Application 9 Weve requests explain neatly install wind shields like found sport models featured pages called RC Scale columnists give us benefit experiences discuss what materials use get right shape howto glue wind shields place neat job makes world difference models appearance Bob Dolly Wischer APPLYING windshield windows can factor emphasizes craftsmanship hobby No matter well plane finished windshield gets its share attention everyone sees model true types sport well Scale Producing correct shape part ihe problem Fastening methods finishing tech niques also need consideration windshield pops off during first hard landing can pain especially someone has driven 10 miles flying field Most kits plans give windshield shape pattern detail drawing However exact shape needed particular model may precisely what shown due tendency individualistic building best know method determining shape Using cardboard heavy paper about same thickness plastic windshield ma terial wrap pattern blank around area covered roughly pencil line showing edges Cut out scissors try its fit fuselage first attempt usually far correct now can see little clearly what shape should really After about third fourth attempt adding little removing little shape begins fit pattern cutouts requires few minutes no great loss material time final shape fits properly 64 Model Aviation ake paper template windshield tracing over area covered Cut Out first jtemplate put place mark corrections necessaryfora closer fit may take two hree tries its oractical method getting good fit final template held place bits masking tape make certain correct j sed tracing pattern plastic windshield material Use sharp scriber Apply cement areaswhere windshield flat againstthe structure Tape securelyatthese points lay bead cement along leading edge windshield Use aluminum form shape thicker plas tic windshields kitchen oven Heating plastic will drape over form Alumi num sheets can obtained cheaply print shops always surprise laid out flat Materials windshields can source problems Too soft thin easily distorted Too stiff becomes impossible curve place tries hard return its flat shape no cement will hold permanently Some cellulose acetate sheets hard brittle will shatter rather cut smoothly have characteristic sound handled simi lar thin metal suitable flat side windows cabin Cellulose butyrate sheet hobby shop pliable easily worked Plexiglas acrylic sheet 031-in thickness desirable materials difficult curve appli cation heat cant cut scissors because its tendency crack unwanted directions Butyrate sheet available thicknesses 008 016 030 040 small model narrow fuselage thinner material preferred Heavier materials will cold form wider fuselage Using paper pattern trace its shape onto plastic very sharp metal point such scriber large stickpin point making usable trace line plastic emits scratchy sound cant heard no line being made windshield can cut scissors being careful inside radius curves go too deep better finish half-round fine Swiss needle file Once cut checked final fit wind shield can cemented place por tions plastic come contact flat area model structure can roughened sandpaper better adhesion Use masking tape avoid unwanted scratches Adhesive can epoxy Wilhold RIC-56 glue very thin doublesided foam tape windshield material quite springy probably best use R/G-S 6 Use masking tape hold rearmost edges tight fit adhesive hardens Cement areas wide contact between plastic fuselage frame Dont attempt cement edge plastic conforms shape cowl top step pin 031-in music wire tool lay small bead cement along edge being careful spread Excess R/C-56 can removed water tissue done immediately hard waterproof Epoxy easily removed Excess glue plastic will visible dry RIC-56 remains flexible epoxy will brittle Cyanoacrylate should used causes white discoloration plastic cant removed prefer heavier butyrate acrylic can used heat forming Compound curves require stretching over form heat considerable force Simple curves seen cabin-type models can drape-formed over aluminum sheet bent approximate shape desired aluminum form placed kitchen oven set 2500 300F plastic blank balanced crest form Soon plastic will &ape itself over aluminum shapeand after cooling will retain shape paper pattern used transfer shape plastic cut cemented previously described Sport modelers can stop point Scale buffs desire refined appearance can proceed cover edges Continued page 136 individual area windshield flat plastic creased atthe vertical lines form edges styrene plastic overlays cover creases Plastic tape could also used An aluminum form used shape windshield 030 butyrate sheet too springy stay place heating same paper pattern used cut windshield used make plastic overlay painted before being glued Paint tape Sig Epoxolite can also used make framework November1981 65 Super savingsCARBON FIBER TAPE Fiberglass MaterialsA - N Fiberglass Cloth 5 Sq yardsS 500 3 L5 r fl005x 1 25 wide choice 5/, 24 orb oz cloth Yis name remember comes better Lamiria EooxytesinbhrcureS30Ooper gal rs300 modeling products make famous field caddies25ftSOft100 ft LiquidMod feleaseSilicone products Hardware Tools Send$895$1495$2595 EpoxyPrimerK&Bt40OopergalS ASE Free catalog today Epoxy Paint thinner K&BSI 50Oper gal Polyester Resin K&BS20OOper galAEROTREND PRODUCTS $300 p&h Send check money order shipping collect COD oltav44 W Prospect St New Haven CT 06515SLOPE ASSOCIATES2317 n 83d Call write Bob Smith RIC Aircraft PO Box 3335Telephone203 SEATTLE 98103 Granada Hills CA 91344 213 366-6872 costs would paid OMPLETE THIS FORM ND ATTACH MAILING SUEj BEL FROM RECENT LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advanceaix weeks re quired change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth St. NW. Washington DC. 