FEBRUARY Northeast show time modelers usual swarmed hundreds WRAM Show County Center White Plains NY nw1y renovated facility provided space two levels about 150 exhibitors improved swap shop opera Impact Engineering produces stain tion food concessions special areas less steel sheets dressing up canopies model display/competition new arrange adding simulated access panels inpec mems seemed accommodate crowd much tion plates hatches etc various Top better past years didnt need Flite Byron Originals Warbirds culean effort get exhibit another Impact also displayed stainless steel Custom Canopy Detail Panel Assortments can As usual trip show two purposes opy kits include aU metallic detail dressing First see some modeling friends up windscreen sliding canopy etc sees occasions such per available Top Flite Warbirds A6-M Zero haps Nats Second look over exhib F4U Corsair P-47 Razorback P-40 Waritors wares see anything hawk also several Byron Originals Warstrictly RC-oriented show might used birds byor interest tothose CL particu panel detail kits provide array simu larly CL Scale lated panels access dOors inspection hatches years show did have abundance plates Fr full details price lists write Im new models/kits would much use pact Engineering CL modeler very large Giant Scale sizes Most years exhibitors Major Decals has added Nomenclature Sheets emphasizing hardware accessory as- its great ljne pressure-sensitive/water pecis hobby several items transfer decals nomenclature sheets include felt would interest CL such items No Step Rescue Warning No PUsh Danger much standard noImpact Engineering 2100 Stonehill Ct Ar- menclature found military aircraft No lington TX 75006 displayed several sizes menclature provided 40 60 Giant shock absorbing struts can used place sizes black white suit light- darkfixed wire struts retractable gear sys- colored aircraft tems Sport Scale models struts pro- Major Decals has also expanded its line 10 vided straight angled wheel 300 colors lett&s numbers include sizes upright offset yoke straight double- 34 in steps / full details wheel mounting struts made handle Major Decals write Northeast Graphics 21 three classes model weights 5-8 lb 8-12 lb Fisher Ave East Longmeadow MA 01028 12-18 lb struts equipped scissorlink assemblies otherwise plain nature Additions and/or attachments would have added use Precision Scale-type models June 1989 71 Control Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 ne cuin handy device have workshop Use keep X-Acto blades sharp info column CL Scale modeler Charles Bauer displays modeling skills Top Flite booth WRAM Show Hes demon strafing correct method applying MonoKote covering wing Impact Engineering produces steelThe EDJER wish and-aluminum shock struts Sport Scale models available various sizes Continued page 181 weight-carrying capacites T Profile Scale WW II Japanese Kawanishi H6K-4 Mavis work Merle Mohring Rialto CA Power 4 Cox 049 Baby Bee engines Model large65-in wingspan has wheels neatly concealed fuselage wing tip floats flies well Wheel arrangement might Interest wanting make full-bodIed versions seaplanes competition flying Bill talks Profile Scale events competition month just over two points Thats less 10and whole lot less 18 cant accept contention couple minor errors Square Eight should result downgrade least two FAI points Square Eight two consecutive maneuv ers rememberRMcM find 16 corners 16 sides 16 angles eight top bottom elevations four intersections four maneuver segments should congruent plus opportunity infinite number glitches bobbles Any could flawed greater lesser degree FAt judge downgrades full point minor mistake suggest contend scores would zeroeven before multiply ing K-factor have seen few Square Eights didnt have least half-dozen minor errors because corner radius exceeds mandated 210 meters Although disappointed facetious manner addressed Dons evalua tion judging Kiev dont disagree conclusionsand neither would Don cause comments illustrate exactly point Don attempting get across Let expand As say what judges should looking clearly spelled Out rule book Shapes sizes intersections corners elevations No question about However well know Henri aint theyre seeingwhether know number things subcon sciously influence Stunt judges fact brought up two themone support po sition supposedly undermine US approach took exception Windy Urtnowskis use word excitement describe Jimmy Casales victory 1988 US Nats said dont know what excitement connection Precision Aerobatics Yet discus sing noise level US engines earlier paragraph wondered Americans give away impression points last time looked Henri neither quiet muf flers nor excitement listed FAI rule book item pilot can gain flight points Nonetheless both know impres sions influence judges no matter objective try Oftentimes fliers dead fundamentals subjective items separate winners also rans Excitement does count Al Rabe has proven beautiful near-scale Stunters fly well can beat better Stunters dont create equal excitement Jimmy Casale mold earlier whiz-bang Stunters such Lou Andrews Hal de Bolt Davey Slagle has proven fast flashy showmanlike approach pattern can generate excitement g scores good friend West Germany has shown excitement good-flying bi plane can generate scores excess what himself felt deserving experi enced judges No Don MeClave wasnt discovering geometry etc important American teams havent garnered record numbers World Cham pionship medals through ignorance either FAI scoring system demands Stunt pattern simply relaying facts eager army American Stunt fliers facts although world Stunt fraternity has embraced exciting