Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2004

I am a newish scratch builder and would like to know how I could join a
split main wing at the fuselage (low & high wing) for 40 to 60 sized
aircraft. The split main wing concept is necessitated due to transport
limitations.

Is it possible to colour cellulose "shrinking" dope ?
What can be used  ?
Is it "light fast"  ?
Do I just buy coloured tissue instead  ?

I just found that several of my CyA type aileron hinges have failed.  The
hinges did not pull free; they actually split in two across the hinge line.
The ailerons were set with a 1/32" gap and were fully gap sealed.  Each
aileron has its own servo, and each pushrod was only 4" long ...

   I am just getting back into R/C. A week ago, after twenty years, I
pulled out my Top Flite covering iron and the knob is missing. Right now I
am using a large, long shafted screwdriver that makes it hard making small
adjustments to get accurate Coverite thermometer readings.

My FF8 is driving me barmy. After 5 years of great service I started having
intermittent glitches which to start with I put down to Rx problems or other
club members flying on adjacent frequencies.
Then I lost a couple of aircraft both when they flying with no problems they

Limited quantity of carbon fibre (woven and uni), Kevlar and fibre glass for
sale on a first come first served basis
Small quantities and offcut available. very good prices.
Please reply via email and i'll see what i can do to help you..

Limited quantity of carbon fibre (woven and uni), Kevlar and fibre glass for
sale on a first come first served basis
Small quantities and offcut available. very good prices.
Please reply via email and i'll see what i can do to help you..

I recently fired up a new/old Magnum XL30 four stroke (I've had it for two
years but just getting to use it). I remember seeing something here about
needle valve problems with this engine, but can't seem to find it. Can anyone
out there help me to find this information, or give me ...

Hi all..
I was given a 4.8v battery pack which is made up from 4 AAA Toshiba
batteries but it doesn't give the capacity on them.  Is there a way to
determine the capacity of the pack.

As had enough crap this end ....wanna obviously go to some flying clubs
for my visit so need some input as to where to go.
Any ideas guys?

I'm looking for plans or a kit to build a model of the plane I first flew in.
Back in the late '40's I took my first airplane ride in a fabric covered tail
dragger.  It was two place, tandem seating, hand propped, no electrical, stick
and rudder and was a blast to fly even at 65 mph ...

Anyone know where I can get that prismatic reflective tape that guys use on
their thermal gliders? Either tape or stickers will work. Tried both Tower
and Hobby Lobby without success. Would think Hobby Lobby would have it!
TIA

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Greetings, I've been out of RC for a while but am slowly getting back into
it.
This has probably been been covered but the answer isn't obvious if it has.
I'm awaiting delivery of a speed 400 plane, it runs on a 9.6v 8 cell nimh,

Congratulations to all those involved in the Woodvale Rally.
It was a great experience, although the weather was a bit on the hot
side  !
We decided to camp at the rally this year so we would have time for a