Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / June 2004

I have recently acquired a part built Chris Foss WOT4 unfortunately the
building instructions are missing and there are a few items where it is not
obvious where they fit.  If anyone has a spare set they wish to sell please
get in touch.

I have just completed my quarter scale Cub from the Mike Smart plan and have
installed an OS 120 4 stroke (think it's the original Mk 1). Everything
ready to go but can I get the engine to run without the glow attached? No I
can't.

   Here for auction is a OS .40FP that is like new, no reserve.  Check it
out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5906064708&sspagename=STRK%3A
MESE%3AIT&rd=1
Thanks,

Sometimes I think I got in the wrong hobby.....I should have done R/C
electric cars or nitro. I say this because I CANNOT FIND ONE DAMM
SPEED 400 MOTOR AT MY LOCAL HOBBY SHOPS UNLESS I ORDER ONLINE. EVEN
THAT ORDER CAN GET BACK ORDERED........plenty of R/C car motors!!!

how good is this engine compared to other brands like OS ? thinking of
putting it in a 40 size trainer.
doug,

So, I've been into radio controlled stuff for years, but never planes. I
have know friends that were into planes though. I'm also an avid amature
carpenter and electrician (amps, small circuites, bookcases, chairs, etc...)
So I think I'm well suited to this hobby.

I'm considering using an OS40FS in a fun fly type plane, and wonder what sort
of performance I might get out of an APC 12.25 x 3.75 wide blade prop.
Anybody try this and have some RPM figures?  I'd probably use 5% nitro fuel.
Thanks,

I can't resist it any longer, so I'm looking for recommendations for a
Spitfire with retracts in the 66" to 72" wingspan range.  I can find various
examples out there so I'm specifically requesting recommendation from
personal experience if you would be so kind.

Any online sites give details of show dates for this summer?
Also...does NO-ONE have any input to my earlier posting "mick reeves disco"
?
 Please don't flame me I am only asking nicely :)

 Though not necessarily specific to an aircraft engine, I've run across
some information concerning an after-market ignition system for Zenoah
engines that has me a bit baffled.  It may very well just be that my
comprehension of the subject is more limited than I already thought.

I'm just doing my first fibreglass cowling.  Did all the cut outs neatly and
rubbed it down with some fine wet and dry.  I then gave it a few coats of
car primer and have noticed that the cowling has lots of small divots and
imperfections.

I wonder what is "actually" for sale here. Something tells me it is not the
biggie!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19164&item=59056390
05&rd=1

SOS in bottle.............. >
Hi to all,
I'm poor frenchy guy, who search all informations, plans, drawings, picts,
build boxes, webmail adresses about indoor flying models. I had stop this

Can anyone tell me the colour codes for JR leads compared to Futaba!
Futaba makes sense with Black - negative, Red - Positive and White - Signal
JR well! ,  Red must be Positive but what is Orange? & therefore I know what
Brown is!

Anyone got one or flown one. Thinking of treating myself again!!!