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTiON 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1600 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2200 US Schools $800 US Libraries $1200 NAME ADDRESS iF4 i ZIP _______________ MODEL AVIATION 815 FiFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON DC 20005 KIORITZ BY GIBBS HOBBY & RESEARCH Original Developer Factory Trained Authorized Master Service Dealer IaF1 Limited Pre- Drilled Props Avail Ask About Custom- Built KIORITZ Engines Deep Fins Optimum Cooling 21/4 Flywheel Small Magneto 5/Sin Six Solt Aluminum Hub Carb Needles &Throttle Accessible Engine Running [sb7T IDon Godfrey i~722-1765 Points Sealed Rear Housing $19995 pay ship pre-paid orders Mufflers Now Availablel DEALERS WELCOME 5FECiFICATION5 242cv xi 397ccWa 6 x Pump ca bBail Bearings ax C xek 321-IF 8000 pm3 trig PsrovCaged Rvixrs xx Bad arid Pstxx Fe Weght6b GIBBS HOBBY & RESEARCH 6195 Hillfield St NW N CANTON OHIO 44720 Phone 21 6 499-8854 after 600 PM can help fund-raising drive progress raise required dollaxs variety donor levels recognition items available will support project Options go $5 AMA Brick pin buy-a-brick theme way spon sorship walls rooms aeromodelings new home items options op tions sincerely hope everyone can take part feel great pride Five-dollar Brick pins $15 Building Foun dation Fund patches $25 Silver Member pat ches $50 Gold Member patches avail able AMA Headquarters active AMA vice-presidents associate vice-presi dents information AMA club dustry support recognition write AMA HeadquartersVince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Windshields Wischers Continued page 65 thin styrene sheet simulated frame overlay can made same paper pattern allowing little extra length because formed over outside windshield interior cut out leaving narrow frame painted before application Epoxolite can used alternate framing method windshield fuselage covered masking tape leaving area frame ex posed Fill space Epoxolite smoothed wet finger fine finish requires no sanding After hardening frame painted masks removed Scale airplanes have curved wind shields Some have succession flat plates angular change frame procedure similar curve using paper pattern make windshield blank bent sharply over block desired shape An overlaid frame made same pattern bent fit its interior removed leave frame best appearance may desirable recess fuselage framework depth windshield frame thickness outside surface area surrounding windshield same level rather below Side windows cabin model can applied 136 Model Aviation THE WORLDS FIRST ADJUSTABLE HAND SANDEREXTRA HANDS THE DUPLICATOR MKI IPal PendingModel Aircraft Covering Tool Just duplicator does followingModel No 36 IPat No 33867271 Creates accurate 150 round patterns last breakthrough hit Toledo edges wingstrom 18 fhru 112 make covering easy Dallas fuselage etc ded loot expert Duplicates rounds Make own Works types semi-rounds curvespatterns intinileof covering materialAt dealer stabs rudders deepincrumentsand fast novice adena shows angles upAnumber sizes monokote order direci $1995 3/4 oz fiberglass plus $200 shipping dealer order direct $1995 plus $200 shippingGREAT TIME SAVERS INVENTED BY AVID MODELER TO MAKE BUILDING EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE Once add fool collection N J LIND COMPANY youll wonder got along wiffiout 2912 Walker Lee Alamitos CA 90720 Distributors inquiries invited outside surface frame can also inset give smooth outer surface An alternate method has thin plywood styrene plastic frame cutouts windows clear plastic windows glued inner surface opening approaches scale appearance Another suggestion framing use plastic adhesive tape such stretchy waterproof type comes widths colors odd shape width needed length tape can stuck down hard surface styrene example exact shape cut sharppointed blade Simply lift off surface transfer piece model can shifted around get exact fit best paint tape after applied model Like Epoxolite mentioned earlier tape has adIve no experience Ive built single rotor type both Free Flight RC no success RC version side-by-side rotor types can see photos lack experience doesnt prevent making couple comments first system must lead reduced efficiency lift produced must inversely propor tional cant angle rotor greater cant less efficient system must other point concerns lateral stability outward cantof rotors represents awing large anhedral can turns made flight Maybe reader could shed some light latter point Twin Side-by-Side Rotor Autogiro last type Ill discuss twin side-by-side rotor system illustrated Fig 5 Several plans have published Autogiros config uration easiest type insofar construction concerned requires same level building skill simple fixed-wing conventional RC model Having two counter-rotating rotors means lateral balance achieved Canting rotors inward provides dihedral effect similar normal wing rotors themselves can built flat makes easy construction can made simple cruciform THEANTIC BIPEBY DodOi REAL SHOW STOPPER & CROWD PLEASER STATTTESSATOTLCBACBOUSTLOAFTSC TAKE ACCA B LANE TEES SUB ESThEBELA EAST SOC CAN ECTIT LEASBAS BASEST BA FIT ASTS TEB Err SCALE COBSSSTJCTTOB SUBOLAT CUTSTT AlAS BASAlTS SAT FLAT SEBTACE ALL CATTY ASAUTUCELCA FITAIBAB ETC STE BEBASSSEAATBT TST ESSESESEETS Ar SCALE CASSTTUCAIAA SWAT TLAATS ATE AAATLABLE FAT SEACTABC ACTTAFTSBLABLC STAB TEST SQ TB ATBA ATTATT TN SCABAETASSA ITS ES AILL BESET TB EBBLE FOWETTCSAB TAATCWIBAS BE ETBOCABUC IBTrBBTEITBAATAFPBEATBASTE BISATAC LOBEE EBB BITE EBSCSEBE ABEB BI AA AC CTACTAA CBT COBI CO BAA STAT SAN ATEGA CALIF TETAL SEIBS BETEBE BET CATS TEST C ASEAT CT SEE STEEL CE STIlT November 1981 137 SAILPLANES R/C COMPETITION & SPORT SCALE R/C JEMCO SPORT SCALE BALSA COVERED POAM WING CORES vantage can form compound curves fillets Autogiros H eadley Continued page 74 CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION 4CCESSORIES Specialists custom TD 049/051 reed engines Throttled TD s available Complete inventory individual stock Custom parts Cox TD 020 049 061 & 09 engines Exclusive distributor Nelson 15 engine parts Hard-to-get Items such Custom needle valves racing wheels quick fills fuel shut-a ffs solid control lines others detailed brochure send 25 cents Kustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 QUICK N EASY CUT-OUT PATTERN-PLANS Can Cut & Assembled Evening Stand-Up Flight Box $695 No Measur ng Needed TO BUILD Trace Assemble DESIGNED TO HOLD Fuel tank Trans ter Battery Fuse Hold adi Tools etc Legs Removable 21 s 12 x 39 Send SELECT PRODUCTS PO Box 259 Palo Cedro CA 96073
