WHY anyone Out can ex plain no matter well think youve got things organized never fails nothing ever finished until very last minute sit bleary-eyed typewriter trying whip out pearls wisdomfor Im sure waiting breathless anticipa tion Its nearly midnight deadline three days away Well say three days plenty time Whats crying about Well say column before end month August would easy However sit semipro Stunter dripping oil over cars ga rage wondering Im cleaning up its airplane ride Indianapolis tomorrow team trials Since its geriatric five-year-old Citation V instead new Temptation flew 89 Nats requires just bit cos metic attention bit newly rebuilt backup engine crying just few minutes test stand before its de airplane box still storage clothes arent packed dont know Ill able squeeze Onto airline flight over busy holiday weekend course excuse quickand-dirty column month Ive gotten couple thought-provoking items mail thought Id just pass strike responsive chord let knowperhaps can pursue got letter last week Will Hinton Liberty Center OH Will writes several times year always has interesting perspective some thing different Stunt orig inators columns bipes couple years ago instance time discussing new approach flying rhaps new just recently pursued few ex cerpts Ted main reason writing toss idea group thought great Id like pass First though opinion Stunt Yes art form like compare Olym pic diving art form sport After watch ing following well flying some since 1956 Ive observed wonderful quality Stunt never changes event yet constantly changes refinement Engines fuel systems air planes construction techniques etc always undergoing change testing love event its capacities Yet feel some need event itself present new challenges Thats what involved sugges tion call Team Stunt tried late Sixties fun terrific challenge though unreachably difficult establishes completely new set challenges refinement requiring retaining old ones restricted experimenting profile-type Stunters enjoyed lot success found lot little places refine part ner Larry Krause stuck round ma neuvers trials did including cloverleaf found exciting new skills needed developed instance speed matching ship faster other best have slower ship fly higher front ofor behindthe faster tried bojh found some maneuvers worked better way some other Needless say took meticulous ear needle settings need effect lead changes between ma neuvers whats best procedure loop get behind trailing ship leaves too far rear requires baby wingover form back up So what best way Im sure can picture two Stunters following other through reverse wingovers loops etc Its very exciting time Ive whetted appetite have flying imaginary ma neuvers tandem another Stunt nut grab Twister off wall go So guys what dya think Does Team Stunt get juices flowing course flying two sport Stunters together isnt new concept ever thought reviving idea competi tive formation flying interesting thought remember back 67 Nats truly out standing demonstration Team Stunt flown father-and-son team southern California Im embarrassed admit dont remember names Im sure some readers will remind after reading reminiscence team added couple showmanship tid bits spiced up presentation quite bit Both ships flew two Combat streamers tached wing tips addition both ships identical designs full competition Stunters way although painted slightly differ ently great crowd-pleasers combin ing grace Stunt excitement si multaneous flight two planes same circle Just off top my head can foresee Continued page 169 incomparable Bob Palmer designer Smoothie Thunderbird oth ers shows off earliest designs Go Devil acknowledged first example use wing flaps Stunt er Bob preeminent Stunt flier Dick Williams also member 1962 late Forties early Fifties George Aldrich US Stunt team model Ed Southbuilt Orwick-powered replica wicks beautiful 25-year-old Skylark December 1989 65 Control Line Aerobatics Ted Fanacher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 Wild Bill Netzeband may best known Half Fast Combat model also de signed legendary Fierce Arrow flying wing Stunter flew example Vin tage Stunt Championships Los Angeles Scrutiny original photo showed silkspan-covered wing patched know well-used model Ed Southwick member 1962 US FAI CL Aerobatics team Lark late-Fifties design example built re cently engine sports muffler FIBERGLASS PARTS Over 237 cowls kit scratch built models Also over 34 round cowls ranging 4 14-7/8 diameter 55 duff size & shape wheel pants custom Make Parts Vacuum Form Canopies Plum amid $1 couplet Eat TU FIBERDLASS SPECIALTIES 38624 Mt Kisco Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48310 PHONE 313 978-2612 BRAZED & HEATTREATED WIRE GEARS & CABANES PHONE 313261-9064 famous LAR-type section Looks About Right Note slight degree washout shaped tip habit Free Flight days follows fullscale practice aid low-speed sta bility landings model would proba bly fly just well better washout some habits die hard Fuss foil until wing fits snugly fuselage opening install epoxy Measure align thing wing true square tail surfaces After assembly has cured add small fillets Epoxolite other material install lead-out guide Starting look pretty racy isnt Temporarily hook up controls check freedom movement Because short distance between bellcrank horn no pushrod guide usednor has seemed necessary Bet Ill hear about Remove controls sand entire model preparation finishing Finishing four basic things re member 1 cant enough sanding 2 sure products compatible 3 can anything want long style 4 An expert out town model shown finished Pac tra Formula-U over wet-sanded auto primer base Initial filler coats five mixture Sig Lite Coat talcum sure prime aluminum landing gear legs unless like flaking paint Markings obtained hobby shop caters RC cars Such shops