CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER Another new address Observant readers will have already noticed new address heading column Air Force has transferred once againthis time Albuquerque New Mexico Im looking forward knowing control line modelers New Mexico renewing old acquaintance Bill Melton Las Cruces elevation highest metropolitan area United Statesit beats mile-high city Denver few feet conducive engine development performance testing visibility major improvement over recent home southern California never bad worry about seeing model end lines often couldnt see hill other side highway Albuquerque its rare day cant see Mount Taylor 50 miles 0-S 40 FSR Conversion time time receive letters asking contact Tune-Hill 36 conversion OS 40 FSR As far know conversions no longer exist option would go machinists specializing engine rework custom crank new piston sleeve head Although would possible convert old FSR 36 method doing Id stan newer engine ensure better availability parts remain stock alternative OS 40 FSR have want convert requires no machining being assembled available stock parts bit hand work required using hand grinder Dremel tool Although no machining required produce 36-cubic-inch displacement engine method timing optimum best performance fact what get basically ball bearing version 35 FP Power output will probably less stock OS 32F Getting best out conversion would still require some machine work adjust timing head shape Fortunately OS tends use standard dimensions similar-displacement engines specific model designation changes Because 40 FP 40 FSR share similar bore stroke connecting rod crank pin head bolt sleeve outside diameter later FSRs least wrist-pin diameter piston dimensions Also fortunate particular case OS uses identical crankshafts castings case dimensions 35 FP 40 FP engines What means 35 FP piston liner head will fit 40 FSR some 40 FSRs wristpin diameter different requiring new wrist pin connecting rod Another requirement fit clips retain wrist pin liner 35 FP rotated exhaust faces about 300 aft rather straight side FSR Because wrist pin FP aligned bypass ports retainer used FSR retainers necessity small 050-inch diameter burr Dremel tool will cut adequate retaining groove clips Cut wrist pin about 100-inch shorter glue place temporarily Use end wrist pin guide ball cutter cutting grooves resulting 35 FSR little conservative port timing can adjusted spacer raise liner little machine work lower head Continued poge 97 October 1993 91 Dick Perrys Ilandley Page lIPS-i intended Class II abandoned rules change reduced importance high speed west sure call stop youre central New Mexico 4* lIPS-i control system modified Stanzel cam-driven monoline unit Adjustable features would have made Rube Goldberg jealous authors trio MO-is Class Class II Profile Size identical classes 44-inch span maximum wingspan 44 inches three models fit box sized meet UPS dimension restrictions CUSTOM SIZES AVAIlABLE ALL DALSA IS AAA GRADE ALL DAISA SHEETS SANDED TO CLOSE TOLERANCES 1/16733344 3/32724053 1/8734357 3/I 6734969 1/4735675 3/87273100 1/27290120 BALSA WOOD STICK 1/1636 48 1/1671/160611 1/1673/320711 1/1671/60812 1/1673/161014 1/1671/41016 1/1673/81118 1/1671/31421 1/1673/42230 3/323648 3/3273/320711 3/327/80814 3/3273/161116 3/327/41217 3/3273/61319 2/327/21722 3/3273/42533 1/83648 1/07/80912 1/873/161118 1/87/41218 1/673/61319 1/071/21724 1/873/42433 3/163648 3/1673/161218 3/1071/41520 3/1673/81721 3/1671/22127 3/1673/43041 8/43648 1/471/41722 1/473/61927 1/471/22031 1/473/43445 5/163648 5/1675/162329 5/1673/82832 5/1671/23039 5/1673/44256 3/836 48 3/673/82738 3/871/23144 3/673/44486 1/23648 1/271/23858 1/273/44866 BALSA SHEETS 1INCH36 48 1/16712939 3/32713243 1/8713547 3/1 6713752 1/4714257 3/6715473 1/2716882 2-INCH3648 1/32733344 3-INCH3648 1/32733749 1/16733746 3/32734458 1/8735574 3/1 6736384 1/4737588 5/167387115 3/67390128 1/273114200 4ENCH3648 1/32745676 1/16745876 3/32747297 1/67482109 3/1 67496126 1/474115139 3/874144190 1/274170238 BALSA TRAILING EDGE 36 48 1/871/21631 3/1673/429A3 1/4713286 8/1671183968 3/871/54677 1/2737892 TAPERED AILERON STOCK SE48 1/471 1/471/I 1/471/2 1/472 5/1 67118 5/1673 3/87118 3/873 3/67218 1/271 18 1/273 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/471/4 25 3/873/8 30 1/271/2 35 3/473/4 45 171 58 1273671/16535 1273673/32638 CONTEST BALSA CUT 58 70 FROM 4-6LB STOCK 8782 SlbJd totv8bIIIty 63803648 5884 67921/32736285 65921/18736295 741083/327374115 841221/8739/140 801153/1873105158 901251/473123185 3/873150243 1/273185300 3/473300410 173418570 BIRCH PLYWOOD 1/6471 2748825 1/3271 2848601 1/16712748601 3/32712748760 1/971 2848825 3/18712748625 1/4712748625 3/8712748725 1/2712/48900 BALSA BLOCKS 6 12 1733858 2734675 27359110 37383185 374125250 UGIIT PLY 474180310 WING SKINS 101873471/16315 101873473/32375 NATION BAlSA PPING/HANDLING $500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIGHT CHARGES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD MA 01109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 FAX 413-783-7858 ADD $400 FOR COD MASSACHUSET]TS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800AMTO800PM EST 7DAYSAWEEK TAX 2%OFFONALLPREPAIDORDERS CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 91 corresponding amount Optimum performance probably dictates making new head fit liner after stripping out nickel plating chroming honing cylinder fitting piston new head can optimized amount nitro used competition flying isnt exactly simple nor inexpensive can done Personally Id prefer use Webra 32 excellent engine right out box Magnum 36 inexpensive enough allow cost chroming liner make real 36 adjusting timing changing head Digging deeperkits engines Weve heard advice cant say something good about person dont say anything Ive tried follow maxim products mention column thats particularly true company sends product evaluate cant recommend product tell manufacturer world Ive deviated policy little lately such described Magnum Pro 36 37 engine last column good engine its bigger advertised therefore suitable Profile Carrier event credit folks Hobby Shack very cooperative talking about engine have discussing possibility size change manufacturerno information yet month Im going deviate again mentioning products surface appear good bets Carrier competition fall short under closer scrutiny objective help readers avoid spending time money products fails meet expectations far Navy Carrier events concerned Ron Duly recently spent some time England visited Irvine engine plant pleasantly surprised learn company planning market frontintake throttle-equipped 36 engine primarily helicopter market Unfortunately like Magnum Irvine planned displacement greater 3600-cubic-inch limit Profile Carrier event Ron talked about requirements cant report actual production configuration time Just sure inquire about actual displacement considering purchase engines Ill publish information becomes available have continually lookout kits could readily converted Class Class II competition have discussed Sterling Corsairpreviously production kit satisfied scale requirements eventsin prior columns smaller size Sterling kit 36-inch span 240-square-inch area slightly below current norms construction little light designed around 10 engine move up 40 46 requires significant structural modification encouraged find House Balsa manufactures AT-6 44-inch span P-5 iD 43-inch span designed accommodate 21 engines size construction appropriate easy modification Carrier use Unfortunately both kits fit fun scale category close scale requirements events Global Distributings P-39 Airacobra next kit catch eye listed new products sections some model magazines Its span 405 inches area 297 square inches right money scale proportions really encouraged ordered P-39 check out Once again disappointed Global P-39 too far scale useful either P-39 XFL- 1 Airabonita Wait minute Army airplanes Some astute readers may wondering about AT-6 P-5 1 P-39 candidates Navy Carrier events since US Army airplanes qualify Continued page 100 October 1993 97 48 1/876170 5/8712340 1/476275 1/4712500 Balsa Sheets 36 48 11/16 x 23345 21/16x33749 31/16x45876 43/32x24055 53/32x34458 63/32x47295 71/8x24359 81/8x35574 91/8x482709 103/lOx 24967 113/lOx 36384 123/16 x 496126 131/4x25677 141/4x37598 151/4x4115139 165/lOx 26587 175/16 x 387115 185/16x4144190 193/8x273100 203/8x395135 213/8x4170235 221/2x288121 231/2x3114160 241/2x4235273 24B 5/8x3155275 24C 5/8x4190310 Balsa Sticks 36 48 291/16x1/41018 301/16x3/81120 311/16x 1/21424 32 3/32 x 3/32 33 3/32 x 1/8 34 3/32 x 1/4 35 3/32 x 3/8 36 3/32 x 1/2 37 1/8 x 1/8 38 1/8 x 1/4 39 1/8 x 3/8 40 1/8 x 1/2 41 3/16x3/16 42 3/16 x 3/8 43 3/16 x 1/2 44 1/4 x 1/4 45 1/4 x 3/8 46 1/4 x 1/2 47 1/4x3/4 48 1/4x1 49 5/16x5/16 50 3/8 x 3/8 51 3/8 x 1/2 52 3/8 x 3/4 53 3/8 x 1 54 1/2 x 1/2 55 1/2 x 3/4 56 1/2x1 57 5/8x5/8 58 3/4 x 3/4 0711 0914 1318 1419 1724 0913 1318 1419 1724 1319 1721 2231 1827 2030 2234 3445 4257 2330 2939 3349 4458 5573 3855 4866 6082 5270 7598 Balsa Tapered Aileron Stock 3648 4363 5070 611/4x1 611/4x1 DUCK WOODS Custom Cut Balsa Top Quality Prices AAA Quality Ecuadorian Balsa Sanded Close Tolerances 4 1285 N Union Street Stockton CA 95205 FAX 209 9410643 1209-464-0180 Bus Hours 8OO500 PST MF accept VISA MasterCard Shipping Handling $600 Minimum Order $2500 California Residents add 7% Sales Tax RENO-MADERA AT-6 Semi-Kit Fiberglass Fuse & Cowling Foam Wings s 115 Scale Wing Span 101 Kit Price $225 plus S&H Designed Original Drawings 62 1/4x1V2 63 1/4x2 64 5/16x1/z 65 5/16x2 66 3/8x1V2 67 3/8x2 68 3/8x2A 69 1/2x1Y2 70 1/2x2 5782 6390 5984 6794 6592 74105 84122 80115 90125 3-Ply Light 931/8x6x48 941/8x12x48 971/4x6x48 981/4x12x48 175 350 275 550 988 Door Skin ply 1/8x6x48125 98C Door Skin ply 1/8x12x98225 Ply Birch 1073/32x12x481004 1081/8x12x481149 1093/16x12x48726 1101/4x12x48838 Spruce Sticks 3648 1111/8x1/8 1725 1121/8x 1/4 2128 1131/8x3/8 2333 1143/16x3/16 2939 1151/4x 1/4 3652 117 1/4x1/247 66 1181/4x 16789 1195/16x5/164362 120 5/16x 1/248 75 121 5/16 x 3/467 89 122 3/8x3/852 64 123 3/8 x 1/263 81 124 1/2 x 1/269 92 125 1/2x3/477 101 Triangle Stock 131 1/4x 1/4x3625 132 3/8x3/8x3630 133 1/2x 1/2x3630 134 3/4x3/4x3645 1351x1x3655 Bob FiorenzeISCALE DOCUMENTATIONR S Precision Hobby Center Inc Fare/AntlquelClassic Al rc raft Precision Machining Iloots piotoo21 Yeats BusinessPrototype UPS Orders Shipped DailyL.EI owoSYsars mdng pans br lie hobbler Machining Dealer Yellow AircraftI Send $300 Yellow Info Package rOIOflitOOlOflO kind7601 5 W 9th StreetJig Boring Vait Showroom 135from Da WoridivIootiotootion gosionteedN Lauderdale FL 33068 ixtures mmI~- cotulog C2OO US fond Full Line Hobby Acceasormes 420 West SR 131L l Quote Custom Design Pasts Winter Springs FL 3270840713274353927 5 Reed 15k wood CO 80226305 7224896Custom Tools CL Navy CarriorlPerrysuitable events very littlespan 135 square inches larger model modification designed as37-inch span about 235-square-inch Continued page 97Carrier models others intended asarea appeared American Modeler scale models could modified easily toMay 1962 P-S iB could events have operated beenincorporate tail hooks appropriatelyturned easily D variant Gleason has tested aboard aircraft carrierslightened structuresthe plan too North American AT-6 lD Mustang manufactured P-39 Airacobra obscure purchased Navy SNJ usedNorth American less likely candidateCarrier candidate Most Carrier modelers same purpose Armybut Mustangs Navy service Infamiliar XFL-l Airabonita Air Corpstraining thousands offact Navy tested B C D Hlooked like conventional-gear P-39 SNJs produced few SNJ-5Csvariantstail hook actually equipped arresting hooks use lA found unsuitable forsubtle differences between two aircraft deck-landing trainingcarrier operations after land testing aThe US Navy owned two P-39s Berkeley used make CL kit thesimulated deck doesnt really qualify fordesignated F2L-1K used targets SNJ least two construction articlesour event because simulated arrestednot carrier suitability testing have publishedlandings lacked arresting hook ify P-39 Navy Carrier Vent Shroeder s model appeared theTesting P-SI H similar ofmodel must go England