Scale Bill Boss REFLECTIONS started writing CL Scale column September 1982 wondered just long would able provide interesting worthwhile infor mation Well am column number 39 according letters receive am still though its difficult times providing what want read about must admit over past three-plus years times scratching item two fill out column havent stressed need column material too often would appre ciate input after really column yours would great hearing about latest project Just send few words couple photos can tell show rest readers what youre up have regular contributors Thanks past help hope will con tinue support future looking back over records determine columns writ ten realized subjects covered almost forgotten about So thought about time put together sub ject directory year month show ing issue subject pub lished end months column will find listing covers years 1982-83 Because space limitations list ings 1984 1985 will appear subsequent columns hope will find listings useful youll make copies same ready reference rather trying remember issue listing appeared CL Electric flight featured April August 1985 columns April column words Clancy Arnolds Jack Sheeks experimenta tion subject August column some discussion about advanced approach CL Electric Continued page 170 Jack Sheeks IndianapolIs IN showed up 85 Nats fly fine Boeing PT-26A Sport Scale L Craft spans 55 weighs 8 lb uses OS 61 power Color scheme Army Air Corps standard Thirties olive drab yellow Static point score third highest 90 points Flight score 855 points earned fifth place Senior contestant Raymond Audet Simsbury CT entered smallest lightest fullbody Sport Scale ship 85 Nats Douglas TBD1 R Model weighs 2 lb uses Fox 29 power December 1985 75 Scale rule changes back 1980 made pilots necessity cock pits models Ted Amico Mt Sinai NY met requirements em lacing couple great looking pilots USAF T28 trainer hold et ails column Savola Marchetti SM79 Hunchback tn-motor pride Chicagos Matthew Bauer Seen 85 Nats unorthodox-lookIng model has ST 60 noseand Astro 05 electric motor wing Power adequate 11-lb craft Will see all-Electric Scale models future Bill comments pro posed 198687 Electric CL Scale rules proposal defeated HO~ Horn Old Timer Jki AtomLOAZOS R GAS MODEL cIliodcL &uig RECORD BREAKER 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin EWEST0 Retail $52 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE0 039GB 1936 Recard Breaker- 96 $69 56 lO39Zipper-54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super- Quaker 70 512 76 1940 So Long 50s3aja6 1936 Boccaneer 69 $59 96 l9OaClipperMKl 7254156 1937 Dallaire taa $75 16 1935 Miss America 84 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $51 14 1991 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1936 Powerhouse a4 553 56 1990 Sailplane 78 58976 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $40 76 1945 Ranger 46$3196 1939 Korda Wake 94 $19 16 Mercury 72 6 kits qualrfy SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quolity machine cut & sanded parts Superior Competition sheet strip wood wire & window material Plans ore orig PF hut models easily Convertiblo 3eh It/C KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 76 $1805 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Clider$290t Jolly Models FLINGER RIG HLG 58 Span$2950 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /115 Elec$190t Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 65s$32St Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3aOt Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect 522St Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics$2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV a6 Geared 04 EP $3960 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40 45 4 stroke $6476 46s/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Camel$6396 4ks/Midwav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMOt Parts AvarI SHIPPING & IgANULIINI Up $800 add $150 $801 $2000 add $225 $2001 $4500 add $300 $4501 $7000 add $350 aed over $7000 add $4 00 CA Addressees add 6% tao Send MO Visa/MC9-rEap Check lallow up 30 days CK clearancel COD Boact Charges plus $1 dl Cash Only 54 Page BJATALUUUBI $200 PP/tot Class copy will sent free-when requested order HOBBY HORN 10173 Moran St [A] PO Box 2212 Westminsler Ca 92604 17191 0938311 [AftHrs 719 0951203] Two Ugly Stick groovy easy-flying By-plane can fin ished semi-scale sport a ply construction 70 top wing 6W bottom Direct Sales Wing Area 1290 sq in Only Power 75 124 2 cycleSeed Si far Cataleg Weight9to 10 lbs 216 484-6810 1728 Bywood SE Canton OH 44707 RoUSH MFG flight looked good North Korean quickly followed much weaker engine seeming get half high flapped wing section help him glide since Kosters Andromeda 1971 has flapper gotten far World Champs flyoff Andras Meczner patiently sitting folding stool watching always decided join other two climb again much lower Verbitskys Nikolay Nakonechny finally started engine gave model