Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / September 2006

As a former Navy Aircrew member, I would like to make a scale model of
the P2V Neptune.  Does anyone know of a ny plans available??
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The dirt strip airport where my club flies had an open house this weekend.
Only a handful of planes flew in, but one was very interesting: a well-worn
Wilga 35.   I took some photos of it as it landed, taxied and parked. (I
just tried to FTP some photo files to my web page so I ...

I'm looking for an rc airplane for a present. I would prefer to buy a
3-channel plane but nothing too expensive. I am considering the
firebird freedom; it has this "anti-crash" technology and I'm not sure
how reliable it is. Any suggestions?

I have a question about fabric covering, for those of you who have
experience in such matters.  This isn't about model airplanes, but I
can't think of anybody who would know more about this topic than model
airplane builders.

Are there any transmitters available which may be readily switched for use
between the USA air and surface R/C bands?
Charles P. Lamb

I have an Irvine 46 or a Super Tigre 61-which one would suit??
Ripmax website says engine range is 46-53, instructions say
53-61.......
Any owners out there care to advise?

I own a Great Planes Spirit of St. Louis Park Flyer. Due to a recent
crash, the propeller shaft that connects to the pinion gear broke in 2.
Any way I can buy just the shaft or the shaft+gear soon. (GPMG0261)
It's out of stock at Tower Hobbies and probably won't be in until early

I have 2 props with the ID mark PCDNY.., about 20yr old,,,adjustable 2
pitch.,,one  8 in ,,one 9in....8in dia.& 9in. dia.,,scale like
blades,,plastic like material blades,metal hubs....Anyone have clue as
to the ID ??

Anyone have a set of these that they don't need?  I need to build a
fuselage.
  TIA,
  CR

 I wanted to ask...  since CA hinges are not as gooad as other
hinges.. what should i use?  I am building(assembling) a .40 twist and
a funtana90S  both ARF'S..  WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD SOLUTION?
 Thanks as always.

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I've just bought a Flair Puppeteer Mk2 kit, which I am hoping to build
over the winter.  I don't have an engine yet, so I thought I could
perhaps save myself a lot of hassle by asking this group for advice.  
I definitely want to use a four stroke as I think the biplane will

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In both Clarence Lee's (MAN) and Dave Brown's (MA) most recent columns,
the spectre of the Environmental Protection Agency's banning model
airplane engines is presented.  I wrote to Lee asking how a
methanol-burning engine, which, according to my skimpy knowledge of