As part May 1960 Model Airplane News spannedthe B C variants testedits testing determine suitability 43 inches wing area 260 squareat carrier aircraft far cantricycle landing gear carrier operations inchesgreat either Class Class II Idetermine used evaluation withthe British Royal Navy borrowed Royal dont think plan available longerNavy fightersAir Forces fourth P-39 number AH573 youre interested could ask MAN 1 D different story entirelymodified tested aboard Another AT-6 SNJ appeared AirOne Mustang equipped catapultcarriers notes dont include dates Trails January 1950 slightlyand arresting gear testedthe name ship smaller 42-inch span Dick Gleasonextensively both simulated deck les Reeves published 30-inch-span Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Dr SEthe Philadelphia Ship Experimental Unit and160-square-inch area XFL-1 60s Id Austin MN 55912 Tel [507] 437-3781aboard USS Shangri-La 1944appreciate hearing readers can has reprints plans catalog Blums P-S ID Class Navyidentify magazine date know no way well worth cost $275 last time ICarrier published American AircraftP-39 plans other own 140-squareordered contains wealth modelsModeler June 1967 small 28-inchinch Class {d1 W1V1e1 J U — PremIum Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $175 yd Lower Prices 30 yda & up Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 205598-2287 400-1000 CST ee riirrx#ooi Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-8326394 100 Model Aviation S.CuUng MeasurIng Visas Tealbalduus Clumps Tape Dies Drill Chudu riulds Culipats Rules Nbraslwa Teal dusts MOREIIII CATALOG 0 / earemer 800-872-6500 VSAMAosEcAmmecov RPM range200011000 Weight27 oz Displacement 20cc 120 Ca EXTRA HORSEPOWER Clarence Lee said Webra Speed 120 normally 120 four-strokes much 1000 RPM.has high power weight ratio real quality piece machinery its overbore Schneurle-ported design 120 built mammoth horsepower sturdy onepiece crankcase extra large counterweight machined bar stock rod Dykes piston ring features help engine run smoother reliably last longer Webra t20eiogiceyorr Easy operation largely Goldberg Eotto incredible performance determined carb Webras new design simplest reliable ever machined carb lever 0-ring insulated high-speed needle its designed meter out horses greatest ease See 120 hobby shops near WORLD CHAMPION wwME W Fxclosively Distiboted 106100 HaNty Diotdbato0 Inc 4106 Fieldstone Road Chantpbgn IL 61021 21 7 355-9511 New French carrier aircraft French finished carrier qualifications Rafale fighter May Evaluation consisted shore-based testing US Navy facilities Lakehurst New Jersey qualifications aboard French aircraft carrier Foch twin-jet Rafale beautiful aircraft Its relatively high-aspect-ratio delta wing rear-mounted forward canards augment elevators wing trailing edge model Carrier would challenging Perhaps Profile model front rear engines assist balancing properly could developed Autogiros Carrier May Columbia Basin Balsa Bashers contest Richland Washington Bill Darkow brought out model Japanese autogiro Kayaba Ka-1 model has profile fuselage Bill intended enter model Profile Carrier event believing swept area 32-inch-diameter rotor disk over 800 square inches well excess required 300 square inches wing area Upon determining actual area rotor blades 96 square inches event director disallowed entry agree event directors decision model insufficient wing area qualify Profile Carrier personally would have favorably considered model Class entry option apparently considered contestant event director Although obvious Navy Carrier rules never intended autogiros helicopters matter though both have operated aircraft carriers question whether autogiro could entered open variety interpretations Control Line Contest Board considering issue present s contest board procedures require issue published before final determination can made interpretation rule Look information Competition News section MA contact CLCB representative want express opinion Brodaks J Roberts Flight Control Ive opportunity examine J Roberts three-line control systems being manufactured John Brodak Brodak Control Line Aviation Supplies Service 100 Park Ave Carmichaels PA 15320 new configuration introduced Bob J Robert Smurthwaite 1970s John has retained familiar black coating steel parts serves corrosion protection friction reduction samples tried smooth-working units excellent workmanship looks though will assured top-quality readily available control systems foreseeable future thanks John Trimming Carrier models Hi-Low Landing newsletter Navy Carrier Society recently included article trimming Carrier models written Bill Bischoff relates experiences draws conclusions trimming 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receive bimonthly newsletter send dues $6 Bill Bischoff new address 3734 Truesdell Dallas TX 75244 4RC Giants/deVries Continued page 60 First theres British Ibis Designs collection model lighting electronic accessories Would believe machine gun simulator lights warbird Could use some ID lights flash brightly Would like install glow plug driver keep plug hot idle Giant Scale engine Bob has em Second did envy modelers Zenoah 62s Torquemaster belt drive became available Well Bob now has Torquemaster produces 51% thrust straight drive engine smaller Zenoah 22 belt drive features 21 reduction ratio adds 11/2 inches length Zenoah weighs 1 lbs Finally Bob marketing set drawings Hawker Hind biplane true Giant 73-inch span designed 90-120 engines youre familiar Hind looks like two-seat Hawker Fury standard Royal Air Force RAF fighter 30s pointy nose Slick information write Bob PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 just about does month may aware MA s editorial offices moved Muncie July Next months 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CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER Another new address Observant readers will have already noticed new address heading column Air Force has transferred once againthis time Albuquerque New Mexico Im looking forward knowing control line modelers New Mexico renewing old acquaintance Bill Melton Las Cruces elevation highest metropolitan area United Statesit beats mile-high city Denver few feet conducive engine development performance testing visibility major improvement over recent home southern California never bad worry about seeing model end lines often couldnt see hill other side highway Albuquerque its rare day cant see Mount Taylor 50 miles 0-S 40 FSR Conversion time time receive letters asking contact Tune-Hill 36 conversion OS 40 FSR As far know conversions no longer exist option would go machinists specializing engine rework custom crank new piston sleeve head Although would possible convert old FSR 36 method doing Id stan newer engine ensure better availability parts remain stock alternative OS 40 FSR have want convert requires no machining being assembled available stock parts bit hand work required using hand grinder Dremel tool Although no machining required produce 36-cubic-inch displacement engine method timing optimum best performance fact what get basically ball bearing version 35 FP Power output will probably less stock OS 32F Getting best out conversion would still require some machine work adjust timing head shape Fortunately OS tends use standard dimensions similar-displacement engines specific model designation changes Because 40 FP 40 FSR share similar bore stroke connecting rod crank pin head bolt sleeve outside diameter later FSRs least wrist-pin diameter piston dimensions Also fortunate particular case OS uses identical crankshafts castings case dimensions 35 FP 40 FP engines What means 35 FP piston liner head will fit 40 FSR some 40 FSRs wristpin diameter different requiring new wrist pin connecting rod Another requirement fit clips retain wrist pin liner 35 FP rotated exhaust faces about 300 aft rather straight side FSR Because wrist pin FP aligned bypass ports retainer used FSR retainers necessity small 050-inch diameter burr Dremel tool will cut adequate retaining groove clips Cut wrist pin about 100-inch shorter glue place temporarily Use end wrist pin guide ball cutter cutting grooves resulting 35 FSR little conservative port timing can adjusted spacer raise liner little machine work lower head Continued poge 97 October 1993 91 Dick Perrys Ilandley Page lIPS-i intended Class II abandoned rules change reduced importance high speed west sure call stop youre central New Mexico 4* lIPS-i control system modified Stanzel cam-driven monoline unit Adjustable features would have made Rube Goldberg jealous authors trio MO-is Class Class II Profile Size identical classes 44-inch span maximum wingspan 44 inches three models fit box sized meet UPS dimension restrictions CUSTOM SIZES AVAIlABLE ALL DALSA IS AAA GRADE ALL DAISA SHEETS SANDED TO CLOSE TOLERANCES 1/16733344 3/32724053 1/8734357 3/I 6734969 1/4735675 3/87273100 1/27290120 BALSA WOOD STICK 1/1636 48 1/1671/160611 1/1673/320711 1/1671/60812 1/1673/161014 1/1671/41016 1/1673/81118 1/1671/31421 1/1673/42230 3/323648 3/3273/320711 3/327/80814 3/3273/161116 3/327/41217 3/3273/61319 2/327/21722 3/3273/42533 1/83648 1/07/80912 1/873/161118 1/87/41218 1/673/61319 1/071/21724 1/873/42433 3/163648 3/1673/161218 3/1071/41520 3/1673/81721 3/1671/22127 3/1673/43041 8/43648 1/471/41722 1/473/61927 1/471/22031 1/473/43445 5/163648 5/1675/162329 5/1673/82832 5/1671/23039 5/1673/44256 3/836 48 3/673/82738 3/871/23144 3/673/44486 1/23648 1/271/23858 1/273/44866 BALSA SHEETS 1INCH36 48 1/16712939 3/32713243 1/8713547 3/1 6713752 1/4714257 3/6715473 1/2716882 2-INCH3648 1/32733344 3-INCH3648 1/32733749 1/16733746 3/32734458 1/8735574 3/1 6736384 1/4737588 5/167387115 3/67390128 1/273114200 4ENCH3648 1/32745676 1/16745876 3/32747297 1/67482109 3/1 67496126 1/474115139 3/874144190 1/274170238 BALSA TRAILING EDGE 36 48 1/871/21631 3/1673/429A3 1/4713286 8/1671183968 3/871/54677 1/2737892 TAPERED AILERON STOCK SE48 1/471 1/471/I 1/471/2 1/472 5/1 67118 5/1673 3/87118 3/873 3/67218 1/271 18 1/273 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/471/4 25 3/873/8 30 1/271/2 35 3/473/4 45 171 58 1273671/16535 1273673/32638 CONTEST BALSA CUT 58 70 FROM 4-6LB STOCK 8782 SlbJd totv8bIIIty 63803648 5884 67921/32736285 65921/18736295 741083/327374115 841221/8739/140 801153/1873105158 901251/473123185 3/873150243 1/273185300 3/473300410 173418570 BIRCH PLYWOOD 1/6471 2748825 1/3271 2848601 1/16712748601 3/32712748760 1/971 2848825 3/18712748625 1/4712748625 3/8712748725 1/2712/48900 BALSA BLOCKS 6 12 1733858 2734675 27359110 37383185 374125250 UGIIT PLY 474180310 WING SKINS 101873471/16315 101873473/32375 NATION BAlSA PPING/HANDLING $500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIGHT CHARGES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD MA 01109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 FAX 413-783-7858 ADD $400 FOR COD MASSACHUSET]TS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800AMTO800PM EST 7DAYSAWEEK TAX 2%OFFONALLPREPAIDORDERS CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 91 corresponding amount Optimum performance probably dictates making new head fit liner after stripping out nickel plating chroming honing cylinder fitting piston new head can optimized amount nitro used competition flying isnt exactly simple nor inexpensive can done Personally Id prefer use Webra 32 excellent engine right out box Magnum 36 inexpensive enough allow cost chroming liner make real 36 adjusting timing changing head Digging deeperkits engines Weve heard advice cant say something good about person dont say anything Ive tried follow maxim products mention column thats particularly true company sends product evaluate cant recommend product tell manufacturer world Ive deviated policy little lately such described Magnum Pro 36 37 engine last column good engine its bigger advertised therefore suitable Profile Carrier event credit folks Hobby Shack very cooperative talking about engine have discussing possibility size change manufacturerno information yet month Im going deviate again mentioning products surface appear good bets Carrier competition fall short under closer scrutiny