Synopsis months offering discusses ways improving contests revisits MO-i beauty issue realistic paint markings looks some throttle work John Castiglioni IMPROVING CARRIER contestants spectators Since returning Nationals Ive heard number people about running contests comments directed big things normally think about rather things though can seem insignificant can make difference attendance spectator appeal have noted something attempts identif Navy Carrier contests around country Gary Shull others have mentioned well Although contests listed much three months advance some Carrier events dont appear Competition Calendar until immediately prior contest can mean two things either contest coordinators holding sanction applications processing Contest Directors submitting sanction applications time get contests listed Contest sanctions can submitted up year advance conflicts traditional contest dates resolved least six months before contest date no excuse having contest date firmly established time receive three months advance publicity Contest Calendar Model Aviation Advanced notice contests people must plan work travel vacation time two months advance can plan attend give out-of-town Carrier modelers chance attend contests might surprised shows up Another comment received some friends dont fly Carrier contests Nationals included can t tell whats happening Carrier circle seldom announcement February 1992 57 LFIX Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 Gene Wielma created Douglas Skyshark Profile Carrier old Sterling kit design extended fuselage 1 inches added new 300 square inch wing includes split flaps Power Fox Combat Special Irving carburetor John Castiglioni entered pair Grumman F4F Wildcats Nationals Class II model powered Rossi 65 swinging Top FlIte 11 x 825 prop uses Johns orig inal onloff pressure system Markings paint match prototype 1942 John Castigllonis original speed control sys tem onloff pressure system uti lizes modified Perry pressure carburetor controlled pressure bleed regu lates tank pressure Continued page J6S Dallas Carrier contest last September Tom Walker entered models first time since 1965 Netzeband Guardian has Johnson 35 Sturdl-Built Mauler powered McCoy 60 Both use suction exhaust restrictor engine speed control Tom took second record ratio Mauler Mike Shull designed beauty right based douglas F4D Skyray has 410 sq wing area weighs 35 oz including specially prepared Fox 36 BBRC engine two oz lead tail balance Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask imported fiberglass props 15 looks like guys APC have hit right combination latest offering puts ball park best exotic props Nelson-powered FAI turned 227 seconds 10 laps APC vs 234 imported glass prop mid 25s using cut down Taipan Preliminary flight testing indicates prop pulls well through turns glass prop much better cut down Taipan Dont try flipping props glove though trailing edge razor sharp Fast Combat fliers have discovered advantages APC 9 x 6 time read should able get new FAL size too Its nice find something lot cheaper glass less fragile wood available right USA quantity want MACA Top Twenty race standings MACA Top Twenty heating up Don Cranfill leading pack 95 points Hes followed current No 1 Paul Smith 87 points Richard Stubblefield has roll lately 85 points Placing high MACA standings requires entering lot contests flying lots Combat events well placing near top helps win some major meets lot entries MACA Newsleiter continues maintain very high standard thanks editor Larry Driskill arent burning issues few years ago newsletter very best way keep informed about Combat short memory span heres have to join premier world Combat organization Send $15 MACA care Chip Giordano Box 1000 Toms River NJ 08754-1000 Include name address AMA number category Junior Senior Open live Mexico Canada price $18 foreign subscriptions $25 Additional family members $3 no newsletter reading latest issue New England Combat News caine upon scoring system Geriatric Combat Besides collecting points getting cuts airtime also get penalized hitting other guys plane also have penalty cutting string leader value goes up cut taken 100 points first 150 second 200 additional cut Flying rules would make people very careful about making banzai passes other guys model course helps have fly 73 mph less Geriatric event has lot going does 80 mph benefits can seen flying field 20 25 contestants whereas couple years ago Combat almost dead both areas except occasional big meet full day 80 mph Combat local practice field no mid-airs ever overdue Either giving no points string cut penalty would make necessary use following tactics rather crossing style flying way have use good streamers make work because touch just end streamer whole thing comes off defeats purpose best streamers plastic CA Reed variety conventional streamers masking tape work well tooII CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 57 about flying information often doesnt include class being flown Nationals results posted officials tent could seen contestants February 1992 165 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best *RED 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RED 02Strobe Light Adi Rate 9V$1995 #RED 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 #RED 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9 V$1995 *RED 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 *RED 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 #RED 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RED 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RED 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignfor immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD Ram 229 E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 SINCE 1981 BOOKS FOR THE MODELRVIRIIJM CHOOSE FROM BLLJIAE E / LECTION OF RADIO CONTROLHOW TO MODEL AND 562-3538 MUCH MUCH I4ATA&OG $100MORE Ill PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 g j IN] OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT UP WORLC WAR II PLANES STARliNG AT $150 p*h& NOW OFFERING THE P38 COVERING ONLY$350 EACH KIT IS HAND ASSEMBLED BY MODELERS UKE YOURSELF KITS SUPPUED BY WING MFG KITS OFFERED ARE P-Si MUSTANG AND GERMAN FW-190 wing span 55/ 35-46 engInes ALL YOU DO IS INSTALL RADIO SERVOS ENGINE AND COVERING ~aAI PLEASE WRITE OR CALL MASTER BUILDERS c/a JOHN CLEMENTE 629 FRANCIS STREET PELNAM NY 10803 914 7384408 WHY SHOULD BUY GLOBEE GLOW PLUGS IoBeeRDQ philosophy. lgn e Tills temperature often f,vI P erforniance facts Fuel OfoBeepugs flatcorf stuffyespc#1 always n tirnum location ersperatu e found inside ignif ion highe absorb iss other th ualrtyEatested before leaving factor best-in-fileo plane down TotfndsGbfieepfogis nghtlsryou sisityosrbcal lrebbyshepercatterynurFlEEGleBee Flyaf SHOULD BUY Prir Dir MAKE ThE liOn CowdECTION Thimi-IC Inc W 139th Stmeli Cleveland OIl 44135 e 216-433-1968 officials results some local contests arent posted Spectators kept dark about winning Carrier hard enough spectator understand occasional explanation contestant takes time talk watching event Promptly posting scores both spectators contestants can see will keep contestants bothering tabulation official will allow spectators enjoy events Shouldnt objectives MO-is Pretty Paint received letter Dave VTO Linstrom last month chastising opinion lack aesthetic beauty MO-i As aeronautical engineer appreciate design MO-i cantilever monoplane pioneer age biplanes have trouble seeing beautiful Dave included plans gorgeous 85-span pistachio scale MO 1 Dave sees true beauty MO-i indicates ugly ones hes seen flying Carrier circles Perhaps saw Carrier models judgment affected being out breath after chasing