Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / January 2005

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Hi,  I am new to model aircraft and am building my first ARTF (Ripmax
Trainer 40).  I have a new OS LA0046 engine and it says before flying to run
a tank of fuel through it with the mixture on the rich side, and when flying
to make sure it is not running lean.  Could anyone ...

Does anyone know about variable pitch propellers for air propulsion?
I know such propellers exist for boats but shovel water....
I want to use that on a hovercraft, so negative thrust is also welcome.
Hiran

I ordered some spare parts for my F-27 Stryker from
http://www.wholesaletrains.com/ about 3 weeks ago.
So far I have not heard anything from them except the automatic order
confirmation e-mail.

lll--
Tally Ho
Ed

I am in West London looking to build a flying wing ie ZAGI does anyone have
any advice on what one to get and where in my area to get one and any info
on what else I need to buy to go with ie radio etc.
I am flying a firebird st ii so just a beginner flying wise but building

Is this a good newsgroup to ask this in?  Can't seem to find one sure to
be on topic but I am hoping many here will be able to help.
I like to build balsa/tissue models.  I have been doing it for a pretty
long time.  I have learned to use white glue (Elmer's) for everything

Has anyone experimented with using solar cells on electric R/C planes
either in running the motors or in recharging the batteries while in
flight?
I am looking for your experiences and what you had to do to get the

Does anybody have an easy way of removing micro-servo plugs from a
micro receiver without destroying them?  I've ruined two just trying
to get them out?!?!  New to the list and maybe been discussed before
but can't find anything about it in the archive.

My son-in-law, Phil, is an avid model builder and WWII addict. Some
years ago, he embarked on a lengthy project, where he created
approximately 160 computer illustrations of P-47
Thunderbolts/Razorbacks and North American P-51 Mustangs. His original

Has anybody used these cells that are sold on cheap battery packs website?
What are your opinions?

What's the best way to get an airplane out of a tree?
My plane is about 50 to 60 feet up in a huge ficus tree. I can see the tail
section sticking out of the leaves. If someone were to climb it, I don't
believe that they can reach it.

I am after some plastic coated soft wire to make up some heavy duty closed
loops and remember seeing it sold from bulk reels at one of the shows.
Anyone know of a supplier?
Dont want the bog standard stuff pre-packed at the model shops.

I've got a new GWS Tiger Moth foamie, and the right upper wing is warped.
How in the wide wide world of sports do I eliminate this warp, which amounts
to 1/8" - 1/4" of wash-in, which I'm sure is enough to be meaningful..
Thanks in advance.

The Firebird Outlaw...
http://tinyurl.com/5ct7k
...uses a 6 volt battery pack.
http://tinyurl.com/57dmq