Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2004

I was just finishing the final touches on a Graupner Terry-sanding the
leading edges-when the motor came on full bore and rudder/elevator
were wagging back and forth seemingly doing a radio check!  The prop
was inches from my face and left wrist as I was grasping the plane

I have been trying for some time to get a circuit diagram and details of the
Reftec RC gear made in the mid 80's.
Can anybody help me?
Regards,

   I would like to take the plunge into lipo's, but would like suggestions
on a good charger. I see so many and here so many positive aswell as
negative comments on them. If you could, please explain why you like the
charger you have and what features you find are useful.

Has any one got a twister rc helicopter
as i got one from the show at the nec

I'm covering my first aircraft, a PT 40, is Econocote okay or should I go
with Mono or Ultra cote?
Thanks

Hey there, I`m looking for information on the Orline D7 or any of the
Orline kits.  You know, how good is the kit, how do they fly, etc...

I have purchased a Sport Hawk DF model with an OS91. Can anyone tell me what
the control throws should be and where the CG should be?
Cheers!

   I am doing some reconstruction work on an Eagle 2. I need to replace the
.008" Aluminum Sheeting that surrounds the trailing edge of the wing that
protects the edge from the hold down rubber bands.
   I can not seem to find the .008" Aluminum anywhere. The smallest I can

Hey there, I am a totally new boy to this, with no experience at all. A
couple of questions please. I want to buy, build and eventually fly a model
aircraft. Where should I start? what plane would be suitable, and where can
I get details of any local clubs who can teach me to fly it ...

Last week got bit by some poxy bug ....leg infected for 5 days ..smashed
  plane with zenoha 38 in corn field as lost the plot.
Built new "Great planes" Venus n flew it twice this week ..this is at
the time my gastritis comes back, loadsa pain so 3 days of grief there.

I'm new to RC and need some help.  I have the Hobbico NexStar w/ the OS
.46FXi engine and have had much success, though lately I've been having
a lot of problems with fuel delivery.  I'm not sure what it may be, but
I have replaced the fuel lines for good measure and confirmed ...

I have several macs tuned pipes and recently purchased a OS46ABL with
the mac pretuned pipe and header.  I have placed the pressure fitting
in both locations specified by the mac website
http://www.macspro.com/pressure.asp .  I am unable to get constant

I'm looking to buy an ARTF Fun-Fly but don'y know which one to go for.
Looking at http://www.bumpygreen.co.uk there are 3:
Limbo Dancer
Weston Cougar

Went down to my local Radio Shack and sprang for a Stampede, my first
"real" R/C car.  After charging the six cell pack for five hours and
running the truck for five minutes (began to lose charge) the motor
was pretty much untouchable for more than one second, the blue cooling

Just putting together a World Models Sky Raider ARF, and for the love of
me cannot get the rubber bung into the fuel tank - push and shove and
lubricate with water and lubricate with slip easy stuff, and shove and
push some more - all to no avail - the mongrel just won't go in.