Control S iIM Aerobatics Wynn Paul REMEMBER guy beer barrel airplane know guy preached Horsepower conquers everything including Nobler Genesis Well listen what trying now about semi-scale shucks its almost full-scale least fuselage Mark 24 Spitfire fiberglass Yes Al Rabe runner-up 1978 World Championships National Champion three times attempting build Stunt plane using fiberglass cloth construction parts fuselage wing stabilizer elevators rudder etc making molds component parts hopes being able mass produce himself full Stunt plane 150 hours building molds would feature such detail work flush rivets raised panel lines etc three colors no less plane will have removable wing tail Al trying two different types retracts Mark 24 electric pneumaticone type two prototype wings Al started out using conventional fiberglass cloth quickly went Kevlar 35% lighter conventional cloth also 35% stiffer using epoxy-type glue resin bond cloth now currently experimenting graphite-type cloth lighter about 10 times stiff unfor tunately costs about $18500 yard What brute going use engine Al hopes use own brand customized Como 40 case altered end up 60 cu displacement horse burns about seven ounces fuel per pattern Incidentally Al also has experimented lately using auxiliary tank tucked behind 60-size engine tank made fiberglass cloth resin because has fit around tubing engine bearers etc Al reports no problem surging fuel starvaton problem seems fuel eventually eats up tank after about 15-20 runs trying find suitable material auxiliary tank course whole project dependent upn weight plane being within acceptable limits wings prove come out too heavy Al states will probably scrap whole project later date also trying finish up long-time project twin-engine Hornet semi-scale British World War II fighter Stunt will use two 35size engines will also have retracts Another engine have seen OS Max 40 45 being used now stunt Enya 45 some Northeast stunters add group Supertigre X-45 Schnuerlerear exhaust According sunshine-land stunters Bob sun glasses Whitely John foam Poynter have running X-45 lately planes has power Max 40 FSR ST 46 Bob stated recently engine runs good four cycle time sounds like typical Schnuerle engine pulls well Gene Martine made muffler rearexhaust engine exits down Out bottom fuselage certainly keeps plane clean Bob said Martine did perform big modifications cleaned up inside engine made venturi muffler Bob runs 13-5 prop reports engine uses about 675 oz fuel consis tently runs 55 sec laps 63 feet 018 lines Bob says engine takes long time break inabout three hours block after 50-60 flights engine sounding better better Only drawback muffler engine weighs about 125 oz So looking another engine try might investigate Supertigre X-45 rear exhaust Well two articles have elicited mail fuel tanks names old stunt airplanes Ross McMullen wrote say left off following stunters Super Zilch Flying Circus Flying Clown Brave deBolt Bipe series All-American Senior Lil Duper Zilch Stuntwagon Goldbergs Glow Bug Shulmans Secret Weapon Zilch-X Veco Panther Terns Terror 1946-47 Jim Crash Baker Poughkeepsie NY wrote recall Barn stormer Reactor flying wing kit Galaxy Guillows kit Bill Lindemann wrote remind Berkley Zilch series deBolt bipes Stuntwagons Leon Shulman Dronette Secret Weapon still regularly flies Secret Weapon Drone engine Also heard two long lost Stunt fliers planes list C lair Sieverling now living Phoenix AZ R J Tucker now Tulsa OK Nick Rankin Burlington WA wrote enclosed some very old snapshots Stanzel Shark built early 40s Torp 25 another O&R 23 engine hope Nick will send negatives shots can used magazine Incident ally pix taken Cynthiana KY stone s throw Lexington thanks fellows giving some additional infor mation Speaking Old-Time Stunt John Sharpe Lakeview OH looking plans Bob Palmer Smoothie Olin Brown looking plans Galloping Comedian John Delafosse Chesterfield MO wrote looking some old kits Veco Thunderbird Sturdi-Built Corsair Aristo-Craft Curtiss C-46 twin-engine Japanese kit Veco semi-scale Hawker Hurricane can help above items let writer know Im certain John Miske 415 Clifton Blvd Clifton NJ 07013 will have plans Old-Timer Stunters As far old kits go last saw Ambroid Ares kit went $3000 1976 Nats Since nostalgia trip let again make request information locations pictures Bob Dailey Michigan won Open stunt 1949 