errant PP model have agree Daves main point however has trend over years away scale aspects CL Navy Carrier flying Scale detail color marking have emphasized rules Therefore has little reason pursue such items except reasons personal pride Bob Ritzs beautiful Guardian August issue incorrect markings color though still would qualify bonus points under rules Although rules reward scale paint markings devote extra effort finishing models commended As long military color national markings required make appropriate model Joe Castiglionis Wildcats last Nationals carried light gray paint stars rudder bars used early 1942 looked great Adding unit markings section stripes cowl ring colors bureau numbers aircraft designations US Navy markings appropriate squadron ship station colors gives model great bit character plenty reference books local libraries book stores can provide details correct color markings particular aircraft Some aircraft because number produced rapid changes sometimes occurred over relatively short periods can finished seemingly unlimited array possible scale color markings Castiglioni Throttle System Ive featured some John Castiglionis excellent machine work previous columns might remember very thin slide-valve pressure carburetor built-in metering pressure relief multiple fuel injection ports described March 1986 issue last summers Nationals John showed some latest work photo shows Johns Rossi 6 Enjoy fun flying Flying Aces Moth Dietrich Convertable models stretch Citabda Profilehe imagination Cessna Profile Stinson Profile Zlin Profile l3ft Blimp Genesis Prairie Bird 50 Mini Bell maybe legs Boston Pup P0 efid Nite 28 ROG St ng ens Wonde OneN e 6 Send complete catalog 53 Q BOX 710399 -MASANTEE CA 92072 TEL 619 448-1818FAX 619 448-t833 65 engines modified Perry pressure carburetor installed small cylindrical object will call regulating cylinder immediately front Johns thumb pressure bleed valve Crankcase pressure tapped upper right side backplate enters first upper T connector just left regulating cylinder tubing extending up past exhaust stack pictured supplies pressure fuel tank other branch leads another T lower directs pressure regulating cylinder new nipple John has installed carburetor John has machined QUICK-BUILT SUPER TOUGH Quick-Built Super Tough AirCore 40 family Trainer NEW VHS ViDEO CATALOG $6g5 &fn Texas es den s please add sales tax US ACore 4576 Ca e Chennau Hangar 7 Dallas TX 75248 800 336 02 odes 214 250-1914 info 166 Model Aviation #1 IN SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS channel carburetors rotating air valve vents fuel tank pressure throttle closed channel can seen upper end throttle barrel look intake have described type on/off pressure system times Ive anything elegant Johns approach type system requires pressure line tank immersed fuel time opening vent valve would cause fuel rather air pressure released case Johns carburetor such situation would serve excellent flood-off type engine shutoffi regulating cylinder serves control pressure fuel tank cylinder contains internal screw tapered end acts needle valve allow pressure escape tank ratio area pressure tap engine area bleed valve regulating cylinder determines actual pressure tank Opening bleed valve reduces tank pressure requiring fuel needle valve carburetor opened compensate way mid-range fuel mixture can managed carburetor needle valve controls both wide open fuel flow under pressure mid-range fuel flow suction mid-range mixture too lean John opens bleed valve regulating cylinder adjustment dictates open fuel needle valve optimum high PE crsiinto AirplaneMarine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS U Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Eallosos FILLER K&B SUPER FOXY RESIN K&ff SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&P PilOPO anvv SuiNT speed setting new high speed setting also richens mid-range fuel mixture Johns system worked great Nationals Another innovation John showed set sleeves has machined throat Perry pressure carburetor throat Perry pressure carb nominal %-in diameter 95 mm area 65 mm2 too large function adequately suction Using sleeve inside diameter 310 inches 79 mm produces throat area 45 mm2 John says should adequate high speed Schnuerle 40 engine Larger throat diameters should suffice 65 John machines sleeves aluminum turns blank press fit carburetor throat mills wide channel parallel axis cylinder extending about 230 end blank channel results cutout finished sleeve slides over spray bar carburetor John drills machines inside diameter sleeve tapers entrance cuts off finished sleeve 390-in length John inserts removes sleeves tool turned %-in rod end rod turned down fit inside smallest throat diameter leaving shoulder pushes against sleeve A-in-wide 200-in-deep channel cut end just making sleeves allow tool clear spray bar press fit sleeves should keep place added insurance should inserted direction airflow way spray bar will prevent ever being sucked engine Westover Nationals now should have seen announcement 1992 Nationals will centered Chickopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base facilities Westover Chickopee Springfield have sufficient past 1983 1985 Nationals also held allow AMA events held same location dates 20-29 June about month earlier past years Its too early start planning vacations include Navy Carrier Nationals Ill see D FF Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 59 should have added TCP plasticiser dope guess used heavier ribs Being too lazy re-cover top wing painted registration letters cleverly removed bottom tissue cut re-glued 5curved ribs adding A6-in square doubler prevent re-occurrence buckling re-covered bottom doped didnt notice wrinkles Continued page 168 February 1992 167 THREE INTRODUCING Tn-F/i GREAT WAYS TO FLI ONE AMAZING AIRPLANE no has designed eng neered field tested outstanding performance THREE different configurations Tn-FIrs 48 fully symmetrical sportBy adding second sport wing change wing converts TniFfi ave solidTriFfi youve got yourself esoep wngu groowsportplanethatgoeswhereyouandtional bi-plane Its slightly point Take-offoand landings slowchallenging single sport wing predictable esperle,ced flierbut takes off lands very slowly will find joyThis aerobahccombination sure favorite TriFI I a total system flying Designed engineered thoroughly field tested give sport flier airplane yoa wont grow tired hit contains semi-built fuse three pre-sheeted foam wings Assorted hardware included Recommended engine 40 50 Speciaf Introductory Price $12900 v 700 P&H Credt Card CO 0 Orders call 3t3-254-053t1 Send check Money Order TRS IndustriesFor informabon send SASE 42700 Mound Rd Sterling Hts Ml 49314YOU MAY NEVER NEED TO BUY ANOThER AIRPLANEt Ewuchiete3uthlmtI 5 terle metraove'9O3SeTS 990 ~SET pL sa NIN0 ssssIo4OFTh5 - uNA~oneafr1Owur AIRCRAFTIRADIO ID LABEL SETS Identify aircraft pew AMA safety nil. Selt-sOch IrOns urv oasniuuwh wimanen ssndcrccsisronssei$Ssvvius55Ps5iS4Snsnseuses fuss pius i pup tinny v uaisasusr5 Snurvsss P08078 NSwVsk Sn insur Obechi Large Sheets Please call 404 642-0645 send SASE #7 Creekpark Ct Roaweli GA 30076 UNIVERSAL RADIO CONNECTOR i* MCEU Connector 4 pin 3 wire female radio connector 4r30# will mate Airtronlcs 1 aba J% Hitec JR World Eng servos airborne battery packs Wires soldered CEU5 Connector No splicing necessary Ideal Battery Chargers Servo Drivers ? $250 ea OR $300 wiUt 6 wires Mtachsd Md $050 shipping per order Calif res add sales tax Send check money order Visa & Mastercard Ok $1500 mm CUSTOM ELECTRONICS P0 Box 1332 Alta Loins CA 91701 714 980-4244 Saivo Owivers d chargers Servo End Adjust Unit Redundant Radio System
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 57, 165, 166, 167