objective help readers avoid spending time money products fails meet expectations far Navy Carrier events concerned Ron Duly recently spent some time England visited Irvine engine plant pleasantly surprised learn company planning market frontintake throttle-equipped 36 engine primarily helicopter market Unfortunately like Magnum Irvine planned displacement greater 3600-cubic-inch limit Profile Carrier event Ron talked about requirements cant report actual production configuration time Just sure inquire about actual displacement considering purchase engines Ill publish information becomes available have continually lookout kits could readily converted Class Class II competition have discussed Sterling Corsairpreviously production kit satisfied scale requirements eventsin prior columns smaller size Sterling kit 36-inch span 240-square-inch area slightly below current norms construction little light designed around 10 engine move up 40 46 requires significant structural modification encouraged find House Balsa manufactures AT-6 44-inch span P-5 iD 43-inch span designed accommodate 21 engines size construction appropriate easy modification Carrier use Unfortunately both kits fit fun scale category close scale requirements events Global Distributings P-39 Airacobra next kit catch eye listed new products sections some model magazines Its span 405 inches area 297 square inches right money scale proportions really encouraged ordered P-39 check out Once again disappointed Global P-39 too far scale useful either P-39 XFL- 1 Airabonita Wait minute Army airplanes Some astute readers may wondering about AT-6 P-5 1 P-39 candidates Navy Carrier events since US Army airplanes qualify Continued page 100 October 1993 97 48 1/876170 5/8712340 1/476275 1/4712500 Balsa Sheets 36 48 11/16 x 23345 21/16x33749 31/16x45876 43/32x24055 53/32x34458 63/32x47295 71/8x24359 81/8x35574 91/8x482709 103/lOx 24967 113/lOx 36384 123/16 x 496126 131/4x25677 141/4x37598 151/4x4115139 165/lOx 26587 175/16 x 387115 185/16x4144190 193/8x273100 203/8x395135 213/8x4170235 221/2x288121 231/2x3114160 241/2x4235273 24B 5/8x3155275 24C 5/8x4190310 Balsa Sticks 36 48 291/16x1/41018 301/16x3/81120 311/16x 1/21424 32 3/32 x 3/32 33 3/32 x 1/8 34 3/32 x 1/4 35 3/32 x 3/8 36 3/32 x 1/2 37 1/8 x 1/8 38 1/8 x 1/4 39 1/8 x 3/8 40 1/8 x 1/2 41 3/16x3/16 42 3/16 x 3/8 43 3/16 x 1/2 44 1/4 x 1/4 45 1/4 x 3/8 46 1/4 x 1/2 47 1/4x3/4 48 1/4x1 49 5/16x5/16 50 3/8 x 3/8 51 3/8 x 1/2 52 3/8 x 3/4 53 3/8 x 1 54 1/2 x 1/2 55 1/2 x 3/4 56 1/2x1 57 5/8x5/8 58 3/4 x 3/4 0711 0914 1318 1419 1724 0913 1318 1419 1724 1319 1721 2231 1827 2030 2234 3445 4257 2330 2939 3349 4458 5573 3855 4866 6082 5270 7598 Balsa Tapered Aileron Stock 3648 4363 5070 611/4x1 611/4x1 DUCK WOODS Custom Cut Balsa Top Quality Prices AAA Quality Ecuadorian Balsa Sanded Close Tolerances 4 1285 N Union Street Stockton CA 95205 FAX 209 9410643 1209-464-0180 Bus Hours 8OO500 PST MF accept VISA MasterCard Shipping Handling $600 Minimum Order $2500 California Residents add 7% Sales Tax RENO-MADERA AT-6 Semi-Kit Fiberglass Fuse & Cowling Foam Wings s 115 Scale Wing Span 101 Kit Price $225 plus S&H Designed Original Drawings 62 1/4x1V2 63 1/4x2 64 5/16x1/z 65 5/16x2 66 3/8x1V2 67 3/8x2 68 3/8x2A 69 1/2x1Y2 70 1/2x2 5782 6390 5984 6794 6592 74105 84122 80115 90125 3-Ply Light 931/8x6x48 941/8x12x48 971/4x6x48 981/4x12x48 175 350 275 550 988 Door Skin ply 1/8x6x48125 98C Door Skin ply 1/8x12x98225 Ply Birch 1073/32x12x481004 1081/8x12x481149 1093/16x12x48726 1101/4x12x48838 Spruce Sticks 3648 1111/8x1/8 1725 1121/8x 1/4 2128 1131/8x3/8 2333 1143/16x3/16 2939 1151/4x 1/4 3652 117 1/4x1/247 66 1181/4x 16789 1195/16x5/164362 120 5/16x 1/248 75 121 5/16 x 3/467 89 122 3/8x3/852 64 123 3/8 x 1/263 81 124 1/2 x 1/269 92 125 1/2x3/477 101 Triangle Stock 131 1/4x 1/4x3625 132 3/8x3/8x3630 133 1/2x 1/2x3630 134 3/4x3/4x3645 1351x1x3655 Bob FiorenzeISCALE DOCUMENTATIONR S Precision Hobby Center Inc Fare/AntlquelClassic Al rc raft Precision Machining Iloots piotoo21 Yeats BusinessPrototype UPS Orders Shipped DailyL.EI owoSYsars mdng pans br lie hobbler Machining Dealer Yellow AircraftI Send $300 Yellow Info Package rOIOflitOOlOflO kind7601 5 W 9th StreetJig Boring Vait Showroom 135from Da WoridivIootiotootion gosionteedN Lauderdale FL 33068 ixtures mmI~- cotulog C2OO US fond Full Line Hobby Acceasormes 420 West SR 131L l Quote Custom Design Pasts Winter Springs FL 3270840713274353927 5 Reed 15k wood CO 80226305 7224896Custom Tools CL Navy CarriorlPerrysuitable events very littlespan 135 square inches larger model modification designed as37-inch span about 235-square-inch Continued page 97Carrier models others intended asarea appeared American Modeler scale models could modified easily toMay 1962 P-S iB could events have operated beenincorporate tail hooks appropriatelyturned easily D variant Gleason has tested aboard aircraft carrierslightened structuresthe plan too North American AT-6 lD Mustang manufactured P-39 Airacobra obscure purchased Navy SNJ usedNorth American less likely candidateCarrier candidate Most Carrier modelers same purpose Armybut Mustangs Navy service Infamiliar XFL-l Airabonita Air Corpstraining thousands offact Navy tested B C D Hlooked like conventional-gear P-39 SNJs produced few SNJ-5Csvariantstail hook actually equipped arresting hooks use lA found unsuitable forsubtle differences between two aircraft deck-landing trainingcarrier operations after land testing aThe US Navy owned two P-39s Berkeley used make CL kit thesimulated deck doesnt really qualify fordesignated F2L-1K used targets SNJ least two construction articlesour event because simulated arrestednot carrier suitability testing have publishedlandings lacked arresting hook ify P-39 Navy Carrier Vent Shroeder s model appeared theTesting P-SI H similar ofmodel must go England As part May 1960 Model Airplane News spannedthe B C variants testedits testing determine suitability 43 inches wing area 260 squareat carrier aircraft far cantricycle landing gear carrier operations inchesgreat either Class Class II Idetermine used evaluation withthe British Royal Navy borrowed Royal dont think plan available longerNavy fightersAir Forces fourth P-39 number AH573 youre interested could ask MAN 1 D different story entirelymodified tested aboard Another AT-6 SNJ appeared AirOne Mustang equipped catapultcarriers notes dont include dates Trails January 1950 slightlyand arresting gear testedthe name ship smaller 42-inch span Dick Gleasonextensively both simulated deck les Reeves published 30-inch-span Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Dr SEthe Philadelphia Ship Experimental Unit and160-square-inch area XFL-1 60s Id Austin MN 55912 Tel [507] 437-3781aboard USS Shangri-La 1944appreciate hearing readers can has reprints plans catalog Blums P-S ID Class Navyidentify magazine date know no way well worth cost $275 last time ICarrier published American AircraftP-39 plans other own 140-squareordered contains wealth modelsModeler June 1967 small 28-inchinch Class {d1 W1V1e1 J U — PremIum Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $175 yd Lower Prices 30 yda & up Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 205598-2287 400-1000 CST ee riirrx#ooi Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-8326394 100 Model Aviation S.CuUng MeasurIng Visas Tealbalduus Clumps Tape Dies Drill Chudu riulds Culipats Rules Nbraslwa Teal dusts MOREIIII CATALOG 0 / earemer 800-872-6500 VSAMAosEcAmmecov RPM range200011000 Weight27 oz Displacement 20cc 120 Ca EXTRA HORSEPOWER Clarence Lee said Webra Speed 120 normally 120 four-strokes much 1000 RPM.has high power weight ratio real quality piece machinery its overbore Schneurle-ported design 120 built mammoth horsepower sturdy onepiece crankcase extra large counterweight machined bar stock rod Dykes piston ring features help engine run smoother reliably last longer Webra t20eiogiceyorr Easy operation largely Goldberg Eotto incredible performance determined carb Webras new design simplest reliable ever machined carb lever 0-ring insulated high-speed needle its designed meter out horses greatest ease See 120 hobby shops near WORLD CHAMPION wwME W Fxclosively Distiboted 106100 HaNty Diotdbato0 Inc 4106 Fieldstone Road Chantpbgn IL 61021 21 7 355-9511 New French carrier aircraft French finished carrier qualifications Rafale fighter May Evaluation consisted shore-based testing US Navy facilities Lakehurst New Jersey qualifications aboard French aircraft carrier Foch twin-jet Rafale beautiful aircraft Its relatively high-aspect-ratio delta wing rear-mounted forward canards augment elevators wing trailing edge model Carrier would challenging Perhaps Profile model front rear engines assist balancing properly could developed Autogiros Carrier May Columbia Basin Balsa Bashers contest Richland Washington Bill Darkow brought out model Japanese autogiro Kayaba Ka-1 model has profile fuselage Bill intended enter model Profile Carrier event believing swept area 32-inch-diameter rotor disk over 800 square inches well excess required 300 square inches wing area Upon determining actual area rotor blades 96 square inches event director disallowed entry agree event directors decision model insufficient wing area qualify Profile Carrier personally would have favorably considered model Class entry option apparently considered contestant event director Although obvious Navy Carrier rules never intended autogiros helicopters matter though both have operated aircraft carriers question whether autogiro could entered open variety interpretations Control Line Contest Board considering issue present s contest board procedures require issue published before final determination can made interpretation rule Look information Competition News section MA contact CLCB representative want express opinion Brodaks J Roberts Flight Control Ive opportunity examine J Roberts three-line control systems being manufactured John Brodak Brodak Control Line Aviation Supplies Service 100 Park Ave Carmichaels PA 15320 new configuration introduced Bob J Robert Smurthwaite 1970s John has retained familiar black coating steel parts serves corrosion protection friction reduction samples tried smooth-working units excellent workmanship looks though will assured top-quality readily available control systems foreseeable future thanks John Trimming Carrier models Hi-Low Landing newsletter Navy Carrier Society recently included article trimming Carrier models written Bill Bischoff relates experiences draws conclusions trimming both Profile Carrier MO-i 15 Carrier model article representative type has Wannabe r Private Pilota IWhat RechllyTake5lI Just how-to become Free DetaIlS DE j October 1993 101 SpEcs 120 TWO-CYCLE Horseposeer32 bhp Shaft diameter8mm CO1WUIIRIED AIRCRAf P[Y1S Technical Illustrations Suitable Framing Scale DrsRlng Scanning Service 3 Views D-TECH SYSTEMS ba 325 Shawnee Trail CatalogCarterville IL 62918 6189852383 HOBBY FAIR 93 San Joaquin Fairgrounds-Stockton CA OCTOBER 16-17 A/C Planea/Carahfloata 0 Plaxtlc Modela Tralna-KIIaClrcua ModolIng-Rocketa 0 DISPLAYSSALES-MANUFACTURERS 0 Info Box 1283 Manteca Ca 95336 209-623-3002 SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% Subtotal Continental US UPS Nest Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb Shipment total 000 add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 20% ot Subtotal US Mail $495 plus tO% ot Subtotal become common newsletter since Mike Pugh took over editorial duties become member Navy Carrier Society receive bimonthly newsletter send dues $6 Bill Bischoff new address 3734 Truesdell Dallas TX 75244 4RC Giants/deVries Continued page 60 First theres British Ibis Designs collection model lighting electronic accessories Would believe machine gun simulator lights warbird Could use some ID lights flash brightly Would like install glow plug driver keep plug hot idle Giant Scale engine Bob has em Second did envy modelers Zenoah 62s Torquemaster belt drive became available Well Bob now has Torquemaster produces 51% thrust straight drive engine smaller Zenoah 22 belt drive features 21 reduction ratio adds 11/2 inches length Zenoah weighs 1 lbs Finally Bob marketing set drawings Hawker Hind biplane true Giant 73-inch span designed 90-120 engines youre familiar Hind looks like two-seat Hawker Fury standard Royal Air Force RAF fighter 30s pointy nose Slick information write Bob PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 just about does month may aware MA s editorial offices moved Muncie July Next months column will give hint three about moving models another city another house 4CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 85 Members familiar have committed regular articles addition input president Ted Fancher lends vast technical expertise commenting facets event Mike Keville has also volunteered regular feature called Trailing Edge forum Vintage side event Noted authority Stunt aerodynamics Wild Bill Netzeband documented experiments high-aspect-ratio nonflapped Stunt models led famous Humbug Bob Baron flew about Windy Urtnowski wrote several articlesTuned Pipes Opinion What Should Weigh Luey Pyatt discussed coaching compet itive fliers several expert fliers such world champion Paul Walker re sponded readers technical questions just few items found newsletter Finally newsletters advertisers sources items need fly Stunt good old days exceptional products wealth information exchange helpful ideas PAMPA catalyst see bright future have interest precision aerobaticsor modeling generalyou need 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/10