American innova tions arent buying currently popular American style fast flashy patterns Thats saying got beat no question about Wed prefer win Heres think need improve Lets try win again cant agree state ments individual problems accepting reality think battle-cry tough competitor accepts losing hopes re gain title Quite praiseworthy actually Dont think CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 tool tems times have frustrated trying sharpen X-Acto blade give up throw blade away insert new handle EDJER seems answer problem EDJER comes equipped reversible sharpening block contains two 200-grit ce ramic stones used sharpening No 11 No 16 blades saddlelike device place X-Acto handle blade place holds blade exact sharpen ing angle blades few strokes over stone puts edge back blade full details about device drop line EDJER PO Box 8 Moorpark CA 93020 Harry Higley CL friend has great line taps dies hex wrenches long drills prop hub nuts fit engine shafts nuts bolts screws other items modelers use No trip show would complete visit ever-growing assortment specialty items complete listing Harrys wares write Harry B Higley & Son Inc PO Box 532 Glenwood IL 60425 last thought newcomer sport model aviation might attending type show Dont hesitant picking up brochures catalogs handouts can exhibitors catalogs brochures reminder what saw show serve product reference library until next years show Response something hope write about event what might seem controversial manner case January 1989 column wrote about some Mike Kevilles Lakewood CA thoughts comments Sport Scale event youll recall Mike felt Sport Scale event getting too complex civiliantype aircraft models especially nonaerobatic types disadvantage also went make some suggestions re vamping existing rules Scale categories number responses over whelming received quite lengthy very good comments/thoughts subject came several modelers still arevery much involved CL Scale ac tivities space does permit printing re sponses will best summarize important points Almost responses unanimous sev eral areas 1 dont need change existing Sport Scale rules must have better judging interpretation/application rules generate interest 2 Profile Scale OK however should considered entry-level event 3 AMA CL Precision Scale should dropped June 1989 181 ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE THE FLEX-MO UNT FOR 40 AND 60 SIZE ENGINES Reduces Airframe Noise Isolates Engine Vibration Versatile 3 & 4 Hole Mount Universal Mounting System PLANES1226 E Ave J-12 lable through better Hobby Shops Dealer ributor Inquiries Invited FM-60 FLEX MOUNT 60 Accepts Front-Intake 60 Engines Inclodes necessary moonting hardware Made USA favor FAI event First respondents felt proper applica tion existing rules would enhance Sport Scale event provide entrants equal chance event regardless type aircraft modeled concurred judges should give consideration points sophisticated WW II fighter over wellexecuted Taylor Cub both types match three-views respects have good workman ship etc should both able achieve good static scores might also during judging chores judges have disregard personal preferences aircraft Flight judging also area respondents felt needed great improvement complex model might employ several flight op tions electronically controlled felt so-called simple single-engined civilian aircraft could compete effectively Because limit six selectable flight options simple model has have possibly two operating features able fill out full flight plan Dont forget taxi lap touch-andgo can done simplest air craft counts four six allowable options key judges judge models basis prototype flew scale speed etc modeler know plane able fly well means practice practice practice About Profile Scale feeling among re spondents event might enjoyed added local event should considered official event status entry level full Scale competition Profile models accurately depict fullscale aircraft trying emulate also felt made official competitive event too would go way Profile Navy Carrieranother event entrylevel newcomers However rules soon changed original intent has now become sophisticated operationally two Scale Carrier events consensus leave Profile Scale local fun-flying kind event area Precision Scale no objection current rules written expressed ever responding indicated CL Preci sion Scale rules should done away en tirely FAI CL Scale rules adopted senior class Scale modeling suggested using FAI rules would obsolete current models might encour age building models affording US better opportunity fielding com petitive teams Scale World Champion ships believe Joe Eiben CD Scale judge Di rector National Plane Show 19751985 Nats Scale winner midSeventies pretty much summed up situation additional comments addition comments judging needs top-shelf order control dis crepancies need eliminate apathy Control Line flier Sport Scale flier multitude good RC Scale kits associated accessories market no reason event cannot flooded good-looking full-bodied aircraft flying excel lent flights seem constantly concentrating scratch-built models RC contingency enjoys fun flying good-looking Sport Scale mod els made kits CL Sport Scale mod eler doesnt look source means put ting together fine-looking great-flying model beyond Perhaps too cheap written cant buy decent kit fiberglass whatever install set retracts retract servo mini mum engineering have aircraft capa ble employing throttle operating flaps landing gear putting fine-looking Scale flight Inexpensive electronic control systems now available also need bring sport Eighties apathy manifests itself another area