Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2006

What are the normal pushrod choices for park/slow electrics in the 16oz-30oz
range when a run of 18"-24" is required? Sullivan Gold-n-Rod style seem a
bit stout while Dubro Micro rods sound a bit on the light side (although
probably not if supported properly). Familiar with ...

I fly an Aerobird Extreme. Can anyone tell me if it's possible to do a
barrel roll in one of these, and if yes, please give stick details so I
can try.
Cheers

The subject is my question...
thanks

does anyone know where i can get info on small cox engines?
i need a user manual for a .049 and .020 thimbledrone anyone know where i
can find anything on these?
TIA

I just purchased a P51-D Mustang 50 ARF from the Top Gun air show the
past weekend.  I went to assemble the plane but there were no
instructions in the box.  Could someone point me in the right direction
to find assebmly instructions for this plane.

I got a demand to finish a model with polyester.
To have a better idea about the finish here is link of a picture of a
chair with the required finish:
http://www.metric-in.com/img/chair_detail.jpg

I just purchased and assembled one of the Kyosho Calmato 40 Sports ARF
planes. It went together with no problem and I balanced it with a GP CG
machine.
The plane has tricycle landing gear and sits up on the gear with the

Hi Gang,
I was wondering if anyone knew of falcontrading going belly up  i
tried to get to the website -but no good...  they made those kinda
plastic planes  incase nobody everyheard of them before..

My son and I were given as a gift a Hobbico Park Pilot RTF, even with
an extra set of wings and multiple extra props.  I have absolutely no
experience with these airplanes or any type of remote control
models....total newbie, but my son and I were looking forward to the