Synopsis months offering discusses ways improving contests revisits MO-i beauty issue realistic paint markings looks some throttle work John Castiglioni IMPROVING CARRIER contestants spectators Since returning Nationals Ive heard number people about running contests comments directed big things normally think about rather things though can seem insignificant can make difference attendance spectator appeal have noted something attempts identif Navy Carrier contests around country Gary Shull others have mentioned well Although contests listed much three months advance some Carrier events dont appear Competition Calendar until immediately prior contest can mean two things either contest coordinators holding sanction applications processing Contest Directors submitting sanction applications time get contests listed Contest sanctions can submitted up year advance conflicts traditional contest dates resolved least six months before contest date no excuse having contest date firmly established time receive three months advance publicity Contest Calendar Model Aviation Advanced notice contests people must plan work travel vacation time two months advance can plan attend give out-of-town Carrier modelers chance attend contests might surprised shows up Another comment received some friends dont fly Carrier contests Nationals included can t tell whats happening Carrier circle seldom announcement February 1992 57 LFIX Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 Gene Wielma created Douglas Skyshark Profile Carrier old Sterling kit design extended fuselage 1 inches added new 300 square inch wing includes split flaps Power Fox Combat Special Irving carburetor John Castiglioni entered pair Grumman F4F Wildcats Nationals Class II model powered Rossi 65 swinging Top FlIte 11 x 825 prop uses Johns orig inal onloff pressure system Markings paint match prototype 1942 John Castigllonis original speed control sys tem onloff pressure system uti lizes modified Perry pressure carburetor controlled pressure bleed regu lates tank pressure Continued page J6S Dallas Carrier contest last September Tom Walker entered models first time since 1965 Netzeband Guardian has Johnson 35 Sturdl-Built Mauler powered McCoy 60 Both use suction exhaust restrictor engine speed control Tom took second record ratio Mauler Mike Shull designed beauty right based douglas F4D Skyray has 410 sq wing area weighs 35 oz including specially prepared Fox 36 BBRC engine two oz lead tail balance Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask imported fiberglass props 15 looks like guys APC have hit right combination latest offering puts ball park best exotic props Nelson-powered FAI turned 227 seconds 10 laps APC vs 234 imported glass prop mid 25s using cut down Taipan Preliminary flight testing indicates prop pulls well through turns glass prop much better cut down Taipan Dont try flipping props glove though trailing edge razor sharp Fast Combat fliers have discovered advantages APC 9 x 6 time read should able get new FAL size too Its nice find something lot cheaper glass less fragile wood available right USA quantity want MACA Top Twenty race standings MACA Top Twenty heating up Don Cranfill leading pack 95 points Hes followed current No 1 Paul Smith 87 points Richard Stubblefield has roll lately 85 points Placing high MACA standings requires entering lot contests flying lots Combat events well placing near top helps win some major meets lot entries MACA Newsleiter continues maintain very high standard thanks editor Larry Driskill arent burning issues few years ago newsletter very best way keep informed about Combat short memory span heres have to join premier world Combat organization Send $15 MACA care Chip Giordano Box 1000 Toms River NJ 08754-1000 Include name address AMA number category Junior Senior Open live Mexico Canada price $18 foreign subscriptions $25 Additional family members $3 no newsletter reading latest issue New England Combat News caine upon scoring system Geriatric Combat Besides collecting points getting cuts airtime also get penalized hitting other guys plane also have penalty cutting string leader value goes up cut taken 100 points first 150 second 200 additional cut Flying rules would make people very careful about making banzai passes other guys model course helps have fly 73 mph less Geriatric event has lot going does 80 mph benefits can seen flying field 20 25 contestants whereas couple years ago Combat almost dead both areas except occasional big meet full day 80 mph Combat local practice field no mid-airs ever overdue Either giving no points string cut penalty would make necessary use following tactics rather crossing style flying way have use good streamers make work because touch just end streamer whole thing comes off defeats purpose best streamers plastic CA Reed variety conventional streamers masking tape work well tooII CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 57 about flying information often doesnt include class being flown Nationals results posted officials tent could seen contestants February 1992 165 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best *RED 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RED 02Strobe Light Adi Rate 9V$1995 #RED 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 #RED 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9 V$1995 *RED 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 *RED 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 #RED 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RED 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RED 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignfor immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD Ram 229 E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 SINCE 1981 BOOKS FOR THE MODELRVIRIIJM CHOOSE FROM BLLJIAE E / LECTION OF RADIO CONTROLHOW TO MODEL AND 562-3538 MUCH MUCH I4ATA&OG $100MORE Ill PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 g j IN] OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT UP WORLC WAR II PLANES STARliNG AT $150 p*h& NOW OFFERING THE P38 COVERING ONLY$350 EACH KIT IS HAND ASSEMBLED BY MODELERS UKE YOURSELF KITS SUPPUED BY WING MFG KITS OFFERED ARE P-Si MUSTANG AND GERMAN FW-190 wing span 55/ 35-46 engInes ALL YOU DO IS INSTALL RADIO SERVOS ENGINE AND COVERING ~aAI PLEASE WRITE OR CALL MASTER BUILDERS c/a JOHN CLEMENTE 629 FRANCIS STREET PELNAM NY 10803 914 7384408 WHY SHOULD BUY GLOBEE GLOW PLUGS IoBeeRDQ philosophy. lgn e Tills temperature often f,vI P erforniance facts Fuel OfoBeepugs flatcorf stuffyespc#1 always n tirnum location ersperatu e found inside ignif ion highe absorb iss other th ualrtyEatested before leaving factor best-in-fileo plane down TotfndsGbfieepfogis nghtlsryou sisityosrbcal lrebbyshepercatterynurFlEEGleBee Flyaf SHOULD BUY Prir Dir MAKE ThE liOn CowdECTION Thimi-IC Inc W 139th Stmeli Cleveland OIl 44135 e 216-433-1968 officials results some local contests arent posted Spectators kept dark about winning Carrier hard enough spectator understand occasional explanation contestant takes time talk watching event Promptly posting scores both spectators contestants can see will keep contestants bothering tabulation official will allow spectators enjoy events Shouldnt objectives MO-is Pretty Paint received letter Dave VTO Linstrom last month chastising opinion lack aesthetic beauty MO-i As aeronautical engineer appreciate design MO-i cantilever monoplane pioneer age biplanes have trouble seeing beautiful Dave included plans gorgeous 85-span pistachio scale MO 1 Dave sees true beauty MO-i indicates ugly ones hes seen flying Carrier circles Perhaps saw Carrier models judgment affected