Control Line Combat Charlie Johnson TOPS MACA Top Twenty recently nounced 1986 competition year Tom Fluker Sr compiled results 157 com petitors placed 68 contests re ported results Top 20 Overall Points Standings IRichard StubblefieldTexas 2Michael willcosTexas 3Oun CrantillTexas 4 Jerry Sabin 5 EdBrzys 6 Chris Gay 7 Bob Nicks 5 No listed 9 Steve Kott 10 Pat wilicox II Joe McKinzie 12 Paul Curtis 13 Marvin Oenny 14 Richard King 15 john Stubblefreld 16 Bob Oge 17 John Salvin Mel Lyne 19 Jeff Johnson 20 Jeny Capuano Illinois Michigan Illinois N Carolina Michigan Texas Texas florida Kansas Texas Texas Illinois California Canada N Oakota Arizona Richard Stubblefield topped Fast Slow Combat Categories Don Cranfill took FAI Jeny Sabin tops l/2A Combat looks though MACA Miniature Aircraft Combat Association may back business af ter fairly rocky period Phil Cartier elected new president MACA receiving almost 93% votes cast interested joining MACA can send $10 Phil Cartier 760 Waltonville Rd Hummeistown PA 147 6 telephone number 717 566-3810 126 pt sure include full name address AMA 125 Pt number home phone 121 PtMore money meets United States Slow 107 PtCombat Championships will held Gaines 104 Ptville TX June 6-7 1987 will triple mination Slow Combat meet first prize 74 Pt$500 cash Team North Texas TNT spon ring meet will cost $35 enterbut 63 pt includes banquet local country club 58 PtFor information call Joe MeKiozie 817 57 pt838-3458 Tom Fluker 817 668-7918 s pt 56 y Gainesville about 60 miles north SI prDallas airline connections should no prob 47 ptlem 44 p1 42 PtOh no Mr Bill again Remember early Fox Mark whatever called rarely blew up air because usually broke test stand Engines intact cranks could easily spotted air because usually quit first outside loop Fortunately Mark Ill followed subsequently replaced improved Mark IV far popu lar successful Fast Combat engine use came Mark V its single ball bearing weight ho-hum reception Fox Mfg has advertising new Mark VI over year now first batches have hit Continued vase 76 Canadas current top FAI Combat flier Dave Lovgren L secret testing facility somewhere North America planes Britishstyle Monarch taperwings Paul Smith photo shot right Steve Stewarts 1 remaining line wrapped around Gary Perkins handle looks like hes trying get Gary fly lower looping plane will have shot Garys streamer Engine man Jerry Capuano ducks away Gregg Widup launches Fast Combat model Tucson Reglonals L Photographer Charlie Johnson uses 10000mm telephoto lens something like forthese shots standing inside circle take photo Tucson Combat fliers becoming force reckoned Winners Tucsons Slow Combat R L R Jeff Hanauer third Richard Stubblefleid first Richard King second Next day King won FastCombat Stubblefield wasthird ending hisstring victories 74 Model Aviation MB SMIITIHI hIFDUE 15583 7SSO 5, 35, Sod dero CA 93422 66-1717 L FOR SPORT FLYING AND COMPETITION Control Line Handle S N ESS SEE CABE 75 B EST BRASSCLAMPF0R HiTech Design CAB F AD US MEN H MPAC ComfortableCompact GRP- Eng neered HGHS REND H Lfe ATMNUMA 0pie Line Spacing ~SAUc~MUIt BElTERor Sensitivity Control HOBBYDealer Inquiries Invited SHOPS-Mmnutactured hySaurn Industries Inc 36 U 35ttiSt LIC NY 11106 CESSNA 150 AEROBAT COSMIC WIND 1w w Cox Hobbies new E-Z Flyers perfect control line planes first time flyer Equipped famous Cox 049 engine newly designed snap starter get airborne flying fast After winning wings step up racy Cosmic Wind same easy starting Cox 049 engine insures lots exciting flight time See complete line Cox powered models accessories Hobby retailer today . Enclose $100 SASE forycur mini-catalog COX HOBBIES 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92705 marketplace reported first few engines leaked lot fuel out front bearing problem quickly solved cutting spiral groove crank prop-mounting stud crankshaft broke some others mak ing great-sounding shaft run sans propeller worst problem piston coming apart engine features brass cylinder liner aluminum piston undercut top has iron ring pressed purpose reduce wear assume Just flipping prop may make iron ring stick top bore youve bought youd best look piston see theres gap Im sure Fox will make engines good eventually performance will promised appears quality