Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / January 2007

being a beginner I usually do everything at least once with out glue
before doing it in away that i can't go back easily, so when doing the
wing on my PT-60 i see the trailing edge isnt straight (I see this by
putting the aileron up against the TE) and the aileron is pretty much

I have a thing for using Edson Universal Adjustable Engine Mounts on my 1.00
and smaller powered models. Since I can't find any of these mounts or
accessories at any of the hobbyshops or online dealers, I'm going to have to
appeal to other modelers.

Please could someone help me. I currently have a scale chipmunk in a box
which is probably never going to be built as just don't have the patience or
time but don't get me wrong i think it is important that modellers should
build at least a few models to appreciate what time and ...

Goedendag ;-)
Five excellent new motor building articles by Brian Mulder, a must read,
will prevent you from asking a lot of questions:
www.southernsoaringclub.org.za

A friend of mine recently gave me two engines that he bought brand new
somewhere around 1970. He wants me to sell them on E-Bay for him and I
have no idea what they might be worth today.
  One is an OS Max-H60F. It is in the original box with instructions

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good plans service.  Last time
I purchased plans I used "Map Aeromodeller" so that will tell you the
last time I did any modelling.  Thinking of starting again.  Thanks.

Hi here,
We are a model accessories saler from China. for further informations
please visite the below address.
http://www.modelfine.com

I think it's time to replace my computer and I'd like to purchase specific
hardware so that I will have a very clean platform for Realflight G3 to run
on.
Could someone give me some options for CPU and video card that they have

I haven't really built much in over 10 years - it just doesn't appeal to me.
But out of curiosity I think I'd like to try a scratch-build again. Due to
the fact that I'm not a native speaker I'm a little lost at my LHS - they
just stare at me when I try to explain what I want/need ...

Happy New Year to you all.
A friend of mine is looking for a tuned pipe and exhaust manifold to fit on
his 120 two-stroke Thunder Tiger engine.  He says it is a side exhaust
engine not rear exhaust. Please send the details to me either via e.mail or

I'm looking for a source for control line plans. In particular, I'd like to
find plans for some of the old Scientific cl models. Any links or leads to
sites offering such plans?

Hi all, What i want to know is the geometry of a propellor. I need to build
on 2m in diameter (6 foot) for a home-made wind turbine.
I have seen 100s of pages about wind turbines, propellors, etc. but found
nothing about the basic geometry for the pitch w.r.t. position along the

Are transmitter  and receiver crystals different? can you only use 27mhz
crystals in a 27mhz handset  or can 35 or 40 mhz crystals be used?,
                                          best regards,                
   Terry

as header I have a Cargo built but unflown and unpainted and I would
rather have a  electric glider 2 metre ish, twin star or a park type model
Kevin
reply address works

Can anyone recommend a good on-line supplier of GWS parts who will ship
to the UK.  I'm specifically after some EDF75 ducted fan units.
Thanks
Jim