fer incredible variety racing-oriented decals plan compete sure clude AMA number upper right wing panel Two light coats clear poly urethane sprayed overall some great hints obtaining truly Concourse finish write Windy Urtnow ski Pro-Stunt Products Ask free catalog its com plete source CL-oriented items available today may somewhat dazzled enthusiasm runs honest game mirrorlike finish goal Windy master Install set 1-in wheels using bolts soldered retaining nuts Kustom Li PRODUCTS FOR THE DISCERNING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Wa C Kraftsmanships /2A racing wheels Wil liams Bros WW I-style wheels have both used prototype either case recommend bonding tires hubs few drops slow-setting CyA us ing Williams Bros wheels insert short lengths brass tubing bushings plas tic hubs otherwise its going short day ol flying field After perma nently installing controls check bal ance point adjust required Flying Caution Use steel wires must minimum 010 solid wire 008 stranded cables de sign use Dacron other string-type wires Youll need hard level surface Let model gain speed release dont yank up Because gyroscopic force called P factor associated high torque racers tend roll few full-scale P-51 F4U drivers have discov ered hard waywhile hanging upside-down shoulder harnesses Some modelers counteract P-factor using left-hand props crankshafts rac ing models nickel placed out board tip also helps Offset will though fact remains too soon too much Vary fuel props aiming 3035 laps per tank maintaining good speed will drive nuts Races basically engine-starting con tests theyre won lost pits Prac tice getting model pitman quickly He/she will goes say ing have refueled back air three seconds flat he/she does need talk Please have person contact once Races won lost workbench toostrength alignment critical success Dont let Lil Quickies simplic ity lull carelessness Dont let Need Speed rush construction Fly safely above have fun Sources engines solid flying wires other accessories Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 Pro-Stunt Products 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 65 obstacles would have surmounted Both airplanes would have very closely matched Similar designs weights wing loadings would very important would wellmatched flight trim Power plants props would have tailored match another well difference acceleration takeoff de pending what engine/prop combination em ployed can substantial Apart mechanical aspects ships themselves probably demanding skill would entirely new oreogra phy Will mentioned passing can see developing plan does what does would essential might area friends Combat circle could find themselves up us since routinely must deal problems crossed lines thing know sure going practice choreography flying buddy should done behind closed doors About 10 minutes two supposedly ma ture adults standing front yard engaging circular pas de deux right arms ex tended heavenward doing imitations Bill Werwage imitating Fox 35 will almost cer tainly have modeling-disadvantaged' neighbors dialing 911 other item Will went say want sing praises Nostalgia-Era Stunt era tm thrilled As soon have biplane built next years Stunt season told Will marched slightly different drummerTed Im planning Steve Wooley Argus painted Steves origi nal pond-slime green paint job last item perfect lead-in announce Second Annual Vintage Stunt Championships produced directed dynamic duo Mike JoAnn Keville followed media reviews last years first annual event know what great success wasand next years looks better ever However theres great big change should aware Next years event planned March 24-25 1990 will held SilverContinued page 172 December 1989 169 h P4dormance PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 714250-1107 Sing Span 81 Engine 9015 2cyc Win Area 1100 sq in1218 Acyc Macine Cut Wood Kit including wire landing gear & wing joining hdwe VISA & MC accepted $120 Add 500 past & handling Add 300 COD Ohio residents add 6036 tax free Catalog send SASE Air Flair15138787487 PO Box 2075 Fairborn Ohio 45324 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 169 belle Park Tucson AZ repeat TUCSON AZ variety reasons including inabil ity guarantee Whittier Narrows site Los Angeles well recent domicile change dynamic duo LA Tucson area felt change venue re quired perhaps desirable Good weather time year nearly sure bet Arizona site reportedly excel lent concrete Vintage Stunt mani cured grass OTS large supportive group Stunt fliers resides area anxious put event number past Control Line Stunt greats have retired Arizona would likely participate includes Ed Skylark Southwick Claire Sieverling de signer lovely Phoenician published Model Airplane News late Fifties re call youre excited about prospect partici pating 1990 event get touch Mike JoAnn Keville 6618 Dashwood St Lakewood CA 90713 Yes know its old address stay informed Another way stay touch Mike Keville joining PAMPA national Stunt special interest group dedicated Precision Aerobatics Mike editor groups very good news letter Stunt News perhaps youre getting idea about call him part dynamic duo belong PAMPA youll get up-to-date info Vintage Stunt Champion ships well other contests around coun try plus hints suggestions experts over world improve skills Stunt youd like join up drop line Don MeClave PAMPA 221 NW 2nd Aye Suite 300 Portland OR 97209 Finally remember beginning col umn mentioned would flying old Ci tation V team trials instead brand new Temptation finished fifth years Nats As might recall terrible time finish Temptation fact wrote column trials tribulations suffered fillets column didnt tell entire story Suffice say said done latest worlds greatest Stunt ship Team Fancher turned out just other overweight turkey designed weigh 48-50 oz its 610-sq-in