will look contents own maga zine will see just willing CL Scale mod elers contribute articles bolster ranks yourself know difficult just get contributions column Sure Scale Sport Scale Control Line fly ing certainly does enjoy participation once did however need quit looking regulated solutions problems will ing take initiative ourselves event needs good judges application existing rules need good-looking models fly well can promote particular event have good public appeal us attempting something stimulate interest Well guys other side coin certainly plenty food thought Hope hearing Northwest Regionals contest May 28-29 1989 Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR will fering AMA Precision Sport Scale events full contest details write John Thompson 182 Model Aviation FLEX-MOUNT 40 Accepts Front-Intake 25 toSO Engines Includes necessary moonting hardware VIBRATION IS KILLING YOUR PLANE FACT 40 TO 90 ENGINES INDUCE VIBRATION EXCEEDING 2505 INTO MODEL PLANES FACT UNTIL NOW LITTLE COULD BE DONE TO PROPERLY REDUCE ENGINE VIBRATION INTRODUCING VEND THE ONLY 3 AXES VIBRATION DAMPENING DEVICE FOR MODEL PLANES FEATURING NO PULL SHEAR OR TEAR MODES SPECIAL FUEL PROOF RUBBER COMPOSITION TYPICAL VIBRATION REDUCTION 70% MAX 85% FITS VIRTUALLY ALL FIREWALL ENGINE MOUNTS EFFECTIVE FOR ALL 25 TO 120 SIZE ENGINES FAIL-SAFE DESIGN THE VEND KIT COMES COMPLETE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND BUSHINGS TO ISOLATE FOUR MOUNTING POINTS ORDERING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $1200 PER KIT TO G&A PRODUCTS PO BOX 36025 SARASOTA FL 34233 813377-4252 FL RESIDENTS ADD 72 SALES TAX FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEND KIT SEND $200 CREDITED TO FIRST ORDER ARC AIRCRAFT 40-65 SIZE IAEROMSHARK EcuA SHARKS GET YOU TO THE FIELD QUICK WRITE OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG OR TO PLACE ORDER KINGSWAY ENTERPRISES l800621-7783 R/C AIRCRAFT AND HOBBY SUPPLY STORE 4901 RICHMOND*200 HOUSTON TX 77027 TS TRAINER & ST SHOULDER WING.. S 8495 LT LOW WING SPORT AEROBATIC----- $9195 $500 HANDLING-SHIPPINGADOBVa% TAX IN TX MCVISAAMxPMO UPS COD $3O0 SHARKS ARE ALMOST READY TO COVER GUALITY BUILT R/C AIRCRAFT FLYER DESCRISEDTOUGH AS NAILS ALL RALSA PARTS ARE MACHINE COT SHARD SANDED TO KXACT SIZE AND FIT FUSALAGE IS JIG SOILT S HAND SANDED WIHOS ARE BALSA SHEATED 1 LB FOAM CORE ONLY FINAL ASSEMBLY & COSERING TO INDIVIDOAL TASTE IS NESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SHARKS SHARKS COME AS SO IN SPAN SHOOLDER WINO TRAINER RO H SPAN SHOULDER WING INTERMEDIATE AERORATIC AS LOW WINO SPORT AEROBATIC AS TO 60 SIZE N/C AIRCRAFT RD IN SPAN FIBERGLASS COWL INCLUDED PATENT PEND CD 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 097424 telephone 503 942-7324 Please send comments contest activity reports especially photos CL Scale activity address listed very top column CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 72 discussion Anatoly appeared no really gave much thought built several engines pleased results testing versus standard-intake engine fuel fed front-mounted needle valve hole crankshaft central bore will note photo crankshaft bore large the Russian Combat engine bore size approximately 450 Another engine interest 25cc Russian Combat engine engine another series designs Anatoly Kohanivk features dual exhaust necessity rear-exhaust-type en gine Combat models order eliminate exhaust hitting directly foam wing leading edge structure exhaust timing 1500 intake 130ol32o crankshaft timing 30c32o ABDC 700 ATDC total duration 205 0207 0 crankshaft hole approximately 485 Combat engine utilized head clamp screwed case special four-pin spanner wrench used unscrew clamp glow plug replacement engine weighs al same US Nelson 15 Combat en gine Russian Team Race engine plastic fuel bowl shutoff beautiful work art FAI Team Race engines diesels better fuel economy backplate machined phenolic material act insulator keep fuel going crankcase cool photo does fuel shutoff/bowl unit justice have see actual article appreciate much work went its production did have time obtain timing num bers diesel engine Note utilized front mounting lug placed very close pro peller eliminate crankshaft whipping very important diesel engines Check photo see primer tube routed through cylinder fins exhaust opening al lows engine primed automatically refueled having prime exhaust manually Another engine design interest utilized Vladimir Fedosov CL Scale model particular engine designed expressly Scale model turboprop transport two main bearings support vertical shaft plus bearing horizontal output shaft carburetor designed specially en gine allow excellent idle good response high-speed throttle engine ran very smoothly exhibited variable-pitch propeller allowed prop go reverse pitch model could back up under power Check photo see link age worked variable propeller im pressed amount thought work went engine Beautiful workmanship problem going world champs wanted two places same time cant done modelers world puuuuuuuuuuum.. U p P p p P U U U U p p U uuuuuuuumumuu uum GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels *U * * *at * I I U U U U U U U U U U U i SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 0% Nitrornethane$1075 5%Nitrornethane$365$525$1275 10%Nitrometbane$415$5O$1475 15%Nitromethane$k30$635$1675 25%Nitrornthne$5J5$795$2195 35%Nitromethane$595$925$2695 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKEFUEL 10% Nitromethane$1425 15% Nitromethane$1625 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure INitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume Imethod percentage weight SIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourself Prices soSiect chorge ocithoot notice See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U EEEEEEEEEE NE UUEUE U U U U U U -1 516 Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 June 1989 183 U U U U I I p U U U U U U U U U U U ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 71, 181, 182, 183
