You dont have approve George Bushs politics enjoy 16-in-wingspan No-Cal Profile Scale replica Grumman tor pedo bomber flew WW II U Dave VTO Linstrum IN 1943-a Lt jg George Bush US Navy Torpedo Squadron VT-51 flew Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber off Carrier USS San Jacinto future US president saw action South Pacific against Japanese shipping shot down earned Distinguished Flying Cross heroism extraordinary achievement aerial flight Whether approve way Bush has led country must admit showed bravery skill pilot aircraft made history naval baffles World War II Following custom young aviator nicknamed aircraft Barbara woman life rubber-powered Free Flight sport model 16-in-wingspan replica Bushs big blue bomber Built Flying Aces Club No-Cal Profile Scale rules airplane will reward lot fun small investment building time materials competition No-Cal has become almost expert-only event anyone minimal stick-and-tissue construction skills can build bird dont feel confident try couple AMA Delta Darts Peck ROGs other simple rubber power kits before attempting Avenger Flying Aces Club rules permit covering just side structure building model gear-up mode Covering time cut half theres no fragile landing gear constructalthough tail-arresting hook may added realism decorations equally simple numerals star-and-bar insignia canopy cut copies plan felt pen paint used coloring markings dont have February 1992 87 authors No-Cal Profile Scale Avenger covered Peck-Polymers blue tissue decorated Xerox insignia dark blue marker top white acrylic belly Completing detaiiwork cowl flaps torpedo bay doors etc drawn fine black felt-tip marker helper holding model pinching prop hub 14-In loop %-ln gray PAl rub ber wound 51 161 ratio winder rubber stretched out about twice length motor brought slowly attached rear hook under stab airbrush ace make nice-looking replica Materials have balsa stripper cut single sheet medium straight-grained A6 balsa three sizes strips /l6 sq /16 x /8 V16 X /l6 balsa strips may purchased instead Either way /16 sheet balsa will used slicing wing ribs Cut wing ribs using template made /32 ply Obtain matched set propulsion parts Peck-Polymers six-inch silver plastic prop nylon nose bearing washers pair %2 prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear hook 14-in loop %-in FAI Champion gray rubber sure have enough gumband make several motors sheet Peck-Polymers military blue Japanese tissue sufficient cover airframe tissue applied thinned Elmers Craft Bond white glue decorated dark blue waterproof marker white acrylic craft paint Use fine black felt-tip pen such Sharpie control outlines detail motor hook securely glued Hot Stuff UFO seven-second CyA cyanoacrylate glue bound ordinary sewing thread Use seven-second Hot Stuff UFO joints have difficulty making tight joints however substitute slower setting gap-filling variety Simple tools necessity building piece ceiling tile artists Fome-Core large enough accommodate centerfold plan surface must smooth flat soft enough accept dressmakers straight pins T-pins An X-Acto knife #11 blade small scissors pair needle-nose pliers will complete toolbox flying youll need small 51 ratio rubber winder Peck-Polymers Use either Peck rubber lube baby shampoo motors prevent chafing Finally go copy shop make two 11 x 17 Xeroxes full-size plan will taped building board other will cut up rib template pattern tip patterns insignia numerals canopy Tape sheet waxed paper over plan prevent balsa parts sticking its surface Now aircraft factory tooled up materials hand project can completed couple evenings Construction Build wing first stabilizer next profile body motor stick last wing stabilizer constructed much same way except stab entirely flat profile body has integral fin assembled motor stick glued body side until after model has covered wing stab have joined body Wing Make rib template %2 ply sanding smooth curve Slice nine 88 Model Aviation structure built entirely OT A-sq balsa except bits x A-In balsathe wing tips exampleand L-section motor stick wing ribs cut length rear fit Secure balsa outlines wax paper-covered plan pins crossed X curved wing ribs sliced indoor style horizontal-grainod sheet balsa using plywood template balsa cut width template template moved down successive rib finished ribs will have exactly right curve Left Peck-Polymers provides matched set propulsion parts six-inch plastic propeller nylon nose bearing pair 1/a wire prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear motor hook Right Peck-Polymers blue tissue covering adhered Elmers Craft Bond An artists brush used apply slightly thinned Craft Bond outlines root ribs wing stab before covering smoothed place covering trimmed #11 X-Acto knife White acrylic paint used decorate belly ribs horizontal-grained blank /16 sheet cut square width template Position template carefully near top blank make cut along curve discard scrap Move template down /16 eyeball make another cut use two strokes necessary finished ribs will have exactly right curve Slice two additional ribs slightly longer piece balsa will used form wing slot profile body extra length allows leading trailing edges center wing Pin leading trailing edge strips rough-cut tips plan tips cut sanded curved outline after assembly Pair pins X formation never pin through wood strips measuring less /16 x / Fit glue ribs center outward Trim rear fit taper main panels sure ribs dihedral breaks denoted small arrows plan good fit Raise tip 1A dihedral glue joints well add sheet gussets leading trailing edges found audio tape boxes work well shim up wing dihedral Stabilizer Build flat stab basically same way made wing rough-cut tips however made splicing /16 x /6 strip angle Cut tips shape using spare copy plan pattern sure center rib positioned straight Also make sure cutout trailing edge wide enough thickness fin Profile body flat profile body built much like stabilizer except larger includes some curved outline sticks Soak curved pieces saucer hot water about 30 seconds Dry off pin carefully plan using lots vertical pins along inside curve Allow assembly dry glue uprights Its important wing slot correctly located have accurate incidence Allow about Y32 between two long ribs slipping wing place Double-check slot wide enough accept wing root Flying Ace Gil Coughlin built test model made section under wing separate piece added after installing wing Remove bottom longeron cutting indicated arrows plan Mark couple uprights show motor stick will affixed after assembly Note bottom stick just kisses top slot high point rib Assemble motor stick two strips laminated third make ensures stick stays rigid motor tightly wound Note stick extends about beyond front profile body glued upright area under fin leading edge Affix nose bearing %-in-sq offset piece rear hook made extra prop shaft motor stick latter still unattached Glue bearing about 50 downthrust no side thrust using plan template help establish angle careful keep glue out hole Bind bearing stick few tight turns thread reglue Add rear hook other end inserting small spur end stick Glue hook well Note ledge formed thebottom strip must right side model otherwise wont fit flat profile body Covering Remove balsa frames plan can used preparing blue tissue covering pieces Using scissors cut three pieces tissue wing pieces overlap dihedral joint stab profile body-with-fin pieces should least oversize along outlines Tape temporarily waxed paper-covered plan keeping tape outside portion will cover model Color top profile body dark blue marker refer profile follow line plan Color belly under wing white acrylic model shown photos slightly less white belly Draw cowl flaps exhaust torpedo door rudder hinge fine black felt-tip pen Draw control outlines wing stab insignia will added later Now comes hardest partcutting out white numerals must carefully cut bond paper using black numerals extra plan patterns Tape strip bond piece thin smooth cardboard tape trio numeral patterns over single piece Hold everything down tight cut along numeral edges new knife blade small straightedge like 4-in drafting triangle Cut out verticals angles finally horizontals youve careful will perfect white ID numeral under black pattern numbers have ruined just use pattern working plan try again Cut out star-and-bar insignia extra plan dark portion technically navy blue black close enough get away youre purist use blue marker color some bond paper cut white stars bars Continued page 178 February 1992 89 Peck-Polymers nylon bushing glued bound thread FAC No-Cai rules permit covering Just side model offset piece front Lsectlon motor stick water-shrink dope tissuepotato chip warps would result USE TO LOCATE DETAIL AND INSIGNIA DECOR. PLAN NTS INSIG CUT OUT CUT OUT x2 ADD NOSE PROFILE NOT TO SCALE STAB GEAR/S OPTIONAL 6TMPECK PROP 9 DK BLUE COWR BL4K IMED BLUECGj E STICKBIND KcAfrTICK ID NO BOND S. / ISTAR I-/ / 5 -ZcFELJ7P WING CUT OUT-COLOR BLUE WASH-IN WING 3/16 AT TIP LE HIGH 1/16 SLICED WING RIBS XQI/IGSH GUSSETS FIT INTO SLOT IN BODY 2 LJ CANOPY M FLY TO LEFT ONLY 90 Model Aviation LE COVER TOP MILITARY BLUE PECK TISSUE- DO NOT SHRINK OR DOPE COVERING FIN J UIU E FELT/P 7/ HPICK AERIALALL STRIP 1/16 SQ EXCEPT TIPSL- qpy STAB SLOT -%--___ COVER LSIDE BONDITE NCE _STARHOOK / f- SLOT ATE PARF BODY - -~SLIE~ A~--TE LE_________________________ MOTOR 14LOOP I/8eFAI DIHEDRAL BREAK COVER TOP ONLY IN 3 PIECES PROFILE WING RIB 11/4 DIHEDRAL UNDER TIP- FELTIP TRIM RIBS TO F/TAT FLOWN BY LT JG GEORGE BUSH USN VT51 WS SAN JACINTC BUSH TBM AVENGER DESIGNED/INKED BY DAVE LINSTRUM 119C February 1992 91 FULL SIZE FLYING ACES RUBBER POWER SCALE FREE FLIGHT TE NOCAL U V 1W a rim g4 wrrii NOW VAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF WNIATURE BEARINGS FOR AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS RE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS & ENGINES PHONE 407 998-0004 FAX 40 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE 1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe Arizona 85283 Newsletter Spotlight month spotlight beams across northern borders toward Ontario Canada Sam 86 Speaks newsletter originates Whereas title indicates publication might Old Timer oriented within lie wide variety articles regarding forms free flight subjects including Indoor Outdoor Rubber Glider items interest modern piston powered following Glib editor Dan OGrady provides easy reading Don Hannam pushes ten issues per year out door $10 money order No US checks please So send money order Don Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 Tell em heard about em Duration will n3HTi-r-J-F22 W F1l7~ B l KB RD FOR RIC PLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGINES 7040 W PALM ETVO PARK RD SUITE 2304 HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 probably forgive us long money order good e ya downwind II FF Avenger/Linstrum Continued page 89 out patterns glue blue area trim outline Cut canopy pattern plan copy Youll applying after covering profile body What bits paper Flip upside down piece clean newspaper spritz time 3M Spray-Ment aerosol rubber cement thats unavailable substitute thin coat Craft Bond Pick up tip X-Acto blade flip over apply appropriate locations using dotted lines will visible through tissue plan/profile guide Smooth down covering pieces mark corners proper alignment onto balsa frame cover outlines root ribs wing stab first apply Craft Bond thinned one-third water lay tissue top smooth out wrinkles Cover profile body left side RecognicedOSA CertifiedAndeesot File NoFile Nof Power E26226LR25154 Prodocfsfts Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1440 three packages 014 Pomempoles $400 per package * $200 shipping handlingl CT residents odd sales tao Prices subject change thithoug nonice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Per farther irnforrnranion deale p cnn nerrd SASk 8usiness Cord SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 905203 322-6294 Glue uprights outlines slot ribs covering body trickiest area cover recommended method spot glue nose tail confirm alignment lift up tissue glue top belly frame glue has set trim away excess tissue sharp X-Acto knife Trim tissue stab wing slots well Add canopy align carefully trim off excess Color canopy frame match top profile body using point dark blue marker may find blue Sharpie easier use wide-point marker slim frames Assembly Now have collection very military-looking parts its time put flying shape Fit stabilizer its slot Square up sighting top rear Apply drop Hot Stuff area leading trailing edges join fin hold joint until glue has set Carefully slip wing tip slot profile body slide wing place center rib inside slot will soon see whether slot right sizebut remember warned Add underwing piece youre using Tack glue bottom wing profile body Its necessary glue along ribjust leading BILL EFFINGER* SAYS Only PIann PatternTh 1/4 Scale WW 1 assorted designs want have selected ges alt time choose ito, patterns SE-5A tot part important endusice feature lid Seal. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
