Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / March 2005

I recently heard the suggestion that old (age unspecified) radio equipment
should not be used for model aircraft on safety grounds. Clearly every item
will fail eventually so logically it would appear that the probability of
failure increases with age. However I also suspect that ...

I have an engine with tuned pipe and wondered how the fuel tank is
pressurised as there is no pressure nipple outlet on the pipe.  I am only
used to using engines like SC with side exhaust and a tapping off the
silencer so forgive me if I am asking what may appear to be a simple

I know it is not the true 3D plane but what engine for a CG Ultimate 54"
bipe so it will hover with ease ?
what would be better two or four stroke , I am leaning towards a two stroke.
which servos ?

Other than a missing carb and head screws, can anyone spot anything else
wrong?
I'm not saying that this engine is not worth the money. Nor am I criticizing
the seller. Please don't take this as an attack. It is not.

I have an old OS surpass 70 4 stroke that needs mega attention. I'm pretty
sure theres some rust inside. I've never dissasembled a 4stroke . Does
anyone know of any publication or web site that might thelp?
thanks

Gold stickers do apply to OUR crash helmets if you wanna race,
Early days perhaps...hmmm!!!

Well, I finally made it to Perry, the long fabled swap meet to end all swap
meets. I had heard stories for years about all of the incredible bargains to
be had there. So I went! Wow, it was BIG but the prices were anything but
bargains. The prices people were asking for junk ...

How does one become a member of this newsgroup?

Its been almost 20 years since I had to make a 'wing' section and back
then I used to use a product called 'Tarzans Grip'.
Ultimately I have to build a foil that is 480mm x 3000mm (VAWT Blade)
and I am looking for a balsa wood adhesive that will set in a reasonable

Hi, anyone know what are the best and economic servos for Shock Flyer F3A.
Here´s a link to see this model.
http://www.ikarus-modellbau.de/onlineshop/deutsch/oxid.php/sid/3f29583860e914f73
63ac996692e5901/cl/details/cnid/265/anid/5830/Shock-Flyer--FA3----Kit-w_o-3-D-Po
wer-Set/

Is it true that OS engines are now made in China?  If so are they available
for sale in China or are they manufactured just for export.  I will be
traveling to China in May and am wondering if I could pick some engines
cheaply.

Why can't anyone give me a serious answer on this subject? So far all I have
gotten is"cute" answers.  Can anyone out there tell me if they whether or
not O.S. engines are being made in China?  If not then what brands of
engines are made in China?

Anyone have an old OS .90 four stroke they might want to part with? I mainly
need the front bearing case that bolts onto the front of the main crankcase.
I know there were several different versions of the .90 but I think all the
bearing cases were the same.

I'm hoping somebody out there can help me! I've lost a website address
to a UK modelling supply company that produces a whole range of dummy
radial engine mouldings, cowl, spats and canopies.
Cheers,

Thanks a bunch, Art. I received the diskette last Saturday. Much
appreciated.
Ed Cregger