RC Giant Scale airplanes like Fokker CIII John LOCKWOOd may aiso fit criteria RC Sport Scale Precision Scale total model weight engine displacement right Slightly different preparation scale documentation may needed particular event selected Competition rules dont allow plane entered event per contest Photos bythe author Casefor / 4 ~Scale Documentation II MY EXPERIENCES last decade competitor judge Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale contests have given opinion too few modelers give proper emphasis very important part overall com petitive efforts scale documentation spending literally hundreds thou sands hours construction detailing phases airplane mod elers spend little effort putting together very standards models great points Scale competition de pend upon documentation provide judges article can help put together package makes model building flying skills U Larry Kruse will judgedstandards con testants should establish provide judges form good documen tation scope problem Lets examine judging process works Scale General section AMA Official ModelAircraft Regulations 1986-8 7 says An AMA Scale event consists two partsStatic Judging Flight Judging Although criteria judging differs between among various classes Scale models official score invariably includes both static flight scores . Looking particular rule translates various events find extremely high percentage signed static points measured directly whatever scale documentation pres ent model effect judged basis well conforms paper work hand Broken down category excluding RC Helicopters scale documentation criteria following assigned static points percentages vs static points based upon documentation RC Precision Scale FAI rules 55 out 65 points 85% RC Giant Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale Sailplanes 65 out 105 points 62% CL Precision Scale 250 out 450 points 85% CL Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% FF Gas Scale 250 out 450 points 56% 36 Model Aviation FE Rubber Scale 80 out 100 points 80% FE Peanut Scale 18 out 27 points 67% As table indicates clearly over half static points categories three-quarters static points some categories tied directly scale documentation effort Scale docu mentation comes sharp focus major determinant ends up winners circle examining scale documentation found typically contest judge will beautifully-built FBF3 Hellcat work Shailesh Patel its panel lines engine detailing weathered finish could easily entered RC Precision Scale event requires much ex tensive documentation Sport Scale since PAl rules used Precision Scale give credit some scale details considered Sport Scale class find combination following vari ables three major areas Written Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Gives historical back ground aircraft 3 Good Gives documentation sources support data including statement Built Roland BaitesthisJunkersJu-Bsis good example CL Precision Scale builders art twin engines re tractable gear its worth 20% bonus flight points Static scale points however still depend closely model du plicates original full-scale aircraft static points awarded compar ing model documentation materials scale model built applicable 4 Excellent Gives documentation sources support data statement scale used construction applicable verified comment color mark ings 5 Extraneous Gives lengthy tedious history craft offers no verified data information useful judging process Photo Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Meets photo require ment 3 Fair Shows subject several angles black-and-white 4 Good Shows subject several angles detail shots B&W 5 Excellent Shows subject several angles detail shots color B&W 6 Extraneous Shows subject aircraft well several others markings details evident model being judged Ed izzos photo documentation shows resplendent red finish model Leo Loudenslagers Laser 200 duplicates finish originai airplane Elements such glossiness models finish compared full-size aircrafts taken consideration bythe judges Documen tation should provide proof accuracy April 1987 37 port 28 Cl Pursuit Granger Williams excellent candidate high scores finish color markings documentation supports color scheme Three-View Drawing equivalent 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Poorly rendered non-de tailed copy Scale ruler required omit ted 3 Good Well-rendered line tone drawing pertinent details evident Scale ruler required included 4 Extraneous Two three-views different sources Model appears conform portions Scale ruler required included matches three-view too occasions presentations tend fit minimal nonexistent classifications rather good excel lent strange thing times actual models better average excellent quality plac ing contests usually isnt high because documentation doesnt match mod el terms quality static score suffers Notice also damage can done scores having extraneous confusing material presentation Photos DaveJohnsons DeHaviliand Tiger Moth 82A good example model copied ific full-size aircraftin case trainerforthe DeHavilland School Flying Good photographs three-view drawing will help Johnsons scores accuracy outline finish color markings dont match details model extra three-view drawing shows variant version written material doesnt address judging issues may actually cost model points should confuse quantity quality presentation no minimum weight limit documentation material Solutions packaging Documentation materials should hand prior starting construction model am constantly amazed mail requests receive go something like Dear Sir have constructed exact RC Scale model Spitfire RAF markings am seeking three-view photos match mod el Can help Invariably answer No Im sorry cant help Apparently what happens well-intentioned people begin con struction plane later decide enter competition thereby setting off frantic scavenger hunt material seems support what have done Such efforts doomed failure certainly relegated partial success low static scores Relatively simpie models like Dick Hansons Dalotel DM-1 65 viable RC Sport Scale subjectsespecially well-documented Since no complexity bonus points awarded RC SportScale category event logical place make competi tion beginning Sport Scale very popular 38 Model Aviation Documentation material must gath ered prior making decision build model Collecting data during con struction process risky best may result wholesale overhaul alreadyfinished components things bit out synch truth completeness documentation should help make build/no-build decision personally have several aircraft have holding pattern over year because Ive unable collect pertinent documentation often slow process requires great amount patience persistence also rewarding process once material collected threedimensional flying model arises flat pages often faded photos hand probably good sources scale documentation now ever have past Without citing specific sources could ma terial separate article begin looking local library step will put touch inter-library loan can get almost anything part country given enough time Other good sources various local regional national air museums Experimental Aircraft Association aviation manufactur ers distributors commercial photo documentation services aviation maga zines etc list seems almost endless look true perspective does however require effort time collect everything need Once collected packaging material make favorable impression judges important youve taken time patiently collect material exercised self-discipline required complete detailed Scale model makes little sense cram documentation paperwork helter-skelter folder vain hope judges will recognize intent ganize material cogent logical formatone thats easy judges read examine gives feeling have researched mod el thoroughly presented complete doc umentation evidence following format outline might several could select I Cover Sheet II Written Commentary a Scale documentation sources b Scale outline structure com mentary c Scale deviations d Color marking commentary III Three-View equivalent a Include scale ruler applicable IV Color Marking Documentation V Photos Support Materials Cal Bob Thackors Kyushu Shinden has details such sliding canopy snd rivet snd panel lines will earn static scale points properly documented drawings photos An interesting side note Dummy pilots officiallyscored like Thackers scale head band will make impression judges Some discussion element may appropriate help tie together Cover Sheet absolutely es sential presentation has begin some cover sheet good way start should have name aircraft model number applicable such Dalotel DM-165 centered some place page Heres chance little creative too use line drawings integration photo inclusion graphics enhance page used title pages pamphlets books magazines produce booklet such page leaves looking bit naked incom plete About author Larry Kruse has actively involved competition Scale model construction flying judging over past 10 years