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You dont have approve George Bushs politics enjoy 16-in-wingspan No-Cal Profile Scale replica Grumman tor pedo bomber flew WW II U Dave VTO Linstrum IN 1943-a Lt jg George Bush US Navy Torpedo Squadron VT-51 flew Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber off Carrier USS San Jacinto future US president saw action South Pacific against Japanese shipping shot down earned Distinguished Flying Cross heroism extraordinary achievement aerial flight Whether approve way Bush has led country must admit showed bravery skill pilot aircraft made history naval baffles World War II Following custom young aviator nicknamed aircraft Barbara woman life rubber-powered Free Flight sport model 16-in-wingspan replica Bushs big blue bomber Built Flying Aces Club No-Cal Profile Scale rules airplane will reward lot fun small investment building time materials competition No-Cal has become almost expert-only event anyone minimal stick-and-tissue construction skills can build bird dont feel confident try couple AMA Delta Darts Peck ROGs other simple rubber power kits before attempting Avenger Flying Aces Club rules permit covering just side structure building model gear-up mode Covering time cut half theres no fragile landing gear constructalthough tail-arresting hook may added realism decorations equally simple numerals star-and-bar insignia canopy cut copies plan felt pen paint used coloring markings dont have February 1992 87 authors No-Cal Profile Scale Avenger covered Peck-Polymers blue tissue decorated Xerox insignia dark blue marker top white acrylic belly Completing detaiiwork cowl flaps torpedo bay doors etc drawn fine black felt-tip marker helper holding model pinching prop hub 14-In loop %-ln gray PAl rub ber wound 51 161 ratio winder rubber stretched out about twice length motor brought slowly attached rear hook under stab airbrush ace make nice-looking replica Materials have balsa stripper cut single sheet medium straight-grained A6 balsa three sizes strips /l6 sq /16 x /8 V16 X /l6 balsa strips may purchased instead Either way /16 sheet balsa will used slicing wing ribs Cut wing ribs using template made /32 ply Obtain matched set propulsion parts Peck-Polymers six-inch silver plastic prop nylon nose bearing washers pair %2 prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear hook 14-in loop %-in FAI Champion gray rubber sure have enough gumband make several motors sheet Peck-Polymers military blue Japanese tissue sufficient cover airframe tissue applied thinned Elmers Craft Bond white glue decorated dark blue waterproof marker white acrylic craft paint Use fine black felt-tip pen such Sharpie control outlines detail motor hook securely glued Hot Stuff UFO seven-second CyA cyanoacrylate glue bound ordinary sewing thread Use seven-second Hot Stuff UFO joints have difficulty making tight joints however substitute slower setting gap-filling variety Simple tools necessity building piece ceiling tile artists Fome-Core large enough accommodate centerfold plan surface must smooth flat soft enough accept dressmakers straight pins T-pins An X-Acto knife #11 blade small scissors pair needle-nose pliers will complete toolbox flying youll need small 51 ratio rubber winder Peck-Polymers Use either Peck rubber lube baby shampoo motors prevent chafing Finally go copy shop make two 11 x 17 Xeroxes full-size plan will taped building board other will cut up rib template pattern tip patterns insignia numerals canopy Tape sheet waxed paper over plan prevent balsa parts sticking its surface Now aircraft factory tooled up materials hand project can completed couple evenings Construction Build wing first stabilizer next profile body motor stick last wing stabilizer constructed much same way except stab entirely flat profile body has integral fin assembled motor stick glued body side until after model has covered wing stab have joined body Wing Make rib template %2 ply sanding smooth curve Slice nine 88 Model Aviation structure built entirely OT A-sq balsa except bits x A-In balsathe wing tips exampleand L-section motor stick wing ribs cut length rear fit Secure balsa outlines wax paper-covered plan pins crossed X curved wing ribs sliced indoor style horizontal-grainod sheet balsa using plywood template balsa cut width template template moved down successive rib finished ribs will have exactly right curve Left Peck-Polymers provides matched set propulsion parts six-inch plastic propeller nylon nose bearing pair 1/a wire prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear motor hook Right Peck-Polymers blue tissue covering adhered Elmers Craft Bond An artists brush used apply slightly thinned Craft Bond outlines root ribs wing stab before covering smoothed place covering trimmed #11 X-Acto knife White acrylic paint used decorate belly ribs horizontal-grained blank /16 sheet cut square width template Position template carefully near top blank make cut along curve discard scrap Move template down /16 eyeball make another cut use two strokes necessary finished ribs will have exactly right curve Slice two additional ribs slightly longer piece balsa will used form wing slot profile body extra length allows leading trailing edges center wing Pin leading trailing edge strips rough-cut tips plan tips cut sanded curved outline after assembly Pair pins X formation never pin through wood strips measuring less /16 x / Fit glue ribs center outward Trim rear fit taper main panels sure ribs dihedral breaks denoted small arrows plan good fit Raise tip 1A dihedral glue joints well add sheet gussets leading trailing edges found audio tape boxes work well shim up wing dihedral Stabilizer Build flat stab basically same way made wing rough-cut tips however made splicing /16 x /6 strip angle Cut tips shape using spare copy plan pattern sure center rib positioned straight Also make sure cutout trailing edge wide enough thickness fin Profile body flat profile body built much like stabilizer except larger includes some curved outline sticks Soak curved pieces saucer hot water about 30 seconds Dry off pin carefully plan using lots vertical pins along inside curve Allow assembly dry glue uprights Its important wing slot correctly located have accurate incidence Allow about Y32 between two long ribs slipping wing place Double-check slot wide enough accept wing root Flying Ace Gil Coughlin built test model made section under wing separate piece added after installing wing Remove bottom longeron cutting indicated arrows plan Mark couple uprights show motor stick will affixed after assembly Note bottom stick just kisses top slot high point rib Assemble motor stick two strips laminated third make ensures stick stays rigid motor tightly wound Note stick extends about beyond front profile body glued upright area under fin leading edge Affix nose bearing %-in-sq offset piece rear hook made extra prop shaft motor stick latter still unattached Glue bearing about 50 downthrust no side thrust using plan template help establish angle careful keep glue out hole Bind bearing stick few tight turns thread reglue Add rear hook other end inserting small spur end stick Glue hook well Note ledge formed thebottom strip must right side model otherwise wont fit flat profile body Covering Remove balsa frames plan can used preparing blue tissue covering pieces Using scissors cut three pieces tissue wing pieces overlap dihedral joint stab profile body-with-fin pieces should least oversize along outlines Tape temporarily waxed paper-covered plan keeping tape outside portion will cover model Color top profile body dark blue marker refer profile follow line plan Color belly under wing white acrylic model shown photos slightly less white belly Draw cowl flaps exhaust torpedo door rudder hinge fine black felt-tip pen Draw control outlines wing stab insignia will added later Now comes hardest partcutting out white numerals must carefully cut bond paper using black numerals extra plan patterns Tape strip bond piece thin smooth cardboard tape trio numeral patterns over single piece Hold everything down tight cut along numeral edges new knife blade small straightedge like 4-in drafting triangle Cut out verticals angles finally horizontals youve careful will perfect white ID numeral under black pattern numbers have ruined just use pattern working plan try again Cut out star-and-bar insignia extra plan dark portion technically navy blue black close enough get away youre purist use blue marker color some bond paper cut white stars bars Continued page 178 February 1992 89 Peck-Polymers nylon bushing glued bound thread FAC No-Cai rules permit covering Just side model offset piece front Lsectlon motor stick water-shrink dope tissuepotato chip warps would result USE TO LOCATE DETAIL AND INSIGNIA DECOR. PLAN NTS INSIG CUT OUT CUT OUT x2 ADD NOSE PROFILE NOT TO SCALE STAB GEAR/S OPTIONAL 6TMPECK PROP 9 DK BLUE COWR BL4K IMED BLUECGj E STICKBIND KcAfrTICK ID NO BOND S. / ISTAR I-/ / 5 -ZcFELJ7P WING CUT OUT-COLOR BLUE WASH-IN WING 3/16 AT TIP LE HIGH 1/16 SLICED WING RIBS XQI/IGSH GUSSETS FIT INTO SLOT IN BODY 2 LJ CANOPY M FLY TO LEFT ONLY 90 Model Aviation LE COVER TOP MILITARY BLUE PECK TISSUE- DO NOT SHRINK OR DOPE COVERING FIN J UIU E FELT/P 7/ HPICK AERIALALL STRIP 1/16 SQ EXCEPT TIPSL- qpy STAB SLOT -%--___ COVER LSIDE BONDITE NCE _STARHOOK / f- SLOT ATE PARF BODY - -~SLIE~ A~--TE LE_________________________ MOTOR 14LOOP I/8eFAI DIHEDRAL BREAK COVER TOP ONLY IN 3 PIECES PROFILE WING RIB 11/4 DIHEDRAL UNDER TIP- FELTIP TRIM RIBS TO F/TAT FLOWN BY LT JG GEORGE BUSH USN VT51 WS SAN JACINTC BUSH TBM AVENGER DESIGNED/INKED BY DAVE LINSTRUM 119C February 1992 91 FULL SIZE FLYING ACES RUBBER POWER SCALE FREE FLIGHT TE NOCAL U V 1W a rim g4 wrrii NOW VAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF WNIATURE BEARINGS FOR AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS RE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS & ENGINES PHONE 407 998-0004 FAX 40 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE 1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe Arizona 85283 Newsletter Spotlight month spotlight beams across northern borders toward Ontario Canada Sam 86 Speaks newsletter originates Whereas title indicates publication might Old Timer oriented within lie wide variety articles regarding forms free flight subjects including Indoor Outdoor Rubber Glider items interest modern piston powered following Glib editor Dan OGrady provides easy reading Don Hannam pushes ten issues per year out door $10 money order No US checks please So send money order Don Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 Tell em heard about em Duration will n3HTi-r-J-F22 W F1l7~ B l KB RD FOR RIC PLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGINES 7040 W PALM ETVO PARK RD SUITE 2304 HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 probably forgive us long money order good e ya downwind II FF Avenger/Linstrum Continued page 89 out patterns glue blue area trim outline Cut canopy pattern plan copy Youll applying after covering profile body What bits paper Flip upside down piece clean newspaper spritz time 3M Spray-Ment aerosol rubber cement thats unavailable substitute thin coat Craft Bond Pick up tip X-Acto blade flip over apply appropriate locations using dotted lines will visible through tissue plan/profile guide Smooth down covering pieces mark corners proper alignment onto balsa frame cover outlines root ribs wing stab first apply Craft Bond thinned one-third water lay tissue top smooth out wrinkles Cover profile body left side RecognicedOSA CertifiedAndeesot File NoFile Nof Power E26226LR25154 Prodocfsfts Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1440 three packages 014 Pomempoles $400 per package * $200 shipping handlingl CT residents odd sales tao Prices subject change thithoug nonice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Per farther irnforrnranion deale p cnn nerrd SASk 8usiness Cord SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 905203 322-6294 Glue uprights outlines slot ribs covering body trickiest area cover recommended method spot glue nose tail confirm alignment lift up tissue glue top belly frame glue has set trim away excess tissue sharp X-Acto knife Trim tissue stab wing slots well Add canopy align carefully trim off excess Color canopy frame match top profile body using point dark blue marker may find blue Sharpie easier use wide-point marker slim frames Assembly Now have collection very military-looking parts its time put flying shape Fit stabilizer its slot Square up sighting top rear Apply drop Hot Stuff area leading trailing edges join fin hold joint until glue has set Carefully slip wing tip slot profile body slide wing place center rib inside slot will soon see whether slot right sizebut remember warned Add underwing piece youre using Tack glue bottom wing profile body Its necessary glue along ribjust leading BILL EFFINGER* SAYS Only PIann PatternTh 1/4 Scale WW 1 assorted designs want have selected ges alt time choose ito, patterns SE-5A tot part important endusice feature lid Seal. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 178, 180
You dont have approve George Bushs politics enjoy 16-in-wingspan No-Cal Profile Scale replica Grumman tor pedo bomber flew WW II U Dave VTO Linstrum IN 1943-a Lt jg George Bush US Navy Torpedo Squadron VT-51 flew Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber off Carrier USS San Jacinto future US president saw action South Pacific against Japanese shipping shot down earned Distinguished Flying Cross heroism extraordinary achievement aerial flight Whether approve way Bush has led country must admit showed bravery skill pilot aircraft made history naval baffles World War II Following custom young aviator nicknamed aircraft Barbara woman life rubber-powered Free Flight sport model 16-in-wingspan replica Bushs big blue bomber Built Flying Aces Club No-Cal Profile Scale rules airplane will reward lot fun small investment building time materials competition No-Cal has become almost expert-only event anyone minimal stick-and-tissue construction skills can build bird dont feel confident try couple AMA Delta Darts Peck ROGs other simple rubber power kits before attempting Avenger Flying Aces Club rules permit covering just side structure building model gear-up mode Covering time cut half theres no fragile landing gear constructalthough tail-arresting hook may added realism decorations equally simple numerals star-and-bar insignia canopy cut copies plan felt pen paint used coloring markings dont have February 1992 87 authors No-Cal Profile Scale Avenger covered Peck-Polymers blue tissue decorated Xerox insignia dark blue marker top white acrylic belly Completing detaiiwork cowl flaps torpedo bay doors etc drawn fine black felt-tip marker helper holding model pinching prop hub 14-In loop %-ln gray PAl rub ber wound 51 161 ratio winder rubber stretched out about twice length motor brought slowly attached rear hook under stab airbrush ace make nice-looking replica Materials have balsa stripper cut single sheet medium straight-grained A6 balsa three sizes strips /l6 sq /16 x /8 V16 X /l6 balsa strips may purchased instead Either way /16 sheet balsa will used slicing wing ribs Cut wing ribs using template made /32 ply Obtain matched set propulsion parts Peck-Polymers six-inch silver plastic prop nylon nose bearing washers pair %2 prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear hook 14-in loop %-in FAI Champion gray rubber sure have enough gumband make several motors sheet Peck-Polymers military blue Japanese tissue sufficient cover airframe tissue applied thinned Elmers Craft Bond white glue decorated dark blue waterproof marker white acrylic craft paint Use fine black felt-tip pen such Sharpie control outlines detail motor hook securely glued Hot Stuff UFO seven-second CyA cyanoacrylate glue bound ordinary sewing thread Use seven-second Hot Stuff UFO joints have difficulty making tight joints however substitute slower setting gap-filling variety Simple tools necessity building piece ceiling tile artists Fome-Core large enough accommodate centerfold plan surface must smooth flat soft enough accept dressmakers straight pins T-pins An X-Acto knife #11 blade small scissors pair needle-nose pliers will complete toolbox flying youll need small 51 ratio rubber winder Peck-Polymers Use either Peck rubber lube baby shampoo motors prevent chafing Finally go copy shop make two 11 x 17 Xeroxes full-size plan will taped building board other will cut up rib template pattern tip patterns insignia numerals canopy Tape sheet waxed paper over plan prevent balsa parts sticking its surface Now aircraft factory tooled up materials hand project can completed couple evenings Construction Build wing first stabilizer next profile body motor stick last wing stabilizer constructed much same way except stab entirely flat profile body has integral fin assembled motor stick glued body side until after model has covered wing stab have joined body Wing Make rib template %2 ply sanding smooth curve Slice nine 88 Model Aviation structure built entirely OT A-sq balsa except bits x A-In balsathe wing tips exampleand L-section motor stick wing ribs cut length rear fit Secure balsa outlines wax paper-covered plan pins crossed X curved wing ribs sliced indoor style horizontal-grainod sheet balsa using plywood template balsa cut width template template moved down successive rib finished ribs will have exactly right curve Left Peck-Polymers provides matched set propulsion parts six-inch plastic propeller nylon nose bearing pair 1/a wire prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear motor hook Right Peck-Polymers blue tissue covering adhered Elmers Craft Bond An artists brush used apply slightly thinned Craft Bond outlines root ribs wing stab before covering smoothed place covering trimmed #11 X-Acto knife White acrylic paint used decorate belly ribs horizontal-grained blank /16 sheet cut square width template Position template carefully near top blank make cut along curve discard scrap Move template down /16 eyeball make another cut use two strokes necessary finished ribs will have exactly right curve Slice two additional ribs slightly longer piece balsa will used form wing slot profile body extra length allows leading trailing edges center wing Pin leading trailing edge strips rough-cut tips plan tips cut sanded curved outline after assembly Pair pins X formation never pin through wood strips measuring less /16 x / Fit glue ribs center outward Trim rear fit taper main panels sure ribs dihedral breaks denoted small arrows plan good fit Raise tip 1A dihedral glue joints well add sheet gussets leading trailing edges found audio tape boxes work well shim up wing dihedral Stabilizer Build flat stab basically same way made wing rough-cut tips however made splicing /16 x /6 strip angle Cut tips shape using spare copy plan pattern sure center rib positioned straight Also make sure cutout trailing edge wide enough thickness fin Profile body flat profile body built much like stabilizer except larger includes some curved outline sticks Soak curved pieces saucer hot water about 30 seconds Dry off pin carefully plan using lots vertical pins along inside curve Allow assembly dry glue uprights Its important wing slot correctly located have accurate incidence Allow about Y32 between two long ribs slipping wing place Double-check slot wide enough accept wing root Flying Ace Gil Coughlin built test model made section under wing separate piece added after installing wing Remove bottom longeron cutting indicated arrows plan Mark couple uprights show motor stick will affixed after assembly Note bottom stick just kisses top slot high point rib Assemble motor stick two strips laminated third make ensures stick stays rigid motor tightly wound Note stick extends about beyond front profile body glued upright area under fin leading edge Affix nose bearing %-in-sq offset piece rear hook made extra prop shaft motor stick latter still unattached Glue bearing about 50 downthrust no side thrust using plan template help establish angle careful keep glue out hole Bind bearing stick few tight turns thread reglue Add rear hook other end inserting small spur end stick Glue hook well Note ledge formed thebottom strip must right side model otherwise wont fit flat profile body Covering Remove balsa frames plan can used preparing blue tissue covering pieces Using scissors cut three pieces tissue wing pieces overlap dihedral joint stab profile body-with-fin pieces should least oversize along outlines Tape temporarily waxed paper-covered plan keeping tape outside portion will cover model Color top profile body dark blue marker refer profile follow line plan Color belly under wing white acrylic model shown photos slightly less white belly Draw cowl flaps exhaust torpedo door rudder hinge fine black felt-tip pen Draw control outlines wing stab insignia will added later Now comes hardest partcutting out white numerals must carefully cut bond paper using black numerals extra plan patterns Tape strip bond piece thin smooth cardboard tape trio numeral patterns over single piece Hold everything down tight cut along numeral edges new knife blade small straightedge like 4-in drafting triangle Cut out verticals angles finally