being out breath after chasing errant PP model have agree Daves main point however has trend over years away scale aspects CL Navy Carrier flying Scale detail color marking have emphasized rules Therefore has little reason pursue such items except reasons personal pride Bob Ritzs beautiful Guardian August issue incorrect markings color though still would qualify bonus points under rules Although rules reward scale paint markings devote extra effort finishing models commended As long military color national markings required make appropriate model Joe Castiglionis Wildcats last Nationals carried light gray paint stars rudder bars used early 1942 looked great Adding unit markings section stripes cowl ring colors bureau numbers aircraft designations US Navy markings appropriate squadron ship station colors gives model great bit character plenty reference books local libraries book stores can provide details correct color markings particular aircraft Some aircraft because number produced rapid changes sometimes occurred over relatively short periods can finished seemingly unlimited array possible scale color markings Castiglioni Throttle System Ive featured some John Castiglionis excellent machine work previous columns might remember very thin slide-valve pressure carburetor built-in metering pressure relief multiple fuel injection ports described March 1986 issue last summers Nationals John showed some latest work photo shows Johns Rossi 6 Enjoy fun flying Flying Aces Moth Dietrich Convertable models stretch Citabda Profilehe imagination Cessna Profile Stinson Profile Zlin Profile l3ft Blimp Genesis Prairie Bird 50 Mini Bell maybe legs Boston Pup P0 efid Nite 28 ROG St ng ens Wonde OneN e 6 Send complete catalog 53 Q BOX 710399 -MASANTEE CA 92072 TEL 619 448-1818FAX 619 448-t833 65 engines modified Perry pressure carburetor installed small cylindrical object will call regulating cylinder immediately front Johns thumb pressure bleed valve Crankcase pressure tapped upper right side backplate enters first upper T connector just left regulating cylinder tubing extending up past exhaust stack pictured supplies pressure fuel tank other branch leads another T lower directs pressure regulating cylinder new nipple John has installed carburetor John has machined QUICK-BUILT SUPER TOUGH Quick-Built Super Tough AirCore 40 family Trainer NEW VHS ViDEO CATALOG $6g5 &fn Texas es den s please add sales tax US ACore 4576 Ca e Chennau Hangar 7 Dallas TX 75248 800 336 02 odes 214 250-1914 info 166 Model Aviation #1 IN SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS channel carburetors rotating air valve vents fuel tank pressure throttle closed channel can seen upper end throttle barrel look intake have described type on/off pressure system times Ive anything elegant Johns approach type system requires pressure line tank immersed fuel time opening vent valve would cause fuel rather air pressure released case Johns carburetor such situation would serve excellent flood-off type engine shutoffi regulating cylinder serves control pressure fuel tank cylinder contains internal screw tapered end acts needle valve allow pressure escape tank ratio area pressure tap engine area bleed valve regulating cylinder determines actual pressure tank Opening bleed valve reduces tank pressure requiring fuel needle valve carburetor opened compensate way mid-range fuel mixture can managed carburetor needle valve controls both wide open fuel flow under pressure mid-range fuel flow suction mid-range mixture too lean John opens bleed valve regulating cylinder adjustment dictates open fuel needle valve optimum high PE crsiinto AirplaneMarine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS U Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Eallosos FILLER K&B SUPER FOXY RESIN K&ff SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&P PilOPO anvv SuiNT speed setting new high speed setting also richens mid-range fuel mixture Johns system worked great Nationals Another innovation John showed set sleeves has machined throat Perry pressure carburetor throat Perry pressure carb nominal %-in diameter 95 mm area 65 mm2 too large function adequately suction Using sleeve inside diameter 310 inches 79 mm produces throat area 45 mm2 John says should adequate high speed Schnuerle 40 engine Larger throat diameters should suffice 65 John machines sleeves aluminum turns blank press fit carburetor throat mills wide channel parallel axis cylinder extending about 230 end blank channel results cutout finished sleeve slides over spray bar carburetor John drills machines inside diameter sleeve tapers entrance cuts off finished sleeve 390-in length John inserts removes sleeves tool turned %-in rod end rod turned down fit inside smallest throat diameter leaving shoulder pushes against sleeve A-in-wide 200-in-deep channel cut end just making sleeves allow tool clear spray bar press fit sleeves should keep place added insurance should inserted direction airflow way spray bar will prevent ever being sucked engine Westover Nationals now should have seen announcement 1992 Nationals will centered Chickopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base facilities Westover Chickopee Springfield have sufficient past 1983 1985 Nationals also held allow AMA events held same location dates 20-29 June about month earlier past years Its too early start planning vacations include Navy Carrier Nationals Ill see D FF Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 59 should have added TCP plasticiser dope guess used heavier ribs Being too lazy re-cover top wing painted registration letters cleverly removed bottom tissue cut re-glued 5curved ribs adding A6-in square doubler prevent re-occurrence buckling re-covered bottom doped didnt notice wrinkles Continued page 168 February 1992 167 THREE INTRODUCING Tn-F/i GREAT WAYS TO FLI ONE AMAZING AIRPLANE no has designed eng neered field tested outstanding performance THREE different configurations Tn-FIrs 48 fully symmetrical sportBy adding second sport wing change wing converts TniFfi ave solidTriFfi youve got yourself esoep wngu groowsportplanethatgoeswhereyouandtional bi-plane Its slightly point Take-offoand landings slowchallenging single sport wing predictable esperle,ced flierbut takes off lands very slowly will find joyThis aerobahccombination sure favorite TriFI I a total system flying Designed engineered thoroughly field tested give sport flier airplane yoa wont grow tired hit contains semi-built fuse three pre-sheeted foam wings Assorted hardware included Recommended engine 40 50 Speciaf Introductory Price $12900 v 700 P&H Credt Card CO 0 Orders call 3t3-254-053t1 Send check Money Order TRS IndustriesFor informabon send SASE 42700 Mound Rd Sterling Hts Ml 49314YOU MAY NEVER NEED TO BUY ANOThER AIRPLANEt Ewuchiete3uthlmtI 5 terle metraove'9O3SeTS 990 ~SET pL sa NIN0 ssssIo4OFTh5 - uNA~oneafr1Owur AIRCRAFTIRADIO ID LABEL SETS Identify aircraft pew AMA safety nil. Selt-sOch IrOns urv oasniuuwh wimanen ssndcrccsisronssei$Ssvvius55Ps5iS4Snsnseuses fuss pius i pup tinny v uaisasusr5 Snurvsss P08078 NSwVsk Sn insur Obechi Large Sheets Please call 404 642-0645 send SASE #7 Creekpark Ct Roaweli GA 30076 UNIVERSAL RADIO CONNECTOR i* MCEU Connector 4 pin 3 wire female radio connector 4r30# will mate Airtronlcs 1 aba J% Hitec JR World Eng servos airborne battery packs Wires soldered CEU5 Connector No splicing necessary Ideal Battery Chargers Servo Drivers ? $250 ea OR $300 wiUt 6 wires Mtachsd Md $050 shipping per order Calif res add sales tax Send check money order Visa & Mastercard Ok $1500 mm CUSTOM ELECTRONICS P0 Box 1332 Alta Loins CA 91701 714 980-4244 Saivo Owivers d chargers Servo End Adjust Unit Redundant Radio System