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CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER Another new address Observant readers will have already noticed new address heading column Air Force has transferred once againthis time Albuquerque New Mexico Im looking forward knowing control line modelers New Mexico renewing old acquaintance Bill Melton Las Cruces elevation highest metropolitan area United Statesit beats mile-high city Denver few feet conducive engine development performance testing visibility major improvement over recent home southern California never bad worry about seeing model end lines often couldnt see hill other side highway Albuquerque its rare day cant see Mount Taylor 50 miles 0-S 40 FSR Conversion time time receive letters asking contact Tune-Hill 36 conversion OS 40 FSR As far know conversions no longer exist option would go machinists specializing engine rework custom crank new piston sleeve head Although would possible convert old FSR 36 method doing Id stan newer engine ensure better availability parts remain stock alternative OS 40 FSR have want convert requires no machining being assembled available stock parts bit hand work required using hand grinder Dremel tool Although no machining required produce 36-cubic-inch displacement engine method timing optimum best performance fact what get basically ball bearing version 35 FP Power output will probably less stock OS 32F Getting best out conversion would still require some machine work adjust timing head shape Fortunately OS tends use standard dimensions similar-displacement engines specific model designation changes Because 40 FP 40 FSR share similar bore stroke connecting rod crank pin head bolt sleeve outside diameter later FSRs least wrist-pin diameter piston dimensions Also fortunate particular case OS uses identical crankshafts castings case dimensions 35 FP 40 FP engines What means 35 FP piston liner head will fit 40 FSR some 40 FSRs wristpin diameter different requiring new wrist pin connecting rod Another requirement fit clips retain wrist pin liner 35 FP rotated exhaust faces about 300 aft rather straight side FSR Because wrist pin FP aligned bypass ports retainer used FSR retainers necessity small 050-inch diameter burr Dremel tool will cut adequate retaining groove clips Cut wrist pin about 100-inch shorter glue place temporarily Use end wrist pin guide ball cutter cutting grooves resulting 35 FSR little conservative port timing can adjusted spacer raise liner little machine work lower head Continued poge 97 October 1993 91 Dick Perrys Ilandley Page lIPS-i intended Class II abandoned rules change reduced importance high speed west sure call stop youre central New Mexico 4* lIPS-i control system modified Stanzel cam-driven monoline unit Adjustable features would have made Rube Goldberg jealous authors trio MO-is Class Class II Profile Size identical classes 44-inch span maximum wingspan 44 inches three models fit box sized meet UPS dimension restrictions CUSTOM SIZES AVAIlABLE ALL DALSA IS AAA GRADE ALL DAISA SHEETS SANDED TO CLOSE TOLERANCES 1/16733344 3/32724053 1/8734357 3/I 6734969 1/4735675 3/87273100 1/27290120 BALSA WOOD STICK 1/1636 48 1/1671/160611 1/1673/320711 1/1671/60812 1/1673/161014 1/1671/41016 1/1673/81118 1/1671/31421 1/1673/42230 3/323648 3/3273/320711 3/327/80814 3/3273/161116 3/327/41217 3/3273/61319 2/327/21722 3/3273/42533 1/83648 1/07/80912 1/873/161118 1/87/41218 1/673/61319 1/071/21724 1/873/42433 3/163648 3/1673/161218 3/1071/41520 3/1673/81721 3/1671/22127 3/1673/43041 8/43648 1/471/41722 1/473/61927 1/471/22031 1/473/43445 5/163648 5/1675/162329 5/1673/82832 5/1671/23039 5/1673/44256 3/836 48 3/673/82738 3/871/23144 3/673/44486 1/23648 1/271/23858 1/273/44866 BALSA SHEETS 1INCH36 48 1/16712939 3/32713243 1/8713547 3/1 6713752 1/4714257 3/6715473 1/2716882 2-INCH3648 1/32733344 3-INCH3648 1/32733749 1/16733746 3/32734458 1/8735574 3/1 6736384 1/4737588 5/167387115 3/67390128 1/273114200 4ENCH3648 1/32745676 1/16745876 3/32747297 1/67482109 3/1 67496126 1/474115139 3/874144190 1/274170238 BALSA TRAILING EDGE 36 48 1/871/21631 3/1673/429A3 1/4713286 8/1671183968 3/871/54677 1/2737892 TAPERED AILERON STOCK SE48 1/471 1/471/I 1/471/2 1/472 5/1 67118 5/1673 3/87118 3/873 3/67218 1/271 18 1/273 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/471/4 25 3/873/8 30 1/271/2 35 3/473/4 45 171 58 1273671/16535 1273673/32638 CONTEST BALSA CUT 58 70 FROM 4-6LB STOCK 8782 SlbJd totv8bIIIty 63803648 5884 67921/32736285 65921/18736295 741083/327374115 841221/8739/140 801153/1873105158 901251/473123185 3/873150243 1/273185300 3/473300410 173418570 BIRCH PLYWOOD 1/6471 2748825 1/3271 2848601 1/16712748601 3/32712748760 1/971 2848825 3/18712748625 1/4712748625 3/8712748725 1/2712/48900 BALSA BLOCKS 6 12 1733858 2734675 27359110 37383185 374125250 UGIIT PLY 474180310 WING SKINS 101873471/16315 101873473/32375 NATION BAlSA PPING/HANDLING $500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIGHT CHARGES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD MA 01109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 FAX 413-783-7858 ADD $400 FOR COD MASSACHUSET]TS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800AMTO800PM EST 7DAYSAWEEK TAX 2%OFFONALLPREPAIDORDERS CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 91 corresponding amount Optimum performance probably dictates making new head fit liner after stripping out nickel plating chroming honing cylinder fitting piston new head can optimized amount nitro used competition flying isnt exactly simple nor inexpensive can done Personally Id prefer use Webra 32 excellent engine right out box Magnum 36 inexpensive enough allow cost chroming liner make real 36 adjusting timing changing head Digging deeperkits engines Weve heard advice cant say something good about person dont say anything Ive tried follow maxim products mention column thats particularly true company sends product evaluate cant recommend product tell manufacturer world Ive deviated policy little lately such described Magnum Pro 36 37 engine last column good engine its bigger advertised therefore suitable Profile Carrier event credit folks Hobby Shack very cooperative talking about engine have discussing possibility size change manufacturerno information yet month Im going deviate again mentioning products surface appear good bets Carrier competition fall short under closer scrutiny objective help readers avoid spending time money products fails meet expectations far Navy Carrier events concerned Ron Duly recently spent some time England visited Irvine engine plant pleasantly surprised learn company planning market frontintake throttle-equipped 36 engine primarily helicopter market Unfortunately like Magnum Irvine planned displacement greater 3600-cubic-inch limit Profile Carrier event Ron talked about requirements cant report actual production configuration time Just sure inquire about actual displacement considering purchase engines Ill publish information becomes available have continually lookout kits could readily converted Class Class II competition have discussed Sterling Corsairpreviously production kit satisfied scale requirements eventsin prior columns smaller size Sterling kit 36-inch span 240-square-inch area slightly below current norms construction little light designed around 10 engine move up 40 46 requires significant structural modification encouraged find House Balsa manufactures AT-6 44-inch span P-5 iD 43-inch span designed accommodate 21 engines size construction appropriate easy modification Carrier use Unfortunately both kits fit fun scale category close scale requirements events Global Distributings P-39 Airacobra next kit catch eye listed new products sections some model magazines Its span 405 inches area 297 square inches right money scale proportions really encouraged ordered P-39 check out Once again disappointed Global P-39 too far scale useful either P-39 XFL- 1 Airabonita Wait minute Army airplanes Some astute readers may wondering about AT-6 P-5 1 P-39 candidates Navy Carrier events since US Army airplanes qualify Continued page 100 October 1993 97 48 1/876170 5/8712340 1/476275 1/4712500 Balsa Sheets 36 48 11/16 x 23345 21/16x33749 31/16x45876 43/32x24055 53/32x34458 63/32x47295 71/8x24359 81/8x35574 91/8x482709 103/lOx 24967 113/lOx 36384 123/16 x 496126 131/4x25677 141/4x37598 151/4x4115139 165/lOx 26587 175/16 x 387115 185/16x4144190 193/8x273100 203/8x395135 213/8x4170235 221/2x288121 231/2x3114160 241/2x4235273 24B 5/8x3155275 24C 5/8x4190310 Balsa Sticks 36 48 291/16x1/41018 301/16x3/81120 311/16x 1/21424 32 3/32 x 3/32 33 3/32 x 1/8 34 3/32 x 1/4 35 3/32 x 3/8 36 3/32 x 1/2 37 1/8 x 1/8 38 1/8 x 1/4 39 1/8 x 3/8 40 1/8 x 1/2 41 3/16x3/16 42 3/16 x 3/8 43 3/16 x 1/2 44 1/4 x 1/4 45 1/4 x 3/8 46 1/4 x 1/2 47 1/4x3/4 48 1/4x1 49 5/16x5/16 50 3/8 x 3/8 51 3/8 x 1/2 52 3/8 x 3/4 53 3/8 x 1 54 1/2 x 1/2 55 1/2 x 3/4 56 1/2x1 57 5/8x5/8 58 3/4 x 3/4 0711 0914 1318 1419 1724 0913 1318 1419 1724 1319 1721 2231 1827 2030 2234 3445 4257 2330 2939 3349 4458 5573 3855 4866 6082 5270 7598 Balsa Tapered Aileron Stock 3648 4363 5070 611/4x1 611/4x1 DUCK WOODS Custom Cut Balsa Top Quality Prices AAA Quality Ecuadorian Balsa Sanded Close Tolerances 4 1285 N Union Street Stockton CA 95205 FAX 209 9410643 1209-464-0180 Bus Hours 8OO500 PST MF accept VISA MasterCard Shipping Handling $600 Minimum Order $2500 California Residents add 7% Sales Tax RENO-MADERA AT-6 Semi-Kit Fiberglass Fuse & Cowling Foam Wings s 115 Scale Wing Span 101 Kit Price $225 plus S&H Designed Original Drawings 62 1/4x1V2 63 1/4x2 64 5/16x1/z 65 5/16x2 66 3/8x1V2 67 3/8x2 68 3/8x2A 69 1/2x1Y2 70 1/2x2 5782 6390 5984 6794 6592 74105 84122 80115 90125 3-Ply Light 931/8x6x48 941/8x12x48 971/4x6x48 981/4x12x48 175 350 275 550 988 Door Skin ply 1/8x6x48125 98C Door Skin ply 1/8x12x98225 Ply Birch 1073/32x12x481004 1081/8x12x481149 1093/16x12x48726 1101/4x12x48838 Spruce Sticks 3648 1111/8x1/8 1725 1121/8x 1/4 2128 1131/8x3/8 2333 1143/16x3/16 2939 1151/4x 1/4 3652 117 1/4x1/247 66 1181/4x 16789 1195/16x5/164362 120 5/16x 1/248 75 121 5/16 x 3/467 89 122 3/8x3/852 64 123 3/8 x 1/263 81 124 1/2 x 1/269 92 125 1/2x3/477 101 Triangle Stock 131 1/4x 1/4x3625 132 3/8x3/8x3630 133 1/2x 1/2x3630 134 3/4x3/4x3645 1351x1x3655 Bob FiorenzeISCALE DOCUMENTATIONR S Precision Hobby Center Inc Fare/AntlquelClassic Al rc raft Precision Machining Iloots piotoo21 Yeats BusinessPrototype UPS Orders Shipped DailyL.EI owoSYsars mdng pans br lie hobbler Machining Dealer Yellow AircraftI Send $300 Yellow Info Package rOIOflitOOlOflO kind7601 5 W 9th StreetJig Boring Vait Showroom 135from Da WoridivIootiotootion gosionteedN Lauderdale FL 33068 ixtures mmI~- cotulog C2OO US fond Full Line Hobby Acceasormes 