three-time Free Flight Scale National Champion frequent con tributor model designs technical ar ticles other magazines Kruse currently regular columnist Flying Models magazine Written Commentary dont need Pulitzer prize winner area should done clear concise language typed presentation must makes no difference legible handwriting typed commentary just looks pro fessional worth impression points commentary should very specific ally point out down page numbers what sources used documentation also should comment closely followed scale outlines structures spacing number ribs exact scale duplication original aircraft say same holds true other exact replications model certain however three-view drawing and/or photos support assertions before make Likewise point out intentional scale deviations such dihedral stabilizer area Help make judges work easier letting him know aware what doing made deviations reasons Such commentary helps support feeling command project outset have researched well imply have obligation point out mistakes errors model means protect own interests Color markings another area should included written com mentary color photos part presentation have oppor tunity call attention reference source and/or point out what manner have duplicated given color scheme Three-View Drawing possible three-view should clear line tone drawing showing top side front view aircraft Hopefully threeview obtained also shows pertinent details have included model magazine factory archive drawings common sources three-view drawings dont overlook possibility producing own per AMA rule bookremembering course such renderings must authenticated member Scale Contest Board other acceptable authority scale ruler required must provide scale used aircraft three-view drawing cluded documentation AMA rule book good source make scale ruler judges will total loss to measure compare Continued page 138 April 1987 39 V7Fvr PAN FUNG FT PAN ROLIfl PLAN 819 FThGLSSS CWLS$20 Arno PXi N PARTS PO BOX 939 OJkJ NY IA760 32 ADD I2%WTTWWY Aim BX tang begin shudder everything stopped flying right front No problem plane though just apply power continue nothing happened just slight pause climb out gallery behind agreed other airplane would have crashed least six times light wing loading forgiving nature airplane will let get away things might kill heavier model few weeks ago very windy day couldnt resist temptation try hov ering model wind ground speed dropped zero could make model rise fall playing throttle otherwise sat motionless just over head Midget Mustang such versatile airplane really does makes flying fun Scale Doc/Kruse Continued page 39 model its drawings scale ruler omitted loss points will dis astrous Color Markings Documentation have separate authenticated state ment color markings paint chips photos specifically included show color markings place include things Also include some sort labeling system brief commentary intent purpose display judges will know what youre trying show Photos Other Supporting Matedais last area along threeview probably critical far securing good static points photos displayed should aircraft have modeled Photos support efforts should discarded unless some specific logical reason clusion possible brief caption line under photo also useful help judges see what want see Good crisp black-and-white photos no smaller 4 x 5 very useful Color pictures better unless colors chosen aircraft documentation material should placed sequentially binder some sort prefer three-ring loose-leaf binder preferably oolor complimentary model Since several people will hand ling material during course contest season its best place page inside clear acetate page protector avail able office supply house scale ruler should also placed within binder possible should attached some way prevent being lost made card stock holes may punched will fit three-ring binder plastic ruler try attaching Velcro inside cover binder As stated FAT RC CL Scale rules Proof scale responsibility contestant Hopefully exercising same diligence collecting organizing packaging scale documentation typically evident construction model builder will find himself winners circle far consistently Good luck next Scale project RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 41 also outstanding builders creative ideas such Ken Stuhr builds some beautiful fast models comparable anything coming Out Europe Jim Riggle Portland currently dulging himself Marks Models -scale ASW-20 project should beautiful sight see could go on know clubs have individuals never hear about wish did hill heights vary 600 1100 ftwith wind direction being little conse quence least site should work conditionall within 15-mile radius Inciden tally over Oregon coast spec tacular site known Cascade Head 1295 ft high looks directly Onto ocean lift dies landings can made face bill quite nice grass Anyone wanting fly us can contact 632 Meadows F Richland WA 99352 Thanks report Wil sounds like slopes just what Bill Liscomb looking Wil sent quite few photos letter taken top slope shows huge absolutely beautiful valley down below Unfortunately lacked sufficient contrast print magazine Wils other photos show range plane types can flown slopefrom /4-scalers Thermal ships jetFokker D-VII VK Model Aircraft PO Box 3007 Aurora 1160505 312-357-1883 ZMA Name Street Addreas City StateZip 138 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 38, 39, 138
RC Giant Scale airplanes like Fokker CIII John LOCKWOOd may aiso fit criteria RC Sport Scale Precision Scale total model weight engine displacement right Slightly different preparation scale documentation may needed particular event selected Competition rules dont allow plane entered event per contest Photos bythe author Casefor / 4 ~Scale Documentation II MY EXPERIENCES last decade competitor judge Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale contests have given opinion too few modelers give proper emphasis very important part overall com petitive efforts scale documentation spending literally hundreds thou sands hours construction detailing phases airplane mod elers spend little effort putting together very standards models great points Scale competition de pend upon documentation provide judges article can help put together package makes model building flying skills U Larry Kruse will judgedstandards con testants should establish provide judges form good documen tation scope problem Lets examine judging process works Scale General section AMA Official ModelAircraft Regulations 1986-8 7 says An AMA Scale event consists two partsStatic Judging Flight Judging Although criteria judging differs between among various classes Scale models official score invariably includes both static flight scores . Looking particular rule translates various events find extremely high percentage signed static points measured directly whatever scale documentation pres ent model effect judged basis well conforms paper work hand Broken down category excluding RC Helicopters scale documentation criteria following assigned static points percentages vs static points based upon documentation RC Precision Scale FAI rules 55 out 65 points 85% RC Giant Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale Sailplanes 65 out 105 points 62% CL Precision Scale 250 out 450 points 85% CL Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% FF Gas Scale 250 out 450 points 56% 36 Model Aviation FE Rubber Scale 80 out 100 points 80% FE Peanut Scale 18 out 27 points 67% As table indicates clearly over half static points categories three-quarters static points some categories tied directly scale documentation effort Scale docu mentation comes sharp focus major determinant ends up winners circle examining scale documentation found typically contest judge will beautifully-built FBF3 Hellcat work Shailesh Patel its panel lines engine detailing weathered finish could easily entered RC Precision Scale event requires much ex tensive documentation Sport Scale since PAl rules used Precision Scale give credit some scale details considered Sport Scale class find combination following vari ables three major areas Written Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Gives historical back ground aircraft 3 Good Gives documentation sources support data including statement Built Roland BaitesthisJunkersJu-Bsis good example CL Precision Scale builders art twin engines re tractable gear its worth 20% bonus flight points Static scale points however still depend closely model du plicates original full-scale aircraft static points awarded compar ing model documentation materials scale model built applicable 4 Excellent Gives documentation sources support data statement scale used construction applicable verified comment color mark ings 5 Extraneous Gives lengthy tedious history craft offers no verified data information useful judging process Photo Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Meets photo require ment 3 Fair Shows subject several angles black-and-white 