Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2006

Hi folks, just started lurking here this afternoon!
Got back from The Source (here in Canada) with a Radio Controlled
Helicopter called "The Mosquito"...  Uber-small, looks like fun.
I'm a throttle-jockey for a living, so I figured the chance to torment

As Minimag Co, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 3NX, still doesnt
do Internet or MC, any folks in the UK nearby  who would be
willing to act as a go between in a purchase from Minimag? $
by paypal probably easiest.

Hi all...
another n00b question from me I'm afraid...
i've been told by a couple of seasoned aero-hobbyists that my prop is
too small/shallow pitched for my SC.40. I'm currently running it with

My trainer never used a buddy box with me, he was content to just
hand the Tx back and forth.  I have a friend that wants me to help him
learn to fly but he feels more comfortable using a buddy box.  I have
the cord that I bought a couple years ago and never used, but I'm not

I would like to experiment with styrofoam for wings and
airboat hulls.  I've made a hot wire for cutting - it's an
interesting process.  My question is about finishing.  Most
finishes attack the foam.  Are there any finishes I can use,

Anyone got any links to websites that give advice on scale detailing? I
remember seeing some articles in RCME or similar some years ago but I've
long  since stopped getting mags. Googling doesn't seem to bring up anything
relevant. I'm particularly interested in WW1 biplanes such ...

Is it possible to have both flapperon mixing and dual servo controlled
elevators with this radio ? Problem appears to be that the gear channel (5)
is controlled by a 2 position swith and this radio does not have the offset
function of a 9CAP. Can one buy a gismo that connects ...

This project is apparently intended to be "quick and dirty" and cheap as
a lead-in to something else.  It will not come down that way.  My
experience is that for someone trying to start from scratch the initial
cost is going to be $1000.00 to have a plane-- any plane (well. . .

Anyone have ideas on how to pack a plane for travelling?  I'm flying to
Florida, and want to take a plane with me.  Looking for ideas on the best
way to ship the plane.
Thanks.