Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2007

Does anyone know any background to the following announcement on the
BMFA forum?
Forum Closed
Because of extensive misuse, the BMFA Council has reluctantly decided

I'm interested in any gatherings or clubs in the Birmingham area.
Anyone know of any or any websites with such info?
(I'm a helicopetr starter..)
Cheers

I would like it very much if someone would recommend a good program
(CD) on how to apply Monocote or Ultracote, in the way a professonal
would use to decorate their large scale model planes. Especially the
curved trims.

Here is a link to my latest inflight video.  I just started messing with a
ST Lab 5 in 1 eDVR camera.  This is a 128 meg memory stick like camera that
I picked up at the Toledo Weak Signals show.  I think you'll recognize the
pilot!

I'm an old fashioned guy, so I've always stayed away from computer
radios.  I like basic stuff, but there are a few features that I'm
looking for.
What I really want is an old fashioned radio with manual trims, servo

Wow.
Saturday afternoon I put parts for three Cox reed-valve .049s from my
bucket-o-engines into a mini crock pot with some antifreeze.  The
weekend was a zoo, so while I was able to unplug the pot that evening I

I'm newbie and I know there are numeros post on this subject. But I'm
looking for a website that shows step by step how to convert a motor
to diesel motor.
I read many things on this subject but i'm looking to understand what

Anyone know where i find movies to radio control airplane ?
Thx
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Has anyone out there done any business with them? They advertise quite
heavily in MAN but the ads are weird. There are about 4 different
aircarft they call a P-38?? Anyone know anyhting about their quality?
They are cheap, but I know you get what you pay for.

Would the use of silica jell crystals to absorb moisture around fuel
container be a good idea.
I was just wondering as I have had moisture contamination more than once.
Thank you

Lately I've noticed that the price of plans has shot up way faster than
the cost of paper and postage.  F'rinstance, the AMA wants about $40.00,
including postage, for a copy of the old Guillows Bellanca Cruisemaster
kit plans, which is way more than the whole kit sold for.  A ...

I have three COX .049 engines and parts, FREE to anyone who can and WILL
use them. One appears to be a marine engine.
These engines can bee seen on my website in the Photo Gallery under
'Planes of my Past', the last photo.

What is the best setup for a twin motor powered aircraft? independant
ESC's or one feeding two motors? is it better having two batteries
rather than one big brick? I am studying this plan for a Me 210 for the
first time and found it is for c/l not r/c so what recommendations for

How effective are they on model size planes?
I am building a zenoah 23 powered plane for filming videos from.
The span is about 7' or 2.2M.
It needs to be as STOL as possible as TO/L space at locations may be

Anybody have a Cox .020 wrench they want to part with?