4 Good Shows subject several angles detail shots B&W 5 Excellent Shows subject several angles detail shots color B&W 6 Extraneous Shows subject aircraft well several others markings details evident model being judged Ed izzos photo documentation shows resplendent red finish model Leo Loudenslagers Laser 200 duplicates finish originai airplane Elements such glossiness models finish compared full-size aircrafts taken consideration bythe judges Documen tation should provide proof accuracy April 1987 37 port 28 Cl Pursuit Granger Williams excellent candidate high scores finish color markings documentation supports color scheme Three-View Drawing equivalent 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Poorly rendered non-de tailed copy Scale ruler required omit ted 3 Good Well-rendered line tone drawing pertinent details evident Scale ruler required included 4 Extraneous Two three-views different sources Model appears conform portions Scale ruler required included matches three-view too occasions presentations tend fit minimal nonexistent classifications rather good excel lent strange thing times actual models better average excellent quality plac ing contests usually isnt high because documentation doesnt match mod el terms quality static score suffers Notice also damage can done scores having extraneous confusing material presentation Photos DaveJohnsons DeHaviliand Tiger Moth 82A good example model copied ific full-size aircraftin case trainerforthe DeHavilland School Flying Good photographs three-view drawing will help Johnsons scores accuracy outline finish color markings dont match details model extra three-view drawing shows variant version written material doesnt address judging issues may actually cost model points should confuse quantity quality presentation no minimum weight limit documentation material Solutions packaging Documentation materials should hand prior starting construction model am constantly amazed mail requests receive go something like Dear Sir have constructed exact RC Scale model Spitfire RAF markings am seeking three-view photos match mod el Can help Invariably answer No Im sorry cant help Apparently what happens well-intentioned people begin con struction plane later decide enter competition thereby setting off frantic scavenger hunt material seems support what have done Such efforts doomed failure certainly relegated partial success low static scores Relatively simpie models like Dick Hansons Dalotel DM-1 65 viable RC Sport Scale subjectsespecially well-documented Since no complexity bonus points awarded RC SportScale category event logical place make competi tion beginning Sport Scale very popular 38 Model Aviation Documentation material must gath ered prior making decision build model Collecting data during con struction process risky best may result wholesale overhaul alreadyfinished components things bit out synch truth completeness documentation should help make build/no-build decision personally have several aircraft have holding pattern over year because Ive unable collect pertinent documentation often slow process requires great amount patience persistence also rewarding process once material collected threedimensional flying model arises flat pages often faded photos hand probably good sources scale documentation now ever have past Without citing specific sources could ma terial separate article begin looking local library step will put touch inter-library loan can get almost anything part country given enough time Other good sources various local regional national air museums Experimental Aircraft Association aviation manufactur ers distributors commercial photo documentation services aviation maga zines etc list seems almost endless look true perspective does however require effort time collect everything need Once collected packaging material make favorable impression judges important youve taken time patiently collect material exercised self-discipline required complete detailed Scale model makes little sense cram documentation paperwork helter-skelter folder vain hope judges will recognize intent ganize material cogent logical formatone thats easy judges read examine gives feeling have researched mod el thoroughly presented complete doc umentation evidence following format outline might several could select I Cover Sheet II Written Commentary a Scale documentation sources b Scale outline structure com mentary c Scale deviations d Color marking commentary III Three-View equivalent a Include scale ruler applicable IV Color Marking Documentation V Photos Support Materials Cal Bob Thackors Kyushu Shinden has details such sliding canopy snd rivet snd panel lines will earn static scale points properly documented drawings photos An interesting side note Dummy pilots officiallyscored like Thackers scale head band will make impression judges Some discussion element may appropriate help tie together Cover Sheet absolutely es sential presentation has begin some cover sheet good way start should have name aircraft model number applicable such Dalotel DM-165 centered some place page Heres chance little creative too use line drawings integration photo inclusion graphics enhance page used title pages pamphlets books magazines produce booklet such page leaves looking bit naked incom plete About author Larry Kruse has actively involved competition Scale model construction flying judging over past 10 years three-time Free Flight Scale National Champion frequent con tributor model designs technical ar ticles other magazines Kruse currently regular columnist Flying Models magazine Written Commentary dont need Pulitzer prize winner area should done clear concise language typed presentation must makes no difference legible handwriting typed commentary just looks pro fessional worth impression points commentary should very specific ally point out down page numbers what sources used documentation also should comment closely followed scale outlines structures spacing number ribs exact scale duplication original aircraft say same holds true other exact replications model certain however three-view drawing and/or photos support assertions before make Likewise point out intentional scale deviations such dihedral stabilizer area Help make judges work easier letting him know aware what doing made deviations reasons Such commentary helps support feeling command project outset have researched well imply have obligation point out mistakes errors model means protect own interests Color markings another area should included written com mentary color photos part presentation have oppor tunity call attention reference source and/or point out what manner have duplicated given color scheme Three-View Drawing possible three-view should clear line tone drawing showing top side front view aircraft Hopefully threeview obtained also shows pertinent details have included model magazine factory archive drawings common sources three-view drawings dont overlook possibility producing own per AMA rule bookremembering course such renderings must authenticated member Scale Contest Board other acceptable authority scale ruler required must provide scale used aircraft three-view drawing cluded documentation AMA rule book good source make scale ruler judges will total loss to measure compare Continued page 138 April 1987 39 V7Fvr PAN FUNG FT PAN ROLIfl PLAN 819 FThGLSSS CWLS$20 Arno PXi N PARTS PO BOX 939 OJkJ NY IA760 32 ADD I2%WTTWWY Aim BX tang begin shudder everything stopped flying right front No problem plane though just apply power continue nothing happened just slight pause climb out gallery behind agreed other airplane would have crashed least six times light wing loading forgiving nature airplane will let get away things might kill heavier model few weeks ago very windy day couldnt resist temptation try hov ering model wind ground speed dropped zero could make model rise fall playing throttle otherwise sat motionless just over head Midget Mustang such versatile airplane really does makes flying fun Scale Doc/Kruse Continued page 39 model its drawings scale ruler omitted loss points will dis astrous Color Markings Documentation have separate authenticated state ment color markings paint chips photos specifically included show color markings place include things Also include some sort labeling system brief commentary intent purpose display judges will know what youre trying show Photos Other Supporting Matedais last area along threeview probably critical far securing good static points photos displayed should aircraft have modeled Photos support efforts should discarded unless some specific logical reason clusion possible brief caption line under photo also useful help judges see what want see Good crisp black-and-white photos no smaller 4 x 5 very useful Color pictures better unless colors chosen aircraft documentation material should placed sequentially binder some sort prefer three-ring loose-leaf binder preferably oolor complimentary model Since several people will