Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / July 2006

I am just "getting into" brushless motors and Li-Poly cells.  However,
something is puzzling me.
Looking at spec sheets from model shops, it appears that:-
1) The recommended prop size quoted for a 2-cell LI-Poly pack is

Are puffin Models still in business?  I tried phoning (no answer) so I tried
to email them and that got bounced.  I need to know if there's anyone who
can rewind an AXI 2212/26 outrunner as mine is knackered.  Failing that,
does anyone know if I can buy just the coil assembly as the ...

I have a Futaba R124F high channels (36-60) micro receiver I would like to
trade for the same (or possibly another model micro receiver) on the low
channels. No crystal is included.
Sorry if this is an inappropriate place to post this but I am an

Just began wondering if anyone has ever noticed a true difference between
budget CA's and the more expensive premiums? Apples to apples now (ie. thin
to thin, thick to thick, foam-safe to foam-safe, etc).
-Terry

I am about to solder leads to a Li-Poly battery pack.  However, before
picking up my soldering iron, what is the accepted convention for
soldering connections to an E-flight battery pack?
Obviously there are 3 possibilities - all with snags:-

I'm building a 'U-Can-Do' that has a full cowl. I understand how to locate
the openings using tape and light cardboard  but what is the best tool to
trim the cowl to fit the engine and muffler?
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Please I ain't been able to find anywhere from my long efforts of searching
the web to find pager motors like 6mm x 12mm 4.5-6ohm winding etc.  Didel
have them but from what I have seen of their website the ordering system is
like brain surgery.  Surely there must be somewhere to ...

ISTR reading something about prop nuts with a thread and fit to work as the lock
nut for a YS engine (M8x1mm pitch thread).  Does anyone know where I can get
such a thing in the UK ?
Cheers,

I have inherited in a buyout an Eastcraft start system...everything
there but the mount for a Quadra 35...and as I was told Eastcaft is
out of business....so...does anyone have this part I need??
Thanks,

I need some strategies as to use
a single servo and bellcranks to
operate ailerons. This is a scale
Taylorcraft and strip ailerons will

Can anyone tell me the correct CofG position for a Flair SE5A please ?
Thanks

is there any safety videos for rc aircraft with the do`s and don`ts eg
fingers in prop etc etc .
the real basics.
this request has come up after a flyer has read all of the safety rules and

Hi I am just finishing a J3 Cub but I am not sure where the registration
marking would go to look to make it look real I know the markings exist on
the fuselage sides and at least the bottom of one wing  but does the wing
carry any on top?

I'm a (guess you would call it) reborn RC model aircrafter and I have a
question about a couple of old radios I have. They are both Futabas and one
is a FP-T2L and the other is a FP-T4L. My question is: How do I determine if
they are AM or FM as they have no indication on the ...