Building Introducing group kids world modeling can challenging fun educational rewarding aspects modeling career U Dave Haughtwould over later Thats EVERY TIME move new town Im faced real dilemma new flying field dont attract bunch kids getting model out car starting engine always does Suddenly out no come zillions kids Curious kids Kids full questions person fly peace happened again after recent move would hardly think small town 500 souls would have kidsbut out came small size town made worse young sters followed home pied piper fashion wife told couldnt keep having heart send pack ing time bit bullet wanted come back day off told Id teach little about modeling seemed satisfy relief de scended basement unpack fly ing kit story doesnt end oclock Friday afternoon rolled aroundand did kids just three Id expected Ten ar rived saying another six seven started Nine months have passed writing now have club 15 very serious young modelers meet once week two hours learn about airplanes mod eling week tackle new chal lenge such learning cut balsawood withbut cutting fingers learning trace parts use templates read plans fol low instructions unstick fingers Its lot funand some work rewards have great Top picture proud aircrew displays its first venture powered flight smali au-sheet balsa Rubber models soon outfiew con fines yard creating need flying site kids vary age seven 14 Above left F-14 started just 4-In wingspan little F-14 cute fun build fly can see much little time Magic Marker can change tha appearance model Above right F-14 kits raw So far over 40 have built flown Note simplicity design wings two-piece get best advantage wood grain also served valuabie lesson kids working wood June 1990 61 Continued page 62 what follows Ill share some insights emerged young builders prograin took shape give step-by-step directions build kids Im convinced potential crop young modelers untapped So young peo ple today left supervision Planted front television set much time probably un aware modeling exists Very few given opportunity learn about build ing flying models skills can extremely helpful both now future Patience planning coordination design sense accomplishment good havior just some valuable lessons learned amid balsa shavings list endless Im sure can make up own Modeling taught could ever relate Its helped work life Like other seasoned modelers has really 26 years learned fun damentals dad helped 6 Model Aviation Left A sample mass-produced F-las lined up ready Magic Markers rudders moved back eliminate directional instability problems design mistakes walked through kids help learn Right After watching movie Strategic Air Command 5-36 prototype highest duration design series Scale Gliders developed ne luau worxuueu uuinur e aucumelut lIU [U IIIUUC U lull 74111 piy WUUU sawhorses Old doors also used work spaces variety AMA Racers EZ Darts under various stages construction builder works own pace What 20 sheets foam phase program young builders learn decorate Gliders suit sulation exercise scaling up selves Notice looks concentration budding modelers let imaginations fly about 20 times good exercise math Left Keepingmodels appealing kids until get hooked hobby challenge Hence development EZ Dart seen snazzier replacement AMA Racer designed help hold youngsters Interest Right small fleet EZ Darts ready flight test ing design has proven very popular kids like Delta Dart EZ Dart self balancing easy trim fly Left This one-of-a-kind P30 blown up author trom tne small version speciai requesT ne KIUS encouragea io think up proj ects would like pursue help put ideas balsa flies Thats what its about Right P-16 designed troduce high-performance Rubber models wing double covered tissue water shrunk another important skill master build several models before started own Today simply arent enough modeling dads moms go around recent advent RC cars quickness theyve saturated market has helped spark lot interest other RC fields believe out among car drivers lot inter ested anxious kids would really like build fly model airplane Theyre simply exposed can help get started Fifteen-plus eager youngsters two hours week basement no idea what takes build model lots enthusiasm Now what did start fell back library After handing kid stack modeling magazines look through mind raced over available beginner series kits could think Comet used have neat set beginner began Hand-Launched Glider pro gressed cabin Rubber job remem bered cost about $20 also remembered kids didnt see $20 very often let alone $5 Continued page 64 June 1990 63 Above Concorde week Haught house hour 12 Con cordes produced Can Brits beat Some kids added twin pusher props others elected build pure Gliders Right advanced Gliders produced A-la Catapult Glider shown its components laid out A-lOs proved quite popular kids also flew quite well original 17 kids 15 still program Leader Small Airfoil Technology Spinners new Master Airscrew spinner series features aluminum backplate true running cones made engineering grade nylon strength resist starter burn spinners easily mounted two screws custom fit Master Airscrew propellers black red White jy See Hobby Dealer MASTER AIRSCREW propellers accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 3219 Mcinier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Available black red white sizes 1$325 2a75 21/4425 21/2475 Satisfaction Guaranteed EA~ HINEEE THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply Cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre donel SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de eat c9e4 foe eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 5I6g 5H710 Pkg 24 $295 As ruminating suddenly picture ducted-fan F-14 thrust face want build would-be aviator announced anxiety mounting excitement Itll take few years build like tell him scrambling franti cally through Sig catalog some alter natives found what looking pictures Free Flight HandLaunched Gliders other simpler mod els didnt exactly bring down house ohs alts Which wasnt too sur prising Thats first hurdle surmount Kids want model looks like real thingand unfortunately means jets F-14s Blackbirds B-i bombers going bigger chal lenge Id imagined spent after noon looking books magazines video Byrons World War H demonstra tion held first day Day two would have good keep terested HoW going bridge gap tween beginners Hand-Launched Glider F-14 Id have sleep meantime 10-year-old quicker Dad asked make F14 Gliders immediate reaction quiet eat oatmeal kid next reac tion Hmmm build F-14 Gliders Down basement think tank se rious session An F-14 three-viewsyeah theres set around someplace Hmmm made profile fuselage engines single-sheet wing sweptback configuration incorporated stabilators es just might work balsa began fly within 30 miii utes first F-14 Glider going through its paces among basement boxes flew great Hey rubberband stick would make terrific Catapult Glider Thats catapult After aircraft carrier has two piece 1 x 12-in wood stacked corner attacked band saw quickly became carrier deck ships control tower swiftly hewn chunk 2 x 4 two eyescrews bow became catapult anchors Clothespins spirited clothes line triggers quick coat black gray paint carrier ready sea trials oldest son immedi ately took over testing F-14 pro gram born Engineering F-14 kid construction next priority decided make zap kits precut parts ready assemble CyA cyanoacrylate glue band saw made quick work out pro ducing 20 kits ready young pilots Seventeen showed up next Friday eager get started building went great kids learned names parts sand detail color markers Using 64 Model Aviation SbUMIIU g uiant inyl clad nylon canopy Red ow Blue e Color combo 95lpus uPs 1-3/8 nlgged pipe frame 10 easy out steel tent stakes nylon guys Folds neat heavy duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Ohio Optional name city state printed ends 0 order canopy request additional information call write OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS Inc 216-223-1960 sr 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensington ohio 44427 color views books inspiration quite few came up some pretty exotic F-14s models balancedanother important lessonand test gliding commenced saw stalls dives good tosses not-so-good tosses no idea excited young fliers would about carrier cold breezy October day 18 F-14s pilots build too out launching set deck loaded car rier catapults two F-14s turned ship wind launched session lasted over three hours unrestrained enthusiasm joy kids eyes best paycheck ever hooked F-14s led F-18s longer flight time de sired Hand-Launched Glider fi nally made Lets build list winter long week brought new design new lessons Neither band saw nor imagination got break rub ber ROG introduced powered flight kids week six collected 75 cents member bought bundle AMA Cubs first real kits Building bigger complex models began take two Friday sessions helped ease pressure under come up something new week Also growing complexity con struction young builders learned new pa tience became accustomed taking more time finish given model sequel building course flyingand flying inevitably comes breakage real nemesis first since kids often upset hav ing repair prize creations slowly got used idea models crash break learned about repair ing rebuildingand realized finally what got broken could fixed re lieved lot tension models built fly goal prototypeI developed kids build little complex gan challenge imaginations tech nical skills making look simpler solutionsways make models strong er build lighter Now can think build themselves have group youngsters thats open ages youll notice vast difference year two can make de velopment have learn meet kid level bring him up speed others Thats good helper comes handy recruited experienced member become helper exchange access scrapbox loved it freed up spend time members needed help Money another problem right beginning After first F-14 priced model 50 75 cents did create sense value kids Continued page 191 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNE FREE-FLIGHT 0 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2V2CONTOURsizes2hz2%414 1143/3423/41143k/s3451/i lye33/413141J/3%33/ 114334434 5i/4/5 2%514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight far added comfort Blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation Attractive case included ....Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses .0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available in Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons $14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15 Paint Mask $2005 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious injury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer _____________Pikes Peak PC Club Prices include shipping handling See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont US Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC June 1990 65 ~eeproudto announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT TATONE PRODUCTS CORP WA wodisat loss Now available ty Lite. workis first premium grade Ight plywood Mighty Lites ultra smooth grain finish slows ilmited filing vwtually no flaking saving hours precious building time Mighty Ute bonds eas0y ZAP other CAs cuts Ike butter X-ACTO knife Shattering spintering warpin mildew thing past Mighty Ute8 qualty formula tion currently being used leading manufac turers including BOB VIOLETT MODELS HOUSE OF BALSA because its superior strength-to-wsi~ ratio SO youre tired shattering experiences next time right. use Mighty Litel / MIg$ Lit House S rse* info Epurprisee 20130 State Road etritoa caafomiseOlvl2460 SW 65th brace Davie Fiosida 33024 213 860-1216 4732211 Mi0ty LheieaiatbUsr hobby storee everywhere may oatsr ot hum regiofial saline office neareat engine amount tip weight decide use Kids/Haught Continued page 65 make feel investment work though cover costs kids funds never turned away couldnt pay given little jobs work off cost models Imagine having mow lawn whole year As models got expensive found buying balsa bulk helped Bundles balsa became rule fellow modelers whod heard about group quick help Some sent stacks balsa left car others mailed rolls tissue paper no charge Thanks Greg owner hobby shop St Cloud visited business trip gave us box old Cox 049s props wheels gold helped kids couldnt afford engine get Con trol Line flying big project spring series Control Line Top Fun models So far 12 have finished flown After 20 flights pilots earn Ace status re ceive AMA medal get choose model own build 17 kids started day last fall 15 have stuck out Theyre already skilled modelers Control Line Free Flight fliers Much surprise two girls club still us enjoy much boys game plan now get accustomed flying two pilots circle lead ing up Mouse Racing fall /2A Combat us have wonder ful time learned lot others think might willing tackle project sort let offer some pointers Plan having fun Dont too intent making mainly learning experience try keep loose fun Dis cipline importantthe kids need learn respect tools materials theyre working Keep affordable Keep projects objectives simple reasonable Try assemble file poten tial projects well ahead time Use nat ural leaders faster builders helpers Make up workbox modeler Use shoebox like fill knife emery board pins glue etc Share fun have similarly clined modeling friend together Meet ing regular time place essential Most important relax have funand re member what youre giving kids Id glad answer questions might have Dave Haught 302 West Main Ceylon MN 56121 Good luck keep em building Astrostar/Thorkildsen Continued page 72 ribs / x %-in main bottom spar spruce other bottom spar /8 x A-in hard balsa Install main ribs except dihe dral breaks Fit glue / x A-in balsa top center spar Install geodetic ribs sanding ends required good fit Notch geodetic ribs top turbu lator spars dont install spars point youd need cut front geo detic ribs half cut notches straightedge X-Acto knife using main ribs guide notches sanded correct depth usJune 1990 191 Thin plywood enclosing nose out ermost outboard wing rib bay serves container lead shot used adlust tip weight optimum slow-flight perform ance nylon screw plugs access hole
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/06
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 191
Building Introducing group kids world modeling can challenging fun educational rewarding aspects modeling career U Dave Haughtwould over later Thats EVERY TIME move new town Im faced real dilemma new flying field dont attract bunch kids getting model out car starting engine always does Suddenly out no come zillions kids Curious kids Kids full questions person fly peace happened again after recent move would hardly think small town 500 souls would have kidsbut out came small size town made worse young sters followed home pied piper fashion wife told couldnt keep having heart send pack ing time bit bullet wanted come back day off told Id teach little about modeling seemed satisfy relief de scended basement unpack fly ing kit story doesnt end oclock Friday afternoon rolled aroundand did kids just three Id expected Ten ar rived saying another six seven started Nine months have passed writing now have club 15 very serious young modelers meet once week two hours learn about airplanes mod eling week tackle new chal lenge such learning cut balsawood withbut cutting fingers learning trace parts use templates read plans fol low instructions unstick fingers Its lot funand some work rewards have great Top picture proud aircrew displays its first venture powered flight smali au-sheet balsa Rubber models soon outfiew con fines yard creating need flying site kids vary age seven 14 Above left F-14 started just 4-In wingspan little F-14 cute fun build fly can see much little time Magic Marker can change tha appearance model Above right F-14 kits raw So far over 40 have built flown Note simplicity design wings two-piece get best advantage wood grain also served valuabie lesson kids working wood June 1990 61 Continued page 62 what follows Ill share some insights emerged young builders prograin took shape give step-by-step directions build kids Im convinced potential crop young modelers untapped So young peo ple today left supervision Planted front television set much time probably un aware modeling exists Very few given opportunity learn about build ing flying models skills can extremely helpful both now future Patience planning coordination design sense accomplishment good havior just some valuable lessons learned amid balsa shavings list endless Im sure can make up own Modeling taught could ever relate Its helped work life Like other seasoned modelers has really 26 years learned fun damentals dad helped 6 Model Aviation Left A sample mass-produced F-las lined up ready Magic Markers rudders moved back eliminate directional instability problems design mistakes walked through kids help learn Right After watching movie Strategic Air Command 5-36 prototype highest duration design series Scale Gliders developed ne luau worxuueu uuinur e aucumelut lIU [U IIIUUC U lull 74111 piy WUUU sawhorses Old doors also used work spaces variety AMA Racers EZ Darts under various stages construction builder works own pace What 20 sheets foam phase program young builders learn decorate Gliders suit sulation exercise scaling up selves Notice looks concentration budding modelers let imaginations fly about 20 times good exercise math Left Keepingmodels appealing kids until get hooked hobby challenge Hence development EZ Dart seen snazzier replacement AMA Racer designed help hold youngsters Interest Right small fleet EZ Darts ready flight test ing design has proven very popular kids like Delta Dart EZ Dart self balancing easy trim fly Left This one-of-a-kind P30 blown up author trom tne small version speciai requesT ne KIUS encouragea io think up proj ects would like pursue help put ideas balsa flies Thats what its about Right P-16 designed troduce high-performance Rubber models wing double covered tissue water shrunk another important skill master build several models before started own Today simply arent enough modeling dads moms go around recent advent RC cars quickness theyve saturated market has helped spark lot interest other RC fields believe out among car drivers lot inter ested anxious kids would really like build fly model airplane Theyre simply exposed can help get started Fifteen-plus eager youngsters two hours week basement no idea what takes build model lots enthusiasm Now what did start fell back library After handing kid stack modeling magazines look through mind raced over available beginner series kits could think Comet used have neat set beginner began Hand-Launched Glider pro gressed cabin Rubber job remem bered cost about $20 also remembered kids didnt see $20 very often let alone $5 Continued page 64 June 1990 63 Above Concorde week Haught house hour 12 Con cordes produced Can Brits beat Some kids added twin pusher props others elected build pure Gliders Right advanced Gliders produced A-la Catapult Glider shown its components laid out A-lOs proved quite popular kids also flew quite well original 17 kids 15 still program Leader Small Airfoil Technology Spinners new Master Airscrew spinner series features aluminum backplate true running cones made engineering grade nylon strength resist starter burn spinners easily mounted two screws custom fit Master Airscrew propellers black red White jy See Hobby Dealer MASTER AIRSCREW propellers accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 3219 Mcinier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Available black red white sizes 1$325 2a75 21/4425 21/2475 Satisfaction Guaranteed EA~ HINEEE THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply Cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre donel SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de eat c9e4 foe eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 5I6g 5H710 Pkg 24 $295 As ruminating suddenly picture ducted-fan F-14 thrust face want build would-be aviator announced anxiety mounting excitement Itll take few years build like tell him scrambling franti cally through Sig catalog some alter natives found what looking pictures Free Flight HandLaunched Gliders other simpler mod els didnt exactly bring down house ohs alts Which wasnt too sur prising Thats first hurdle surmount Kids want model looks like real thingand unfortunately means jets F-14s Blackbirds B-i bombers going bigger chal lenge Id imagined spent after noon looking books magazines video Byrons World War H demonstra tion held first day Day two would have good keep terested HoW going bridge gap tween beginners Hand-Launched Glider F-14 Id have sleep meantime 10-year-old quicker Dad asked make F14 Gliders immediate reaction quiet eat oatmeal kid next reac tion Hmmm build F-14 Gliders Down basement think tank se rious session An F-14 three-viewsyeah theres set around someplace Hmmm made profile fuselage engines single-sheet wing sweptback configuration incorporated stabilators es just might work balsa began fly within 30 miii utes first F-14 Glider going through its paces among basement boxes flew great Hey rubberband stick would make terrific Catapult Glider Thats catapult After aircraft carrier has two piece 1 x 12-in wood stacked corner attacked band saw quickly became carrier deck ships control tower swiftly hewn chunk 2 x 4 two eyescrews bow became catapult anchors Clothespins spirited clothes line triggers quick coat black gray paint carrier ready sea trials oldest son immedi ately took over testing F-14 pro gram born