hand ling material during course contest season its best place page inside clear acetate page protector avail able office supply house scale ruler should also placed within binder possible should attached some way prevent being lost made card stock holes may punched will fit three-ring binder plastic ruler try attaching Velcro inside cover binder As stated FAT RC CL Scale rules Proof scale responsibility contestant Hopefully exercising same diligence collecting organizing packaging scale documentation typically evident construction model builder will find himself winners circle far consistently Good luck next Scale project RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 41 also outstanding builders creative ideas such Ken Stuhr builds some beautiful fast models comparable anything coming Out Europe Jim Riggle Portland currently dulging himself Marks Models -scale ASW-20 project should beautiful sight see could go on know clubs have individuals never hear about wish did hill heights vary 600 1100 ftwith wind direction being little conse quence least site should work conditionall within 15-mile radius Inciden tally over Oregon coast spec tacular site known Cascade Head 1295 ft high looks directly Onto ocean lift dies landings can made face bill quite nice grass Anyone wanting fly us can contact 632 Meadows F Richland WA 99352 Thanks report Wil sounds like slopes just what Bill Liscomb looking Wil sent quite few photos letter taken top slope shows huge absolutely beautiful valley down below Unfortunately lacked sufficient contrast print magazine Wils other photos show range plane types can flown slopefrom /4-scalers Thermal ships jetFokker D-VII VK Model Aircraft PO Box 3007 Aurora 1160505 312-357-1883 ZMA Name Street Addreas City StateZip 138 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 38, 39, 138
RC Giant Scale airplanes like Fokker CIII John LOCKWOOd may aiso fit criteria RC Sport Scale Precision Scale total model weight engine displacement right Slightly different preparation scale documentation may needed particular event selected Competition rules dont allow plane entered event per contest Photos bythe author Casefor / 4 ~Scale Documentation II MY EXPERIENCES last decade competitor judge Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale contests have given opinion too few modelers give proper emphasis very important part overall com petitive efforts scale documentation spending literally hundreds thou sands hours construction detailing phases airplane mod elers spend little effort putting together very standards models great points Scale competition de pend upon documentation provide judges article can help put together package makes model building flying skills U Larry Kruse will judgedstandards con testants should establish provide judges form good documen tation scope problem Lets examine judging process works Scale General section AMA Official ModelAircraft Regulations 1986-8 7 says An AMA Scale event consists two partsStatic Judging Flight Judging Although criteria judging differs between among various classes Scale models official score invariably includes both static flight scores . Looking particular rule translates various events find extremely high percentage signed static points measured directly whatever scale documentation pres ent model effect judged basis well conforms paper work hand Broken down category excluding RC Helicopters scale documentation criteria following assigned static points percentages vs static points based upon documentation RC Precision Scale FAI rules 55 out 65 points 85% RC Giant Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale Sailplanes 65 out 105 points 62% CL Precision Scale 250 out 450 points 85% CL Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% FF Gas Scale 250 out 450 points 56% 36 Model Aviation FE Rubber Scale 80 out 100 points 80% FE Peanut Scale 18 out 27 points 67% As table indicates clearly over half static points categories three-quarters static points some categories tied directly scale documentation effort Scale docu mentation comes sharp focus major determinant ends up winners circle examining scale documentation found typically contest judge will beautifully-built FBF3 Hellcat work Shailesh Patel its panel lines engine detailing weathered finish could easily entered RC Precision Scale event requires much ex tensive documentation Sport Scale since PAl rules used Precision Scale give credit some scale details considered Sport Scale class find combination following vari ables three major areas Written Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Gives historical back ground aircraft 3 Good Gives documentation sources support data including statement Built Roland BaitesthisJunkersJu-Bsis good example CL Precision Scale builders art twin engines re tractable gear its worth 20% bonus flight points Static scale points however still depend closely model du plicates original full-scale aircraft static points awarded compar ing model documentation materials scale model built applicable 4 Excellent Gives documentation sources support data statement scale used construction applicable verified comment color mark ings 5 Extraneous Gives lengthy tedious history craft offers no verified data information useful judging process Photo Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Meets photo require ment 3 Fair Shows subject several angles black-and-white 4 Good Shows subject several angles detail shots B&W 5 Excellent Shows subject several angles detail shots color B&W 6 Extraneous Shows subject aircraft well several others markings details evident model being judged Ed izzos photo documentation shows resplendent red finish model Leo Loudenslagers Laser 200 duplicates finish originai airplane Elements such glossiness models finish compared full-size aircrafts taken consideration bythe judges Documen tation should provide proof accuracy April 1987 37 port 28 Cl Pursuit Granger Williams excellent candidate high scores finish color markings documentation supports color scheme Three-View Drawing equivalent 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Poorly rendered non-de tailed copy Scale ruler required omit ted 3 Good Well-rendered line tone drawing pertinent details evident Scale ruler required included 4 Extraneous Two three-views different sources Model appears conform portions Scale ruler required included matches three-view too occasions presentations tend fit minimal nonexistent classifications rather good excel lent strange thing times actual models better average excellent quality plac ing contests usually isnt high because documentation doesnt match mod el terms quality static score suffers Notice also damage can done scores having extraneous confusing material presentation Photos DaveJohnsons DeHaviliand Tiger Moth 82A good example model copied ific full-size aircraftin case trainerforthe DeHavilland School Flying Good photographs three-view drawing will help Johnsons scores accuracy outline finish color markings dont match details model extra three-view drawing shows variant version written material doesnt address judging issues may actually cost model points should confuse quantity quality presentation no minimum weight limit documentation material Solutions packaging Documentation materials should hand prior starting construction model am constantly amazed mail requests receive go something like Dear Sir have constructed exact RC Scale model Spitfire RAF markings am seeking three-view photos match mod el Can help Invariably answer No Im sorry cant help Apparently what happens well-intentioned people begin con struction plane later decide enter competition thereby setting off frantic scavenger hunt material seems support what have done Such efforts doomed failure certainly relegated partial success low static scores Relatively simpie models like Dick Hansons Dalotel DM-1 65 viable RC Sport Scale subjectsespecially well-documented Since no complexity bonus points awarded RC SportScale category event logical place make competi tion beginning Sport Scale very popular 38 Model Aviation Documentation material must gath ered prior making decision build model Collecting data during con struction process risky best may result wholesale overhaul alreadyfinished components things bit out synch truth completeness documentation should help make build/no-build decision personally have several aircraft have holding pattern over year because Ive unable collect pertinent documentation often slow process requires great amount patience persistence also rewarding process once material collected threedimensional flying model arises flat pages often faded photos hand probably good sources scale documentation now ever have past Without citing specific sources could ma terial separate article begin looking local library step will put touch inter-library loan can get almost anything part country given enough time Other good sources various local regional national air museums Experimental