Control Line AEROBA TICS Wynn Paul BIPLANE STUNT still lives Shades Howard Thombs 1949 Open Stunt Walker Cup winnerthe profile Di-Doe writer has received some pictures information Dr Guy Markham Lake Isabella CA concerning Fokker Triplane Control Line Stunt built modified VK RC kit based 2 scale Guy relates using Veco 61 engine Clarence Lee 10-os tank Mike Mustain 47-in span 720-sq-in airplane Although plane does have flaps Guy feels could competitive Stunt used combination Sig dope plastic covering materials finish also said will glide about threefourths circle engine cutsa problem writer former biplane Stunter now seven pieces garage Maybe well see triplane competition summer Recently writer has fortunate receive several reprints old articles Stunt Lester Deily 24 1-05 52nd Ave Douglaston NY 11362 add growing collection contains articles can found starting some early 40s Among articles Coon Dog biplane Jack Macy featured Madewell 49 engine appeared October 1955 issue Flying Models 44-in span no flaps engine mounted upright doubt plane would competitive todays con tests interesting biplane Lester also sent some other reprints including Bojo 29-powered biplane Henry Nelson 1951 Air Trails Annual Stunt Trainer Dennis Schauer 15 diesel-powered profile 38-in span appeared Feburary 1956 ModelAirplane News Lester also sent reprint Profile beautifully-proportioned profile prolific drawing board Charles Mackey airplane writer has ever seen credited Charlie has good-looking ship includ ing such planes Carousel Bluebird Humming bird Crusader time favorites Starlight beautiful elliptical wing Inci dentally Profile appeared September l959 issue Flying Models thanks Lester has written looking articles 1940s-50s list Also helpful finding some old articles has Doug Dahlke course Mister OldTime Stunt John Miske time time Doug sends reprints old articles add collection John has some excellent references New Jersey-New York area Another familiar name some veteran Stunt fliers R J Tucker 256 So 102 E Ave Tulsa OK 74128 creator Tucker 903 Air Trails September1948 Tucker Special merican Modeler April 1962 looking back some old pictures Nationals late 1950s early 1960s inclusion Stunt History Scrapbooks RJ also getting back Stunt after long layoff will probably Nationals summer As postscript recent article fillets Doug Dahlke sent some comments use misuse fillets have used three types fillets recently carved wooden types simple make 1 trace top half airfoil 2 trace pattern piece mush woodO 3 move pattern downward far wood thick ness 4 cut out sheet carve shape lighter also con venient sand holding Continued page 148 68 Model Aviation Fokker Triplane semi-scale Stunter product Dr Guy Markham Lake Isabella CA Model spans 47 uses Veco 61 power birds Salem OR Theyre guaranteed fly 60-ft lines engines revving about 22000 rpm hes holding R short Ridiculousl will subject upcoming construction article Model Aviation small Section glass cloth nose area Level tape seams modeling clay coat surfaces PVA Mix 30 grams Hysol resin hardener apply gel coat surfaces except face plate perimeter cured insert re inforcing bars Coatthe five separation bolts silicone grease thread male mold backing plate holes until theyre flush Mix approximately 600 grams Hysol resin hardener pour female mold Agitate mold release air bubbles Position male mold backing plate over wing access plug gently press place Some resin should ooze out through reinforcing screw holes between two mold-halves Cover seam between mold-halves masking tape contain resin Press appropriate reinforcing screws place set aside cure cured remove masking tape break out balsa wing access plug sur rounding duct tape Apply gentle pressure via separation bolts until mold-halves come apart Remove duct tape female mold Clean out clay residue PVA male mold-half Fill small voids Hysol resin sand 600 sandpaper polish Fuselage shelL Wax mold surfaces two times polish Coat mold surfaces PVA get coating may help force-dry