Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2008

I notice Aldi is selling 1 litre Air compressor oil, and 1 litre Air line
lubricating oil for £3.49 each.
Is this the same stuff as often recommended for after run oil for IC
engines?

I'd like to use the VD switch to kill the throttle.  Does anyone know how to
do this?
This would be the slide switch on the left side.
TIA,

The P-40 was an American fighter aircraft. It was known as Warhawk as
the US Army Air Corps adopted the name for all models and became the
official name of the P-40s in the United States.
Warplanes.com offers P-40 Warhawk, Tiger Shark model aircraft. It was

I am trying to buy a  plane from a guy in CA. Its built and he is
trying to figure out the best way to ship it. The wing is the problem
I believe since its about 60 inches. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I was out of the hobby when the SF series of OS engines was
popular. I bought a used one in decent condition a while
back, but haven't used it. What is it like? Is it stronger
than the FSR it replaced? Is its successor significantly

I am looking for 1/4 scale plans for Spitfire IX, Hurricane and FW
190 ... Can anyone advise

I have a Phoenix ARF Extra 203S with a O.S. FS-52 4-Stroke, ready to
fly. Has anyone flown the Phoenix 203S? I need your opinion and
experience, good or bad.
It can be seen on my website. http://rcobsession.net

I have a need for a quantity of epoxy laminated board(the stuff Printed
circuit boards are made of)without the copper.Has anyone got an idea where i
can buy it from in various thicknesses.I have been searching the internet
for a couple of days but to no avail in the UK, Any help ...

I have been away from planes for some time but thought it was time to fly
again as I have a couple of nephews who have noticed my planes in the
garage. I had my radio checked out by Radio South and all is good there. I
did not have an extra receiver so I bought (hobby-shop ...

Project management in australia with a difference, ADS is in touch
with current needs and attitudes of the design and construction
industry. A contemporary style of diplomatic management ensures that
all key players - architects, designers, builders, contractors,

I've never posted on this group, and I am apologize for rushing right
it with a specific question.
I have an idea of building a tiny generator for an electric R/C toy
which is supposed to output ~300W of electrical power, with a capacity

Is anyone kitting the old Sterling  Mini-Fledgling?  I really enjoyed this
kit when I was first learning and would love to build another in the
Laser-cut format.
Thanks

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What are those called? Keywords please?
Also, how long/wide is the operational part of that, the curved part
from one side to the other? I'm not sure if it would be called width