control missed boat bugs should worked out before engines hit market Combat fliers gov eminent Theres still story too locals piston come apart during midweek practice replaced aluminum piston regular iron piston earlier-series engine sounds like fairly dumb idea got last laugh because engine ran better before engine should have loose goose once warmed up piston apparently expanded much brass liner made good power freewheeling end run course going old-style piston/liner isnt answer because have wristpin-keeper problem seems show up just engine has hit its peak People have solved problem machining grooves deeper using Rossi clips Several months pictures 1987 Tucson Regionals thought Chicago Frozen Finger meet awhile snowed Tucson Friday before meet field frozen Saturday morning site moved Buckeye goodbye carpeted circles Tucson facilities super hit time 15 years snowed Tucson club has strong group Combat fliers really getting acts together wouldnt surprised well upcoming money meets Tuc son should proud new MACA number 20 Jerry Capuano Speaking money meets Los Angeles $1000 meet took off like no could have ex pected Entries may exceed 60 will make difficult run triple-eliminations two days just seems thought $1000 cash too tempting pass up very few com petitive events thousand up first open ordinary people Think car racing boats planes Only top professionals ever get chance kind money looks like trend toward number major meets such LA Money Meet Bladder Grabber US Slow Combat Championships AMA Nationals FAI Team Selection seriously flew five meets youd busy whole year preparing didnt fly local meets tune-ups early years Combat flying flew meet some sort almost weekend Local club meets regionals Nationals always contest go person won Open Fast Combat Nats truly National Cham pion Winning Nats events still tough real accomplishment other major meets giant prizes have upstaged Nats recent years As whether trend good bad Ill let know win something big showContinued page 180 76 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS$495 DISTRIBUTED BY DGA Designsoe DGA SO DCA Designs 0 0 0 S 0 0 Ouai OUARTER SCALE PLANS Ouarter Master Sport Sip $21 Quadra 35. 73Sp8n E-Z build Great Flyer.5Semi-lC t Ava ablePPD 0 DAVIS 0-1K 905 Span0 Quadra 35 power Similar. PPD 1 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER S Model K 117Span.035 power. pee s5 S____ C 4-CYCLE PROJECTS yaW AKRON FUNK 1-5 Scale 54 span 90 site 4 cycleFantaslic Flyer IPPO ________0 DAVIS 0-1K55 603 Span 45 4 cycle Similar. .ppo s15e llxco Inch scale Sixth scale 5 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER~s15 ____0 txtOe 0lA PlCns0 comma PHOTO DOCUMENTATION PACKS Soallable Scale Plans ALL PLANS ROLLED SHIPPED UPS Complete w InstructiOn Socklet Send clO0 Catalog t New York State Residents add % sales tax. Send check . Allow 3 weeks check clear S CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 Fun Nationals bet Celebrity Combat event Doe Passen running will feature many-time National Champion Riley Wooten along Richard Stubblefield two popular opponents $5 youll able choose off two master fliers number other well-known pilots Also just fun flying Top Speed class Speed Pattern Loops per Minute John sons Infamous Rules Test Ill bet want other hint what kind questions study OK goes both models airborne under power during match model cuts its own streamer off kill scored a A kill other guy b Streamer-handling error c A re-match d End match whoever ahead wins points e None above key word Nats summer fun Complainers will have take written test have results posted scoff return low-tech Slow Combat model Richard Stubblefteld holding Tucson Regionals picture latest venture simple models features external bellcrank lines coupled directly itno lead-outs Both lines exit through common wire lead-out guide can moved outboard wing should inboard wing demolished tactic might get enough air points win match wings arent cored out usual fashion holes cut help lighten structure Aluminum motor mounts can used over over Richard seemed think didnt give away anything far performance first place Slow seems bear out Lets hope MACA Number has started trend toward simple cheap designs rather space-age projectiles seem favor Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham