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Radio-Controlled

LEARNING TO FLY A RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL AEROPLANE
by academystudio( 790)
Many beginners in this hobby, buy entirely the wrong model, wrong engine often the wrong radio control system. They are often only advised, and ill advised at that, by the salesman in the shop.A much better...
Tags: learning to fly | model aeroplane flying | how to start flying a model | R/C model aircraft flying | model flying safety
104 of 110 people found this guide helpful
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HOW TO SET UP A MODEL ENGINE CARBURETTOR
by academystudio( 790)
There is definitely no witchcraft involved in this, all that is required is a good bit of patience, plus the knowledge of what to do why you are doing it. Take your time you will usually get it right the...
Tags: MODEL ENGINE | MODEL ENGINE CARB | MODEL ENGINE SETUP | MODEL AEROPLANE ENGINE SETUP | GLOW ENGINES
58 of 65 people found this guide helpful
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MAKING PISTON RINGS FOR OLD MODEL ENGINES
by academystudio( 790)
You will need a Metalworking Lathe for this Parts are not always available for old model engines, getting parts for the early discontinued Laser engines can be a problem I made a new piston ring for a very old...
Tags: MAKING PISTON RINGS | MODEL ENGINE REPAIRS | OLD LASER ENGINES | LASER ENGINE SPARES | ENGINE SURGERY
49 of 52 people found this guide helpful
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GAS TANK CHILLING ON MODEL GAS FIRED BOILERS
by academystudio( 790)
This guide is an edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete guide to Miniature Steam" which is now available on CDrom. It is written with the beginner in mind and covers many essential principles for...
Tags: MODEL STEAM BOILER | MODEL BOATS | STEAM ENGINE | MODEL GAS BURNERS | MODEL STEAM GENERATION
37 of 41 people found this guide helpful
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TIPS ON SAILING MODEL STEAM POWERED BOATS
by academystudio( 790)
This guide is an edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete Guide to Miniature Steam" It is now available on CD or by Internet download. The guide contains a wealth of very useful information about...
Tags: MODEL BOAT | MODEL STEAM BOAT | MODEL STEAM BOILER | MODEL STEAMBOAT | STEAM LAUNCH
33 of 34 people found this guide helpful
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REBUILDING AN OLD OS FX46 AERO ENGINE
by academystudio( 790)
I enjoy fiddling about with mechanical objects generally, so model aero engines are a prime target for me, old two strokes don't cost that much, if you mess up! so here are a few of my observations: I obtained...
Tags: OS FX46 | OS ENGINES | MODEL AERO ENGINES | MODEL ENGINE | PISTON AND LINER
28 of 33 people found this guide helpful
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COMPLETE FUN GUIDE TO USING 5 MINUTE EPOXY RESIN
by academystudio( 790)
"Five Minute Epoxy Resin" is a truly remarkable substance, with a bit of practise you can get it all over your model, all over your hands, all over the bench, all over the floor even on your best T-shirt!Here...
Tags: EPOXY RESIN | MODEL AEROPLANES | MODEL BOATS | MODEL CARS | STICKING WOOD TOGETHER
24 of 31 people found this guide helpful
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VALVE SETTINGS ON AN OLD OS FS60 FOUR STROKE ENGINE
by academystudio( 790)
I recently restored an old OS FS60 engine, the type with the machined aluminium carburettor open valve rockers. this was bought from a friend for £60.00. It had been in a box of junk for 20 years was so gummed...
Tags: MODEL ENGINE | VALVE TIMING | MODEL ENGINE PERFORMANCE | OS60 FOUR STROKE | OLD GLOW ENGINES
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