Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / February 2004

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From: "Bob Costa" <bob_costa@hotmail.com>
To: <Bob_Costa@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 8:34 PM

Does anyone know of a supplier of vane steering systems for models, or
at least a detailed set of instructions to build a system?

i need one for my mister darby, but i dont wana buy one made i wana make one
from scratch so anyone know how or got plans?

Futuristic patrol boat
http://peoships.crane.navy.mil/lcs/images/Ray_PD_Outbrd.jpg

I recently bought two Astro Marine .40s and plan to install them in
hull I'm converting from nitro to electric.  The hull has a single fle
shaft that exits through the hull at the centerline.  Does anyone hav
info on where I can get a gearbox that will couple these two motor

Who supplies parts for the Mathe vhp 35cc motor? Other than the
factory in Italy of course. Anyone knows who stocks parts? I am
considering buying a used Mathe vhp I saw, but if parts aren't
available then forget it, I'll look into quickdraw or a hiperf zenoah.

I am planning a project to build an R.O.V (as a hobby - nothing
serious), and wish to find low-cost electric motors that can be used
underwater.
Alternatively, I also would welcome any advice on how to waterproof a

I'm a model land yacht sailor looking to get closer to the water by sailing
on the sandy beaches. But I'm afraid of getting the servos and radio gear
wet. What do you folks do to protect your gear when you capsize or get wet
under other conditions?

Any one know what a sqaure drive is ? How is it different to a round drive?

I'd like to build a model of this boat, Has anyone experience/ documentation
about this boat?
(picture) http://194.229.124.34/nieuws/7/Damen-Pushy-Cat-1204-TAMAN-.jpg
Thanks in advance,

hi there  am building a replica of Titanic, as i am customizing in my
own way, i want to have weapons on board, i watched a movie called
"problem child" in which he had a remote control helicopter and he used
it to shot little "bb-pellets" through these machine gun type of gun..