Aerotowing, release mechanism
etc
Sail Planes Unlimited = Articles
& Tips
Aerotow
Gliding - Graham Warren
2006 IMAC Pattern Sequences with
K-Factors and Orientation notes
Grotto 2,
R/C Pattern "The web's longest running R/C pattern page".
International
Miniature Aerobatic Club
RC New Zealand - skins for
realflight
PBG
Composites & Team New Zealand - TOC 2002
Stall and Spin + many other
aerodynamic forces ***
RC Aerobatics
for beginners (see downloads - recommended) ***
TOC 98 to Tucson 2005
News/Results
Iwata - Airbrush FAQ and Tips
***
Iwata,
Badger and Tamiya - Airbrush Supplies
Airbrush Pressure - How much is
required
Airbrush
talk, art, painting, illustration, auto graphics, crafts
Airbrush Technique Magazine , airbrush
lessons
Compressor
for airbrush - How to DIY ex fridge #1
Compressor
for airbrush - How to DIY ex fridge #2
Model Master Technical Guide
Downloads
Thinning Paint to suit airbrush
Tips & Techniques - Galaxy
Mech Works - click tips.
Compressor
for airbrush - How to DIY ex fridge #3
Ackerman
linkage for Pull Pull systems - B.Felice
Aerodynamics - with animated
examples
Aerodynamics In [Plain] Plane
English
Aerodynamics of Spar&Rib Structures
Biplane Parameters and Decalage - email Alan for details.
Design Calc - Lee Van Tassle's RC Airplane Design Calculator
inc Floats, Canards, CG etc - email Alan for winzip copy of original
Design - explanation for
beginners
Design Parameters - Basic chart
Differential - Mechanical set-up
- Correct Dutch roll and Drag.
Flying Wing
and Bird flight designs
Flutter -
Curing flutter by Ed Moorman
Gliders & Vtails FAQ - DJ
Aerotech -
Mass Balance
Control Surfaces - prevent Flutter. IMAA High Flight article
Pull Pull
[closed loop] Controls - Brian Felice
Pull-Pull
[closed loop] Controls - Bob Adkins
Pull-Pull
[closed loop] Controls - Giant scale - R.Forgues
Pull-Pull
Control Rigging - Ron Ellis
Pull-Pull EP
DH2 (spider wire) Model Airplane News
Reducing Induced Drag - Wing
Tips and Tip Plates
Rotary
Driver System - Ailerons-Elevators etc.
"See
How It Flies " an online book with many graphic images.***
Selected Topics of Model
Aerodynamics
Sources of
Aeronautical Information
Stability
& Control - lateral, directional etc - animated
Static Thrust calculator -
select prop etc *** - if site down, email Alan for a copy.
Trim Chart for flying RC aircraft
Wing Loading Charts for R_C
Aircraft
Advanced
Hybrid Aircraft Home Page - Airships, Hovercraft & Blimps
Airship
Resources (airships, blimps)
Balloon Pages on the World Wide
Web
DIY Mylar
Envelopes for Blimps & Balloons.
Solar Balloons - make your own
for glider launching
Aluminum
Welding Aluminum Brazing Aluminum Soldering Aluminum Repair
Anodizing Aluminium DIY - Ron
Newman
Anodising Aluminium at home - Tom How ***
Anodizing at home - Jim Bowes. (original site down, email
Alan for .pdf)
DIY Bronze, Pewter, Zinc &
Aluminium Casting - Home Foundry
Electroplating
Kits - Anodizing - Powder Coating and Metal Polishing
Techno Weld. A
revolution in aluminium welding
"All
About Balsa" - Sig Mfg - email Alan if site down
Balsa -
Bending (wood) Sheeting
Balsa Density Calculator -
download
Balsa wood -
Interesting facts
DIY Transfer pattern to Balsa -
Acetone Transfer
Paulownia (brittle but used by
many ARTF in lieu of balsa)
Wood Handbook,
Wood as an Engineering Material
Getting the most of your
batteries ***
Guide to
Lithium Polymer Batteries and LiPo Failure Reports
LiPol
batteries - How to dispose of safely & Balancing cells w/out taps.
Lipo fire
tests you need to see - video X 2 ***
Lithium Polymer cells. Lipos for
model aircraft
Lithium Polymer - FAQ &
applications
Lithium Ion
& Lithium Ion Polymer Safety and Instructions
Lithium Ion
Polymer Applications
Lithium
Polymer - Do Not use in transmitters
Lithium
Polymer Batteries : LiPol FAQ
Tom's RC Electronics Gadgets and
Projects - Lipol fire ****
Batteries -
graphic detail of stalled or binding servo ***
Batteries -
Use The Right Type & Brand + Safety
Battery
Comparison of Applications
Battery - How to make own packs
Battery meter - How to use own
Digital Volt Meter.
Cell Break
In and Balance Charging
Dual
(Parallel) Battery Operation = Reliability & More Flight Time -
Dual
Batteries, isolators, 6v, voltage depression, redundancy, etc
Introduction
to batteries - Great Hobbies Techn.
Sealed Lead
Acid batteries - care and charging. of SLA
Strengthening the Weakest Link
.... Battery maintenance
Tech Talk :
Maintaining Your Batteries
Tester for Nicads - PC Readout.
Transmitter
Packs - Comparison of Alkaline, NiCd and NiMH with graphs
What About All Those NiCads -
Tony van Roon
Bantamtek Manuals = Multiplex
LN5014, E-Station 301 & 501 and Hyperion chargers.
Chargers - How to recycle all
those old plugins.
Cycler - FAQ , especially
Hobbico Accu adjustment
Robbe Power Peak Infinity 2 (Review)
= Sunji 3000 ex Kr.
Lithium Ion Charger - DIY -
SHDesigns -
LN-5014
Battery Charger Lipol_NiMH_NiCD & PB
12 Volt SLA
Charger - simple circuit
PC Power Supply Conversion - Pat
Harvey
PC Power Suppy Conversion -
Recker RC ***
PC Power
Supply Conversion to power a 12VDC Battery Charger
PC Power
Supply Conversion (110/230 Vac to 12V )
SLA (Gell
Cell) Battery Charger #1
SLA (Gell Cell) Battery Charger
#2
ETNZ 1M 1:25 Scale Racing Yacht
ETNZ -
Building Tips & Reviews
Victoria
[Note = Use Hitec HS645MG for sail servo]
Victoria - performance Tips by
"The New Zealanders"
Victoria
Yacht Sailboat - RCU Review - inc video
TT. MRP
Odyssey = 1:25 scale Benetau
TT. MRP
Voyager Gooseneck upgarde
Academy RC
boats - list and specs (Email Alan for .pdf in need)
Academy Triton 15 mph - 35mph
hot racing tips. - [ Fast Electric Boat Racers ]
AC15 Yachts
[Scale America's Cup Racing Yachts]
American Model
Yachting Association
Cap-Maquettes
NZ (for upgrade parts for ETNZ Yachts)
Chinese Junks & Battened
Lugsails
Frank's
Historical Model Ships' - How to build old sailing ships
IOMICA :
International 1 metre class - inc technical & Forum ***
John-dowd.co.uk
= Bluenose construction and good photos.
Mamoli.c wooden sailing ship
& other kitset.
Marblehead
50/800 Class RC yachts
MRP boats = Thunder Tiger = Ace
Hobby
North Texas
Battle Group - Big Gun 1/144 Battle action
International
One Metre (IOM) class - excellent downloads for yachtees
R_C Sailing -
Discussion group.
RC Scale
Model Ships - Jiri Syrovatko
Schooner
Model Society (The Great )
Scottish
Federation of Model Boat Clubs
Seawind by
Kyosho - Resource Center
The Hague
Modelboat Club - HMBC - Homepage
The Model
Power Boat Association
The Mother
of All Maritime Links - model boats
The Pop-pop pages. (Pop Pop Steam
Engine boats)
The World of
Scale Model Boating
Ultralite composites site (carbon r/c yacht parts)
RC Ice & Land Yachts - K.1
Models
RC
Landsailer and Iceboat design and construction
Antenna -
DIY shorter RX. More under Rubber Duckie & Flywire in RC section below
Billing Model Boats -
Construction tips & Paint cross reference
Boating Rope Knots - animated examples
Build A
Quick Fiberglass Hull - DIY.
Building Tips - water channeling
and shafts
CR 914 - RC Yacht set-up and
Tuning Guide
Engine
analysis and technical articles - performance boating
Fishing Knots & Rigging -
animated examples
Gears &
DIY Drive Shafts & Rudders - & many other boat builders tips.*** ***
How to measure motor's maximum
current draw and suppress electrical noise
How to Sail fast_ Rig tuning by
Bob Sterne
Model Builder Tips & Tricks
- Art of the Model Builder
Model
testing - instrumentation, scaling laws, test tanks, wind tunnels, experiments
Motor - Twin
and Multi - Series vs. Parallel
Propellers,
Korts and balancing shafts etc
Receiver
& Solenoid wiring ex SLA (Gell Cell battery)
RC Laser RC Sailboats - Tips and
Tricks
RC Sailing -
How to sail and trimming tips by Kyosho
River boats,Towboats etc. - Old
River Bill's RC***
River Boats,
Towboats etc - Towboat Joe.