horizontals youve careful will perfect white ID numeral under black pattern numbers have ruined just use pattern working plan try again Cut out star-and-bar insignia extra plan dark portion technically navy blue black close enough get away youre purist use blue marker color some bond paper cut white stars bars Continued page 178 February 1992 89 Peck-Polymers nylon bushing glued bound thread FAC No-Cai rules permit covering Just side model offset piece front Lsectlon motor stick water-shrink dope tissuepotato chip warps would result USE TO LOCATE DETAIL AND INSIGNIA DECOR. PLAN NTS INSIG CUT OUT CUT OUT x2 ADD NOSE PROFILE NOT TO SCALE STAB GEAR/S OPTIONAL 6TMPECK PROP 9 DK BLUE COWR BL4K IMED BLUECGj E STICKBIND KcAfrTICK ID NO BOND S. / ISTAR I-/ / 5 -ZcFELJ7P WING CUT OUT-COLOR BLUE WASH-IN WING 3/16 AT TIP LE HIGH 1/16 SLICED WING RIBS XQI/IGSH GUSSETS FIT INTO SLOT IN BODY 2 LJ CANOPY M FLY TO LEFT ONLY 90 Model Aviation LE COVER TOP MILITARY BLUE PECK TISSUE- DO NOT SHRINK OR DOPE COVERING FIN J UIU E FELT/P 7/ HPICK AERIALALL STRIP 1/16 SQ EXCEPT TIPSL- qpy STAB SLOT -%--___ COVER LSIDE BONDITE NCE _STARHOOK / f- SLOT ATE PARF BODY - -~SLIE~ A~--TE LE_________________________ MOTOR 14LOOP I/8eFAI DIHEDRAL BREAK COVER TOP ONLY IN 3 PIECES PROFILE WING RIB 11/4 DIHEDRAL UNDER TIP- FELTIP TRIM RIBS TO F/TAT FLOWN BY LT JG GEORGE BUSH USN VT51 WS SAN JACINTC BUSH TBM AVENGER DESIGNED/INKED BY DAVE LINSTRUM 119C February 1992 91 FULL SIZE FLYING ACES RUBBER POWER SCALE FREE FLIGHT TE NOCAL U V 1W a rim g4 wrrii NOW VAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF WNIATURE BEARINGS FOR AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS RE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS & ENGINES PHONE 407 998-0004 FAX 40 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE 1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe Arizona 85283 Newsletter Spotlight month spotlight beams across northern borders toward Ontario Canada Sam 86 Speaks newsletter originates Whereas title indicates publication might Old Timer oriented within lie wide variety articles regarding forms free flight subjects including Indoor Outdoor Rubber Glider items interest modern piston powered following Glib editor Dan OGrady provides easy reading Don Hannam pushes ten issues per year out door $10 money order No US checks please So send money order Don Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 Tell em heard about em Duration will n3HTi-r-J-F22 W F1l7~ B l KB RD FOR RIC PLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGINES 7040 W PALM ETVO PARK RD SUITE 2304 HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 probably forgive us long money order good e ya downwind II FF Avenger/Linstrum Continued page 89 out patterns glue blue area trim outline Cut canopy pattern plan copy Youll applying after covering profile body What bits paper Flip upside down piece clean newspaper spritz time 3M Spray-Ment aerosol rubber cement thats unavailable substitute thin coat Craft Bond Pick up tip X-Acto blade flip over apply appropriate locations using dotted lines will visible through tissue plan/profile guide Smooth down covering pieces mark corners proper alignment onto balsa frame cover outlines root ribs wing stab first apply Craft Bond thinned one-third water lay tissue top smooth out wrinkles Cover profile body left side RecognicedOSA CertifiedAndeesot File NoFile Nof Power E26226LR25154 Prodocfsfts Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1440 three packages 014 Pomempoles $400 per package * $200 shipping handlingl CT residents odd sales tao Prices subject change thithoug nonice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Per farther irnforrnranion deale p cnn nerrd SASk 8usiness Cord SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 905203 322-6294 Glue uprights outlines slot ribs covering body trickiest area cover recommended method spot glue nose tail confirm alignment lift up tissue glue top belly frame glue has set trim away excess tissue sharp X-Acto knife Trim tissue stab wing slots well Add canopy align carefully trim off excess Color canopy frame match top profile body using point dark blue marker may find blue Sharpie easier use wide-point marker slim frames Assembly Now have collection very military-looking parts its time put flying shape Fit stabilizer its slot Square up sighting top rear Apply drop Hot Stuff area leading trailing edges join fin hold joint until glue has set Carefully slip wing tip slot profile body slide wing place center rib inside slot will soon see whether slot right sizebut remember warned Add underwing piece youre using Tack glue bottom wing profile body Its necessary glue along ribjust leading BILL EFFINGER* SAYS Only PIann PatternTh 1/4 Scale WW 1 assorted designs want have selected ges alt time choose ito, patterns SE-5A tot part important endusice feature lid Seal. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 178, 180
You dont have approve George Bushs politics enjoy 16-in-wingspan No-Cal Profile Scale replica Grumman tor pedo bomber flew WW II U Dave VTO Linstrum IN 1943-a Lt jg George Bush US Navy Torpedo Squadron VT-51 flew Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber off Carrier USS San Jacinto future US president saw action South Pacific against Japanese shipping shot down earned Distinguished Flying Cross heroism extraordinary achievement aerial flight Whether approve way Bush has led country must admit showed bravery skill pilot aircraft made history naval baffles World War II Following custom young aviator nicknamed aircraft Barbara woman life rubber-powered Free Flight sport model 16-in-wingspan replica Bushs big blue bomber Built Flying Aces Club No-Cal Profile Scale rules airplane will reward lot fun small investment building time materials competition No-Cal has become almost expert-only event anyone minimal stick-and-tissue construction skills can build bird dont feel confident try couple AMA Delta Darts Peck ROGs other simple rubber power kits before attempting Avenger Flying Aces Club rules permit covering just side structure building model gear-up mode Covering time cut half theres no fragile landing gear constructalthough tail-arresting hook may added realism decorations equally simple numerals star-and-bar insignia canopy cut copies plan felt pen paint used coloring markings dont have February 1992 87 authors No-Cal Profile Scale Avenger covered Peck-Polymers blue tissue decorated Xerox insignia dark blue marker top white acrylic belly Completing detaiiwork cowl flaps torpedo bay doors etc drawn fine black felt-tip marker helper holding model pinching prop hub 14-In loop %-ln gray PAl rub ber wound 51 161 ratio winder rubber stretched out about twice length motor brought slowly attached rear hook under stab airbrush ace make nice-looking replica Materials have balsa stripper cut single sheet medium straight-grained A6 balsa three sizes strips /l6 sq /16 x /8 V16 X /l6 balsa strips may purchased instead Either way /16 sheet balsa will used slicing wing ribs Cut wing ribs using template made /32 ply Obtain matched set propulsion parts Peck-Polymers six-inch silver plastic prop nylon nose bearing washers pair %2 prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear hook 14-in loop %-in FAI Champion gray rubber sure have enough gumband make several motors sheet Peck-Polymers military blue Japanese tissue sufficient cover airframe tissue applied thinned Elmers Craft Bond white glue decorated dark blue waterproof marker white acrylic craft paint Use fine black felt-tip pen such Sharpie control outlines detail motor hook securely glued Hot Stuff UFO seven-second CyA cyanoacrylate glue bound ordinary sewing thread Use seven-second Hot Stuff UFO joints have difficulty making tight joints however substitute slower setting gap-filling variety Simple tools necessity building piece ceiling tile artists Fome-Core large enough accommodate centerfold plan surface must smooth flat soft enough accept dressmakers straight pins T-pins An X-Acto knife #11 blade small scissors pair needle-nose pliers will complete toolbox flying youll need small 51 ratio rubber winder Peck-Polymers Use either Peck rubber lube baby shampoo motors prevent chafing Finally go copy shop make two 11 x 17 Xeroxes full-size plan will taped building board other will cut up rib template pattern tip patterns insignia numerals canopy Tape sheet waxed paper over plan prevent balsa parts sticking its surface Now aircraft factory tooled up materials hand project can completed couple evenings Construction Build wing first stabilizer next profile body motor stick last wing stabilizer constructed much same way except stab entirely flat profile body has integral fin assembled motor stick glued body side until after model has covered wing stab have joined body Wing Make rib template %2 ply sanding smooth curve Slice nine 88 Model Aviation structure built entirely OT A-sq balsa except bits x A-In balsathe wing tips exampleand L-section motor stick wing ribs cut length rear fit Secure balsa outlines wax paper-covered plan pins crossed X curved wing ribs sliced indoor style horizontal-grainod sheet balsa using plywood template balsa cut width template template moved down successive rib finished ribs will have exactly right curve Left Peck-Polymers provides matched set propulsion parts six-inch plastic propeller nylon nose bearing pair 1/a wire prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear motor hook Right Peck-Polymers blue tissue covering adhered Elmers Craft Bond An artists brush used apply slightly thinned Craft Bond outlines root ribs wing stab before covering smoothed place covering trimmed #11 X-Acto knife White acrylic paint used decorate belly ribs horizontal-grained blank /16 sheet cut square width template Position template carefully near top blank make cut along curve discard scrap Move template down /16 eyeball make another cut use two strokes necessary finished ribs will have exactly right curve Slice two additional ribs slightly longer piece balsa will used form wing slot profile body extra length allows leading trailing edges center wing Pin leading trailing edge strips rough-cut tips plan tips cut sanded curved outline after assembly Pair pins X formation never pin through wood strips measuring less /16 x / Fit glue ribs center outward Trim rear fit taper main panels sure ribs dihedral breaks denoted small arrows plan good fit Raise tip 1A dihedral glue joints well add sheet gussets leading trailing edges found audio tape boxes work well shim up wing dihedral Stabilizer Build flat stab basically same way made wing rough-cut tips however made splicing /16 x /6 strip angle Cut tips shape using spare copy plan pattern sure center rib positioned straight Also make sure cutout trailing edge wide enough thickness fin Profile body flat profile body built much like stabilizer except larger includes some curved outline sticks Soak curved pieces saucer hot water about 30 seconds Dry off pin carefully plan using lots vertical pins along inside curve Allow assembly dry glue uprights Its important wing slot correctly located have accurate incidence Allow about Y32 between two long ribs slipping wing place Double-check slot wide enough accept wing root Flying Ace Gil Coughlin built test model made section under wing separate piece added after installing wing Remove bottom longeron cutting indicated arrows plan Mark couple uprights show motor stick will affixed after assembly