wing time paint settled portly 61 oz Thats nearly three ounces heavier old Citation full 50 sq larger Well tried kid myself better airplane probably just wouldnt have show up Nats same old plane fourth year row knew mar ginal time nearly ideal weather Tn-Cities Later practice flights under hot muggy dead air conditions could well norm team trials Indianapolis proved airplane simply wouldnt job Rather just hanging wall decided strip down bare wood refinish Ordinarily stripping ship down huge la borious time-consuming task undertaken tons sandpaper hopes reducing labor much possible used couple hints have heard over yearsand proved very helpful Use hot-air gun such used shrink MonoKote-type coverings heated paints paper covering under become quite rubbery will peel off large chunks right down wood Another timesaver areas dont succumb hot-air gun use regular commercial paint strippers Simply follow di rections can paint will peel right off did find use strip per made especially epoxies remove top layers K&B Super Poxy paint switch conventional type under lying dope Using two tricks comparatively simple task strip entire ship about three working sessionsa fraction time would have taken task sandpaper Give try CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 weigh up 55 lb because passing Pro posals SC-90-33 SC-90-35 increased RC Giant Scale upper weight limit 55-lb mark old limit 40 lb felt CL models weight range would unsafe difficult handle An interesting note Dave Scale rules proposals little input received Scale Contest Board members across country means rules change interest con trolled primarily submitting propos als board members have act accord ance own feelings perception effect changes will have particular com petition category agree disagree what has happened rules last cycle its too late say anything about now can urge responsive future now some hobby helpers suggested Carl Duggan member Orbiting Eagles Omaha couple items useful workshop might also use yours first item called Hobby Center its manufacturer Black Decker unit small swivel-based vise can used sev eral jobs can used vise metal jaw pads hold items such wire during soldering operations rubber pads can put place holding wood marking damaging also swivels positions making very useful tool during phases model building Another Black Decker item can very useful modelers workshop Benebtop Workmate large viselike device can clamped workbench tabletop other convenient work surface unit measures about 15 deep 17 wide about 7 high has metal-faced jaws can hold flat well round objects jaws adjustable via two cranks angle about 20 either side unit jaw sur faces also have series holes flat-faced pegs allow objects up 12 wide held firmly Another great feature Workmate jaw surfaces top unit can tilted an gle about 450 combination angleadjustable jaws tilt feature makes holding fuselage seen accompanying photo easy task unit allows items like fuselages wings held both hands can free fitting ribs stringers control rods bellcranks Another item homemade tool magnet pole Have ever dropped 4-40 nut roll under workbench out reach Carls solution problem glue small magnet end piece dowel stick usually 36 long magnet can put places usually inaccessible re trieval iron steel nuts bolts like can used picking up iron metal chips fly off during drilling operations Something new note Frank Tiano Enter prises indicates Mighty Lite premiumgrade plywood now available US House Balsa Frank Tiano Enterprises Three sizes currently available x 6 x 12 /x 12x24inand%x 12x48in Costsare $260 $825 $1550 respectively Mighty Lite offers smooth-grain finish new lamination process resists splintering warping flaking premium-grade wood claimed far lighter five-ply woods yet affords same strength used con struction ultra-smooth finish allows faster 172 Model Aviation Zh SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-40i19g9 FANCY SrICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-4aLiggg TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena Calitornia 90247 CONTACT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL THE iYTAI GE~ SPORTSCALEFend flIPISOVE GItOJItfl HAtiDifliG ABSORB S5iIX TO AIRFRM4E AIID SERVO DIFFS2tICrrIAI TItROW PISIBLE StAY RE TIIsThLLEC TN ASI EUSTIRO BRACKET BRACITAC Cit IIITRENAL FUSELAGE MOaSIT EASY TNSTALL&YION EASILY ABJOSYARLI SIONBTNDINO CONFLETE INSTALLATION PACESOKO LAROE 120 TO Ci5fl5 send naxe ~ss andKFlight Industries site desired ita $20 1116 Woodeore Lane Pest INCLUDED Chattanooga TN 371fl
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
Page Numbers: 65, 169, 172
WHY anyone Out can ex plain no matter well think youve got things organized never fails nothing ever finished until very last minute sit bleary-eyed typewriter trying whip out pearls wisdomfor Im sure waiting breathless anticipa tion Its nearly midnight deadline three days away Well say three days plenty time Whats crying about Well say column before end month August would easy However sit semipro Stunter dripping oil over cars ga rage wondering Im cleaning up its airplane ride Indianapolis tomorrow team trials Since its geriatric five-year-old Citation V instead new Temptation flew 89 Nats requires just bit cos metic attention bit newly rebuilt backup engine crying just few minutes test stand before its de airplane box still storage clothes arent packed dont know Ill able squeeze Onto airline flight over busy holiday weekend course excuse quickand-dirty column month Ive gotten couple thought-provoking items mail thought Id just pass strike responsive chord let knowperhaps can pursue got letter last week Will Hinton Liberty Center OH Will writes several times year always has interesting perspective some thing different Stunt orig inators columns bipes couple years ago instance