Seawind - How to waterproof the hatch .pdf
Servo - modify to 180 and 360 degree operation.. Gang and
Fit servos to yachts & boats - email Alan for .pdf file
Servo - Sail
Winch - Modify 2ch Transmitter to adjust number of turns
Servo - Single Arm or Double Arm
Sail set up.
Servo - Winch or Arm type for
sail? - comments
Swing Rig - DIY set up and use
on yachts.
Technical, Building, Motor, ESC
& General tips - Model Marina ***
Technical
& theoretical aspects of RC yacht racing
Tips, Set Up Info, Waterproof
& Projects - Off shore electrics
Warship
Combat Construction Articles ***
Academy RC
Outboard unit (.10 - .15)
Swash Drive
- RC Jet Boat units
Building
your own RC submarine WTC
Deep Down -
how to construct a RC Sub..
E1 Submarine Project - Braglia
North Seas
Fleet - radio control submarines
R/C Submarines - France (English
& French)
abebooks.com -
the world's largest source of out-of-print books!
Aircraft Workshop:
Learn To Make Models that Fly by Kelvin Shacklock**
Colour Palette
for RC aircraft
Radio Control Guide by Norman Butcher
Radio Controlled Model Aircraft by Robert Lopshire **** try
and get a copy of the book
RC Books by
David Boddington X 5
TX 2 TX =
buddy box compatibility problems between different brands of transmitters ***
Buddy
(Trainer) Box System Operation - RCFU
Buddy
(Trainer) Box not working with Berg PPL, IPD and similar TX Signal Recognition
Receivers.
Flight
Simulator Interface Cable - USB (for Hitec Futaba JR & Zebra TX) for FMS
***
Interface
Adapters & Connectors - inc new Futaba
Buddy box lead for interface only
pictures
Build an R/C
Stick Joystick - The Flying Penguin
E-Sky, E-Flite TX Interface via
Microphone socket for FMS & other R/C Simulators. - DIY
FMS - Free Flying Model
Simulator - Interface DIY instructions
FMS Serial Interface - D.I.Y for
GWS
Futaba
Controller - TX Conversion - RCFU
PPM Stick
aka PPM audio (Mono) Thermometer - diagnostic tool
SmartPropoPlus
- Connection via PC Microphone Socket - DIY for any TX
TX PC Interface - kitset - Ken
Hewitt
TX Trainer
Connector Pinouts - for PC interface
TX Buddy box plugs, Interface
pin assignment - MFTech
Walkera
S.Video plug pinouts for FMS controllers
Zen Hura 6
ch TX - S Video connector pinouts
FMS Forum ::
Summary on FMS Interfaces :
Dragonfly for FMS and FAQ - Paul
L Daniels's
RC-Sim
Downloads for Aerofly, FMS, Reflex, RFG 2, etc ***
FMS -
additional Scenery downloads ***
FMS - Links to many downloads
for FMS and scenery design etc ***
FMS - large
database of models to download for FMS.
Shinichiro
Nishiya - Many models + DIY instructions for landscapes etc. ***
FMS - Run
with Vista - .dll file and instr - post 6 ***
FMS - Vista
fix - click and "save target as"...
ClearView RC
Helicopter Simulator
Flight
simulators for Mac PC's
Fly RC Free simulator = Ron's
Software Page
Glider 3D ; RC Sailplanes
Simulator
Home-built
flight simulators - 23 Freeware programs
Offshore
Sailing - Free simulator
Pre-Flight (Free Download - buy
interface kit)
RCFSim v6.01
(2004) - Freeware
RC
Helicopter Simulator - for MAC OSX
Realflight - Free skins from New
Zealand
Reality
Craft - RC Plane Master
Reflex
Flugsimulator - Reflex XTR
Reflex XTR -
extra models by The W3 Group
Sail
simulator.com - Free download
Slope Soaring Simulator - Free
download
TTi Tom's - How to set up PC USB
Port, Calibrate TX and more
Buddy box
compatibility problems between different brands of transmitters ***
BuddyMate Interface - Intelligent
Buddy box lead
Futaba AM to Futaba FM Trainer
Cord
Futaba/Hitec
to JR/GWS trainer lead ***
GWS
Transmitter - add Buddy or Simulator connection
Hitec Buddy
- Trainer Box compatibility & battery requirements
Hitec
Trainer (Buddy) System Update - New "Stereo Plug" system and how to
use
Intelligent Buddy Box Lead - JR
to Hitec or Futaba & reverse
JR Buddy box lead - antoon -
gadgets
JR (aka Graupner) to Futaba or
Hitec Trainer Cord
Multiplex to Hitec or Futaba
buddy lead schematic
Sanwa (aka Airtronics) AM_FM Trainer
Cord
Balsa Density, Float size,
Vacuum forming pictures etc - inc downloads
Conversion & Calculation
tables etc
Metric - Imperial Converter -
down load free zip file.
CG & MAC calculator = PJB's
Seriously Aeronautical Stuff
CG, MAC, Servo & Basic Model
Calculators - R/C Aircraft Proving Grounds
CG Calculator & Basic Design
of Flying Wing Models
Convert - free download -
convert units from one type to another ****
Electric
Flight - Drive Calculator V2.1 ***
Electric Motor Calculator -
match motor, prop, amps & battery etc
Entisoft Units -- Measurement Conversion
Calculator --
Free
Software ex NASA_design jet engine, airfoils, kites, Rockets etc.
Metric and Imperial
Wire Gauge AWG / SWG
Martindale's Calculators On-Line
Center - (over 1900 covers almost every possibility)
Motor Calc Program - find which
motor, battery and prop is right for your EP airplane
"MotoCalc"
Electric Flight Performance Prediction Software
Performance Slide Rule Calculator
- Servo torque, Horsepower, Stall Speed etc.
PPM Stick
aka PPM audio (MONO) Thermometer - diagnostic tool
Prop Power Thrust, Noise, Fuel
Oil Mix, Crank Threads, Doppler Effect Calculator
RC Calculators - C.Gadd. [Servo
Torque, Wing Loading, Glow to Electric etc.]
RC
Performance calculators - Thrust, hp, Airspeed, RPM vs Load. etc
WCF
Engineering Reference Data and Links ***
Weight Estimation Spreadsheet -
Jim Ryan
Work out
power train required for electric aeroplanes ***
Academy RC
Cars - current list and specs.
Academy RC
Car - option and spare parts picture lists
Academy RC
cars, spare parts, performance parts and accessories - Retail sales and service
Academy
RT-4GP Racing Truck - details
Academy RT4-GP ProSpec _RCCA
Review.
Academy SB
Sport EP_RCCA review
Academy SB
Sport PRO Buggy kit - RCU Review ***
Academy SB
Sport V2 Buggy Pro - RCU review
Basics Part
1: Fuel Basics - RC Car
DuraTrax (part
of Great Planes/Tower Group)
Engine Care - Horror stories
with pictures - HPI Racing
FAQ for R_C electric off-road
racing
Gear Animations, Pitch
explanations, conversions etc.
How to -
Car, Engine maintenance Manuals & fuels etc.
How to:
Install any type of clutch
HiSpeed,
HSP, Himoto, Redcat - same vehicles.
Lauterbacher
Modelltechnik 1/5 RC cars
Links to RC Car web pages &
Distributors
NitroReview.
- Reviews of almost every car engine
Painting Bodies - Four Fast
Finishes
RC Car Pro
Racer Secrets by Sirace
RC Car Racing Guide, Articles,
FAQ, Tuning etc
RC
Manufacturers - Cars_Trucks
Thunder Tiger....
EK-4 S2 Nitro Monster Truck...*****
Thunder
Tiger.... EK.4 .... Reviews and upgrades for "The Monster"
TTR - RC -
The 1:10th Touring Site ***
Catapult, Bungee & Dolly launch methods - DIY several
types - email Alan for .pdf.
Bungymania (select
"Dossiers" then "Tir Bungee") ****
Bungee (High
Startt) - Simple Physics and Dimensions
Bungee
Launching RC Sailplanes ("High Start")
Bungee Slope Plane Launcher -
DIY
Dynamics of Bungee Launching - Ezone article
Electric winch (12V) - email Alan for Jpeg of winch & turnaround plans.
Golden Retriever - site down, email Alan for copy .pdf file.
Northeast Sailplane
Products -- Winch Stuff
The "Hi-Start"
launching system - DIY
British
Model Flying Association - BMFA - msafety bulletins - Mobile phones
Canadian & NZ Cellphone
warning for R/C
Mobile phone radiation -
headlines
NZ Govt.
-"Why must I switch off my cellphone in aircraft, hospitals and petrol
stations."
RunRyder - Mobile Phone and
Synth TX warning
RunRyder -
Mobile Phone - RC Interference...
Scientists Demand Cell Phone
Warnings
Colours for
high altitude flying - PJ Burke
Colour Cross Reference - cross
indexed charts of the 19 most popular brands
Colour
Reference Charts - Part I = Urban Fredriksson's
Colour
Reference Charts - Part II = Urban Fredriksson's
Color Reference Library -
Airforce & Military
Model Aircraft Colour design -
downloadable program
Simmers
Paintshop - Airforce colour charts (RGB & FS inckuded) and mixes
What Colours do we Fly & Tips for better Aircraft Visibility
-(site down - email Alan for .pdf copy) ***
SPAD (Simple
Plastic Airplane Designs)
Streamer
Splitter for combat RC
3-line control systems -
Electronic Throttle or Retract control
Andy Whortons
C/L Page - BMFA & FAI - AJWLTD
Brass Fuel
Tanks for Model Airplanes
Complete list of C/L articles.
