Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / July 2004

Hi, I'm looking for a Perfect Parts Picker. I have an old one that has just
about had it. Anyone know where I can purchase one or two? This is like a metal
pencil with a plunger on top that when pushed, three little finger wires come
out of the other end to grab screws or nuts or ...

Hi all..
Anyone know a good supplier of minature hobby tools such as spanners,
sockets sets etc.
I'm trying to build up a collection of small tools for RC modelling as

Is there a preferred  rotation direction on common motors such as speed 400s
and so on?
I realise that polarity changes will reverse direction,- but brushes bed-in
etc etc??

I just want to thank everyone that responded to my questions about what
first plane/trainer to purchase.
I have decided, with the help of my local club instructors to purchase a
used hobbico avistar RTF kit complete with field box and accessories from

I'm trying to scale some plans for a long ez from a .40 to a 1.20 so I
can use a gas engine. Anyone know a good way to do this?

What's the  best way to remove gunk and stuff from all of the aeroplane?
Regards and thanks
Seymour

I've got a brand new YS.91AC that has been lying around for a couple
of years. Now it's time to put it to work! I'm thinking of a nice looking
model, perhaps an Extra 300s or a CAP 232, that would be 3D capable or
any other model with the same characteristics. As my spare time is ...

Haven't seen a post here since July 3rd.
Are all of you on vacation?
Best regards
Kjell Aa

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Ok... I have a bunch of RC Plane stuff, A few built RTF Joe Bridi Planes
with radios
1-    .Joe Bridi  .20 size Warlord tail dragger with (I think it has a
Magnum .32) Hitec Servos.

I am considering getting involved and spending some serious money on this new
hobby.   I've built RC boats about 30yrs ago when my kids were small etc. but
I've always had the yearning to try my hand at RC planes, in fact I did build a
trainer once upon a time but ended up smashing ...

I am trying to find some frequency stickers for use on the frequency
control board at our club field. Most of ours have faded out and I
would like to replace them. I was told they were available from the
AMA, but when I called to order them, they said they don't make them

as header I am trying to find a view of the  camouflaged colour scheme for
the mirage 2000 the two blue scheme is what I am looking for I can find
photos but not showing both the plan view and the side views at the same
time anybody have a link to a website I have tried google but ...

Does anybody else other than McDaniel make on board ignition units?
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I've read with interest the latest posts regarding the illegal 'land use' of
35MHz, and I myself have just unwittingly bought an indoor micro heli with
72MHz electronics.  I've been thinking a bit about this, and realise my
interest is not so much whether I am breaking some rule but ...