Aircraft Association aviation manufactur ers distributors commercial photo documentation services aviation maga zines etc list seems almost endless look true perspective does however require effort time collect everything need Once collected packaging material make favorable impression judges important youve taken time patiently collect material exercised self-discipline required complete detailed Scale model makes little sense cram documentation paperwork helter-skelter folder vain hope judges will recognize intent ganize material cogent logical formatone thats easy judges read examine gives feeling have researched mod el thoroughly presented complete doc umentation evidence following format outline might several could select I Cover Sheet II Written Commentary a Scale documentation sources b Scale outline structure com mentary c Scale deviations d Color marking commentary III Three-View equivalent a Include scale ruler applicable IV Color Marking Documentation V Photos Support Materials Cal Bob Thackors Kyushu Shinden has details such sliding canopy snd rivet snd panel lines will earn static scale points properly documented drawings photos An interesting side note Dummy pilots officiallyscored like Thackers scale head band will make impression judges Some discussion element may appropriate help tie together Cover Sheet absolutely es sential presentation has begin some cover sheet good way start should have name aircraft model number applicable such Dalotel DM-165 centered some place page Heres chance little creative too use line drawings integration photo inclusion graphics enhance page used title pages pamphlets books magazines produce booklet such page leaves looking bit naked incom plete About author Larry Kruse has actively involved competition Scale model construction flying judging over past 10 years three-time Free Flight Scale National Champion frequent con tributor model designs technical ar ticles other magazines Kruse currently regular columnist Flying Models magazine Written Commentary dont need Pulitzer prize winner area should done clear concise language typed presentation must makes no difference legible handwriting typed commentary just looks pro fessional worth impression points commentary should very specific ally point out down page numbers what sources used documentation also should comment closely followed scale outlines structures spacing number ribs exact scale duplication original aircraft say same holds true other exact replications model certain however three-view drawing and/or photos support assertions before make Likewise point out intentional scale deviations such dihedral stabilizer area Help make judges work easier letting him know aware what doing made deviations reasons Such commentary helps support feeling command project outset have researched well imply have obligation point out mistakes errors model means protect own interests Color markings another area should included written com mentary color photos part presentation have oppor tunity call attention reference source and/or point out what manner have duplicated given color scheme Three-View Drawing possible three-view should clear line tone drawing showing top side front view aircraft Hopefully threeview obtained also shows pertinent details have included model magazine factory archive drawings common sources three-view drawings dont overlook possibility producing own per AMA rule bookremembering course such renderings must authenticated member Scale Contest Board other acceptable authority scale ruler required must provide scale used aircraft three-view drawing cluded documentation AMA rule book good source make scale ruler judges will total loss to measure compare Continued page 138 April 1987 39 V7Fvr PAN FUNG FT PAN ROLIfl PLAN 819 FThGLSSS CWLS$20 Arno PXi N PARTS PO BOX 939 OJkJ NY IA760 32 ADD I2%WTTWWY Aim BX tang begin shudder everything stopped flying right front No problem plane though just apply power continue nothing happened just slight pause climb out gallery behind agreed other airplane would have crashed least six times light wing loading forgiving nature airplane will let get away things might kill heavier model few weeks ago very windy day couldnt resist temptation try hov ering model wind ground speed dropped zero could make model rise fall playing throttle otherwise sat motionless just over head Midget Mustang such versatile airplane really does makes flying fun Scale Doc/Kruse Continued page 39 model its drawings scale ruler omitted loss points will dis astrous Color Markings Documentation have separate authenticated state ment color markings paint chips photos specifically included show color markings place include things Also include some sort labeling system brief commentary intent purpose display judges will know what youre trying show Photos Other Supporting Matedais last area along threeview probably critical far securing good static points photos displayed should aircraft have modeled Photos support efforts should discarded unless some specific logical reason clusion possible brief caption line under photo also useful help judges see what want see Good crisp black-and-white photos no smaller 4 x 5 very useful Color pictures better unless colors chosen aircraft documentation material should placed sequentially binder some sort prefer three-ring loose-leaf binder preferably oolor complimentary model Since several people will hand ling material during course contest season its best place page inside clear acetate page protector avail able office supply house scale ruler should also placed within binder possible should attached some way prevent being lost made card stock holes may punched will fit three-ring binder plastic ruler try attaching Velcro inside cover binder As stated FAT RC CL Scale rules Proof scale responsibility contestant Hopefully exercising same diligence collecting organizing packaging scale documentation typically evident construction model builder will find himself winners circle far consistently Good luck next Scale project RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 41 also outstanding builders creative ideas such Ken Stuhr builds some beautiful fast models comparable anything coming Out Europe Jim Riggle Portland currently dulging himself Marks Models -scale ASW-20 project should beautiful sight see could go on know clubs have individuals never hear about wish did hill heights vary 600 1100 ftwith wind direction being little conse quence least site should work conditionall within 15-mile radius Inciden tally over Oregon coast spec tacular site known Cascade Head 1295 ft high looks directly Onto ocean lift dies landings can made face bill quite nice grass Anyone wanting fly us can contact 632 Meadows F Richland WA 99352 Thanks report Wil sounds like slopes just what Bill Liscomb looking Wil sent quite few photos letter taken top slope shows huge absolutely beautiful valley down below Unfortunately lacked sufficient contrast print magazine Wils other photos show range plane types can flown slopefrom /4-scalers Thermal ships jetFokker D-VII VK Model Aircraft PO Box 3007 Aurora 1160505 312-357-1883 ZMA Name Street Addreas City StateZip 138 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 38, 39, 138
RC Giant Scale airplanes like Fokker CIII John LOCKWOOd may aiso fit criteria RC Sport Scale Precision Scale total model weight engine displacement right Slightly different preparation scale documentation may needed particular event selected Competition rules dont allow plane entered event per contest Photos bythe author Casefor / 4 ~Scale Documentation II MY EXPERIENCES last decade competitor judge Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale contests have given opinion too few modelers give proper emphasis very important part overall com petitive efforts scale documentation spending literally hundreds thou sands hours construction detailing phases airplane mod elers spend little effort putting together very standards models great points Scale competition de pend upon documentation provide judges article can help put together package makes model building flying skills U Larry Kruse will judgedstandards con testants should establish provide judges form good documen tation scope problem Lets examine judging process works Scale General section AMA Official ModelAircraft Regulations 1986-8 7 says An AMA Scale event consists two partsStatic Judging Flight Judging Although criteria judging differs between among various classes Scale models official score invariably includes both static flight scores . Looking particular rule translates various events find extremely high percentage signed static points measured directly whatever scale documentation pres ent model effect judged basis well conforms paper work hand Broken down category excluding RC Helicopters scale documentation criteria following assigned static points percentages vs static points based upon documentation RC Precision Scale FAI rules 55 out 65 points 85% RC