What's new on Dream Models

29 October 2004

I upgraded the Apache Cocoon framework I'm using for this site to the latest version. At the same time I upgraded the Java Development Kit to version 1.5 and the Apache Tomcat servlet engine to version 5.0.28. This speeds up the site a good deal and gets me ready for exciting things to come. ;-)

25 October 2004

Added an article on LiPo battery pack building written by Gonzo the Battman from www.rcmaterial.com.

22 October 2004

Kim 'AiRdAncE' Dalmeijer wrote an article on setting up the Robbe/Futaba FC-16. eco/radio-FC16.html. He's been added to the contributors page. Thanks Kim!

21 October 2004

The menu system has been adjusted. There was simply too much info in some sections to show the top levels all at once.

26 July 2004

I finally got round to process all the video files that have been uploaded. Phew.
At the RIFF Bones attempted a 2 hour duration record. Read all about it!

19 April 2004

Dongle created a very versatile pitch gauge you can build yourself.

14 April 2004

Started the FAQ section on the ECO by Ynone

13 March 2004

Renamed the Helicopter section to ECO and added a micro heli section
Find out how to get a sedate indoor flying micro heli using Radd's explanation.
Using 3 liPo cells with the normal tail motor is possible when you use some protection. Find out how.
A page with feed back on the flight lessons is put up.
A list of what people will be bringing to the Riff is started totday
HARRomeo gave me some instructions on running in a brushed motor and on how to clean it.

9 March 2004

Due to public demand I created a page that holds all the content of the helicopter part. This is a HUGE file, so be patient.
The video page is back up. We have started a new collection and are doing it properly now.

22 Februari 2004

I added a page on mounting the alu hub. It's a bit to big out of the box.
When you have a hard landing you can use the battery mount as a front battery support.

10 Februari 2004

Qema describes how to build an alumin(i)um landing gear.
Bones, a very experienced pilot wrote a page on chasing vibrations.
Added an overview on tail and gyro setup on tail setup page.

4 Februari 2004

After a VERY difficult part in my personal life, I finally got round to working on the site again. Sorry for the delays.
A lot of good stuff will be coming soon!

Added a page on The RIFF by Gonper. This is an international fly in in Nashville, to take place and of May 2004.
Added a manuals page. More manuals will be added as we go. If you have any to add, let me know.
The videos page has been up for some time. It seems many people have already found their way in there.

17 August 2003

Added a page on 90 to 120 Swash Mod's by Gonper.
Added a page about Makeing a Cutting Machine by Gonper.
Added a page on a How to Fix tail blade slop By Gonper.
Added a page on a Mod Raptor tail blades to fit an ECO8 By Gonper.

29 July 2003

Added a page on Carbon Fiber landing gear by SeismicCWave.
Added a page about Blade Balancing by SeismicCWave.
Added a page on a Home made tail mount servo By Gonper.
Added a page on a Home made Motor Heat Sink By Gonper.

28 May 2003

Oops, it seems I have forgotten to update this page on the last setup. :-| Here are all the updates since 27 Apr 2003

Added the PennyCopter on download page.
Added some info provided by terrys01 on LiXx cells on the batteries page
Added a page on building a batterie pack.
Added a page on building skis for your ECO.
Added a page on building a 12V and 5V power supply using an old one from a PC.
Added a home made mods section. Thanks Gonper
Added a new tail clamp type invented by Alanwsg
Added a page on getting the ball links smooth
Added a page on getting the tail slider and pivot smooth
Added part 1 of Erez's 3D setup for the ECO!!!!!
Added a page on what to do when you got the hang of the hover. Thanks Radd
Modified the agressive flying page. Now with videos!
The IAF now has a clothes line thanks to Radd. You can get them here.
The Winner of the April Photo Contest is known. Congratualtions HARRomeo!
The Photo Contest now has a sponsor. Sly's Hobby Den is giving a voucher of $25 to the winner!

27 Apr 2003

Added a page on agressive flying by Radd.
Grouped the flight lessons 1 to 10 into “Learning to Hover”
Added contributors detail pages with pictures
Added some info to the batteries page. Thanks Terry!
Added little + signs to the collapsable menus when they are closed. Makes navigation a little easier.

12 Apr 2003

Added a page on simulators by Roboherb.
Added a page on a USB - Tx interface cable by RC Electronics
The winner of the March 2003 Photo Contest is known. Congratulations Anks
Updated the logs to the last 30 days.
Added the logs of March 2003

28 Mar 2003

Changed the Jet Ranger page a little. LG is screwed on now.
Added a page on setting up the Futaba 6HXs/ff6. Thanks Gonper!
Added a page on setting up the Hitec Eclipse7. Thanks NZ_Newbie!
Updated the logs to the last 30 days.

16 Mar 2003

Added images to the Jet Ranger page.
Added a page on mounting tail fins using cable ties
Added a link to the logs of the last 30 days in the Home menu.

11 Mar 2003

Added the vacuum pump page.
Moved the building pages in a DIY part

2 Mar 2003

Added the Field Manual
Started a Glossary page
Added a page on the use of the IAF wings
Started the contest page Erez will be hosting
put the logs of February online

18 Feb 2003

Changed the layout a bit (colored the title, changed margin on warning and note box, ...)
Put the flight lessons on line (finally :-) ) 12 pages!
Added a To Do page

5 Feb 2003

Added this page
Added Tuning the ECO part 2
Added texts to Tail Support and Clamp
Moved the Acronyms page into an Information sub menu
Added the Beaufort scale
Added images to Suzanne's BEC page
Added alanwsg to the contributors page
Updated the logs to the last 30 days