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 136, 137
Application 9 Weve requests explain neatly install wind shields like found sport models featured pages called RC Scale columnists give us benefit experiences discuss what materials use get right shape howto glue wind shields place neat job makes world difference models appearance Bob Dolly Wischer APPLYING windshield windows can factor emphasizes craftsmanship hobby No matter well plane finished windshield gets its share attention everyone sees model true types sport well Scale Producing correct shape part ihe problem Fastening methods finishing tech niques also need consideration windshield pops off during first hard landing can pain especially someone has driven 10 miles flying field Most kits plans give windshield shape pattern detail drawing However exact shape needed particular model may precisely what shown due tendency individualistic building best know method determining shape Using cardboard heavy paper about same thickness plastic windshield ma terial wrap pattern blank around area covered roughly pencil line showing edges Cut out scissors try its fit fuselage first attempt usually far correct now can see little clearly what shape should really After about third fourth attempt adding little removing little shape begins fit pattern cutouts requires few minutes no great loss material time final shape fits properly 64 Model Aviation ake paper template windshield tracing over area covered Cut Out first jtemplate put place mark corrections necessaryfora closer fit may take two hree tries its oractical method getting good fit final template held place bits masking tape make certain correct j sed tracing pattern plastic windshield material Use sharp scriber Apply cement areaswhere windshield flat againstthe structure Tape securelyatthese points lay bead cement along leading edge windshield Use aluminum form shape thicker plas tic windshields kitchen oven Heating plastic will drape over form Alumi num sheets can obtained cheaply print shops always surprise laid out flat Materials windshields can source problems Too soft thin easily distorted Too stiff becomes impossible curve place tries hard return its flat shape no cement will hold permanently Some cellulose acetate sheets hard brittle will shatter rather cut smoothly have characteristic sound handled simi lar thin metal suitable flat side windows cabin Cellulose butyrate sheet hobby shop pliable easily worked Plexiglas acrylic sheet 031-in thickness desirable materials difficult curve appli cation heat cant cut scissors because its tendency crack unwanted directions Butyrate sheet available thicknesses 008 016 030 040 small model narrow fuselage thinner material preferred Heavier materials will cold form wider fuselage Using paper pattern trace its shape onto plastic very sharp metal point such scriber large stickpin point making usable trace line plastic emits scratchy sound cant heard no line being made windshield can cut scissors being careful inside radius curves go too deep better finish half-round fine Swiss needle file Once cut checked final fit wind shield can cemented place por tions plastic come contact flat area model structure can roughened sandpaper better adhesion Use masking tape avoid unwanted scratches Adhesive can epoxy Wilhold RIC-56 glue very thin doublesided foam tape windshield material quite springy probably best use R/G-S 6 Use masking tape hold rearmost edges tight fit adhesive hardens Cement areas wide contact between plastic fuselage frame Dont attempt cement edge plastic conforms shape cowl top step pin 031-in music wire tool lay small bead cement along edge being careful spread Excess R/C-56 can removed water tissue done immediately hard waterproof Epoxy easily removed Excess glue plastic will visible dry RIC-56 remains flexible epoxy will brittle Cyanoacrylate should used causes white discoloration plastic cant removed prefer heavier butyrate acrylic can used heat forming Compound curves require stretching over form heat considerable force Simple curves seen cabin-type models can drape-formed over aluminum sheet bent approximate shape desired aluminum form placed kitchen oven set 2500 300F plastic blank balanced crest form Soon plastic will &ape itself over aluminum shapeand after cooling will retain shape paper pattern used transfer shape plastic cut cemented previously described Sport modelers can stop point Scale buffs desire refined appearance can proceed cover edges Continued page 136 individual area windshield flat plastic creased atthe vertical lines form edges styrene plastic overlays cover creases Plastic tape could also used An aluminum form used shape windshield 030 butyrate sheet too springy stay place heating same paper pattern used cut windshield used make plastic overlay painted before being glued Paint tape Sig Epoxolite can also used make framework November1981 65 Super savingsCARBON FIBER TAPE Fiberglass MaterialsA - N Fiberglass Cloth 5 Sq yardsS 500 3 L5 r fl005x 1 25 wide choice 5/, 24 orb oz cloth Yis name remember comes better Lamiria EooxytesinbhrcureS30Ooper gal rs300 modeling products make famous field caddies25ftSOft100 ft LiquidMod feleaseSilicone products Hardware Tools Send$895$1495$2595 EpoxyPrimerK&Bt40OopergalS ASE Free catalog today Epoxy Paint thinner K&BSI 50Oper gal Polyester Resin K&BS20OOper galAEROTREND PRODUCTS $300 p&h Send check money order shipping collect COD oltav44 W Prospect St New Haven CT 06515SLOPE ASSOCIATES2317 n 83d Call write Bob Smith RIC Aircraft PO Box 3335Telephone203 SEATTLE 98103 Granada Hills CA 91344 213 366-6872 costs would paid OMPLETE THIS FORM ND ATTACH MAILING SUEj BEL FROM RECENT LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advanceaix weeks re quired change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth St. NW. Washington DC. 