Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / August 2008

  I have an older Super Tigre .61 Engine that I just ordered a Set of new
bearings for , it uses a gasket on the front and rear housing , haven't been
able to find these gaskets in any listing , wondering if anyone knows of a
source or where I can find a small quantity of approx ...

I plan to start a 1/4 scale Stearman (Boeing Kadet) this Fall or Winter.  I
intend to model the plane flown by Johnny Vasey in the 1949 National
Acrobatic Championships.  I will use the Barron plans for the basic plane.
My question is the practicality of using electric power for ...

Is fuel for 2 strokes different to that needed for 4 stroke engines?

Each cell in a lipo has a nominal 3.7 volts.  The amperage will vary
from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Soooooooooo,  a 4s2p 4,400 mah lipo battery breaks down as follows:
4 cells in series (providing 14.4 volts).  (Each individual cell in this

Does anyone know of a prop saver that will work with a GWS
Slow Stick? Do I have to remove the nose cone to make it
work?

99p for three new wheels and get a Victor Partenavia twin RC model by P
J Models free
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e=STRK:MESE:IT

I HAVE A NEVERE AND AN ION, LIKE TO TRADE WITH PLANES.
NERVE 2 YEARS OLD
ION 2 1/2 YEARS OLD
JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT KIND OF PLANE AND WE GET IT GOING. ;)

I want to hook up a fast charger to my JR Sport S400 using
the external charging jack. The internal battery connection
is very weak and almost looks like it was intentionally
designed to break off, so I would prefer to use the external

The largest Fly-in in NC is coming, Sept 23-24. This 2- day event has
On-Site camping and local Hotels, loads of activities, food,
Hobby-Lobby to showcase w/new product demos, Vendors & Displays, JR /
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