Control Line Racing John Ballard TEAM RACING Lets talk about FAI event F2C received sketches seven popular Team Racers used Soviet F2C team Steve Buso Poughkeepsie NY drawings supplied Karl Plot sinsh Im sharing month Ill save another next time Since seven different models youd like see youll have drop line ask copies would happy supply course drawings have Russian notes metric sizes measure ments can converted easily aid metric-system conversion chart Im sure John Ballard would appreciate including stamped self-addressed envelopeSA SE request copies drawings RMcM Southwest Regionals held January 17-18 1987 received several calls also newsletter Cholla-Choppers club con cerning Control Line meet held warm sunny Tucson AZ will have say have never flown competition under weather condi tions like prevailed meet Saturday January 17 paved Racing circle found covered small oneinch layer snowwith glare ice underneath took several hours concentrated effort Racing contestants broom-and-dry circle Harry B Hlgley&SonsdisplayattheToledO show fantastic collection tools accessories Racing enthusiasts Russian FAI Team Racer drawing seven John has copies availabie properly Apparently weekend established alltime record cold date Tucson area highs both Saturday Sunday forties AMA Slow Rat won Bill Lee fg om Kraftsmanahip dispiay Toledo Joe Kiaus has accessory parts Mouse Scaie Racing Including iarge seiec tion carbon fiber fiberglass props have seen name before RMCM respectable time 6414 Scale Racing also won same Bill Lee time 632 sun setting Fast Rut race problem alr temperature getting very low forties evening approached Bob Fogg Fogg-Shahan team turned respectable 45108 event Fox/Goldberg Sport Racing has definite upswing CL Racing inclusion event CL meets participants seem coming out woodwork event successfully flown Houston Chi cago Brantford Ontario Canada average number entries 10 15 competition exciting Certainly Fox engine airplane speeds easily controlled average pilot Paul Smith Sterling Heights MI sent photo Sterling Models Yak-9 Continued pare 170 Cobra Fast Rat designed Dick Lambert showing vertical-mount fuel shutoff hotglove electrical plate posItioning 68 Model Aviation Paul Smith Sterling Heights Ml flies modified Sterling Yak-g FoxfGoldberg racing events Low-tech introductory event catching over country 2 F [-2-C AJ s'. C N.... ..,. NPA~ CCC CCCI C U EuuUEEUU SIG QUALITY FUELS * Special Igniters improve cold starting Idle characteristics Eu * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion U U U U U U U I U U U U U * * SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUARTGALLON55 GAL DRUM 0% Nitromethane$315$450105O$19000 5% Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25$00 10% Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15% Nitromethafle$430$625$1650$38500 25% Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35% Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane$415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane$425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethane use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Technipiate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 nosce CL Scale/Boss CQntinued page 164 wing incidence several other angle-setting operations pertaining models flying surfaces dont already have pamphlets try local hobby shop write directly Robart PO Box 1247 310 N 5th Street St Charles IL 60174 pamphlets make ex cellent additions workshop reference li brary Champion Model Airplane Co Woodridge NJ display three examples something am always lookout forRC model kits suitable Control Line use three kits look like good candidates Sport Scale event models P-47 F8F Bearcat Focke-WuIfFW-1 90 produced RC kits have approximately 52-in wingspans suit able 40- 60-size engines balsaand-plywood construction said accept readily available retract systems Scale Colors Campbell Cam Martin Vir ginia Beach VA sent note after reading about Hobbypoxys USAF European Scheme paint formulas February 1987 issue column some additional data use Dark Gray FS 36081 color Cam pointed out Scale builders might interested knowing color also utilized US Navy color schemes color