Nats information W Howard Thombs Warren OH flew little profile biplane win Walker Cup 1949 would like contact also get some pictures airplanes have seen pictures plane Di-Doe appeared Air Trails December 1949 would like contact man Same old story department received letter complaint recently concerning late delivery item ordered small specialty suppliers Ive mentioned column Im sorry Continued page 132 June 1981 55 Mr Foam John Poynter Cyprus CA 55-in span Cougar Would believe has foam wing Plane weighs 505 oz uses ST 46 power equipped Du-Bro muffler Finish Aero Gloss Sig paints Mnuy IflK Verona IIJ WIIfl regasus stunter Foam-winged model spans 59 weighs 52 oz uses OS Max 45 built-up stab elevator flaps use Warren truss construction Dan McClellan lives Burlingame CA 16 years old has 5 AMA Nats prefers Sig Chipmunk stunter powered OS Max 35 Ship weighs 42 oz NEW FOURMOST PRODUCTS Bulk head Fitting simple method feed fuel vent tubes through solid bulkheads Drill hole No 18 drill size buikhead firewall up 3/B thick Provides seaied tank compartment eliminates fuelo" 4$ line chaffing Coior coded identification MOULDED NYLON FUELPROOF Weight GM EACH Size 3/32 10 PRICE 2for$195 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 talcum powder weight significant factor could probably save two three ounces given medium-sized aircraft Some people may find doesnt work satisfaction however feel worth experiment ing could possibly save overall five six ounces off aircraft because predominant amount paint applied rear center gravity Any other finishing techniques have please feel free submit publica tion Inclosing would like remind readers please send pictures sketches ideas publication need good input everybody perpetuate love Scale modeling Please send information Richard Byron 2506 So 16 1st Circle Omaha NE 68130 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 54 should light enough allow model settle onto its tail skid model placed smooth surface hook extended end hook should form about 450 angle main part hook way hook can engage arresting cables Bomb Release Fourmost Bombreiease mechanism simple lIght weIght device ideai fun-fly events Fasten unit plane screws provided Attach Springioaded latch thread connect throttle rudder servo Corrosion problem unit molded nylon spring stainless Weight 1/10 OUNCE PRICE $250 503 357-2732 AVAILABLE NOW Prototype Built Flight Tested JB Speosal MK III 84 Mono 78 Pipe Weight 18 lbs2195 TrasI Air 2000 105 Classc Scle Bipla0e 22 lbs 2295 irenral Ak 4000 99 RodaI Eng Classic Bipe 23 lbs2299 Foirke D-VII 88 Genran WA Fighte Bipe 23 lbs2495 Ceseng Sos topw4h Pop 80 Pipe Sopreith Tripehosed 80 Triplane Waco UFF 790 Pipe Waco ATO Lyjock Version 90 Bipe Nreoporr 11 Pebe 85 Pipe 35 Scole Fokker 081 72 Triplone Plans shipped U PS Parcel Post Please add $300 postarje hand/mo fastest sevice send pOstei money order No co D orders sent BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Nealy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 in212 337-6987in model normal three-point attitude well can model flying just above deck hook can no one-third length fuselage should made 3/32-in music wire will strong enough resist straightening out engaging arresting cable tail hook can attached model variety ways photo shows typical installation using -in plywood reinforcements fuselage hardwood block can inset fuselage serve same purpose Hook placement should such end hook forward tail skid/wheel avoid interference missed arresting cables Scratch building very few kits available events scratch building almost necessity Original designs appear contests add interest Carrier flying both contestants spectators standard Class & II models sheeted solid wing construction Strong light wings can carved soild balsa getting balsa required thickness density requires either special order inordinant amount luck Foam cores have used models straight-tapered wings have advantage allowing use waste material core provide support wing sheeting during gluing processthe result being perfectly warp-free wing Built-up sheeted construction offers best opportunity obtaining light structure care used wood selection use glue Bob Reynolds uses jig shown accompaning photos build warp-free perfectlyaligned wings Fairey Firefly models jig allows complete wing dihedral built unit method worth considering especially individual