Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2005

Anybody tried the Gem 2000 from Electrotekrc.com
I have 2 but am having problems (servo's slightly jittering) it may be
they aren't compatible with our 35 meg band
Have emailed them but it seems they dont answer emails

Anyone have a good source? I need Carb parts after a mishap.

I've been using Monokote for abut 20 years now.  I opened a new roll today
and was in for quite a surprise.  The film looked fine but when unrolled the
backing just falls off.  Absolutely no adhesion.  But the odd part was that
the back (inside) of the monokote had a pebbled ...

Wondering if anyone has converted this item to run off an AC
adapter.  I would guess it would take an adapter that puts out about
4.5 volts??
Earl

I need to make or purchase a blimp/ airship capable of carrying a payload of
3-4 Kg.
The blimp will be tethered so our initial plan is to use an advertising
blimp.

   I picked up some stuff from an estate sale recently and ended up with a
Perfect brand Gas Tank #8, Med. Junior Wedgtank 1 1/4 oz. capacity.  The
original box says it cost about $1.40.  What is it worth now?  Any idea?  I
don't know if this is something that is still sold (I ...

Isn't it strange how one little mishap can lead to another and
eventually a great calamity? I had a recent experience like this when I
got some CA + on one of the leads on my 94102Z servo cable. I was CAing
a little wooden block of plywood onto a a wing spar to hold down the

Just wondering how many people have actually had a problem with these
batteries after a crash or incorrect charging , I would rather have the
person that's its happened to rather than hearsay as I don't believe all the
hype I have never seen an issue with any down my club

I have some very old kits including a Bridi Kaos and an Aeromaster dating
back to the early 60s.  Will balsa lose strength over time?  It looks OK and
seems to be flexible. The plans are rolled and are so brittle they crack
when I try to unroll them but Kinkos will solve that ...

I have an O.S. LA 40, the blue version, that has never been run, and is
like new except for paint where I was markig holes and one of the
mounting holes is reamed out.
I have the muffler as well.

Once agin i have a quick question...I have about 3 planes in their
boxes  that have not been built yet.
These came from the place that i  ordered them from  and have been
stored in my APT(which has forced air for heat) Do I need to rotate

   I am building a big (89" wingspan) airplane and inadvertantly glued a
few pieces together incorrectly (and quite permanently) so need to get some
new lumber for the main spar assembly.  It was originally supposed to be
basswood but all I can find locally is spruce in the ...

Can anyone tell me can I connect two 7.2 V Ni-MH packs in series to get
14.4V, use it for powering 20 W halogen lamp, and after power runs down
disassemble it and charge 7.2 V packs separately, first one and then
another.

I am looking for a source for balsa wood planes like were available in
the 40's and 50's.
I live in the Portland,. Oregon area
Thank you

I have tried and tried but cant for the life of me see a referbnce to stated
HP of the 200 v twin.  Any offers?
David