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTiON 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1600 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2200 US Schools $800 US Libraries $1200 NAME ADDRESS iF4 i ZIP _______________ MODEL AVIATION 815 FiFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON DC 20005 KIORITZ BY GIBBS HOBBY & RESEARCH Original Developer Factory Trained Authorized Master Service Dealer IaF1 Limited Pre- Drilled Props Avail Ask About Custom- Built KIORITZ Engines Deep Fins Optimum Cooling 21/4 Flywheel Small Magneto 5/Sin Six Solt Aluminum Hub Carb Needles &Throttle Accessible Engine Running [sb7T IDon Godfrey i~722-1765 Points Sealed Rear Housing $19995 pay ship pre-paid orders Mufflers Now Availablel DEALERS WELCOME 5FECiFICATION5 242cv xi 397ccWa 6 x Pump ca bBail Bearings ax C xek 321-IF 8000 pm3 trig PsrovCaged Rvixrs xx Bad arid Pstxx Fe Weght6b GIBBS HOBBY & RESEARCH 6195 Hillfield St NW N CANTON OHIO 44720 Phone 21 6 499-8854 after 600 PM can help fund-raising drive progress raise required dollaxs variety donor levels recognition items available will support project Options go $5 AMA Brick pin buy-a-brick theme way spon sorship walls rooms aeromodelings new home items options op tions sincerely hope everyone can take part feel great pride Five-dollar Brick pins $15 Building Foun dation Fund patches $25 Silver Member pat ches $50 Gold Member patches avail able AMA Headquarters active AMA vice-presidents associate vice-presi dents information AMA club dustry support recognition write AMA HeadquartersVince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Windshields Wischers Continued page 65 thin styrene sheet simulated frame overlay can made same paper pattern allowing little extra length because formed over outside windshield interior cut out leaving narrow frame painted before application Epoxolite can used alternate framing method windshield fuselage covered masking tape leaving area frame ex posed Fill space Epoxolite smoothed wet finger fine finish requires no sanding After hardening frame painted masks removed Scale airplanes have curved wind shields Some have succession flat plates angular change frame procedure similar curve using paper pattern make windshield blank bent sharply over block desired shape An overlaid frame made same pattern bent fit its interior removed leave frame best appearance may desirable recess fuselage framework depth windshield frame thickness outside surface area surrounding windshield same level rather below Side windows cabin model can applied 136 Model Aviation THE WORLDS FIRST ADJUSTABLE HAND SANDEREXTRA HANDS THE DUPLICATOR MKI IPal PendingModel Aircraft Covering Tool Just duplicator does followingModel No 36 IPat No 33867271 Creates accurate 150 round patterns last breakthrough hit Toledo edges wingstrom 18 fhru 112 make covering easy Dallas fuselage etc ded loot expert Duplicates rounds Make own Works types semi-rounds curvespatterns intinileof covering materialAt dealer stabs rudders deepincrumentsand fast novice adena shows angles upAnumber sizes monokote order direci $1995 3/4 oz fiberglass plus $200 shipping dealer order direct $1995 plus $200 shippingGREAT TIME SAVERS INVENTED BY AVID MODELER TO MAKE BUILDING EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE Once add fool collection N J LIND COMPANY youll wonder got along wiffiout 2912 Walker Lee Alamitos CA 90720 Distributors inquiries invited outside surface frame can also inset give smooth outer surface An alternate method has thin plywood styrene plastic frame cutouts windows clear plastic windows glued inner surface opening approaches scale appearance Another suggestion framing use plastic adhesive tape such stretchy waterproof type comes widths colors odd shape width needed length tape can stuck down hard surface styrene example exact shape cut sharppointed blade Simply lift off surface transfer piece model can shifted around get exact fit best paint tape after applied model Like Epoxolite mentioned earlier tape has adIve no experience Ive built single rotor type both Free Flight RC no success RC version side-by-side rotor types can see photos lack experience doesnt prevent making couple comments first system must lead reduced efficiency lift produced must inversely propor tional cant angle rotor greater cant less efficient system must other point concerns lateral stability outward cantof rotors represents awing large anhedral can turns made flight Maybe reader could shed some light latter point Twin Side-by-Side Rotor Autogiro last type Ill discuss twin side-by-side rotor system illustrated Fig 5 Several plans have published Autogiros config uration easiest type insofar construction concerned requires same level building skill simple fixed-wing conventional RC model Having two counter-rotating rotors means lateral balance achieved Canting rotors inward provides dihedral effect similar normal wing rotors themselves can built flat makes easy construction can made simple cruciform THEANTIC BIPEBY DodOi REAL SHOW STOPPER & CROWD PLEASER STATTTESSATOTLCBACBOUSTLOAFTSC TAKE ACCA B LANE