Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / September 2004

has anyone had any experience with this kit? i saw the review on
rcuniverse and it sounds like its not as hard to build/fly as previous
models from other mfgs. any opinions?
thanks,

A short while ago someone asked about online stores for model aircraft bits
and bobs. I didn't reply at the time as most of the suppliers that I use
were mentioned and there was nothing to add.
This week I have had outstanding service from an online supplier (far beyond

we have a new foam cutting machine system for under 4000.00 including everything?

I have a "Hobbico Quick Field Charger Mk II".  The ads and the guy in
the hobby store said it was OK for Li-poly, but the instructions that
come with it mention only Li-ion and suggest (without being very
explicit) that it may not be suitable for other types of Li cells.

I've crashed  and burned all my computer settings and favourites. Amongst
them was a link via Bumpy Green to someone's site detailing good shops in
New York. I'm after a particular one in the Bronx, however the whole site
had good references.

Got the manual and the settings are correct.
Here's the thread link and pictures.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2601434#post2601434
The servoes are mounted in the fuselage side and have a direct drive to the

Ive just baught a new electric park flyer. After my third flight i
realised that the radio was behaving really weird. When i tested it on
the ground, i noticed that when i put left or light rudder in, the
motor and the elevator would rondomly move around at their own free

The only thing i got from the "Nats" ....seems bloody superb from
getting the bits out of the box .....in fact too good to be true.
Any bad vibes to know about?

Any updates on the latest ?
Magnificent bit of kit!!!!...but wot happend?
I never even got to see it.

Does anyone know where on the net one can go to see the video of the model
jet B52 crash?  It was a large model and I am looking for the video but
can't seem to find it.
Thanks,

I apologise for this not being quite on topic but it's semi related (I
think)
Is there anything I can use as a substitute for a proper asbestos/metal
exhaust gasket?

Saw a Freebird ornithopter flying at the Nats and was mightily impressed.
The chap said that plans are available online, but I can't find them. Anyone
out there know where I can get the plans?
David T

This past month a Jet Rally was cancelled early in the event when the
discovered there was multi channel random radio interference.  A very
expensive turbine went in and the suspect was interference.  In the past
two weeks a serious injury to a fellow flyer of a TOC quality gasser,

After a 6year break from flying (photography took over my life) I am now
thinking of returning to the hobby. I have a middle phase 2 & a part
built(90%) mustang with a 48 up front & retracts. I'm really looking for a
60/75 size aircraft that will take my Panasonic MVDX300 3ccd video ...

Just starting to assemble the Hangar 9 Twist ARF, with an OS 46 AX.  Any
comments on the assembly or changes required?
Thanks
Phil