Sr San Di ego CA 92109 Norfolk/Martin Continued page 81 hobby sh9p owner supports number hobbiesplastic models model trains RC cars boats planesin addition Control Line models real challenge individual stay current such wide variety modeling interests make matters worse manufacturers reducing line Control Line kits making difficult know what still available recommend newcomers list helps him fill role jack-ofall-trades now stocks basics neces sary get someone started hobby can assemble good starter package someone unfamiliar Control Line models hobby shop offers special discount beginners buy complete starter package Starting off right glue paint makes everything easier enjoyable Club newsletter periodic newsletter helps club members stay touch forms about upcoming events about won what last contest troduces new modelers other mem bers tells anything else choose Sending copy people organi zations outside club can make valuable As example local hobby shop gets copy newsletter outlining contest schedule citing equipment requirements Foxberg racing event its good bet Goldberg kits Fox 35 engines 2in wheels 2-az Sullivan tanks will shelf need Mailing copy newsletter other clubs AMA district VP helps keep everyone informed activities Sponsoring seminar turned out rewarding activity Norfolk Aero modelers has Community recreation centers frequently offer craft classes part programs program director welcomed opportunity offer Con trol Line building flying seminar five-week Saturday morning activity program goals teach sound model craftsmanship safe flying habits Teaching hands-on environment made possible clubs experienced modelers pass proven techniques new modelers Bypassing common pit falls beginners got satisfaction models seminar attracted num ber families parents seemed enjoy activity much youngsters did seminar included An indoor show-and-tell acquaint people club members favorite models AMA Control Line videotape Wired Excitement An outdoor flying demonstration club members Flying club trainer Classroom lectures field demos bread-and-butter topics like cover awing "How break model engine Control Line Model Safety Troubleshooting sessions answer questions correct problems Contest awards presentation seminars best-looking model Special event press releases prepare basic what press release time club sponsors special event such contest model seminar use laymans language describing activities ie substituting model dogfight Combat event photograph activity models past similar event helps communicate what being described model contest seldom kind event draws television news camera crew have number freelance photographers publish photos con tests local newspapers addition radio stations newspapers provide commun ity event calendars advertise activities 180 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 74, 76, 180
Control Line Combat Charlie Johnson TOPS MACA Top Twenty recently nounced 1986 competition year Tom Fluker Sr compiled results 157 com petitors placed 68 contests re ported results Top 20 Overall Points Standings IRichard StubblefieldTexas 2Michael willcosTexas 3Oun CrantillTexas 4 Jerry Sabin 5 EdBrzys 6 Chris Gay 7 Bob Nicks 5 No listed 9 Steve Kott 10 Pat wilicox II Joe McKinzie 12 Paul Curtis 13 Marvin Oenny 14 Richard King 15 john Stubblefreld 16 Bob Oge 17 John Salvin Mel Lyne 19 Jeff Johnson 20 Jeny Capuano Illinois Michigan Illinois N Carolina Michigan Texas Texas florida Kansas Texas Texas Illinois California Canada N Oakota Arizona Richard Stubblefield topped Fast Slow Combat Categories Don Cranfill took FAI Jeny Sabin tops l/2A Combat looks though MACA Miniature Aircraft Combat Association may back business af ter fairly rocky period Phil Cartier elected new president MACA receiving almost 93% votes cast interested joining MACA can send $10 Phil Cartier 760 Waltonville Rd Hummeistown PA 147 6 telephone number 717 566-3810 126 pt sure include full name address AMA 125 Pt number home phone 121 PtMore money meets United States Slow 107 PtCombat Championships will held Gaines 104 Ptville TX June 6-7 1987 will triple mination Slow Combat meet first prize 74 Pt$500 cash Team North Texas TNT spon ring meet will cost $35 enterbut 63 pt includes banquet local country club 58 