TEES SUB ESThEBELA EAST SOC CAN ECTIT LEASBAS BASEST BA FIT ASTS TEB Err SCALE COBSSSTJCTTOB SUBOLAT CUTSTT AlAS BASAlTS SAT FLAT SEBTACE ALL CATTY ASAUTUCELCA FITAIBAB ETC STE BEBASSSEAATBT TST ESSESESEETS Ar SCALE CASSTTUCAIAA SWAT TLAATS ATE AAATLABLE FAT SEACTABC ACTTAFTSBLABLC STAB TEST SQ TB ATBA ATTATT TN SCABAETASSA ITS ES AILL BESET TB EBBLE FOWETTCSAB TAATCWIBAS BE ETBOCABUC IBTrBBTEITBAATAFPBEATBASTE BISATAC LOBEE EBB BITE EBSCSEBE ABEB BI AA AC CTACTAA CBT COBI CO BAA STAT SAN ATEGA CALIF TETAL SEIBS BETEBE BET CATS TEST C ASEAT CT SEE STEEL CE STIlT November 1981 137 SAILPLANES R/C COMPETITION & SPORT SCALE R/C JEMCO SPORT SCALE BALSA COVERED POAM WING CORES vantage can form compound curves fillets Autogiros H eadley Continued page 74 CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION 4CCESSORIES Specialists custom TD 049/051 reed engines Throttled TD s available Complete inventory individual stock Custom parts Cox TD 020 049 061 & 09 engines Exclusive distributor Nelson 15 engine parts Hard-to-get Items such Custom needle valves racing wheels quick fills fuel shut-a ffs solid control lines others detailed brochure send 25 cents Kustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 QUICK N EASY CUT-OUT PATTERN-PLANS Can Cut & Assembled Evening Stand-Up Flight Box $695 No Measur ng Needed TO BUILD Trace Assemble DESIGNED TO HOLD Fuel tank Trans ter Battery Fuse Hold adi Tools etc Legs Removable 21 s 12 x 39 Send SELECT PRODUCTS PO Box 259 Palo Cedro CA 96073
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 136, 137
Application 9 Weve requests explain neatly install wind shields like found sport models featured pages called RC Scale columnists give us benefit experiences discuss what materials use get right shape howto glue wind shields place neat job makes world difference models appearance Bob Dolly Wischer APPLYING windshield windows can factor emphasizes craftsmanship hobby No matter well plane finished windshield gets its share attention everyone sees model true types sport well Scale Producing correct shape part ihe problem Fastening methods finishing tech niques also need consideration windshield pops off during first hard landing can pain especially someone has driven 10 miles flying field Most kits plans give windshield shape pattern detail drawing However exact shape needed particular model may precisely what shown due tendency individualistic building best know method determining shape Using cardboard heavy paper about same thickness plastic windshield ma terial wrap pattern blank around area covered roughly pencil line showing edges Cut out scissors try its fit fuselage first attempt usually far correct now can see little clearly what shape should really After about third fourth attempt adding little removing little shape begins fit pattern cutouts requires few minutes no great loss material time final shape fits properly 64 Model Aviation ake paper template windshield tracing over area covered Cut Out first jtemplate put place mark corrections necessaryfora closer fit may take two hree tries its oractical method getting good fit final template held place bits masking tape make certain correct j sed tracing pattern plastic windshield material Use sharp scriber Apply cement areaswhere windshield flat againstthe structure Tape securelyatthese points lay bead cement along leading edge windshield Use aluminum form shape thicker plas tic windshields kitchen oven Heating plastic will drape over form Alumi num sheets can obtained cheaply print shops always surprise laid out flat Materials windshields can source problems Too soft thin easily distorted Too stiff becomes impossible curve place tries hard return its flat shape no cement will hold permanently Some cellulose acetate sheets hard brittle will shatter rather cut smoothly have characteristic sound handled simi lar thin metal suitable flat side windows cabin Cellulose butyrate sheet hobby shop pliable easily worked Plexiglas acrylic sheet 031-in thickness desirable materials difficult curve appli cation heat cant cut scissors because its tendency crack unwanted directions Butyrate sheet available thicknesses 008 016 030 040 small model narrow fuselage thinner material preferred Heavier materials will cold form wider fuselage Using paper pattern trace its shape onto plastic very sharp metal point such scriber large stickpin point making usable trace line plastic emits scratchy sound cant heard no line being made windshield can cut scissors being careful inside radius curves go too deep better finish half-round fine Swiss needle file Once cut checked final fit wind shield can cemented place por tions plastic come contact flat area model structure can roughened sandpaper better adhesion Use masking tape avoid unwanted scratches Adhesive can epoxy Wilhold RIC-56 glue very thin doublesided foam tape windshield material quite springy probably best use R/G-S 6 Use masking tape hold rearmost edges tight fit adhesive hardens Cement areas wide contact between plastic fuselage frame Dont attempt cement edge plastic conforms shape cowl top step pin 031-in music wire tool lay small bead cement along edge being careful spread Excess R/C-56 can removed water tissue done immediately hard waterproof Epoxy easily removed Excess glue plastic will visible dry RIC-56 remains flexible epoxy will brittle Cyanoacrylate should used causes white discoloration plastic cant removed prefer heavier butyrate acrylic can used heat forming Compound curves require stretching over form heat considerable force Simple curves seen cabin-type models can drape-formed over aluminum sheet bent approximate shape desired aluminum form placed kitchen oven set 2500 300F plastic blank balanced crest form Soon plastic will &ape itself over aluminum shapeand after cooling will retain shape paper pattern used