C/L
Aeromodeling Link Pages, Clubs, and Forums
C/L Model
Aircraft Nostalgia in Australia
C/l Model Airplanes - Bill Kuhl
C/L Model
Airplanes = Iskandar taib
Hip Pocket Aeronautics -
Building and Flying CL, FF & RC Airplanes
Stunt Hangar
- good hints & tips
U-Control
2000 - Gabriele Macrì
Chalking, colouring and covering
with Tissue
Chemical Compatibility of Common
Model Finishing Materials
Cover Foam
Wings With Brown Paper - Ezone
Cover small
models with tissue - M.A.N. tips.
Covering & Painting
Techniques***
Covering
Tips & Techniques - RCU article
Covering
Tutorial for Beginning Builders
Fibreglass
Cloth Covering by Jim Ryan
Koverall - Sig Heat Shrinkable
Laminating
film (Doculam) - DIY instructions with video
Laminating
film - Doculam Discoveries
Lite
Films,Covering & colouring & weights - Roy Bourke
Light plastic
film - types & techniques for micro flyers - M.A.N article
Monokote - How to apply &
covering tips
Monokote -
How to apply over fiberglass and for longivity
MonoKote
& LustreKote Surface Preparation & Painting
Oracover = Ultracote = Profilm .
Hobby Lobby's tips
Oracover - Holland - pictorial
how to use.
Painting Canopies (Heli) - email Alan for file.
Painting RC
models with Latex Paint
Pennyplane - lightweight
building & covering for indoor duration
Polyester
(Chiffon) - cheap strong material covering
Polyurethane
(Water based) - adhere and finish fibreglass and Koverall cloth etc.
Silkspan Covering
- How to and Why
Solarfilm
(Solartex, Solite, Solarspan, So-lite, Fibafilm)
Solite - How
to apply this ultra lite film
Solite -
Advanced Covering Techniques
SPAD (Simple Plastic Model Design) - use of plastics
Tinting & Colouring Clear Canopies - David Tatosian
& others. (site down - email Alan for .pdf copy.)
Two Color Covering
with iron on films - RCFU
Ultracote® (
aka ProFilm & OraCover) Tips & Tricks = Horizon Hobby :
AeroGraphics
- Custom Aircraft Decals & Logos
Best brands
of the world - make into your own decals
Ceramic Decals
- Water-Slide Ceramic Transfers - BEL Inc.
CustomCut
Vinyl Lettering and Graphics
Decalerstellung
und Decalverkauf
Decals:
SuperCal Water Slide Decals
DIY Decals -
Testors Custom Decal System
Free decal
downloads - Vektorgrafiken für Scalemodelle
Aero Model Club sites around the
world
Google
Search - rec.models.rc air
Intl. List of
Scale Model Related Web Sites
Military links - Aircraft,
Boats, Weapons etc
MSN Groups - Scale Models &
RC Categories
Multidisciplinary
collaboration for Communication, Research, and Lunch
Open 2.4 R/C
Project - newsgroup for all info on 2.4GHz
RC Soaring
Digest magazine - free
Transmitter Customizing Service
for disabled / handicapped users
RC Duck - email Alan direct for instruction sheet to build
your own
Deans' Ultra
Plug connector [aka "Super Plug"]
Anderson Power Products
connectors [aka "Sermos connectors")
Actuators
and Actuator controlled designs
How to make
an actuator ( step by step )
Micro R/C
Car Hacks for Model Airplane Use
Altimeter - Winged Shadow
Systems - micro
Battery
Condiiton Checker for RX NiCad - DIY
Circuit Diagrams for Model
Aircraft
Circuits for
RC gadgets - Jo Aichinger ***
Creating
Printed Circuit Boards - Easy DIY
Do-It-Yourself
Radio Control Electronic Projects & Gadgets
Dump "r" DIY discharge
RX and TX packs
Electronic projects and
tutorials ***
Electronic Circuits for the
Hobbyist - Tony Van Roon
Electronic Gadgets (Projects) for
RC - Tony Van Roon
Electronics Pages - Circuits etc
by Tomi Engdahl's
LED
Calculator - RC Cam Projects
Lost Model
Alarm (LMA ) - Plane Finder with fail safe
Plane finder
_ Lost Model Alarm
Newark
Electronics, Catalog = Electronic Components
Optic Isolators - S.M.Services
(U.K.) Ltd
Radio control electronics - DIY
fault finding and repair [Norcim] ***
Radio Electronics Pages - Build
your own TX & RX
Ram Radio
Controlled Models Home Page
Receiver
& Solenoid wiring for use with SLA (Gell Cell battery)
RC Groups
Discussion - DIY Electronics
RC Systems -
DIY build your own & other RC projects.
Schiepatti
Switch - for camera operation, glow driver etc
Stefan's
Electric R-C Web Site
Supercircuits
Inc. ..Micro video camera etc.
Sirius
Electronics-TX Diodes bridging
Suding
Associates Inc. - Main Page
Voltage
regulator = BEC 5V & 6V for Boats, cars and airplanes
Everything You ever Wanted to
Know About Electric Flight FAQ
Which Electric Power Model to
buy - Annual reviews, answers and pictures ***
Advanced Propulsion - JLN Labs -
ElectroHydroDynamics ( E.H.D.)
AMP-lifying the Ace Cloud Dancer
- convert .40 GP to electric
Diversity
Model Aircraft - Inc calculator for run time
E/Flight -
Drive Calculator V2.1 ***
Electromagnetic Interference
Reduction ***
Electronic
Speed Control - Why BEC and LVC cause most EP RX problems.
F5D UK Model
Airplane Pylon Racing
The EZONE -
many "how To" articles and tips etc.
GWS -
e/flight education videos inc add heatsink to ESC.
GWS Fans -
Information, Tips and Forums site
Hydro-Foam - Jean-Louis Naudin
Kress Jets
Inc. - Gas and Electric Model Planes
Low-Tech A-10 Electric Ducted Fan
SES45ADS
Ultra smart & small 45-200A ESC with failsafe & lost model alarm..
Spectra-V_ Fit gearbox &
Vtail to a Spectra - Stefan's Electric RC
The Future is
Electric - Ken Myers
What About All Those NiCads -
Tony van Roon
Work out
power train required for electric aeroplanes ***
SES-45ADS
Ultra smart & small ESC. 45-200A with failsafe & LMA
Battery
Eliminator Circuits (BEC)
DIY
Electronic Speed Control designs for brushed & Brushless motors
E.P.A -
A.T.V - Dual Rates differences, cautions and arming ESC. ***
ESC for
Brushless + Electronic-Circuits
ESC - How to
Set up for First Time """
GWS
ICS300/480 Voltage cutoff Mod for Lithium packs
Miniature High-Rate ESC inc BEC
Oscilloscope
- Download software & manual to convert your PC Soundcard ***
Electric Motor Calculator -
match motor, prop, amps & battery etc
Motor Calculator - determine
Multiplex motor, ESC, battery & prop for your EP airplane
Electric
Motors - articles 1 to 5 by Brian Mulder ***
Brushless
Motor FAQ - cd-rom tricks - Ron van Sommeren ***
Brushless.
One hour CD_ROM motor construction
LRK = Make
your own brushless gearless motor, 200-800watts
LRK and
CD-rom manufacturers - list. & How to make your own outrunners etc.
lrk-torquemax e-motors - How to build
your own.
Reversing
the Shaft on a Brushless Outrunner
Brushless
motors - "Dry Testing"
Brushless RC Car Racing Motor
myths
Electrics - motors - Steve Lewin
***
Electric Motor - Break in for
best performance
EP Motor and
break-in procedures (especially Zagi 400)
How to measure motor's maximum
current draw and suppress electrical noise
HS Motors = Changzhou Haosheng
motor Co; Ltd, (Walkera etc)
Minimotor SA
- Miniature drive system
PickPwr - Choosing the right
power package
Timing
EPS300C - picture tutorial DIY breaki-in & tuning EP can motors ***
Twin and Multi
Motor Instalations - Series vs. Parallel
ABC, ABN, Ringed & Lapped -
differences ***
Engine Care - Horror stories
with pictures - HPI Racing
Crankshaft thread
size - Great Hobbies Tech Article
Fliteline Solutions - Determine
Engine Condition ***
Genesys On Board
Alternator - Charging system for RC models
MECA = Model
Engine Collectors Assn
Miniature
model engines, 4 Str, Radial and others
Old engine
models, bazaar, discussions about models
Animated Engines - Full
selection.
Animated Engines, Single
Cylinder Stirling
Aluminum
Welding How to Weld Aluminium
Bearing Sizes & Types -
RC-Bearings.com
Bearings -
list of all popular Hobby & Motor sizes.
Bearings - Pictorial
DIY replacement in RC engines.
Bendy pipes
+ scale Manifolds for large engines
Boca Bearings
for glow engines
Fly Quiet -
Sound reducing mufflers .049 to big
FMV Storey - Engine &
Bearing Fit and design.
Four Stroke Mufflers and Angled
Elbows
Installation
of Model Engine Bearings
Macs Products
Website - exhausts and smoke systems
Repair orTighten 4 str muffler
threads.