Note bottom stick just kisses top slot high point rib Assemble motor stick two strips laminated third make ensures stick stays rigid motor tightly wound Note stick extends about beyond front profile body glued upright area under fin leading edge Affix nose bearing %-in-sq offset piece rear hook made extra prop shaft motor stick latter still unattached Glue bearing about 50 downthrust no side thrust using plan template help establish angle careful keep glue out hole Bind bearing stick few tight turns thread reglue Add rear hook other end inserting small spur end stick Glue hook well Note ledge formed thebottom strip must right side model otherwise wont fit flat profile body Covering Remove balsa frames plan can used preparing blue tissue covering pieces Using scissors cut three pieces tissue wing pieces overlap dihedral joint stab profile body-with-fin pieces should least oversize along outlines Tape temporarily waxed paper-covered plan keeping tape outside portion will cover model Color top profile body dark blue marker refer profile follow line plan Color belly under wing white acrylic model shown photos slightly less white belly Draw cowl flaps exhaust torpedo door rudder hinge fine black felt-tip pen Draw control outlines wing stab insignia will added later Now comes hardest partcutting out white numerals must carefully cut bond paper using black numerals extra plan patterns Tape strip bond piece thin smooth cardboard tape trio numeral patterns over single piece Hold everything down tight cut along numeral edges new knife blade small straightedge like 4-in drafting triangle Cut out verticals angles finally horizontals youve careful will perfect white ID numeral under black pattern numbers have ruined just use pattern working plan try again Cut out star-and-bar insignia extra plan dark portion technically navy blue black close enough get away youre purist use blue marker color some bond paper cut white stars bars Continued page 178 February 1992 89 Peck-Polymers nylon bushing glued bound thread FAC No-Cai rules permit covering Just side model offset piece front Lsectlon motor stick water-shrink dope tissuepotato chip warps would result USE TO LOCATE DETAIL AND INSIGNIA DECOR. PLAN NTS INSIG CUT OUT CUT OUT x2 ADD NOSE PROFILE NOT TO SCALE STAB GEAR/S OPTIONAL 6TMPECK PROP 9 DK BLUE COWR BL4K IMED BLUECGj E STICKBIND KcAfrTICK ID NO BOND S. / ISTAR I-/ / 5 -ZcFELJ7P WING CUT OUT-COLOR BLUE WASH-IN WING 3/16 AT TIP LE HIGH 1/16 SLICED WING RIBS XQI/IGSH GUSSETS FIT INTO SLOT IN BODY 2 LJ CANOPY M FLY TO LEFT ONLY 90 Model Aviation LE COVER TOP MILITARY BLUE PECK TISSUE- DO NOT SHRINK OR DOPE COVERING FIN J UIU E FELT/P 7/ HPICK AERIALALL STRIP 1/16 SQ EXCEPT TIPSL- qpy STAB SLOT -%--___ COVER LSIDE BONDITE NCE _STARHOOK / f- SLOT ATE PARF BODY - -~SLIE~ A~--TE LE_________________________ MOTOR 14LOOP I/8eFAI DIHEDRAL BREAK COVER TOP ONLY IN 3 PIECES PROFILE WING RIB 11/4 DIHEDRAL UNDER TIP- FELTIP TRIM RIBS TO F/TAT FLOWN BY LT JG GEORGE BUSH USN VT51 WS SAN JACINTC BUSH TBM AVENGER DESIGNED/INKED BY DAVE LINSTRUM 119C February 1992 91 FULL SIZE FLYING ACES RUBBER POWER SCALE FREE FLIGHT TE NOCAL U V 1W a rim g4 wrrii NOW VAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF WNIATURE BEARINGS FOR AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS RE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS & ENGINES PHONE 407 998-0004 FAX 40 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE 1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe Arizona 85283 Newsletter Spotlight month spotlight beams across northern borders toward Ontario Canada Sam 86 Speaks newsletter originates Whereas title indicates publication might Old Timer oriented within lie wide variety articles regarding forms free flight subjects including Indoor Outdoor Rubber Glider items interest modern piston powered following Glib editor Dan OGrady provides easy reading Don Hannam pushes ten issues per year out door $10 money order No US checks please So send money order Don Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 Tell em heard about em Duration will n3HTi-r-J-F22 W F1l7~ B l KB RD FOR RIC PLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGINES 7040 W PALM ETVO PARK RD SUITE 2304 HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 probably forgive us long money order good e ya downwind II FF Avenger/Linstrum Continued page 89 out patterns glue blue area trim outline Cut canopy pattern plan copy Youll applying after covering profile body What bits paper Flip upside down piece clean newspaper spritz time 3M Spray-Ment aerosol rubber cement thats unavailable substitute thin coat Craft Bond Pick up tip X-Acto blade flip over apply appropriate locations using dotted lines will visible through tissue plan/profile guide Smooth down covering pieces mark corners proper alignment onto balsa frame cover outlines root ribs wing stab first apply Craft Bond thinned one-third water lay tissue top smooth out wrinkles Cover profile body left side RecognicedOSA CertifiedAndeesot File NoFile Nof Power E26226LR25154 Prodocfsfts Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1440 three packages 014 Pomempoles $400 per package * $200 shipping handlingl CT residents odd sales tao Prices subject change thithoug nonice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Per farther irnforrnranion deale p cnn nerrd SASk 8usiness Cord SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 905203 322-6294 Glue uprights outlines slot ribs covering body trickiest area cover recommended method spot glue nose tail confirm alignment lift up tissue glue top belly frame glue has set trim away excess tissue sharp X-Acto knife Trim tissue stab wing slots well Add canopy align carefully trim off excess Color canopy frame match top profile body using point dark blue marker may find blue Sharpie easier use wide-point marker slim frames Assembly Now have collection very military-looking parts its time put flying shape Fit stabilizer its slot Square up sighting top rear Apply drop Hot Stuff area leading trailing edges join fin hold joint until glue has set Carefully slip wing tip slot profile body slide wing place center rib inside slot will soon see whether slot right sizebut remember warned Add underwing piece youre using Tack glue bottom wing profile body Its necessary glue along ribjust leading BILL EFFINGER* SAYS Only PIann PatternTh 1/4 Scale WW 1 assorted designs want have selected ges alt time choose ito, patterns SE-5A tot part important endusice feature lid Seal. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 178, 180
You dont have approve George Bushs politics enjoy 16-in-wingspan No-Cal Profile Scale replica Grumman tor pedo bomber flew WW II U Dave VTO Linstrum IN 1943-a Lt jg George Bush US Navy Torpedo Squadron VT-51 flew Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber off Carrier USS San Jacinto future US president saw action South Pacific against Japanese shipping shot down earned Distinguished Flying Cross heroism extraordinary achievement aerial flight Whether approve way Bush has led country must admit showed bravery skill pilot aircraft made history naval baffles World War II Following custom young aviator nicknamed aircraft Barbara woman life rubber-powered Free Flight sport model 16-in-wingspan replica Bushs big blue bomber Built Flying Aces Club No-Cal Profile Scale rules airplane will reward lot fun small investment building time materials competition No-Cal has become almost expert-only event anyone minimal stick-and-tissue construction skills can build bird dont feel confident try couple AMA Delta Darts Peck ROGs other simple rubber power kits before attempting Avenger Flying Aces Club rules permit covering just side structure building model gear-up mode Covering time cut half theres no fragile landing gear constructalthough tail-arresting hook may added realism decorations equally simple numerals star-and-bar insignia canopy cut copies plan felt pen paint used coloring markings dont have February 1992 87 authors No-Cal Profile Scale Avenger covered Peck-Polymers blue tissue decorated Xerox insignia dark blue marker top white acrylic belly Completing detaiiwork cowl flaps torpedo bay doors etc drawn fine black felt-tip marker helper holding model pinching prop hub 14-In loop %-ln gray PAl rub ber wound 51 161 ratio winder rubber stretched out about twice length motor brought slowly attached rear hook under stab airbrush ace make nice-looking replica Materials have balsa stripper cut single sheet medium straight-grained A6 balsa three sizes strips /l6 sq /16 x /8 V16 X /l6 balsa strips may purchased instead Either way /16 sheet balsa will used slicing wing ribs Cut wing ribs using template made /32 ply Obtain matched set propulsion parts Peck-Polymers six-inch silver plastic prop nylon nose bearing washers pair %2 prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear hook 14-in loop %-in FAI Champion gray rubber sure have enough gumband make several motors sheet Peck-Polymers military blue Japanese tissue sufficient cover airframe tissue applied thinned Elmers Craft Bond white glue decorated dark blue waterproof marker white acrylic craft paint Use fine black felt-tip pen such Sharpie control outlines detail motor hook securely glued Hot Stuff UFO seven-second CyA cyanoacrylate glue bound ordinary sewing thread Use seven-second Hot Stuff UFO joints have difficulty making tight joints however substitute slower setting gap-filling variety Simple tools necessity building piece ceiling tile artists Fome-Core large enough accommodate centerfold plan surface must smooth flat soft enough accept dressmakers straight pins T-pins An X-Acto knife #11 blade small scissors pair needle-nose pliers will complete toolbox flying youll need small 51 ratio rubber winder Peck-Polymers Use either Peck rubber lube baby shampoo motors prevent chafing Finally go copy shop make two 11 x 17 Xeroxes full-size plan will taped building board other will cut up rib template pattern tip patterns insignia numerals canopy Tape sheet waxed paper over plan prevent balsa parts sticking its surface Now aircraft factory tooled up materials hand project can completed couple evenings Construction Build wing first stabilizer next profile body motor stick last wing stabilizer constructed much same way except stab entirely flat profile body has integral fin assembled motor stick glued body side until after model has covered wing stab have joined body Wing Make rib template %2 ply sanding smooth curve Slice nine 88 Model Aviation structure built entirely OT A-sq balsa except bits x A-In balsathe wing tips exampleand L-section motor stick wing ribs cut length rear fit Secure balsa outlines wax paper-covered plan pins crossed X curved wing ribs sliced indoor style horizontal-grainod sheet balsa using plywood template balsa cut width template template moved down successive rib finished ribs will have exactly right curve Left Peck-Polymers provides matched set propulsion parts six-inch plastic propeller nylon nose bearing pair 1/a wire prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear motor hook Right Peck-Polymers blue tissue covering adhered Elmers Craft Bond An artists brush used apply slightly thinned Craft Bond outlines root ribs wing stab before covering smoothed place covering trimmed #11 X-Acto knife White acrylic paint used decorate belly ribs horizontal-grained blank /16 sheet cut square width template Position template carefully near top blank make