Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2005

Just heard that on its test flight, the large B52 of Gordon Nichols has
crashed, totally writing it off. Don't have any further info as yet.
Tim

Does anyone knows if it exist a system to synchronize the two glow engines
of a
twin (like a p38).
It must not be Master/Slave based because, the slave may fail, and the

Did you see the film  "The Aviator" ?
Read about the models used in the film at
http://www.designnews.com/article/CA513570.html

Does anyone know any model shops in the West Midlands or Staffordshire area
that open on a Sunday ?
I need to obtain aircraft spares at short notice.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

We had an enjoyable day (Sunday) at Sandown this year, blew a few hundred
quid and got most of what we wanted.
I was expecting it to be busy after Saturday's poor weather but it was the
least well attended Sandown I have been to and its decline continues. If

As the rebuild went on (new crank case) iv found the brass collet on
the thrust washer really tight in going back on the prop shaft.
 tried to push it on by using the prop and the nut but im now
wondering if you need to knock the collet out first and then force

if someone is interested at the address below you can find a little
project to build an interface for connecting your RC radio to the PC via
USB using the new USB flash chips 18F2455/2550 from Microchip:
http://alessioandrea.altervista.org/rcjoyng.html

I am starting another plane and using a .46 2 stroke engine to power it
(I would prefer to use a ball bearing type engine).
Any suggestions as to which brand to get or, especially, a brand to
avoid?

Hi, I am looking to get a reciever, three servos and battery pack for a
rocket boosted glider. I already have a airtronics 4ch TX. just what should
I be looking for in prices for such a collection of parts? the flight packs
on Ebay seem a bit pricey

I have a 3m glider, all plastic, which is complete but I have never flown.
Can anyone offer any help for my 1st flight.
I live near Glossop, Derbyshire.
Thanks,

I was reading with interest on after run oil and what to use .
This is what i have doing since the late 50's
(I know that makes me a old codger but oh well) :)
I only use after run oil if i am putting the engine up for a long period of

I am looking for a muffler for an old Royal RC 40 ABC engine. The threads
are in the engine block. Does any one know who if anyone took over the Royal
engine products?

Anyone ever see this plane? It is a white & red low wing pattern style ARF
ready made for retracts. Built very light but strong enough for the job. I
bought it unassembled at a flea mkt last week with no box or paper work.
Looks to be around 10 or 15 years old. Has the words ...

I inherited this when a friend of the family passed away.  It might
just be a totally custom built biplane, but it may also be from a kit.
I expect that it's from the 60's.  It's all wood with skin stretched
over the frame.

Anyone on here from this club?
Or in Northants?
TIA
   Rob