The Tuned
Pipe - Modifying Your Engine
Tuned Pipes - FAQ - Andy Ellison
Tuned Pipe Designer - JavaPipe:
- download calculator
Tuned Pipes
- The Technology of (emphasis on RC cars/trucks)
Tuned Pipes
- The mystery of - four part series + downloads
2 Stroke
Engine Pages Index , Tuning & Diagnostics
Airplane flight,model
airplanes,engines,aerodynamics - Pé Reivers
Break-in
four stroke engine - How to
Cen Racing -
good tutorial on tuning, care & maintenance ***
Engine
analysis and technical articles - performance boating
Engine
Technical Notes-VERY complete!
Engine Tuning - RC Cars &
Trucks ***
Extend
Engine Life - M.A.N article
Glow Plugs - Selection Guide -
cross reference of most plugs.
Glow Plugs -
The technology of
Cox engine -
"How to Get Best Performance" Cox manual. .pdf
How to
Rebuild Your Nitro Engine - RC Nitro Magazine,***
Engine
Bearings - DIY pictorial refit for model engines.
K&B owners guides -
Carbuettor tuning etc
Modifying
Your Engine - Expansion Chambers etc
NitroReview_reviews
of almost every car_truck engine
One-way valve - Gasoline Check
Valve
Performance
Testing of Engines - Martin.Hepperle
Plasma Liners (Ceramic piston
& liners etc) see also Norvel engines.
Prop and rpm performance figures
- RCFAQ
Radial Engine FAQ (RC Warbirds)
Regulated fuel
supply for large engines - Pe Reivers
Running In Engines - Brian
Hampton
Setting the Idle Mixture _ Brian
Hampton
Squish
Clearance - RC Boat.com
Start Your
Engine Right the First Time and Keep It Running
Super Tigre set up - by Pe
Reivers
Tune Engine
- how to find the sweetspot #01 ***
Tune and set
car/truck carburettor
Tuning and
setting Car & Truck engines - Racing Tech tips ***
1/2 A Starter Motors - (email Alan for 3 easy DIY units with
cheap 540 EP motor)
1/2A Starter
Motor for .049 - .09 DIY M.A.N. article.
Doppler Effect - RPM on Ground
and in Air
Noise reduction - How to by
Flying Sites.
Noise Reduction - keep your
flying sites
Noise test
results & procedures - Blackridge & District MFC
AP Engines
(Sanye Machinery Co Ltd.)
ASP engines (A.S.P.) (Sanye
Machinery Co Ltd.)
Axe Motor
Rossi (previously known as "Rossi")
Cen Racing - Includes good care
& maintenance and tuning of engines.
Chung Yang
Industries Co., Ltd. - Vertex (VX) Engines
CS Engines
(Raptorz = Meng Ying)
Cyclon
Engines - FAI & F2B etc. Ru.
Dynamite =
Horizon Hobby = rebranded SH Engine
Great Hobbies
- Tech Talk crankshaft thread sizes
Enya
distributor = B.J.'s Model Engine Service
Gasparin's (Stefan ) Miniature
CO2 motors.
JBA engines
= Vmax, Jen, Revtech & Pichler etc
MECA (Model Engine
Colletors Assn.) homepage
ModelEngine.com
- K & B, Mecoa, HB, HP, Kavan, Fuji
MVVS model
engines - Pe Reivers
Nelson Engines
- Performance Specialties
NitroReview_reviews
of almost every car_truck engine
O.S. Wankel
reviews and adjustments
PAW diesel
engines [Progressive Aero Works]
Picco (aka
Omega and/or Omega Picco)
Saito - Brenton Watkins - hints
and tips
Sanye
Machinery Co.,Ltd = ASP, AP, Magnum,SC etc
SH Car
Engines (aka Dynamite, Sportsworks, LRP, XTM)
Sharma Model Aero
Engines and Propellers
Super Tigre
(see also " Carbs & Tuning")
Thunder Tiger Engines-Airplane:
GP Series
Thunder Tiger Engines-Airplane:
PRO Series
Thunder Tiger Engines: Airplane:
4-Stroke Series
Thunder Tiger Engines: Car &
Buggy Series
Thunder Tiger Engines: Heli
Series
Two Stroke and Four Stroke
Engines
Airtoi micro
turbine specs database
AMT USA,
Aviation Microjet Technology
Gas Turbine
Builders Association
Home made jet
& pulsejet engine
Jet Powered
Models, Pulse Jets
Jetex
Engineering -- Microjet Propulsion Lab -- Rocket Science Institute
Turbines,
homebuilt FAQ pictures etc
Quadra Aerrow.
Engines, 2 Stroke Engines, UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Model Aircraft
Gas Motors -
Set Up,Running, Trouble Shooting
Engines-Vol I
No. 1 Pg 16 _ Power and Economy From Quadra
B & B
Specialties, Inc. = Quadra USA
Cheetah -
Reids Quality Models
Conley
Precision Engines. 1/4 scale V8 etc.
Convert Glow to
Petrol - Spark Ignition
DA engines
-Desert Aircraft -- Giant Scale Engines, Kits and Accessories
Erickson
Motors - Migrating Combustion Chamber.
Falkon electronic [electronic ignition for ZDZ etc]
FAQ for Gas beginners - email Alan, address at top, for
details.
Quadra Q35-40-42, US35-41 Parts
Breakdown,
RCS ENGINES =
Moki engines & ZDZ
Strictly I.C. -
Magazine on Miniature Internal Combustion Engines
Zenoah, Titan etc - Toni Clark
ZDZ -
modelmotor, Czech Republic
A Stirling
engine which runs on a coffee cup by JL Naudin
Mamod -
Steam Engines and Vehicles.
SteaMECH -
Live Steam Engine Models
RC System - Understanding how it
works
Servo -
Installation into fuselage & wings - extensive pictorial *****
Videos - How to and DIY 101
Setup for EP & Heli ***
"What Happens When I Wiggle
The Sticks" -
Aerodynamics, Beginners' Guide
and lots of info about R/C Model Aircraft
AM, FM, PCM
& Spread Spectrum radios - FAQ re differences
Beginners' Guide to Model
Aircraft ***
Beginner's
Guide to R/C Flight
Beginners guide
to RC - The original
Bolt and Nut Dimensions -
Convert USA<>Metric.
Bolts,
Screws, Hex, Drill & Tap sizes, International sizes = Tech Charts
Carl
Goldberg Models - General Information Booklet .pdf *****
Electric Flight FAQ - Everything
You ever Wanted to Know
Electronic
Speed Control - How to Set up for First Time
Electronic
Speed Control - Understanding BEC and LVC features & limitations
EPP Expanded Polypropylene FAQ
& DIY
FAQ for
beginners as per the Flying Penguin
Flight Log for models & motors
- Freeware Download
Gadgets for Radio Control, Tony
Van Roon.
Gear - Animations, Pitch
explanations, conversions etc.
General Model Building Tips by
Easy Built Models
General Tips - The R/C Proving
Grounds
Glow driver
- On Board Ignition system
Great Hobbies - Technical
articles
Helpful Hints - with GIF images.
*** if site down, email Alan for a copy
High Flight Archive - Articles
and Hints archives
Hints and
Tips, Antoon #2 re electronics etc.
How to - Hot
Wire Foam Cutter (more under "Foam - DIY Foam Cutting, Bows etc"
below)
How to - Tips
& Tricks by Ironsides #2
HowStuffWorks
- Learn how Everything Works!
Magnetics -
FAQ re rare earth magnets - K&J Magnetics
Model Airplane FAQ - G Hiddink
Model
Airplane News "how to" articles
Model
Builder's Information Source - Airfield Models
Radio Control Airplanes -
Photos, Movie Clips and more
R/C Hints & Tips,
Construction for R/C - Tony Van Roon
R/C Helicopter
Tips And Resources
RC Technical Tips_Articles
w/pictures. - if site down, email Alan for a copy
R_C Sailplanes .. Servo ..Radio
..FAQ
Rocket launcher (email for
pictorial ,pdf if site down)
Rotary Driver
System - for ailerons, elevators etc
Scale
Soaring UK - Hints & Tips
SIG Mfg's Basics of Radio
Control *****
Sig Kadet Senior - Photo
illustrated "How to" Building & flying
Student Pilot Flight Instruction
Manual - Palos RC
The Aussie
Shed - Oddities_ Ninja Star, Vtol etc
The Good Old
Times - How the old timers built models and RC gear
The Balsa
Workbench - How to build Balsa Aircraft the old way.
Timing EPS300C
- picture tutorial DIY breaki-in & tuning EP can motors ***
Tips and Techniques - RC Proving Grounds
U-2 _ Convert styrofoam gliders to RC - email Alan for .pdf
Vacuum Bagging a Foam Wing - How
To _video downloads
Air tow
release , Restraint, Gravity fueling, Glow drivers,. Tx Tray etc.
Bombdrop
(email Alan for .pdf if site down)
CA Hinges -
How to Install - RCU techniques
Field Box #3 - compact efficient - Email Alan. plan,
instructions w/simple power panel
Flaps _ DIY pictorial of various
instalation for working flaps.
Mounting
Holes - Locating and Drilling
Safety Bench - for RC Plane
& Helicopter
Spoked
wheels - DIY - RC Groups
Wire Bender
- DIY Music Wire Bender
See also "Mold, Cast & Vacuum Form items
yourself" sub section below.