Engineering F-14 kid construction next priority decided make zap kits precut parts ready assemble CyA cyanoacrylate glue band saw made quick work out pro ducing 20 kits ready young pilots Seventeen showed up next Friday eager get started building went great kids learned names parts sand detail color markers Using 64 Model Aviation SbUMIIU g uiant inyl clad nylon canopy Red ow Blue e Color combo 95lpus uPs 1-3/8 nlgged pipe frame 10 easy out steel tent stakes nylon guys Folds neat heavy duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Ohio Optional name city state printed ends 0 order canopy request additional information call write OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS Inc 216-223-1960 sr 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensington ohio 44427 color views books inspiration quite few came up some pretty exotic F-14s models balancedanother important lessonand test gliding commenced saw stalls dives good tosses not-so-good tosses no idea excited young fliers would about carrier cold breezy October day 18 F-14s pilots build too out launching set deck loaded car rier catapults two F-14s turned ship wind launched session lasted over three hours unrestrained enthusiasm joy kids eyes best paycheck ever hooked F-14s led F-18s longer flight time de sired Hand-Launched Glider fi nally made Lets build list winter long week brought new design new lessons Neither band saw nor imagination got break rub ber ROG introduced powered flight kids week six collected 75 cents member bought bundle AMA Cubs first real kits Building bigger complex models began take two Friday sessions helped ease pressure under come up something new week Also growing complexity con struction young builders learned new pa tience became accustomed taking more time finish given model sequel building course flyingand flying inevitably comes breakage real nemesis first since kids often upset hav ing repair prize creations slowly got used idea models crash break learned about repair ing rebuildingand realized finally what got broken could fixed re lieved lot tension models built fly goal prototypeI developed kids build little complex gan challenge imaginations tech nical skills making look simpler solutionsways make models strong er build lighter Now can think build themselves have group youngsters thats open ages youll notice vast difference year two can make de velopment have learn meet kid level bring him up speed others Thats good helper comes handy recruited experienced member become helper exchange access scrapbox loved it freed up spend time members needed help Money another problem right beginning After first F-14 priced model 50 75 cents did create sense value kids Continued page 191 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNE FREE-FLIGHT 0 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2V2CONTOURsizes2hz2%414 1143/3423/41143k/s3451/i lye33/413141J/3%33/ 114334434 5i/4/5 2%514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight far added comfort Blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation Attractive case included ....Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses .0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available in Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons $14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15 Paint Mask $2005 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious injury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer _____________Pikes Peak PC Club Prices include shipping handling See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont US Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC June 1990 65 ~eeproudto announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT TATONE PRODUCTS CORP WA wodisat loss Now available ty Lite. workis first premium grade Ight plywood Mighty Lites ultra smooth grain finish slows ilmited filing vwtually no flaking saving hours precious building time Mighty Ute bonds eas0y ZAP other CAs cuts Ike butter X-ACTO knife Shattering spintering warpin mildew thing past Mighty Ute8 qualty formula tion currently being used leading manufac turers including BOB VIOLETT MODELS HOUSE OF BALSA because its superior strength-to-wsi~ ratio SO youre tired shattering experiences next time right. use Mighty Litel / MIg$ Lit House S rse* info Epurprisee 20130 State Road etritoa caafomiseOlvl2460 SW 65th brace Davie Fiosida 33024 213 860-1216 4732211 Mi0ty LheieaiatbUsr hobby storee everywhere may oatsr ot hum regiofial saline office neareat engine amount tip weight decide use Kids/Haught Continued page 65 make feel investment work though cover costs kids funds never turned away couldnt pay given little jobs work off cost models Imagine having mow lawn whole year As models got expensive found buying balsa bulk helped Bundles balsa became rule fellow modelers whod heard about group quick help Some sent stacks balsa left car others mailed rolls tissue paper no charge Thanks Greg owner hobby shop St Cloud visited business trip gave us box old Cox 049s props wheels gold helped kids couldnt afford engine get Con trol Line flying big project spring series Control Line Top Fun models So far 12 have finished flown After 20 flights pilots earn Ace status re ceive AMA medal get choose model own build 17 kids started day last fall 15 have stuck out Theyre already skilled modelers Control Line Free Flight fliers Much surprise two girls club still us enjoy much boys game plan now get accustomed flying two pilots circle lead ing up Mouse Racing fall /2A Combat us have wonder ful time learned lot others think might willing tackle project sort let offer some pointers Plan having fun Dont too intent making mainly learning experience try keep loose fun Dis cipline importantthe kids need learn respect tools materials theyre working Keep affordable Keep projects objectives simple reasonable Try assemble file poten tial projects well ahead time Use nat ural leaders faster builders helpers Make up workbox modeler Use shoebox like fill knife emery board pins glue etc Share fun have similarly clined modeling friend together Meet ing regular time place essential Most important relax have funand re member what youre giving kids Id glad answer questions might have Dave Haught 302 West Main Ceylon MN 56121 Good luck keep em building Astrostar/Thorkildsen Continued page 72 ribs / x %-in main bottom spar spruce other bottom spar /8 x A-in hard balsa Install main ribs except dihe dral breaks Fit glue / x A-in balsa top center spar Install geodetic ribs sanding ends required good fit Notch geodetic ribs top turbu lator spars dont install spars point youd need cut front geo detic ribs half cut notches straightedge X-Acto knife using main ribs guide notches sanded correct depth usJune 1990 191 Thin plywood enclosing nose out ermost outboard wing rib bay serves container lead shot used adlust tip weight optimum slow-flight perform ance nylon screw plugs access hole
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/06
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 191
Building Introducing group kids world modeling can challenging fun educational rewarding aspects modeling career U Dave Haughtwould over later Thats EVERY TIME move new town Im faced real dilemma new flying field dont attract bunch kids getting model out car starting engine always does Suddenly out no come zillions kids Curious kids Kids full questions person fly peace happened again after recent move would hardly think small town 500 souls would have kidsbut out came small size town made worse young sters followed home pied piper fashion wife told couldnt keep having heart send pack ing time bit bullet wanted come back day off told Id teach little about modeling seemed satisfy relief de scended basement unpack fly ing kit story doesnt end oclock Friday afternoon rolled aroundand did kids just three Id expected Ten ar rived saying another six seven started Nine months have passed writing now have club 15 very serious young modelers meet once week two hours learn about airplanes mod eling week tackle new chal lenge such learning cut balsawood withbut cutting fingers learning trace parts use templates read plans fol low instructions unstick fingers Its lot funand some work rewards have great Top picture proud aircrew displays its first venture powered flight smali au-sheet balsa Rubber models soon outfiew con fines yard creating need flying site kids vary age seven 14 Above left F-14 started just 4-In wingspan little F-14 cute fun build fly can see much little time Magic Marker can change tha appearance model Above right F-14 kits raw So far over 40 have built flown Note simplicity design wings two-piece get best advantage wood grain also served valuabie lesson kids working wood June 1990 61 Continued page 62 what follows Ill share some insights emerged young builders prograin took shape give step-by-step directions build kids Im convinced potential crop young modelers untapped So young peo ple today left supervision Planted front television set much time probably un aware modeling exists Very few given opportunity learn about build ing flying models skills can extremely helpful both now future Patience planning coordination design sense accomplishment good havior just some valuable lessons learned amid balsa shavings list endless Im sure can make up own Modeling taught could ever relate Its helped work life Like other seasoned modelers has really 26 years learned fun damentals dad helped 6 Model Aviation Left A sample mass-produced F-las lined up ready Magic Markers rudders moved back eliminate directional instability problems design mistakes walked through kids help learn Right After watching movie Strategic Air Command 5-36 prototype highest duration design series Scale Gliders developed ne luau worxuueu uuinur e aucumelut lIU [U IIIUUC U lull 74111 piy WUUU sawhorses Old doors also used work spaces variety AMA Racers EZ Darts under various stages construction builder works own pace What 20 sheets foam phase program young builders learn decorate Gliders suit sulation exercise scaling up selves Notice looks concentration budding modelers let imaginations fly about 20 times good exercise math Left Keepingmodels appealing kids until get hooked hobby challenge Hence development EZ Dart seen snazzier replacement AMA Racer designed help hold youngsters Interest Right small fleet EZ Darts ready flight test ing design has proven very popular kids like Delta Dart EZ Dart self balancing easy trim fly Left This one-of-a-kind P30 blown up author trom tne small version speciai requesT ne KIUS encouragea io think up proj ects would like pursue help put ideas balsa flies Thats what its about Right P-16 designed troduce high-performance Rubber models wing double covered tissue water shrunk another important skill master build