PVA hair dryer working small areas until covered theres doubt completeness PVA coverage apply second coat Dont take chances seizing mold Position appropriately cut Kevlar carbon veil paper pieces layer female mold saturate mixture Shell EPON 815 resin DTA hardener mixed ratio 100 parts resin 11 parts hardener Use 30 grams per fuselage half Tack reinforcing glass cloth nose piece place male mold-half join male female mold Place sufficient C-clamps around mold apply pressure Stop clamping firm resistance feW Excess clamping pressure will destroy molds will result thinner shell Clean off much resin molds possible Use facial tissues clean excess resin out wing access hole After letting molds sit room temperature two hours bake oven 175-2000F two hours Remove oven separate mold-halves still warm Its much easier take shell out mold warm Mold maintenance Inspect molds after run correct problems before next use Always wax before run make sure molds have complete PVA coating Clean molds five runs detergent water Sources 2024 aluminum mold plates local metal supply company Flat-head machine bolts -in steel wire hardware store Hysol resin hardenec TMR MatIs 9016 Rosehill Rd Lenexa KS 66215 Tel 913 888-2606 Mold release wax PVA local fiberglass fabricating company Kevlar Style 350 United Plastics Products PO Box 15766 Orlando FL 32858 TeL 305 295-7911 Carbon veil 50 gm/mt2 Union Carbide Corp 270 Park Ave NY NY 10017 Tel Sales 312 454-2000 Shell EPON 815 resin DTA hardener Miller-Stephenson Danbury CT Tel 203 743-4447 CL Aerobatics/Paul Con fin ued page 68 hand rather glued airplane Further become structural members much stop stress cracking wing-fuselage joint Typically glued place either epoxy white glue Large ones can hollowed out Doug continues havent already tried may want test micro balloons something other epoxy example make up paste Titebond microballoons cut Titebond water make paste experience has produced aston ishingly hard fillet Some have added small amounts soft balsa dust micro balloons/Titebond good results have better luck mix Ambroid microballoons thin mix Ijust add dope clear colored fillets made manner should find no problem dope lifting dope sticks well dope Regarding Epoxolite Doug states may worthwhile mention Epoxolite can used least two different ways 1 outside fuselage wing joint 2 inside fuselage wing joint strength strength inside softer MARKV HAND DRILL/WINDER 5 $2800 Plus Freight * HEAVY DIE-CAST NYLON CASE * METAL GEARS * ADJUSTABLE GEAR TOLERANCE * BALL THRUST-BEARING ON SPINDLE ****************** ********* * *AIAMnITrM * **vvtIEJuI *-vr Phi * Dealers Invited * * xliv year iiarranty* * *CORD * * WetorOry * * Stick Abrasines *A Keen Machine' gives exceptional *sanding control excellent finish * *89~ Basic xci 1 flat Wnd 1 * rits *1 O8~ Builder Special mcI 2 flat 1 halt- * und isand 5 eaih S grits *1 29~ Delor inilods 3flat 2half * round niands Ibuffsixdsand *tO Cxx 6 grits * *Additional Wands Abras*esaxaable * poor Ixcal hobby shop *ADD IS ELMORE toe No i2t4 288 5789* * an 266 xite Tenas 75t49 * 148 Model Aviation HOT STUFFM VIDEO-TIPS FREE FOR UP TO 60 DAYS ONE HOUR VHS CASSETTE CLUB MEETINGS HOBBY SHOPS DISTRIBUTORS sORGANIZATIONS $3000 refundable deposit requIred order Send name address phone checkto Satellite City PO Box 836 Simi CA 93062 LIGHT 4 6 ER 36 2901/16310 pk430 3583/32 P310 pk490 3851/6310 pk580 4353/163 5 pk326 4991/43 5 p1325 3303/8 3 5 EkI495 3901/2 pk595 480 275 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3263/32 399 3801/8 429 3953/16 459 4951/444pk499 280BALSASHEETS 46 3601/16310 p1440 3/323 lOp1515 5201/8 pk635 3153/16368k369 3601/435 pk425 4153/835 okl568 4951/2 4 pk560 1164 lDpk880 3/3245 pk419 1/845 pk425 3/164 Spk542 1/44 5 pk600 TRAILING EDGE 36 141Spk200 5/16 11/4 6 pk 250 3/8 11/2 6 pk 299 1/2 pk299 BALSA SHEETS 30 1/16310 pk275 3/32310pk325 1/8310pk405 1/16410pk430 3/32 k504 1/8410p1590 BALSA TRIANGLOS 36 1/4 1/4 10 pk250 3/8 10 pk320 1/3 1/210 p1430 3/4 8k208 1 15 p1275 