massive throw Perfectly vertical model rocketed sky unquestionably best pattern flyoffs crowd cheered enthusi astically may well have deliberate tactic Russian pairto fly first lastto maximize chances finding better air other two Downwind first three gliding nicely group soon obvious Nikolays model steady lift very high certain max ques tion whether anyone could stay him another round Verbitsky landed first 376 sec North Korean 378 secso close Only Mecz ner 2nd 1977 FiG World Champ over Verbitsky Spain 1981 still chance Hungarians urged mQd el continued glide improving air needed 30 sec 20 10 model close ground watch stopped 417 sec just 3 sec short Model still airborne gliding very high new Fl C World Champion Nik olay Nakonechny truly made best launch best flight decisive round Hungary won team prize North Korea 2nd US 3rd FFWC Fl B/Cowley Continued page 74 Eight-minute flyoff 655-710 pm Af ter 11 hours competition virtually dawn till dusk four still remained full maxes unhurried deliberate preparation models equipment what surely would ultimate round huge crowd nations pressed close excited buzz witness climax World Champs Still contest Lothar Doring Reiner Hof sass Wenyi Zhang Young Bern Chang Anyone could win Lothar reigning World Champ could become first triple-consecutive F 1 B winner round started Within 2 mm Hof sass airborne no mistake during climb flight looked great other three wound quickly wind died overhead Hofsass model still climbed crowd shouted cheered Reiner delighted model bounced lift still climbing flight would monster minute later Lothar launched best model returned again flew However well 100 ft power stalled recovered Still look ing good flight continued upwards others couldnt resist North Korean Chinese models followed quickly Wenyi Zhangs delayed prop release variable pitch resulted super climb demonstrating advantage new technology four models clearly visible distance alone very high Hofsass Wakefield Nearer right other three half high North Koreans stalling lift Stopwatches running Lothars glide circle opened remarkably began glide across field join Hofsass model bumped stalled lift improved Zhang Chang sinking fast land ing 4 5 min apiece Only two models remained aloftthe two German modelsthe two Espadas incredible finish slimwinged twins Could another round Reiner maxed Lothar just 11 sec short 469 power stall away another round epic flyoff new World Champion Reiner Hofsass originator design Lothar won 1981 1983three World Champs ma row Espada runner-up Lothar Doring assured firm place history Wakefield Cup CL Scale/Boss Continued page 75 flight taken Tony Naccarato Black Sheep Squadron out West Coast August column also contained some discussion rules proposal making CL Electric flight events official AMA events hope along others rules would passed Scale Contest Board thus creating official Elec tric flight events CL RC Indoor However did come about proposed events turned down board seven-no four-yes vote can seen Contest Board Tabulations August issue Model Aviation Because vote tally does provide explanation event passes fails wrote Dave Platt Scale Contest Board Chairman details According Dave rules did fail because merit intent con tent rules proposed rather feeling majority board members grant Official Event status premature felt events flown today mostly-localized basis national would required gain official status Dave indicated Boards rejection should viewed no proposed events rather yet situation escalation interest next two years hes sure Scale Board would view favorably 170 Model Aviation Two CONTIOLIII TANKS PROFILE0COMBA 7RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE -6 oz Capacities UNIThOW & STIIDD Custom Dliii Fil Ingredients detailed brochure50C stamps/check CAROLI NA-TAFFIN DER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts. SC 29418 803-553-7169 Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full tour corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick transmitter modifications Simple adjustments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out p Extremely comfortable use wear Put take off instant hat No bets buckles straps no cord around neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support otters perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use695O HASE ALL THREE ITEMS $995Q $99Q See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MASSACHUSETrS O1 73 617 861-6526 PIus $150 shppsg coo 200 addmonal cash o soses oder ooIv Charses aDslv sf10 coshsOntai US Mass resuents add 5c LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut off Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95* PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum coated nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt and4 dust special fast acting closure ONCE YOU USE IT YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT resubmission proposed rules would appear inter ested CL Electric flight have eventpromotion job ahead