also known its glossy form FS 16801 ANA 513Engine Gray Seaplane Gray also noted color appears variety Navy aircraft ie Kaman SH-24 Seasprite Boeing/Vertol H-46 Sea Knight patrol aircraft like P2V Neptune subject Scale color schemes Hobbypoxy has just added Israeli Air Force marking colors its list authentic color formulas colors Pale Green FS-34227 Tan FS 30129 Sand FS 33531 Light Gray FS 36622 Two colors Tan Light Gray same used contemporary USAF Aircraft formulas appeared August 1985 column other color formulas follow Pale Green FS 34227il parts H70 Gray seven parts H47 Bright Yellow part H24 Dark Blue part H1O White part H57 Bright Orange Sand FS 3353114 parts H55 Cream two parts H70 Gray part H65 Bright Red part H1O White Remember mixing formulas above colors sure use formulas 11 HOS Flat Hardener proper matte finish connection Cam Mattins suggested use Dark Gray color anyone else out has discovered alternate uses some published Hobbypoxy formulas would glad hear might pass information others via column might also want pass such information Pettit Paint Co 36 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 Please send correspondenceespecially photosrelating CL Scale Bill Boss 7706 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 68 popular profile kits its fuselage easily beefed-up minimize engine vibration landing gear mounted wing stock kit has fuselage-mounted gear landing takeoff extremely smooth newcomers Racing fraternity should interested Foxberg event should able find ample competition geographic area Skill-level beginners received letter Ron Morrison Brisbane Queensland Australia concerning limitations 10% nitro con test-supplied fuel Fast Rat Slow Rat Scale Racing also quite interested beginner entry low-tech events such Foxberg/Quickie Rat/Midwest Sport Race Racing competitors well AMA have tried design events will increase interest enthusiasm among CL Racing neophytes well professionals Ron actively campaigning PRODUCTS mbMUi1 IaflflFIFR Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers Vonturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Iinsurpassad Workmanship 6 Performance Stoek tee Jeeeeeeediate SMpmeef New- ZENOAH 6237 cu lnJ $23995 New Qeedre 40 coi 13-beerieg speing eterterl$14995 Reg Ocadre 40 012295 Britaheilo Synoheti $14295 Ree Otoedre 40 Power Aesewbin Ottly pointe $6495 QUADRA oZENOAH REPAIR$1000 iploo permi Jiw Meeter ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 SEMIKIT $9995 Jiw Mete TOMAHAWKPLANS $2395 SEMIKIT $9995 Jiw Meteer J3 KIllENPLANS $2995 FULLKiT $12995 WE ROBINHOOD 80 KIT$5495 Iteot $351 WE ROBINHOOD 59 KiT$9595 iteve 0190/ MALONEY 100012495ZENOAH 038-013995 FLOATS 40-114 ecelecore $2195 compiete kit $4795 1$ WWi WHEELS 5P/K Sprica Starter $ PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 1/4 iGodtreyl $2995 1/3 TAYLORCRAFT tr 1/3 CUB Neiito $2995 VOLKSPLANE 1/3iChioken Chorliel $2395 Serve H306 42 te $1295 Worid SiB 00 ira wodeit $3495 Prope oil tiote ER TOP FLITE OYNATHRUST2O% OFF US Qoedre FUEL TANKS160 32 FiBEROSALOS ARROW SHAFTS 5/16 032 Ioto9 $ $0 011 95 24teo$erooArt4$25OpoOttSerd8OflkOOkOMO JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr Box 43 Allegany NY 14706 170 Model Aviation p Electric Flight See 000 S Li$htwel$hO 11 Adyiclobie tolochiot poSrt f Controller l995 Moresave wei9t Very hioonly 006 Ion 20 SI, 22o13o63 $100 ehlypino Colifoonlo retidcyot odd 65 lox Seed check steep order Comet 005HIGH SKY Fotebe cetteotor3929 KANSAS StB9 SAN DIEGO CA 92104 worlds starts starter system worlds integrated system starter parts accessories gets off superior start Hi-Tork Dynatron Hi-Tork Starter worlds powerful standard starter Hi-Tork features several innova tive safety features including patented hand guard keep hands away propeller starter switch located below handgrip help prevent accidental starts heavy-duty Dynatron Starter delivers one-third maximum power 12 volts closest competitor 47-69% torque standard 12volt starters greater output Dynatron can used 24 volts Equipped patented safety guard Dynatron backed full two-year warranty against manufacturing defects l3dth outstanding starters made USA compatible other Sullivan products