Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2004

I saw a reference to these kits on a web site selling model paint. It
referenced a 1/4 scale Tiger Moth. Anyone know of these kits ?? A search of
the name came up Neg !
Denis Winters <><

I have been tasked with the pleasant job of finding an appropriate
starter airplane for my nephew (12 years old) for Christmas.  I fly
all sorts of gas and electric models but know nothing about the new
crop of less expensive RTF electrics out on the market.  So I (think

I have a Towerhobbies .46  Runs great when sitting still and level,
but when you aim plane at sky, engine just dies. Any ideas?

I've had a Dave Patrick Ultimate 40 ARF sitting in the basement for a couple
of years now, and I think I'm finally going to break down and build it this
winter.  The manual says any servo with 45 oz-in torque will work fine.
What would some of the august members of this group ...

Here's one I've been playing with lately. The Clancey Baby Bee. I bought it
at Hobby People. It comes with a geared 180 motor. After flying it around
like that for a week or so I attached an MP Jet brushless motor with
gearbox. ($49.00). It's a bit stronger than a speed 400.  It ...

Does anyone know of a source for plans or a 3 view of the 1934 Supermarine
Type 224, the forerunner of the famous Spitfire?
It was a low wing, gull wing monoplane with fixed landing gear.

Hi modelers.  Does anyone have a copy of February 1990 RCM magazine.
Looking specifically for the construction article for the Anderson
Kingfisher.  Will purchase if available or would accept a scanned
article with pictures if someone wishes to take the time.

i have a 10-ft glider

Is everyone else experiencing slow posting to this NG???
Maybe it's just these Cox suc, er, people I use for an ISP.....
Bill

Test 8:38 AM 11/15

It's getting colder, and a lot of us are cleaning up the shop to prepare for
a building season...
What a great time to put some neat labels on those parts bins, drawers,
cans, and cabinets..

Can I use an 18 volt power drill nicad , as the power source for my
towers hobbies power panel , or will it blow the critter?
Can I use this critter (18 volt nicad)  for the tritron power charger?
Looks like a standard power drill bottom attachment , and its only 5$

I have a friend who flies a real Robin DR400-120 airplane and would
like to give him a RC model version of the airplane as a gift.
I've already searched everywhere for it with no success, so I suspect
it might not exist. Therefore, I'm happy to settle with something that

Is there some sort of objective rating system for rc airplanes tha
helps us chose the best next plane as we move from trainers to low win
to aerobactrics to 3d
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What German company made the first flight of the jet powered wing and
eventually lost one engine, spiraled into the ground. No rudder to
compensate .  Saw it on History channel. It took off on a cradle that
never left the ground. Was it Horton??? Amazing.