event made official during next rulesmaking cycle starts January 1986 Scale Board turned down proposed rules Executive Council has recognized growing interest Electric flight establishing Elec tric Flight Advisory Committee should great help contest boards during 1986-1987 rules cycle evaluating new proposals Watch future issues Model Aviation Com petition Newsletter section listing district representatives would also suggest write district Scale Board member telling him interest let him know youre out might also write about activities National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA John R Guenther RR 3 Box 261 Borden IN 47106 As special interest group Scale Modelers NASA can much help recommen dation rules proposals Scale Board too will can via col umn support promote CL Scale aspects Electric flight have send information data photos Hints workshop 1980 AMA rule book issued Scale model ers found new rule requiring have pilot models during flight pilot wasnt required model times us made pilot installation permanent especially Sport Scale models Bob Furr Orbiting Eagles Omaha makes following suggestion mounting pilot cockpit states us have used silicone rubber glue mount fuel tanks have considered some other things can Mounting plastic pilot very easily-accomplished silicone glue first step mounting process set pilot place draw its outline mounting surface using drill bit about 3/32 will drill generous number holes both mounting surface underside pilot Now spread good amount silicone rubber cement base pilot rubbing holes leav ing about 1/16-in thickness base Now same mounting sur face assemble two ce ment has cured forms equivalent rubber rivets will hold up well shock landings engine vibrations crashes 1982 Directory CL Scale Subjects September P-40 Sliding Canopy October Three-line handle modification engine cutoff stop pin Engine control rules changes November Nationals coverage December Conversion RC kits CL use Scale data sourceAero Publishers Detail Scale Series books 1983 Directory CL Scale Subjects January Engine mounting problems New muffler rule new sand ing tool February FAI rules changes Bob Underwood Turn off battery charger home auto-timer Use plastic odds ends spinners gun turret bub bles etc March Masking tape stencils Profiles Scale Juniors April Rohm Air retract control unit CL models Special decal designs silkspan May Scale documentation June Sorta Scale event Taxi problems wheel alignment Wheel pants binding tires Rules reminders competition July Engine overheating problems August Flap operation via servo FAI rules changes September Q & As Scale markings Painting vs decals Making own engine use RC CL Rohm Air retract control unitApril issue update October Janaco servo unit November Nationals coverage December Posting scores Scale meets Scale jet models Sam Abdow Please send CL Scale items Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 79 17275 mph Kohaniuk slowed down 2799 kmh 17319 mph put him fifth place technical side contest competitors used old-style Rossi 15s Bulgarians using latest type Zanin & Vita Italy ever-improving OPS Halman UK ownmade motor steel pipe surprise week Rus sians own-made motors Kohaniuk three different prototypes latest in-flight rpm counter five-port AAC aluminum liner alumi num piston chrome-plated liner built perfection Second-place Schelkalin four-port masterpiece Pisarchuk excellent Rossi copy Most competitors used exhaust timing December 1 985 1 71
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/12
Page Numbers: 75, 170, 171
Scale Bill Boss REFLECTIONS started writing CL Scale column September 1982 wondered just long would able provide interesting worthwhile infor mation Well am column number 39 according letters receive am still though its difficult times providing what want read about must admit over past three-plus years times scratching item two fill out column havent stressed need column material too often would appre ciate input after really column yours would great hearing about latest project Just send few words couple photos can tell show rest readers what youre up have regular contributors Thanks past help hope will con tinue support future looking back over records determine columns writ ten realized subjects covered almost forgotten about So thought about time put together sub ject directory year month show ing issue subject pub lished end months column will find listing covers years 1982-83 Because space limitations list ings 1984 1985 will appear subsequent columns hope will find listings useful youll make copies same ready reference rather trying remember issue listing appeared CL Electric flight featured April August 1985 columns April column words Clancy Arnolds Jack Sheeks experimenta tion subject August column some discussion about advanced approach CL Electric Continued page 170 Jack Sheeks IndianapolIs IN showed up 85 Nats fly fine Boeing PT-26A Sport Scale L Craft spans 55 weighs 8 lb uses OS 61 power Color scheme Army Air