time discussing new approach flying rhaps new just recently pursued few ex cerpts Ted main reason writing toss idea group thought great Id like pass First though opinion Stunt Yes art form like compare Olym pic diving art form sport After watch ing following well flying some since 1956 Ive observed wonderful quality Stunt never changes event yet constantly changes refinement Engines fuel systems air planes construction techniques etc always undergoing change testing love event its capacities Yet feel some need event itself present new challenges Thats what involved sugges tion call Team Stunt tried late Sixties fun terrific challenge though unreachably difficult establishes completely new set challenges refinement requiring retaining old ones restricted experimenting profile-type Stunters enjoyed lot success found lot little places refine part ner Larry Krause stuck round ma neuvers trials did including cloverleaf found exciting new skills needed developed instance speed matching ship faster other best have slower ship fly higher front ofor behindthe faster tried bojh found some maneuvers worked better way some other Needless say took meticulous ear needle settings need effect lead changes between ma neuvers whats best procedure loop get behind trailing ship leaves too far rear requires baby wingover form back up So what best way Im sure can picture two Stunters following other through reverse wingovers loops etc Its very exciting time Ive whetted appetite have flying imaginary ma neuvers tandem another Stunt nut grab Twister off wall go So guys what dya think Does Team Stunt get juices flowing course flying two sport Stunters together isnt new concept ever thought reviving idea competi tive formation flying interesting thought remember back 67 Nats truly out standing demonstration Team Stunt flown father-and-son team southern California Im embarrassed admit dont remember names Im sure some readers will remind after reading reminiscence team added couple showmanship tid bits spiced up presentation quite bit Both ships flew two Combat streamers tached wing tips addition both ships identical designs full competition Stunters way although painted slightly differ ently great crowd-pleasers combin ing grace Stunt excitement si multaneous flight two planes same circle Just off top my head can foresee Continued page 169 incomparable Bob Palmer designer Smoothie Thunderbird oth ers shows off earliest designs Go Devil acknowledged first example use wing flaps Stunt er Bob preeminent Stunt flier Dick Williams also member 1962 late Forties early Fifties George Aldrich US Stunt team model Ed Southbuilt Orwick-powered replica wicks beautiful 25-year-old Skylark December 1989 65 Control Line Aerobatics Ted Fanacher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 Wild Bill Netzeband may best known Half Fast Combat model also de signed legendary Fierce Arrow flying wing Stunter flew example Vin tage Stunt Championships Los Angeles Scrutiny original photo showed silkspan-covered wing patched know well-used model Ed Southwick member 1962 US FAI CL Aerobatics team Lark late-Fifties design example built re cently engine sports muffler FIBERGLASS PARTS Over 237 cowls kit scratch built models Also over 34 round cowls ranging 4 14-7/8 diameter 55 duff size & shape wheel pants custom Make Parts Vacuum Form Canopies Plum amid $1 couplet Eat TU FIBERDLASS SPECIALTIES 38624 Mt Kisco Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48310 PHONE 313 978-2612 BRAZED & HEATTREATED WIRE GEARS & CABANES PHONE 313261-9064 famous LAR-type section Looks About Right Note slight degree washout shaped tip habit Free Flight days follows fullscale practice aid low-speed sta bility landings model would proba bly fly just well better washout some habits die hard Fuss foil until wing fits snugly fuselage opening install epoxy Measure align thing wing true square tail surfaces After assembly has cured add small fillets Epoxolite other material install lead-out guide Starting look pretty racy isnt Temporarily hook up controls check freedom movement Because short distance between bellcrank horn no pushrod guide usednor has seemed necessary Bet Ill hear about Remove controls sand entire model preparation finishing Finishing four basic things re member 1 cant enough sanding 2 sure products compatible 3 can anything want long style 4 An expert out town model shown finished Pac tra Formula-U over wet-sanded auto primer base Initial filler coats five mixture Sig Lite Coat talcum sure prime aluminum landing gear legs unless like flaking paint Markings obtained hobby shop caters RC cars Such shops fer incredible variety racing-oriented decals plan compete sure clude AMA number upper right wing panel Two light coats clear poly urethane sprayed overall some great hints obtaining truly Concourse finish write Windy Urtnow ski Pro-Stunt Products Ask free catalog its com plete source CL-oriented items available today may somewhat dazzled enthusiasm runs honest game mirrorlike finish goal Windy master Install set 1-in wheels using bolts soldered retaining nuts Kustom Li PRODUCTS FOR THE DISCERNING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Wa C Kraftsmanships /2A racing wheels Wil liams Bros WW I-style wheels have both used prototype either case recommend bonding tires hubs few drops slow-setting CyA us ing Williams Bros wheels insert short lengths brass tubing bushings plas tic hubs otherwise its going short day ol flying field After perma nently installing controls check bal ance point adjust required Flying Caution Use steel wires must minimum 010 solid wire 008 stranded cables de sign use Dacron other string-type wires Youll need hard level surface Let model gain speed release dont yank up Because gyroscopic force called P factor associated high torque racers tend