Covering
Models With Fibreglass Cloth by Jim Ryan
Fibreglass
or make your own FG hull
Fiberglass
Parts - Lost Foam Technique
Fiberglass
skins - the easy way
Fibreglass
Techniques & Information
How To
Articles = Spars, Molds, Parts, Skins & U/C
Model Car
Tech - Resin Casting etc.
Molded fuselage - how to pictures
The Cheap
Little Sucker - make a vacuum pump
Water based
Polyurethane skin glassing
Carbon Copy
- Carbon & Figlass upgrades for RC models
Forgues
Research - replacing RC system leads with Fibre Optic
Edward
Ledger Industrial Sales Co
Animated flags for web pages,
emails etc.
Designing
& Building Floats - Chuck Cunningham
Foam Float
Core Construction - by Ironsides
Floats - CG
position .jpg. (If site down - email Alan for a copy))
Floats for
electrics - J Spencer
Floats, plans and downloads etc
RC Float
Flying_Photogarphy_Floats & DIY
Skis and
floats - Randy Linderman & George Nichols
Winter Float
Flying - snow & ice
Advanced Propulsion - JLN Labs -
ElectroHydroDynamics ( E.H.D.)
Airfoil Design for Tailless
Airplanes
Andy MacDonalds Flying Wing page.
Airfoils for Flying Wings and
Tailless Airplanes ***
Correx Deltas - good plans &
video.
Mugi Correx
Combat Flying Wing
Pibros -
download free plans for small 2 ch.
Bionics and Evolutiontechnique
Flapping Flight - Ornithopters
Multiwinglets_Rueckstromtaschen
Ovirc -
Objets Volants Insolites RC (French & English)
Park Hawk,
Slow Hawk, Shrike etc.
Robofalcon - Intercept
technology
Truefly - Flying by flapping
wings
Aeropic : RC planes and PIC
based electronics
Andy MacDonald's Flying Wing Page
- inc. construction tips -vacuum bagging etc
Building and Sheeting Foam Wings
- without excess weight.
Building a Zagi and similar foam
models***
Dan Marlowe's
R_C Page - Foam Wings
Dave's
Aircraft Works Homepage
Del
Brengman's Foam Cutter Plans
EPP Expanded Polypropylene FAQ
& DIY
Feathercut Hot
Wire Foam Cutter for Cutting Foam
Foam Cutting
Machine - Full instructions for DIY - Tal
Foamworks - foam cut to your requirements
Flying Saucer, Beer mat, Stop Sign, Superman, Vroom Hilda
etc - Email Alan T. direct for jpegs.
Flying Wing Page - inc. construction
tips -vacuum bagging etc
Floyd Glider
construction page
Foam Cutter
(Hot wire) Automatic DIY - with videos
Foam Cutter
(Hot Wire) - Plans for Bow, Power Supply & use. - Del Brengman's
Foam Cutter
(Hot Wire) Bow construction - RCFU
Foam Cutting
(Hot Wire) Power Supply - easy D.I.Y.
Foam Wing Retract Installation
Foam Wing Borer - for wing tubes
Foam Wings -
How to cut perfect channels
Frankenfoam - Cheapest Foam
Airplane.
Hydro-Foam - Jean-Louis Naudin
Northwest
Hobby Technology - Giant Scale planes
The Work Bench -- Vacuum Bagging
Wings
The Cheap
Little Sucker - Vacuum pump
Vacuum Bagging a Foam Wing - How
To _video downloads
Free Flight - Learning,
research, projects and fun
Building and Flying CL, FF &
RC Airplanes
Mike's flying scale model pages
AM, FM, PCM
& Spread Spectrum radios - FAQ re differences
AM, PPM, PCM
wave forms (FMA 1989)
European,
Japan, Australia, Taiwan
FAI - Worldwide Country List -
Radio frequencies for model aircraft
Frequency
Analyser - a must for large clubs.
International
Frequencies - BMFA list
NZ - General
User Radio Licences
NZ Aero Model
(to be read in conjuction with above GURL link)
RC RFI
[Interference] Scanning FAQ
Basics Part
1: Fuel Basics - RC Car
Castor vs Synthetic - FHS (Red
Max) recommendations.
Diesel Fuel - mix and blends for
model engines by PAW Engines
Fuel - 2 Str & 4 Str
commercial mixtures
Fuel system - set up multiple
tanks for Jet, Heli etc.
Fuel system - set up one tank multi engine or one engine multi tank.
Fuel system - How to install header tank in Pusher aircraft
- email Alan for jpg.
Fuel system - How to install a
Heli header tank
Klotzlube.com
- Glo Fuel Blending Chart
Morgan Fuels = Home brews, Cool
Power, Omega etc.
Powermaster
Hobby Products Inc.
Powermaster -
2st vs 4st fuels - is there a difference?
Powermaster -
What is the Oil Content_
Powermaster -
Which Oil is Better- Synthetic or Castor_
Nitromethane,
The Mystery Ingredient
Storing Fuel
for Maximum shelf life
RC Nitro Engines - Fuel
properties
Water in Fuel - test results and
effects
Fun Fly Ideas for club days = email Alan (top of page) for a
list and descriptions
Fun Fly
Association - National Competition
HPC Gears Technical - Pulleys
& Belts
HPC Gears
Technical - Gears & Gearing
BTE - Super
Flyin' King - many tips for "big ones"
Dual RX,
dual batts, isolators, 6v, voltage depression, redundancy, etc
DynaFlite PT-19 Cornell - good
building tips and photos.
Gas Modeling - FAQ answers by
Futaba
Genesys - On
Board Charging system (Alternator) for RC models
Glow Driver -
Simple On Board Glo Driver
Glow driver
- DIY easy On Board Glow Ignition system
International
Miniature Aircraft Association
Large Scale
Composite Airplanes.. inc videos
Optic Isolators & more -
S.M.Services (U.K.) Ltd
Practical Scale - Rawle Aviation
(UK)
RC
Installation for Large Models - If site down, email Alan for .pdf
RC Warbirds
- FAQ on set-up and flying warbirds.
Sullivan - Alternators, Starters
etc for Unmanned Vehicle
Twinman - FAQ on set-up and
flying Twin and Multi engined aircraft
Victor - 14%
by Gordon Nichol's
Dynamic
Soaring in Fei Ngo Shan
Dynamic
soaring Videos und Fotos .de
Colorado
Gliders - Tools and Calculators
Piggyback Carrier DIY for aerial
launch
Scale
Soaring UK - Hints & Tips
Soaring for Beginners - Part 1.
Trimming
Techniques for Multi Channel Gliders
LRGA - Lets
go round again Slope Soaring club
Slopeflyer -
Slope soaring sites, news, planes and tips
Airfoils for
Flying Wings and Tailless Airplanes
Andy MacDonalds Flying Wing Page
Flying Wing Models - Basic design
Hotwings -
Dave Larsen's IDISC movies
International
Scale Soaring Association
Pull Pull Ruddervators - site down, email Alan for copy .pdf
RC
Videos,Slope, Dynamic soaring, Surfing
Depron, EPP
and other foam material - test results
Gluing
Coroplast & plastics (Download - "save target as" to desktop)
Gorilla
& Sumo Glue - Uses and Tips for foam & timber repairs
Kitsets -
Polyethylene, PETE, Wood, Vinyl, Metal etc
This to That
(Glue Advice = which to use for each application)***
Sur-Lok,
Anaerobic and Cyanoacrylate Adhesives.
Techbond
Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
Bandai Plamo
net - Bandai Hobby Depatment
Universal Century: a Gundam
resource for the BESM RPG
Heli Skills and Setup 101 -
Videos
Micro
Electric (EP) Helicopter DragonFly
Eclipse set
up for 90 degree CCPM
Electric Helicopter Beginner's
Guide
Esky
HoneyBee CP-2 secrets & upgrade Fixed Pitch to CCPM heli.
GWS
Dragonfly vs Honey/Humble Bee (Reasons why GWS is best option)
GWS
Dragonfly set up & mixer adjustment
Honey Bee II
Micro Heli RTF Review & set up.
Kyosho Caliber M24 - Video intr
- Jean-Louis Lieben
Kyosho USA -
Tips re set up of all Kyosho Heli
Radd's School of Rotary Flight =
tutorial ***
Trex DIY how
to set up Video Tutorials - Free
Plans , Videos, and Books...-
Autogyros etc.
Bill Ludwig
- comprehensive heli site
Kyosho Nexus
.30 - Thunder Tiger Raptor
Raptor -
Read BEFORE FLYING a new .30 , .50 or .60
Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90 - RCU
Forum
Raptor ARF
Heli - MAN : Reviews - Thunder Tiger
Raptor Online
- Raptor RC Helicopter -
Eclipse_TX setting Gyro -
amendment to manual
Articles - Littlerotors re
Raptor, Tuning, TRex etc
Servo - Best
servos for each size of Heli.
Cyclic/Collective Pitch Mixing
(CCPM)
Hirobo Shuttle
Z_ZX_ZXX Manuals Page
International
Radioc Control Helicopter Assoc.
Jason Chan's
RC Heli - R/C Technique
Kyosho Helicopters - RCU Forum
Kyosho Nexus -
Thunder Tiger Raptor etc - Online Manuals
Kyosho USA -
Tips re set up of all Kyosho Heli
Lite
Machines Corporation - Electric and Glo
Radd's School of Rotary Flight
***
RC Helis In
New Zealand Information
Robbe -
Schluter Moskito Basic
RC Heli Base
- On Line data Source for RC Heli ***
RC
Helicopter Tips, Articles, Reviews etc.
