Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / June 2007

I'm repairing the wing on a cheap electric park flyer.  It looks like it has
a shrink plastic covering on foam, so I bought a roll of Topflite monokote.
then after reading the directions and looking at the website about the heat
tools, I'm starting to think that the heat is going ...

This is how they fly rc-models in Sweden :-)
http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/17956/20dc0cc4/index.html

Why do model makers pay such ridiculous prices for Futaba stuff on eBay?
it may be good quality but most of it is made in the same Chinese
factories as JR and many other much cheaper brand names, the days when
Chinese stuff was junk are long gone and their electronics equipment is

Anybody got a spare 35.250 RX ch85 crystal single conv for sale? bought
a used transmitter with crystal but cant find a RX to go with it,
                         regards,       Terry

I sure have search many of the rc hobby sites and have not been able
to find a hobby dealer on line who carries aluminum over the shoulder
harnesses for holding a rc radio.  I have seen people with them.  I
have M.S and a neck strap helps but one of these harness units that I

I had decided to go with 12 volts running sets of 3 LEDs with 68 ohm
resistors, but then I found an old transmitter battery and an old
receiver battery lying around in my basement.  I thought it would be a
lot easier to put them together without splitting the receiver pack in

I have a fwe things laying about... namely:
Castle Creations brudhles s controllers (2 25A and a 10A)
3S 910Mah LiPo pack
3S 1500Mah Lipo Pack

Does anyone know what solder and flux is used on these 2200mah 3s packs as I
am having one hell of a problem soldering the tabs?
thay look like stainless steel but nothing I have will solder to them i have
tryed stainless steel flux but still no luck.

Anybody know a supplier of Latex tubing in the UK? can get plenty of
ordinary silicon or rubber bungee stuff but cant find 1/4'' latex
anywhere,
                          regards,                  Terry

Has anybody had one of these,
http://www.shop.edirectory.co.uk/cambrian_models/3104/mia/d/radio+control+plane+
spitfire+mkix+kit/pid/5317241
I am thinking of getting one but I have asked via email what engine is
recommended, and tried calling them but no reply to either.

I'm building a Whimpy for dusk and night flying.  The plan is to install
a bunch of LEDs on the inside so the whole plane will light up like a
light bulb.  I saw a Telemaster set up this way, and the effect was very
cool.

I was recently given a second-hand indoor RC toy (Silverlit UFO).
Battery will not take a charge, and I need help figuring out whether
the problem is the battery or the charger before I spend money on
stuff.

THE BEATLES CAUSED THE DISINTEGRATION OF MANKIND
HIGH COURT
(The Five Judges)
(Judge T., Judge B., Judge S., Judge M. and Judge K.)

What day of the week, what time of day? Does the orientation of the runway
to the sun dictate times to fly?
I used to fly mostly in Hamilton TX at the Xed out runway at the airport.
This is really an AM situation but I have flown evening(fly off the taxi

 I am looking to mount a directional antenna on a platform that follows
a flying model airplane.
 Does anyone know of any such platforms, which can be commanded to
point to some location easily e.g if we know the position of the