Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2004

A while back I was looking at web sites that had field box kits for sale and
I stumbled across a manufacturer I liked but I didn't bookmark the URL. Now
of course, I can't find a link to the site on Google, Teoma, or RCU and
can't remeber the name of the company. They make a line of ...

Col. Bob Morgan, pilot of "Memphis Bell", the first B-17 to complete
25 missions in the ETO during WW II, has passed away.
Received the following via the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum mailing list :
"Farewell, Colonel Bob Morgan

I´m looking for a good rc kit B25 or Dc3 .There are any in market
Thanks
Spain

With the occasional talk about Alpha 4's on this group, I thought I should
point to this one for those who can't seem to make the "3 minute window"
when it's time to order.
http://www.rcbay.net/viewtopics.cfm?Forum=95

I'm considering trying to build a B25 0r Dc3.RC
There are any ?
Thanks
Ps Sorry, my English is not good.

I know, I know, 5 year olds can make these fly no prblem at all - I know
I've seen them do it. So when the opportunity cropped up to buy a s/h one
for 50 quid I thought of long summer evening at my caravan with a Sky Surfer
gently wafting round the sky.

Folks,
I have just launched a new modelling forum and you are invited to
take a closer look.
Unlike other forums this one is going to be different! One of the

What is a typical distance (from carb to fuel tank)  that fuel draw will be
ok on a .76 sized two-stroke engine with muffler pressure?  I have a GMS 76
engine and need an estimate as to how far back a tank can be mounted and
still get proper fuel draw.  I know there are a lot of ...

It's hard to compare electric motors online.  Please reply with your
opinions or experiences.
1. Which RC electric plane is the most powerful?
I want one that goes fast and could, perhaps, carry a few ounce payload.

Can you get me set up to access the ftp site?
thanks dude
Blora

I'm looking to replace some old transmitter Attack4 battery packs and
noticed a huge price difference between the store brand and futaba.
Albeit I did notice they increased the Futaba brand to 600mA but is it
really worth paying 15dollars more for Futaba when I could get two

Apart from the BMFA, does anyone know where I can get insurance to cover
model helicopters, boats cars etc please?

I have been using a large 12v lead acid battery and a gizmo to reduce
voltage down to 2 volts to start glow motors. The battery has now died . Can
anyone recommend the best economical method of lighting up the plug.

How does 78 pence a litre in the UK seem to you ?
That is £3.55 per UK gallon or I think £2.96 per US gallon - at an
exchange rate of $1.75 to the UK pound that is $5.18 per US
gallon.

Let no one in this group say I will not eat crow.  Not tasty, but
necessary sometimes.
I picked up some lead-free silver bearing 95/5 solder and some
'general purpose paste flux'.  I tried Ace, Home Depot, and Lowe's and