roll few full-scale P-51 F4U drivers have discov ered hard waywhile hanging upside-down shoulder harnesses Some modelers counteract P-factor using left-hand props crankshafts rac ing models nickel placed out board tip also helps Offset will though fact remains too soon too much Vary fuel props aiming 3035 laps per tank maintaining good speed will drive nuts Races basically engine-starting con tests theyre won lost pits Prac tice getting model pitman quickly He/she will goes say ing have refueled back air three seconds flat he/she does need talk Please have person contact once Races won lost workbench toostrength alignment critical success Dont let Lil Quickies simplic ity lull carelessness Dont let Need Speed rush construction Fly safely above have fun Sources engines solid flying wires other accessories Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 Pro-Stunt Products 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 65 obstacles would have surmounted Both airplanes would have very closely matched Similar designs weights wing loadings would very important would wellmatched flight trim Power plants props would have tailored match another well difference acceleration takeoff de pending what engine/prop combination em ployed can substantial Apart mechanical aspects ships themselves probably demanding skill would entirely new oreogra phy Will mentioned passing can see developing plan does what does would essential might area friends Combat circle could find themselves up us since routinely must deal problems crossed lines thing know sure going practice choreography flying buddy should done behind closed doors About 10 minutes two supposedly ma ture adults standing front yard engaging circular pas de deux right arms ex tended heavenward doing imitations Bill Werwage imitating Fox 35 will almost cer tainly have modeling-disadvantaged' neighbors dialing 911 other item Will went say want sing praises Nostalgia-Era Stunt era tm thrilled As soon have biplane built next years Stunt season told Will marched slightly different drummerTed Im planning Steve Wooley Argus painted Steves origi nal pond-slime green paint job last item perfect lead-in announce Second Annual Vintage Stunt Championships produced directed dynamic duo Mike JoAnn Keville followed media reviews last years first annual event know what great success wasand next years looks better ever However theres great big change should aware Next years event planned March 24-25 1990 will held SilverContinued page 172 December 1989 169 h P4dormance PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 714250-1107 Sing Span 81 Engine 9015 2cyc Win Area 1100 sq in1218 Acyc Macine Cut Wood Kit including wire landing gear & wing joining hdwe VISA & MC accepted $120 Add 500 past & handling Add 300 COD Ohio residents add 6036 tax free Catalog send SASE Air Flair15138787487 PO Box 2075 Fairborn Ohio 45324 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 169 belle Park Tucson AZ repeat TUCSON AZ variety reasons including inabil ity guarantee Whittier Narrows site Los Angeles well recent domicile change dynamic duo LA Tucson area felt change venue re quired perhaps desirable Good weather time year nearly sure bet Arizona site reportedly excel lent concrete Vintage Stunt mani cured grass OTS large supportive group Stunt fliers resides area anxious put event number past Control Line Stunt greats have retired Arizona would likely participate includes Ed Skylark Southwick Claire Sieverling de signer lovely Phoenician published Model Airplane News late Fifties re call youre excited about prospect partici pating 1990 event get touch Mike JoAnn Keville 6618 Dashwood St Lakewood CA 90713 Yes know its old address stay informed Another way stay touch Mike Keville joining PAMPA national Stunt special interest group dedicated Precision Aerobatics Mike editor groups very good news letter Stunt News perhaps youre getting idea about call him part dynamic duo belong PAMPA youll get up-to-date info Vintage Stunt Champion ships well other contests around coun try plus hints suggestions experts over world improve skills Stunt youd like join up drop line Don MeClave PAMPA 221 NW 2nd Aye Suite 300 Portland OR 97209 Finally remember beginning col umn mentioned would flying old Ci tation V team trials instead brand new Temptation finished fifth years Nats As might recall terrible time finish Temptation fact wrote column trials tribulations suffered fillets column didnt tell entire story Suffice say said done latest worlds greatest Stunt ship Team Fancher turned out just other overweight turkey designed weigh 48-50 oz its 610-sq-in wing time paint settled portly 61 oz Thats nearly three ounces heavier old Citation full 50 sq larger Well tried kid myself better airplane probably just wouldnt have show up Nats same old plane fourth year row knew mar ginal time nearly ideal weather Tn-Cities Later practice flights under hot muggy dead air conditions could well norm team trials Indianapolis proved airplane simply wouldnt job Rather just hanging wall decided strip down bare wood refinish Ordinarily stripping ship down huge la borious time-consuming task undertaken tons sandpaper hopes reducing labor much possible used couple hints have heard over yearsand proved very helpful Use hot-air gun such used shrink MonoKote-type coverings heated paints paper covering under become quite rubbery will peel off large chunks right down wood Another timesaver areas dont succumb hot-air gun use regular commercial paint strippers Simply follow di rections can paint will peel right off did find use strip per made especially epoxies remove top layers K&B Super Poxy paint switch conventional type under lying dope Using two tricks comparatively simple task strip entire ship about three working sessionsa fraction time would have