Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / March 2006

Question :
Stock speed 400 brushed motor came with a 3:1 reduction gear and 12
inch prop (slow flyer).
Can I use the same gear and same propeller for a speed 400 brushless

Check olut the size of the fuel tubing,if it is the small this does'nt feed
enough fuel to the engine for high revs. for a long time,It has been my
experience that sometimes hobbyshops don't realize that the tubing is made
in 3 sizes. For a 35 or bigger it is best to use the large ...

   I checked out the .15 OS Max III I picked up at a swap meet for my
Quaker. After a bit of coaxing I got it to run. It responds to high end
adjustment well and transtions ok from idle to full throttle. One
problem I had and this was my fault, is that I should of backed out the

I have a os 46fx that is well broken in,runs great, but tends to want
to sag while hovering my edge540 spad. I have made sure that is not
lean while full throttle and pointed straight up (motor speeds up
slightly when pointed up), and also have it set on the bottom end a

Don't order from hobby-estore.com
Here is my go around with them. I placed an order but didn't know that
it was coming from china. The heli was damaged and they failed to ship
my whole order. I had no charger to charge the battery but it was

How about these new (2003 and until now) transistors used in a DIY
brushless motor controller og just ESC:
*Vertical Power JFET*
"On" @ +0,7V Rds(on) fx< 4,5 mOhm:

I have recently bought a KTM 125 motocross bike.  I got this bike cheap
as it starts and runs but will not rev to its full potential.  I have
fitted a new plug, stripped and cleaned the carb, decoked the exhaust
but to no avail.  The bike starts first time without any trouble and

I have a FF9C, which is supposed to have Heli, Aero, & Glid, functions on
it, but i'm buggered if i can find the Glider function. There are glider
functions in 'Aero', so am i supposed to use them ? The manual refers to
performing 'Harriers', when using advanced functions like ...

I'm looking to make a camera control for a camera using some type of
joystick.  I've seen a few projects to make a servo driver but anyone
have any ideas on how to make something with a joystick, just need two
axis like a joystick.  Thanks

Plane Back Top 3-4 View A .jpg

Doesn anyone know a UK stockist for 1mm glass fibre composite sheet for making
control horns for small models ?  I've been able to find several at the 1.6mm
and up thicknesses but that's a bit thicker than I'd prefer.
Many thanks,

I had planned for a 3D mini funtana this past weekend but by the time I
got to my LHS the one last piece was sold out. While at the store, I
noticed this beautiful balsa Cessna (41") from World Models and ended
up buying.

Anyone got any idea how to remove the outer sleeve from the double ends of a
'Y' lead (I think they are the male end - the end with the 3 pins - there's
2 on a 'y' lead). I'm looking to then slide the + pin out so that I don't
have to permanently damage it by cutting the lead.

HOUSTON!!!!!!!!  "we have a problem"
I am currently attempting to rebuild a CAP 21, 63 inch wing span plane.
It use to be a very beautiful flying lady. Nice curves, nice round ummm
ok off the subject sorry.  I am not sure who the manufacturer is

  I was at my clubs annual swap meet and picked up a Quaker (
built).....3ch, little over 5ft span, 9 1/4" cord....good shape. Does
anyone have info on it....the CG location to start with, high and low
rate throws on rud and elev???? If you flew one....flight