Giant Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale Sailplanes 65 out 105 points 62% CL Precision Scale 250 out 450 points 85% CL Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% FF Gas Scale 250 out 450 points 56% 36 Model Aviation FE Rubber Scale 80 out 100 points 80% FE Peanut Scale 18 out 27 points 67% As table indicates clearly over half static points categories three-quarters static points some categories tied directly scale documentation effort Scale docu mentation comes sharp focus major determinant ends up winners circle examining scale documentation found typically contest judge will beautifully-built FBF3 Hellcat work Shailesh Patel its panel lines engine detailing weathered finish could easily entered RC Precision Scale event requires much ex tensive documentation Sport Scale since PAl rules used Precision Scale give credit some scale details considered Sport Scale class find combination following vari ables three major areas Written Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Gives historical back ground aircraft 3 Good Gives documentation sources support data including statement Built Roland BaitesthisJunkersJu-Bsis good example CL Precision Scale builders art twin engines re tractable gear its worth 20% bonus flight points Static scale points however still depend closely model du plicates original full-scale aircraft static points awarded compar ing model documentation materials scale model built applicable 4 Excellent Gives documentation sources support data statement scale used construction applicable verified comment color mark ings 5 Extraneous Gives lengthy tedious history craft offers no verified data information useful judging process Photo Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Meets photo require ment 3 Fair Shows subject several angles black-and-white 4 Good Shows subject several angles detail shots B&W 5 Excellent Shows subject several angles detail shots color B&W 6 Extraneous Shows subject aircraft well several others markings details evident model being judged Ed izzos photo documentation shows resplendent red finish model Leo Loudenslagers Laser 200 duplicates finish originai airplane Elements such glossiness models finish compared full-size aircrafts taken consideration bythe judges Documen tation should provide proof accuracy April 1987 37 port 28 Cl Pursuit Granger Williams excellent candidate high scores finish color markings documentation supports color scheme Three-View Drawing equivalent 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Poorly rendered non-de tailed copy Scale ruler required omit ted 3 Good Well-rendered line tone drawing pertinent details evident Scale ruler required included 4 Extraneous Two three-views different sources Model appears conform portions Scale ruler required included matches three-view too occasions presentations tend fit minimal nonexistent classifications rather good excel lent strange thing times actual models better average excellent quality plac ing contests usually isnt high because documentation doesnt match mod el terms quality static score suffers Notice also damage can done scores having extraneous confusing material presentation Photos DaveJohnsons DeHaviliand Tiger Moth 82A good example model copied ific full-size aircraftin case trainerforthe DeHavilland School Flying Good photographs three-view drawing will help Johnsons scores accuracy outline finish color markings dont match details model extra three-view drawing shows variant version written material doesnt address judging issues may actually cost model points should confuse quantity quality presentation no minimum weight limit documentation material Solutions packaging Documentation materials should hand prior starting construction model am constantly amazed mail requests receive go something like Dear Sir have constructed exact RC Scale model Spitfire RAF markings am seeking three-view photos match mod el Can help Invariably answer No Im sorry cant help Apparently what happens well-intentioned people begin con struction plane later decide enter competition thereby setting off frantic scavenger hunt material seems support what have done Such efforts doomed failure certainly relegated partial success low static scores Relatively simpie models like Dick Hansons Dalotel DM-1 65 viable RC Sport Scale subjectsespecially well-documented Since no complexity bonus points awarded RC SportScale category event logical place make competi tion beginning Sport Scale very popular 38 Model Aviation Documentation material must gath ered prior making decision build model Collecting data during con struction process risky best may result wholesale overhaul alreadyfinished components things bit out synch truth completeness documentation should help make build/no-build decision personally have several aircraft have holding pattern over year because Ive unable collect pertinent documentation often slow process requires great amount patience persistence also rewarding process once material collected threedimensional flying model arises flat pages often faded photos hand probably good sources scale documentation now ever have past Without citing specific sources could ma terial separate article begin looking local library step will put touch inter-library loan can get almost anything part country given enough time Other good sources various local regional national air museums Experimental Aircraft Association aviation manufactur ers distributors commercial photo documentation services aviation maga zines etc list seems almost endless look true perspective does however require effort time collect everything need Once collected packaging material make favorable impression judges important youve taken time patiently collect material exercised self-discipline required complete detailed Scale model makes little sense cram documentation paperwork helter-skelter folder vain hope judges will recognize intent ganize material cogent logical formatone thats easy judges read examine gives feeling have researched mod el thoroughly presented complete doc umentation evidence following format outline might several could select I Cover Sheet II Written Commentary a Scale documentation sources b Scale outline structure com mentary c Scale deviations d Color marking commentary III Three-View equivalent a Include scale ruler applicable IV Color Marking Documentation V Photos Support Materials Cal Bob Thackors Kyushu Shinden has details such sliding canopy snd rivet snd panel lines will earn static scale points properly documented drawings photos An interesting side note Dummy pilots officiallyscored like Thackers scale head band will make impression judges Some discussion element may appropriate help tie together Cover Sheet absolutely es sential presentation has begin some cover sheet good way start should have name aircraft model number applicable such Dalotel DM-165 centered some place page Heres chance little creative too use line drawings integration photo inclusion graphics enhance page used title pages pamphlets books magazines produce booklet such page leaves looking bit naked incom plete About author Larry Kruse has actively involved competition Scale model construction flying judging over past 10 years three-time Free Flight Scale National Champion frequent con tributor model designs technical ar ticles other magazines Kruse currently regular columnist Flying Models magazine Written Commentary dont need Pulitzer prize winner area should done clear concise language typed presentation must makes no difference legible handwriting typed commentary just looks pro fessional worth impression points commentary should very specific ally point out down page numbers what sources used documentation also should comment closely followed scale outlines structures spacing number ribs exact scale duplication original aircraft say same holds true other exact replications model certain however three-view drawing and/or photos support assertions before make Likewise point out intentional scale deviations such dihedral stabilizer area Help make judges work easier letting him know aware what doing made deviations reasons Such commentary helps support feeling command project outset have researched well imply have obligation point out mistakes errors model means protect own interests Color markings another area should included written com mentary color photos part presentation have oppor tunity call attention reference source and/or point out what manner have duplicated given color scheme Three-View Drawing possible three-view should clear line tone drawing showing top side front view aircraft Hopefully threeview obtained also shows pertinent details have included model magazine factory archive drawings common sources three-view drawings dont overlook possibility producing own per AMA rule bookremembering course such renderings must authenticated member Scale Contest Board other acceptable authority scale ruler required must provide scale used aircraft