420 West SR 131L l Quote Custom Design Pasts Winter Springs FL 3270840713274353927 5 Reed 15k wood CO 80226305 7224896Custom Tools CL Navy CarriorlPerrysuitable events very littlespan 135 square inches larger model modification designed as37-inch span about 235-square-inch Continued page 97Carrier models others intended asarea appeared American Modeler scale models could modified easily toMay 1962 P-S iB could events have operated beenincorporate tail hooks appropriatelyturned easily D variant Gleason has tested aboard aircraft carrierslightened structuresthe plan too North American AT-6 lD Mustang manufactured P-39 Airacobra obscure purchased Navy SNJ usedNorth American less likely candidateCarrier candidate Most Carrier modelers same purpose Armybut Mustangs Navy service Infamiliar XFL-l Airabonita Air Corpstraining thousands offact Navy tested B C D Hlooked like conventional-gear P-39 SNJs produced few SNJ-5Csvariantstail hook actually equipped arresting hooks use lA found unsuitable forsubtle differences between two aircraft deck-landing trainingcarrier operations after land testing aThe US Navy owned two P-39s Berkeley used make CL kit thesimulated deck doesnt really qualify fordesignated F2L-1K used targets SNJ least two construction articlesour event because simulated arrestednot carrier suitability testing have publishedlandings lacked arresting hook ify P-39 Navy Carrier Vent Shroeder s model appeared theTesting P-SI H similar ofmodel must go England As part May 1960 Model Airplane News spannedthe B C variants testedits testing determine suitability 43 inches wing area 260 squareat carrier aircraft far cantricycle landing gear carrier operations inchesgreat either Class Class II Idetermine used evaluation withthe British Royal Navy borrowed Royal dont think plan available longerNavy fightersAir Forces fourth P-39 number AH573 youre interested could ask MAN 1 D different story entirelymodified tested aboard Another AT-6 SNJ appeared AirOne Mustang equipped catapultcarriers notes dont include dates Trails January 1950 slightlyand arresting gear testedthe name ship smaller 42-inch span Dick Gleasonextensively both simulated deck les Reeves published 30-inch-span Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Dr SEthe Philadelphia Ship Experimental Unit and160-square-inch area XFL-1 60s Id Austin MN 55912 Tel [507] 437-3781aboard USS Shangri-La 1944appreciate hearing readers can has reprints plans catalog Blums P-S ID Class Navyidentify magazine date know no way well worth cost $275 last time ICarrier published American AircraftP-39 plans other own 140-squareordered contains wealth modelsModeler June 1967 small 28-inchinch Class {d1 W1V1e1 J U — PremIum Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $175 yd Lower Prices 30 yda & up Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 205598-2287 400-1000 CST ee riirrx#ooi Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-8326394 100 Model Aviation S.CuUng MeasurIng Visas Tealbalduus Clumps Tape Dies Drill Chudu riulds Culipats Rules Nbraslwa Teal dusts MOREIIII CATALOG 0 / earemer 800-872-6500 VSAMAosEcAmmecov RPM range200011000 Weight27 oz Displacement 20cc 120 Ca EXTRA HORSEPOWER Clarence Lee said Webra Speed 120 normally 120 four-strokes much 1000 RPM.has high power weight ratio real quality piece machinery its overbore Schneurle-ported design 120 built mammoth horsepower sturdy onepiece crankcase extra large counterweight machined bar stock rod Dykes piston ring features help engine run smoother reliably last longer Webra t20eiogiceyorr Easy operation largely Goldberg Eotto incredible performance determined carb Webras new design simplest reliable ever machined carb lever 0-ring insulated high-speed needle its designed meter out horses greatest ease See 120 hobby shops near WORLD CHAMPION wwME W Fxclosively Distiboted 106100 HaNty Diotdbato0 Inc 4106 Fieldstone Road Chantpbgn IL 61021 21 7 355-9511 New French carrier aircraft French finished carrier qualifications Rafale fighter May Evaluation consisted shore-based testing US Navy facilities Lakehurst New Jersey qualifications aboard French aircraft carrier Foch twin-jet Rafale beautiful aircraft Its relatively high-aspect-ratio delta wing rear-mounted forward canards augment elevators wing trailing edge model Carrier would challenging Perhaps Profile model front rear engines assist balancing properly could developed Autogiros Carrier May Columbia Basin Balsa Bashers contest Richland Washington Bill Darkow brought out model Japanese autogiro Kayaba Ka-1 model has profile fuselage Bill intended enter model Profile Carrier event believing swept area 32-inch-diameter rotor disk over 800 square inches well excess required 300 square inches wing area Upon determining actual area rotor blades 96 square inches event director disallowed entry agree event directors decision model insufficient wing area qualify Profile Carrier personally would have favorably considered model Class entry option apparently considered contestant event director Although obvious Navy Carrier rules never intended autogiros helicopters matter though both have operated aircraft carriers question whether autogiro could entered open variety interpretations Control Line Contest Board considering issue present s contest board procedures require issue published before final determination can made interpretation rule Look information Competition News section MA contact CLCB representative want express opinion Brodaks J Roberts Flight Control Ive opportunity examine J Roberts three-line control systems being manufactured John Brodak Brodak Control Line Aviation Supplies Service 100 Park Ave Carmichaels PA 15320 new configuration introduced Bob J Robert Smurthwaite 1970s John has retained familiar black coating steel parts serves corrosion protection friction reduction samples tried smooth-working units excellent workmanship looks though will assured top-quality readily available control systems foreseeable future thanks John Trimming Carrier models Hi-Low Landing newsletter Navy Carrier Society recently included article trimming Carrier models written Bill Bischoff relates experiences draws conclusions trimming both Profile Carrier MO-i 15 Carrier model article representative type has Wannabe r Private Pilota IWhat RechllyTake5lI Just how-to become Free DetaIlS DE j October 1993 101 SpEcs 120 TWO-CYCLE Horseposeer32 bhp Shaft diameter8mm CO1WUIIRIED AIRCRAf P[Y1S Technical Illustrations Suitable Framing Scale DrsRlng Scanning Service 3 Views D-TECH SYSTEMS ba 325 Shawnee Trail CatalogCarterville IL 62918 6189852383 HOBBY FAIR 93 San Joaquin Fairgrounds-Stockton CA OCTOBER 16-17 A/C Planea/Carahfloata 0 Plaxtlc Modela Tralna-KIIaClrcua ModolIng-Rocketa 0 DISPLAYSSALES-MANUFACTURERS 0 Info Box 1283 Manteca Ca 95336 209-623-3002 SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% Subtotal Continental US UPS Nest Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb Shipment total 000 add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 20% ot Subtotal US Mail $495 plus tO% ot Subtotal become common newsletter since Mike Pugh took over editorial duties become member Navy Carrier Society receive bimonthly newsletter send dues $6 Bill Bischoff new address 3734 Truesdell Dallas TX 75244 4RC Giants/deVries Continued page 60 First theres British Ibis Designs collection model lighting electronic accessories Would believe machine gun simulator lights warbird Could use some ID lights flash brightly Would like install glow plug driver keep plug hot idle Giant Scale engine Bob has em Second did envy modelers Zenoah 62s Torquemaster belt drive became available Well Bob now has Torquemaster produces 51% thrust straight drive engine smaller Zenoah 22 belt drive features 21 reduction ratio adds 11/2 inches length Zenoah weighs 1 lbs Finally Bob marketing set drawings Hawker Hind biplane true Giant 73-inch span designed 90-120 engines youre familiar Hind looks like two-seat Hawker Fury standard Royal Air Force RAF fighter 30s pointy nose Slick information write Bob PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 just about does month may aware MA s editorial offices moved Muncie July Next months column will give hint three about moving models another city another house 4CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 85 Members familiar have committed regular articles addition input president Ted Fancher lends vast technical expertise commenting facets event Mike Keville has also volunteered regular feature called Trailing Edge forum Vintage side event Noted authority Stunt aerodynamics Wild Bill Netzeband documented experiments high-aspect-ratio nonflapped Stunt models led famous Humbug Bob Baron flew about Windy Urtnowski wrote several articlesTuned Pipes Opinion What Should Weigh Luey Pyatt discussed coaching compet itive fliers several expert fliers such world champion Paul Walker re sponded readers technical questions just few items found newsletter Finally newsletters advertisers sources items need fly Stunt good old days exceptional products wealth information exchange helpful ideas PAMPA catalyst see bright future have interest precision aerobaticsor modeling generalyou need join PAMPA $15 membership fee also get great newsletter Write Tom Morris 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 call 205 820-1983 Tech topics some time Ive meaning comment shop tools Back early 60s Dremel came out Moto-Shop jigsawlsander/flex-shaft drive unit filled real need unit convenient size flexibility accomplish variety tasks andmost importantit affordable purchased first came market used 25 years decided upgrade passed young modeler Therein lies tale mixed results 102 Model Aviation S ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DEVICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS sale $4295 WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/10
Page Numbers: 91, 97, 100, 101, 102
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER Another new address Observant readers will have already noticed new address heading column Air Force has transferred once againthis time Albuquerque New Mexico Im looking forward knowing control line modelers New Mexico renewing old acquaintance Bill Melton Las Cruces elevation highest metropolitan area United Statesit beats mile-high city Denver few feet conducive engine development performance testing visibility major improvement over recent home southern California never bad worry about seeing model end lines often couldnt see hill other side highway Albuquerque its rare day cant see Mount Taylor 50 miles 0-S 40 FSR Conversion time time receive letters asking contact Tune-Hill 36 conversion OS 40 FSR As far know conversions no longer exist option would go machinists specializing engine rework custom crank new piston sleeve head Although would possible convert old FSR 36 method doing Id stan newer engine ensure better availability parts remain stock alternative OS 40 FSR have want convert requires no machining being assembled available stock parts bit hand work required using hand grinder Dremel tool Although no machining required produce 36-cubic-inch displacement engine method timing optimum best performance fact what get basically ball bearing version 35 FP Power output will probably less stock OS 32F Getting best out conversion would still require some machine work adjust timing head shape Fortunately OS tends use standard dimensions similar-displacement engines specific model designation changes Because 40 FP 40 FSR share similar bore stroke connecting rod crank pin head bolt sleeve outside diameter later FSRs least wrist-pin diameter piston dimensions Also fortunate particular case OS uses identical crankshafts castings case dimensions 35 FP 40 FP engines What means 35 FP piston liner head will fit 40 FSR some 40 FSRs wristpin diameter different requiring new wrist pin connecting rod Another requirement fit clips retain wrist pin liner 35 FP rotated exhaust faces about 300 aft rather straight side FSR Because wrist pin FP aligned bypass ports retainer used FSR retainers necessity small 050-inch diameter burr Dremel tool will cut adequate retaining groove clips Cut wrist