exempliIy dedication high quality technol ogy Youll find Sullivan starters accessories dealer near Get off safe trouble-free start time Sullivan Determined leading independent testing labaratory PRODUCTS ootfly oar ooerkod electncpowt 6.. Ox North Sloven See, ox 5166 otore MD 21224 732-3500 fuel restrictions well airframe engine limitations Australian Racing competitors Fuel shutofT hot-glove mounting-plate loca tion have several inquiries best location fuel shutoff hot-glove contacts Fast Rat am enclosing picture Dick Lamberts Cobra Fast Rat shows fuel shutoff mounted position perpendicular speed pan Generally fuel shutoffs mounted horizontal fashion come out side fuselage can easily tripped bent catching releasing aircraft vertically mounted fuel shutoff also easier one-man pit crew reset prime engine Use horizontally mounted shutoff almost always necessitates extra man pit crew reset-andprime function after tank filled hot-glove contact plate mounted using two machine screws onto upper fiberglass cowling helps pit man hold airplane grabs plane makes electrical contact plate thumb other battery wire grounds against speed pan may show too clearly photo small insulated wire comes up out cowling attached glow plug wire further insulated epoxy inside cowl avoid heat exhaust header might otherwise melt wire its regular insulation cause considerable mischief electrical circuit Toledo show RC Once again April spectacular model show expo sition held Toledo Sports Arena conceivable engine accessory part aircraft boats cars displayed Joe Klaus Kustom Kraftsmanship variety specialty products Racing competitors both Mouse Scale Racing Another lineup products specific ally designed serious modeler Harry Higleys machine tool products photo shows almost conceivable size tap die machine screw drill bit stock well other accessories required serious Racing enthusiast Harrys prices extremely reasonable products majority things carries almost impossible find local hardware store machine shop can write him complete listing numerous accessories major emphasis year Toledo simplifying construction model aircraft Several exhibitors showed inexpensive jigs cut foam wings tojig-assemble perfectly true wing also movable jigs mount table saw enable production perfectly cut parts time told shows organizing committee Toledo Sports Arena will adding additional 20000 sq ft will utilized additional auction swap-shop area will also allow exhibitors have larger display areas should also help spread out crowds over three-day event As always solicit comments photos ideas appreciated John C Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Dr Louisville KY 40223 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation July1987 171
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/07
Page Numbers: 68, 170, 171
Control Line Racing John Ballard TEAM RACING Lets talk about FAI event F2C received sketches seven popular Team Racers used Soviet F2C team Steve Buso Poughkeepsie NY drawings supplied Karl Plot sinsh Im sharing month Ill save another next time Since seven different models youd like see youll have drop line ask copies would happy supply course drawings have Russian notes metric sizes measure ments can converted easily aid metric-system conversion chart Im sure John Ballard would appreciate including stamped self-addressed envelopeSA SE request copies drawings RMcM Southwest Regionals held January 17-18 1987 received several calls also newsletter Cholla-Choppers club con cerning Control Line meet held warm sunny Tucson AZ will have say have never flown competition under weather condi tions like prevailed meet Saturday January 17 paved Racing circle found covered small oneinch layer snowwith glare ice underneath took several hours concentrated effort Racing contestants broom-and-dry circle Harry B Hlgley&SonsdisplayattheToledO show fantastic collection tools accessories Racing enthusiasts Russian FAI Team Racer drawing seven John has copies availabie properly Apparently weekend established alltime record cold date Tucson area highs both Saturday Sunday forties AMA Slow Rat won Bill Lee fg om Kraftsmanahip dispiay Toledo Joe Kiaus has accessory parts Mouse