FEBRUARY Northeast show time modelers usual swarmed hundreds WRAM Show County Center White Plains NY nw1y renovated facility provided space two levels about 150 exhibitors improved swap shop opera Impact Engineering produces stain tion food concessions special areas less steel sheets dressing up canopies model display/competition new arrange adding simulated access panels inpec mems seemed accommodate crowd much tion plates hatches etc various Top better past years didnt need Flite Byron Originals Warbirds culean effort get exhibit another Impact also displayed stainless steel Custom Canopy Detail Panel Assortments can As usual trip show two purposes opy kits include aU metallic detail dressing First see some modeling friends up windscreen sliding canopy etc sees occasions such per available Top Flite Warbirds A6-M Zero haps Nats Second look over exhib F4U Corsair P-47 Razorback P-40 Waritors wares see anything hawk also several Byron Originals Warstrictly RC-oriented show might used birds byor interest tothose CL particu panel detail kits provide array simu larly CL Scale lated panels access dOors inspection hatches years show did have abundance plates Fr full details price lists write Im new models/kits would much use pact Engineering CL modeler very large Giant Scale sizes Most years exhibitors Major Decals has added Nomenclature Sheets emphasizing hardware accessory as- its great ljne pressure-sensitive/water pecis hobby several items transfer decals nomenclature sheets include felt would interest CL such items No Step Rescue Warning No PUsh Danger much standard noImpact Engineering 2100 Stonehill Ct Ar- menclature found military aircraft No lington TX 75006 displayed several sizes menclature provided 40 60 Giant shock absorbing struts can used place sizes black white suit light- darkfixed wire struts retractable gear sys- colored aircraft tems Sport Scale models struts pro- Major Decals has also expanded its line 10 vided straight angled wheel 300 colors lett&s numbers include sizes upright offset yoke straight double- 34 in steps / full details wheel mounting struts made handle Major Decals write Northeast Graphics 21 three classes model weights 5-8 lb 8-12 lb Fisher Ave East Longmeadow MA 01028 12-18 lb struts equipped scissorlink assemblies otherwise plain nature Additions and/or attachments would have added use Precision Scale-type models June 1989 71 Control Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 ne cuin handy device have workshop Use keep X-Acto blades sharp info column CL Scale modeler Charles Bauer displays modeling skills Top Flite booth WRAM Show Hes demon strafing correct method applying MonoKote covering wing Impact Engineering produces steelThe EDJER wish and-aluminum shock struts Sport Scale models available various sizes Continued page 181 weight-carrying capacites T Profile Scale WW II Japanese Kawanishi H6K-4 Mavis work Merle Mohring Rialto CA Power 4 Cox 049 Baby Bee engines Model large65-in wingspan has wheels neatly concealed fuselage wing tip floats flies well Wheel arrangement might Interest wanting make full-bodIed versions seaplanes competition flying Bill talks Profile Scale events competition month just over two points Thats less 10and whole lot less 18 cant accept contention couple minor errors Square Eight should result downgrade least two FAI points Square Eight two consecutive maneuv ers rememberRMcM find 16 corners 16 sides 16 angles eight top bottom elevations four intersections four maneuver segments should congruent plus opportunity infinite number glitches bobbles Any could flawed greater lesser degree FAt judge downgrades full point minor mistake suggest contend scores would zeroeven before multiply ing K-factor have seen few Square Eights didnt have least half-dozen minor errors because corner radius exceeds mandated 210 meters Although disappointed facetious manner addressed Dons evalua tion judging Kiev dont disagree conclusionsand neither would Don cause comments illustrate exactly point Don attempting get across Let expand As say what judges should looking clearly spelled Out rule book Shapes sizes intersections corners elevations No question about However well know Henri aint theyre seeingwhether know number things subcon sciously influence Stunt judges fact brought up two themone support po sition supposedly undermine US approach took exception Windy Urtnowskis use word excitement describe Jimmy Casales victory 1988 US Nats said dont know what excitement connection Precision Aerobatics Yet discus sing noise level US engines earlier paragraph wondered Americans give away impression points last time looked Henri neither quiet muf flers nor excitement listed FAI rule book item pilot can gain flight points Nonetheless both know impres sions influence judges no matter objective try Oftentimes fliers dead fundamentals subjective items separate winners also rans Excitement does count Al Rabe has proven beautiful near-scale Stunters fly well can beat better Stunters dont create equal excitement Jimmy Casale mold earlier whiz-bang Stunters such Lou Andrews Hal de Bolt Davey Slagle has proven fast flashy showmanlike approach pattern can generate excitement g scores good friend West Germany has shown excitement good-flying bi plane can generate