pin about 100-inch shorter glue place temporarily Use end wrist pin guide ball cutter cutting grooves resulting 35 FSR little conservative port timing can adjusted spacer raise liner little machine work lower head Continued poge 97 October 1993 91 Dick Perrys Ilandley Page lIPS-i intended Class II abandoned rules change reduced importance high speed west sure call stop youre central New Mexico 4* lIPS-i control system modified Stanzel cam-driven monoline unit Adjustable features would have made Rube Goldberg jealous authors trio MO-is Class Class II Profile Size identical classes 44-inch span maximum wingspan 44 inches three models fit box sized meet UPS dimension restrictions CUSTOM SIZES AVAIlABLE ALL DALSA IS AAA GRADE ALL DAISA SHEETS SANDED TO CLOSE TOLERANCES 1/16733344 3/32724053 1/8734357 3/I 6734969 1/4735675 3/87273100 1/27290120 BALSA WOOD STICK 1/1636 48 1/1671/160611 1/1673/320711 1/1671/60812 1/1673/161014 1/1671/41016 1/1673/81118 1/1671/31421 1/1673/42230 3/323648 3/3273/320711 3/327/80814 3/3273/161116 3/327/41217 3/3273/61319 2/327/21722 3/3273/42533 1/83648 1/07/80912 1/873/161118 1/87/41218 1/673/61319 1/071/21724 1/873/42433 3/163648 3/1673/161218 3/1071/41520 3/1673/81721 3/1671/22127 3/1673/43041 8/43648 1/471/41722 1/473/61927 1/471/22031 1/473/43445 5/163648 5/1675/162329 5/1673/82832 5/1671/23039 5/1673/44256 3/836 48 3/673/82738 3/871/23144 3/673/44486 1/23648 1/271/23858 1/273/44866 BALSA SHEETS 1INCH36 48 1/16712939 3/32713243 1/8713547 3/1 6713752 1/4714257 3/6715473 1/2716882 2-INCH3648 1/32733344 3-INCH3648 1/32733749 1/16733746 3/32734458 1/8735574 3/1 6736384 1/4737588 5/167387115 3/67390128 1/273114200 4ENCH3648 1/32745676 1/16745876 3/32747297 1/67482109 3/1 67496126 1/474115139 3/874144190 1/274170238 BALSA TRAILING EDGE 36 48 1/871/21631 3/1673/429A3 1/4713286 8/1671183968 3/871/54677 1/2737892 TAPERED AILERON STOCK SE48 1/471 1/471/I 1/471/2 1/472 5/1 67118 5/1673 3/87118 3/873 3/67218 1/271 18 1/273 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/471/4 25 3/873/8 30 1/271/2 35 3/473/4 45 171 58 1273671/16535 1273673/32638 CONTEST BALSA CUT 58 70 FROM 4-6LB STOCK 8782 SlbJd totv8bIIIty 63803648 5884 67921/32736285 65921/18736295 741083/327374115 841221/8739/140 801153/1873105158 901251/473123185 3/873150243 1/273185300 3/473300410 173418570 BIRCH PLYWOOD 1/6471 2748825 1/3271 2848601 1/16712748601 3/32712748760 1/971 2848825 3/18712748625 1/4712748625 3/8712748725 1/2712/48900 BALSA BLOCKS 6 12 1733858 2734675 27359110 37383185 374125250 UGIIT PLY 474180310 WING SKINS 101873471/16315 101873473/32375 NATION BAlSA PPING/HANDLING $500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIGHT CHARGES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD MA 01109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 FAX 413-783-7858 ADD $400 FOR COD MASSACHUSET]TS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800AMTO800PM EST 7DAYSAWEEK TAX 2%OFFONALLPREPAIDORDERS CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 91 corresponding amount Optimum performance probably dictates making new head fit liner after stripping out nickel plating chroming honing cylinder fitting piston new head can optimized amount nitro used competition flying isnt exactly simple nor inexpensive can done Personally Id prefer use Webra 32 excellent engine right out box Magnum 36 inexpensive enough allow cost chroming liner make real 36 adjusting timing changing head Digging deeperkits engines Weve heard advice cant say something good about person dont say anything Ive tried follow maxim products mention column thats particularly true company sends product evaluate cant recommend product tell manufacturer world Ive deviated policy little lately such described Magnum Pro 36 37 engine last column good engine its bigger advertised therefore suitable Profile Carrier event credit folks Hobby Shack very cooperative talking about engine have discussing possibility size change manufacturerno information yet month Im going deviate again mentioning products surface appear good bets Carrier competition fall short under closer scrutiny objective help readers avoid spending time money products fails meet expectations far Navy Carrier events concerned Ron Duly recently spent some time England visited Irvine engine plant pleasantly surprised learn company planning market frontintake throttle-equipped 36 engine primarily helicopter market Unfortunately like Magnum Irvine planned displacement greater 3600-cubic-inch limit Profile Carrier event Ron talked about requirements cant report actual production configuration time Just sure inquire about actual displacement considering purchase engines Ill publish information becomes available have continually lookout kits could readily converted Class Class II competition have discussed Sterling Corsairpreviously production kit satisfied scale requirements eventsin prior columns smaller size Sterling kit 36-inch span 240-square-inch area slightly below current norms construction little light designed around 10 engine move up 40 46 requires significant structural modification encouraged find House Balsa manufactures AT-6 44-inch span P-5 iD 43-inch span designed accommodate 21 engines size construction appropriate easy modification Carrier use Unfortunately both kits fit fun scale category close scale requirements events Global Distributings P-39 Airacobra next kit catch eye listed new products sections some model magazines Its span 405 inches area 297 square inches right money scale proportions really encouraged ordered P-39 check out Once again disappointed Global P-39 too far scale useful either P-39 XFL- 1 Airabonita Wait minute Army airplanes Some astute readers may wondering about AT-6 P-5 1 P-39 candidates Navy Carrier events since US Army airplanes qualify Continued page 100 October 1993 97 48 1/876170 5/8712340 1/476275 1/4712500 Balsa Sheets 36 48 11/16 x 23345 21/16x33749 31/16x45876 43/32x24055 53/32x34458 63/32x47295 71/8x24359 81/8x35574 91/8x482709 103/lOx 24967 113/lOx 36384 123/16 x 496126 131/4x25677 141/4x37598 151/4x4115139 165/lOx 26587 175/16 x 387115 185/16x4144190 193/8x273100 203/8x395135 213/8x4170235 221/2x288121 231/2x3114160 241/2x4235273 24B 5/8x3155275 24C 5/8x4190310 Balsa Sticks 36 48 291/16x1/41018 301/16x3/81120 311/16x 1/21424 32 3/32 x 3/32 33 3/32 x 1/8 34 3/32 x 1/4 35 3/32 x 3/8 36 3/32 x 1/2 37 1/8 x 1/8 38 1/8 x 1/4 39 1/8 x 3/8 40 1/8 x 1/2 41 3/16x3/16 42 3/16 x 3/8 43 3/16 x 1/2 44 1/4 x 1/4 45 1/4 x 3/8 46 1/4 x 1/2 47 1/4x3/4 48 1/4x1 49 5/16x5/16 50 3/8 x 3/8 51 3/8 x 1/2 52 3/8 x 3/4 53 3/8 x 1 54 1/2 x 1/2 55 1/2 x 3/4 56 1/2x1 57 5/8x5/8 58 3/4 x 3/4 0711 0914 1318 1419 1724 0913 1318 1419 1724 1319 1721 2231 1827 2030 2234 3445 4257 2330 2939 3349 4458 5573 3855 4866 6082 5270 7598 Balsa Tapered Aileron Stock 3648 4363 5070 611/4x1 611/4x1 DUCK WOODS Custom Cut Balsa Top Quality Prices AAA Quality Ecuadorian Balsa Sanded Close Tolerances 4 1285 N Union Street Stockton CA 95205 FAX 209 9410643 1209-464-0180 Bus Hours 8OO500 PST MF accept VISA MasterCard Shipping Handling $600 Minimum Order $2500 California Residents add 7% Sales Tax RENO-MADERA AT-6 Semi-Kit Fiberglass Fuse & Cowling Foam Wings s 115 Scale Wing Span 101 Kit Price $225 plus S&H Designed Original Drawings 62 1/4x1V2 63 1/4x2 64 5/16x1/z 65 5/16x2 66 3/8x1V2 67 3/8x2 68 3/8x2A 69 1/2x1Y2 70 1/2x2 5782 6390 5984 6794 6592 74105 84122 80115 90125 3-Ply Light 931/8x6x48 941/8x12x48 971/4x6x48 981/4x12x48 175 350 275 550 988 Door Skin ply 1/8x6x48125 98C Door Skin ply 1/8x12x98225 Ply Birch 1073/32x12x481004 1081/8x12x481149 1093/16x12x48726 1101/4x12x48838 Spruce Sticks 3648 1111/8x1/8 1725 1121/8x 1/4 2128 1131/8x3/8 2333 1143/16x3/16 2939 1151/4x 1/4 3652 117 1/4x1/247 66 1181/4x 16789 1195/16x5/164362 120 5/16x 1/248 75 121 5/16 x 3/467 89 122 3/8x3/852 64 123 3/8 x 1/263 81 124 1/2 x 1/269 92 125 1/2x3/477 101 Triangle Stock 131 1/4x 1/4x3625 132 3/8x3/8x3630 133 1/2x 1/2x3630 134 3/4x3/4x3645 1351x1x3655 Bob FiorenzeISCALE DOCUMENTATIONR S Precision Hobby Center Inc Fare/AntlquelClassic Al rc raft Precision Machining Iloots piotoo21 Yeats BusinessPrototype UPS Orders Shipped DailyL.EI owoSYsars mdng pans br lie hobbler Machining Dealer Yellow AircraftI Send $300 Yellow Info Package rOIOflitOOlOflO kind7601 5 W 9th StreetJig Boring Vait Showroom 135from Da WoridivIootiotootion gosionteedN Lauderdale FL 33068 ixtures mmI~- cotulog C2OO US fond Full Line Hobby Acceasormes 420 West SR 131L l Quote Custom Design Pasts Winter Springs FL 3270840713274353927 5 Reed 15k wood CO 80226305 7224896Custom Tools CL Navy CarriorlPerrysuitable events very littlespan 135 square inches larger model modification designed as37-inch span about 235-square-inch Continued page 97Carrier models others intended asarea appeared American Modeler scale models could modified easily toMay 1962 P-S iB could events have operated beenincorporate tail hooks appropriatelyturned easily D variant Gleason has tested aboard aircraft carrierslightened structuresthe plan too North American AT-6 lD Mustang manufactured P-39 Airacobra obscure purchased Navy SNJ usedNorth American less likely candidateCarrier candidate Most Carrier modelers same purpose Armybut Mustangs Navy service Infamiliar XFL-l Airabonita Air Corpstraining thousands offact Navy tested B C D Hlooked like conventional-gear P-39 SNJs produced few SNJ-5Csvariantstail hook actually equipped arresting hooks use lA found unsuitable forsubtle differences between two aircraft deck-landing trainingcarrier operations after land testing aThe US Navy owned two P-39s Berkeley used make CL kit thesimulated deck doesnt really qualify fordesignated F2L-1K used targets SNJ least two construction articlesour event because simulated arrestednot carrier suitability testing have publishedlandings lacked arresting hook ify P-39 Navy Carrier Vent Shroeder s model appeared theTesting P-SI H similar ofmodel must go England As part May 1960 Model Airplane News spannedthe B C variants testedits testing determine suitability 43 inches wing area 260 squareat carrier aircraft far cantricycle landing gear carrier operations inchesgreat either Class Class II Idetermine used evaluation withthe British Royal Navy borrowed Royal dont think plan available longerNavy fightersAir Forces fourth P-39 number AH573 youre interested could ask MAN 1 D different story entirelymodified tested aboard Another AT-6 SNJ appeared AirOne Mustang equipped catapultcarriers notes dont include dates Trails January 1950 slightlyand arresting gear testedthe name ship smaller 42-inch span Dick Gleasonextensively both simulated deck les Reeves published 30-inch-span Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Dr SEthe Philadelphia Ship Experimental Unit and160-square-inch area XFL-1 60s Id Austin MN 55912 Tel [507] 437-3781aboard USS Shangri-La 1944appreciate hearing readers can has reprints plans catalog Blums P-S ID Class Navyidentify magazine date know no way well worth cost $275 last time ICarrier published American AircraftP-39 plans other own 140-squareordered contains wealth modelsModeler June 1967 small 28-inchinch Class {d1 W1V1e1 J U — PremIum Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $175 yd Lower Prices 30 yda & up Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 205598-2287 400-1000 CST ee riirrx#ooi Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-8326394 100 Model Aviation S.CuUng MeasurIng Visas Tealbalduus Clumps Tape Dies Drill Chudu riulds Culipats Rules Nbraslwa Teal dusts MOREIIII CATALOG 0 / earemer 800-872-6500 VSAMAosEcAmmecov RPM range200011000 Weight27 oz Displacement 20cc 120 Ca EXTRA HORSEPOWER Clarence Lee said Webra Speed 120 normally 120 four-strokes much 1000 RPM.has high power weight ratio real quality piece machinery its overbore Schneurle-ported design 120 built mammoth horsepower sturdy onepiece crankcase extra large counterweight machined bar stock rod Dykes piston ring features help engine run smoother reliably last longer Webra t20eiogiceyorr Easy operation largely Goldberg Eotto incredible performance determined carb Webras new design simplest reliable ever machined carb lever 0-ring insulated high-speed needle its