Advanced Hybrid
Aircraft Home Page - Airships, Hovercraft & Blimps
Coleopter - Jetex flying
cylinder
FlightLines;
Model Aircrafts Unleashed!
Flightlines's
Model Hovercraft Section
Ground Effect Vehicles.
Plans, Pictures etc.
Hover - The
Aussie Shed (Syrex Wasp)
Hydro-Foam -
the flying hydroplane. (hovercraft, aircraft, boat or car?). video + plans info
***
Hypercraft Associates - WIG
vehicles
R/C Flettner Rotorplane - site down. Email Alan for .pdf of
Manual inc plans.
Rotor plane
- tumbling-rotor gyroplane
The Aussie
Shed_Hover, VTOL etc
TurboPlane - Construction Photos
TurboPlane
(TurboPlan) Austrian UFO / Flying Saucer: A True VTOL Aircraft
WIG :
Wing-In-Ground effect craft
Aviation Animation gif animation
free graphics
Urban Legends : Humor (Word
Imperfect)
Student Pilot Flight Instruction
Manual = Palos RC
R/C Flight Instruction (Teaching
the "Perceptually Challenged!" to Fly)
The RC Airplane Instructor &
Student Handbook
United
Modeler's of America Co Ltd
Futaba to JR (Japan radio),
Trainer Cord, Buddy Box
Radd's School of Rotary Flight
California
R.C. Jet Association -
JAA - Jet
Aerosport Association of Australia
jetZILLA
online magazine - miniature jet propulsion.
Wennmacher
Modell Technik - Wemotek
GoFlyKite -
RC night flyers with LED's and traditional
Kitty Hawk
Kites and Carolina Outdoors
Glow Inc -
Glow in the Dark Powder
Lighting
System for Night Flying
RC Lights -
LED Lighting Systems
Ram Radio
Controlled Models Home Page
Cybermodeler [Aircraft, Armor,
Automotive, Space, Military Modelers & Historians]
Internet
Modeler - Scale Modeling Magazine
jetZILLA
Magazine re miniature jet propulsion.
RC Soaring
Digest magazine - free
Wing
Publishing - Golden Age, the years between 1919 and 1939
Plans and
Aviation links - Joao Aldeia.
Thomas
Delgatto's 3 view model pages.
SuperTigre Engines - Product
Manuals
Saito small
to medium engine manual .pdf
MDS Engines -
(MDS-MIKRO, JSC) manuals - email Alan for .pdf file.
Ace R/C and other major brands
Castle
Creations - Berg RX, Phoenix & Pixie ESC etc.
Directory of /Radio_Control
schematics - .pdf many brands
Eclipse_TX
FAQ & setting Gyro - amendment to manual
ESky heli -
Shenzhen TWF Hobby Trading Co., Ltd
Hitec RCD - USA.. [Manuals -
download pdf from each product screen]
JR -
Transmitters & Gyros etc.
Multiplex -
click on downloads then "anleitungen" "
Polk's
Tracker 3 transmitter Manual:
Robbe, Graupner and most others
-
Sanwa =
Airtronics Manuals - download pdf.
Zebra RC
systems - email Alan for .pdf copy of manuals.
Academy RC
Car manuals and spare parts
(Academy
manuals not found above site - email Alan for .pdf copies
Bantamtek Manuals = Multiplex
LN5014, E-Station 301 & 501 and Hyperion chargers.
Great Planes Parts Lists and
Manuals
GWS manuals
- Aircraft, RC and EP power systems.
Thunder Tiger manuals, Aircraft,
Boats, Cars, Engines etc.
Top Flite Product Parts Lists
& Manuals
DERA micro air vehicle - microjet
Large Scale Composite
Airplanes.. inc videos
Micro Air
Vehicle Competition Site
Sullivan - Alternators, Starters
etc for Unmanned Vehicle
Tiny
Surveillance Aircraft to Fly in Tucson
Arizona Skies Meteorites:
Meteorites
Meteorites,
Tektites, Rocks, Gems, Minerals
FAQ re Scale
Models - All answers to assembly, detailing, photo etched parts, painting etc.
Digital Card
Models - Steve Bucher
Free decal
downloads - Vektorgrafiken für Scalemodelle
How to build scale model? F-15E
Kingtiger
How to Fill Seams & Sand
models
How to Make Realistic Plastic
Models of World War 2 Airplanes.
HyperScale -
Aircraft & Armour Modellers Reviews
International
List of Scale Model Related Web Sites
minsgallery
(Resin Figures etc)
Mission Models - Etch Mate,
Multi Tool and Grabhandler
Model Car
Tech - Photoetching, Resin Casting etc
Modelling
Course (FAQ for beginners) - Bill Zuk
Modeling
Madness : Finest Review Site on the Web
Plastex =
Plastic Repair or make copies of parts - Kits
Perth Military Modelling Society
Links
Plastruct, Inc. - Technical Info And Tips
Model Master Tech_Guide *** site down, email Alan for zip
.pdf x 12
Tony
Matteliano's Scale Model Index
Advanced Resin Casting: DIY
Vacuum RTV molding & Resin casting
DIY Bronze, Pewter, Zinc &
Aluminium Casting - Home Foundry
Fibreglass
Techniques & Information
Mold cowls
easily from PET bottles. #1
Mold cowls
& Canopies from PET bottles. #2 ("Save Target as" to desktop.)
Mold cowls
& Canopies - How to avoid webbing (wrinkles) when vacuum forming
Plastex =
Plastic Repair or make copies of parts - Kits
Vacuum
Former - email Alan for DIY Vacuum former machine & canopy etc.
Vacuum form - Pictorial
instructions _ click thumbnails for full text.
Woodland
Scenics - make latex molds, cast plaster etc
Alclad 2 -
Model Lacquers - Natural metal finish lacquer
Chemical Compatibility of Common
Model Finishing Materials
Colour Cross Reference - cross
indexed charts of the 19 most popular brands
Colour
Reference Charts - Part 1 = Urban Fredriksson's
Colour
Reference Charts - Part II = Urban Fredriksson's
Color Reference Library -
Airforce & Military
How to Spray
Paint F/glass & ABS plastics
Humbrol
Paint Cross Reference Page
Klass Kote -
2 pot fuel resistant epoxy resins
Paint Strippers for plastic
models etc.
Simmers
Paintshop - Airforce colour charts (RGB & FS inckuded) and mixes
USN & USMC WWII &
contenporary
D I Y alternative scratch
modelling
Paper scale
models and links to other similar sites
Paper airplane - The best paper
airplane in the world!
Paper Airplanes that Fly - free
Scale paper Models - By Airclassique
High Power
Rocketry Parachutes - Fruity Chutes
Let's Jump -
John & Bob's Skydiving
Little
Juan's RC Parachute Skydiver - DIY Construction & RC set up
Little Juan's RC Parachute - equipment
(photos) page
Paramax -
Modellfallschirmspringer
Paraplane
Sport - Hirobo electric
ParaVictor
der RC Gleitschirm Flieger
RC Parachuting
- RC Skydiving FAQ's
RC Parachuting - DIY -
"Little Juan" & "Small Juan"
RC
Parachutist - Comprehensive Plans & Manual .pdf [email Alan as above for a
copy if link fails]
RC
Paraplanes, Paragliders & Parasails newsgroup
RC Powered
Parachute Planes - Airfoil Aviation
RC Skydiving
- RC Groups discussion forums - extra URL.
RC Sky Diving - RC Universe
discussion forum - extra URL
Radio Control Parachuting Page
Sea Breeze RC Parachutes - EP
& IC Paragliders etc
Dynamics
Unlimited - micro motors and servos
Frankenfoam - Cheapest Foam
Airplane.
Hi Cam -
Aerial Photography and Video
R/C Soaring - Digital
Photography
R/C Spray
Planes, Cropdusters, Aerial Applicators...
RotorKraft -
Aerial Imaging Products
Schiepatti
Switch [& Opto isolator)
Aces of Iron
Productions, Inc. (See "Painting Tips" also***)
Super Lite
R/C Pilots, Wheel Pants and r/c pilot accessories
Williams
Brothers - HO Scale Model Aircraft & Cars - R/C & Railroad Accessories
Aeromaniacs
- Free downloads (88+)
Aeropic : RC planes and PIC
based electronics
Airborne Magazine Plans Home Page
Airplane & Model plans and
drawings
Airplane model plans - Maryjo3.
Andrew Donatelli's RC Aircraft
Autogyros etc. Plans , Videos,
and Books...-
Balsa USA
(Plans available separately)
Ben Buckle.
Vintage & Old timer.
Chuck
Cunningham's SkyMaster Industries!
Flying Wing Plans - Hortenn,
Northrop etc.
Giant Scale Plans: B-17,
Sunderland, P61 Black Widow etc
Graham's Electric Airport -
download free plans
Ivan's Plans - EP model aircraft
and Flying Boats
Jetex - many original plans for
jetex powered models
Jetex Plans - Jetex PAA-Loader
150 / Jetmaster (Fixed Wing Aircraft)
Model
Airplane News - Plans & Reviews.
Model
Airplane Plans - Allen Hunt
Paul and
Ralph Bradley's Model Airplane Page
Petes Vintage
Model Aircraft Plans
Pica (Plans
available separately)
RC Electric
Flight Projects - free pictorials.