scores excess what himself felt deserving experi enced judges No Don MeClave wasnt discovering geometry etc important American teams havent garnered record numbers World Cham pionship medals through ignorance either FAI scoring system demands Stunt pattern simply relaying facts eager army American Stunt fliers facts although world Stunt fraternity has embraced exciting American innova tions arent buying currently popular American style fast flashy patterns Thats saying got beat no question about Wed prefer win Heres think need improve Lets try win again cant agree state ments individual problems accepting reality think battle-cry tough competitor accepts losing hopes re gain title Quite praiseworthy actually Dont think CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 tool tems times have frustrated trying sharpen X-Acto blade give up throw blade away insert new handle EDJER seems answer problem EDJER comes equipped reversible sharpening block contains two 200-grit ce ramic stones used sharpening No 11 No 16 blades saddlelike device place X-Acto handle blade place holds blade exact sharpen ing angle blades few strokes over stone puts edge back blade full details about device drop line EDJER PO Box 8 Moorpark CA 93020 Harry Higley CL friend has great line taps dies hex wrenches long drills prop hub nuts fit engine shafts nuts bolts screws other items modelers use No trip show would complete visit ever-growing assortment specialty items complete listing Harrys wares write Harry B Higley & Son Inc PO Box 532 Glenwood IL 60425 last thought newcomer sport model aviation might attending type show Dont hesitant picking up brochures catalogs handouts can exhibitors catalogs brochures reminder what saw show serve product reference library until next years show Response something hope write about event what might seem controversial manner case January 1989 column wrote about some Mike Kevilles Lakewood CA thoughts comments Sport Scale event youll recall Mike felt Sport Scale event getting too complex civiliantype aircraft models especially nonaerobatic types disadvantage also went make some suggestions re vamping existing rules Scale categories number responses over whelming received quite lengthy very good comments/thoughts subject came several modelers still arevery much involved CL Scale ac tivities space does permit printing re sponses will best summarize important points Almost responses unanimous sev eral areas 1 dont need change existing Sport Scale rules must have better judging interpretation/application rules generate interest 2 Profile Scale OK however should considered entry-level event 3 AMA CL Precision Scale should dropped June 1989 181 ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE THE FLEX-MO UNT FOR 40 AND 60 SIZE ENGINES Reduces Airframe Noise Isolates Engine Vibration Versatile 3 & 4 Hole Mount Universal Mounting System PLANES1226 E Ave J-12 lable through better Hobby Shops Dealer ributor Inquiries Invited FM-60 FLEX MOUNT 60 Accepts Front-Intake 60 Engines Inclodes necessary moonting hardware Made USA favor FAI event First respondents felt proper applica tion existing rules would enhance Sport Scale event provide entrants equal chance event regardless type aircraft modeled concurred judges should give consideration points sophisticated WW II fighter over wellexecuted Taylor Cub both types match three-views respects have good workman ship etc should both able achieve good static scores might also during judging chores judges have disregard personal preferences aircraft Flight judging also area respondents felt needed great improvement complex model might employ several flight op tions electronically controlled felt so-called simple single-engined civilian aircraft could compete effectively Because limit six selectable flight options simple model has have possibly two operating features able fill out full flight plan Dont forget taxi lap touch-andgo can done simplest air craft counts four six allowable options key judges judge models basis prototype flew scale speed etc modeler know plane able fly well means practice practice practice About Profile Scale feeling among re spondents event might enjoyed added local event should considered official event status entry level full Scale competition Profile models accurately depict fullscale aircraft trying emulate also felt made official competitive event too would go way Profile Navy Carrieranother event entrylevel newcomers However rules soon changed original intent has now become sophisticated operationally two Scale Carrier events consensus leave Profile Scale local fun-flying kind event area Precision Scale no objection current rules written expressed ever responding indicated CL Preci sion Scale rules should done away en tirely FAI CL Scale rules adopted senior class Scale modeling suggested using FAI rules would obsolete current models might encour age building models affording US better opportunity fielding com petitive teams Scale World Champion ships believe Joe Eiben CD Scale judge Di rector National Plane Show 19751985 Nats Scale winner midSeventies pretty much summed up situation additional comments addition comments judging needs top-shelf order control dis crepancies need eliminate apathy Control Line flier Sport Scale flier multitude good RC Scale kits associated accessories market no reason event cannot flooded good-looking full-bodied aircraft flying excel lent flights seem constantly concentrating scratch-built models RC contingency enjoys fun flying good-looking Sport Scale mod els made kits CL Sport Scale mod eler doesnt look source means put ting together fine-looking