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 57, 165, 166, 167
Synopsis months offering discusses ways improving contests revisits MO-i beauty issue realistic paint markings looks some throttle work John Castiglioni IMPROVING CARRIER contestants spectators Since returning Nationals Ive heard number people about running contests comments directed big things normally think about rather things though can seem insignificant can make difference attendance spectator appeal have noted something attempts identif Navy Carrier contests around country Gary Shull others have mentioned well Although contests listed much three months advance some Carrier events dont appear Competition Calendar until immediately prior contest can mean two things either contest coordinators holding sanction applications processing Contest Directors submitting sanction applications time get contests listed Contest sanctions can submitted up year advance conflicts traditional contest dates resolved least six months before contest date no excuse having contest date firmly established time receive three months advance publicity Contest Calendar Model Aviation Advanced notice contests people must plan work travel vacation time two months advance can plan attend give out-of-town Carrier modelers chance attend contests might surprised shows up Another comment received some friends dont fly Carrier contests Nationals included can t tell whats happening Carrier circle seldom announcement February 1992 57 LFIX Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 Gene Wielma created Douglas Skyshark Profile Carrier old Sterling kit design extended fuselage 1 inches added new 300 square inch wing includes split flaps Power Fox Combat Special Irving carburetor John Castiglioni entered pair Grumman F4F Wildcats Nationals Class II model powered Rossi 65 swinging Top FlIte 11 x 825 prop uses Johns orig inal onloff pressure system Markings paint match prototype 1942 John Castigllonis original speed control sys tem onloff pressure system uti lizes modified Perry pressure carburetor controlled pressure bleed regu lates tank pressure Continued page J6S Dallas Carrier contest last September Tom Walker entered models first time since 1965 Netzeband Guardian has Johnson 35 Sturdl-Built Mauler powered McCoy 60 Both use suction exhaust restrictor engine speed control Tom took second record ratio Mauler Mike Shull designed beauty right based douglas F4D Skyray has 410 sq wing area weighs 35 oz including specially prepared Fox 36 BBRC engine two oz lead tail balance Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask imported fiberglass props 15 looks like guys APC have hit right combination latest offering puts ball park best exotic props Nelson-powered FAI turned 227 seconds 10 laps APC vs 234 imported glass prop mid 25s using cut down Taipan Preliminary flight testing indicates prop pulls well through turns glass prop much better cut down Taipan Dont try flipping props glove though trailing edge razor sharp Fast Combat fliers have discovered advantages APC 9 x 6 time read should able get new FAL size too Its nice find something lot cheaper glass less fragile wood available right USA quantity want MACA Top Twenty race standings MACA Top Twenty heating up Don Cranfill leading pack 95 points Hes followed current No 1 Paul Smith 87 points Richard Stubblefield has roll lately 85 points Placing high MACA standings requires entering lot contests flying lots Combat events well placing near top helps win some major meets lot entries MACA Newsleiter continues maintain very high standard thanks editor Larry Driskill arent burning issues few years ago newsletter very best way keep informed about Combat short memory span heres have to join premier world Combat organization Send $15 MACA care Chip Giordano Box 1000 Toms River NJ 08754-1000 Include name address AMA number category Junior Senior Open live Mexico Canada price $18 foreign subscriptions $25 Additional family members $3 no newsletter reading latest issue New England Combat News caine upon scoring system Geriatric Combat Besides collecting points getting cuts airtime also get penalized hitting other guys plane also have penalty cutting string leader value goes up cut taken 100 points first 150 second 200 additional cut Flying rules would make people very careful about making banzai passes other guys model course helps have fly 73 mph less Geriatric event has lot going does 80 mph benefits can seen flying field 20 25 contestants whereas couple years ago Combat almost dead both areas except occasional big meet full day 80 mph Combat local practice field no mid-airs ever overdue Either giving no points string cut penalty would make necessary use following tactics rather crossing style flying way have use good streamers make work because touch just end streamer whole thing comes off defeats purpose best streamers plastic CA Reed variety conventional streamers masking tape work well tooII CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 57 about flying information often doesnt include class being flown Nationals results posted officials tent could seen contestants February 1992 165 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best *RED 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RED 02Strobe Light Adi Rate 9V$1995 #RED 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 #RED 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9 V$1995 *RED 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 *RED 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 #RED 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RED 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RED 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignfor immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD Ram 229 E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 SINCE 1981 BOOKS FOR THE MODELRVIRIIJM CHOOSE FROM BLLJIAE E / LECTION OF RADIO CONTROLHOW TO MODEL AND 562-3538 MUCH MUCH I4ATA&OG $100MORE Ill PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 g j IN] OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT UP WORLC WAR II PLANES STARliNG AT $150 p*h& NOW OFFERING THE P38 COVERING ONLY$350 EACH KIT IS HAND ASSEMBLED BY MODELERS UKE YOURSELF KITS SUPPUED BY WING MFG KITS OFFERED ARE P-Si MUSTANG AND GERMAN FW-190 wing span 55/ 35-46 engInes ALL YOU DO IS INSTALL RADIO SERVOS ENGINE AND COVERING ~aAI PLEASE WRITE OR CALL MASTER BUILDERS c/a JOHN CLEMENTE 629 FRANCIS STREET PELNAM NY 10803 914 7384408 WHY SHOULD BUY GLOBEE GLOW PLUGS IoBeeRDQ philosophy. lgn e Tills temperature often f,vI P erforniance facts Fuel OfoBeepugs flatcorf stuffyespc#1 always n tirnum location ersperatu e found inside ignif ion highe absorb iss other th ualrtyEatested before leaving factor best-in-fileo plane down TotfndsGbfieepfogis nghtlsryou sisityosrbcal lrebbyshepercatterynurFlEEGleBee Flyaf SHOULD BUY Prir Dir MAKE ThE liOn CowdECTION Thimi-IC Inc W 139th Stmeli Cleveland OIl 44135 e 216-433-1968 officials results some local contests arent posted Spectators kept dark about winning Carrier hard enough spectator understand occasional explanation contestant takes time talk watching event Promptly posting scores both spectators contestants can see will keep contestants bothering tabulation official will allow spectators enjoy events Shouldnt objectives MO-is Pretty Paint received letter Dave VTO Linstrom last month chastising opinion lack aesthetic beauty MO-i As aeronautical engineer appreciate design MO-i cantilever monoplane pioneer age biplanes have trouble seeing beautiful Dave included plans gorgeous 85-span pistachio scale MO 1 Dave sees true beauty MO-i indicates ugly ones hes seen flying Carrier circles Perhaps