designed meter out horses greatest ease See 120 hobby shops near WORLD CHAMPION wwME W Fxclosively Distiboted 106100 HaNty Diotdbato0 Inc 4106 Fieldstone Road Chantpbgn IL 61021 21 7 355-9511 New French carrier aircraft French finished carrier qualifications Rafale fighter May Evaluation consisted shore-based testing US Navy facilities Lakehurst New Jersey qualifications aboard French aircraft carrier Foch twin-jet Rafale beautiful aircraft Its relatively high-aspect-ratio delta wing rear-mounted forward canards augment elevators wing trailing edge model Carrier would challenging Perhaps Profile model front rear engines assist balancing properly could developed Autogiros Carrier May Columbia Basin Balsa Bashers contest Richland Washington Bill Darkow brought out model Japanese autogiro Kayaba Ka-1 model has profile fuselage Bill intended enter model Profile Carrier event believing swept area 32-inch-diameter rotor disk over 800 square inches well excess required 300 square inches wing area Upon determining actual area rotor blades 96 square inches event director disallowed entry agree event directors decision model insufficient wing area qualify Profile Carrier personally would have favorably considered model Class entry option apparently considered contestant event director Although obvious Navy Carrier rules never intended autogiros helicopters matter though both have operated aircraft carriers question whether autogiro could entered open variety interpretations Control Line Contest Board considering issue present s contest board procedures require issue published before final determination can made interpretation rule Look information Competition News section MA contact CLCB representative want express opinion Brodaks J Roberts Flight Control Ive opportunity examine J Roberts three-line control systems being manufactured John Brodak Brodak Control Line Aviation Supplies Service 100 Park Ave Carmichaels PA 15320 new configuration introduced Bob J Robert Smurthwaite 1970s John has retained familiar black coating steel parts serves corrosion protection friction reduction samples tried smooth-working units excellent workmanship looks though will assured top-quality readily available control systems foreseeable future thanks John Trimming Carrier models Hi-Low Landing newsletter Navy Carrier Society recently included article trimming Carrier models written Bill Bischoff relates experiences draws conclusions trimming both Profile Carrier MO-i 15 Carrier model article representative type has Wannabe r Private Pilota IWhat RechllyTake5lI Just how-to become Free DetaIlS DE j October 1993 101 SpEcs 120 TWO-CYCLE Horseposeer32 bhp Shaft diameter8mm CO1WUIIRIED AIRCRAf P[Y1S Technical Illustrations Suitable Framing Scale DrsRlng Scanning Service 3 Views D-TECH SYSTEMS ba 325 Shawnee Trail CatalogCarterville IL 62918 6189852383 HOBBY FAIR 93 San Joaquin Fairgrounds-Stockton CA OCTOBER 16-17 A/C Planea/Carahfloata 0 Plaxtlc Modela Tralna-KIIaClrcua ModolIng-Rocketa 0 DISPLAYSSALES-MANUFACTURERS 0 Info Box 1283 Manteca Ca 95336 209-623-3002 SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% Subtotal Continental US UPS Nest Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb Shipment total 000 add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 20% ot Subtotal US Mail $495 plus tO% ot Subtotal become common newsletter since Mike Pugh took over editorial duties become member Navy Carrier Society receive bimonthly newsletter send dues $6 Bill Bischoff new address 3734 Truesdell Dallas TX 75244 4RC Giants/deVries Continued page 60 First theres British Ibis Designs collection model lighting electronic accessories Would believe machine gun simulator lights warbird Could use some ID lights flash brightly Would like install glow plug driver keep plug hot idle Giant Scale engine Bob has em Second did envy modelers Zenoah 62s Torquemaster belt drive became available Well Bob now has Torquemaster produces 51% thrust straight drive engine smaller Zenoah 22 belt drive features 21 reduction ratio adds 11/2 inches length Zenoah weighs 1 lbs Finally Bob marketing set drawings Hawker Hind biplane true Giant 73-inch span designed 90-120 engines youre familiar Hind looks like two-seat Hawker Fury standard Royal Air Force RAF fighter 30s pointy nose Slick information write Bob PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 just about does month may aware MA s editorial offices moved Muncie July Next months column will give hint three about moving models another city another house 4CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 85 Members familiar have committed regular articles addition input president Ted Fancher lends vast technical expertise commenting facets event Mike Keville has also volunteered regular feature called Trailing Edge forum Vintage side event Noted authority Stunt aerodynamics Wild Bill Netzeband documented experiments high-aspect-ratio nonflapped Stunt models led famous Humbug Bob Baron flew about Windy Urtnowski wrote several articlesTuned Pipes Opinion What Should Weigh Luey Pyatt discussed coaching compet itive fliers several expert fliers such world champion Paul Walker re sponded readers technical questions just few items found newsletter Finally newsletters advertisers sources items need fly Stunt good old days exceptional products wealth information exchange helpful ideas PAMPA catalyst see bright future have interest precision aerobaticsor modeling generalyou need join PAMPA $15 membership fee also get great newsletter Write Tom Morris 1019 Creek Trail Anniston AL 36206 call 205 820-1983 Tech topics some time Ive meaning comment shop tools Back early 60s Dremel came out Moto-Shop jigsawlsander/flex-shaft drive unit filled real need unit convenient size flexibility accomplish variety tasks andmost importantit affordable purchased first came market used 25 years decided upgrade passed young modeler Therein lies tale mixed results 102 Model Aviation S ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DEVICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS sale $4295 WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTING TECIINIDUES & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR B0 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401 CALL 309-342-3009
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/10
Page Numbers: 91, 97, 100, 101, 102
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER Another new address Observant readers will have already noticed new address heading column Air Force has transferred once againthis time Albuquerque New Mexico Im looking forward knowing control line modelers New Mexico renewing old acquaintance Bill Melton Las Cruces elevation highest metropolitan area United Statesit beats mile-high city Denver few feet conducive engine development performance testing visibility major improvement over recent home southern California never bad worry about seeing model end lines often couldnt see hill other side highway Albuquerque its rare day cant see Mount Taylor 50 miles 0-S 40 FSR Conversion time time receive letters asking contact Tune-Hill 36 conversion OS 40 FSR As far know conversions no longer exist option would go machinists specializing engine rework custom crank new piston sleeve head Although would possible convert old FSR 36 method doing Id stan newer engine ensure better availability parts remain stock alternative OS 40 FSR have want convert requires no machining being assembled available stock parts bit hand work required using hand grinder Dremel tool Although no machining required produce 36-cubic-inch displacement engine method timing optimum best performance fact what get basically ball bearing version 35 FP Power output will probably less stock OS 32F Getting best out conversion would still require some machine work adjust timing head shape Fortunately OS tends use standard dimensions similar-displacement engines specific model designation changes Because 40 FP 40 FSR share similar bore stroke connecting rod crank pin head bolt sleeve outside diameter later FSRs least wrist-pin diameter piston dimensions Also fortunate particular case OS uses identical crankshafts castings case dimensions 35 FP 40 FP engines What means 35 FP piston liner head will fit 40 FSR some 40 FSRs wristpin diameter different requiring new wrist pin connecting rod Another requirement fit clips retain wrist pin liner 35 FP rotated exhaust faces about 300 aft rather straight side FSR Because wrist pin FP aligned bypass ports retainer used FSR retainers necessity small 050-inch diameter burr Dremel tool will cut adequate retaining groove clips Cut wrist pin about 100-inch shorter glue place temporarily Use end wrist pin guide ball cutter cutting grooves resulting 35 FSR little conservative port timing can adjusted spacer raise liner little machine work lower head Continued poge 97 October 1993 91 Dick Perrys Ilandley Page lIPS-i intended Class II abandoned rules change reduced importance high speed west sure call stop youre central New Mexico 4* lIPS-i control system modified Stanzel cam-driven monoline unit Adjustable features would have made Rube Goldberg jealous authors trio MO-is Class Class II Profile Size identical classes 44-inch span maximum wingspan 44 inches three models fit box sized meet UPS dimension restrictions CUSTOM SIZES AVAIlABLE ALL DALSA IS AAA GRADE ALL DAISA SHEETS SANDED TO CLOSE TOLERANCES 1/16733344 3/32724053 1/8734357 3/I 6734969 1/4735675 3/87273100 1/27290120 BALSA WOOD STICK 1/1636 48 1/1671/160611 1/1673/320711 1/1671/60812 1/1673/161014 1/1671/41016 1/1673/81118 1/1671/31421 1/1673/42230 3/323648 3/3273/320711 3/327/80814 3/3273/161116 3/327/41217 3/3273/61319 2/327/21722 3/3273/42533 1/83648 1/07/80912 1/873/161118 1/87/41218 1/673/61319 1/071/21724 1/873/42433 3/163648 3/1673/161218 3/1071/41520 3/1673/81721 3/1671/22127 3/1673/43041 8/43648 1/471/41722 1/473/61927 1/471/22031 1/473/43445 5/163648 5/1675/162329 5/1673/82832 5/1671/23039 5/1673/44256 3/836 48 3/673/82738 3/871/23144 3/673/44486 1/23648 1/271/23858 1/273/44866 BALSA SHEETS 1INCH36 48 1/16712939 3/32713243 1/8713547 3/1 6713752 1/4714257 3/6715473 1/2716882 2-INCH3648 1/32733344 3-INCH3648 1/32733749 1/16733746 3/32734458 1/8735574 3/1 6736384 1/4737588 5/167387115 3/67390128 1/273114200 4ENCH3648 1/32745676 1/16745876 3/32747297 1/67482109 3/1 67496126 1/474115139 3/874144190 1/274170238 BALSA TRAILING EDGE 36 48 1/871/21631 3/1673/429A3 1/4713286 8/1671183968 3/871/54677 1/2737892 TAPERED AILERON STOCK SE48 1/471 1/471/I 1/471/2 1/472 5/1 67118 5/1673 3/87118 3/873 3/67218 1/271 18 1/273 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/471/4 25 3/873/8 30 1/271/2 35 3/473/4 45 171 58 1273671/16535 1273673/32638 CONTEST BALSA CUT 58 70 FROM 4-6LB STOCK 8782 SlbJd totv8bIIIty 63803648 5884 67921/32736285 65921/18736295 741083/327374115 841221/8739/140 801153/1873105158 901251/473123185 3/873150243 1/273185300 3/473300410 173418570 BIRCH PLYWOOD 1/6471 2748825 1/3271 2848601 1/16712748601 3/32712748760 1/971 2848825 3/18712748625 1/4712748625 3/8712748725 1/2712/48900 BALSA BLOCKS 6 12 1733858 2734675 27359110 37383185 374125250 UGIIT PLY 474180310 WING SKINS 101873471/16315 101873473/32375 NATION BAlSA PPING/HANDLING $500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIGHT CHARGES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD MA 01109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 FAX 413-783-7858 ADD $400 FOR COD MASSACHUSET]TS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800AMTO800PM EST 7DAYSAWEEK TAX 2%OFFONALLPREPAIDORDERS CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 91 corresponding amount Optimum performance probably dictates making new head fit liner after stripping out nickel plating chroming honing cylinder fitting piston new head can optimized amount nitro used competition flying isnt exactly simple nor inexpensive can done Personally Id prefer use Webra 32 excellent engine right out box Magnum 36 inexpensive enough allow cost chroming liner make real 36 adjusting timing changing head Digging deeperkits engines Weve heard advice cant say something good about person dont say anything Ive tried follow