three-view drawing cluded documentation AMA rule book good source make scale ruler judges will total loss to measure compare Continued page 138 April 1987 39 V7Fvr PAN FUNG FT PAN ROLIfl PLAN 819 FThGLSSS CWLS$20 Arno PXi N PARTS PO BOX 939 OJkJ NY IA760 32 ADD I2%WTTWWY Aim BX tang begin shudder everything stopped flying right front No problem plane though just apply power continue nothing happened just slight pause climb out gallery behind agreed other airplane would have crashed least six times light wing loading forgiving nature airplane will let get away things might kill heavier model few weeks ago very windy day couldnt resist temptation try hov ering model wind ground speed dropped zero could make model rise fall playing throttle otherwise sat motionless just over head Midget Mustang such versatile airplane really does makes flying fun Scale Doc/Kruse Continued page 39 model its drawings scale ruler omitted loss points will dis astrous Color Markings Documentation have separate authenticated state ment color markings paint chips photos specifically included show color markings place include things Also include some sort labeling system brief commentary intent purpose display judges will know what youre trying show Photos Other Supporting Matedais last area along threeview probably critical far securing good static points photos displayed should aircraft have modeled Photos support efforts should discarded unless some specific logical reason clusion possible brief caption line under photo also useful help judges see what want see Good crisp black-and-white photos no smaller 4 x 5 very useful Color pictures better unless colors chosen aircraft documentation material should placed sequentially binder some sort prefer three-ring loose-leaf binder preferably oolor complimentary model Since several people will hand ling material during course contest season its best place page inside clear acetate page protector avail able office supply house scale ruler should also placed within binder possible should attached some way prevent being lost made card stock holes may punched will fit three-ring binder plastic ruler try attaching Velcro inside cover binder As stated FAT RC CL Scale rules Proof scale responsibility contestant Hopefully exercising same diligence collecting organizing packaging scale documentation typically evident construction model builder will find himself winners circle far consistently Good luck next Scale project RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 41 also outstanding builders creative ideas such Ken Stuhr builds some beautiful fast models comparable anything coming Out Europe Jim Riggle Portland currently dulging himself Marks Models -scale ASW-20 project should beautiful sight see could go on know clubs have individuals never hear about wish did hill heights vary 600 1100 ftwith wind direction being little conse quence least site should work conditionall within 15-mile radius Inciden tally over Oregon coast spec tacular site known Cascade Head 1295 ft high looks directly Onto ocean lift dies landings can made face bill quite nice grass Anyone wanting fly us can contact 632 Meadows F Richland WA 99352 Thanks report Wil sounds like slopes just what Bill Liscomb looking Wil sent quite few photos letter taken top slope shows huge absolutely beautiful valley down below Unfortunately lacked sufficient contrast print magazine Wils other photos show range plane types can flown slopefrom /4-scalers Thermal ships jetFokker D-VII VK Model Aircraft PO Box 3007 Aurora 1160505 312-357-1883 ZMA Name Street Addreas City StateZip 138 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 38, 39, 138
RC Giant Scale airplanes like Fokker CIII John LOCKWOOd may aiso fit criteria RC Sport Scale Precision Scale total model weight engine displacement right Slightly different preparation scale documentation may needed particular event selected Competition rules dont allow plane entered event per contest Photos bythe author Casefor / 4 ~Scale Documentation II MY EXPERIENCES last decade competitor judge Free Flight Control Line Radio Control Scale contests have given opinion too few modelers give proper emphasis very important part overall com petitive efforts scale documentation spending literally hundreds thou sands hours construction detailing phases airplane mod elers spend little effort putting together very standards models great points Scale competition de pend upon documentation provide judges article can help put together package makes model building flying skills U Larry Kruse will judgedstandards con testants should establish provide judges form good documen tation scope problem Lets examine judging process works Scale General section AMA Official ModelAircraft Regulations 1986-8 7 says An AMA Scale event consists two partsStatic Judging Flight Judging Although criteria judging differs between among various classes Scale models official score invariably includes both static flight scores . Looking particular rule translates various events find extremely high percentage signed static points measured directly whatever scale documentation pres ent model effect judged basis well conforms paper work hand Broken down category excluding RC Helicopters scale documentation criteria following assigned static points percentages vs static points based upon documentation RC Precision Scale FAI rules 55 out 65 points 85% RC Giant Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% RC Sport Scale Sailplanes 65 out 105 points 62% CL Precision Scale 250 out 450 points 85% CL Sport Scale 70 out 100 points 70% FF Gas Scale 250 out 450 points 56% 36 Model Aviation FE Rubber Scale 80 out 100 points 80% FE Peanut Scale 18 out 27 points 67% As table indicates clearly over half static points categories three-quarters static points some categories tied directly scale documentation effort Scale docu mentation comes sharp focus major determinant ends up winners circle examining scale documentation found typically contest judge will beautifully-built FBF3 Hellcat work Shailesh Patel its panel lines engine detailing weathered finish could easily entered RC Precision Scale event requires much ex tensive documentation Sport Scale since PAl rules used Precision Scale give credit some scale details considered Sport Scale class find combination following vari ables three major areas Written Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Gives historical back ground aircraft 3 Good Gives documentation sources support data including statement Built Roland BaitesthisJunkersJu-Bsis good example CL Precision Scale builders art twin engines re tractable gear its worth 20% bonus flight points Static scale points however still depend closely model du plicates original full-scale aircraft static points awarded compar ing model documentation materials scale model built applicable 4 Excellent Gives documentation sources support data statement scale used construction applicable verified comment color mark ings 5 Extraneous Gives lengthy tedious history craft offers no verified data information useful judging process Photo Documentation 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Meets photo require ment 3 Fair Shows subject several angles black-and-white 4 Good Shows subject several angles detail shots B&W 5 Excellent Shows subject several angles detail shots color B&W 6 Extraneous Shows subject aircraft well several others markings details evident model being judged Ed izzos photo documentation shows resplendent red finish model Leo Loudenslagers Laser 200 duplicates finish originai airplane Elements such glossiness models finish compared full-size aircrafts taken consideration bythe judges Documen tation should provide proof accuracy April 1987 37 port 28 Cl Pursuit Granger Williams excellent candidate high scores finish color markings documentation supports color scheme Three-View Drawing equivalent 1 Nonexistent 2 Minimal Poorly rendered non-de tailed copy Scale ruler required omit ted 3 Good Well-rendered line tone drawing pertinent details evident Scale ruler required included 4 Extraneous Two three-views different sources Model appears conform portions Scale ruler required included matches three-view too occasions presentations tend fit minimal nonexistent classifications rather good excel lent strange thing times actual models better average excellent quality plac ing contests usually isnt high because documentation doesnt match mod el terms quality static score suffers Notice also damage can done scores having extraneous confusing material presentation Photos DaveJohnsons DeHaviliand Tiger Moth 82A good example model copied ific full-size aircraftin case trainerforthe DeHavilland School Flying Good photographs three-view drawing will help Johnsons scores accuracy outline finish color markings dont match details model extra three-view drawing shows variant version written material doesnt address judging issues may actually cost model points should confuse quantity quality