saw Carrier models judgment affected being out breath after chasing errant PP model have agree Daves main point however has trend over years away scale aspects CL Navy Carrier flying Scale detail color marking have emphasized rules Therefore has little reason pursue such items except reasons personal pride Bob Ritzs beautiful Guardian August issue incorrect markings color though still would qualify bonus points under rules Although rules reward scale paint markings devote extra effort finishing models commended As long military color national markings required make appropriate model Joe Castiglionis Wildcats last Nationals carried light gray paint stars rudder bars used early 1942 looked great Adding unit markings section stripes cowl ring colors bureau numbers aircraft designations US Navy markings appropriate squadron ship station colors gives model great bit character plenty reference books local libraries book stores can provide details correct color markings particular aircraft Some aircraft because number produced rapid changes sometimes occurred over relatively short periods can finished seemingly unlimited array possible scale color markings Castiglioni Throttle System Ive featured some John Castiglionis excellent machine work previous columns might remember very thin slide-valve pressure carburetor built-in metering pressure relief multiple fuel injection ports described March 1986 issue last summers Nationals John showed some latest work photo shows Johns Rossi 6 Enjoy fun flying Flying Aces Moth Dietrich Convertable models stretch Citabda Profilehe imagination Cessna Profile Stinson Profile Zlin Profile l3ft Blimp Genesis Prairie Bird 50 Mini Bell maybe legs Boston Pup P0 efid Nite 28 ROG St ng ens Wonde OneN e 6 Send complete catalog 53 Q BOX 710399 -MASANTEE CA 92072 TEL 619 448-1818FAX 619 448-t833 65 engines modified Perry pressure carburetor installed small cylindrical object will call regulating cylinder immediately front Johns thumb pressure bleed valve Crankcase pressure tapped upper right side backplate enters first upper T connector just left regulating cylinder tubing extending up past exhaust stack pictured supplies pressure fuel tank other branch leads another T lower directs pressure regulating cylinder new nipple John has installed carburetor John has machined QUICK-BUILT SUPER TOUGH Quick-Built Super Tough AirCore 40 family Trainer NEW VHS ViDEO CATALOG $6g5 &fn Texas es den s please add sales tax US ACore 4576 Ca e Chennau Hangar 7 Dallas TX 75248 800 336 02 odes 214 250-1914 info 166 Model Aviation #1 IN SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS channel carburetors rotating air valve vents fuel tank pressure throttle closed channel can seen upper end throttle barrel look intake have described type on/off pressure system times Ive anything elegant Johns approach type system requires pressure line tank immersed fuel time opening vent valve would cause fuel rather air pressure released case Johns carburetor such situation would serve excellent flood-off type engine shutoffi regulating cylinder serves control pressure fuel tank cylinder contains internal screw tapered end acts needle valve allow pressure escape tank ratio area pressure tap engine area bleed valve regulating cylinder determines actual pressure tank Opening bleed valve reduces tank pressure requiring fuel needle valve carburetor opened compensate way mid-range fuel mixture can managed carburetor needle valve controls both wide open fuel flow under pressure mid-range fuel flow suction mid-range mixture too lean John opens bleed valve regulating cylinder adjustment dictates open fuel needle valve optimum high PE crsiinto AirplaneMarine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS U Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Eallosos FILLER K&B SUPER FOXY RESIN K&ff SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&P PilOPO anvv SuiNT speed setting new high speed setting also richens mid-range fuel mixture Johns system worked great Nationals Another innovation John showed set sleeves has machined throat Perry pressure carburetor throat Perry pressure carb nominal %-in diameter 95 mm area 65 mm2 too large function adequately suction Using sleeve inside diameter 310 inches 79 mm produces throat area 45 mm2 John says should adequate high speed Schnuerle 40 engine Larger throat diameters should suffice 65 John machines sleeves aluminum turns blank press fit carburetor throat mills wide channel parallel axis cylinder extending about 230 end blank channel results cutout finished sleeve slides over spray bar carburetor John drills machines inside diameter sleeve tapers entrance cuts off finished sleeve 390-in length John inserts removes sleeves tool turned %-in rod end rod turned down fit inside smallest throat diameter leaving shoulder pushes against sleeve A-in-wide 200-in-deep channel cut end just making sleeves allow tool clear spray bar press fit sleeves should keep place added insurance should inserted direction airflow way spray bar will prevent ever being sucked engine Westover Nationals now should have seen announcement 1992 Nationals will centered Chickopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base facilities Westover Chickopee Springfield have sufficient past 1983 1985 Nationals also held allow AMA events held same location dates 20-29 June about month earlier past years Its too early start planning vacations include Navy Carrier Nationals Ill see D FF Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 59 should have added TCP plasticiser dope guess used heavier ribs Being too lazy re-cover top wing painted registration letters cleverly removed bottom tissue cut re-glued 5curved ribs adding A6-in square doubler prevent re-occurrence buckling re-covered bottom doped didnt notice wrinkles Continued page 168 February 1992 167 THREE INTRODUCING Tn-F/i GREAT WAYS TO FLI ONE AMAZING AIRPLANE no has designed eng neered field tested outstanding performance THREE different configurations Tn-FIrs 48 fully symmetrical sportBy adding second sport wing change wing converts TniFfi ave solidTriFfi youve got yourself esoep wngu groowsportplanethatgoeswhereyouandtional bi-plane Its slightly point Take-offoand landings slowchallenging single sport wing predictable esperle,ced flierbut takes off lands very slowly will find joyThis aerobahccombination sure favorite TriFI I a total system flying Designed engineered thoroughly field tested give sport flier airplane yoa wont grow tired hit contains semi-built fuse three pre-sheeted foam wings Assorted hardware included Recommended engine 40 50 Speciaf Introductory Price $12900 v 700 P&H Credt Card CO 0 Orders call 3t3-254-053t1 Send check Money Order TRS IndustriesFor informabon send SASE 42700 Mound Rd Sterling Hts Ml 49314YOU MAY NEVER NEED TO BUY ANOThER AIRPLANEt Ewuchiete3uthlmtI 5 terle metraove'9O3SeTS 990 ~SET pL sa NIN0 ssssIo4OFTh5 - uNA~oneafr1Owur AIRCRAFTIRADIO ID LABEL SETS Identify aircraft pew AMA safety nil. Selt-sOch IrOns urv oasniuuwh wimanen ssndcrccsisronssei$Ssvvius55Ps5iS4Snsnseuses fuss pius i pup tinny v uaisasusr5 Snurvsss P08078 NSwVsk Sn insur Obechi Large Sheets Please call 404 642-0645 send SASE #7 Creekpark Ct Roaweli GA 30076 UNIVERSAL RADIO CONNECTOR i* MCEU Connector 4 pin 3 wire female radio connector 4r30# will mate Airtronlcs 1 aba J% Hitec JR World Eng servos airborne battery packs Wires soldered CEU5 Connector No splicing necessary Ideal Battery Chargers Servo Drivers ? $250 ea OR $300 wiUt 6 wires Mtachsd Md $050 shipping per order Calif res add sales tax Send check money order Visa & Mastercard Ok $1500 mm CUSTOM ELECTRONICS P0 Box 1332 Alta Loins CA 91701 714 980-4244 Saivo Owivers d chargers Servo End Adjust Unit Redundant Radio System