BALSASTICKS 36 l/l61/42Opk180 3/321/420 pk190 1/Bsq20 p1140 1/8 1/420 pk195 1/8 1/220 pk315 3/16 P920 p1215 1/4q20 p1315 1/41/220 p1430 3/8q10 p1275 3/8 1/210 p1315 1/2910 p1360 48 STICKS 5 PINESTICKS 36 1/8sq10 ok125 1/8p 1/410 pk155 1/8 3/810 pk200 3/16 5910 pk165 '4sq10 p1255 1/4 3/8 10 p1295 3/8 sq10 p1320 48 STICKS 2895 BIRCH DOWELS 36 1/610pk85 3/1610p1109 1/410pk140 POPLAR LITE PLY 48 1/86 251300 1/812 2 pk600 3810 BIRCH PLYWOOD 48 1/32 121 pk425 1/16121 pk435 1/8 p12 1 pk450 5 PLY BIRCH 48 3/32 121pk570 1/8 Ok585 3/16121p1585 1/4 pk600 FUN FLI 40STAR STIKLONE STARCOMING SOON TrainerSTARBAT SC Coesbal $1495 KWIKSTAR $2496 Oppkj SOO C 51 Spe 1940 Epqp5 Sp9 40 Pg48 Sp9SALE $1995$1995 $1895Fop Cor,Hat54200 WIth Fop 2SRCS4595Pop 19BBRC5400 Kits feature foam wings balsa ply fuse Machine cut parts rugged very Po 4OBBRC 5700 quick assembly outstanding value. Choice trike gear Sail dragger.Po 458B8C5700 Pop Eagle II2500 Riey Woolens UC Combat Shadow foam cores $895 accept Visa Master Charge personal checks C 0 D pay Ups 1/2Afoam Cores $495 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% las TX US Currency dope/microballoons can used outside easier sanding finishing course max imum strength comes using both places does maximum weight might add very workable Epoxolite shaping tool comes small ligist bulbs ranging size flashlight bulb up have advantage being easy clean easily replaceable uniform want large fillets just use larger bulb Going fancy can glue screw-end stick scrap balsa handle closing have received several requests information making CL handle especially resembles Bob Baron-Gene Martine fully-adjustable type Now very popular E-Z Just handle off market appears Stunt fliers looking around handle has feel E-Z Just adjustable Any comments success stories folks out Stuntland have built own handles would appreciated near future Ill try run column art handle-making fort information Precision Aeroba tics PAMPA contact Wynn Pau 1640 May wick Dr Lexington KY 40504 read about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 69 92653 Tel 714 830-5162 going donate six fine-thread needle valve assemblies six re-set tools An entry fee $300 will charged Get eady Too good true 400 sq 10 40 foam Fast Combat model $15 complete Thats total investment plane except little adhesive about two hours time kit includes foam cores spars bladder tube control system hardware engine-mounting screws Thats right sheet metal screws tried model work well anything else theyre cheap require less precision blind-mounting-nut system pine center section notched spars cut out bellcrank extends back tail boom stab bushing already installed No excuses crooked stabs takes about hour glue together about another hour cover FasCal supplied fuel-proof center section figure mounting engine last-minute adjustments should made car way contest Its easier youre doing driving Trim adjustments can made youre pitting during first match An inexpensive easy-tobuild model isnt such deal its Plug model 400 sq 20 oz will give lot performance foam leading edge cant ignored its ability snag off opponents streamers models flying Combat fun flying weekend dont expect last forever couple center sections whole bunch foam cores would get through flying sessions Gene Pape designer/manufacturer Combat fliers dream can reach him 4528 Souza St Eugene OR 97402 Gene hopes supply whole Northwest doesnt have mail kits spread out rest country reason Id give Gene call 503 689-1623 before sending off first dozen models Being greedy Id normally let out secret Ill have taken delivery 10 models before gets print So invest some coin give Gene call Notice trick-looking extra long venturi picture Gordon Delaneys Slow Combat model spray bar slightly outboard tank gives same effect having inboard tank conventional needle location particular venturi has 320 hole spray bar running across still gives lot area stock assembly rye sent picture Dick Tyndall Virginia Craftsman possibly hell make some August1982 149 BALSA 5HEFTS 36 1/162lOp1 3/32w 210 p1 1/8 210 pk 3/162lop 1/4210 p1 1/16310 p1 3/32 p1 1/8 p1 3/1635 pk 1/43Spk 5/1635 pk 3/83Spk 1/2 35 pk 3/4320k 132pk 1/16410pk 3/3245pk 1/84 5 pk 3/1646p1 1/44581 STEARMAN PT 17 Offered Two Sizes Quodro 60 QuarBer Scale Quadra type Engines 96/ Span 2 Scale 60 Engines 64/ Span 1000 Sq QuarterScale Plan SeB $3250 2 Scale Plan $1850 add 5250 for