PtFor information call Joe MeKiozie 817 57 pt838-3458 Tom Fluker 817 668-7918 s pt 56 y Gainesville about 60 miles north SI prDallas airline connections should no prob 47 ptlem 44 p1 42 PtOh no Mr Bill again Remember early Fox Mark whatever called rarely blew up air because usually broke test stand Engines intact cranks could easily spotted air because usually quit first outside loop Fortunately Mark Ill followed subsequently replaced improved Mark IV far popu lar successful Fast Combat engine use came Mark V its single ball bearing weight ho-hum reception Fox Mfg has advertising new Mark VI over year now first batches have hit Continued vase 76 Canadas current top FAI Combat flier Dave Lovgren L secret testing facility somewhere North America planes Britishstyle Monarch taperwings Paul Smith photo shot right Steve Stewarts 1 remaining line wrapped around Gary Perkins handle looks like hes trying get Gary fly lower looping plane will have shot Garys streamer Engine man Jerry Capuano ducks away Gregg Widup launches Fast Combat model Tucson Reglonals L Photographer Charlie Johnson uses 10000mm telephoto lens something like forthese shots standing inside circle take photo Tucson Combat fliers becoming force reckoned Winners Tucsons Slow Combat R L R Jeff Hanauer third Richard Stubblefleid first Richard King second Next day King won FastCombat Stubblefield wasthird ending hisstring victories 74 Model Aviation MB SMIITIHI hIFDUE 15583 7SSO 5, 35, Sod dero CA 93422 66-1717 L FOR SPORT FLYING AND COMPETITION Control Line Handle S N ESS SEE CABE 75 B EST BRASSCLAMPF0R HiTech Design CAB F AD US MEN H MPAC ComfortableCompact GRP- Eng neered HGHS REND H Lfe ATMNUMA 0pie Line Spacing ~SAUc~MUIt BElTERor Sensitivity Control HOBBYDealer Inquiries Invited SHOPS-Mmnutactured hySaurn Industries Inc 36 U 35ttiSt LIC NY 11106 CESSNA 150 AEROBAT COSMIC WIND 1w w Cox Hobbies new E-Z Flyers perfect control line planes first time flyer Equipped famous Cox 049 engine newly designed snap starter get airborne flying fast After winning wings step up racy Cosmic Wind same easy starting Cox 049 engine insures lots exciting flight time See complete line Cox powered models accessories Hobby retailer today . Enclose $100 SASE forycur mini-catalog COX HOBBIES 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92705 marketplace reported first few engines leaked lot fuel out front bearing problem quickly solved cutting spiral groove crank prop-mounting stud crankshaft broke some others mak ing great-sounding shaft run sans propeller worst problem piston coming apart engine features brass cylinder liner aluminum piston undercut top has iron ring pressed purpose reduce wear assume Just flipping prop may make iron ring stick top bore youve bought youd best look piston see theres gap Im sure Fox will make engines good eventually performance will promised appears quality control missed boat bugs should worked out before engines hit market Combat fliers gov eminent Theres still story too locals piston come apart during midweek practice replaced aluminum piston regular iron piston earlier-series engine sounds like fairly dumb idea got last laugh because engine ran better before engine should have loose goose once warmed up piston apparently expanded much brass liner made good power freewheeling end run course going old-style piston/liner isnt answer because have wristpin-keeper problem seems show up just engine has hit its peak People have solved problem machining grooves deeper using Rossi clips Several months pictures 1987 Tucson Regionals thought Chicago Frozen Finger meet awhile snowed Tucson Friday before meet field frozen Saturday morning site moved Buckeye goodbye carpeted circles Tucson facilities super hit time 15 years snowed Tucson club has strong group Combat fliers really getting acts together wouldnt surprised well upcoming money meets Tuc son should proud new MACA number 20 Jerry Capuano Speaking money meets Los Angeles $1000 meet took off like no could have ex pected Entries may exceed 60 will make difficult run triple-eliminations two days just seems thought $1000 cash too tempting pass up very few com petitive events thousand up first open ordinary people Think car racing boats planes Only top professionals ever get chance kind money