Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / October 2003

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Some of you will know of the 3D Masters 2003 DVD which we are producing -
there's even a few copies out there, but we had to withdraw that first
version from sale because of problems with the menu system, very
frustrating. However, remanufacture is proceeding and we will of course ...

I have just been checking over my Raptor, prior to (weather permitting)
going flying tomorrow. I noticed some strange behaviour from the tail rotor
servo/gyro (JR 810G and CSM 400).
If I apply full left rudder (in non-HH mode), the servo zips the rudder over

Price for replacement genuine Hirobo 58cm blades?  £99.  Yes, ninety nine
quid.
David

Have just upgraded the RX battery in my Raptor. The new pack has a much
larger capacity to give longer flight times and add a bit of nose weight to
offset my boom mounted tail servo.
I am planning to use my original combined TX / RX charger (Futaba) is there

Can anyone help get this old SIM working on my P4 2.4GHz PC.
The XPTxtest.bat works just fine, but I can't get the Heli sim to work.
I have it installed and using the XPHeli.bat to start the program, I then get the regular graphics menu, but if the Sim Setup graphics are set at 3 ...

Is anyone here using the DNHP heli's made in Korea?
The look pretty good http://www.dnhp.co.kr/
The only place that I see selling them is GR-8 Lakes.
Check out the big 215cc industrial for US$20,000  http://www.dnhp-members.co.kr/dnhp/BIG/BIG.htm

I found a guy who sells packs really cheap.
Megabatteries.com
let me know.

On flying in the back field tonight at around 6pm the air was cold and damp,
would this cause the performance of the engine to alter? The reason I say
this is that the engine has never responded so well before and the weather
is the only thing I can put it down to.

How do prices of Helis and accessories in Japan compare with prices in the
UK?
Would it be worth asking a collegue to bring a kit back for me?
gd

Just bumped into a site that sells computerized foam cutter in ~1000$.
Did anybody had some more info on this?
http://www.foamlinx.com/newcutter.htm
Shoreshim

When I fire up my Rappie, the engine rev's high, but after a few seconds
die's down to a nice idle speed, what's happening? and does it matter?
Regards
Paul H