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/08
Page Numbers: 68, 148, 149
Control Line AEROBA TICS Wynn Paul BIPLANE STUNT still lives Shades Howard Thombs 1949 Open Stunt Walker Cup winnerthe profile Di-Doe writer has received some pictures information Dr Guy Markham Lake Isabella CA concerning Fokker Triplane Control Line Stunt built modified VK RC kit based 2 scale Guy relates using Veco 61 engine Clarence Lee 10-os tank Mike Mustain 47-in span 720-sq-in airplane Although plane does have flaps Guy feels could competitive Stunt used combination Sig dope plastic covering materials finish also said will glide about threefourths circle engine cutsa problem writer former biplane Stunter now seven pieces garage Maybe well see triplane competition summer Recently writer has fortunate receive several reprints old articles Stunt Lester Deily 24 1-05 52nd Ave Douglaston NY 11362 add growing collection contains articles can found starting some early 40s Among articles Coon Dog biplane Jack Macy featured Madewell 49 engine appeared October 1955 issue Flying Models 44-in span no flaps engine mounted upright doubt plane would competitive todays con tests interesting biplane Lester also sent some other reprints including Bojo 29-powered biplane Henry Nelson 1951 Air Trails Annual Stunt Trainer Dennis Schauer 15 diesel-powered profile 38-in span appeared Feburary 1956 ModelAirplane News Lester also sent reprint Profile beautifully-proportioned profile prolific drawing board Charles Mackey airplane writer has ever seen credited Charlie has good-looking ship includ ing such planes Carousel Bluebird Humming bird Crusader time favorites Starlight beautiful elliptical wing Inci dentally Profile appeared September l959 issue Flying Models thanks Lester has written looking articles 1940s-50s list Also helpful finding some old articles has Doug Dahlke course Mister OldTime Stunt John Miske time time Doug sends reprints old articles add collection John has some excellent references New Jersey-New York area Another familiar name some veteran Stunt fliers R J Tucker 256 So 102 E Ave Tulsa OK 74128 creator Tucker 903 Air Trails September1948 Tucker Special merican Modeler April 1962 looking back some old pictures Nationals late 1950s early 1960s inclusion Stunt History Scrapbooks RJ also getting back Stunt after long layoff will probably Nationals summer As postscript recent article fillets Doug Dahlke sent some comments use misuse fillets have used three types fillets recently carved wooden types simple make 1 trace top half airfoil 2 trace pattern piece mush woodO 3 move pattern downward far wood thick ness 4 cut out sheet carve shape lighter also con venient sand holding Continued page 148 68 Model Aviation Fokker Triplane semi-scale Stunter product Dr Guy Markham Lake Isabella CA Model spans 47 uses Veco 61 power birds Salem OR Theyre guaranteed fly 60-ft lines engines revving about 22000 rpm hes holding R short Ridiculousl will subject upcoming construction article Model Aviation small Section glass cloth nose area Level tape seams modeling clay coat surfaces PVA Mix 30 grams Hysol resin hardener apply gel coat surfaces except face plate perimeter cured insert re inforcing bars Coatthe five separation bolts silicone grease thread male mold backing plate holes until theyre flush Mix approximately 600 grams Hysol resin hardener pour female mold Agitate mold release air bubbles Position male mold backing plate over wing access plug gently press place Some resin should ooze out through reinforcing screw holes between two mold-halves Cover seam between