Corps standard Thirties olive drab yellow Static point score third highest 90 points Flight score 855 points earned fifth place Senior contestant Raymond Audet Simsbury CT entered smallest lightest fullbody Sport Scale ship 85 Nats Douglas TBD1 R Model weighs 2 lb uses Fox 29 power December 1985 75 Scale rule changes back 1980 made pilots necessity cock pits models Ted Amico Mt Sinai NY met requirements em lacing couple great looking pilots USAF T28 trainer hold et ails column Savola Marchetti SM79 Hunchback tn-motor pride Chicagos Matthew Bauer Seen 85 Nats unorthodox-lookIng model has ST 60 noseand Astro 05 electric motor wing Power adequate 11-lb craft Will see all-Electric Scale models future Bill comments pro posed 198687 Electric CL Scale rules proposal defeated HO~ Horn Old Timer Jki AtomLOAZOS R GAS MODEL cIliodcL &uig RECORD BREAKER 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin EWEST0 Retail $52 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE0 039GB 1936 Recard Breaker- 96 $69 56 lO39Zipper-54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super- Quaker 70 512 76 1940 So Long 50s3aja6 1936 Boccaneer 69 $59 96 l9OaClipperMKl 7254156 1937 Dallaire taa $75 16 1935 Miss America 84 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $51 14 1991 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1936 Powerhouse a4 553 56 1990 Sailplane 78 58976 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $40 76 1945 Ranger 46$3196 1939 Korda Wake 94 $19 16 Mercury 72 6 kits qualrfy SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quolity machine cut & sanded parts Superior Competition sheet strip wood wire & window material Plans ore orig PF hut models easily Convertiblo 3eh It/C KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 76 $1805 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Clider$290t Jolly Models FLINGER RIG HLG 58 Span$2950 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /115 Elec$190t Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 65s$32St Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3aOt Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect 522St Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics$2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV a6 Geared 04 EP $3960 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40 45 4 stroke $6476 46s/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Camel$6396 4ks/Midwav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMOt Parts AvarI SHIPPING & IgANULIINI Up $800 add $150 $801 $2000 add $225 $2001 $4500 add $300 $4501 $7000 add $350 aed over $7000 add $4 00 CA Addressees add 6% tao Send MO Visa/MC9-rEap Check lallow up 30 days CK clearancel COD Boact Charges plus $1 dl Cash Only 54 Page BJATALUUUBI $200 PP/tot Class copy will sent free-when requested order HOBBY HORN 10173 Moran St [A] PO Box 2212 Westminsler Ca 92604 17191 0938311 [AftHrs 719 0951203] Two Ugly Stick groovy easy-flying By-plane can fin ished semi-scale sport a ply construction 70 top wing 6W bottom Direct Sales Wing Area 1290 sq in Only Power 75 124 2 cycleSeed Si far Cataleg Weight9to 10 lbs 216 484-6810 1728 Bywood SE Canton OH 44707 RoUSH MFG flight looked good North Korean quickly followed much weaker engine seeming get half high flapped wing section help him glide since Kosters Andromeda 1971 has flapper gotten far World Champs flyoff Andras Meczner patiently sitting folding stool watching always decided join other two climb again much lower Verbitskys Nikolay Nakonechny finally started engine gave model massive throw Perfectly vertical model rocketed sky unquestionably best pattern flyoffs crowd cheered enthusi astically may well have deliberate tactic Russian pairto fly first lastto maximize chances finding better air other two Downwind first three gliding nicely group soon obvious Nikolays model steady lift very high certain max ques tion whether anyone could stay him another round Verbitsky landed first 376 sec North Korean 378 secso close Only Mecz ner 2nd 1977 FiG World Champ over Verbitsky Spain 1981 still chance Hungarians urged mQd el continued glide improving air needed 30 sec 20 10 model close ground watch stopped 417 sec just 3 sec short Model still airborne gliding very high new Fl C World Champion Nik olay Nakonechny truly made best launch best flight decisive round Hungary won team prize North Korea 2nd US 3rd FFWC Fl B/Cowley Continued page 74 Eight-minute flyoff 655-710 pm Af ter 11 hours competition virtually dawn till dusk four still remained full maxes unhurried deliberate preparation models equipment what surely would ultimate round huge crowd nations pressed close excited buzz witness climax World Champs Still contest Lothar Doring Reiner Hof sass Wenyi Zhang Young Bern Chang Anyone could win Lothar reigning World Champ could become first triple-consecutive F 1 B winner round started Within 2 mm Hof sass airborne no mistake during climb flight looked great other three wound quickly wind died overhead