Scaie Racing Including iarge seiec tion carbon fiber fiberglass props have seen name before RMCM respectable time 6414 Scale Racing also won same Bill Lee time 632 sun setting Fast Rut race problem alr temperature getting very low forties evening approached Bob Fogg Fogg-Shahan team turned respectable 45108 event Fox/Goldberg Sport Racing has definite upswing CL Racing inclusion event CL meets participants seem coming out woodwork event successfully flown Houston Chi cago Brantford Ontario Canada average number entries 10 15 competition exciting Certainly Fox engine airplane speeds easily controlled average pilot Paul Smith Sterling Heights MI sent photo Sterling Models Yak-9 Continued pare 170 Cobra Fast Rat designed Dick Lambert showing vertical-mount fuel shutoff hotglove electrical plate posItioning 68 Model Aviation Paul Smith Sterling Heights Ml flies modified Sterling Yak-g FoxfGoldberg racing events Low-tech introductory event catching over country 2 F [-2-C AJ s'. C N.... ..,. NPA~ CCC CCCI C U EuuUEEUU SIG QUALITY FUELS * Special Igniters improve cold starting Idle characteristics Eu * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion U U U U U U U I U U U U U * * SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUARTGALLON55 GAL DRUM 0% Nitromethane$315$450105O$19000 5% Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25$00 10% Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15% Nitromethafle$430$625$1650$38500 25% Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35% Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane$415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane$425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethane use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Technipiate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 nosce CL Scale/Boss CQntinued page 164 wing incidence several other angle-setting operations pertaining models flying surfaces dont already have pamphlets try local hobby shop write directly Robart PO Box 1247 310 N 5th Street St Charles IL 60174 pamphlets make ex cellent additions workshop reference li brary Champion Model Airplane Co Woodridge NJ display three examples something am always lookout forRC model kits suitable Control Line use three kits look like good candidates Sport Scale event models P-47 F8F Bearcat Focke-WuIfFW-1 90 produced RC kits have approximately 52-in wingspans suit able 40- 60-size engines balsaand-plywood construction said accept readily available retract systems Scale Colors Campbell Cam Martin Vir ginia Beach VA sent note after reading about Hobbypoxys USAF European Scheme paint formulas February 1987 issue column some additional data use Dark Gray FS 36081 color Cam pointed out Scale builders might interested knowing color also utilized US Navy color schemes color also known its glossy form FS 16801 ANA 513Engine Gray Seaplane Gray also noted color appears variety Navy aircraft ie Kaman SH-24 Seasprite Boeing/Vertol H-46 Sea Knight patrol aircraft like P2V Neptune subject Scale color schemes Hobbypoxy has just added Israeli Air Force marking colors its list authentic color formulas colors Pale Green FS-34227 Tan FS 30129 Sand FS 33531 Light Gray FS 36622 Two colors Tan Light Gray same used contemporary USAF Aircraft formulas appeared August 1985 column other color formulas follow Pale Green FS 34227il parts H70 Gray seven parts H47 Bright Yellow part H24 Dark Blue part H1O White part H57 Bright Orange Sand FS 3353114 parts H55 Cream two parts H70 Gray part H65 Bright Red part H1O White Remember mixing formulas above colors sure use formulas 11 HOS Flat Hardener proper matte finish connection Cam Mattins suggested use Dark Gray color anyone else out has discovered alternate uses some published Hobbypoxy formulas would glad hear might pass information others via column might also want pass such information Pettit Paint Co 36 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 Please send correspondenceespecially photosrelating CL Scale Bill Boss 7706 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 68 popular profile kits its fuselage easily beefed-up minimize engine vibration landing gear mounted wing stock