mold-halves masking tape contain resin Press appropriate reinforcing screws place set aside cure cured remove masking tape break out balsa wing access plug sur rounding duct tape Apply gentle pressure via separation bolts until mold-halves come apart Remove duct tape female mold Clean out clay residue PVA male mold-half Fill small voids Hysol resin sand 600 sandpaper polish Fuselage shelL Wax mold surfaces two times polish Coat mold surfaces PVA get coating may help force-dry PVA hair dryer working small areas until covered theres doubt completeness PVA coverage apply second coat Dont take chances seizing mold Position appropriately cut Kevlar carbon veil paper pieces layer female mold saturate mixture Shell EPON 815 resin DTA hardener mixed ratio 100 parts resin 11 parts hardener Use 30 grams per fuselage half Tack reinforcing glass cloth nose piece place male mold-half join male female mold Place sufficient C-clamps around mold apply pressure Stop clamping firm resistance feW Excess clamping pressure will destroy molds will result thinner shell Clean off much resin molds possible Use facial tissues clean excess resin out wing access hole After letting molds sit room temperature two hours bake oven 175-2000F two hours Remove oven separate mold-halves still warm Its much easier take shell out mold warm Mold maintenance Inspect molds after run correct problems before next use Always wax before run make sure molds have complete PVA coating Clean molds five runs detergent water Sources 2024 aluminum mold plates local metal supply company Flat-head machine bolts -in steel wire hardware store Hysol resin hardenec TMR MatIs 9016 Rosehill Rd Lenexa KS 66215 Tel 913 888-2606 Mold release wax PVA local fiberglass fabricating company Kevlar Style 350 United Plastics Products PO Box 15766 Orlando FL 32858 TeL 305 295-7911 Carbon veil 50 gm/mt2 Union Carbide Corp 270 Park Ave NY NY 10017 Tel Sales 312 454-2000 Shell EPON 815 resin DTA hardener Miller-Stephenson Danbury CT Tel 203 743-4447 CL Aerobatics/Paul Con fin ued page 68 hand rather glued airplane Further become structural members much stop stress cracking wing-fuselage joint Typically glued place either epoxy white glue Large ones can hollowed out Doug continues havent already tried may want test micro balloons something other epoxy example make up paste Titebond microballoons cut Titebond water make paste experience has produced aston ishingly hard fillet Some have added small amounts soft balsa dust micro balloons/Titebond good results have better luck mix Ambroid microballoons thin mix Ijust add dope clear colored fillets made manner should find no problem dope lifting dope sticks well dope Regarding Epoxolite Doug states may worthwhile mention Epoxolite can used least two different ways 1 outside fuselage wing joint 2 inside fuselage wing joint strength strength inside softer MARKV HAND DRILL/WINDER 5 $2800 Plus Freight * HEAVY DIE-CAST NYLON CASE * METAL GEARS * ADJUSTABLE GEAR TOLERANCE * BALL THRUST-BEARING ON SPINDLE ****************** ********* * *AIAMnITrM * **vvtIEJuI *-vr Phi * Dealers Invited * * xliv year iiarranty* * *CORD * * WetorOry * * Stick Abrasines *A Keen Machine' gives exceptional *sanding control excellent finish * *89~ Basic xci 1 flat Wnd 1 * rits *1 O8~ Builder Special mcI 2 flat 1 halt- * und isand 5 eaih S grits *1 29~ Delor inilods 3flat 2half * round niands Ibuffsixdsand *tO Cxx 6 grits * *Additional Wands Abras*esaxaable * poor Ixcal hobby shop *ADD IS ELMORE toe No i2t4 288 5789* * an 266 xite Tenas 75t49 * 148 Model Aviation HOT STUFFM VIDEO-TIPS FREE FOR UP TO 60 DAYS ONE HOUR VHS CASSETTE CLUB MEETINGS HOBBY SHOPS DISTRIBUTORS sORGANIZATIONS $3000 refundable deposit requIred order Send name address phone checkto Satellite City PO Box 836 Simi CA 93062 LIGHT 4 6 ER 36 2901/16310 pk430 3583/32 P310 pk490 3851/6310 pk580 4353/163 5 pk326 4991/43 5 p1325 3303/8 3 5 EkI495 3901/2 pk595 480 275 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3263/32 