RCM & E
Model Aircraft Plans 3000+ - My Hobby Store
Scale R/C Model Airplane Plans
and Kits.
SIG Mfg. Co.,
(Plans available separately)
Simple Plastic Plastic aircraft
design - SPAD - corroflute.
The Plan
Page (Old plans and magazine articles - Downloads)
X List Model
Plans Argus_Nexus_MAP
Racing
Sparrow Model Yachts - Free plans and DIY photo Instr. ***
Star 45 R/C
Yacht - Free plans and DIY photo Instr. ***
RC Yachts,
Plans & Reviews - Vela RC - Veleiro Nautimodelos -
Acetone Transfer Method:
transferring plan to wood.
Bob's
Aircraft Documentation - Foto Packs and 3-Views
Eduardo's Three view drawings and
aircraft markings.
Model Flying Machines - early
aircraft
Plans , Videos, and Books...-
Autogyros etc.
Plans 3-vues / 3-view drawings -
massive database ***
Thomdas
Delgatto's 3 view model page
Electro
Flight - plans for Depron EP models
Correx Deltas - good plans & video.
Flettner Rotorplane - site down. Email Alan for .pdf of
Manual inc plans.
Flying
Saucer, Beer mat, Stop Sign, Superman, Vroom Hilda etc - Email Alan T. direct
for jpegs.
Free plans - download plans for
EP, GP & fun models
Hand Launched Gliders (free
flight) free plans and information
Hydro-Foam -
the flying hydroplane. (hovercraft, aircraft, boat or car?). ***
RC modelingplans.tk
- Planes, Boats, Heli project.
Pibros -
Free plans for small 2 ch wing.
TurboPlane
(TurboPlan) Austrian UFO / Flying Saucer: A True VTOL Aircraft
Wind and Wave
Models - free flight & Glider kits_plans
See also Mold, Cast & Vacuum Form items yourself FAQ inc
pictorials in section above
Aviapress. -
Soviet kitsets & mags.
Bandai : USA .
(folder Gundam above and Bandai under Japan below also refer)
"In The
Box" Reviews of 1/72 & 1/48 kits etc.
Perth Military Modelling Society
Links
Scale paper Models - By
Airclassique
SPAD to the
bone = Simple Plastic Design (RC)
Choosing A
Prop for best performance
Doppler Effect - RPM on Ground
and in Air
Motor Calc Program - find which
motor, battery and prop is right for your EP airplane
Prop Balancing
- Joe Wagner - March 9, 1998
Propellor -
How to build - RC Groups
Props, Balancing, Engine_Prop
Ratio
Tornado
Propellers by Grish Products
SAMPRA South
African Miniature Pylon Racing Association
Eagle Tree -
Flight data recording systems
OPTIC 6 Tutorial - explains how the many functions available operate. ***
Eclipse vs Optic 6, 6EXA, 7CAP, 9CAP, RD6000, JR652, JR3810
(8103) - email Alan for full comparison chart
AM, FM, PCM
& Spread Spectrum radios - FAQ re differences
FCC Identification
Number [RF power output etc - refer to sub section "Frequencies".]
Negative
and/or positive shift in Transmitters and Receivers - 101 re Differences
PCM vs PPM. AM vs FM -
everything about 72 MHz radios
Radio Control Electronics - DIY
fault finding and repair [Norcim] ***
Radio
Control Electronics and Systems - for the D.I.Y. enthusiasts
Understanding your RC System -
How it works *****
"What Happens When I Wiggle
The Sticks" - Tutorial on how RC Systems work ***
Manuals, Transmitter, Gyros, ESC etc- see under
"Manuals" above
ESky -
Shenzhen TWF Hobby Trading Co., Ltd
Fleet Control Systems =
Digifleet
Futaba® (many
items OEM in China)
GWS (Grand
Wing Servo-Tech Co., Ltd)
JR - Japan
Radio (much now OEM in Malaysia.- 2ch = rebadged Acoms)
Multiplex ( =
wholly owned subsidiary of Hitec RCD.)
Nomadio -
2.4 GHz spread spectrum
RMG - Racing Yacht Sailwinch
Servo
Sanwa (known
as "Airtronics" in USA - some OEM ex Singapore))
Spektrum -
2.4 GHz spread spectrum
UAV, RPV, RC
Autopilots - Micropilot
WFly
Technology Development Ltd
2.4 GHz
discussion - warning re future problems - RC Groups
DX7 or
XP7202 - How to access Service Menu
Futaba® 6EX,
7C and TM-7 - 2.4 GHz FAASt - Recall
Hitec - Spread Spectrum 2.4 GHz
module & receivers - update
Hitec - use with OEM 2.4 GHz
modules
Hitec - Eclipse 7, Optic 6 and
Prism work with Spectrum & Fuataba modules.
Multiplex on
the subject of 2.4 GHz
Open 2.4 R/C
Project - newsgroup for all info on 2.4GHz
Signal
Propagation in the 900 MHz to 5 GHz wireless bands - tutorial ***
SS test results in models with
metallic aluminium skin
XPS - legal
actions against XPS
Antenna -
shorten for RC Tanks, Boats & Cars - Easy DIY Modification -
Antenna Design Information &
Software
Base loaded
receiver aerials - DIY Whip Flywire
Base loaded receiver aerials -
DIY Whip Flywire mini aerial for 35 Mhz
Bobbin -
What is purpose/effect of the Hitec Antenna Bobbin
Rubber Duckie
- Smiley Antenna RC Page
Rubber Ducky v. Whip Antennas -
Berg Industries***
Rubber Ducky
TX Antenna - DIY short transmitter antenna
Receiver
Antenna - Does Length Really Matter?
FlyWire for Helicopter - [Loaded
base antenna] - Tony Van Roon
Autopilot: - Build your own -
FAQ
Gyros Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
Hitech HG-5000 Gyro Setup &
Review with videos. ***
Micropilot -
Miniature, Low-Cost, UAV, RPV, RC Autopilots etc
PA-2 Pilot Assist Link Auto Pilot
System
UAV Flight Control
Systems - Micropilot - D.I.Y.
Range Test -
JR answers. (If defaults to Horizon, check article ID 1079
Range Check
and Resolution of Range Failure
Range
Problem - Transmitter Antenna cleaning
AM, FM, PCM
& Spread Spectrum radios - FAQ re differences
Buddy
(Trainer) Box not working with Berg PPL, IPD and similar TX Signal Recognition
Receivers.
Comparison
charts of RX with FAQ and photos *****
Guide to
receivers - and solving apparent RX & "Interference" problems.***
HFS-04MG and
other 4015 based RX - Addi extra channels
HFS- 535 - amend from 5 to 8 ch.
Hitec HAS-2MB R/C RX - Modify to 3ch etc - site down email
Alan for details
Hitec - Synthesised Fusion 9 receiver manual
Hitec - Synthesised HSD-09RQ (Freedom 9S) Manual - email
Alan for original .pdf.
Hztec Co.,
Ltd. Global Position Finder (GPS) for RC
IPD
(Intelligent Pulse Decoding) Receivers - FAQ .pdf file
Receiver
& Servo operating voltage ranges.
Receiver -
Antenna - Does Length Really Matter?
Receiver -
Antenna - Original lengths for Hitec, Futaba & JR
Receiver - Performance
Considerations - FMA
Receiver
Primer - MacGregor Industries JR - FAQ's
Receiver - Transmitter - compatibility
Receiver - Tuning DIY ex receiver kits etc.- Email Alan for
.pdf
Single
Conversion vs Dual Conversion - fact sheet.
Crystals -
Swapping brands in RC Transmitters and Receivers.
Electromagnetic Interference
Reduction
Electronic
Speed Control - Why BEC and LVC cause most EP RX problems.
E.P.A -
A.T.V - Dual Rates differences, cautions and arming ESC. ***
ESC BEC
Noise - Reduce with Capacitor at RX Terminal
Glitching
& Jitters? - How to banish
Jittering
servos - DIY cleaning TX & RX pots
Jiittering servos - photo illustrated
DIY cleaning servo pots .pdf ***
Jittering servos on 6V -
different brand voltages on signal line
RC Flyers
Guide to the Radio Control System
RC
Installations for best reception.
RC Installation for Large Models
RF Noise in
Audio, Video & R/C Systems - (Ferrite Filter / RF Choke )
RF Noise -
Solving Servo Jitters (inc cleaning TX & RX pots)
RC RFI
[Interference] Scanning FAQ
Servo - DIY Analysis of Jitters
and how to clean Servo & TX pots
101 - Servo FAQ & picking
the right servo for the job
Digital Servo Instruction Videos
- HFP-10 programming
Electronic Speed Controller
using an old servo
Fibre Optic
- DIY replace RC system leads - Forgues Research
GoSlow - realistic flap and
landing gear actuation - If site down, email Alan for a copy.
Hitec HFP-10 - Servo
Tester_Programmer inc Transmitter Pulse Width Tester.
Hitec HFP-20
- New Servo Tester_Programmer for Hitec G2 digital and other servos.
Sailwinch servo - adjust number of turns from your TX ***
Sailwinch servo - adjusting the number of rotations for
Hitec HS785HB - email Alan for ,pdf
S148 Servo ...