Hofsass model still climbed crowd shouted cheered Reiner delighted model bounced lift still climbing flight would monster minute later Lothar launched best model returned again flew However well 100 ft power stalled recovered Still look ing good flight continued upwards others couldnt resist North Korean Chinese models followed quickly Wenyi Zhangs delayed prop release variable pitch resulted super climb demonstrating advantage new technology four models clearly visible distance alone very high Hofsass Wakefield Nearer right other three half high North Koreans stalling lift Stopwatches running Lothars glide circle opened remarkably began glide across field join Hofsass model bumped stalled lift improved Zhang Chang sinking fast land ing 4 5 min apiece Only two models remained aloftthe two German modelsthe two Espadas incredible finish slimwinged twins Could another round Reiner maxed Lothar just 11 sec short 469 power stall away another round epic flyoff new World Champion Reiner Hofsass originator design Lothar won 1981 1983three World Champs ma row Espada runner-up Lothar Doring assured firm place history Wakefield Cup CL Scale/Boss Continued page 75 flight taken Tony Naccarato Black Sheep Squadron out West Coast August column also contained some discussion rules proposal making CL Electric flight events official AMA events hope along others rules would passed Scale Contest Board thus creating official Elec tric flight events CL RC Indoor However did come about proposed events turned down board seven-no four-yes vote can seen Contest Board Tabulations August issue Model Aviation Because vote tally does provide explanation event passes fails wrote Dave Platt Scale Contest Board Chairman details According Dave rules did fail because merit intent con tent rules proposed rather feeling majority board members grant Official Event status premature felt events flown today mostly-localized basis national would required gain official status Dave indicated Boards rejection should viewed no proposed events rather yet situation escalation interest next two years hes sure Scale Board would view favorably 170 Model Aviation Two CONTIOLIII TANKS PROFILE0COMBA 7RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE -6 oz Capacities UNIThOW & STIIDD Custom Dliii Fil Ingredients detailed brochure50C stamps/check CAROLI NA-TAFFIN DER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts. SC 29418 803-553-7169 Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full tour corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick transmitter modifications Simple adjustments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out p Extremely comfortable use wear Put take off instant hat No bets buckles straps no cord around neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support otters perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use695O HASE ALL THREE ITEMS $995Q $99Q See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON MASSACHUSETrS O1 73 617 861-6526 PIus $150 shppsg coo 200 addmonal cash o soses oder ooIv Charses aDslv sf10 coshsOntai US Mass resuents add 5c LCD TIMER/STOPWATCH Counts up down preset hold additive features Time out sounds alarm auto shut off Easy read outdoors lithium battery 21 95* PROTECTIVE BAG Made space age aluminum coated nylon Reflects suns heat protects Tx dirt and4 dust special fast acting closure ONCE YOU USE IT YOU WILL NEVER FLY WITHOUT IT resubmission proposed rules would appear inter ested CL Electric flight have eventpromotion job ahead event made official during next rulesmaking cycle starts January 1986 Scale Board turned down proposed rules Executive Council has recognized growing interest Electric flight establishing Elec tric Flight Advisory Committee should great help contest boards during 1986-1987 rules cycle evaluating new proposals Watch future issues Model Aviation Com petition Newsletter section listing district representatives would also suggest write district Scale Board member telling him interest let him know youre out might also write about activities National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA John R Guenther RR 3 Box 261 Borden IN 47106 As special interest group Scale Modelers NASA can much help recommen dation rules proposals Scale Board too will can via col umn support promote CL Scale aspects Electric flight have send information data photos Hints workshop 1980 AMA rule book issued Scale model ers found new rule requiring have pilot models during flight pilot wasnt required model times us made pilot installation permanent especially Sport Scale models Bob Furr Orbiting Eagles Omaha makes following suggestion mounting pilot cockpit states us have used silicone rubber glue mount fuel tanks have considered some other things can Mounting plastic pilot very easily-accomplished silicone glue first step mounting process set pilot place draw its outline mounting surface using drill bit about 3/32 will drill generous number holes both mounting surface