399 3801/8 429 3953/16 459 4951/444pk499 280BALSASHEETS 46 3601/16310 p1440 3/323 lOp1515 5201/8 pk635 3153/16368k369 3601/435 pk425 4153/835 okl568 4951/2 4 pk560 1164 lDpk880 3/3245 pk419 1/845 pk425 3/164 Spk542 1/44 5 pk600 TRAILING EDGE 36 141Spk200 5/16 11/4 6 pk 250 3/8 11/2 6 pk 299 1/2 pk299 BALSA SHEETS 30 1/16310 pk275 3/32310pk325 1/8310pk405 1/16410pk430 3/32 k504 1/8410p1590 BALSA TRIANGLOS 36 1/4 1/4 10 pk250 3/8 10 pk320 1/3 1/210 p1430 3/4 8k208 1 15 p1275 BALSASTICKS 36 l/l61/42Opk180 3/321/420 pk190 1/Bsq20 p1140 1/8 1/420 pk195 1/8 1/220 pk315 3/16 P920 p1215 1/4q20 p1315 1/41/220 p1430 3/8q10 p1275 3/8 1/210 p1315 1/2910 p1360 48 STICKS 5 PINESTICKS 36 1/8sq10 ok125 1/8p 1/410 pk155 1/8 3/810 pk200 3/16 5910 pk165 '4sq10 p1255 1/4 3/8 10 p1295 3/8 sq10 p1320 48 STICKS 2895 BIRCH DOWELS 36 1/610pk85 3/1610p1109 1/410pk140 POPLAR LITE PLY 48 1/86 251300 1/812 2 pk600 3810 BIRCH PLYWOOD 48 1/32 121 pk425 1/16121 pk435 1/8 p12 1 pk450 5 PLY BIRCH 48 3/32 121pk570 1/8 Ok585 3/16121p1585 1/4 pk600 FUN FLI 40STAR STIKLONE STARCOMING SOON TrainerSTARBAT SC Coesbal $1495 KWIKSTAR $2496 Oppkj SOO C 51 Spe 1940 Epqp5 Sp9 40 Pg48 Sp9SALE $1995$1995 $1895Fop Cor,Hat54200 WIth Fop 2SRCS4595Pop 19BBRC5400 Kits feature foam wings balsa ply fuse Machine cut parts rugged very Po 4OBBRC 5700 quick assembly outstanding value. Choice trike gear Sail dragger.Po 458B8C5700 Pop Eagle II2500 Riey Woolens UC Combat Shadow foam cores $895 accept Visa Master Charge personal checks C 0 D pay Ups 1/2Afoam Cores $495 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% las TX US Currency dope/microballoons can used outside easier sanding finishing course max imum strength comes using both places does maximum weight might add very workable Epoxolite shaping tool comes small ligist bulbs ranging size flashlight bulb up have advantage being easy clean easily replaceable uniform want large fillets just use larger bulb Going fancy can glue screw-end stick scrap balsa handle closing have received several requests information making CL handle especially resembles Bob Baron-Gene Martine fully-adjustable type Now very popular E-Z Just handle off market appears Stunt fliers looking around handle has feel E-Z Just adjustable Any comments success stories folks out Stuntland have built own handles would appreciated near future Ill try run column art handle-making fort information Precision Aeroba tics PAMPA contact Wynn Pau 1640 May wick Dr Lexington KY 40504 read about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 69 92653 Tel 714 830-5162 going donate six fine-thread needle valve assemblies six re-set tools An entry fee $300 will charged Get eady Too good true 400 sq 10 40 foam Fast Combat model $15 complete Thats total investment plane except little adhesive about two hours time kit includes foam cores spars bladder tube control system hardware engine-mounting screws Thats right sheet metal screws tried model work well anything else theyre cheap require less precision blind-mounting-nut system pine center section notched spars cut out bellcrank extends back tail boom stab bushing already installed No excuses crooked stabs takes about hour glue together about another hour cover FasCal supplied fuel-proof center section figure mounting engine last-minute adjustments should made car way contest Its easier youre doing driving Trim adjustments can made youre pitting during first match An inexpensive easy-tobuild model isnt such deal its Plug model 400 sq 20 oz will give lot performance foam leading edge cant ignored its ability snag off opponents streamers models flying Combat fun flying weekend dont expect last forever couple center sections whole bunch foam cores would get through flying sessions Gene Pape designer/manufacturer Combat fliers dream can reach him 4528 Souza St Eugene OR 97402 Gene hopes supply whole Northwest doesnt have mail kits spread out rest country reason Id give Gene call 503 689-1623 before sending off first dozen