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/02
Page Numbers: 57, 165, 166, 167
Synopsis months offering discusses ways improving contests revisits MO-i beauty issue realistic paint markings looks some throttle work John Castiglioni IMPROVING CARRIER contestants spectators Since returning Nationals Ive heard number people about running contests comments directed big things normally think about rather things though can seem insignificant can make difference attendance spectator appeal have noted something attempts identif Navy Carrier contests around country Gary Shull others have mentioned well Although contests listed much three months advance some Carrier events dont appear Competition Calendar until immediately prior contest can mean two things either contest coordinators holding sanction applications processing Contest Directors submitting sanction applications time get contests listed Contest sanctions can submitted up year advance conflicts traditional contest dates resolved least six months before contest date no excuse having contest date firmly established time receive three months advance publicity Contest Calendar Model Aviation Advanced notice contests people must plan work travel vacation time two months advance can plan attend give out-of-town Carrier modelers chance attend contests might surprised shows up Another comment received some friends dont fly Carrier contests Nationals included can t tell whats happening Carrier circle seldom announcement February 1992 57 LFIX Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 Gene Wielma created Douglas Skyshark Profile Carrier old Sterling kit design extended fuselage 1 inches added new 300 square inch wing includes split flaps Power Fox Combat Special Irving carburetor John Castiglioni entered pair Grumman F4F Wildcats Nationals Class II model powered Rossi 65 swinging Top FlIte 11 x 825 prop uses Johns orig inal onloff pressure system Markings paint match prototype 1942 John Castigllonis original speed control sys tem onloff pressure system uti lizes modified Perry pressure carburetor controlled pressure bleed regu lates tank pressure Continued page J6S Dallas Carrier contest last September Tom Walker entered models first time since 1965 Netzeband Guardian has Johnson 35 Sturdl-Built Mauler powered McCoy 60 Both use suction exhaust restrictor engine speed control Tom took second record ratio Mauler Mike Shull designed beauty right based douglas F4D Skyray has 410 sq wing area weighs 35 oz including specially prepared Fox 36 BBRC engine two oz lead tail balance Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask imported fiberglass props 15 looks like guys APC have hit right combination latest offering puts ball park best exotic props Nelson-powered FAI turned 227 seconds 10 laps APC vs 234 imported glass prop mid 25s using cut down Taipan Preliminary flight testing indicates prop pulls well through turns glass prop much better cut down Taipan Dont try flipping props glove though trailing edge razor sharp Fast Combat fliers have discovered advantages APC 9 x 6 time read should able get new FAL size too Its nice find something lot cheaper glass less fragile wood available right USA quantity want MACA Top Twenty race standings MACA Top Twenty heating up Don Cranfill leading pack 95 points Hes followed current No 1 Paul Smith 87 points Richard Stubblefield has roll lately 85 points Placing high MACA standings requires entering lot contests flying lots Combat events well placing near top helps win some major meets lot entries MACA Newsleiter continues maintain very high standard thanks editor Larry Driskill arent burning issues few years ago newsletter very best way keep informed about Combat short memory span heres have to join premier world Combat organization Send $15 MACA care Chip Giordano Box 1000 Toms River NJ 08754-1000 Include name address AMA number category Junior Senior Open live Mexico Canada price $18 foreign subscriptions $25 Additional family members $3 no newsletter reading latest issue New England Combat News caine upon scoring system Geriatric Combat Besides collecting points getting cuts airtime also get penalized hitting other guys plane also have penalty cutting string leader value goes up cut taken 100 points first 150 second 200 additional cut Flying rules would make people very careful about making banzai passes other guys model course helps have fly 73 mph less Geriatric event has lot going does 80 mph benefits can seen flying field 20 25 contestants whereas couple years ago Combat almost dead both areas except occasional big meet full day 80 mph Combat local practice field no mid-airs ever overdue Either giving no points string cut penalty would make necessary use following tactics rather crossing style flying way have use good streamers make work because touch just end streamer whole thing comes off defeats purpose best streamers plastic CA Reed variety conventional streamers masking tape work well tooII CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 57 about flying information often doesnt include class being flown Nationals results posted officials tent could seen contestants February 1992 165 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best *RED 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RED 02Strobe Light Adi Rate 9V$1995 #RED 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 #RED 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9 V$1995 *RED 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 *RED 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9 V$2495 #RED 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RED 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RED 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignfor immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD Ram 229 E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 SINCE 1981 BOOKS FOR THE MODELRVIRIIJM CHOOSE FROM BLLJIAE E / LECTION OF RADIO CONTROLHOW TO MODEL AND 562-3538 MUCH MUCH I4ATA&OG $100MORE Ill PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 g j IN] OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT UP WORLC WAR II PLANES STARliNG AT $150 p*h& NOW OFFERING THE P38 COVERING ONLY$350 EACH KIT IS HAND ASSEMBLED BY MODELERS UKE YOURSELF KITS SUPPUED BY WING MFG KITS OFFERED ARE P-Si MUSTANG AND GERMAN FW-190 wing span 55/ 35-46 engInes ALL YOU DO IS INSTALL RADIO SERVOS ENGINE AND COVERING ~aAI PLEASE WRITE OR CALL MASTER BUILDERS c/a JOHN CLEMENTE 629 FRANCIS STREET PELNAM NY 10803 914 7384408 WHY SHOULD BUY GLOBEE GLOW PLUGS IoBeeRDQ philosophy. lgn e Tills temperature often f,vI P erforniance facts Fuel OfoBeepugs flatcorf stuffyespc#1 always n tirnum location ersperatu e found inside ignif ion highe absorb iss other th ualrtyEatested before leaving factor best-in-fileo plane down TotfndsGbfieepfogis nghtlsryou sisityosrbcal lrebbyshepercatterynurFlEEGleBee Flyaf SHOULD BUY Prir Dir MAKE ThE liOn CowdECTION Thimi-IC Inc W 139th Stmeli Cleveland OIl 44135 e 216-433-1968 officials results some local contests arent posted Spectators kept dark about winning Carrier hard enough spectator understand occasional explanation contestant takes time talk watching event Promptly posting scores both spectators contestants can see will keep contestants bothering tabulation official will allow spectators enjoy events Shouldnt objectives MO-is Pretty Paint received letter Dave VTO Linstrom last month chastising opinion lack aesthetic beauty MO-i As aeronautical engineer appreciate design MO-i cantilever monoplane pioneer age biplanes have trouble seeing beautiful Dave included plans gorgeous 85-span pistachio scale MO 1 Dave sees true beauty MO-i