transfer shape plastic cut cemented previously described Sport modelers can stop point Scale buffs desire refined appearance can proceed cover edges Continued page 136 individual area windshield flat plastic creased atthe vertical lines form edges styrene plastic overlays cover creases Plastic tape could also used An aluminum form used shape windshield 030 butyrate sheet too springy stay place heating same paper pattern used cut windshield used make plastic overlay painted before being glued Paint tape Sig Epoxolite can also used make framework November1981 65 Super savingsCARBON FIBER TAPE Fiberglass MaterialsA - N Fiberglass Cloth 5 Sq yardsS 500 3 L5 r fl005x 1 25 wide choice 5/, 24 orb oz cloth Yis name remember comes better Lamiria EooxytesinbhrcureS30Ooper gal rs300 modeling products make famous field caddies25ftSOft100 ft LiquidMod feleaseSilicone products Hardware Tools Send$895$1495$2595 EpoxyPrimerK&Bt40OopergalS ASE Free catalog today Epoxy Paint thinner K&BSI 50Oper gal Polyester Resin K&BS20OOper galAEROTREND PRODUCTS $300 p&h Send check money order shipping collect COD oltav44 W Prospect St New Haven CT 06515SLOPE ASSOCIATES2317 n 83d Call write Bob Smith RIC Aircraft PO Box 3335Telephone203 SEATTLE 98103 Granada Hills CA 91344 213 366-6872 costs would paid OMPLETE THIS FORM ND ATTACH MAILING SUEj BEL FROM RECENT LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advanceaix weeks re quired change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth St. NW. Washington DC. 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTiON 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1600 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2200 US Schools $800 US Libraries $1200 NAME ADDRESS iF4 i ZIP _______________ MODEL AVIATION 815 FiFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON DC 20005 KIORITZ BY GIBBS HOBBY & RESEARCH Original Developer Factory Trained Authorized Master Service Dealer IaF1 Limited Pre- Drilled Props Avail Ask About Custom- Built KIORITZ Engines Deep Fins Optimum Cooling 21/4 Flywheel Small Magneto 5/Sin Six Solt Aluminum Hub Carb Needles &Throttle Accessible Engine Running [sb7T IDon Godfrey i~722-1765 Points Sealed Rear Housing $19995 pay ship pre-paid orders Mufflers Now Availablel DEALERS WELCOME 5FECiFICATION5 242cv xi 397ccWa 6 x Pump ca bBail Bearings ax C xek 321-IF 8000 pm3 trig PsrovCaged Rvixrs xx Bad arid Pstxx Fe Weght6b GIBBS HOBBY & RESEARCH 6195 Hillfield St NW N CANTON OHIO 44720 Phone 21 6 499-8854 after 600 PM can help fund-raising drive progress raise required dollaxs variety donor levels recognition items available will support project Options go $5 AMA Brick pin buy-a-brick theme way spon sorship walls rooms aeromodelings new home items options op tions sincerely hope everyone can take part feel great pride Five-dollar Brick pins $15 Building Foun dation Fund patches $25 Silver Member pat ches $50 Gold Member patches avail able AMA Headquarters active AMA vice-presidents associate vice-presi dents information AMA club dustry support recognition write AMA HeadquartersVince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Windshields Wischers Continued page 65 thin styrene sheet simulated frame overlay can made same paper pattern allowing little extra length because formed over outside windshield interior cut out leaving narrow frame painted before application Epoxolite can used alternate framing method windshield fuselage covered masking tape leaving area frame ex posed Fill space Epoxolite smoothed wet finger fine finish requires no sanding After hardening frame painted masks removed Scale airplanes have curved wind shields Some have succession flat plates angular change frame procedure similar curve using paper pattern make windshield blank bent sharply over block desired shape An overlaid frame made same pattern bent fit its interior removed leave frame best appearance may desirable recess fuselage framework depth windshield frame thickness outside surface area surrounding windshield same level rather below Side windows cabin model can applied 136 Model Aviation THE WORLDS FIRST ADJUSTABLE HAND SANDEREXTRA HANDS THE DUPLICATOR MKI IPal PendingModel Aircraft Covering Tool Just duplicator does followingModel No 36 IPat No 33867271 Creates accurate 150 round patterns last breakthrough hit Toledo edges wingstrom 18 fhru 112 make covering easy Dallas fuselage etc ded loot expert Duplicates rounds Make own Works types semi-rounds curvespatterns intinileof covering materialAt dealer stabs rudders deepincrumentsand fast novice adena shows angles upAnumber sizes monokote order direci $1995 3/4 oz fiberglass plus $200 shipping dealer order direct $1995 plus $200 shippingGREAT TIME SAVERS INVENTED BY AVID MODELER TO MAKE BUILDING EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE Once add fool collection N J LIND COMPANY youll wonder got along wiffiout 2912 Walker Lee Alamitos CA 90720 Distributors inquiries invited outside surface frame can also inset give smooth outer surface An alternate method has thin plywood styrene plastic frame cutouts windows clear plastic windows glued inner surface opening approaches scale appearance Another suggestion framing use plastic adhesive tape such stretchy waterproof type comes widths colors odd shape width needed length tape can stuck down hard surface styrene example exact shape cut sharppointed blade Simply lift off surface transfer piece model can shifted around get exact fit best paint tape after applied model Like Epoxolite mentioned earlier tape has adIve no experience Ive built single rotor type both Free Flight RC no success RC version side-by-side rotor types can see photos lack experience doesnt prevent making couple comments first system must lead reduced efficiency lift produced must inversely propor tional cant angle rotor greater cant