looks like trend toward number major meets such LA Money Meet Bladder Grabber US Slow Combat Championships AMA Nationals FAI Team Selection seriously flew five meets youd busy whole year preparing didnt fly local meets tune-ups early years Combat flying flew meet some sort almost weekend Local club meets regionals Nationals always contest go person won Open Fast Combat Nats truly National Cham pion Winning Nats events still tough real accomplishment other major meets giant prizes have upstaged Nats recent years As whether trend good bad Ill let know win something big showContinued page 180 76 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS$495 DISTRIBUTED BY DGA Designsoe DGA SO DCA Designs 0 0 0 S 0 0 Ouai OUARTER SCALE PLANS Ouarter Master Sport Sip $21 Quadra 35. 73Sp8n E-Z build Great Flyer.5Semi-lC t Ava ablePPD 0 DAVIS 0-1K 905 Span0 Quadra 35 power Similar. PPD 1 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER S Model K 117Span.035 power. pee s5 S____ C 4-CYCLE PROJECTS yaW AKRON FUNK 1-5 Scale 54 span 90 site 4 cycleFantaslic Flyer IPPO ________0 DAVIS 0-1K55 603 Span 45 4 cycle Similar. .ppo s15e llxco Inch scale Sixth scale 5 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER~s15 ____0 txtOe 0lA PlCns0 comma PHOTO DOCUMENTATION PACKS Soallable Scale Plans ALL PLANS ROLLED SHIPPED UPS Complete w InstructiOn Socklet Send clO0 Catalog t New York State Residents add % sales tax. Send check . Allow 3 weeks check clear S CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 Fun Nationals bet Celebrity Combat event Doe Passen running will feature many-time National Champion Riley Wooten along Richard Stubblefield two popular opponents $5 youll able choose off two master fliers number other well-known pilots Also just fun flying Top Speed class Speed Pattern Loops per Minute John sons Infamous Rules Test Ill bet want other hint what kind questions study OK goes both models airborne under power during match model cuts its own streamer off kill scored a A kill other guy b Streamer-handling error c A re-match d End match whoever ahead wins points e None above key word Nats summer fun Complainers will have take written test have results posted scoff return low-tech Slow Combat model Richard Stubblefteld holding Tucson Regionals picture latest venture simple models features external bellcrank lines coupled directly itno lead-outs Both lines exit through common wire lead-out guide can moved outboard wing should inboard wing demolished tactic might get enough air points win match wings arent cored out usual fashion holes cut help lighten structure Aluminum motor mounts can used over over Richard seemed think didnt give away anything far performance first place Slow seems bear out Lets hope MACA Number has started trend toward simple cheap designs rather space-age projectiles seem favor Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham Sr San Di ego CA 92109 Norfolk/Martin Continued page 81 hobby sh9p owner supports number hobbiesplastic models model trains RC cars boats planesin addition Control Line models real challenge individual stay current such wide variety modeling interests make matters worse manufacturers reducing line Control Line kits making difficult know what still available recommend newcomers list helps him fill role jack-ofall-trades now stocks basics neces sary get someone started hobby can assemble good starter package someone unfamiliar Control Line models hobby shop offers special discount beginners buy complete starter package Starting off right glue paint makes everything easier enjoyable Club newsletter periodic newsletter helps club members stay touch forms about upcoming events about won what last contest troduces new modelers other mem bers tells anything else choose Sending copy people organi zations outside club can make valuable As example local hobby shop gets copy newsletter outlining contest schedule citing equipment requirements Foxberg racing event its good bet Goldberg kits Fox 35 engines 2in wheels 2-az Sullivan tanks will shelf need Mailing copy newsletter other clubs AMA district VP helps keep everyone informed activities Sponsoring seminar turned out rewarding activity Norfolk Aero modelers has Community recreation centers frequently offer craft