taken task sandpaper Give try CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 weigh up 55 lb because passing Pro posals SC-90-33 SC-90-35 increased RC Giant Scale upper weight limit 55-lb mark old limit 40 lb felt CL models weight range would unsafe difficult handle An interesting note Dave Scale rules proposals little input received Scale Contest Board members across country means rules change interest con trolled primarily submitting propos als board members have act accord ance own feelings perception effect changes will have particular com petition category agree disagree what has happened rules last cycle its too late say anything about now can urge responsive future now some hobby helpers suggested Carl Duggan member Orbiting Eagles Omaha couple items useful workshop might also use yours first item called Hobby Center its manufacturer Black Decker unit small swivel-based vise can used sev eral jobs can used vise metal jaw pads hold items such wire during soldering operations rubber pads can put place holding wood marking damaging also swivels positions making very useful tool during phases model building Another Black Decker item can very useful modelers workshop Benebtop Workmate large viselike device can clamped workbench tabletop other convenient work surface unit measures about 15 deep 17 wide about 7 high has metal-faced jaws can hold flat well round objects jaws adjustable via two cranks angle about 20 either side unit jaw sur faces also have series holes flat-faced pegs allow objects up 12 wide held firmly Another great feature Workmate jaw surfaces top unit can tilted an gle about 450 combination angleadjustable jaws tilt feature makes holding fuselage seen accompanying photo easy task unit allows items like fuselages wings held both hands can free fitting ribs stringers control rods bellcranks Another item homemade tool magnet pole Have ever dropped 4-40 nut roll under workbench out reach Carls solution problem glue small magnet end piece dowel stick usually 36 long magnet can put places usually inaccessible re trieval iron steel nuts bolts like can used picking up iron metal chips fly off during drilling operations Something new note Frank Tiano Enter prises indicates Mighty Lite premiumgrade plywood now available US House Balsa Frank Tiano Enterprises Three sizes currently available x 6 x 12 /x 12x24inand%x 12x48in Costsare $260 $825 $1550 respectively Mighty Lite offers smooth-grain finish new lamination process resists splintering warping flaking premium-grade wood claimed far lighter five-ply woods yet affords same strength used con struction ultra-smooth finish allows faster 172 Model Aviation Zh SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-40i19g9 FANCY SrICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-4aLiggg TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena Calitornia 90247 CONTACT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL THE iYTAI GE~ SPORTSCALEFend flIPISOVE GItOJItfl HAtiDifliG ABSORB S5iIX TO AIRFRM4E AIID SERVO DIFFS2tICrrIAI TItROW PISIBLE StAY RE TIIsThLLEC TN ASI EUSTIRO BRACKET BRACITAC Cit IIITRENAL FUSELAGE MOaSIT EASY TNSTALL&YION EASILY ABJOSYARLI SIONBTNDINO CONFLETE INSTALLATION PACESOKO LAROE 120 TO Ci5fl5 send naxe ~ss andKFlight Industries site desired ita $20 1116 Woodeore Lane Pest INCLUDED Chattanooga TN 371fl
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/12
Page Numbers: 65, 169, 172
WHY anyone Out can ex plain no matter well think youve got things organized never fails nothing ever finished until very last minute sit bleary-eyed typewriter trying whip out pearls wisdomfor Im sure waiting breathless anticipa tion Its nearly midnight deadline three days away Well say three days plenty time Whats crying about Well say column before end month August would easy However sit semipro Stunter dripping oil over cars ga rage wondering Im cleaning up its airplane ride Indianapolis tomorrow team trials Since its geriatric five-year-old Citation V instead new Temptation flew 89 Nats requires just bit cos metic attention bit newly rebuilt backup engine crying just few minutes test stand before its de airplane box still storage clothes arent packed dont know Ill able squeeze Onto airline flight over busy holiday weekend course excuse quickand-dirty column month Ive gotten couple thought-provoking items mail thought Id just pass strike responsive chord let knowperhaps can pursue got letter last week Will Hinton Liberty Center OH Will writes several times year always has interesting perspective some thing different Stunt orig inators columns bipes couple years ago instance time discussing new approach flying rhaps new just recently pursued few ex cerpts Ted main reason writing toss idea group thought great Id like pass First though opinion Stunt Yes art form like compare Olym pic diving art form sport After watch ing following well flying some since 1956 Ive observed wonderful quality Stunt never changes event yet constantly changes refinement Engines fuel systems air planes construction techniques etc always undergoing change testing love event its capacities Yet feel some need event itself present new challenges Thats what involved sugges tion call Team Stunt tried late Sixties fun terrific challenge though unreachably difficult establishes completely new set challenges refinement requiring retaining old ones restricted experimenting profile-type Stunters enjoyed lot success found lot little places refine part ner Larry Krause stuck round ma neuvers trials did including cloverleaf found exciting new skills needed developed instance speed matching ship faster other best have slower ship fly higher front ofor behindthe faster tried bojh found some maneuvers worked better way some other Needless say took meticulous ear needle settings need effect