How to modify for 360 degree rotation - winch
Servo basics and driver - Ahmet
Onat
Servo Calculator - ensure servo
is powerfull enough for the job
Servo -
Database - Anders (650+)
Servo - Database
+ Download Winzip Program "Choisir ces servos" *****
Servo - Database Comparison
Chart by Fatlion.com
Servo - Modify to power your
model boat
Servo -
Extentions and Jitters - JR.
Servo -
Center & End Point Adjustment FAQ
Servo -
Compatibility between age and brands
Servo - Convert into Monster Servos
& DIY RC Lawn Mowers
Servo - FAQs : Hitec answers.***
Servo - FAQs (Digital) : Hitec
answers***
Servo - FAQs (Digital FET) :
Futaba answers***
Servo - FAQs re Digital
Programmer
Servo - FAQ Torque Measurement
Servo -
Hitec MG & Resin Horn Screw sizes
Servo - Horn
arm Spline Count and Inter Brand Compatibility
Servo - How
they work, adjust & repair tutorial ***
Servo - Pulse,
PPM and PCM coding. (animated illustrations)
Servo - DIY Analysis of Jitters
and how to clean Servo & TX pots
Servo - DIY Repair & Stop
Jittters. Pictorial pot cleaning and adjust #1
Servo - DIY
Repair & Stop Jittters. Pictorial pot cleaning and adjust #2
Servo - How
to solve Servo Jitters (inc cleaning TX & RX pots)
Servo -
Installation_Numerous methods to fit servos into fuse & wings..
Servo -
Operating Voltage Range - usuage with Lipol & A123 batteries.
Servo - System Application Tips
- Control Engineering
Servo - Troubleshooting problems
: Hitec answers.***
Servo - Wiring Diagrams = use
with other brand RX.
Tower
Hobbico Servos - Identify manufacturer - Futaba or Hitec
Modify to 180 & 360 degree operation.. Gang and Fit
servos to yachts & boats - email Alan for .pdf
Servo - DIY
Reverser, Driver, Direct Controller and other mods.
Servo -
Reverse operation . DIY pictorial
Servo - Reverser for Y-cord
operation - If site down, email Alan for copy.
Servo -
Modify HS-322HD for contnuous rotation
Servo - Modify HS-311 for
contnuous rotation
Servo - Modify for 360 degree
rotataion.
Servo -
Modiy Digital for infinate rotation, 360 degree rotation
Servo -
Modify HS-81 & HS-85 for 180 degree rotation
Servo - Retract Conversion
(S-148)
Amend Futaba Skysport motor on/off switch to rotary pot -
email Alan for .jpg
Add Missing
Channels to Transmitters
Add pot to
TX for EPA or adjust number of turns on Sail Winch
Diodes - How
to jump to delta/charge/Cycle TX.
Futaba 9C -
Spreadsheet for recording transmitter programming
Futaba Campac. Make your own
Clonepac aprox. $10.
Futaba channel expansion - 12Z
to 26 ch & 14 MZ to 28 channels.
Futaba with Hitec
"Spectra" Frequency Synthesizer - DIY update
Futaba - Service and/or Parts No Longer Available
Futaba Skysport from 4 to 5 Ch. and Interface for PC - email
Alan for details
GWS
Transmitter - Review & add Buddy or Simulator connection
Hitec
Eclipse 7 - Set up Servo and Programme for Ultra Stick
Hitec
Eclipse 7 - Set up full house glider controls
Hitec Eclipse 7 - Set up Gyro -
amendment to manual
Hitec Flash
4 X - convert to Flash 5 X
Hitec Flash
4&5 - Fast-charging Mod
Hitec Flash
4 - add Trainer buddy box facility.
Hitec Flash
4 &5 Voltage Calibration
Hitec Flash
4&5 - Double Memory
Hitec Flash
4 add Retract Switch - 5th channel
Hitec Focus
III - DIY add/install elevon trim pot.
Hitec Ranger 3 - Extend to 7
Channel.
Hitec Prism
7 mod - DIY fit Trainer socket
Hitec "Spectra"
Frequency Synthesizer - How to use with Futaba TX and/or update.
JR - DIY
Replace back up Lithium Memory Battery #1 (X-347 etc)
JR - DIY
Replace back up Lithium Memory Battery #2
JR - Do Not
Use a 3S Lipo pack
JR - Quattro
modify to 6 Ch (add 2 extra channels)
JR -
Transmitter FAQ and Programming all current models for Aero & Heli
JR X388S,
X347 et all. - Change Internal Battery, Reset, Service modes etc.
JR XP6102 -
Accessing Service Menu
JR X9303
& XP9303 Axxess Service Modes etc.
Lithium
Polymer Battery packs - Do Not use in transmitters
Multiplex - Compatibility with
other brands
Multiplex
Evo 9 & 12 - English Manual, Tutorial, USB Data Cable etc.
Sanwa/Airtronics - Memory
Battery DIY Replacement
Transmitter - Customizing
Service for disabled / handicapped users
Transmitter
- Antenna cleaning
Transmitter - Receiver
compatibility
TX mode
(stick) change - E-sky early 0404/6
TX mode change - E-sky - 0404
& 0406A TX Reverse & Dip Switches***
TX mode change - Esky (Honeybee)
pictorial
TX Mode
change 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 - ( DIY pictorial Optic 6 & Flash 5X)
TX mode change -
Sanwa/Airtronics - DIY RD6000/RD8000
TX Mode
change - Walkera (Dragonfly) pictorial
Walkera
WK-0701 transmitter. - extend extra functions & memory.
Transmitter
Crystals - Do not interchange - Berg Industries ***
Crystal
Compatability Chart for RC units (courtesy GWS) ***
Crystals -
Swapping brands in RC Transmitters and Receivers.
Crystal -
Swapping Transmitter Crystals (USA)
Crystal -
What type do you need ? - Steve Lewin, RC Groups
Installing
UM crystal on micro receiver
Why R/C
Crystals differ -The Piezoelectric Effect
Ecliptek
Corporation - Home Page
International Crystal
Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Quartz
Resonator & Oscillator Tutorial ***
SaRonix Frequency
Control Products
Tutorial
Specifying Quartz Crystals
DIY
pneumatic retracts (built from GWS mechanical's)
Foam Wing Retract Installation
Gear Retract
- DIY sequential gear operator
Lado Technologies - retro fit electric retracts ***
Lolly & leaflet drops, Bomb releases etc. - email Alan for jpg instr_drawings
Mechanical Main and Nose gear instalation - email Alan for jpg instr_drawings
Retract Servos - email Alan for JR.Hitec.Futaba specifics
comparison details
Instal
Spring Air Retracts_RCU article
J3 Cub or L4
= MAN - Reviews - Balsa USA
Goldberg_Bucker
Jungman_ MAN review.
GWS A-10
Warthog - EP RCU article
GWS Beaver
(& similar EP builders) information
GWS F-3A Formosa
- EP RCU article
GWS Stearman
PT-17 - RCU article
GWS Slow
Stick - The Ultimate - many mods/uses & FAQ
GWS Tiger
Moth 400 - RCU article
JW (Joe
Wurt's Dynamic Slope Soaring Wing)
High Flight
Article Archives Index
Hirobo
Paraplane Sport - RC Groups
Kit Reviews - RCFU ( very good -
aprox 160)
Multiplex
Cularis - build and flying pics
Multiplex Easystar reviews and
video
Multiplex Easyglider Review
& Videos
Multiplex
Twin Jet electric model aircraft review
RC Plane &
Model Reviews, RC Links, Pics and other RC info.
Sig Kadet Senior - Photo
illustrated "How to" Building & flying
Wing Dragon
Planes Tips & Tricks """
Active
Robots - Robot Kits and Educational Robotics Resources – UK
Four Rotor
Aerial Robot - D.I.Y. pdf download
GPS
Boomerang - Weather Balloon information recovery by RC
How to Build
a Robot Tutorial - Society of Robots
MAV, UAV
& Darpa LINK site - aerospace robotics
Mechatronics
and Robotics Research Group
Mondo-tronics'
Robot Store --- Robots Kits, Muscle Wires etc
Robot
Books.com - Robot Kits, Robotics, and Toy Robots
RobotCafe.com : Information :
Link to RobotCafe.com
Robot education and information.
Standard Technologies - Seattle
Robotics Society
Sydney University - Unmanned
Aircraft Research (RPVs and UAVs)
Robonz - New
Zealand's Personal Robotics Club
TXServo (USB
controllers for servos)
Animated
model rocket engine burn.
DIY Radio Control Rocket &
fuel
Jetex
Engineering -- Microjet -- Rocket Science Institute
Model Rocket Illustrated – 3D
cutaway views of the parts of rocket.
National
Association of Rocketry
Northern
Illinois Rocket Assoc.
Pyrotechnic & Rocket
Ignition Systems
rec.models.rockets
FAQ Table of Contents
Scale Model
Rockets Scale Rocket Kits
Smileypig - DIY Antacid or
Bicrabonate of Soda fueled working rocket
Sunward
Aerospace Model Rockets
How to cover models with tissue paper - site down, email
Alan for details.
Paper Paradise
Greatest Paper Airplanes
Rubber Powered Flight! -
includes free plan "Squirrel" ***
Silkspan Covering - How to and
Why
The Best
downloadable paper models
Advanced Propulsion Home Page -
JLN Labs
Brown's Gas - cheapest Heating,
welding , health, cutting, fusing, automotive power etc.
GPS
Boomerang - Weather Balloon information recovery by RC