classes part programs program director welcomed opportunity offer Con trol Line building flying seminar five-week Saturday morning activity program goals teach sound model craftsmanship safe flying habits Teaching hands-on environment made possible clubs experienced modelers pass proven techniques new modelers Bypassing common pit falls beginners got satisfaction models seminar attracted num ber families parents seemed enjoy activity much youngsters did seminar included An indoor show-and-tell acquaint people club members favorite models AMA Control Line videotape Wired Excitement An outdoor flying demonstration club members Flying club trainer Classroom lectures field demos bread-and-butter topics like cover awing "How break model engine Control Line Model Safety Troubleshooting sessions answer questions correct problems Contest awards presentation seminars best-looking model Special event press releases prepare basic what press release time club sponsors special event such contest model seminar use laymans language describing activities ie substituting model dogfight Combat event photograph activity models past similar event helps communicate what being described model contest seldom kind event draws television news camera crew have number freelance photographers publish photos con tests local newspapers addition radio stations newspapers provide commun ity event calendars advertise activities 180 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 74, 76, 180
Control Line Combat Charlie Johnson TOPS MACA Top Twenty recently nounced 1986 competition year Tom Fluker Sr compiled results 157 com petitors placed 68 contests re ported results Top 20 Overall Points Standings IRichard StubblefieldTexas 2Michael willcosTexas 3Oun CrantillTexas 4 Jerry Sabin 5 EdBrzys 6 Chris Gay 7 Bob Nicks 5 No listed 9 Steve Kott 10 Pat wilicox II Joe McKinzie 12 Paul Curtis 13 Marvin Oenny 14 Richard King 15 john Stubblefreld 16 Bob Oge 17 John Salvin Mel Lyne 19 Jeff Johnson 20 Jeny Capuano Illinois Michigan Illinois N Carolina Michigan Texas Texas florida Kansas Texas Texas Illinois California Canada N Oakota Arizona Richard Stubblefield topped Fast Slow Combat Categories Don Cranfill took FAI Jeny Sabin tops l/2A Combat looks though MACA Miniature Aircraft Combat Association may back business af ter fairly rocky period Phil Cartier elected new president MACA receiving almost 93% votes cast interested joining MACA can send $10 Phil Cartier 760 Waltonville Rd Hummeistown PA 147 6 telephone number 717 566-3810 126 pt sure include full name address AMA 125 Pt number home phone 121 PtMore money meets United States Slow 107 PtCombat Championships will held Gaines 104 Ptville TX June 6-7 1987 will triple mination Slow Combat meet first prize 74 Pt$500 cash Team North Texas TNT spon ring meet will cost $35 enterbut 63 pt includes banquet local country club 58 PtFor information call Joe MeKiozie 817 57 pt838-3458 Tom Fluker 817 668-7918 s pt 56 y Gainesville about 60 miles north SI prDallas airline connections should no prob 47 ptlem 44 p1 42 PtOh no Mr Bill again Remember early Fox Mark whatever called rarely blew up air because usually broke test stand Engines intact cranks could easily spotted air because usually quit first outside loop Fortunately Mark Ill followed subsequently replaced improved Mark IV far popu lar successful Fast Combat engine use came Mark V its single ball bearing weight ho-hum reception Fox Mfg has advertising new Mark VI over year now first batches have hit Continued vase 76 Canadas current top FAI Combat flier Dave Lovgren L secret testing facility somewhere North America planes Britishstyle Monarch taperwings Paul Smith photo shot right Steve Stewarts 1 remaining line wrapped around Gary Perkins handle looks like hes trying get Gary fly lower looping plane will have shot Garys streamer Engine man Jerry Capuano ducks away Gregg Widup launches Fast Combat model Tucson Reglonals L Photographer Charlie Johnson uses 10000mm telephoto lens something like forthese shots standing inside circle take photo Tucson Combat fliers becoming force reckoned Winners Tucsons Slow Combat R L R Jeff Hanauer third Richard Stubblefleid first Richard King second Next day King won FastCombat Stubblefield wasthird ending hisstring