underside pilot Now spread good amount silicone rubber cement base pilot rubbing holes leav ing about 1/16-in thickness base Now same mounting sur face assemble two ce ment has cured forms equivalent rubber rivets will hold up well shock landings engine vibrations crashes 1982 Directory CL Scale Subjects September P-40 Sliding Canopy October Three-line handle modification engine cutoff stop pin Engine control rules changes November Nationals coverage December Conversion RC kits CL use Scale data sourceAero Publishers Detail Scale Series books 1983 Directory CL Scale Subjects January Engine mounting problems New muffler rule new sand ing tool February FAI rules changes Bob Underwood Turn off battery charger home auto-timer Use plastic odds ends spinners gun turret bub bles etc March Masking tape stencils Profiles Scale Juniors April Rohm Air retract control unit CL models Special decal designs silkspan May Scale documentation June Sorta Scale event Taxi problems wheel alignment Wheel pants binding tires Rules reminders competition July Engine overheating problems August Flap operation via servo FAI rules changes September Q & As Scale markings Painting vs decals Making own engine use RC CL Rohm Air retract control unitApril issue update October Janaco servo unit November Nationals coverage December Posting scores Scale meets Scale jet models Sam Abdow Please send CL Scale items Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 79 17275 mph Kohaniuk slowed down 2799 kmh 17319 mph put him fifth place technical side contest competitors used old-style Rossi 15s Bulgarians using latest type Zanin & Vita Italy ever-improving OPS Halman UK ownmade motor steel pipe surprise week Rus sians own-made motors Kohaniuk three different prototypes latest in-flight rpm counter five-port AAC aluminum liner alumi num piston chrome-plated liner built perfection Second-place Schelkalin four-port masterpiece Pisarchuk excellent Rossi copy Most competitors used exhaust timing December 1 985 1 71
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/12
Page Numbers: 75, 170, 171
Scale Bill Boss REFLECTIONS started writing CL Scale column September 1982 wondered just long would able provide interesting worthwhile infor mation Well am column number 39 according letters receive am still though its difficult times providing what want read about must admit over past three-plus years times scratching item two fill out column havent stressed need column material too often would appre ciate input after really column yours would great hearing about latest project Just send few words couple photos can tell show rest readers what youre up have regular contributors Thanks past help hope will con tinue support future looking back over records determine columns writ ten realized subjects covered almost forgotten about So thought about time put together sub ject directory year month show ing issue subject pub lished end months column will find listing covers years 1982-83 Because space limitations list ings 1984 1985 will appear subsequent columns hope will find listings useful youll make copies same ready reference rather trying remember issue listing appeared CL Electric flight featured April August 1985 columns April column words Clancy Arnolds Jack Sheeks experimenta tion subject August column some discussion about advanced approach CL Electric Continued page 170 Jack Sheeks IndianapolIs IN showed up 85 Nats fly fine Boeing PT-26A Sport Scale L Craft spans 55 weighs 8 lb uses OS 61 power Color scheme Army Air Corps standard Thirties olive drab yellow Static point score third highest 90 points Flight score 855 points earned fifth place Senior contestant Raymond Audet Simsbury CT entered smallest lightest fullbody Sport Scale ship 85 Nats Douglas TBD1 R Model weighs 2 lb uses Fox 29 power December 1985 75 Scale rule changes back 1980 made pilots necessity cock pits models Ted Amico Mt Sinai NY met requirements em lacing couple great looking pilots USAF T28 trainer hold et ails column Savola Marchetti SM79 Hunchback tn-motor pride Chicagos Matthew Bauer Seen 85 Nats unorthodox-lookIng model has ST 60 noseand Astro 05 electric motor wing Power adequate 11-lb craft Will see all-Electric Scale models future Bill comments pro posed 198687 Electric CL Scale rules proposal defeated HO~ Horn Old Timer Jki AtomLOAZOS R GAS MODEL cIliodcL &uig RECORD BREAKER 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin EWEST0 Retail $52 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE0 039GB 1936 Recard Breaker- 96 $69 56 lO39Zipper-54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super- Quaker 70 512 76 1940 So Long 50s3aja6 1936 Boccaneer 69 $59 96 l9OaClipperMKl 7254156 1937 Dallaire taa $75 16 1935 Miss America 84 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $51 14 1991 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1936 Powerhouse a4 553 56 1990 Sailplane 78 58976 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $40 76 1945 Ranger 46$3196 1939 