lead changes between ma neuvers whats best procedure loop get behind trailing ship leaves too far rear requires baby wingover form back up So what best way Im sure can picture two Stunters following other through reverse wingovers loops etc Its very exciting time Ive whetted appetite have flying imaginary ma neuvers tandem another Stunt nut grab Twister off wall go So guys what dya think Does Team Stunt get juices flowing course flying two sport Stunters together isnt new concept ever thought reviving idea competi tive formation flying interesting thought remember back 67 Nats truly out standing demonstration Team Stunt flown father-and-son team southern California Im embarrassed admit dont remember names Im sure some readers will remind after reading reminiscence team added couple showmanship tid bits spiced up presentation quite bit Both ships flew two Combat streamers tached wing tips addition both ships identical designs full competition Stunters way although painted slightly differ ently great crowd-pleasers combin ing grace Stunt excitement si multaneous flight two planes same circle Just off top my head can foresee Continued page 169 incomparable Bob Palmer designer Smoothie Thunderbird oth ers shows off earliest designs Go Devil acknowledged first example use wing flaps Stunt er Bob preeminent Stunt flier Dick Williams also member 1962 late Forties early Fifties George Aldrich US Stunt team model Ed Southbuilt Orwick-powered replica wicks beautiful 25-year-old Skylark December 1989 65 Control Line Aerobatics Ted Fanacher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 Wild Bill Netzeband may best known Half Fast Combat model also de signed legendary Fierce Arrow flying wing Stunter flew example Vin tage Stunt Championships Los Angeles Scrutiny original photo showed silkspan-covered wing patched know well-used model Ed Southwick member 1962 US FAI CL Aerobatics team Lark late-Fifties design example built re cently engine sports muffler FIBERGLASS PARTS Over 237 cowls kit scratch built models Also over 34 round cowls ranging 4 14-7/8 diameter 55 duff size & shape wheel pants custom Make Parts Vacuum Form Canopies Plum amid $1 couplet Eat TU FIBERDLASS SPECIALTIES 38624 Mt Kisco Dr Sterling Hgts Ml 48310 PHONE 313 978-2612 BRAZED & HEATTREATED WIRE GEARS & CABANES PHONE 313261-9064 famous LAR-type section Looks About Right Note slight degree washout shaped tip habit Free Flight days follows fullscale practice aid low-speed sta bility landings model would proba bly fly just well better washout some habits die hard Fuss foil until wing fits snugly fuselage opening install epoxy Measure align thing wing true square tail surfaces After assembly has cured add small fillets Epoxolite other material install lead-out guide Starting look pretty racy isnt Temporarily hook up controls check freedom movement Because short distance between bellcrank horn no pushrod guide usednor has seemed necessary Bet Ill hear about Remove controls sand entire model preparation finishing Finishing four basic things re member 1 cant enough sanding 2 sure products compatible 3 can anything want long style 4 An expert out town model shown finished Pac tra Formula-U over wet-sanded auto primer base Initial filler coats five mixture Sig Lite Coat talcum sure prime aluminum landing gear legs unless like flaking paint Markings obtained hobby shop caters RC cars Such shops fer incredible variety racing-oriented decals plan compete sure clude AMA number upper right wing panel Two light coats clear poly urethane sprayed overall some great hints obtaining truly Concourse finish write Windy Urtnow ski Pro-Stunt Products Ask free catalog its com plete source CL-oriented items available today may somewhat dazzled enthusiasm runs honest game mirrorlike finish goal Windy master Install set 1-in wheels using bolts soldered retaining nuts Kustom Li PRODUCTS FOR THE DISCERNING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Wa C Kraftsmanships /2A racing wheels Wil liams Bros WW I-style wheels have both used prototype either case recommend bonding tires hubs few drops slow-setting CyA us ing Williams Bros wheels insert short lengths brass tubing bushings plas tic hubs otherwise its going short day ol flying field After perma nently installing controls check bal ance point adjust required Flying Caution Use steel wires must minimum 010 solid wire 008 stranded cables de sign use Dacron other string-type wires Youll need hard level surface Let model gain speed release dont yank up Because gyroscopic force called P factor associated high torque racers tend roll few full-scale P-51 F4U drivers have discov ered hard waywhile hanging upside-down shoulder harnesses Some modelers counteract P-factor using left-hand props crankshafts rac ing models nickel placed out board tip also helps Offset will though fact remains too soon too much Vary fuel props aiming 3035 laps per tank maintaining good speed will drive nuts Races basically engine-starting con tests theyre won lost pits Prac tice getting model pitman quickly He/she will goes say ing have refueled back air three seconds flat he/she does need talk Please have person contact once Races won lost workbench toostrength alignment critical success Dont let Lil Quickies simplic ity lull carelessness Dont let Need Speed rush construction Fly safely above have fun Sources engines solid flying wires other accessories Kustom Kraftsmanship PO Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 Pro-Stunt Products 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Bob Violett 1373 Citrus Rd Winter Springs FL 32708 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 65 obstacles would have surmounted Both airplanes would have very closely matched Similar designs weights wing loadings would very important would wellmatched