models Being greedy Id normally let out secret Ill have taken delivery 10 models before gets print So invest some coin give Gene call Notice trick-looking extra long venturi picture Gordon Delaneys Slow Combat model spray bar slightly outboard tank gives same effect having inboard tank conventional needle location particular venturi has 320 hole spray bar running across still gives lot area stock assembly rye sent picture Dick Tyndall Virginia Craftsman possibly hell make some August1982 149 BALSA 5HEFTS 36 1/162lOp1 3/32w 210 p1 1/8 210 pk 3/162lop 1/4210 p1 1/16310 p1 3/32 p1 1/8 p1 3/1635 pk 1/43Spk 5/1635 pk 3/83Spk 1/2 35 pk 3/4320k 132pk 1/16410pk 3/3245pk 1/84 5 pk 3/1646p1 1/44581 STEARMAN PT 17 Offered Two Sizes Quodro 60 QuarBer Scale Quadra type Engines 96/ Span 2 Scale 60 Engines 64/ Span 1000 Sq QuarterScale Plan SeB $3250 2 Scale Plan $1850 add 5250 for
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/08
Page Numbers: 68, 148, 149
Control Line AEROBA TICS Wynn Paul BIPLANE STUNT still lives Shades Howard Thombs 1949 Open Stunt Walker Cup winnerthe profile Di-Doe writer has received some pictures information Dr Guy Markham Lake Isabella CA concerning Fokker Triplane Control Line Stunt built modified VK RC kit based 2 scale Guy relates using Veco 61 engine Clarence Lee 10-os tank Mike Mustain 47-in span 720-sq-in airplane Although plane does have flaps Guy feels could competitive Stunt used combination Sig dope plastic covering materials finish also said will glide about threefourths circle engine cutsa problem writer former biplane Stunter now seven pieces garage Maybe well see triplane competition summer Recently writer has fortunate receive several reprints old articles Stunt Lester Deily 24 1-05 52nd Ave Douglaston NY 11362 add growing collection contains articles can found starting some early 40s Among articles Coon Dog biplane Jack Macy featured Madewell 49 engine appeared October 1955 issue Flying Models 44-in span no flaps engine mounted upright doubt plane would competitive todays con tests interesting biplane Lester also sent some other reprints including Bojo 29-powered biplane Henry Nelson 1951 Air Trails Annual Stunt Trainer Dennis Schauer 15 diesel-powered profile 38-in span appeared Feburary 1956 ModelAirplane News Lester also sent reprint Profile beautifully-proportioned profile prolific drawing board Charles Mackey airplane writer has ever seen credited Charlie has good-looking ship includ ing such planes Carousel Bluebird Humming bird Crusader time favorites Starlight beautiful elliptical wing Inci dentally Profile appeared September l959 issue Flying Models thanks Lester has written looking articles 1940s-50s list Also helpful finding some old articles has Doug Dahlke course Mister OldTime Stunt John Miske time time Doug sends reprints old articles add collection John has some excellent references New Jersey-New York area Another familiar name some veteran Stunt fliers R J Tucker 256 So 102 E Ave Tulsa OK 74128 creator Tucker 903 Air Trails September1948 Tucker Special merican Modeler April 1962 looking back some old pictures Nationals late 1950s early 1960s inclusion Stunt History Scrapbooks RJ also getting back Stunt after long layoff will probably Nationals summer As postscript recent article fillets Doug Dahlke sent some comments use misuse fillets have used three types fillets recently carved wooden types simple make 1 trace top half airfoil 2 trace pattern piece mush woodO 3 move pattern downward far wood thick ness 4 cut out sheet carve shape lighter also con venient sand holding Continued page 148 68 Model Aviation Fokker Triplane semi-scale Stunter product Dr Guy Markham Lake Isabella CA Model spans 47 uses Veco 61 power birds Salem OR Theyre guaranteed fly 60-ft lines engines revving about 22000 rpm hes holding R short Ridiculousl will subject upcoming construction article Model Aviation small Section glass cloth nose area Level tape seams modeling clay coat surfaces PVA Mix 30 grams