less efficient system must other point concerns lateral stability outward cantof rotors represents awing large anhedral can turns made flight Maybe reader could shed some light latter point Twin Side-by-Side Rotor Autogiro last type Ill discuss twin side-by-side rotor system illustrated Fig 5 Several plans have published Autogiros config uration easiest type insofar construction concerned requires same level building skill simple fixed-wing conventional RC model Having two counter-rotating rotors means lateral balance achieved Canting rotors inward provides dihedral effect similar normal wing rotors themselves can built flat makes easy construction can made simple cruciform THEANTIC BIPEBY DodOi REAL SHOW STOPPER & CROWD PLEASER STATTTESSATOTLCBACBOUSTLOAFTSC TAKE ACCA B LANE TEES SUB ESThEBELA EAST SOC CAN ECTIT LEASBAS BASEST BA FIT ASTS TEB Err SCALE COBSSSTJCTTOB SUBOLAT CUTSTT AlAS BASAlTS SAT FLAT SEBTACE ALL CATTY ASAUTUCELCA FITAIBAB ETC STE BEBASSSEAATBT TST ESSESESEETS Ar SCALE CASSTTUCAIAA SWAT TLAATS ATE AAATLABLE FAT SEACTABC ACTTAFTSBLABLC STAB TEST SQ TB ATBA ATTATT TN SCABAETASSA ITS ES AILL BESET TB EBBLE FOWETTCSAB TAATCWIBAS BE ETBOCABUC IBTrBBTEITBAATAFPBEATBASTE BISATAC LOBEE EBB BITE EBSCSEBE ABEB BI AA AC CTACTAA CBT COBI CO BAA STAT SAN ATEGA CALIF TETAL SEIBS BETEBE BET CATS TEST C ASEAT CT SEE STEEL CE STIlT November 1981 137 SAILPLANES R/C COMPETITION & SPORT SCALE R/C JEMCO SPORT SCALE BALSA COVERED POAM WING CORES vantage can form compound curves fillets Autogiros H eadley Continued page 74 CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION 4CCESSORIES Specialists custom TD 049/051 reed engines Throttled TD s available Complete inventory individual stock Custom parts Cox TD 020 049 061 & 09 engines Exclusive distributor Nelson 15 engine parts Hard-to-get Items such Custom needle valves racing wheels quick fills fuel shut-a ffs solid control lines others detailed brochure send 25 cents Kustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 QUICK N EASY CUT-OUT PATTERN-PLANS Can Cut & Assembled Evening Stand-Up Flight Box $695 No Measur ng Needed TO BUILD Trace Assemble DESIGNED TO HOLD Fuel tank Trans ter Battery Fuse Hold adi Tools etc Legs Removable 21 s 12 x 39 Send SELECT PRODUCTS PO Box 259 Palo Cedro CA 96073
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/11
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 136, 137
Application 9 Weve requests explain neatly install wind shields like found sport models featured pages called RC Scale columnists give us benefit experiences discuss what materials use get right shape howto glue wind shields place neat job makes world difference models appearance Bob Dolly Wischer APPLYING windshield windows can factor emphasizes craftsmanship hobby No matter well plane finished windshield gets its share attention everyone sees model true types sport well Scale Producing correct shape part ihe problem Fastening methods finishing tech niques also need consideration windshield pops off during first hard landing can pain especially someone has driven 10 miles flying field Most kits plans give windshield shape pattern detail drawing However exact shape needed particular model may precisely what shown due tendency individualistic building best know method determining shape Using cardboard heavy paper about same thickness plastic windshield ma terial wrap pattern blank around area covered roughly pencil line showing edges Cut out scissors try its fit fuselage first attempt usually far correct now can see little clearly what shape should really After about third fourth attempt adding little removing little shape begins fit pattern cutouts requires few minutes no great loss material time final shape fits properly 64 Model Aviation ake paper template windshield tracing over area covered Cut Out first jtemplate put place mark corrections necessaryfora closer fit may take two hree tries its oractical method getting good fit final template held place bits masking tape make certain correct j sed tracing pattern plastic windshield material Use sharp scriber Apply cement areaswhere windshield flat againstthe structure Tape securelyatthese points lay bead cement along leading edge windshield Use aluminum form shape thicker plas tic windshields kitchen oven Heating plastic will drape over form Alumi num sheets can obtained cheaply print shops always surprise laid out flat Materials windshields can source problems Too soft thin easily distorted Too stiff becomes impossible curve place tries hard return its flat shape no cement will hold permanently Some cellulose acetate sheets hard brittle will shatter rather cut smoothly have characteristic sound handled simi lar thin metal suitable flat side windows cabin Cellulose butyrate sheet hobby shop pliable easily worked Plexiglas acrylic sheet 031-in thickness desirable materials difficult curve appli cation heat cant cut scissors because its tendency crack unwanted directions Butyrate sheet available thicknesses 008 016 030 040 small model narrow fuselage thinner material preferred Heavier materials will cold form wider fuselage Using paper pattern trace its shape onto plastic very sharp metal point such scriber large stickpin point making usable trace line plastic emits scratchy sound cant heard no line being made windshield can cut scissors being careful inside radius curves go too deep better finish half-round fine Swiss needle file Once cut checked final fit wind shield can cemented place por tions plastic come contact flat area model structure can roughened sandpaper better adhesion Use masking tape avoid unwanted scratches Adhesive can epoxy Wilhold RIC-56 glue very thin doublesided foam tape windshield material quite springy probably best use R/G-S 6 Use masking tape hold rearmost edges tight fit adhesive hardens Cement areas wide