Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / December 2004

Flying-Model Simulator and Firebird Outlaw.
First, thanks to the programmers. I think FMS will be very helpful.
Which of these models would best resemble the Firebird outlaw? Or is
there a third-party file I can go get/download?

I'm getting ready to install some control linkages, and according to
the plan it looks like two of the control rods need to be permanently
connected to each other. I'm assuming that soldering (propane torch and
high-quality solder) is the best way of connecting them. Is there a

My 91 Saito loves it.  My 100 Saito runs hot on it and runs best on 15%.  My
Saito 180 Blew Up on it.  I think it all depends on the individual engine.

Would it be an Idea for a web based aerial length data base covering all
receivers frequencies ETC as this comes up time and time again all we get
are guesses or 1 metre
Kevin

My Bud has just about finished his RB and built to specs (per
instructions) using all the stuff that came with it.
Tell you what: the thrust of the engine looks like "at least" 5 degrees
of down thrust. The right thrust is slight and looks ok but the amount

Im thinking of getting a Saito 82 has anyone heard or has had any problems
with them any reply will be helpfull thanks for any help

Or is it only my newsserver which is affected?
JensSchumi

To all:  I've recently un-earthed a Babcock RC Transmitter.  It's
model BCT-2.   Can anyone link me to a website that might have
information on this unit?  Search engines don't have any info on it
that I can find.  Also, I don't think I'll have much use for it.  Can

Who besides hobbybarn sells marutaka kits. I am looking for their 1/5 scal f4u voight corsair which was orginally a royal product, but later marketed by marutaka

Anyone know where I can get a crimp tool for servo connectors.
The only one I have seen is at Al's Hobbies but this is sold as a set with a
load of connectors and I just want the crimp tool itself.
Are any that are sold by Maplin or Farnell suitable?

I have a Futaba 138 Dual Conversion receiver that my cat chewed the aerial
off. What is the correct length for the replacement aerial? As I don't know
what happens inside the rx it might be better if someone could just give me
a direct measurement from one of their own rx rather ...

After the best part of 20 years of "going it alone" and with a lot (and I do
mean a lot) of crashed models behind me, I've finally decided to join a
club.
Only problem is I'm not aware of clubs in my area   i.e Worsley near

It used to be a practice among line controllers to dogfight (cut your
opponent's line).  Is this still done?  Any of you guys try it?
Probably gets pretty expensive when you loose :P  Is there a counterpart
for RC fliers?

I replaced a main bearing in my Saito 56 and would like to know if there is
an easy way to set the timing gear and be sure the timing is correct?  The
timing gear has a mark on it but once you lower it into place it's hard to
tell if it mated up to the crank properly.  My engines ...

Guys,
Forgot to mention that it is part of the fuel system. The person I bought it
from (2nd hand & cheap) stated that it is some or other fuel pump. To me, it
looks just like a T-piece with a knurled nut at the T-section in the middle.