flight trim Power plants props would have tailored match another well difference acceleration takeoff de pending what engine/prop combination em ployed can substantial Apart mechanical aspects ships themselves probably demanding skill would entirely new oreogra phy Will mentioned passing can see developing plan does what does would essential might area friends Combat circle could find themselves up us since routinely must deal problems crossed lines thing know sure going practice choreography flying buddy should done behind closed doors About 10 minutes two supposedly ma ture adults standing front yard engaging circular pas de deux right arms ex tended heavenward doing imitations Bill Werwage imitating Fox 35 will almost cer tainly have modeling-disadvantaged' neighbors dialing 911 other item Will went say want sing praises Nostalgia-Era Stunt era tm thrilled As soon have biplane built next years Stunt season told Will marched slightly different drummerTed Im planning Steve Wooley Argus painted Steves origi nal pond-slime green paint job last item perfect lead-in announce Second Annual Vintage Stunt Championships produced directed dynamic duo Mike JoAnn Keville followed media reviews last years first annual event know what great success wasand next years looks better ever However theres great big change should aware Next years event planned March 24-25 1990 will held SilverContinued page 172 December 1989 169 h P4dormance PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 714250-1107 Sing Span 81 Engine 9015 2cyc Win Area 1100 sq in1218 Acyc Macine Cut Wood Kit including wire landing gear & wing joining hdwe VISA & MC accepted $120 Add 500 past & handling Add 300 COD Ohio residents add 6036 tax free Catalog send SASE Air Flair15138787487 PO Box 2075 Fairborn Ohio 45324 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 169 belle Park Tucson AZ repeat TUCSON AZ variety reasons including inabil ity guarantee Whittier Narrows site Los Angeles well recent domicile change dynamic duo LA Tucson area felt change venue re quired perhaps desirable Good weather time year nearly sure bet Arizona site reportedly excel lent concrete Vintage Stunt mani cured grass OTS large supportive group Stunt fliers resides area anxious put event number past Control Line Stunt greats have retired Arizona would likely participate includes Ed Skylark Southwick Claire Sieverling de signer lovely Phoenician published Model Airplane News late Fifties re call youre excited about prospect partici pating 1990 event get touch Mike JoAnn Keville 6618 Dashwood St Lakewood CA 90713 Yes know its old address stay informed Another way stay touch Mike Keville joining PAMPA national Stunt special interest group dedicated Precision Aerobatics Mike editor groups very good news letter Stunt News perhaps youre getting idea about call him part dynamic duo belong PAMPA youll get up-to-date info Vintage Stunt Champion ships well other contests around coun try plus hints suggestions experts over world improve skills Stunt youd like join up drop line Don MeClave PAMPA 221 NW 2nd Aye Suite 300 Portland OR 97209 Finally remember beginning col umn mentioned would flying old Ci tation V team trials instead brand new Temptation finished fifth years Nats As might recall terrible time finish Temptation fact wrote column trials tribulations suffered fillets column didnt tell entire story Suffice say said done latest worlds greatest Stunt ship Team Fancher turned out just other overweight turkey designed weigh 48-50 oz its 610-sq-in wing time paint settled portly 61 oz Thats nearly three ounces heavier old Citation full 50 sq larger Well tried kid myself better airplane probably just wouldnt have show up Nats same old plane fourth year row knew mar ginal time nearly ideal weather Tn-Cities Later practice flights under hot muggy dead air conditions could well norm team trials Indianapolis proved airplane simply wouldnt job Rather just hanging wall decided strip down bare wood refinish Ordinarily stripping ship down huge la borious time-consuming task undertaken tons sandpaper hopes reducing labor much possible used couple hints have heard over yearsand proved very helpful Use hot-air gun such used shrink MonoKote-type coverings heated paints paper covering under become quite rubbery will peel off large chunks right down wood Another timesaver areas dont succumb hot-air gun use regular commercial paint strippers Simply follow di rections can paint will peel right off did find use strip per made especially epoxies remove top layers K&B Super Poxy paint switch conventional type under lying dope Using two tricks comparatively simple task strip entire ship about three working sessionsa fraction time would have taken task sandpaper Give try CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 weigh up 55 lb because passing Pro posals SC-90-33 SC-90-35 increased RC Giant Scale upper weight limit 55-lb mark old limit 40 lb felt CL models weight range would unsafe difficult handle An interesting note Dave Scale rules proposals little input received Scale Contest Board members across country means rules change interest con trolled primarily submitting propos als board members have act accord ance own feelings perception effect changes will have particular com petition category agree disagree what has happened rules last cycle its too late say anything about now can urge responsive future now some hobby helpers suggested Carl Duggan member Orbiting Eagles Omaha couple items useful workshop might also use yours first item called Hobby Center its manufacturer Black Decker unit small swivel-based vise can used sev eral jobs can used vise metal jaw pads hold items such wire during soldering operations rubber pads can put place holding wood 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