several models before started own Today simply arent enough modeling dads moms go around recent advent RC cars quickness theyve saturated market has helped spark lot interest other RC fields believe out among car drivers lot inter ested anxious kids would really like build fly model airplane Theyre simply exposed can help get started Fifteen-plus eager youngsters two hours week basement no idea what takes build model lots enthusiasm Now what did start fell back library After handing kid stack modeling magazines look through mind raced over available beginner series kits could think Comet used have neat set beginner began Hand-Launched Glider pro gressed cabin Rubber job remem bered cost about $20 also remembered kids didnt see $20 very often let alone $5 Continued page 64 June 1990 63 Above Concorde week Haught house hour 12 Con cordes produced Can Brits beat Some kids added twin pusher props others elected build pure Gliders Right advanced Gliders produced A-la Catapult Glider shown its components laid out A-lOs proved quite popular kids also flew quite well original 17 kids 15 still program Leader Small Airfoil Technology Spinners new Master Airscrew spinner series features aluminum backplate true running cones made engineering grade nylon strength resist starter burn spinners easily mounted two screws custom fit Master Airscrew propellers black red White jy See Hobby Dealer MASTER AIRSCREW propellers accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 3219 Mcinier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Available black red white sizes 1$325 2a75 21/4425 21/2475 Satisfaction Guaranteed EA~ HINEEE THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply Cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre donel SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de eat c9e4 foe eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 5I6g 5H710 Pkg 24 $295 As ruminating suddenly picture ducted-fan F-14 thrust face want build would-be aviator announced anxiety mounting excitement Itll take few years build like tell him scrambling franti cally through Sig catalog some alter natives found what looking pictures Free Flight HandLaunched Gliders other simpler mod els didnt exactly bring down house ohs alts Which wasnt too sur prising Thats first hurdle surmount Kids want model looks like real thingand unfortunately means jets F-14s Blackbirds B-i bombers going bigger chal lenge Id imagined spent after noon looking books magazines video Byrons World War H demonstra tion held first day Day two would have good keep terested HoW going bridge gap tween beginners Hand-Launched Glider F-14 Id have sleep meantime 10-year-old quicker Dad asked make F14 Gliders immediate reaction quiet eat oatmeal kid next reac tion Hmmm build F-14 Gliders Down basement think tank se rious session An F-14 three-viewsyeah theres set around someplace Hmmm made profile fuselage engines single-sheet wing sweptback configuration incorporated stabilators es just might work balsa began fly within 30 miii utes first F-14 Glider going through its paces among basement boxes flew great Hey rubberband stick would make terrific Catapult Glider Thats catapult After aircraft carrier has two piece 1 x 12-in wood stacked corner attacked band saw quickly became carrier deck ships control tower swiftly hewn chunk 2 x 4 two eyescrews bow became catapult anchors Clothespins spirited clothes line triggers quick coat black gray paint carrier ready sea trials oldest son immedi ately took over testing F-14 pro gram born Engineering F-14 kid construction next priority decided make zap kits precut parts ready assemble CyA cyanoacrylate glue band saw made quick work out pro ducing 20 kits ready young pilots Seventeen showed up next Friday eager get started building went great kids learned names parts sand detail color markers Using 64 Model Aviation SbUMIIU g uiant inyl clad nylon canopy Red ow Blue e Color combo 95lpus uPs 1-3/8 nlgged pipe frame 10 easy out steel tent stakes nylon guys Folds neat heavy duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Ohio Optional name city state printed ends 0 order canopy request additional information call write OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS Inc 216-223-1960 sr 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensington ohio 44427 color views books inspiration quite few came up some pretty exotic F-14s models balancedanother important lessonand test gliding commenced saw stalls dives good tosses not-so-good tosses no idea excited young fliers would about carrier cold breezy October day 18 F-14s pilots build too out launching set deck loaded car rier catapults two F-14s turned ship wind launched session lasted over three hours unrestrained enthusiasm joy kids eyes best paycheck ever hooked F-14s led F-18s longer flight time de sired Hand-Launched Glider fi nally made Lets build list winter long week brought new design new lessons Neither band saw nor imagination got break rub ber ROG introduced powered flight kids week six collected 75 cents member bought bundle AMA Cubs first real kits Building bigger complex models began take two Friday sessions helped ease pressure under come up something new week Also growing complexity con struction young builders learned new pa tience became accustomed taking more time finish given model sequel building course flyingand flying inevitably comes breakage real nemesis first since kids often upset hav ing repair prize creations slowly got used idea models crash break learned about repair ing rebuildingand realized finally what got broken could fixed re lieved lot tension models built fly goal prototypeI developed kids build little complex gan challenge imaginations tech nical skills making look simpler solutionsways make models strong er build lighter Now can think build themselves have group youngsters thats open ages youll notice vast difference year two can make de velopment have learn meet kid level bring him up speed others Thats good helper comes handy recruited experienced member become helper exchange access scrapbox loved it freed up spend time members needed help Money another problem right beginning After first F-14 priced model 50 75 cents did create sense value kids Continued page 191 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNE FREE-FLIGHT 0 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2V2CONTOURsizes2hz2%414 1143/3423/41143k/s3451/i lye33/413141J/3%33/ 114334434 5i/4/5 2%514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight far added comfort Blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation Attractive case included ....Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses .0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available in Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons $14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15 Paint Mask $2005 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious injury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer _____________Pikes Peak PC Club Prices include shipping handling See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont US Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC June 1990 65 ~eeproudto announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT TATONE PRODUCTS CORP WA wodisat loss Now available ty Lite. workis first premium grade Ight plywood Mighty Lites ultra smooth grain finish slows ilmited filing vwtually no flaking saving hours precious building time Mighty Ute bonds eas0y ZAP other CAs cuts Ike butter X-ACTO knife Shattering spintering warpin mildew thing past Mighty Ute8 qualty formula tion currently being used leading manufac turers including BOB VIOLETT MODELS HOUSE OF BALSA because its superior strength-to-wsi~ ratio SO youre tired shattering experiences next time right. use Mighty Litel / MIg$ Lit House S rse* info Epurprisee 20130 State Road etritoa caafomiseOlvl2460 SW 65th brace Davie Fiosida 33024 213 860-1216 4732211 Mi0ty LheieaiatbUsr hobby storee everywhere may oatsr ot hum regiofial saline office neareat engine amount tip weight decide use Kids/Haught Continued page 65 make feel investment work though cover costs kids funds never turned away couldnt pay given little jobs work off cost models Imagine having mow lawn whole year As models got expensive found buying balsa bulk helped Bundles balsa became rule fellow modelers whod heard about group quick help Some sent stacks balsa left car others mailed rolls tissue paper no charge Thanks Greg owner hobby shop St Cloud visited business trip gave us box old Cox 049s props wheels gold helped kids couldnt afford engine get Con trol Line flying big project spring series Control Line Top Fun models So far 12 have finished flown After 20 flights pilots earn Ace status re ceive AMA medal get choose model own build 17 kids started day last fall 15 have stuck out Theyre already skilled modelers Control Line Free Flight fliers Much surprise two girls club still us enjoy much boys game plan now get accustomed flying two pilots circle lead ing up Mouse Racing fall /2A Combat us have wonder ful time learned lot others think might willing tackle project sort let offer some pointers Plan having fun Dont too intent making mainly learning experience try keep loose fun Dis cipline importantthe kids need learn respect tools materials theyre working Keep affordable Keep projects objectives simple reasonable Try assemble file poten tial projects well ahead time Use nat ural leaders faster builders helpers Make up workbox modeler Use shoebox like fill knife emery board pins glue etc Share fun have similarly clined modeling friend together Meet ing regular time place essential Most important relax have funand re member what youre giving kids Id glad answer questions might have Dave Haught 302 West Main Ceylon MN 56121 Good luck keep em building Astrostar/Thorkildsen Continued page 72 ribs / x %-in main bottom spar spruce other bottom spar /8 x A-in hard balsa Install main ribs except dihe dral breaks Fit glue / x A-in balsa top center spar Install geodetic ribs sanding ends required good fit Notch geodetic ribs top turbu lator spars dont install spars point youd need cut front geo detic ribs half cut notches straightedge X-Acto knife using main ribs guide notches sanded correct depth usJune 1990 191 Thin plywood enclosing nose out ermost outboard wing rib bay serves container lead shot used adlust tip weight optimum slow-flight perform ance nylon screw plugs access hole
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/06
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 191
