Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / June 2004

I would like to do one of those "torn metal" effects with paint on my
airplane and have a question for the airbrush afficionado's out there.
Since the main color of the plane will be black, I think it will be
diffucult to shadow.  Most "torn open" art I have seen has been on a color

   What is the diference between positive shift and negative shift
receiver?
Regards,
Ovidiu

I was wondering if anybody knew of a company selling the Gee Bee Z (the
Black and Yellow one) in a .60 or larger.  I know that Kyosho has a .40
size, but that is too small.  I already have the .40 size Cap 232.  Any help
would be appreciated!  Thanks.

Does any one know the Fuel/Air Ratio for an RC  Glow Plug motor?
I was contemplating a Small Electric Super Charger and was wondering
how much air one would need at 2X boost?
Has anyone successfully built an RC supercharger?

My wife is really giving me pain over this trailer and it has got to go.  Any
reaonable offer will be considered. I will work with you.
RC Trailer--Starcraft '78 Pop Up Trailer converted for RC Use. This is a
nice 8' long, 7 foot wide completely sealed trailer in very good condition ...

I am looking for ideas to transport airplanes with my car.  I have a 4 star
60 that is too big for the trunk/back seat.  I do not have any place to park
a trailer and was wondering if anyone had any ideas.
I am considering a roof rack and box.  Has anyone had experience with this.

Any clubs have this happen? Our club is 90 or so members, and about 15 do
most of the work, field maintenance etc. We have had other members volunteer
to do something, and then, when it's time for dues ($50.00 pr year) they
want a reduction for the work they did.

2 flight packs (Futaba brand), each including the following; $55/each or $100/both
- 3 MINI-STD servos
- ICS-480 speed controller
- R6NII receiver

Does anyone remember these going back some years now?
Trying to get some info on them but no joy.

I screwed up and followed the instructions mounting the tank in my new
bird without wrapping in foam, and now the vibration is causing air
bubbles to enter the carb.
I have heard that dishwashing soap and Armor All can help.  What

Whoot - Here it is!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5902703291&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Never used. Just like new.
Ed Cregger

I'm looking to buy a 4-channel park flyer that at least has the power
to loop from level flight. I've never flown before, but I don't want
some underpowered 3-channel POS.
Was considering a Great Planes Tutor Trainer

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/3762613.stm
Lightning strike kills pensioner
A model plane enthusiast died when he was struck by lightning as he
retrieved his glider at a national competition.

Hi.  I recently ordered a Spectra and two rolls of Monokote from Tower.  In
covering the tail feathers with transparent yellow, it seemed to take more
heat than expected but did finally tighten with a few minor wrinkles that
refused to come out.  Then I covered the fuselage bottom ...

I found some information on the AMA dues history from 1975 to 2000 in the
very cool AMA digital archives.  See
http://www.modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/
then go to the "members only" button, log in, and look for the "AMA Digital