family club antici pates building model particular design Richard L Perry 416 Woodhill Drr Golds boro NC 27530 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 55 hear just remember anytime run plugs products manufactured individuals assuming certain amount risk ordering folks info rmation Stunt orPA MPA contact Wynn Paul 1640 MaywickDr Lexington KY 40504 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 57 2-in long Flare end tubing using flaring tool Cut small end cone off place cone 5/16-in OD Use taper reamer put sharp edge front cone headpiece should fit cone snugly rocking therefore no jig required parts brazed Clean cone headpipe soap water dry Position headpipe small end cone place base cone flat surface brazing Braze headpipe cone using same procedure described before After cone cools wash soap water remove flux Tailpipe-to-cone Cut 7/32-in ID tubing 11-in long Flare end tubing using flaring tool Cut small end cone off cone 7/32-in OD tailpipe should fit cone snugly rocking therefore no jig required parts brazed Clean cone tailpipe soap water dry Position tailpipe small end cone place base cone flat surface brazing Braze tailpipe cone using same procedures described before After cone cools wash soap water remove flux Use taper reamer working inside cone enlarge hole 7/32-in ID Final Assembly have very simple jig holds two sections pipe perfect alignment being brazed jig made two metal rods 5/16-in OD 3/16-in OD least 12-in long end 5/16-in rod center drill 3/16in hole 1-in deep should done lathe large diameter end front cone should slightly smaller large diameter rear cone Cut file large end front cone will just fit inside large end rear cone parts should thoroughly cleaned soap water dried Fit two rods together Slide headpiece onto 5/16-in rod tailpipe onto 3/16-in rod Use 7/32-in OD tubing spacer fit between tailpipe rod joint 132 Model Aviation RINDYS UNIFLOW TUNT TAD PROFILE*COMBAT*RAT* WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 2. 6 oz Capacities Standard Vent available CUSTOM BLEND FUEL 5--40%Njtro Send 25cents specs CAROLINA TAFFINDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts SC 29405
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/06
Page Numbers: 55, 132
Control S iIM Aerobatics Wynn Paul REMEMBER guy beer barrel airplane know guy preached Horsepower conquers everything including Nobler Genesis Well listen what trying now about semi-scale shucks its almost full-scale least fuselage Mark 24 Spitfire fiberglass Yes Al Rabe runner-up 1978 World Championships National Champion three times attempting build Stunt plane using fiberglass cloth construction parts fuselage wing stabilizer elevators rudder etc making molds component parts hopes being able mass produce himself full Stunt plane 150 hours building molds would feature such detail work flush rivets raised panel lines etc three colors no less plane will have removable wing tail Al trying two different types retracts Mark 24 electric pneumaticone type two prototype wings Al started out using conventional fiberglass cloth quickly went Kevlar 35% lighter conventional cloth also 35% stiffer using epoxy-type glue resin bond cloth now currently experimenting graphite-type cloth lighter about 10 times stiff unfor tunately costs about $18500 yard What brute going use engine Al hopes use own brand customized Como 40 case altered end up 60 cu displacement horse burns about seven ounces fuel per pattern Incidentally Al also has experimented lately using auxiliary tank tucked behind 60-size engine tank made fiberglass cloth resin because has fit around tubing engine bearers etc Al reports no problem surging fuel starvaton problem seems fuel eventually eats up tank after about 15-20 runs trying find suitable material auxiliary tank course whole project dependent upn weight plane being within acceptable limits wings prove come out too heavy Al states will probably scrap whole project later date also trying finish up long-time project twin-engine Hornet semi-scale British World War II fighter Stunt will use two 35size engines will also have retracts Another engine have seen OS Max 40 45 being used now stunt Enya 45 some Northeast stunters add group Supertigre X-45 Schnuerlerear exhaust According sunshine-land stunters Bob sun glasses Whitely John foam Poynter have running X-45 lately planes has power Max 40 FSR ST 