Building Introducing group kids world modeling can challenging fun educational rewarding aspects modeling career U Dave Haughtwould over later Thats EVERY TIME move new town Im faced real dilemma new flying field dont attract bunch kids getting model out car starting engine always does Suddenly out no come zillions kids Curious kids Kids full questions person fly peace happened again after recent move would hardly think small town 500 souls would have kidsbut out came small size town made worse young sters followed home pied piper fashion wife told couldnt keep having heart send pack ing time bit bullet wanted come back day off told Id teach little about modeling seemed satisfy relief de scended basement unpack fly ing kit story doesnt end oclock Friday afternoon rolled aroundand did kids just three Id expected Ten ar rived saying another six seven started Nine months have passed writing now have club 15 very serious young modelers meet once week two hours learn about airplanes mod eling week tackle new chal lenge such learning cut balsawood withbut cutting fingers learning trace parts use templates read plans fol low instructions unstick fingers Its lot funand some work rewards have great Top picture proud aircrew displays its first venture powered flight smali au-sheet balsa Rubber models soon outfiew con fines yard creating need flying site kids vary age seven 14 Above left F-14 started just 4-In wingspan little F-14 cute fun build fly can see much little time Magic Marker can change tha appearance model Above right F-14 kits raw So far over 40 have built flown Note simplicity design wings two-piece get best advantage wood grain also served valuabie lesson kids working wood June 1990 61 Continued page 62 what follows Ill share some insights emerged young builders prograin took shape give step-by-step directions build kids Im convinced potential crop young modelers untapped So young peo ple today left supervision Planted front television set much time probably un aware modeling exists Very few given opportunity learn about build ing flying models skills can extremely helpful both now future Patience planning coordination design sense accomplishment good havior just some valuable lessons learned amid balsa shavings list endless Im sure can make up own Modeling taught could ever relate Its helped work life Like other seasoned modelers has really 26 years learned fun damentals dad helped 6 Model Aviation Left A sample mass-produced F-las lined up ready Magic Markers rudders moved back eliminate directional instability problems design mistakes walked through kids help learn Right After watching movie Strategic Air Command 5-36 prototype highest duration design series Scale Gliders developed ne luau worxuueu uuinur e aucumelut lIU [U IIIUUC U lull 74111 piy WUUU sawhorses Old doors also used work spaces variety AMA Racers EZ Darts under various stages construction builder works own pace What 20 sheets foam phase program young builders learn decorate Gliders suit sulation exercise scaling up selves Notice looks concentration budding modelers let imaginations fly about 20 times good exercise math Left Keepingmodels appealing kids until get hooked hobby challenge Hence development EZ Dart seen snazzier replacement AMA Racer designed help hold youngsters Interest Right small fleet EZ Darts ready flight test ing design has proven very popular kids like Delta Dart EZ Dart self balancing easy trim fly Left This one-of-a-kind P30 blown up author trom tne small version speciai requesT ne KIUS encouragea io think up proj ects would like pursue help put ideas balsa flies Thats what its about Right P-16 designed troduce high-performance Rubber models wing double covered tissue water shrunk another important skill master build several models before started own Today simply arent enough modeling dads moms go around recent advent RC cars quickness theyve saturated market has helped spark lot interest other RC fields believe out among car drivers lot inter ested anxious kids would really like build fly model airplane Theyre simply exposed can help get started Fifteen-plus eager youngsters two hours week basement no idea what takes build model lots enthusiasm Now what did start fell back library After handing kid stack modeling magazines look through mind raced over available beginner series kits could think Comet used have neat set beginner began Hand-Launched Glider pro gressed cabin Rubber job remem bered cost about $20 also remembered kids didnt see $20 very often let alone $5 Continued page 64 June 1990 63 Above Concorde week Haught house hour 12 Con cordes produced Can Brits beat Some kids added twin pusher props others elected build pure Gliders Right advanced Gliders produced A-la Catapult Glider shown its components laid out A-lOs proved quite popular kids also flew quite well original 17 kids 15 still program Leader Small Airfoil Technology Spinners new Master Airscrew spinner series features aluminum backplate true running cones made engineering grade nylon strength resist starter burn spinners easily mounted two screws custom fit Master Airscrew propellers black red White jy See Hobby Dealer MASTER AIRSCREW propellers accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 3219 Mcinier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Available black red white sizes 1$325 2a75 21/4425 21/2475 Satisfaction Guaranteed EA~ HINEEE THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply Cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre donel SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de eat c9e4 foe eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 5I6g 5H710 Pkg 24 $295 As ruminating suddenly picture ducted-fan F-14 thrust face want build would-be aviator announced anxiety mounting excitement Itll take few years build like tell him scrambling franti cally through Sig catalog some alter natives found what looking pictures Free Flight HandLaunched Gliders other simpler mod els didnt exactly bring down house ohs alts Which wasnt too sur prising Thats first hurdle surmount Kids want model looks like real thingand unfortunately means jets F-14s Blackbirds B-i bombers going bigger chal lenge Id imagined spent after noon looking books magazines video Byrons World War H demonstra tion held first day Day two would have good keep terested HoW going bridge gap tween beginners Hand-Launched Glider F-14 Id have sleep meantime 10-year-old quicker Dad asked make F14 Gliders immediate reaction quiet eat oatmeal kid next reac tion Hmmm build F-14 Gliders Down basement think tank se rious session An F-14 three-viewsyeah theres set around someplace Hmmm made profile fuselage engines single-sheet wing sweptback configuration incorporated stabilators es just might work balsa began fly within 30 miii utes first F-14 Glider going through its paces among basement boxes flew great Hey rubberband stick would make terrific Catapult Glider Thats catapult After aircraft carrier has two piece 1 x 12-in wood stacked corner attacked band saw quickly became carrier deck ships control tower swiftly hewn chunk 2 x 4 two eyescrews bow became catapult anchors Clothespins spirited clothes line triggers quick coat black gray paint carrier ready sea trials oldest son immedi ately took over testing F-14 pro gram born Engineering F-14 kid construction next priority decided make zap kits precut parts ready assemble CyA cyanoacrylate glue band saw made quick work out pro ducing 20 kits ready young pilots Seventeen showed up next Friday eager get started building went great kids learned names parts sand detail color markers Using 64 Model Aviation SbUMIIU g uiant inyl clad nylon canopy Red ow Blue e Color combo 95lpus uPs 1-3/8 nlgged pipe frame 10 easy out steel tent stakes nylon guys Folds neat heavy duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Ohio Optional name city state printed ends 0 order canopy request additional information call write OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS Inc 216-223-1960 sr 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensington ohio 44427 color views books inspiration quite few came up some pretty exotic F-14s models balancedanother important lessonand test gliding commenced saw stalls dives good tosses not-so-good tosses no idea excited young fliers would about carrier cold breezy October day 18 F-14s pilots build too out launching set deck loaded car rier catapults two F-14s turned ship wind launched session lasted over three hours unrestrained enthusiasm joy kids eyes best paycheck ever hooked F-14s led F-18s longer flight time de sired Hand-Launched Glider fi nally made Lets build list winter long week brought new design new lessons Neither band saw nor imagination got break rub ber ROG introduced powered flight kids week six collected 75 cents member bought bundle AMA Cubs first real kits Building bigger complex models began take two Friday sessions helped ease pressure under come up something new week Also growing complexity con struction young builders learned new pa tience became accustomed taking more time finish given model sequel building course flyingand flying inevitably comes breakage real nemesis first since kids often upset hav ing repair prize creations slowly got used idea models crash break learned about repair ing rebuildingand realized finally what got broken could fixed re lieved lot tension models built fly goal prototypeI developed kids build little complex gan challenge imaginations tech nical skills making look simpler solutionsways make models strong er build lighter Now can think build themselves have group youngsters thats open ages youll notice vast difference year two can make de velopment have learn meet kid level bring him up speed others Thats good helper comes handy recruited experienced member become helper exchange access scrapbox loved it freed up spend time members needed help Money another problem right beginning After first F-14 priced model 50 75 cents did create sense value kids Continued page 191 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNE FREE-FLIGHT 0 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2V2CONTOURsizes2hz2%414 1143/3423/41143k/s3451/i lye33/413141J/3%33/ 114334434 5i/4/5 2%514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight far added comfort Blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation Attractive case included ....Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses .0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available in Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons $14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15 Paint Mask $2005 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious injury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer _____________Pikes Peak PC Club Prices include shipping handling See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont US Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC June 1990 65 ~eeproudto announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT TATONE PRODUCTS CORP WA wodisat loss Now available ty Lite. workis first premium grade Ight plywood Mighty Lites ultra smooth grain finish slows ilmited filing vwtually no flaking saving hours precious building time Mighty Ute bonds eas0y ZAP other CAs cuts Ike butter X-ACTO knife Shattering spintering warpin mildew thing past Mighty Ute8 qualty formula tion currently being used leading manufac turers including BOB VIOLETT MODELS HOUSE OF BALSA because its superior strength-to-wsi~ ratio SO youre tired shattering experiences next time right. use Mighty Litel / MIg$ Lit House S rse* info Epurprisee 20130 State Road etritoa caafomiseOlvl2460 SW 65th brace Davie Fiosida 33024 213 860-1216 4732211 Mi0ty LheieaiatbUsr hobby storee everywhere may oatsr ot hum regiofial saline office neareat engine amount tip weight decide use Kids/Haught Continued page 65 make feel investment work though cover costs kids funds never turned away couldnt pay given little jobs work off cost models Imagine having mow lawn whole year As models got expensive found buying balsa bulk helped Bundles balsa became rule fellow modelers whod heard about group quick help Some sent stacks balsa left car others mailed rolls tissue paper no charge Thanks Greg owner hobby shop St Cloud visited business trip gave us box old Cox 049s props wheels gold helped kids couldnt afford engine get Con trol Line flying big project spring series Control Line Top Fun models So far 12 have finished flown After 20 flights pilots earn Ace status re ceive AMA medal get choose model own build 17 kids started day last fall 15 have stuck out Theyre already skilled modelers Control Line Free Flight fliers Much surprise two girls club still us enjoy much boys game plan now get accustomed flying two pilots circle lead ing up Mouse Racing fall /2A Combat us have wonder ful time learned lot others think might willing tackle project sort let offer some pointers Plan having fun Dont too intent making mainly learning experience try keep loose fun Dis cipline importantthe kids need learn respect tools materials theyre working Keep affordable Keep projects objectives simple reasonable Try assemble file poten tial projects well ahead time Use nat ural leaders faster builders helpers Make up workbox modeler Use shoebox like fill knife emery board pins glue etc Share fun have similarly clined modeling friend together Meet ing regular time place essential Most important relax have funand re member what youre giving kids Id glad answer questions might have Dave Haught 302 West Main Ceylon MN 56121 Good luck keep em building Astrostar/Thorkildsen Continued page 72 ribs / x %-in main bottom spar spruce other bottom spar /8 x A-in hard balsa Install main ribs except dihe dral breaks Fit glue / x A-in balsa top center spar Install geodetic ribs sanding ends required good fit Notch geodetic ribs top turbu lator spars dont install spars point youd need cut front geo detic ribs half cut notches straightedge X-Acto knife using main ribs guide notches sanded correct depth usJune 1990 191 Thin plywood enclosing nose out ermost outboard wing rib bay serves container lead shot used adlust tip weight optimum slow-flight perform ance nylon screw plugs access hole
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/06
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 191
Building Introducing group kids world modeling can challenging fun educational rewarding aspects modeling career U Dave Haughtwould over later Thats EVERY TIME move new town Im faced real dilemma new flying field dont attract bunch kids getting model out car starting engine always does Suddenly out no come zillions kids Curious kids Kids full questions person fly peace happened again after recent move would hardly think small town 500 souls would have kidsbut out came small size town made worse young sters followed home pied piper fashion wife told couldnt keep having heart send pack ing time bit bullet wanted come back day off told Id teach little about modeling seemed satisfy relief de scended basement unpack fly ing kit story doesnt end oclock Friday afternoon rolled aroundand did kids just three Id expected Ten ar rived saying another six seven started Nine months have passed writing now have club 15 very serious young modelers meet once week two hours learn about airplanes mod eling week tackle new chal lenge such learning cut balsawood withbut cutting fingers learning trace parts use templates read plans fol low instructions unstick fingers Its lot funand some work rewards have great Top picture proud aircrew displays its first venture powered flight smali au-sheet balsa Rubber models soon outfiew con fines yard creating need flying site kids vary age seven 14 Above left F-14 started just 4-In wingspan little F-14 cute fun build fly can see much little time Magic Marker can change tha appearance model Above right F-14 kits raw So far over 40 have built flown Note simplicity design wings two-piece get best advantage wood grain also served valuabie lesson kids working wood June 1990 61 Continued page 62 what follows Ill share some insights emerged young builders prograin took shape give step-by-step directions build kids Im convinced potential crop young modelers untapped So young peo ple today left supervision Planted front television set much time probably un aware modeling exists Very few given opportunity learn about build ing flying models skills can extremely helpful both now future Patience planning coordination design sense accomplishment good havior just some valuable lessons learned amid balsa shavings list endless Im sure can make up own Modeling taught could ever relate Its helped work life Like other seasoned modelers has really 26 years learned fun damentals dad helped 6 Model Aviation Left A sample mass-produced F-las lined up ready Magic Markers rudders moved back eliminate directional instability problems design mistakes walked through kids help learn Right After watching movie Strategic Air Command 5-36 prototype highest duration design series Scale Gliders developed ne luau worxuueu uuinur e aucumelut lIU [U IIIUUC U lull 74111 piy WUUU sawhorses Old doors also used work spaces variety AMA Racers EZ Darts under various stages construction builder works own pace What 20 sheets foam phase program young builders learn decorate Gliders suit sulation exercise scaling up selves Notice looks concentration budding modelers let imaginations fly about 20 times good exercise math Left Keepingmodels appealing kids until get hooked hobby challenge Hence development EZ Dart seen snazzier replacement AMA Racer designed help hold youngsters Interest Right small fleet EZ Darts ready flight test ing design has proven very popular kids like Delta Dart EZ Dart self balancing easy trim fly Left This one-of-a-kind P30 blown up author trom tne small version speciai requesT ne KIUS encouragea io think up proj ects would like pursue help put ideas balsa flies Thats what its about Right P-16 designed troduce high-performance Rubber models wing double covered tissue water shrunk another important skill master build several models before started own Today simply arent enough modeling dads moms go around recent advent RC cars quickness theyve saturated market has helped spark lot interest other RC fields believe out among car drivers lot inter ested anxious kids would really like build fly model airplane Theyre simply exposed can help get started Fifteen-plus eager youngsters two hours week basement no idea what takes build model lots enthusiasm Now what did start fell back library After handing kid stack modeling magazines look through mind raced over available beginner series kits could think Comet used have neat set beginner began Hand-Launched Glider pro gressed cabin Rubber job remem bered cost about $20 also remembered kids didnt see $20 very often let alone $5 Continued page 64 June 1990 63 Above Concorde week Haught house hour 12 Con cordes produced Can Brits beat Some kids added twin pusher props others elected build pure Gliders Right advanced Gliders produced A-la Catapult Glider shown its components laid out A-lOs proved quite popular kids also flew quite well original 17 kids 15 still program Leader Small Airfoil Technology Spinners new Master Airscrew spinner series features aluminum backplate true running cones made engineering grade nylon strength resist starter burn spinners easily mounted two screws custom fit Master Airscrew propellers black red White jy See Hobby Dealer MASTER AIRSCREW propellers accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 3219 Mcinier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Available black red white sizes 1$325 2a75 21/4425 21/2475 Satisfaction Guaranteed EA~ HINEEE THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply Cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre donel SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de eat c9e4 foe eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 5I6g 5H710 Pkg 24 $295 As ruminating suddenly picture ducted-fan F-14 thrust face want build would-be aviator announced anxiety mounting excitement Itll take few years build like tell him scrambling franti cally through Sig catalog some alter natives found what looking pictures Free Flight HandLaunched Gliders other simpler mod els didnt exactly bring down house ohs alts Which wasnt too sur prising Thats first hurdle surmount Kids want model looks like real thingand unfortunately means jets F-14s Blackbirds B-i bombers going bigger chal lenge Id imagined spent after noon looking books magazines video Byrons World War H demonstra tion held first day Day two would have good keep terested HoW going bridge gap tween beginners Hand-Launched Glider F-14 Id have sleep meantime 10-year-old quicker Dad asked make F14 Gliders immediate reaction quiet eat oatmeal kid next reac tion Hmmm build F-14 Gliders Down basement think tank se rious session An F-14 three-viewsyeah theres set around someplace Hmmm made profile fuselage engines single-sheet wing sweptback configuration incorporated stabilators es just might work balsa began fly within 30 miii utes first F-14 Glider going through its paces among basement boxes flew great Hey rubberband stick would make terrific Catapult Glider Thats catapult After aircraft carrier has two piece 1 x 12-in wood stacked corner attacked band saw quickly became carrier deck ships control tower swiftly hewn chunk 2 x 4 two eyescrews bow became catapult anchors Clothespins spirited clothes line triggers quick coat black gray paint carrier ready sea trials oldest son immedi ately took over testing F-14 pro gram born Engineering F-14 kid construction next priority decided make zap kits precut parts ready assemble CyA cyanoacrylate glue band saw made quick work out pro ducing 20 kits ready young pilots Seventeen showed up next Friday eager