Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / April 2004

I have found in my old magazines a plan for a twin boomed pusher model
called a EXP-1R and was wondering to change the plan slightly and make it
with a semi symmetrical section instead of a flat bottom wing, and putting
the tailplane at the bottom of the tail instead of twin boom T ...

Just was wondering why there is so much junk on the site recently?  I always
enjoyed the R/C info but it's almost not worth looking anymore.
Ray

This looks like a good, legit. deal to me. I am not advertising for
these guys, just thought I would share. Anyone see where this might be
a scam? Such as these are cheap imitations or distorted factory
seconds, or whatever? I ordered a pair, so I'll soon find out the hard

I'm trying to maximize performance of my engine and would like to hear
some input on selecting the best fuel, plug, prop and muffler.
Here are some things I've came up with:
Plugs

Hi.
I recently bought a towerhobbies .46 bb abc engine, and It´s not
running very well. First, the sound it makes is not as even as ALL the
other engines, it sounds as if it were coughing once every 2 seconds

I am looking for a plan (or a kit) to build a large gasoline trainer.
I have a "U.S. engine" gasoline engine (41cc - 2.5cu) that I need to
bolt on something and I have a hard time finding a trainer.
I fancy some lazy flying with a big plane.

I'm trying to track down a replacement ceramic filter for a JR R700
receiver. Does anyone have any idea where I might be able to get one?
Russ.

Folks, here is an excerpt from one of the ARRL's recent mailings:
In his March 23 article "In This Power Play, High-Wire Act Riles Ham-Radio
Fans," Wall Street Journal reporter Ken Brown described a "firestorm" of
protest from amateurs when Penn Yan approved the BPL test plan.

Anyone know a source for small counter sunk self tapping screws.  My local
model shop tends to stock the pre made packs mostly set screws and cap
screws  but not self tappers.  Size is probably 1mm or 2mm dia of varying
lengths.

has anyone ever tried to apply 2k automotive paint on simprop color 2000
(polyurethane paint)?
what kind of preparation do i have to do?
this because i already painted a geebee whit the simprop paint but don't

I started flying some years ago on an Eagle 2 (unfortunately lost in a
move), then started flying a Big Stik 40, which I was making good
progress with.  I was far from having it mastered, when I lost it in a
tragic and spectacular mid-air this past weekend.  A freak accident,

I'm looking for a dummy radial engine with cylinders sized for 1/3
scale.
Who can tell where to look?
Ray Hinds

I just built a new cnc machine and I've been wanting to scratchbuild
ducted fan aircraft for some time now. I was wondering where I coul
find a good selection of ducted fan aircraft plans. I've been lookin
all over but really haven't been able to find much in the way of plan

Why are most,if not all large engines ringed.Take the 90 size engines.Do
they even make an ABC 90 size. All I see is ringed...Why is that???

I'm looking to buy a nice big chunky bi-plane and to install a smoke system
in it. I was thinking about 6 foot wingspan that is a good allround flier
and reasonably priced. Any recommendations...
Declan