting to ask me a question about something I was
selling on Ebay.  I do sell on ebay sometimes but had nothing on right now.
Thanks to whoever put up that info in the newsgroup.   I do have a virus
program but I got it first!!  I looked up the item ...

Who has the best prices on Saito 72's and 100's.
Thanx
Walt

NIB. Pristine. Beautifully covered in red & white iron-on covering. These
are $300 plus shipping new. This is a bargain.
See at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19164&item=3185448135&ssP
ageName=STRK:MESSE:IT

I ordered a Tower .75 engine and some other stuff from Tower Hobbies. I

i ran a 1 1/2 tanks of fuel through this new motor with a 11/6 prop. i
noticed some fuel coming out of the top head screw and the joint between the
muffler halfs so i tightened up all the screws on the motor. is this normal
? also is this enough breakin so i can fly it now ? i'm ...

I trying to build an Epp wing, most of it as done but i have no clue about
the radio stuff and servos what does what etc. Any one here in Nottingham Uk
could help me ?

Sorry chaps, but I still have a problem with the idle setting for this
motor.
I have tried the approved methods for setting-up without success.
Top end is fine and healthy, but the bottom end is just too rich. The air

Anyone with some experience with this type of rc tx antenna? Did using this
antenna reduce the range somehow? Any problems with the antenna not getting
a proper connection via the BNC connector?
In short, have you been happy with your new antenna?

Hey Gang,
I've got an older FS-120S-E that won't run for more than 15-20 seconds at a
time. (Another FS-120S-E works just fine on the same aircraft). I checked
the gap on the valves, they were fine. I have partially dis-assembled the

I have a reciever with an antenna wire that was broken about 3/4" from
the reciever case.  I stripped the wire and wound the broken ends and
soldered them together.  I then applied a good amount of vinyl tape
the joint.

years ago i tried a u.s.41cc gas engine on one of my planes ,,but the
radio/receiver picked up so much interference i never could get it to
work properly,, I would like to try gas engines again,, can someone
tell me  ( how important is it to use a PCM radio system with gas

Hi,
Is there anyone out there who is experienced with the Cox Pee Wee.  I
am having a time trying to start it.  I haven't attached it to my
plane yet, put rather to a two by four.  I am following the