Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / April 2007

Anyone using the a123 lithium cells? If so, how are they working out
and whats the charging strategy that you are using .  Thanks Pat

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Our club has a new website that is informative on Nitro, Electric,
Helicopters, Sailplanes and many tips on building scratch models.
This site will be updated continously with articles of interest for
builders and information covering electrics.   Doc Ferguson

If this is a dumb question, my apologies.. but I'm seeking parts for a
Zagi 400x, anyone have any good resources for the misc. parts.. or
ways of doing them at home.  I've seen a couple of sites out there
with parts, but they (canopies) looked a bit pricey.

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My ignorance is showing. But what is a 4-2-4 break? 99% of my flying has
been done with .049 engines, and with those I would just adjust them to the
max and let it scream.

The question is as per title :  I've just bought my first ever Perma-
Grit sanding block (Type 140 coarse + smooth) and I just wondered if
anyone here has any tips on their use ?  I read once that new files
should be saved to be used only on aluminium and brass until they are

I managed to find Red at the FMA booth yesterday
and had a good time talking with him about his
favorite LiPo charger/balancer.
It was a great weekend getaway.  I haven't been

I've been running my OS Max 35 engines on a test stand that consists of a
2x4 nailed to a heavy wood work bench. They tend to vibrate quite a bit and
everything not bolted down to the bench shifts. Any suggestions as to what
to use for a good test stand for these engines? This ...

   I am looking for some advice if anyone can offer it. I have been out of
model flying for a year or two, and am getting back into it. I have just
assembled an ARTF plane and am planning on using an "Evolution" engine that
I have only ever run about 8/10 times. The last time it ...

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Any experience of this?
3.5 grams sounds amazing!

I apologize if I've already asked this question of the group, but if I did,
I still don't have an answer.
I bought a pre-built Moonraker by USA Balsa several months ago, and I'd like
to find the plan-specified C.G. for the airplane. Does anyone have a set of

As a change from many, many, years flying fixed wing, I have treated
myself to a T-Rex 450S helicopter to play with in my garden here in
England - assuming I can learn to fly the thing.
I am impressed with the quality of the kit and whilst the T-Rex is

Came up with an idea to save all the bother or removing batteries for
field charging,  a two pole 3 position switch and a 3.5mm jack socket
tucked away under a flap or canopy.
Switch in down position connects electronics to battery, centre is off

I know a fellow who picked up a TF Hot canary at the Weatherford Swap Meet
last weekend.  It is partially built, has the manual but has plans for
Corsair!  I think he can finish it without the plans but If anyone has, or
knows where to get these plans it would help.  As a matter ...