contact between plastic fuselage frame Dont attempt cement edge plastic conforms shape cowl top step pin 031-in music wire tool lay small bead cement along edge being careful spread Excess R/C-56 can removed water tissue done immediately hard waterproof Epoxy easily removed Excess glue plastic will visible dry RIC-56 remains flexible epoxy will brittle Cyanoacrylate should used causes white discoloration plastic cant removed prefer heavier butyrate acrylic can used heat forming Compound curves require stretching over form heat considerable force Simple curves seen cabin-type models can drape-formed over aluminum sheet bent approximate shape desired aluminum form placed kitchen oven set 2500 300F plastic blank balanced crest form Soon plastic will &ape itself over aluminum shapeand after cooling will retain shape paper pattern used transfer shape plastic cut cemented previously described Sport modelers can stop point Scale buffs desire refined appearance can proceed cover edges Continued page 136 individual area windshield flat plastic creased atthe vertical lines form edges styrene plastic overlays cover creases Plastic tape could also used An aluminum form used shape windshield 030 butyrate sheet too springy stay place heating same paper pattern used cut windshield used make plastic overlay painted before being glued Paint tape Sig Epoxolite can also used make framework November1981 65 Super savingsCARBON FIBER TAPE Fiberglass MaterialsA - 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made same pattern bent fit its interior removed leave frame best appearance may desirable recess fuselage framework depth windshield frame thickness outside surface area surrounding windshield same level rather below Side windows cabin model can applied 136 Model Aviation THE WORLDS FIRST ADJUSTABLE HAND SANDEREXTRA HANDS THE DUPLICATOR MKI IPal PendingModel Aircraft Covering Tool Just duplicator does followingModel No 36 IPat No 33867271 Creates accurate 150 round patterns last breakthrough hit Toledo edges wingstrom 18 fhru 112 make covering easy Dallas fuselage etc ded loot expert Duplicates rounds Make own Works types semi-rounds curvespatterns intinileof covering materialAt dealer stabs rudders deepincrumentsand fast novice adena shows angles upAnumber sizes monokote order direci $1995 3/4 oz fiberglass plus $200 shipping dealer order direct $1995 plus $200 shippingGREAT TIME SAVERS INVENTED BY AVID MODELER TO MAKE BUILDING EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE Once add fool collection N J LIND COMPANY youll wonder got along wiffiout 2912 Walker Lee Alamitos CA 90720 Distributors inquiries invited outside surface frame can also inset give smooth outer surface An alternate method has thin plywood styrene plastic frame cutouts windows clear plastic windows glued inner surface opening approaches scale appearance Another suggestion framing use plastic adhesive tape such stretchy waterproof type comes widths colors odd shape width needed length tape can stuck down hard surface styrene example exact shape cut sharppointed blade Simply lift off surface transfer piece model can shifted around get exact fit best paint tape after applied model Like Epoxolite mentioned earlier tape has adIve no experience Ive built single rotor type both Free Flight RC no success RC version side-by-side rotor types can see photos lack experience doesnt prevent making couple comments first system must lead reduced efficiency lift produced must inversely propor tional cant angle rotor greater cant less efficient system must other point concerns lateral stability outward cantof rotors represents awing large anhedral can turns made flight Maybe reader could shed some light latter point Twin Side-by-Side Rotor Autogiro last type Ill discuss twin side-by-side rotor system illustrated Fig 5 Several plans have published Autogiros config uration easiest type insofar construction concerned requires same level building skill simple fixed-wing conventional RC model Having two counter-rotating rotors means lateral balance achieved Canting rotors inward provides dihedral effect similar normal wing rotors themselves can built flat makes easy construction can made simple cruciform THEANTIC BIPEBY DodOi REAL SHOW STOPPER & CROWD PLEASER STATTTESSATOTLCBACBOUSTLOAFTSC TAKE ACCA B LANE TEES SUB ESThEBELA EAST SOC CAN ECTIT LEASBAS BASEST BA FIT ASTS TEB Err SCALE COBSSSTJCTTOB SUBOLAT CUTSTT AlAS BASAlTS SAT FLAT SEBTACE ALL CATTY ASAUTUCELCA FITAIBAB ETC STE BEBASSSEAATBT TST ESSESESEETS Ar SCALE CASSTTUCAIAA SWAT TLAATS ATE AAATLABLE FAT SEACTABC ACTTAFTSBLABLC STAB TEST SQ TB ATBA ATTATT TN SCABAETASSA ITS ES AILL BESET TB EBBLE FOWETTCSAB TAATCWIBAS BE ETBOCABUC IBTrBBTEITBAATAFPBEATBASTE BISATAC LOBEE EBB BITE EBSCSEBE ABEB BI AA AC CTACTAA CBT COBI CO BAA STAT SAN ATEGA CALIF TETAL SEIBS BETEBE BET CATS TEST C ASEAT CT SEE STEEL CE STIlT November 1981 137 SAILPLANES R/C COMPETITION & SPORT SCALE R/C JEMCO SPORT SCALE BALSA COVERED POAM WING CORES vantage can form compound curves fillets Autogiros H eadley Continued page 74 CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION 4CCESSORIES Specialists custom TD 049/051 reed engines Throttled TD s available Complete inventory individual stock Custom parts Cox TD 020 049 061 & 09 engines Exclusive distributor Nelson 15 engine parts Hard-to-get Items such Custom needle valves racing wheels quick fills fuel shut-a ffs solid control lines others detailed brochure send 25 cents Kustom Kraftsmanship Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Ph 714 830-5162 QUICK N EASY CUT-OUT PATTERN-PLANS Can Cut & Assembled Evening Stand-Up Flight Box $695 No Measur ng Needed TO BUILD Trace Assemble DESIGNED TO HOLD Fuel tank Trans ter Battery Fuse Hold adi Tools etc Legs Removable 21 s 12 x 39 Send SELECT PRODUCTS PO Box 259 Palo Cedro CA 96073