Korda Wake 94 $19 16 Mercury 72 6 kits qualrfy SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quolity machine cut & sanded parts Superior Competition sheet strip wood wire & window material Plans ore orig PF hut models easily Convertiblo 3eh It/C KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 76 $1805 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Clider$290t Jolly Models FLINGER RIG HLG 58 Span$2950 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /115 Elec$190t Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 65s$32St Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3aOt Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect 522St Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics$2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV a6 Geared 04 EP $3960 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40 45 4 stroke $6476 46s/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Camel$6396 4ks/Midwav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMOt Parts AvarI SHIPPING & IgANULIINI Up $800 add $150 $801 $2000 add $225 $2001 $4500 add $300 $4501 $7000 add $350 aed over $7000 add $4 00 CA Addressees add 6% tao Send MO Visa/MC9-rEap Check lallow up 30 days CK clearancel COD Boact Charges plus $1 dl Cash Only 54 Page BJATALUUUBI $200 PP/tot Class copy will sent free-when requested order HOBBY HORN 10173 Moran St [A] PO Box 2212 Westminsler Ca 92604 17191 0938311 [AftHrs 719 0951203] Two Ugly Stick groovy easy-flying By-plane can fin ished semi-scale sport a ply construction 70 top wing 6W bottom Direct Sales Wing Area 1290 sq in Only Power 75 124 2 cycleSeed Si far Cataleg Weight9to 10 lbs 216 484-6810 1728 Bywood SE Canton OH 44707 RoUSH MFG flight looked good North Korean quickly followed much weaker engine seeming get half high flapped wing section help him glide since Kosters Andromeda 1971 has flapper gotten far World Champs flyoff Andras Meczner patiently sitting folding stool watching always decided join other two climb again much lower Verbitskys Nikolay Nakonechny finally started engine gave model massive throw Perfectly vertical model rocketed sky unquestionably best pattern flyoffs crowd cheered enthusi astically may well have deliberate tactic Russian pairto fly first lastto maximize chances finding better air other two Downwind first three gliding nicely group soon obvious Nikolays model steady lift very high certain max ques tion whether anyone could stay him another round Verbitsky landed first 376 sec North Korean 378 secso close Only Mecz ner 2nd 1977 FiG World Champ over Verbitsky Spain 1981 still chance Hungarians urged mQd el continued glide improving air needed 30 sec 20 10 model close ground watch stopped 417 sec just 3 sec short Model still airborne gliding very high new Fl C World Champion Nik olay Nakonechny truly made best launch best flight decisive round Hungary won team prize North Korea 2nd US 3rd FFWC Fl B/Cowley Continued page 74 Eight-minute flyoff 655-710 pm Af ter 11 hours competition virtually dawn till dusk four still remained full maxes unhurried deliberate preparation models equipment what surely would ultimate round huge crowd nations pressed close excited buzz witness climax World Champs Still contest Lothar Doring Reiner Hof sass Wenyi Zhang Young Bern Chang Anyone could win Lothar reigning World Champ could become first triple-consecutive F 1 B winner round started Within 2 mm Hof sass airborne no mistake during climb flight looked great other three wound quickly wind died overhead Hofsass model still climbed crowd shouted cheered Reiner delighted model bounced lift still climbing flight would monster minute later Lothar launched best model returned again flew However well 100 ft power stalled recovered Still look ing good flight continued upwards others couldnt resist North Korean Chinese models followed quickly Wenyi Zhangs delayed prop release variable pitch resulted super climb demonstrating advantage new technology four models clearly visible distance alone very high Hofsass Wakefield Nearer right other three half high North Koreans stalling lift Stopwatches running Lothars glide circle opened remarkably began glide across field join Hofsass model bumped stalled lift improved Zhang Chang sinking fast land ing 4 5 min apiece Only two models remained aloftthe two German modelsthe two Espadas incredible finish slimwinged twins Could another round Reiner maxed Lothar just 11 sec short 469 power stall away another round epic flyoff new World Champion Reiner Hofsass originator design Lothar won 1981 1983three World Champs ma row Espada runner-up Lothar Doring assured firm place history Wakefield Cup CL Scale/Boss Continued page 75 flight taken Tony Naccarato Black Sheep Squadron out West Coast August column also contained some discussion rules proposal making CL Electric flight events official AMA events hope along others rules would passed Scale Contest Board thus creating official Elec tric flight events CL RC Indoor However did come