kit has fuselage-mounted gear landing takeoff extremely smooth newcomers Racing fraternity should interested Foxberg event should able find ample competition geographic area Skill-level beginners received letter Ron Morrison Brisbane Queensland Australia concerning limitations 10% nitro con test-supplied fuel Fast Rat Slow Rat Scale Racing also quite interested beginner entry low-tech events such Foxberg/Quickie Rat/Midwest Sport Race Racing competitors well AMA have tried design events will increase interest enthusiasm among CL Racing neophytes well professionals Ron actively campaigning PRODUCTS mbMUi1 IaflflFIFR Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers Vonturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Iinsurpassad Workmanship 6 Performance Stoek tee Jeeeeeeediate SMpmeef New- ZENOAH 6237 cu lnJ $23995 New Qeedre 40 coi 13-beerieg speing eterterl$14995 Reg Ocadre 40 012295 Britaheilo Synoheti $14295 Ree Otoedre 40 Power Aesewbin Ottly pointe $6495 QUADRA oZENOAH REPAIR$1000 iploo permi Jiw Meeter ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 SEMIKIT $9995 Jiw Mete TOMAHAWKPLANS $2395 SEMIKIT $9995 Jiw Meteer J3 KIllENPLANS $2995 FULLKiT $12995 WE ROBINHOOD 80 KIT$5495 Iteot $351 WE ROBINHOOD 59 KiT$9595 iteve 0190/ MALONEY 100012495ZENOAH 038-013995 FLOATS 40-114 ecelecore $2195 compiete kit $4795 1$ WWi WHEELS 5P/K Sprica Starter $ PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 1/4 iGodtreyl $2995 1/3 TAYLORCRAFT tr 1/3 CUB Neiito $2995 VOLKSPLANE 1/3iChioken Chorliel $2395 Serve H306 42 te $1295 Worid SiB 00 ira wodeit $3495 Prope oil tiote ER TOP FLITE OYNATHRUST2O% OFF US Qoedre FUEL TANKS160 32 FiBEROSALOS ARROW SHAFTS 5/16 032 Ioto9 $ $0 011 95 24teo$erooArt4$25OpoOttSerd8OflkOOkOMO JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr Box 43 Allegany NY 14706 170 Model Aviation p Electric Flight See 000 S Li$htwel$hO 11 Adyiclobie tolochiot poSrt f Controller l995 Moresave wei9t Very hioonly 006 Ion 20 SI, 22o13o63 $100 ehlypino Colifoonlo retidcyot odd 65 lox Seed check steep order Comet 005HIGH SKY Fotebe cetteotor3929 KANSAS StB9 SAN DIEGO CA 92104 worlds starts starter system worlds integrated system starter parts accessories gets off superior start Hi-Tork Dynatron Hi-Tork Starter worlds powerful standard starter Hi-Tork features several innova tive safety features including patented hand guard keep hands away propeller starter switch located below handgrip help prevent accidental starts heavy-duty Dynatron Starter delivers one-third maximum power 12 volts closest competitor 47-69% torque standard 12volt starters greater output Dynatron can used 24 volts Equipped patented safety guard Dynatron backed full two-year warranty against manufacturing defects l3dth outstanding starters made USA compatible other Sullivan products exempliIy dedication high quality technol ogy Youll find Sullivan starters accessories dealer near Get off safe trouble-free start time Sullivan Determined leading independent testing labaratory PRODUCTS ootfly oar ooerkod electncpowt 6.. Ox North Sloven See, ox 5166 otore MD 21224 732-3500 fuel restrictions well airframe engine limitations Australian Racing competitors Fuel shutofT hot-glove mounting-plate loca tion have several inquiries best location fuel shutoff hot-glove contacts Fast Rat am enclosing picture Dick Lamberts Cobra Fast Rat shows fuel shutoff mounted position perpendicular speed pan Generally fuel shutoffs mounted horizontal fashion come out side fuselage can easily tripped bent catching releasing aircraft vertically mounted fuel shutoff also easier one-man pit crew reset prime engine Use horizontally mounted shutoff almost always necessitates extra man pit crew reset-andprime function after tank filled hot-glove contact plate mounted using two machine screws onto upper fiberglass cowling helps pit man hold airplane grabs plane makes electrical contact plate thumb other battery wire grounds against speed pan may show too clearly photo small insulated wire comes up out cowling attached glow plug wire further insulated epoxy inside cowl avoid heat exhaust header might otherwise melt wire its regular insulation cause considerable mischief