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Handy /CoinWeights reference for model trimming (AU and UK coins only)
Construction photos for an /Ironmonger (vintage combat plane)
Construction photos for a ½A Arrowplane (049 combat plane)
An easy to make Combat Handle
Control-line Combat Simulator and handle input device
Ideas for an /ElectronicCombatScoreboard
A social/beginner's New Slow Combat class for Australia?
How to Get Started in Combat (a work in progress)
F2D Combat
A nice how-to presentation from Iskandar Taib on F2D combat rules and safety ( Control-line/Download/F2D_CombatProcedures.ppt ).
Dissection of an F2D plane (for beginners, by a beginner
) g-forces of an F2D manoeuvre (just for fun!)
Cheap and Dirty F2D Stooge idea by Antonio Guerrieri (posted to cl_combat@yahoogroups.com ) but seems a bit unstable in practice.
A much better combat stooge by PeterMills loosely based on an original by Peter Krenske.
ShutOff ideas
A modified version of Pete Athan's Spring ShutOff
Notes on Cyclon Engine Maintenance translated from Cyclon site http://www.rusengines.ru/?content=f2d/use.htm&lang_upd=ru&cover_upd=green
General
Minimalist Pit Box
Not so minimalist Pit Box Mark2
After-run-oil snippets and references to help decide if you need it to protect your engines
/Oops, a collection of mishap photos (mostly combat
)
External Web pages and Files
Home-made Combat Handles by Johnathon Crabtree
F2D Combat Introduction by Mark Rudner - Excellent!
Combat Tips and Techniques for beginners and experienced pilots
Control-line terminations using a paper clip (no solder or glue) - photo series by Dalibor Toman.
To Do
- Links to articles on other web-sites
- Hot-wire cutter for foam wing models (hmm, anyone still use these?)
- Complex glow-driver circuit
- Combat plane carry-rack
- How to get started in Control-line (combat?) - handle, lines, model, engine, glow-driver, fuel, accessories, spares.
- or, Control-line Combat-FAQ (all you ever need to know about combat at beginner level)