maxim products mention column thats particularly true company sends product evaluate cant recommend product tell manufacturer world Ive deviated policy little lately such described Magnum Pro 36 37 engine last column good engine its bigger advertised therefore suitable Profile Carrier event credit folks Hobby Shack very cooperative talking about engine have discussing possibility size change manufacturerno information yet month Im going deviate again mentioning products surface appear good bets Carrier competition fall short under closer scrutiny objective help readers avoid spending time money products fails meet expectations far Navy Carrier events concerned Ron Duly recently spent some time England visited Irvine engine plant pleasantly surprised learn company planning market frontintake throttle-equipped 36 engine primarily helicopter market Unfortunately like Magnum Irvine planned displacement greater 3600-cubic-inch limit Profile Carrier event Ron talked about requirements cant report actual production configuration time Just sure inquire about actual displacement considering purchase engines Ill publish information becomes available have continually lookout kits could readily converted Class Class II competition have discussed Sterling Corsairpreviously production kit satisfied scale requirements eventsin prior columns smaller size Sterling kit 36-inch span 240-square-inch area slightly below current norms construction little light designed around 10 engine move up 40 46 requires significant structural modification encouraged find House Balsa manufactures AT-6 44-inch span P-5 iD 43-inch span designed accommodate 21 engines size construction appropriate easy modification Carrier use Unfortunately both kits fit fun scale category close scale requirements events Global Distributings P-39 Airacobra next kit catch eye listed new products sections some model magazines Its span 405 inches area 297 square inches right money scale proportions really encouraged ordered P-39 check out Once again disappointed Global P-39 too far scale useful either P-39 XFL- 1 Airabonita Wait minute Army airplanes Some astute readers may wondering about AT-6 P-5 1 P-39 candidates Navy Carrier events since US Army airplanes qualify Continued page 100 October 1993 97 48 1/876170 5/8712340 1/476275 1/4712500 Balsa Sheets 36 48 11/16 x 23345 21/16x33749 31/16x45876 43/32x24055 53/32x34458 63/32x47295 71/8x24359 81/8x35574 91/8x482709 103/lOx 24967 113/lOx 36384 123/16 x 496126 131/4x25677 141/4x37598 151/4x4115139 165/lOx 26587 175/16 x 387115 185/16x4144190 193/8x273100 203/8x395135 213/8x4170235 221/2x288121 231/2x3114160 241/2x4235273 24B 5/8x3155275 24C 5/8x4190310 Balsa Sticks 36 48 291/16x1/41018 301/16x3/81120 311/16x 1/21424 32 3/32 x 3/32 33 3/32 x 1/8 34 3/32 x 1/4 35 3/32 x 3/8 36 3/32 x 1/2 37 1/8 x 1/8 38 1/8 x 1/4 39 1/8 x 3/8 40 1/8 x 1/2 41 3/16x3/16 42 3/16 x 3/8 43 3/16 x 1/2 44 1/4 x 1/4 45 1/4 x 3/8 46 1/4 x 1/2 47 1/4x3/4 48 1/4x1 49 5/16x5/16 50 3/8 x 3/8 51 3/8 x 1/2 52 3/8 x 3/4 53 3/8 x 1 54 1/2 x 1/2 55 1/2 x 3/4 56 1/2x1 57 5/8x5/8 58 3/4 x 3/4 0711 0914 1318 1419 1724 0913 1318 1419 1724 1319 1721 2231 1827 2030 2234 3445 4257 2330 2939 3349 4458 5573 3855 4866 6082 5270 7598 Balsa Tapered Aileron Stock 3648 4363 5070 611/4x1 611/4x1 DUCK WOODS Custom Cut Balsa Top Quality Prices AAA Quality Ecuadorian Balsa Sanded Close Tolerances 4 1285 N Union Street Stockton CA 95205 FAX 209 9410643 1209-464-0180 Bus Hours 8OO500 PST MF accept VISA MasterCard Shipping Handling $600 Minimum Order $2500 California Residents add 7% Sales Tax RENO-MADERA AT-6 Semi-Kit Fiberglass Fuse & Cowling Foam Wings s 115 Scale Wing Span 101 Kit Price $225 plus S&H Designed Original Drawings 62 1/4x1V2 63 1/4x2 64 5/16x1/z 65 5/16x2 66 3/8x1V2 67 3/8x2 68 3/8x2A 69 1/2x1Y2 70 1/2x2 5782 6390 5984 6794 6592 74105 84122 80115 90125 3-Ply Light 931/8x6x48 941/8x12x48 971/4x6x48 981/4x12x48 175 350 275 550 988 Door Skin ply 1/8x6x48125 98C Door Skin ply 1/8x12x98225 Ply Birch 1073/32x12x481004 1081/8x12x481149 1093/16x12x48726 1101/4x12x48838 Spruce Sticks 3648 1111/8x1/8 1725 1121/8x 1/4 2128 1131/8x3/8 2333 1143/16x3/16 2939 1151/4x 1/4 3652 117 1/4x1/247 66 1181/4x 16789 1195/16x5/164362 120 5/16x 1/248 75 121 5/16 x 3/467 89 122 3/8x3/852 64 123 3/8 x 1/263 81 124 1/2 x 1/269 92 125 1/2x3/477 101 Triangle Stock 131 1/4x 1/4x3625 132 3/8x3/8x3630 133 1/2x 1/2x3630 134 3/4x3/4x3645 1351x1x3655 Bob FiorenzeISCALE DOCUMENTATIONR S Precision Hobby Center Inc Fare/AntlquelClassic Al rc raft Precision Machining Iloots piotoo21 Yeats BusinessPrototype UPS Orders Shipped DailyL.EI owoSYsars mdng pans br lie hobbler Machining Dealer Yellow AircraftI Send $300 Yellow Info Package rOIOflitOOlOflO kind7601 5 W 9th StreetJig Boring Vait Showroom 135from Da WoridivIootiotootion gosionteedN Lauderdale FL 33068 ixtures mmI~- cotulog C2OO US fond Full Line Hobby Acceasormes 420 West SR 131L l Quote Custom Design Pasts Winter Springs FL 3270840713274353927 5 Reed 15k wood CO 80226305 7224896Custom Tools CL Navy CarriorlPerrysuitable events very littlespan 135 square inches larger model modification designed as37-inch span about 235-square-inch Continued page 97Carrier models others intended asarea appeared American Modeler scale models could modified easily toMay 1962 P-S iB could events have operated beenincorporate tail hooks appropriatelyturned easily D variant Gleason has tested aboard aircraft carrierslightened structuresthe plan too North American AT-6 lD Mustang manufactured P-39 Airacobra obscure purchased Navy SNJ usedNorth American less likely candidateCarrier candidate Most Carrier modelers same purpose Armybut Mustangs Navy service Infamiliar XFL-l Airabonita Air Corpstraining thousands offact Navy tested B C D Hlooked like conventional-gear P-39 SNJs produced few SNJ-5Csvariantstail hook actually equipped arresting hooks use lA found unsuitable forsubtle differences between two aircraft deck-landing trainingcarrier operations after land testing aThe US Navy owned two P-39s Berkeley used make CL kit thesimulated deck doesnt really qualify fordesignated F2L-1K used targets SNJ least two construction articlesour event because simulated arrestednot carrier suitability testing have publishedlandings lacked arresting hook ify P-39 Navy Carrier Vent Shroeder s model appeared theTesting P-SI H similar ofmodel must go England As part May 1960 Model Airplane News spannedthe B C variants testedits testing determine suitability 43 inches wing area 260 squareat carrier aircraft far cantricycle landing gear carrier operations inchesgreat either Class Class II Idetermine used evaluation withthe British Royal Navy borrowed Royal dont think plan available longerNavy fightersAir Forces fourth P-39 number AH573 youre interested could ask MAN 1 D different story entirelymodified tested aboard Another AT-6 SNJ appeared AirOne Mustang equipped catapultcarriers notes dont include dates Trails January 1950 slightlyand arresting gear testedthe name ship smaller 42-inch span Dick Gleasonextensively both simulated deck les Reeves published 30-inch-span Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Dr SEthe Philadelphia Ship Experimental Unit and160-square-inch area XFL-1 60s Id Austin MN 55912 Tel [507] 437-3781aboard USS Shangri-La 1944appreciate hearing readers can has reprints plans catalog Blums P-S ID Class Navyidentify magazine date know no way well worth cost $275 last time ICarrier published American AircraftP-39 plans other own 140-squareordered contains wealth modelsModeler June 1967 small 28-inchinch Class {d1 W1V1e1 J U — PremIum Grade 3/4 oz 38W 10 yrd mm $175 yd Lower Prices 30 yda & up Other Weights Available TinLins 17 Andrews Drive ville AL 36322 205598-2287 400-1000 CST ee riirrx#ooi Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-8326394 100 Model Aviation S.CuUng MeasurIng Visas Tealbalduus Clumps Tape Dies Drill Chudu riulds Culipats Rules Nbraslwa Teal dusts MOREIIII CATALOG 0 / earemer 800-872-6500 VSAMAosEcAmmecov RPM range200011000 Weight27 oz Displacement 20cc 120 Ca EXTRA HORSEPOWER Clarence Lee said Webra Speed 120 normally 120 four-strokes much 1000 RPM.has high power weight ratio real quality piece machinery its overbore Schneurle-ported design 120 built mammoth horsepower sturdy onepiece crankcase extra large counterweight machined bar stock rod Dykes piston ring features help engine run smoother reliably last longer Webra t20eiogiceyorr Easy operation largely Goldberg Eotto incredible performance determined carb Webras new design simplest reliable ever machined carb lever 0-ring insulated high-speed needle its designed meter out horses greatest ease See 120 hobby shops near WORLD CHAMPION wwME W Fxclosively Distiboted 106100 HaNty Diotdbato0 Inc 4106 Fieldstone Road Chantpbgn IL 61021 21 7 355-9511 New French carrier aircraft French finished carrier qualifications Rafale fighter May Evaluation consisted shore-based testing US Navy facilities Lakehurst New Jersey qualifications aboard French aircraft carrier Foch twin-jet Rafale beautiful aircraft Its relatively high-aspect-ratio delta wing rear-mounted forward canards augment elevators wing trailing edge model Carrier would challenging Perhaps Profile model front rear engines assist balancing properly could developed Autogiros Carrier May Columbia Basin Balsa Bashers contest Richland Washington Bill Darkow brought out model Japanese autogiro Kayaba Ka-1 model has profile fuselage Bill intended enter model Profile Carrier event believing swept area 32-inch-diameter rotor disk over 800 square inches well excess required 300 square inches wing area Upon determining actual area rotor blades 96 square inches event director disallowed entry agree event directors decision model insufficient wing area qualify Profile Carrier personally would have favorably considered model Class entry option apparently considered contestant event director Although obvious Navy Carrier rules never intended autogiros helicopters matter though both have operated aircraft carriers question whether autogiro could entered open variety interpretations Control Line Contest Board considering issue present s contest board procedures require issue published before final determination can made interpretation rule Look information Competition News section MA contact CLCB representative want express opinion Brodaks J Roberts Flight Control Ive opportunity examine J Roberts three-line control systems being manufactured John Brodak Brodak Control Line Aviation Supplies Service 100 Park Ave Carmichaels PA 15320 new configuration introduced Bob J Robert Smurthwaite 1970s John has retained familiar black coating steel parts serves corrosion protection friction reduction samples tried smooth-working units excellent workmanship looks though will assured top-quality readily available control systems foreseeable future thanks John Trimming Carrier models Hi-Low Landing newsletter Navy Carrier Society recently included article trimming Carrier models written Bill Bischoff relates experiences draws conclusions trimming 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receive bimonthly newsletter send dues $6 Bill Bischoff new address 3734 Truesdell Dallas TX 75244 4RC Giants/deVries Continued page 60 First theres British Ibis Designs collection model lighting electronic accessories Would believe machine gun simulator lights warbird Could use some ID lights flash brightly Would like install glow plug driver keep plug hot idle Giant Scale engine Bob has em Second did envy modelers Zenoah 62s Torquemaster belt drive became available Well Bob now has Torquemaster produces 51% thrust straight drive engine smaller Zenoah 22 belt drive features 21 reduction ratio adds 11/2 inches length Zenoah weighs 1 lbs Finally Bob marketing set drawings Hawker Hind biplane true Giant 73-inch span designed 90-120 engines youre familiar Hind looks like two-seat Hawker Fury standard Royal Air Force RAF fighter 30s pointy nose Slick information write Bob PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 just about does month may aware MA s editorial offices moved Muncie July Next months 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