cut along curve discard scrap Move template down /16 eyeball make another cut use two strokes necessary finished ribs will have exactly right curve Slice two additional ribs slightly longer piece balsa will used form wing slot profile body extra length allows leading trailing edges center wing Pin leading trailing edge strips rough-cut tips plan tips cut sanded curved outline after assembly Pair pins X formation never pin through wood strips measuring less /16 x / Fit glue ribs center outward Trim rear fit taper main panels sure ribs dihedral breaks denoted small arrows plan good fit Raise tip 1A dihedral glue joints well add sheet gussets leading trailing edges found audio tape boxes work well shim up wing dihedral Stabilizer Build flat stab basically same way made wing rough-cut tips however made splicing /16 x /6 strip angle Cut tips shape using spare copy plan pattern sure center rib positioned straight Also make sure cutout trailing edge wide enough thickness fin Profile body flat profile body built much like stabilizer except larger includes some curved outline sticks Soak curved pieces saucer hot water about 30 seconds Dry off pin carefully plan using lots vertical pins along inside curve Allow assembly dry glue uprights Its important wing slot correctly located have accurate incidence Allow about Y32 between two long ribs slipping wing place Double-check slot wide enough accept wing root Flying Ace Gil Coughlin built test model made section under wing separate piece added after installing wing Remove bottom longeron cutting indicated arrows plan Mark couple uprights show motor stick will affixed after assembly Note bottom stick just kisses top slot high point rib Assemble motor stick two strips laminated third make ensures stick stays rigid motor tightly wound Note stick extends about beyond front profile body glued upright area under fin leading edge Affix nose bearing %-in-sq offset piece rear hook made extra prop shaft motor stick latter still unattached Glue bearing about 50 downthrust no side thrust using plan template help establish angle careful keep glue out hole Bind bearing stick few tight turns thread reglue Add rear hook other end inserting small spur end stick Glue hook well Note ledge formed thebottom strip must right side model otherwise wont fit flat profile body Covering Remove balsa frames plan can used preparing blue tissue covering pieces Using scissors cut three pieces tissue wing pieces overlap dihedral joint stab profile body-with-fin pieces should least oversize along outlines Tape temporarily waxed paper-covered plan keeping tape outside portion will cover model Color top profile body dark blue marker refer profile follow line plan Color belly under wing white acrylic model shown photos slightly less white belly Draw cowl flaps exhaust torpedo door rudder hinge fine black felt-tip pen Draw control outlines wing stab insignia will added later Now comes hardest partcutting out white numerals must carefully cut bond paper using black numerals extra plan patterns Tape strip bond piece thin smooth cardboard tape trio numeral patterns over single piece Hold everything down tight cut along numeral edges new knife blade small straightedge like 4-in drafting triangle Cut out verticals angles finally horizontals youve careful will perfect white ID numeral under black pattern numbers have ruined just use pattern working plan try again Cut out star-and-bar insignia extra plan dark portion technically navy blue black close enough get away youre purist use blue marker color some bond paper cut white stars bars Continued page 178 February 1992 89 Peck-Polymers nylon bushing glued bound thread FAC No-Cai rules permit covering Just side model offset piece front Lsectlon motor stick water-shrink dope tissuepotato chip warps would result USE TO LOCATE DETAIL AND INSIGNIA DECOR. PLAN NTS INSIG CUT OUT CUT OUT x2 ADD NOSE PROFILE NOT TO SCALE STAB GEAR/S OPTIONAL 6TMPECK PROP 9 DK BLUE COWR BL4K IMED BLUECGj E STICKBIND KcAfrTICK ID NO BOND S. / ISTAR I-/ / 5 -ZcFELJ7P WING CUT OUT-COLOR BLUE WASH-IN WING 3/16 AT TIP LE HIGH 1/16 SLICED WING RIBS XQI/IGSH GUSSETS FIT INTO SLOT IN BODY 2 LJ CANOPY M FLY TO LEFT ONLY 90 Model Aviation LE COVER TOP MILITARY BLUE PECK TISSUE- DO NOT SHRINK OR DOPE COVERING FIN J UIU E FELT/P 7/ HPICK AERIALALL STRIP 1/16 SQ EXCEPT TIPSL- qpy STAB SLOT -%--___ COVER LSIDE BONDITE NCE _STARHOOK / f- SLOT ATE PARF BODY - -~SLIE~ A~--TE LE_________________________ MOTOR 14LOOP I/8eFAI DIHEDRAL BREAK COVER TOP ONLY IN 3 PIECES PROFILE WING RIB 11/4 DIHEDRAL UNDER TIP- FELTIP TRIM RIBS TO F/TAT FLOWN BY LT JG GEORGE BUSH USN VT51 WS SAN JACINTC BUSH TBM AVENGER DESIGNED/INKED BY DAVE LINSTRUM 119C February 1992 91 FULL SIZE FLYING ACES RUBBER POWER SCALE FREE FLIGHT TE NOCAL U V 1W a rim g4 wrrii NOW VAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF WNIATURE BEARINGS FOR AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS RE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS & ENGINES PHONE 407 998-0004 FAX 40 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE 1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe Arizona 85283 Newsletter Spotlight month spotlight beams across northern borders toward Ontario Canada Sam 86 Speaks newsletter originates Whereas title indicates publication might Old Timer oriented within lie wide variety articles regarding forms free flight subjects including Indoor Outdoor Rubber Glider items interest modern piston powered following Glib editor Dan OGrady provides easy reading Don Hannam pushes ten issues per year out door $10 money order No US checks please So send money order Don Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 Tell em heard about em Duration will n3HTi-r-J-F22 W F1l7~ B l KB RD FOR RIC PLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGINES 7040 W PALM ETVO PARK RD SUITE 2304 HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 probably forgive us long money order good e ya downwind II FF Avenger/Linstrum Continued page 89 out patterns glue blue area trim outline Cut canopy pattern plan copy Youll applying after covering profile body What bits paper Flip upside down piece clean newspaper spritz time 3M Spray-Ment aerosol rubber cement thats unavailable substitute thin coat Craft Bond Pick up tip X-Acto blade flip over apply appropriate locations using dotted lines will visible through tissue plan/profile guide Smooth down covering pieces mark corners proper alignment onto balsa frame cover outlines root ribs wing stab first apply Craft Bond thinned one-third water lay tissue top smooth out wrinkles Cover profile body left side RecognicedOSA CertifiedAndeesot File NoFile Nof Power E26226LR25154 Prodocfsfts Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1440 three packages 014 Pomempoles $400 per package * $200 shipping handlingl CT residents odd sales tao Prices subject change thithoug nonice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Per farther irnforrnranion deale p cnn nerrd SASk 8usiness Cord SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 905203 322-6294 Glue uprights outlines slot ribs covering body trickiest area cover recommended method spot glue nose tail confirm alignment lift up tissue glue top belly frame glue has set trim away excess tissue sharp X-Acto knife Trim tissue stab wing slots well Add canopy align carefully trim off excess Color canopy frame match top profile body using point dark blue marker may find blue Sharpie easier use wide-point marker slim frames Assembly Now have collection very military-looking parts its time put flying shape Fit stabilizer its slot Square up sighting top rear Apply drop Hot Stuff area leading trailing edges join fin hold joint until glue has set Carefully slip wing tip slot profile body slide wing place center rib inside slot will soon see whether slot right sizebut remember warned Add underwing piece youre using Tack glue bottom wing profile body Its necessary glue along ribjust leading BILL EFFINGER* SAYS Only PIann PatternTh 1/4 Scale WW 1 assorted designs want have selected ges alt time choose ito, patterns SE-5A tot part important endusice feature lid Seal. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 178, 180
You dont have approve George Bushs politics enjoy 16-in-wingspan No-Cal Profile Scale replica Grumman tor pedo bomber flew WW II U Dave VTO Linstrum IN 1943-a Lt jg George Bush US Navy Torpedo Squadron VT-51 flew Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber off Carrier USS San Jacinto future US president saw action South Pacific against Japanese shipping shot down earned Distinguished Flying Cross heroism extraordinary achievement aerial flight Whether approve way Bush has led country must admit showed bravery skill pilot aircraft made history naval baffles World War II Following custom young aviator nicknamed aircraft Barbara woman life rubber-powered Free Flight sport model 16-in-wingspan replica Bushs big blue bomber Built Flying Aces Club No-Cal Profile Scale rules airplane will reward lot fun small investment building time materials competition No-Cal has become almost expert-only event anyone minimal stick-and-tissue construction skills can build bird dont feel confident try couple AMA Delta Darts Peck ROGs other simple rubber power kits before attempting Avenger Flying Aces Club rules permit covering just side structure building model gear-up mode Covering time cut half theres no fragile landing gear constructalthough tail-arresting hook may added realism decorations equally simple numerals star-and-bar insignia canopy cut copies plan felt pen paint used coloring markings dont have February 1992 87 authors No-Cal Profile Scale Avenger covered Peck-Polymers blue tissue decorated Xerox insignia dark blue marker top white acrylic belly Completing detaiiwork cowl flaps torpedo bay doors etc drawn fine black felt-tip marker helper holding model pinching prop hub 14-In loop %-ln gray PAl rub ber wound 51 161 ratio winder rubber stretched out about twice length motor brought slowly attached rear hook under stab airbrush ace make nice-looking replica Materials have balsa stripper cut single sheet medium straight-grained A6 balsa three sizes strips /l6 sq /16 x /8 V16 X /l6 balsa strips may purchased instead Either way /16 sheet balsa will used slicing wing ribs Cut wing ribs using template made /32 ply Obtain matched set propulsion parts Peck-Polymers six-inch silver plastic prop nylon nose bearing washers pair %2 prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear hook 14-in loop %-in FAI Champion gray rubber sure have enough gumband make several motors sheet Peck-Polymers military blue Japanese tissue sufficient cover airframe tissue applied thinned Elmers Craft Bond white glue decorated dark blue waterproof marker white acrylic craft paint Use fine black felt-tip pen such Sharpie control outlines detail motor hook securely glued Hot Stuff UFO seven-second CyA cyanoacrylate glue bound ordinary sewing thread Use seven-second Hot Stuff UFO joints have difficulty making tight joints however substitute slower setting gap-filling variety Simple tools necessity building piece ceiling tile artists Fome-Core large enough accommodate centerfold plan surface must smooth flat soft enough accept dressmakers straight pins T-pins An X-Acto knife #11 blade small scissors pair needle-nose pliers will complete toolbox flying youll need small 51 ratio rubber winder Peck-Polymers Use either Peck rubber lube baby shampoo