great-flying model beyond Perhaps too cheap written cant buy decent kit fiberglass whatever install set retracts retract servo mini mum engineering have aircraft capa ble employing throttle operating flaps landing gear putting fine-looking Scale flight Inexpensive electronic control systems now available also need bring sport Eighties apathy manifests itself another area will look contents own maga zine will see just willing CL Scale mod elers contribute articles bolster ranks yourself know difficult just get contributions column Sure Scale Sport Scale Control Line fly ing certainly does enjoy participation once did however need quit looking regulated solutions problems will ing take initiative ourselves event needs good judges application existing rules need good-looking models fly well can promote particular event have good public appeal us attempting something stimulate interest Well guys other side coin certainly plenty food thought Hope hearing Northwest Regionals contest May 28-29 1989 Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR will fering AMA Precision Sport Scale events full contest details write John Thompson 182 Model Aviation FLEX-MOUNT 40 Accepts Front-Intake 25 toSO Engines Includes necessary moonting hardware VIBRATION IS KILLING YOUR PLANE FACT 40 TO 90 ENGINES INDUCE VIBRATION EXCEEDING 2505 INTO MODEL PLANES FACT UNTIL NOW LITTLE COULD BE DONE TO PROPERLY REDUCE ENGINE VIBRATION INTRODUCING VEND THE ONLY 3 AXES VIBRATION DAMPENING DEVICE FOR MODEL PLANES FEATURING NO PULL SHEAR OR TEAR MODES SPECIAL FUEL PROOF RUBBER COMPOSITION TYPICAL VIBRATION REDUCTION 70% MAX 85% FITS VIRTUALLY ALL FIREWALL ENGINE MOUNTS EFFECTIVE FOR ALL 25 TO 120 SIZE ENGINES FAIL-SAFE DESIGN THE VEND KIT COMES COMPLETE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND BUSHINGS TO ISOLATE FOUR MOUNTING POINTS ORDERING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $1200 PER KIT TO G&A PRODUCTS PO BOX 36025 SARASOTA FL 34233 813377-4252 FL RESIDENTS ADD 72 SALES TAX FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEND KIT SEND $200 CREDITED TO FIRST ORDER ARC AIRCRAFT 40-65 SIZE IAEROMSHARK EcuA SHARKS GET YOU TO THE FIELD QUICK WRITE OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG OR TO PLACE ORDER KINGSWAY ENTERPRISES l800621-7783 R/C AIRCRAFT AND HOBBY SUPPLY STORE 4901 RICHMOND*200 HOUSTON TX 77027 TS TRAINER & ST SHOULDER WING.. S 8495 LT LOW WING SPORT AEROBATIC----- $9195 $500 HANDLING-SHIPPINGADOBVa% TAX IN TX MCVISAAMxPMO UPS COD $3O0 SHARKS ARE ALMOST READY TO COVER GUALITY BUILT R/C AIRCRAFT FLYER DESCRISEDTOUGH AS NAILS ALL RALSA PARTS ARE MACHINE COT SHARD SANDED TO KXACT SIZE AND FIT FUSALAGE IS JIG SOILT S HAND SANDED WIHOS ARE BALSA SHEATED 1 LB FOAM CORE ONLY FINAL ASSEMBLY & COSERING TO INDIVIDOAL TASTE IS NESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SHARKS SHARKS COME AS SO IN SPAN SHOOLDER WINO TRAINER RO H SPAN SHOULDER WING INTERMEDIATE AERORATIC AS LOW WINO SPORT AEROBATIC AS TO 60 SIZE N/C AIRCRAFT RD IN SPAN FIBERGLASS COWL INCLUDED PATENT PEND CD 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 097424 telephone 503 942-7324 Please send comments contest activity reports especially photos CL Scale activity address listed very top column CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 72 discussion Anatoly appeared no really gave much thought built several engines pleased results testing versus standard-intake engine fuel fed front-mounted needle valve hole crankshaft central bore will note photo crankshaft bore large the Russian Combat engine bore size approximately 450 Another engine interest 25cc Russian Combat engine engine another series designs Anatoly Kohanivk features dual exhaust necessity rear-exhaust-type en gine Combat models order eliminate exhaust hitting directly foam wing leading edge structure exhaust timing 1500 intake 130ol32o crankshaft timing 30c32o ABDC 700 ATDC total duration 205 0207 0 crankshaft hole approximately 485 Combat engine utilized head clamp screwed case special four-pin spanner wrench used unscrew clamp glow plug replacement engine weighs al same US Nelson 15 Combat en gine Russian Team Race engine plastic fuel bowl shutoff beautiful work art FAI Team Race engines diesels better fuel economy backplate machined phenolic material act insulator keep fuel going crankcase cool photo does fuel shutoff/bowl unit justice have see actual article appreciate much work went its production did have time obtain timing num bers diesel engine Note utilized front mounting lug placed very close pro peller eliminate crankshaft whipping very important diesel engines Check photo see primer tube routed through cylinder fins exhaust opening al lows engine primed automatically refueled having prime exhaust manually Another engine design interest utilized Vladimir Fedosov CL Scale model particular engine designed expressly Scale model turboprop transport two main bearings support vertical shaft plus bearing horizontal output shaft carburetor designed specially en gine allow excellent idle good response high-speed throttle engine ran very smoothly exhibited variable-pitch propeller allowed prop go reverse pitch model could back up under power Check photo see link age worked variable propeller im pressed amount thought work went engine Beautiful workmanship problem going world champs wanted two places same time cant done modelers world puuuuuuuuuuum.. U p P p p P U U U U p p U uuuuuuuumumuu uum GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels *U * * *at * I I U U U U U U U U U U U i SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 0% Nitrornethane$1075 5%Nitrornethane$365$525$1275 10%Nitrometbane$415$5O$1475 15%Nitromethane$k30$635$1675 25%Nitrornthne$5J5$795$2195 35%Nitromethane$595$925$2695 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKEFUEL 10% Nitromethane$1425 15% Nitromethane$1625 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure INitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume Imethod percentage weight SIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourself Prices soSiect chorge ocithoot notice See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U EEEEEEEEEE NE UUEUE U U U U U U -1 516 Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 June 1989 183 U U U U I I p U U U U U U U U U U U ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 71, 181, 182, 183