indicates ugly ones hes seen flying Carrier circles Perhaps saw Carrier models judgment affected being out breath after chasing errant PP model have agree Daves main point however has trend over years away scale aspects CL Navy Carrier flying Scale detail color marking have emphasized rules Therefore has little reason pursue such items except reasons personal pride Bob Ritzs beautiful Guardian August issue incorrect markings color though still would qualify bonus points under rules Although rules reward scale paint markings devote extra effort finishing models commended As long military color national markings required make appropriate model Joe Castiglionis Wildcats last Nationals carried light gray paint stars rudder bars used early 1942 looked great Adding unit markings section stripes cowl ring colors bureau numbers aircraft designations US Navy markings appropriate squadron ship station colors gives model great bit character plenty reference books local libraries book stores can provide details correct color markings particular aircraft Some aircraft because number produced rapid changes sometimes occurred over relatively short periods can finished seemingly unlimited array possible scale color markings Castiglioni Throttle System Ive featured some John Castiglionis excellent machine work previous columns might remember very thin slide-valve pressure carburetor built-in metering pressure relief multiple fuel injection ports described March 1986 issue last summers Nationals John showed some latest work photo shows Johns Rossi 6 Enjoy fun flying Flying Aces Moth Dietrich Convertable models stretch Citabda Profilehe imagination Cessna Profile Stinson Profile Zlin Profile l3ft Blimp Genesis Prairie Bird 50 Mini Bell maybe legs Boston Pup P0 efid Nite 28 ROG St ng ens Wonde OneN e 6 Send complete catalog 53 Q BOX 710399 -MASANTEE CA 92072 TEL 619 448-1818FAX 619 448-t833 65 engines modified Perry pressure carburetor installed small cylindrical object will call regulating cylinder immediately front Johns thumb pressure bleed valve Crankcase pressure tapped upper right side backplate enters first upper T connector just left regulating cylinder tubing extending up past exhaust stack pictured supplies pressure fuel tank other branch leads another T lower directs pressure regulating cylinder new nipple John has installed carburetor John has machined QUICK-BUILT SUPER TOUGH Quick-Built Super Tough AirCore 40 family Trainer NEW VHS ViDEO CATALOG $6g5 &fn Texas es den s please add sales tax US ACore 4576 Ca e Chennau Hangar 7 Dallas TX 75248 800 336 02 odes 214 250-1914 info 166 Model Aviation #1 IN SUPERIOR GUALITY PRODUCTS channel carburetors rotating air valve vents fuel tank pressure throttle closed channel can seen upper end throttle barrel look intake have described type on/off pressure system times Ive anything elegant Johns approach type system requires pressure line tank immersed fuel time opening vent valve would cause fuel rather air pressure released case Johns carburetor such situation would serve excellent flood-off type engine shutoffi regulating cylinder serves control pressure fuel tank cylinder contains internal screw tapered end acts needle valve allow pressure escape tank ratio area pressure tap engine area bleed valve regulating cylinder determines actual pressure tank Opening bleed valve reduces tank pressure requiring fuel needle valve carburetor opened compensate way mid-range fuel mixture can managed carburetor needle valve controls both wide open fuel flow under pressure mid-range fuel flow suction mid-range mixture too lean John opens bleed valve regulating cylinder adjustment dictates open fuel needle valve optimum high PE crsiinto AirplaneMarine K&B FUELS K&B GLOW PLUGS U Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Eallosos FILLER K&B SUPER FOXY RESIN K&ff SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&P PilOPO anvv SuiNT speed setting new high speed setting also richens mid-range fuel mixture Johns system worked great Nationals Another innovation John showed set sleeves has machined throat Perry pressure carburetor throat Perry pressure carb nominal %-in diameter 95 mm area 65 mm2 too large function adequately suction Using sleeve inside diameter 310 inches 79 mm produces throat area 45 mm2 John says should adequate high speed Schnuerle 40 engine Larger throat diameters should suffice 65 John machines sleeves aluminum turns blank press fit carburetor throat mills wide channel parallel axis cylinder extending about 230 end blank channel results cutout finished sleeve slides over spray bar carburetor John drills machines inside diameter sleeve tapers entrance cuts off finished sleeve 390-in length John inserts removes sleeves tool turned %-in rod end rod turned down fit inside smallest throat diameter leaving shoulder pushes against sleeve A-in-wide 200-in-deep channel cut end just making sleeves allow tool clear spray bar press fit sleeves should keep place added insurance should inserted direction airflow way spray bar will prevent ever being sucked engine Westover Nationals now should have seen announcement 1992 Nationals will centered Chickopee Massachusetts Westover Air Force Base facilities Westover Chickopee Springfield have sufficient past 1983 1985 Nationals also held allow AMA events held same location dates 20-29 June about month earlier past years Its too early start planning vacations include Navy Carrier Nationals Ill see D FF Sport & Scale/Warner Continued page 59 should have added TCP plasticiser dope guess used heavier ribs Being too lazy re-cover top wing painted registration letters cleverly removed bottom tissue cut re-glued 5curved ribs adding A6-in square doubler prevent re-occurrence buckling re-covered bottom doped didnt notice wrinkles Continued page 168 February 1992 167 THREE INTRODUCING Tn-F/i GREAT WAYS TO FLI ONE AMAZING AIRPLANE no has designed eng neered field tested outstanding performance THREE different configurations Tn-FIrs 48 fully symmetrical sportBy adding second sport wing change wing converts TniFfi ave solidTriFfi youve got yourself esoep wngu groowsportplanethatgoeswhereyouandtional bi-plane Its slightly point Take-offoand landings slowchallenging single sport wing predictable esperle,ced flierbut takes off lands very slowly will find joyThis aerobahccombination sure favorite TriFI I a total system flying Designed engineered thoroughly field tested give sport flier airplane yoa wont grow tired hit contains semi-built fuse three pre-sheeted foam wings Assorted hardware included Recommended engine 40 50 Speciaf Introductory Price $12900 v 700 P&H Credt Card CO 0 Orders call 3t3-254-053t1 Send check Money Order TRS IndustriesFor informabon send SASE 42700 Mound Rd Sterling Hts Ml 49314YOU MAY NEVER NEED TO BUY ANOThER AIRPLANEt Ewuchiete3uthlmtI 5 terle metraove'9O3SeTS 990 ~SET pL sa NIN0 ssssIo4OFTh5 - uNA~oneafr1Owur AIRCRAFTIRADIO ID LABEL SETS Identify aircraft pew AMA safety nil. Selt-sOch IrOns urv oasniuuwh wimanen ssndcrccsisronssei$Ssvvius55Ps5iS4Snsnseuses fuss pius i pup tinny v uaisasusr5 Snurvsss P08078 NSwVsk Sn insur Obechi Large Sheets Please call 404 642-0645 send SASE #7 Creekpark Ct Roaweli GA 30076 UNIVERSAL RADIO CONNECTOR i* MCEU Connector 4 pin 3 wire female radio connector 4r30# will mate Airtronlcs 1 aba J% Hitec JR World Eng servos airborne battery packs Wires soldered CEU5 Connector No splicing necessary Ideal Battery Chargers Servo Drivers ? $250 ea OR $300 wiUt 6 wires Mtachsd Md $050 shipping per order Calif res add sales tax Send check money order Visa & Mastercard Ok $1500 mm CUSTOM ELECTRONICS P0 Box 1332 Alta Loins CA 91701 714 980-4244 Saivo Owivers d chargers Servo End Adjust Unit Redundant Radio System