motors prevent chafing Finally go copy shop make two 11 x 17 Xeroxes full-size plan will taped building board other will cut up rib template pattern tip patterns insignia numerals canopy Tape sheet waxed paper over plan prevent balsa parts sticking its surface Now aircraft factory tooled up materials hand project can completed couple evenings Construction Build wing first stabilizer next profile body motor stick last wing stabilizer constructed much same way except stab entirely flat profile body has integral fin assembled motor stick glued body side until after model has covered wing stab have joined body Wing Make rib template %2 ply sanding smooth curve Slice nine 88 Model Aviation structure built entirely OT A-sq balsa except bits x A-In balsathe wing tips exampleand L-section motor stick wing ribs cut length rear fit Secure balsa outlines wax paper-covered plan pins crossed X curved wing ribs sliced indoor style horizontal-grainod sheet balsa using plywood template balsa cut width template template moved down successive rib finished ribs will have exactly right curve Left Peck-Polymers provides matched set propulsion parts six-inch plastic propeller nylon nose bearing pair 1/a wire prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear motor hook Right Peck-Polymers blue tissue covering adhered Elmers Craft Bond An artists brush used apply slightly thinned Craft Bond outlines root ribs wing stab before covering smoothed place covering trimmed #11 X-Acto knife White acrylic paint used decorate belly ribs horizontal-grained blank /16 sheet cut square width template Position template carefully near top blank make cut along curve discard scrap Move template down /16 eyeball make another cut use two strokes necessary finished ribs will have exactly right curve Slice two additional ribs slightly longer piece balsa will used form wing slot profile body extra length allows leading trailing edges center wing Pin leading trailing edge strips rough-cut tips plan tips cut sanded curved outline after assembly Pair pins X formation never pin through wood strips measuring less /16 x / Fit glue ribs center outward Trim rear fit taper main panels sure ribs dihedral breaks denoted small arrows plan good fit Raise tip 1A dihedral glue joints well add sheet gussets leading trailing edges found audio tape boxes work well shim up wing dihedral Stabilizer Build flat stab basically same way made wing rough-cut tips however made splicing /16 x /6 strip angle Cut tips shape using spare copy plan pattern sure center rib positioned straight Also make sure cutout trailing edge wide enough thickness fin Profile body flat profile body built much like stabilizer except larger includes some curved outline sticks Soak curved pieces saucer hot water about 30 seconds Dry off pin carefully plan using lots vertical pins along inside curve Allow assembly dry glue uprights Its important wing slot correctly located have accurate incidence Allow about Y32 between two long ribs slipping wing place Double-check slot wide enough accept wing root Flying Ace Gil Coughlin built test model made section under wing separate piece added after installing wing Remove bottom longeron cutting indicated arrows plan Mark couple uprights show motor stick will affixed after assembly Note bottom stick just kisses top slot high point rib Assemble motor stick two strips laminated third make ensures stick stays rigid motor tightly wound Note stick extends about beyond front profile body glued upright area under fin leading edge Affix nose bearing %-in-sq offset piece rear hook made extra prop shaft motor stick latter still unattached Glue bearing about 50 downthrust no side thrust using plan template help establish angle careful keep glue out hole Bind bearing stick few tight turns thread reglue Add rear hook other end inserting small spur end stick Glue hook well Note ledge formed thebottom strip must right side model otherwise wont fit flat profile body Covering Remove balsa frames plan can used preparing blue tissue covering pieces Using scissors cut three pieces tissue wing pieces overlap dihedral joint stab profile body-with-fin pieces should least oversize along outlines Tape temporarily waxed paper-covered plan keeping tape outside portion will cover model Color top profile body dark blue marker refer profile follow line plan Color belly under wing white acrylic model shown photos slightly less white belly Draw cowl flaps exhaust torpedo door rudder hinge fine black felt-tip pen Draw control outlines wing stab insignia will added later Now comes hardest partcutting out white numerals must carefully cut bond paper using black numerals extra plan patterns Tape strip bond piece thin smooth cardboard tape trio numeral patterns over single piece Hold everything down tight cut along numeral edges new knife blade small straightedge like 4-in drafting triangle Cut out verticals angles finally horizontals youve careful will perfect white ID numeral under black pattern numbers have ruined just use pattern working plan try again Cut out star-and-bar insignia extra plan dark portion technically navy blue black close enough get away youre purist use blue marker color some bond paper cut white stars bars Continued page 178 February 1992 89 Peck-Polymers nylon bushing glued bound thread FAC No-Cai rules permit covering Just side model offset piece front Lsectlon motor stick water-shrink dope tissuepotato chip warps would result USE TO LOCATE DETAIL AND INSIGNIA DECOR. PLAN NTS INSIG CUT OUT CUT OUT x2 ADD NOSE PROFILE NOT TO SCALE STAB GEAR/S OPTIONAL 6TMPECK PROP 9 DK BLUE COWR BL4K IMED BLUECGj E STICKBIND KcAfrTICK ID NO BOND S. / ISTAR I-/ / 5 -ZcFELJ7P WING CUT OUT-COLOR BLUE WASH-IN WING 3/16 AT TIP LE HIGH 1/16 SLICED WING RIBS XQI/IGSH GUSSETS FIT INTO SLOT IN BODY 2 LJ CANOPY M FLY TO LEFT ONLY 90 Model Aviation LE COVER TOP MILITARY BLUE PECK TISSUE- DO NOT SHRINK OR DOPE COVERING FIN J UIU E FELT/P 7/ HPICK AERIALALL STRIP 1/16 SQ EXCEPT TIPSL- qpy STAB SLOT -%--___ COVER LSIDE BONDITE NCE _STARHOOK / f- SLOT ATE PARF BODY - -~SLIE~ A~--TE LE_________________________ MOTOR 14LOOP I/8eFAI DIHEDRAL BREAK COVER TOP ONLY IN 3 PIECES PROFILE WING RIB 11/4 DIHEDRAL UNDER TIP- FELTIP TRIM RIBS TO F/TAT FLOWN BY LT JG GEORGE BUSH USN VT51 WS SAN JACINTC BUSH TBM AVENGER DESIGNED/INKED BY DAVE LINSTRUM 119C February 1992 91 FULL SIZE FLYING ACES RUBBER POWER SCALE FREE FLIGHT TE NOCAL U V 1W a rim g4 wrrii NOW VAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF WNIATURE BEARINGS FOR AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS RE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS & ENGINES PHONE 407 998-0004 FAX 40 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE 1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe Arizona 85283 Newsletter Spotlight month spotlight beams across northern borders toward Ontario Canada Sam 86 Speaks newsletter originates Whereas title indicates publication might Old Timer oriented within lie wide variety articles regarding forms free flight subjects including Indoor Outdoor Rubber Glider items interest modern piston powered following Glib editor Dan OGrady provides easy reading Don Hannam pushes ten issues per year out door $10 money order No US checks please So send money order Don Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 Tell em heard about em Duration will n3HTi-r-J-F22 W F1l7~ B l KB RD FOR RIC PLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGINES 7040 W PALM ETVO PARK RD SUITE 2304 HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 probably forgive us long money order good e ya downwind II FF Avenger/Linstrum Continued page 89 out patterns glue blue area trim outline Cut canopy pattern plan copy Youll applying after covering profile body What bits paper Flip upside down piece clean newspaper spritz time 3M Spray-Ment aerosol rubber cement thats unavailable substitute thin coat Craft Bond Pick up tip X-Acto blade flip over apply appropriate locations using dotted lines will visible through tissue plan/profile guide Smooth down covering pieces mark corners proper alignment onto balsa frame cover outlines root ribs wing stab first apply Craft Bond thinned one-third water lay tissue top smooth out wrinkles Cover profile body left side RecognicedOSA CertifiedAndeesot File NoFile Nof Power E26226LR25154 Prodocfsfts Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1440 three packages 014 Pomempoles $400 per package * $200 shipping handlingl CT residents odd sales tao Prices subject change thithoug nonice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Per farther irnforrnranion deale p cnn nerrd SASk 8usiness Cord SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 905203 322-6294 Glue uprights outlines slot ribs covering body trickiest area cover recommended method spot glue nose tail confirm alignment lift up tissue glue top belly frame glue has set trim away excess tissue sharp X-Acto knife Trim tissue stab wing slots well Add canopy align carefully trim off excess Color canopy frame match top profile body using point dark blue marker may find blue Sharpie easier use wide-point marker slim frames Assembly Now have collection very military-looking parts its time put flying shape Fit stabilizer its slot Square up sighting top rear Apply drop Hot Stuff area leading trailing edges join fin hold joint until glue has set Carefully slip wing tip slot profile body slide wing place center rib inside slot will soon see whether slot right sizebut remember warned Add underwing piece youre using Tack glue bottom wing profile body Its necessary glue along ribjust leading BILL EFFINGER* SAYS Only PIann PatternTh 1/4 Scale WW 1 assorted designs want have selected ges alt time choose ito, patterns SE-5A tot part important endusice feature lid Seal. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 178, 180