Hysol resin hardener apply gel coat surfaces except face plate perimeter cured insert re inforcing bars Coatthe five separation bolts silicone grease thread male mold backing plate holes until theyre flush Mix approximately 600 grams Hysol resin hardener pour female mold Agitate mold release air bubbles Position male mold backing plate over wing access plug gently press place Some resin should ooze out through reinforcing screw holes between two mold-halves Cover seam between mold-halves masking tape contain resin Press appropriate reinforcing screws place set aside cure cured remove masking tape break out balsa wing access plug sur rounding duct tape Apply gentle pressure via separation bolts until mold-halves come apart Remove duct tape female mold Clean out clay residue PVA male mold-half Fill small voids Hysol resin sand 600 sandpaper polish Fuselage shelL Wax mold surfaces two times polish Coat mold surfaces PVA get coating may help force-dry PVA hair dryer working small areas until covered theres doubt completeness PVA coverage apply second coat Dont take chances seizing mold Position appropriately cut Kevlar carbon veil paper pieces layer female mold saturate mixture Shell EPON 815 resin DTA hardener mixed ratio 100 parts resin 11 parts hardener Use 30 grams per fuselage half Tack reinforcing glass cloth nose piece place male mold-half join male female mold Place sufficient C-clamps around mold apply pressure Stop clamping firm resistance feW Excess clamping pressure will destroy molds will result thinner shell Clean off much resin molds possible Use facial tissues clean excess resin out wing access hole After letting molds sit room temperature two hours bake oven 175-2000F two hours Remove oven separate mold-halves still warm Its much easier take shell out mold warm Mold maintenance Inspect molds after run correct problems before next use Always wax before run make sure molds have complete PVA coating Clean molds five runs detergent water Sources 2024 aluminum mold plates local metal supply company Flat-head machine bolts -in steel wire hardware store Hysol resin hardenec TMR MatIs 9016 Rosehill Rd Lenexa KS 66215 Tel 913 888-2606 Mold release wax PVA local fiberglass fabricating company Kevlar Style 350 United Plastics Products PO Box 15766 Orlando FL 32858 TeL 305 295-7911 Carbon veil 50 gm/mt2 Union Carbide Corp 270 Park Ave NY NY 10017 Tel Sales 312 454-2000 Shell EPON 815 resin DTA hardener Miller-Stephenson Danbury CT Tel 203 743-4447 CL Aerobatics/Paul Con fin ued page 68 hand rather glued airplane Further become structural members much stop stress cracking wing-fuselage joint Typically glued place either epoxy white glue Large ones can hollowed out Doug continues havent already tried may want test micro balloons something other epoxy example make up paste Titebond microballoons cut Titebond water make paste experience has produced aston ishingly hard fillet Some have added small amounts soft balsa dust micro balloons/Titebond good results have better luck mix Ambroid microballoons thin mix Ijust add dope clear colored fillets made manner should find no problem dope lifting dope sticks well dope Regarding Epoxolite Doug states may worthwhile mention Epoxolite can used least two different ways 1 outside fuselage wing joint 2 inside fuselage wing joint strength strength inside softer MARKV HAND DRILL/WINDER 5 $2800 Plus Freight * HEAVY DIE-CAST NYLON CASE * METAL GEARS * ADJUSTABLE GEAR TOLERANCE * BALL THRUST-BEARING ON SPINDLE ****************** ********* * *AIAMnITrM * **vvtIEJuI *-vr Phi * Dealers Invited * * xliv year iiarranty* * *CORD * * WetorOry * * Stick Abrasines *A Keen Machine' gives exceptional *sanding control excellent finish * *89~ Basic xci 1 flat Wnd 1 * rits *1 O8~ Builder Special mcI 2 flat 1 halt- * und isand 5 eaih S grits *1 29~ Delor inilods 3flat 2half * round niands Ibuffsixdsand *tO Cxx 6 grits * *Additional Wands Abras*esaxaable * 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