Introduction to Lithium Polymer (Li Poly) Batteries

Lithium Polymer Batteries are found in many modern electronic devices, such as laptops and cell phones. They are significantly lighter than NiMh or NiCd batteries, and have higher capacity for the same size. Over the last five years they have worked their way into the hobby market, for use in RC boats, cars, and model airplanes. Their light weight and high capacity make them ideal for long flight times, while also providing more power.

I am the director of our Model Guild at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St Michaels, MD, 21663.  In the past six years, we have hosted a Maritime Model Exposition five times in mid-to-late May.  We skipped last year while we were rethinking our approach.   We want to attract modelers and model groups to participate.  We feature a temporary fresh water pond about 40 x 70 ft, about 1 ft deep.  NASMA steamboat modelers have regularly attended.  We encourage any low-powered RC models and sailing models, pond type or RC.  Most of the RC sailing is done in an adjacent cove of the Bay.  We have offered children's boat building and sailing activities in a separate smaller pond.   We have provided indoor displays of static models as well.   Our goal is to provide a venue for enjoying the modeling craft of maritime oriented models for practitioners and the public.  We are working out a format and program for May 2010.  Please let me know of your interest in participating.    A good show of interest can make this a recurring mid-Atlantic event of  wide acclaim.  

Bob Mason
Director 
Model Guild of the CBMM.
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