victories 74 Model Aviation MB SMIITIHI hIFDUE 15583 7SSO 5, 35, Sod dero CA 93422 66-1717 L FOR SPORT FLYING AND COMPETITION Control Line Handle S N ESS SEE CABE 75 B EST BRASSCLAMPF0R HiTech Design CAB F AD US MEN H MPAC ComfortableCompact GRP- Eng neered HGHS REND H Lfe ATMNUMA 0pie Line Spacing ~SAUc~MUIt BElTERor Sensitivity Control HOBBYDealer Inquiries Invited SHOPS-Mmnutactured hySaurn Industries Inc 36 U 35ttiSt LIC NY 11106 CESSNA 150 AEROBAT COSMIC WIND 1w w Cox Hobbies new E-Z Flyers perfect control line planes first time flyer Equipped famous Cox 049 engine newly designed snap starter get airborne flying fast After winning wings step up racy Cosmic Wind same easy starting Cox 049 engine insures lots exciting flight time See complete line Cox powered models accessories Hobby retailer today . Enclose $100 SASE forycur mini-catalog COX HOBBIES 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92705 marketplace reported first few engines leaked lot fuel out front bearing problem quickly solved cutting spiral groove crank prop-mounting stud crankshaft broke some others mak ing great-sounding shaft run sans propeller worst problem piston coming apart engine features brass cylinder liner aluminum piston undercut top has iron ring pressed purpose reduce wear assume Just flipping prop may make iron ring stick top bore youve bought youd best look piston see theres gap Im sure Fox will make engines good eventually performance will promised appears quality control missed boat bugs should worked out before engines hit market Combat fliers gov eminent Theres still story too locals piston come apart during midweek practice replaced aluminum piston regular iron piston earlier-series engine sounds like fairly dumb idea got last laugh because engine ran better before engine should have loose goose once warmed up piston apparently expanded much brass liner made good power freewheeling end run course going old-style piston/liner isnt answer because have wristpin-keeper problem seems show up just engine has hit its peak People have solved problem machining grooves deeper using Rossi clips Several months pictures 1987 Tucson Regionals thought Chicago Frozen Finger meet awhile snowed Tucson Friday before meet field frozen Saturday morning site moved Buckeye goodbye carpeted circles Tucson facilities super hit time 15 years snowed Tucson club has strong group Combat fliers really getting acts together wouldnt surprised well upcoming money meets Tuc son should proud new MACA number 20 Jerry Capuano Speaking money meets Los Angeles $1000 meet took off like no could have ex pected Entries may exceed 60 will make difficult run triple-eliminations two days just seems thought $1000 cash too tempting pass up very few com petitive events thousand up first open ordinary people Think car racing boats planes Only top professionals ever get chance kind money looks like trend toward number major meets such LA Money Meet Bladder Grabber US Slow Combat Championships AMA Nationals FAI Team Selection seriously flew five meets youd busy whole year preparing didnt fly local meets tune-ups early years Combat flying flew meet some sort almost weekend Local club meets regionals Nationals always contest go person won Open Fast Combat Nats truly National Cham pion Winning Nats events still tough real accomplishment other major meets giant prizes have upstaged Nats recent years As whether trend good bad Ill let know win something big showContinued page 180 76 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS$495 DISTRIBUTED BY DGA Designsoe DGA SO DCA Designs 0 0 0 S 0 0 Ouai OUARTER SCALE PLANS Ouarter Master Sport Sip $21 Quadra 35. 