about proposed events turned down board seven-no four-yes vote can seen Contest Board Tabulations August issue Model Aviation Because vote tally does provide explanation event passes fails wrote Dave Platt Scale Contest Board Chairman details According Dave rules did fail because merit intent con tent rules proposed rather feeling majority board members grant Official Event status premature felt events flown today mostly-localized basis national would required gain official status Dave indicated Boards rejection should viewed no proposed events rather yet situation escalation interest next two years hes sure Scale Board would view favorably 170 Model Aviation Two CONTIOLIII TANKS PROFILE0COMBA 7RA T WIDE & NARROW WEDGE -6 oz Capacities UNIThOW & STIIDD Custom Dliii Fil Ingredients detailed brochure50C stamps/check CAROLI NA-TAFFIN DER 8345 Delhi Road Charleston Hgts. SC 29418 803-553-7169 Realize Genuine Improvement RC Flying Geometron Transmitter Support Completely frees hands control sticks levers nothing way Allows concentrate flying because dont have hold transmitter operating controls Provides full tour corner stick mobility Improves accuracy stick movement because transmitter held stable Adjusts two-stick transmitter modifications Simple adjustments arm length shoulder size Transmitter secured safety catch can removed replaced second yet cannot accidentally fall out p Extremely comfortable use wear Put take off instant hat No bets buckles straps no cord around neck Wearing support transmitter stays place carry plane Doubles ideal ground support otters perfect accessibility keeps transmitter off ground Ruggedly built heat treated aluminum finished heavy duty anodize Assembled stainless steel fasteners Designed constructed extended use695O HASE ALL THREE ITEMS $995Q $99Q See dealer order direct GEOMETRON CO INC 12 INGLESIDE ROAD LEXINGTON 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district Scale Board member telling him interest let him know youre out might also write about activities National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA John R Guenther RR 3 Box 261 Borden IN 47106 As special interest group Scale Modelers NASA can much help recommen dation rules proposals Scale Board too will can via col umn support promote CL Scale aspects Electric flight have send information data photos Hints workshop 1980 AMA rule book issued Scale model ers found new rule requiring have pilot models during flight pilot wasnt required model times us made pilot installation permanent especially Sport Scale models Bob Furr Orbiting Eagles Omaha makes following suggestion mounting pilot cockpit states us have used silicone rubber glue mount fuel tanks have considered some other things can Mounting plastic pilot very easily-accomplished silicone glue first step mounting process set pilot place draw its outline mounting surface using drill bit about 3/32 will drill generous number holes both mounting surface underside pilot Now spread good amount silicone rubber cement base pilot rubbing holes leav ing about 1/16-in thickness base Now same mounting sur face assemble two ce ment has cured forms equivalent rubber rivets will hold up well shock landings engine vibrations crashes 1982 Directory CL Scale Subjects September P-40 Sliding Canopy October Three-line handle modification engine cutoff stop pin Engine control rules changes November Nationals coverage December Conversion RC kits CL use Scale data sourceAero Publishers Detail Scale Series books 1983 Directory CL Scale Subjects January Engine mounting problems New muffler rule new sand ing tool February FAI rules changes Bob Underwood Turn off battery charger home auto-timer Use plastic odds ends spinners gun turret bub bles etc March Masking tape stencils Profiles Scale Juniors April Rohm Air retract control unit CL models Special decal designs silkspan May Scale documentation June Sorta Scale event Taxi problems wheel alignment Wheel pants binding tires Rules reminders competition July Engine overheating problems August Flap operation via servo FAI rules changes September Q & As Scale markings Painting vs decals Making own engine use RC CL Rohm Air retract control unitApril issue update October Janaco servo unit November Nationals coverage December Posting scores Scale meets Scale jet models Sam Abdow Please send CL Scale items Bill Boss 77-06 269th St New Hyde Park NY 11040 CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 79 17275 mph Kohaniuk slowed down 2799 kmh 17319 mph put him fifth place technical side contest competitors used old-style Rossi 15s Bulgarians using latest type Zanin & Vita Italy ever-improving OPS Halman UK ownmade motor steel pipe surprise week Rus sians own-made motors Kohaniuk three different prototypes latest in-flight rpm counter five-port AAC aluminum liner alumi num piston chrome-plated liner built perfection Second-place Schelkalin four-port masterpiece Pisarchuk excellent Rossi 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