FEBRUARY Northeast show time modelers usual swarmed hundreds WRAM Show County Center White Plains NY nw1y renovated facility provided space two levels about 150 exhibitors improved swap shop opera Impact Engineering produces stain tion food concessions special areas less steel sheets dressing up canopies model display/competition new arrange adding simulated access panels inpec mems seemed accommodate crowd much tion plates hatches etc various Top better past years didnt need Flite Byron Originals Warbirds culean effort get exhibit another Impact also displayed stainless steel Custom Canopy Detail Panel Assortments can As usual trip show two purposes opy kits include aU metallic detail dressing First see some modeling friends up windscreen sliding canopy etc sees occasions such per available Top Flite Warbirds A6-M Zero haps Nats Second look over exhib F4U Corsair P-47 Razorback P-40 Waritors wares see anything hawk also several Byron Originals Warstrictly RC-oriented show might used birds byor interest tothose CL particu panel detail kits provide array simu larly CL Scale lated panels access dOors inspection hatches years show did have abundance plates Fr full details price lists write Im new models/kits would much use pact Engineering CL modeler very large Giant Scale sizes Most years exhibitors Major Decals has added Nomenclature Sheets emphasizing hardware accessory as- its great ljne pressure-sensitive/water pecis hobby several items transfer decals nomenclature sheets include felt would interest CL such items No Step Rescue Warning No PUsh Danger much standard noImpact Engineering 2100 Stonehill Ct Ar- menclature found military aircraft No lington TX 75006 displayed several sizes menclature provided 40 60 Giant shock absorbing struts can used place sizes black white suit light- darkfixed wire struts retractable gear sys- colored aircraft tems Sport Scale models struts pro- Major Decals has also expanded its line 10 vided straight angled wheel 300 colors lett&s numbers include sizes upright offset yoke straight double- 34 in steps / full details wheel mounting struts made handle Major Decals write Northeast Graphics 21 three classes model weights 5-8 lb 8-12 lb Fisher Ave East Longmeadow MA 01028 12-18 lb struts equipped scissorlink assemblies otherwise plain nature Additions and/or attachments would have added use Precision Scale-type models June 1989 71 Control Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 ne cuin handy device have workshop Use keep X-Acto blades sharp info column CL Scale modeler Charles Bauer displays modeling skills Top Flite booth WRAM Show Hes demon strafing correct method applying MonoKote covering wing Impact Engineering produces steelThe EDJER wish and-aluminum shock struts Sport Scale models available various sizes Continued page 181 weight-carrying capacites T Profile Scale WW II Japanese Kawanishi H6K-4 Mavis work Merle Mohring Rialto CA Power 4 Cox 049 Baby Bee engines Model large65-in wingspan has wheels neatly concealed fuselage wing tip floats flies well Wheel arrangement might Interest wanting make full-bodIed versions seaplanes competition flying Bill talks Profile Scale events competition month just over two points Thats less 10and whole lot less 18 cant accept contention couple minor errors Square Eight should result downgrade least two FAI points Square Eight two consecutive maneuv ers rememberRMcM find 16 corners 16 sides 16 angles eight top bottom elevations four intersections four maneuver segments should congruent plus opportunity infinite number glitches bobbles Any could flawed greater lesser degree FAt judge downgrades full point minor mistake suggest contend scores would zeroeven before multiply ing K-factor have seen few Square Eights didnt have least half-dozen minor errors because corner radius exceeds mandated 210 meters Although disappointed facetious manner addressed Dons evalua tion judging Kiev dont disagree conclusionsand neither would Don cause comments illustrate exactly point Don attempting get across Let expand As say what judges should looking clearly spelled Out rule book Shapes sizes intersections corners elevations No question about However well know Henri aint theyre seeingwhether know number things subcon sciously influence Stunt judges fact brought up two themone support po sition supposedly undermine US approach took exception Windy Urtnowskis use word excitement describe Jimmy Casales victory 1988 US Nats said dont know what excitement connection Precision Aerobatics Yet discus sing noise level US engines earlier paragraph wondered Americans give away impression points last time looked Henri neither quiet muf flers nor excitement listed FAI rule book item pilot can gain flight points Nonetheless both know impres sions influence judges no matter objective try Oftentimes fliers dead fundamentals subjective items separate winners also rans Excitement