46 Bob stated recently engine runs good four cycle time sounds like typical Schnuerle engine pulls well Gene Martine made muffler rearexhaust engine exits down Out bottom fuselage certainly keeps plane clean Bob said Martine did perform big modifications cleaned up inside engine made venturi muffler Bob runs 13-5 prop reports engine uses about 675 oz fuel consis tently runs 55 sec laps 63 feet 018 lines Bob says engine takes long time break inabout three hours block after 50-60 flights engine sounding better better Only drawback muffler engine weighs about 125 oz So looking another engine try might investigate Supertigre X-45 rear exhaust Well two articles have elicited mail fuel tanks names old stunt airplanes Ross McMullen wrote say left off following stunters Super Zilch Flying Circus Flying Clown Brave deBolt Bipe series All-American Senior Lil Duper Zilch Stuntwagon Goldbergs Glow Bug Shulmans Secret Weapon Zilch-X Veco Panther Terns Terror 1946-47 Jim Crash Baker Poughkeepsie NY wrote recall Barn stormer Reactor flying wing kit Galaxy Guillows kit Bill Lindemann wrote remind Berkley Zilch series deBolt bipes Stuntwagons Leon Shulman Dronette Secret Weapon still regularly flies Secret Weapon Drone engine Also heard two long lost Stunt fliers planes list C lair Sieverling now living Phoenix AZ R J Tucker now Tulsa OK Nick Rankin Burlington WA wrote enclosed some very old snapshots Stanzel Shark built early 40s Torp 25 another O&R 23 engine hope Nick will send negatives shots can used magazine Incident ally pix taken Cynthiana KY stone s throw Lexington thanks fellows giving some additional infor mation Speaking Old-Time Stunt John Sharpe Lakeview OH looking plans Bob Palmer Smoothie Olin Brown looking plans Galloping Comedian John Delafosse Chesterfield MO wrote looking some old kits Veco Thunderbird Sturdi-Built Corsair Aristo-Craft Curtiss C-46 twin-engine Japanese kit Veco semi-scale Hawker Hurricane can help above items let writer know Im certain John Miske 415 Clifton Blvd Clifton NJ 07013 will have plans Old-Timer Stunters As far old kits go last saw Ambroid Ares kit went $3000 1976 Nats Since nostalgia trip let again make request information locations pictures Bob Dailey Michigan won Open stunt 1949 Nats information W Howard Thombs Warren OH flew little profile biplane win Walker Cup 1949 would like contact also get some pictures airplanes have seen pictures plane Di-Doe appeared Air Trails December 1949 would like contact man Same old story department received letter complaint recently concerning late delivery item ordered small specialty suppliers Ive mentioned column Im sorry Continued page 132 June 1981 55 Mr Foam John Poynter Cyprus CA 55-in span Cougar Would believe has foam wing Plane weighs 505 oz uses ST 46 power equipped Du-Bro muffler Finish Aero Gloss Sig paints Mnuy IflK Verona IIJ WIIfl regasus stunter Foam-winged model spans 59 weighs 52 oz uses OS Max 45 built-up stab elevator flaps use Warren truss construction Dan McClellan lives Burlingame CA 16 years old has 5 AMA Nats prefers Sig Chipmunk stunter powered OS Max 35 Ship weighs 42 oz NEW FOURMOST PRODUCTS Bulk head Fitting simple method feed fuel vent tubes through solid bulkheads Drill hole No 18 drill size buikhead firewall up 3/B thick Provides seaied tank compartment eliminates fuelo" 4$ line chaffing Coior coded identification MOULDED NYLON FUELPROOF Weight GM EACH Size 3/32 10 PRICE 2for$195 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 talcum powder weight significant factor could probably save two three ounces given medium-sized aircraft Some people may find doesnt work satisfaction however feel worth experiment ing could possibly save overall five six ounces off aircraft because predominant amount paint applied rear center gravity Any other finishing techniques have please feel free submit publica tion Inclosing would like remind readers please send pictures sketches ideas publication need good input everybody perpetuate love Scale modeling Please send information Richard Byron 2506 So 16 1st Circle Omaha NE 68130 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 54 should light enough allow model settle onto its tail skid model placed smooth surface hook extended end hook should form about 450 angle main part hook way hook can engage arresting cables Bomb Release Fourmost Bombreiease mechanism simple lIght