Matt, It does not fly at shows because its on show in the SLEC tent and mainly because the designated pilot is not at the show: If you go to the Nationals pop round to the SLEC tent and have a word with me. Just for interest, it had 7 flights before going into production and so far it has totalled 1...

Barrie,

Try this link, looks interesting

http://www.supercoolprops.com/articles/powerabsorp.php

Robin

Mike,

Have you got a tablet?
If so you just load the Kindle software then download the book.

I have a iPad and I have a number of Kindle books on it no problem!!

good luck,

Robin

MIKE, Some where we have a FF7 still working and the instructions, when we find it I will send you the info you need. In the meantime, just been looking at the Don Edberg book for the FF8 and super FF8, full instructions how to get the trainer function working, Some precautions are listed at the end...

Pete,
The pictures are the pre-production prototype being flown by my son at Winterton last year.

Thanks for your comments

Robin

Now that the flying season has started in earnest, you war bird enthusiasts may wish to have a look at SLEC's new 1/4 scale Messerschmitt Bf108 kit. Now available from stock this kit is complete with all sheet, strip, ply and balsa laser or router cut parts; including all mouldings (8 in total) incl...

Picturs of Stephens Gemini for sale

Richard,
I had a load of the DuBro units, as Bob mentions they are prone to problems, gave away at least 6. One of the things you should be aware of they come either for Gas or Glow, if you get it wrong the internal seals dissolve.

Get rid of them its not worth the trouble.

Robin

Why not add your post code to the location space in your profile?

Brian,

Just checked the Tower Hobbies site for this item, tech notes confirm it is suitable for gasoline provided you use tygon tube

Robin

Thanks for the update, it does not work!!
Just tells me my membership is paid until 31/12/2016.

R

Try here, I had a ZDZ muffler from him last year, they are good.

www.jmb-brecka.com

Regards

Depends on what resin you are going to use.

If using polyester, the supplier will also have the appropriate product.

Same goes for Epoxy, Polyester and Epoxy do not mix.

Have you tried Premia Retracts?

Barry,

Why not use small cable ties of various colours, this is what I do; white for u/c, green for aileon, red for elevator, black for throttle and yellow for flap. If you end up with two of same clour together, then add another tie (red for port or green for starboard)

Robin

Look at the web shop for Component Shop, very good range, good service .

Component-shop.co.uk

Robin

Dave,

You are correct.

Try reading the info on Legal use of frequencies in France in the LMA resource tag on the forum,
its under the "Legal Frequencies in the UK" bit.

Robin

Mike,

Try Halfords, some time ago I purchased an spray can of manifold paint, comes in various colours.

Robin

Here is the official Hitec servo chart

http://hitecrcd.com/files/2013_HRU_ServoMat_2.pdf

cut and paste into your browser.

If I recall from technical articals in the mags, you need a diode in one of the lines to prevent the low battery feeding of the high battery. Thats what the battery backer does for you.

Robin