presentation no minimum weight limit documentation material Solutions packaging Documentation materials should hand prior starting construction model am constantly amazed mail requests receive go something like Dear Sir have constructed exact RC Scale model Spitfire RAF markings am seeking three-view photos match mod el Can help Invariably answer No Im sorry cant help Apparently what happens well-intentioned people begin con struction plane later decide enter competition thereby setting off frantic scavenger hunt material seems support what have done Such efforts doomed failure certainly relegated partial success low static scores Relatively simpie models like Dick Hansons Dalotel DM-1 65 viable RC Sport Scale subjectsespecially well-documented Since no complexity bonus points awarded RC SportScale category event logical place make competi tion beginning Sport Scale very popular 38 Model Aviation Documentation material must gath ered prior making decision build model Collecting data during con struction process risky best may result wholesale overhaul alreadyfinished components things bit out synch truth completeness documentation should help make build/no-build decision personally have several aircraft have holding pattern over year because Ive unable collect pertinent documentation often slow process requires great amount patience persistence also rewarding process once material collected threedimensional flying model arises flat pages often faded photos hand probably good sources scale documentation now ever have past Without citing specific sources could ma terial separate article begin looking local library step will put touch inter-library loan can get almost anything part country given enough time Other good sources various local regional national air museums Experimental Aircraft Association aviation manufactur ers distributors commercial photo documentation services aviation maga zines etc list seems almost endless look true perspective does however require effort time collect everything need Once collected packaging material make favorable impression judges important youve taken time patiently collect material exercised self-discipline required complete detailed Scale model makes little sense cram documentation paperwork helter-skelter folder vain hope judges will recognize intent ganize material cogent logical formatone thats easy judges read examine gives feeling have researched mod el thoroughly presented complete doc umentation evidence following format outline might several could select I Cover Sheet II Written Commentary a Scale documentation sources b Scale outline structure com mentary c Scale deviations d Color marking commentary III Three-View equivalent a Include scale ruler applicable IV Color Marking Documentation V Photos Support Materials Cal Bob Thackors Kyushu Shinden has details such sliding canopy snd rivet snd panel lines will earn static scale points properly documented drawings photos An interesting side note Dummy pilots officiallyscored like Thackers scale head band will make impression judges Some discussion element may appropriate help tie together Cover Sheet absolutely es sential presentation has begin some cover sheet good way start should have name aircraft model number applicable such Dalotel DM-165 centered some place page Heres chance little creative too use line drawings integration photo inclusion graphics enhance page used title pages pamphlets books magazines produce booklet such page leaves looking bit naked incom plete About author Larry Kruse has actively involved competition Scale model construction flying judging over past 10 years three-time Free Flight Scale National Champion frequent con tributor model designs technical ar ticles other magazines Kruse currently regular columnist Flying Models magazine Written Commentary dont need Pulitzer prize winner area should done clear concise language typed presentation must makes no difference legible handwriting typed commentary just looks pro fessional worth impression points commentary should very specific ally point out down page numbers what sources used documentation also should comment closely followed scale outlines structures spacing number ribs exact scale duplication original aircraft say same holds true other exact replications model certain however three-view drawing and/or photos support assertions before make Likewise point out intentional scale deviations such dihedral stabilizer area Help make judges work easier letting him know aware what doing made deviations reasons Such commentary helps support feeling command project outset have researched well imply have obligation point out mistakes errors model means protect own interests Color markings another area should included written com mentary color photos part presentation have oppor tunity call attention reference source and/or point out what manner have duplicated given color scheme Three-View Drawing possible three-view should clear line tone drawing showing top side front view aircraft Hopefully threeview obtained also shows pertinent details have included model magazine factory archive drawings common sources three-view drawings dont overlook possibility producing own per AMA rule bookremembering course such renderings must authenticated member Scale Contest Board other acceptable authority scale ruler required must provide scale used aircraft three-view drawing cluded documentation AMA rule book good source make scale ruler judges will total loss to measure compare Continued page 138 April 1987 39 V7Fvr PAN FUNG FT PAN ROLIfl PLAN 819 FThGLSSS CWLS$20 Arno PXi N PARTS PO BOX 939 OJkJ NY IA760 32 ADD I2%WTTWWY Aim BX tang begin shudder everything stopped flying right front No problem plane though just apply power continue nothing happened just slight pause climb out gallery behind agreed other airplane would have crashed least six times light wing loading forgiving nature airplane will let get away things might kill heavier model few weeks ago very windy day couldnt resist temptation try hov ering model wind ground speed dropped zero could make model rise fall playing throttle otherwise sat motionless just over head Midget Mustang such versatile airplane really does makes flying fun Scale Doc/Kruse Continued page 39 model its drawings scale ruler omitted loss points will dis astrous Color Markings Documentation have separate authenticated state ment color markings paint chips photos specifically included show color markings place include things Also include some sort labeling system brief commentary intent purpose display judges will know what youre trying show Photos Other Supporting Matedais last area along threeview probably critical far securing good static points photos displayed should aircraft have modeled Photos support efforts should discarded unless some specific logical reason clusion possible brief caption line under photo also useful help judges see what want see Good crisp black-and-white photos no smaller 4 x 5 very useful Color pictures better unless colors chosen aircraft documentation material should placed sequentially binder some sort prefer three-ring loose-leaf binder preferably oolor complimentary model Since several people will hand ling material during course contest season its best place page inside clear acetate page protector avail able office supply house scale ruler should also placed within binder possible should attached some way prevent being lost made card stock holes may punched will fit three-ring binder plastic ruler try attaching Velcro inside cover binder As stated FAT RC CL Scale rules Proof scale responsibility contestant Hopefully exercising same diligence collecting organizing packaging scale documentation typically evident construction model builder will find himself winners circle far consistently Good luck next Scale project RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 41 also outstanding builders creative ideas such Ken Stuhr builds some beautiful fast models comparable anything coming Out Europe Jim Riggle Portland currently dulging himself Marks Models -scale ASW-20 project should beautiful sight see could go on know clubs have individuals never hear about wish did hill heights vary 600 1100 ftwith wind direction being little conse quence least site should work conditionall within 15-mile radius Inciden tally over Oregon coast spec tacular site known Cascade Head 1295 ft high looks directly Onto ocean lift dies landings can made face bill quite nice grass Anyone wanting fly us can contact 632 Meadows F Richland WA 99352 Thanks report Wil sounds like slopes just what Bill Liscomb looking Wil sent quite few photos letter taken top slope shows huge absolutely beautiful valley down below Unfortunately lacked sufficient contrast print magazine Wils other photos show range plane types can flown slopefrom /4-scalers Thermal ships jetFokker D-VII VK Model Aircraft PO Box 3007 Aurora 1160505 312-357-1883 ZMA Name Street Addreas City StateZip 138 Model Aviation