Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / December 2004

Hi, if you have a 35mhz r/c radio and receiver, can you make it 40mhz by
just changing the crystals?
Thanks Michael

I like the challenge of scratch building, think it makes the hobby much more
enjoyable.
Was going to try kit but I need practice with wood cutting, measuring etc.
so

Besides good and evil,blah blah.
Trying to find plans for rc deep v hull plans to
power with chain saw engine.
Did find site http://home.clara.net/gmatkin/design.htm

Would like to purchase radar set(s) for trawler yacht built to 3/4 inch scale.
Other scales may be appropriate.  Dynamic Models had an excellent range of
products of this nature, but have been unable to find them recently.  Anybody
know of any sources?  Thank you.

Does anyone know where I can get the bit that holds a crystal in the
transmitter, not a carry case. Only places in England please.
Thanks Himszy

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I am moving into a home that is on a lake. Which boat kit do you
recommend for this environment. Also I am a beginner to this hobby.
Any suggestions for an all around easy to operate kit?
-John C

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I have a Futaba T6YG. I need two transmitters for my sub. Is it possible to
wire up two crystals to it by  2 separate single core wires and then use a
switch on the wires so I can switch frequencies  easily rather than taking
out the crystals everytime i need to change?

I'm looking for a product / circuit design that
will convert the pulsed output of a non-proportional
channel on a Futaba receiver to a switched
(+4.8v on / 0v off) output , which will

What fuel will you use in the Traxxas Nitro Vee. I would like any help that
you can give me.
Tom

Any interest in steam boats from this group?
I am currently building a Krick Victoria with a Cheddar Puffin steam
engine. Information on doing this seems rare so I am charting my
progress on the web with photographs and links to help others that

Do all the rc sailboats use just one control to adjust
both sails or do some boats have separate controllers for
each sail?
thanks

Anyone one got any recommendations for a futaba 6ch radio set?
Thanks Michael