You dont have approve George Bushs politics enjoy 16-in-wingspan No-Cal Profile Scale replica Grumman tor pedo bomber flew WW II U Dave VTO Linstrum IN 1943-a Lt jg George Bush US Navy Torpedo Squadron VT-51 flew Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber off Carrier USS San Jacinto future US president saw action South Pacific against Japanese shipping shot down earned Distinguished Flying Cross heroism extraordinary achievement aerial flight Whether approve way Bush has led country must admit showed bravery skill pilot aircraft made history naval baffles World War II Following custom young aviator nicknamed aircraft Barbara woman life rubber-powered Free Flight sport model 16-in-wingspan replica Bushs big blue bomber Built Flying Aces Club No-Cal Profile Scale rules airplane will reward lot fun small investment building time materials competition No-Cal has become almost expert-only event anyone minimal stick-and-tissue construction skills can build bird dont feel confident try couple AMA Delta Darts Peck ROGs other simple rubber power kits before attempting Avenger Flying Aces Club rules permit covering just side structure building model gear-up mode Covering time cut half theres no fragile landing gear constructalthough tail-arresting hook may added realism decorations equally simple numerals star-and-bar insignia canopy cut copies plan felt pen paint used coloring markings dont have February 1992 87 authors No-Cal Profile Scale Avenger covered Peck-Polymers blue tissue decorated Xerox insignia dark blue marker top white acrylic belly Completing detaiiwork cowl flaps torpedo bay doors etc drawn fine black felt-tip marker helper holding model pinching prop hub 14-In loop %-ln gray PAl rub ber wound 51 161 ratio winder rubber stretched out about twice length motor brought slowly attached rear hook under stab airbrush ace make nice-looking replica Materials have balsa stripper cut single sheet medium straight-grained A6 balsa three sizes strips /l6 sq /16 x /8 V16 X /l6 balsa strips may purchased instead Either way /16 sheet balsa will used slicing wing ribs Cut wing ribs using template made /32 ply Obtain matched set propulsion parts Peck-Polymers six-inch silver plastic prop nylon nose bearing washers pair %2 prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear hook 14-in loop %-in FAI Champion gray rubber sure have enough gumband make several motors sheet Peck-Polymers military blue Japanese tissue sufficient cover airframe tissue applied thinned Elmers Craft Bond white glue decorated dark blue waterproof marker white acrylic craft paint Use fine black felt-tip pen such Sharpie control outlines detail motor hook securely glued Hot Stuff UFO seven-second CyA cyanoacrylate glue bound ordinary sewing thread Use seven-second Hot Stuff UFO joints have difficulty making tight joints however substitute slower setting gap-filling variety Simple tools necessity building piece ceiling tile artists Fome-Core large enough accommodate centerfold plan surface must smooth flat soft enough accept dressmakers straight pins T-pins An X-Acto knife #11 blade small scissors pair needle-nose pliers will complete toolbox flying youll need small 51 ratio rubber winder Peck-Polymers Use either Peck rubber lube baby shampoo motors prevent chafing Finally go copy shop make two 11 x 17 Xeroxes full-size plan will taped building board other will cut up rib template pattern tip patterns insignia numerals canopy Tape sheet waxed paper over plan prevent balsa parts sticking its surface Now aircraft factory tooled up materials hand project can completed couple evenings Construction Build wing first stabilizer next profile body motor stick last wing stabilizer constructed much same way except stab entirely flat profile body has integral fin assembled motor stick glued body side until after model has covered wing stab have joined body Wing Make rib template %2 ply sanding smooth curve Slice nine 88 Model Aviation structure built entirely OT A-sq balsa except bits x A-In balsathe wing tips exampleand L-section motor stick wing ribs cut length rear fit Secure balsa outlines wax paper-covered plan pins crossed X curved wing ribs sliced indoor style horizontal-grainod sheet balsa using plywood template balsa cut width template template moved down successive rib finished ribs will have exactly right curve Left Peck-Polymers provides matched set propulsion parts six-inch plastic propeller nylon nose bearing pair 1/a wire prop shafts extra prop shaft bent rear motor hook Right Peck-Polymers blue tissue covering adhered Elmers Craft Bond An artists brush used apply slightly thinned Craft Bond outlines root ribs wing stab before covering smoothed place covering trimmed #11 X-Acto knife White acrylic paint used decorate belly ribs horizontal-grained blank /16 sheet cut square width template Position template carefully near top blank make cut along curve discard scrap Move template down /16 eyeball make another cut use two strokes necessary finished ribs will have exactly right curve Slice two additional ribs slightly longer piece balsa will used form wing slot profile body extra length allows leading trailing edges center wing Pin leading trailing edge strips rough-cut tips plan tips cut sanded curved outline after assembly Pair pins X formation never pin through wood strips measuring less /16 x / Fit glue ribs center outward Trim rear fit taper main panels sure ribs dihedral breaks denoted small arrows plan good fit Raise tip 1A dihedral glue joints well add sheet gussets leading trailing edges found audio tape boxes work well shim up wing dihedral Stabilizer Build flat stab basically same way made wing rough-cut tips however made splicing /16 x /6 strip angle Cut tips shape using spare copy plan pattern sure center rib positioned straight Also make sure cutout trailing edge wide enough thickness fin Profile body flat profile body built much like stabilizer except larger includes some curved outline sticks Soak curved pieces saucer hot water about 30 seconds Dry off pin carefully plan using lots vertical pins along inside curve Allow assembly dry glue uprights Its important wing slot correctly located have accurate incidence Allow about Y32 between two long ribs slipping wing place Double-check slot wide enough accept wing root Flying Ace Gil Coughlin built test model made section under wing separate piece added after installing wing Remove bottom longeron cutting indicated arrows plan Mark couple uprights show motor stick will affixed after assembly Note bottom stick just kisses top slot high point rib Assemble motor stick two strips laminated third make ensures stick stays rigid motor tightly wound Note stick extends about beyond front profile body glued upright area under fin leading edge Affix nose bearing %-in-sq offset piece rear hook made extra prop shaft motor stick latter still unattached Glue bearing about 50 downthrust no side thrust using plan template help establish angle careful keep glue out hole Bind bearing stick few tight turns thread reglue Add rear hook other end inserting small spur end stick Glue hook well Note ledge formed thebottom strip must right side model otherwise wont fit flat profile body Covering Remove balsa frames plan can used preparing blue tissue covering pieces Using scissors cut three pieces tissue wing pieces overlap dihedral joint stab profile body-with-fin pieces should least oversize along outlines Tape temporarily waxed paper-covered plan keeping tape outside portion will cover model Color top profile body dark blue marker refer profile follow line plan Color belly under wing white acrylic model shown photos slightly less white belly Draw cowl flaps exhaust torpedo door rudder hinge fine black felt-tip pen Draw control outlines wing stab insignia will added later Now comes hardest partcutting out white numerals must carefully cut bond paper using black numerals extra plan patterns Tape strip bond piece thin smooth cardboard tape trio numeral patterns over single piece Hold everything down tight cut along numeral edges new knife blade small straightedge like 4-in drafting triangle Cut out verticals angles finally horizontals youve careful will perfect white ID numeral under black pattern numbers have ruined just use pattern working plan try again Cut out star-and-bar insignia extra plan dark portion technically navy blue black close enough get away youre purist use blue marker color some bond paper cut white stars bars Continued page 178 February 1992 89 Peck-Polymers nylon bushing glued bound thread FAC No-Cai rules permit covering Just side model offset piece front Lsectlon motor stick water-shrink dope tissuepotato chip warps would result USE TO LOCATE DETAIL AND INSIGNIA DECOR. PLAN NTS INSIG CUT OUT CUT OUT x2 ADD NOSE PROFILE NOT TO SCALE STAB GEAR/S OPTIONAL 6TMPECK PROP 9 DK BLUE COWR BL4K IMED BLUECGj E STICKBIND KcAfrTICK ID NO BOND S. / ISTAR I-/ / 5 -ZcFELJ7P WING CUT OUT-COLOR BLUE WASH-IN WING 3/16 AT TIP LE HIGH 1/16 SLICED WING RIBS XQI/IGSH GUSSETS FIT INTO SLOT IN BODY 2 LJ CANOPY M FLY TO LEFT ONLY 90 Model Aviation LE COVER TOP MILITARY BLUE PECK TISSUE- DO NOT SHRINK OR DOPE COVERING FIN J UIU E FELT/P 7/ HPICK AERIALALL STRIP 1/16 SQ EXCEPT TIPSL- qpy STAB SLOT -%--___ COVER LSIDE BONDITE NCE _STARHOOK / f- SLOT ATE PARF BODY - -~SLIE~ A~--TE LE_________________________ MOTOR 14LOOP I/8eFAI DIHEDRAL BREAK COVER TOP ONLY IN 3 PIECES PROFILE WING RIB 11/4 DIHEDRAL UNDER TIP- FELTIP TRIM RIBS TO F/TAT FLOWN BY LT JG GEORGE BUSH USN VT51 WS SAN JACINTC BUSH TBM AVENGER DESIGNED/INKED BY DAVE LINSTRUM 119C February 1992 91 FULL SIZE FLYING ACES RUBBER POWER SCALE FREE FLIGHT TE NOCAL U V 1W a rim g4 wrrii NOW VAILABLE ENGINE BEARINGS ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF WNIATURE BEARINGS FOR AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS RE BEARING SPECIALISTS CALL OR WRITE FOR BEST PRICES OR SEND $300 FOR BEARING GUIDE FOR MODELS & ENGINES PHONE 407 998-0004 FAX 40 998-0119 NORTH AMERICA TOLL-FREE 1-800-332-3256 US 1-800-553-3256 CANADA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe Arizona 85283 Newsletter Spotlight month spotlight beams across northern borders toward Ontario Canada Sam 86 Speaks newsletter originates Whereas title indicates publication might Old Timer oriented within lie wide variety articles regarding forms free flight subjects including Indoor Outdoor Rubber Glider items interest modern piston powered following Glib editor Dan OGrady provides easy reading Don Hannam pushes ten issues per year out door $10 money order No US checks please So send money order Don Hannam 2229 Prescott Hwy 16 Nepean Ontario Canada K2E 6Z8 Tell em heard about em Duration will n3HTi-r-J-F22 W F1l7~ B l KB RD FOR RIC PLANES HELICOPTERS & ENGINES 7040 W PALM ETVO PARK RD SUITE 2304 HA BOCA RATON FL 33433 probably forgive us long money order good e ya downwind II FF Avenger/Linstrum Continued page 89 out patterns glue blue area trim outline Cut canopy pattern plan copy Youll applying after covering profile body What bits paper Flip upside down piece clean newspaper spritz time 3M Spray-Ment aerosol rubber cement thats unavailable substitute thin coat Craft Bond Pick up tip X-Acto blade flip over apply appropriate locations using dotted lines will visible through tissue plan/profile guide Smooth down covering pieces mark corners proper alignment onto balsa frame cover outlines root ribs wing stab first apply Craft Bond thinned one-third water lay tissue top smooth out wrinkles Cover profile body left side RecognicedOSA CertifiedAndeesot File NoFile Nof Power E26226LR25154 Prodocfsfts Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $1440 three packages 014 Pomempoles $400 per package * $200 shipping handlingl CT residents odd sales tao Prices subject change thithoug nonice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Per farther irnforrnranion deale p cnn nerrd SASk 8usiness Cord SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 905203 322-6294 Glue uprights outlines slot ribs covering body trickiest area cover recommended method spot glue nose tail confirm alignment lift up tissue glue top belly frame glue has set trim away excess tissue sharp X-Acto knife Trim tissue stab wing slots well Add canopy align carefully trim off excess Color canopy frame match top profile body using point dark blue marker may find blue Sharpie easier use wide-point marker slim frames Assembly Now have collection very military-looking parts its time put flying shape Fit stabilizer its slot Square up sighting top rear Apply drop Hot Stuff area leading trailing edges join fin hold joint until glue has set Carefully slip wing tip slot profile body slide wing place center rib inside slot will soon see whether slot right sizebut remember warned Add underwing piece youre using Tack glue bottom wing profile body Its necessary glue along ribjust leading BILL EFFINGER* SAYS Only PIann PatternTh 1/4 Scale WW 1 assorted designs want have selected ges alt time choose ito, patterns SE-5A tot part important endusice feature lid Seal. 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