electrical circuit Toledo show RC Once again April spectacular model show expo sition held Toledo Sports Arena conceivable engine accessory part aircraft boats cars displayed Joe Klaus Kustom Kraftsmanship variety specialty products Racing competitors both Mouse Scale Racing Another lineup products specific ally designed serious modeler Harry Higleys machine tool products photo shows almost conceivable size tap die machine screw drill bit stock well other accessories required serious Racing enthusiast Harrys prices extremely reasonable products majority things carries almost impossible find local hardware store machine shop can write him complete listing numerous accessories major emphasis year Toledo simplifying construction model aircraft Several exhibitors showed inexpensive jigs cut foam wings tojig-assemble perfectly true wing also movable jigs mount table saw enable production perfectly cut parts time told shows organizing committee Toledo Sports Arena will adding additional 20000 sq ft will utilized additional auction swap-shop area will also allow exhibitors have larger display areas should also help spread out crowds over three-day event As always solicit comments photos ideas appreciated John C Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Dr Louisville KY 40223 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation July1987 171
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/07
Page Numbers: 68, 170, 171
Control Line Racing John Ballard TEAM RACING Lets talk about FAI event F2C received sketches seven popular Team Racers used Soviet F2C team Steve Buso Poughkeepsie NY drawings supplied Karl Plot sinsh Im sharing month Ill save another next time Since seven different models youd like see youll have drop line ask copies would happy supply course drawings have Russian notes metric sizes measure ments can converted easily aid metric-system conversion chart Im sure John Ballard would appreciate including stamped self-addressed envelopeSA SE request copies drawings RMcM Southwest Regionals held January 17-18 1987 received several calls also newsletter Cholla-Choppers club con cerning Control Line meet held warm sunny Tucson AZ will have say have never flown competition under weather condi tions like prevailed meet Saturday January 17 paved Racing circle found covered small oneinch layer snowwith glare ice underneath took several hours concentrated effort Racing contestants broom-and-dry circle Harry B Hlgley&SonsdisplayattheToledO show fantastic collection tools accessories Racing enthusiasts Russian FAI Team Racer drawing seven John has copies availabie properly Apparently weekend established alltime record cold date Tucson area highs both Saturday Sunday forties AMA Slow Rat won Bill Lee fg om Kraftsmanahip dispiay Toledo Joe Kiaus has accessory parts Mouse Scaie Racing Including iarge seiec tion carbon fiber fiberglass props have seen name before RMCM respectable time 6414 Scale Racing also won same Bill Lee time 632 sun setting Fast Rut race problem alr temperature getting very low forties evening approached Bob Fogg Fogg-Shahan team turned respectable 45108 event Fox/Goldberg Sport Racing has definite upswing CL Racing inclusion event CL meets participants seem coming out woodwork event successfully flown Houston Chi cago Brantford Ontario Canada average number entries 10 15 competition exciting Certainly Fox engine airplane speeds easily controlled average pilot Paul Smith Sterling Heights MI sent photo Sterling Models Yak-9 Continued pare 170 Cobra Fast Rat designed Dick Lambert showing vertical-mount fuel shutoff hotglove electrical plate posItioning 68 Model Aviation Paul Smith Sterling Heights Ml flies modified Sterling Yak-g FoxfGoldberg racing events Low-tech introductory event catching over country 2 F [-2-C AJ s'. C N.... ..,. NPA~ CCC CCCI C U EuuUEEUU SIG QUALITY FUELS * Special Igniters improve cold starting Idle characteristics Eu * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion U U U U U U U I U U U U U * * SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUARTGALLON55 GAL DRUM 0% Nitromethane$315$450105O$19000 5% Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25$00 10% Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15% Nitromethafle$430$625$1650$38500 25% Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35% Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane$415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane$425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethane use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Technipiate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 nosce CL Scale/Boss CQntinued page 164 wing incidence several other angle-setting operations pertaining models flying surfaces dont already have pamphlets try local hobby shop write directly Robart PO Box 1247 310 N 5th Street St Charles IL 60174 pamphlets make ex cellent additions workshop reference li brary Champion Model Airplane Co Woodridge NJ display three examples something am always lookout forRC model kits suitable Control Line use three kits look like good candidates Sport Scale event models P-47 F8F Bearcat Focke-WuIfFW-1 90 produced RC kits have approximately 52-in wingspans suit able 40- 60-size engines balsaand-plywood construction said accept readily available retract systems Scale Colors Campbell Cam Martin Vir ginia Beach VA sent note after reading about Hobbypoxys USAF European Scheme paint formulas February 1987 issue column some additional data use Dark Gray FS 36081 color Cam pointed out Scale builders might interested knowing color also utilized US Navy color schemes color also known its glossy form FS 16801 ANA 513Engine Gray Seaplane Gray also noted color appears variety Navy aircraft ie Kaman SH-24 Seasprite Boeing/Vertol H-46 Sea Knight patrol aircraft like P2V Neptune subject Scale color schemes Hobbypoxy has just added Israeli Air Force marking colors its list authentic color formulas colors Pale Green FS-34227 Tan FS 30129 Sand FS 33531 Light Gray FS 36622 Two colors Tan Light Gray same used contemporary USAF Aircraft formulas appeared August 1985 column other color formulas follow Pale Green FS 34227il parts H70 Gray seven parts H47 Bright Yellow part H24 Dark Blue part H1O White part H57 Bright Orange Sand FS 3353114 parts H55 Cream two parts H70 Gray part H65 Bright Red part H1O White Remember mixing formulas above colors sure use formulas 11 HOS Flat Hardener proper matte finish connection Cam Mattins suggested use Dark Gray color anyone else out has discovered alternate uses some published Hobbypoxy formulas would glad hear might pass information others via column might also want pass such information Pettit Paint Co 36 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 Please send correspondenceespecially photosrelating CL Scale Bill Boss 7706 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 CL Racing/Ballard Continued page 68 popular profile kits its fuselage easily beefed-up minimize engine vibration landing gear mounted wing stock kit has fuselage-mounted gear landing takeoff extremely smooth newcomers Racing fraternity should interested Foxberg event should able find ample competition geographic area Skill-level beginners received letter Ron Morrison Brisbane Queensland Australia concerning limitations 10% nitro con test-supplied fuel Fast Rat Slow Rat Scale Racing also quite interested beginner entry low-tech events such Foxberg/Quickie Rat/Midwest Sport Race Racing competitors well AMA have tried design events will increase interest enthusiasm among CL Racing neophytes well professionals Ron actively campaigning PRODUCTS mbMUi1 IaflflFIFR Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers Vonturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Iinsurpassad Workmanship 6 Performance Stoek tee Jeeeeeeediate SMpmeef New- ZENOAH 6237 cu lnJ $23995 New Qeedre 40 coi 13-beerieg speing eterterl$14995 Reg Ocadre 40 012295 Britaheilo Synoheti $14295 Ree Otoedre 40 Power Aesewbin Ottly pointe $6495 QUADRA oZENOAH REPAIR$1000 iploo permi Jiw Meeter ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 SEMIKIT $9995 Jiw Mete TOMAHAWKPLANS $2395 SEMIKIT $9995 Jiw Meteer J3 KIllENPLANS $2995 FULLKiT $12995 WE ROBINHOOD 80 KIT$5495 Iteot $351 WE ROBINHOOD 59 KiT$9595 iteve 0190/ MALONEY 100012495ZENOAH 038-013995 FLOATS 40-114 ecelecore $2195 compiete