get started building went great kids learned names parts sand detail color markers Using 64 Model Aviation SbUMIIU g uiant inyl clad nylon canopy Red ow Blue e Color combo 95lpus uPs 1-3/8 nlgged pipe frame 10 easy out steel tent stakes nylon guys Folds neat heavy duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Ohio Optional name city state printed ends 0 order canopy request additional information call write OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS Inc 216-223-1960 sr 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensington ohio 44427 color views books inspiration quite few came up some pretty exotic F-14s models balancedanother important lessonand test gliding commenced saw stalls dives good tosses not-so-good tosses no idea excited young fliers would about carrier cold breezy October day 18 F-14s pilots build too out launching set deck loaded car rier catapults two F-14s turned ship wind launched session lasted over three hours unrestrained enthusiasm joy kids eyes best paycheck ever hooked F-14s led F-18s longer flight time de sired Hand-Launched Glider fi nally made Lets build list winter long week brought new design new lessons Neither band saw nor imagination got break rub ber ROG introduced powered flight kids week six collected 75 cents member bought bundle AMA Cubs first real kits Building bigger complex models began take two Friday sessions helped ease pressure under come up something new week Also growing complexity con struction young builders learned new pa tience became accustomed taking more time finish given model sequel building course flyingand flying inevitably comes breakage real nemesis first since kids often upset hav ing repair prize creations slowly got used idea models crash break learned about repair ing rebuildingand realized finally what got broken could fixed re lieved lot tension models built fly goal prototypeI developed kids build little complex gan challenge imaginations tech nical skills making look simpler solutionsways make models strong er build lighter Now can think build themselves have group youngsters thats open ages youll notice vast difference year two can make de velopment have learn meet kid level bring him up speed others Thats good helper comes handy recruited experienced member become helper exchange access scrapbox loved it freed up spend time members needed help Money another problem right beginning After first F-14 priced model 50 75 cents did create sense value kids Continued page 191 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNE FREE-FLIGHT 0 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2V2CONTOURsizes2hz2%414 1143/3423/41143k/s3451/i lye33/413141J/3%33/ 114334434 5i/4/5 2%514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight far added comfort Blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation Attractive case included ....Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses .0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available in Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons $14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15 Paint Mask $2005 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious injury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer _____________Pikes Peak PC Club Prices include shipping handling See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont US Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC June 1990 65 ~eeproudto announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT TATONE PRODUCTS CORP WA wodisat loss Now available ty Lite. workis first premium grade Ight plywood Mighty Lites ultra smooth grain finish slows ilmited filing vwtually no flaking saving hours precious building time Mighty Ute bonds eas0y ZAP other CAs cuts Ike butter X-ACTO knife Shattering spintering warpin mildew thing past Mighty Ute8 qualty formula tion currently being used leading manufac turers including BOB VIOLETT MODELS HOUSE OF BALSA because its superior strength-to-wsi~ ratio SO youre tired shattering experiences next time right. use Mighty Litel / MIg$ Lit House S rse* info Epurprisee 20130 State Road etritoa caafomiseOlvl2460 SW 65th brace Davie Fiosida 33024 213 860-1216 4732211 Mi0ty LheieaiatbUsr hobby storee everywhere may oatsr ot hum regiofial saline office neareat engine amount tip weight decide use Kids/Haught Continued page 65 make feel investment work though cover costs kids funds never turned away couldnt pay given little jobs work off cost models Imagine having mow lawn whole year As models got expensive found buying balsa bulk helped Bundles balsa became rule fellow modelers whod heard about group quick help Some sent stacks balsa left car others mailed rolls tissue paper no charge Thanks Greg owner hobby shop St Cloud visited business trip gave us box old Cox 049s props wheels gold helped kids couldnt afford engine get Con trol Line flying big project spring series Control Line Top Fun models So far 12 have finished flown After 20 flights pilots earn Ace status re ceive AMA medal get choose model own build 17 kids started day last fall 15 have stuck out Theyre already skilled modelers Control Line Free Flight fliers Much surprise two girls club still us enjoy much boys game plan now get accustomed flying two pilots circle lead ing up Mouse Racing fall /2A Combat us have wonder ful time learned lot others think might willing tackle project sort let offer some pointers Plan having fun Dont too intent making mainly learning experience try keep loose fun Dis cipline importantthe kids need learn respect tools materials theyre working Keep affordable Keep projects objectives simple reasonable Try assemble file poten tial projects well ahead time Use nat ural leaders faster builders helpers Make up workbox modeler Use shoebox like fill knife emery board pins glue etc Share fun have similarly clined modeling friend together Meet ing regular time place essential Most important relax have funand re member what youre giving kids Id glad answer questions might have Dave Haught 302 West Main Ceylon MN 56121 Good luck keep em building Astrostar/Thorkildsen Continued page 72 ribs / x %-in main bottom spar spruce other bottom spar /8 x A-in hard balsa Install main ribs except dihe dral breaks Fit glue / x A-in balsa top center spar Install geodetic ribs sanding ends required good fit Notch geodetic ribs top turbu lator spars dont install spars point youd need cut front geo detic ribs half cut notches straightedge X-Acto knife using main ribs guide notches sanded correct depth usJune 1990 191 Thin plywood enclosing nose out ermost outboard wing rib bay serves container lead shot used adlust tip weight optimum slow-flight perform ance nylon screw plugs access hole
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/06
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 191
Building Introducing group kids world modeling can challenging fun educational rewarding aspects modeling career U Dave Haughtwould over later Thats EVERY TIME move new town Im faced real dilemma new flying field dont attract bunch kids getting model out car starting engine always does Suddenly out no come zillions kids Curious kids Kids full questions person fly peace happened again after recent move would hardly think small town 500 souls would have kidsbut out came small size town made worse young sters followed home pied piper fashion wife told couldnt keep having heart send pack ing time bit bullet wanted come back day off told Id teach little about modeling seemed satisfy relief de scended basement unpack fly ing kit story doesnt end oclock Friday afternoon rolled aroundand did kids just three Id expected Ten ar rived saying another six seven started Nine months have passed writing now have club 15 very serious young modelers meet once week two hours learn about airplanes mod eling week tackle new chal lenge such learning cut balsawood withbut cutting fingers learning trace parts use templates read plans fol low instructions unstick fingers Its lot funand some work rewards have great Top picture proud aircrew displays its first venture powered flight smali au-sheet balsa Rubber models soon outfiew con fines yard creating need flying site kids vary age seven 14 Above left F-14 started just 4-In wingspan little F-14 cute fun build fly can see much little time Magic Marker can change tha appearance model Above right F-14 kits raw So far over 40 have built flown Note simplicity design wings two-piece get best advantage wood grain also served valuabie lesson kids working wood June 1990 61 Continued page 62 what follows Ill share some insights emerged young builders prograin took shape give step-by-step directions build kids Im convinced potential crop young modelers untapped So young peo ple today left supervision Planted front television set much time probably un aware modeling exists Very few given opportunity learn about build ing flying models skills can extremely helpful both now future Patience planning coordination design sense accomplishment good havior just some valuable lessons learned amid balsa shavings list endless Im sure can make up own Modeling taught could ever relate Its helped work life Like other seasoned modelers has really 26 years learned fun damentals dad helped 6 Model Aviation Left A sample mass-produced F-las lined up ready Magic Markers rudders moved back eliminate directional instability problems design mistakes walked through kids help learn Right After watching movie Strategic Air Command 5-36 prototype highest duration design series Scale Gliders developed ne luau worxuueu uuinur e aucumelut lIU [U IIIUUC U lull 74111 piy WUUU sawhorses Old doors also used work spaces variety AMA Racers EZ Darts under various stages construction builder works own pace What 20 sheets foam phase program young builders learn decorate Gliders suit sulation exercise scaling up selves Notice looks concentration budding modelers let imaginations fly about 20 times good exercise math Left Keepingmodels appealing kids until get hooked hobby challenge Hence development EZ Dart seen snazzier replacement AMA Racer designed help hold youngsters Interest Right small fleet EZ Darts ready flight test ing design has proven very popular kids like Delta Dart EZ Dart self balancing easy trim fly Left This one-of-a-kind P30 blown up author trom tne small version speciai requesT ne KIUS encouragea io think up proj ects would like pursue help put ideas balsa flies Thats what its about Right P-16 designed troduce high-performance Rubber models wing double covered tissue water shrunk another important skill master build several models before started own Today simply arent enough modeling dads moms go around recent advent RC cars quickness theyve saturated market has helped spark lot interest other RC fields believe out among car drivers lot