weIght device ideai fun-fly events Fasten unit plane screws provided Attach Springioaded latch thread connect throttle rudder servo Corrosion problem unit molded nylon spring stainless Weight 1/10 OUNCE PRICE $250 503 357-2732 AVAILABLE NOW Prototype Built Flight Tested JB Speosal MK III 84 Mono 78 Pipe Weight 18 lbs2195 TrasI Air 2000 105 Classc Scle Bipla0e 22 lbs 2295 irenral Ak 4000 99 RodaI Eng Classic Bipe 23 lbs2299 Foirke D-VII 88 Genran WA Fighte Bipe 23 lbs2495 Ceseng Sos topw4h Pop 80 Pipe Sopreith Tripehosed 80 Triplane Waco UFF 790 Pipe Waco ATO Lyjock Version 90 Bipe Nreoporr 11 Pebe 85 Pipe 35 Scole Fokker 081 72 Triplone Plans shipped U PS Parcel Post Please add $300 postarje hand/mo fastest sevice send pOstei money order No co D orders sent BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Nealy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 in212 337-6987in model normal three-point attitude well can model flying just above deck hook can no one-third length fuselage should made 3/32-in music wire will strong enough resist straightening out engaging arresting cable tail hook can attached model variety ways photo shows typical installation using -in plywood reinforcements fuselage hardwood block can inset fuselage serve same purpose Hook placement should such end hook forward tail skid/wheel avoid interference missed arresting cables Scratch building very few kits available events scratch building almost necessity Original designs appear contests add interest Carrier flying both contestants spectators standard Class & II models sheeted solid wing construction Strong light wings can carved soild balsa getting balsa required thickness density requires either special order inordinant amount luck Foam cores have used models straight-tapered wings have advantage allowing use waste material core provide support wing sheeting during gluing processthe result being perfectly warp-free wing Built-up sheeted construction offers best opportunity obtaining light structure care used wood selection use glue Bob Reynolds uses jig shown accompaning photos build warp-free perfectlyaligned wings Fairey Firefly models jig allows complete wing dihedral built unit method worth considering especially individual family club antici pates building model particular design Richard L Perry 416 Woodhill Drr Golds boro NC 27530 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 55 hear just remember anytime run plugs products manufactured individuals assuming certain amount risk ordering folks info rmation Stunt orPA MPA contact Wynn Paul 1640 MaywickDr Lexington KY 40504 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 57 2-in long Flare end tubing using flaring tool Cut small end cone off place cone 5/16-in OD Use taper reamer put sharp edge front cone headpiece should fit cone snugly rocking therefore no jig required parts brazed Clean cone headpipe soap water dry Position headpipe small end cone place base cone flat surface brazing Braze headpipe cone using same procedure described before After cone cools wash soap water remove flux Tailpipe-to-cone Cut 7/32-in ID tubing 11-in long Flare end tubing using flaring tool Cut small end cone off cone 7/32-in OD tailpipe should fit cone snugly rocking therefore no jig required parts brazed Clean cone tailpipe soap water dry Position tailpipe small end cone place base cone flat surface brazing Braze tailpipe cone using same procedures described before After cone cools wash soap water remove flux Use taper reamer working inside cone enlarge hole 7/32-in ID Final Assembly have very simple jig holds two sections pipe perfect alignment being brazed jig made two metal rods 5/16-in OD 3/16-in OD least 12-in long end 5/16-in rod center drill 3/16in hole 1-in deep should done lathe large diameter end front cone should slightly smaller large diameter rear cone Cut file large end front cone will just fit inside large end rear cone parts should thoroughly cleaned soap water dried Fit two rods together Slide headpiece onto 5/16-in rod tailpipe onto 3/16-in rod Use 7/32-in OD tubing spacer fit between tailpipe rod joint 132 Model Aviation RINDYS UNIFLOW TUNT TAD PROFILE*COMBAT*RAT* WIDE & NARROW WEDGE 2. 6 oz Capacities Standard Vent available CUSTOM BLEND FUEL 5--40%Njtro Send 25cents specs CAROLINA TAFFINDER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts SC 29405