kit $4795 1$ WWi WHEELS 5P/K Sprica Starter $ PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 1/4 iGodtreyl $2995 1/3 TAYLORCRAFT tr 1/3 CUB Neiito $2995 VOLKSPLANE 1/3iChioken Chorliel $2395 Serve H306 42 te $1295 Worid SiB 00 ira wodeit $3495 Prope oil tiote ER TOP FLITE OYNATHRUST2O% OFF US Qoedre FUEL TANKS160 32 FiBEROSALOS ARROW SHAFTS 5/16 032 Ioto9 $ $0 011 95 24teo$erooArt4$25OpoOttSerd8OflkOOkOMO JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr Box 43 Allegany NY 14706 170 Model Aviation p Electric Flight See 000 S Li$htwel$hO 11 Adyiclobie tolochiot poSrt f Controller l995 Moresave wei9t Very hioonly 006 Ion 20 SI, 22o13o63 $100 ehlypino Colifoonlo retidcyot odd 65 lox Seed check steep order Comet 005HIGH SKY Fotebe cetteotor3929 KANSAS StB9 SAN DIEGO CA 92104 worlds starts starter system worlds integrated system starter parts accessories gets off superior start Hi-Tork Dynatron Hi-Tork Starter worlds powerful standard starter Hi-Tork features several innova tive safety features including patented hand guard keep hands away propeller starter switch located below handgrip help prevent accidental starts heavy-duty Dynatron Starter delivers one-third maximum power 12 volts closest competitor 47-69% torque standard 12volt starters greater output Dynatron can used 24 volts Equipped patented safety guard Dynatron backed full two-year warranty against manufacturing defects l3dth outstanding starters made USA compatible other Sullivan products exempliIy dedication high quality technol ogy Youll find Sullivan starters accessories dealer near Get off safe trouble-free start time Sullivan Determined leading independent testing labaratory PRODUCTS ootfly oar ooerkod electncpowt 6.. Ox North Sloven See, ox 5166 otore MD 21224 732-3500 fuel restrictions well airframe engine limitations Australian Racing competitors Fuel shutofT hot-glove mounting-plate loca tion have several inquiries best location fuel shutoff hot-glove contacts Fast Rat am enclosing picture Dick Lamberts Cobra Fast Rat shows fuel shutoff mounted position perpendicular speed pan Generally fuel shutoffs mounted horizontal fashion come out side fuselage can easily tripped bent catching releasing aircraft vertically mounted fuel shutoff also easier one-man pit crew reset prime engine Use horizontally mounted shutoff almost always necessitates extra man pit crew reset-andprime function after tank filled hot-glove contact plate mounted using two machine screws onto upper fiberglass cowling helps pit man hold airplane grabs plane makes electrical contact plate thumb other battery wire grounds against speed pan may show too clearly photo small insulated wire comes up out cowling attached glow plug wire further insulated epoxy inside cowl avoid heat exhaust header might otherwise melt wire its regular insulation cause considerable mischief electrical circuit Toledo show RC Once again April spectacular model show expo sition held Toledo Sports Arena conceivable engine accessory part aircraft boats cars displayed Joe Klaus Kustom Kraftsmanship variety specialty products Racing competitors both Mouse Scale Racing Another lineup products specific ally designed serious modeler Harry Higleys machine tool products photo shows almost conceivable size tap die machine screw drill bit stock well other accessories required serious Racing enthusiast Harrys prices extremely reasonable products majority things carries almost impossible find local hardware store machine shop can write him complete listing numerous accessories major emphasis year Toledo simplifying construction model aircraft Several exhibitors showed inexpensive jigs cut foam wings tojig-assemble perfectly true wing also movable jigs mount table saw enable production perfectly cut parts time told shows organizing committee Toledo Sports Arena will adding additional 20000 sq ft will utilized additional auction swap-shop area will also allow exhibitors have larger display areas should also help spread out crowds over three-day event As always solicit comments photos ideas appreciated John C Ballard 10102 Kimblewick Dr Louisville KY 40223 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation July1987 171