73Sp8n E-Z build Great Flyer.5Semi-lC t Ava ablePPD 0 DAVIS 0-1K 905 Span0 Quadra 35 power Similar. PPD 1 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER S Model K 117Span.035 power. pee s5 S____ C 4-CYCLE PROJECTS yaW AKRON FUNK 1-5 Scale 54 span 90 site 4 cycleFantaslic Flyer IPPO ________0 DAVIS 0-1K55 603 Span 45 4 cycle Similar. .ppo s15e llxco Inch scale Sixth scale 5 1933 KINNER SPORTSTER~s15 ____0 txtOe 0lA PlCns0 comma PHOTO DOCUMENTATION PACKS Soallable Scale Plans ALL PLANS ROLLED SHIPPED UPS Complete w InstructiOn Socklet Send clO0 Catalog t New York State Residents add % sales tax. Send check . Allow 3 weeks check clear S CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 76 Fun Nationals bet Celebrity Combat event Doe Passen running will feature many-time National Champion Riley Wooten along Richard Stubblefield two popular opponents $5 youll able choose off two master fliers number other well-known pilots Also just fun flying Top Speed class Speed Pattern Loops per Minute John sons Infamous Rules Test Ill bet want other hint what kind questions study OK goes both models airborne under power during match model cuts its own streamer off kill scored a A kill other guy b Streamer-handling error c A re-match d End match whoever ahead wins points e None above key word Nats summer fun Complainers will have take written test have results posted scoff return low-tech Slow Combat model Richard Stubblefteld holding Tucson Regionals picture latest venture simple models features external bellcrank lines coupled directly itno lead-outs Both lines exit through common wire lead-out guide can moved outboard wing should inboard wing demolished tactic might get enough air points win match wings arent cored out usual fashion holes cut help lighten structure Aluminum motor mounts can used over over Richard seemed think didnt give away anything far performance first place Slow seems bear out Lets hope MACA Number has started trend toward simple cheap designs rather space-age projectiles seem favor Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham Sr San Di ego CA 92109 Norfolk/Martin Continued page 81 hobby sh9p owner supports number hobbiesplastic models model trains RC cars boats planesin addition Control Line models real challenge individual stay current such wide variety modeling interests make matters worse manufacturers reducing line Control Line kits making difficult know what still available recommend newcomers list helps him fill role jack-ofall-trades now stocks basics neces sary get someone started hobby can assemble good starter package someone unfamiliar Control Line models hobby shop offers special discount beginners buy complete starter package Starting off right glue paint makes everything easier enjoyable Club newsletter periodic newsletter helps club members stay touch forms about upcoming events about won what last contest troduces new modelers other mem bers tells anything else choose Sending copy people organi zations outside club can make valuable As example local hobby shop gets copy newsletter outlining contest schedule citing equipment requirements Foxberg racing event its good bet Goldberg kits Fox 35 engines 2in wheels 2-az Sullivan tanks will shelf need Mailing copy newsletter other clubs AMA district VP helps keep everyone informed activities Sponsoring seminar turned out rewarding activity Norfolk Aero modelers has Community recreation centers frequently offer craft classes part programs program director welcomed opportunity offer Con trol Line building flying seminar five-week Saturday morning activity program goals teach sound model craftsmanship safe flying habits Teaching hands-on environment made possible clubs experienced modelers pass proven techniques new modelers Bypassing common pit falls beginners got satisfaction models seminar attracted num ber families parents seemed enjoy activity much youngsters did seminar included An indoor show-and-tell acquaint people club members favorite models AMA Control Line videotape Wired Excitement An outdoor flying demonstration club members Flying club trainer Classroom lectures field demos bread-and-butter topics like cover awing "How break model engine Control Line Model Safety Troubleshooting sessions answer questions correct problems Contest awards presentation seminars best-looking model Special event press releases prepare basic what press release time club sponsors special event such contest model seminar use laymans language describing activities ie substituting model dogfight Combat event photograph activity models past similar event helps communicate what being described model contest seldom kind event draws television news camera crew have number freelance photographers publish photos con tests local newspapers addition radio stations newspapers provide commun ity event calendars advertise activities 180 Model Aviation