inter ested anxious kids would really like build fly model airplane Theyre simply exposed can help get started Fifteen-plus eager youngsters two hours week basement no idea what takes build model lots enthusiasm Now what did start fell back library After handing kid stack modeling magazines look through mind raced over available beginner series kits could think Comet used have neat set beginner began Hand-Launched Glider pro gressed cabin Rubber job remem bered cost about $20 also remembered kids didnt see $20 very often let alone $5 Continued page 64 June 1990 63 Above Concorde week Haught house hour 12 Con cordes produced Can Brits beat Some kids added twin pusher props others elected build pure Gliders Right advanced Gliders produced A-la Catapult Glider shown its components laid out A-lOs proved quite popular kids also flew quite well original 17 kids 15 still program Leader Small Airfoil Technology Spinners new Master Airscrew spinner series features aluminum backplate true running cones made engineering grade nylon strength resist starter burn spinners easily mounted two screws custom fit Master Airscrew propellers black red White jy See Hobby Dealer MASTER AIRSCREW propellers accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 3219 Mcinier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Available black red white sizes 1$325 2a75 21/4425 21/2475 Satisfaction Guaranteed EA~ HINEEE THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply Cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre donel SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de eat c9e4 foe eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 5I6g 5H710 Pkg 24 $295 As ruminating suddenly picture ducted-fan F-14 thrust face want build would-be aviator announced anxiety mounting excitement Itll take few years build like tell him scrambling franti cally through Sig catalog some alter natives found what looking pictures Free Flight HandLaunched Gliders other simpler mod els didnt exactly bring down house ohs alts Which wasnt too sur prising Thats first hurdle surmount Kids want model looks like real thingand unfortunately means jets F-14s Blackbirds B-i bombers going bigger chal lenge Id imagined spent after noon looking books magazines video Byrons World War H demonstra tion held first day Day two would have good keep terested HoW going bridge gap tween beginners Hand-Launched Glider F-14 Id have sleep meantime 10-year-old quicker Dad asked make F14 Gliders immediate reaction quiet eat oatmeal kid next reac tion Hmmm build F-14 Gliders Down basement think tank se rious session An F-14 three-viewsyeah theres set around someplace Hmmm made profile fuselage engines single-sheet wing sweptback configuration incorporated stabilators es just might work balsa began fly within 30 miii utes first F-14 Glider going through its paces among basement boxes flew great Hey rubberband stick would make terrific Catapult Glider Thats catapult After aircraft carrier has two piece 1 x 12-in wood stacked corner attacked band saw quickly became carrier deck ships control tower swiftly hewn chunk 2 x 4 two eyescrews bow became catapult anchors Clothespins spirited clothes line triggers quick coat black gray paint carrier ready sea trials oldest son immedi ately took over testing F-14 pro gram born Engineering F-14 kid construction next priority decided make zap kits precut parts ready assemble CyA cyanoacrylate glue band saw made quick work out pro ducing 20 kits ready young pilots Seventeen showed up next Friday eager get started building went great kids learned names parts sand detail color markers Using 64 Model Aviation SbUMIIU g uiant inyl clad nylon canopy Red ow Blue e Color combo 95lpus uPs 1-3/8 nlgged pipe frame 10 easy out steel tent stakes nylon guys Folds neat heavy duty cardboard box goes up quickly complete instructions Ohio Optional name city state printed ends 0 order canopy request additional information call write OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS Inc 216-223-1960 sr 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensington ohio 44427 color views books inspiration quite few came up some pretty exotic F-14s models balancedanother important lessonand test gliding commenced saw stalls dives good tosses not-so-good tosses no idea excited young fliers would about carrier cold breezy October day 18 F-14s pilots build too out launching set deck loaded car rier catapults two F-14s turned ship wind launched session lasted over three hours unrestrained enthusiasm joy kids eyes best paycheck ever hooked F-14s led F-18s longer flight time de sired Hand-Launched Glider fi nally made Lets build list winter long week brought new design new lessons Neither band saw nor imagination got break rub ber ROG introduced powered flight kids week six collected 75 cents member bought bundle AMA Cubs first real kits Building bigger complex models began take two Friday sessions helped ease pressure under come up something new week Also growing complexity con struction young builders learned new pa tience became accustomed taking more time finish given model sequel building course flyingand flying inevitably comes breakage real nemesis first since kids often upset hav ing repair prize creations slowly got used idea models crash break learned about repair ing rebuildingand realized finally what got broken could fixed re lieved lot tension models built fly goal prototypeI developed kids build little complex gan challenge imaginations tech nical skills making look simpler solutionsways make models strong er build lighter Now can think build themselves have group youngsters thats open ages youll notice vast difference year two can make de velopment have learn meet kid level bring him up speed others Thats good helper comes handy recruited experienced member become helper exchange access scrapbox loved it freed up spend time members needed help Money another problem right beginning After first F-14 priced model 50 75 cents did create sense value kids Continued page 191 SCALE WHEELS RADIO CONTROL CONTROL-UNE FREE-FLIGHT 0 VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGEBALLOON sizes2V2CONTOURsizes2hz2%414 1143/3423/41143k/s3451/i lye33/413141J/3%33/ 114334434 5i/4/5 2%514 SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PL&STIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $3 FOR COMPLETE COLOR CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 PILOT GLASSES. HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR EYESIGHT Adjustable side frames free-flow ventilation Extremely light weight far added comfort Blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation Attractive case included ....Wraparound frame fits comfortably over prescription glasses .0uartz mist coated scratch resistance Made entirely Polycarbonate impact protection ANSI Z871 specifications Available in Clear shop work S1325 Amber overcast days & late afternoons $14~ Gray S14~ & Mirror S19~ sunny days CA Mask $15 Paint Mask $2005 member club hit prop blade thrown 60 engine close range tip blade struck Safety Plus glasses saved him serious injury possibly loss eye incident convinced everyone should wear safety glasses near model airplane engines being run upEd Saul Secretary Treasurer _____________Pikes Peak PC Club Prices include shipping handling See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct SAFETY PLUS PO Box 1173 Dept iM Clinton MS 39056 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-842-7233 Cont US Mississippi 601 924-9640 /MC June 1990 65 ~eeproudto announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT TATONE PRODUCTS CORP WA wodisat loss Now available ty Lite. workis first premium grade Ight plywood Mighty Lites ultra smooth grain finish slows ilmited filing vwtually no flaking saving hours precious building time Mighty Ute bonds eas0y ZAP other CAs cuts Ike butter X-ACTO knife Shattering spintering warpin mildew thing past Mighty Ute8 qualty formula tion currently being used leading manufac turers including BOB VIOLETT MODELS HOUSE OF BALSA because its superior strength-to-wsi~ ratio SO youre tired shattering experiences next time right. use Mighty Litel / MIg$ Lit House S rse* info Epurprisee 20130 State Road etritoa caafomiseOlvl2460 SW 65th brace Davie Fiosida 33024 213 860-1216 4732211 Mi0ty LheieaiatbUsr hobby storee everywhere may oatsr ot hum regiofial saline office neareat engine amount tip weight decide use Kids/Haught Continued page 65 make feel investment work though cover costs kids funds never turned away couldnt pay given little jobs work off cost models Imagine having mow lawn whole year As models got expensive found buying balsa bulk helped Bundles balsa became rule fellow modelers whod heard about group quick help Some sent stacks balsa left car others mailed rolls tissue paper no charge Thanks Greg owner hobby shop St Cloud visited business trip gave us box old Cox 049s props wheels gold helped kids couldnt afford engine get Con trol Line flying big project spring series Control Line Top Fun models So far 12 have finished flown After 20 flights pilots earn Ace status re ceive AMA medal get choose model own build 17 kids started day last fall 15 have stuck out Theyre already skilled modelers Control Line Free Flight fliers Much surprise two girls club still us enjoy much boys game plan now get accustomed flying two pilots circle lead ing up Mouse Racing fall /2A Combat us have wonder ful time learned lot others think might willing tackle project sort let offer some pointers Plan having fun Dont too intent making mainly learning experience try keep loose fun Dis cipline importantthe kids need learn respect tools materials theyre working Keep affordable Keep projects objectives simple reasonable Try assemble file poten tial projects well ahead time Use nat ural leaders faster builders helpers Make up workbox modeler Use shoebox like fill knife emery board pins glue etc Share fun have similarly clined modeling friend together Meet ing regular time place essential Most important relax have funand re member what youre giving kids Id glad answer questions might have Dave Haught 302 West Main Ceylon MN 56121 Good luck keep em building Astrostar/Thorkildsen Continued page 72 ribs / x %-in main bottom spar spruce other bottom spar /8 x A-in hard balsa Install main ribs except dihe dral breaks Fit glue / x A-in balsa top center spar Install geodetic ribs sanding ends required good fit Notch geodetic ribs top turbu lator spars dont install spars point youd need cut front geo detic ribs half cut notches straightedge X-Acto knife using main ribs guide notches sanded correct depth usJune 1990 191 Thin plywood enclosing nose out ermost outboard wing rib bay serves container lead shot used adlust tip weight optimum slow-flight perform ance nylon screw plugs access hole