does count Al Rabe has proven beautiful near-scale Stunters fly well can beat better Stunters dont create equal excitement Jimmy Casale mold earlier whiz-bang Stunters such Lou Andrews Hal de Bolt Davey Slagle has proven fast flashy showmanlike approach pattern can generate excitement g scores good friend West Germany has shown excitement good-flying bi plane can generate scores excess what himself felt deserving experi enced judges No Don MeClave wasnt discovering geometry etc important American teams havent garnered record numbers World Cham pionship medals through ignorance either FAI scoring system demands Stunt pattern simply relaying facts eager army American Stunt fliers facts although world Stunt fraternity has embraced exciting American innova tions arent buying currently popular American style fast flashy patterns Thats saying got beat no question about Wed prefer win Heres think need improve Lets try win again cant agree state ments individual problems accepting reality think battle-cry tough competitor accepts losing hopes re gain title Quite praiseworthy actually Dont think CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 tool tems times have frustrated trying sharpen X-Acto blade give up throw blade away insert new handle EDJER seems answer problem EDJER comes equipped reversible sharpening block contains two 200-grit ce ramic stones used sharpening No 11 No 16 blades saddlelike device place X-Acto handle blade place holds blade exact sharpen ing angle blades few strokes over stone puts edge back blade full details about device drop line EDJER PO Box 8 Moorpark CA 93020 Harry Higley CL friend has great line taps dies hex wrenches long drills prop hub nuts fit engine shafts nuts bolts screws other items modelers use No trip show would complete visit ever-growing assortment specialty items complete listing Harrys wares write Harry B Higley & Son Inc PO Box 532 Glenwood IL 60425 last thought newcomer sport model aviation might attending type show Dont hesitant picking up brochures catalogs handouts can exhibitors catalogs brochures reminder what saw show serve product reference library until next years show Response something hope write about event what might seem controversial manner case January 1989 column wrote about some Mike Kevilles Lakewood CA thoughts comments Sport Scale event youll recall Mike felt Sport Scale event getting too complex civiliantype aircraft models especially nonaerobatic types disadvantage also went make some suggestions re vamping existing rules Scale categories number responses over whelming received quite lengthy very good comments/thoughts subject came several modelers still arevery much involved CL Scale ac tivities space does permit printing re sponses will best summarize important points Almost responses unanimous sev eral areas 1 dont need change existing Sport Scale rules must have better judging interpretation/application rules generate interest 2 Profile Scale OK however should considered entry-level event 3 AMA CL Precision Scale should dropped June 1989 181 ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE THE FLEX-MO UNT FOR 40 AND 60 SIZE ENGINES Reduces Airframe Noise Isolates Engine Vibration Versatile 3 & 4 Hole Mount Universal Mounting System PLANES1226 E Ave J-12 lable through better Hobby Shops Dealer ributor Inquiries Invited FM-60 FLEX MOUNT 60 Accepts Front-Intake 60 Engines Inclodes necessary moonting hardware Made USA favor FAI event First respondents felt proper applica tion existing rules would enhance Sport Scale event provide entrants equal chance event regardless type aircraft modeled concurred judges should give consideration points sophisticated WW II fighter over wellexecuted Taylor Cub both types match three-views respects have good workman ship etc should both able achieve good static scores might also during judging chores judges have disregard personal preferences aircraft Flight judging also area respondents felt needed great improvement complex model might employ several flight op tions electronically controlled felt so-called simple single-engined civilian aircraft could compete effectively Because limit six selectable flight options simple model has have possibly two operating features able fill out full flight plan Dont forget taxi lap touch-andgo can done simplest air craft counts four six allowable options key judges judge models basis prototype flew scale speed etc modeler know plane able fly well means practice practice practice About Profile Scale feeling among re spondents event might enjoyed added local event should considered official event status entry level full Scale competition Profile models accurately depict fullscale aircraft trying emulate also felt made official competitive event too would go way Profile Navy Carrieranother event entrylevel newcomers However rules soon changed original intent has now become sophisticated operationally two Scale Carrier events consensus leave Profile Scale local fun-flying kind event area Precision Scale no objection current rules written expressed ever responding indicated CL Preci sion Scale rules should done away en tirely FAI CL Scale rules adopted senior class Scale modeling suggested using FAI rules would obsolete current models might encour age building models affording US better opportunity fielding com petitive teams Scale World Champion ships believe Joe Eiben CD Scale judge Di rector National Plane Show 19751985 Nats Scale winner midSeventies pretty much summed up situation additional comments addition comments judging needs top-shelf order control dis crepancies need eliminate apathy Control Line flier Sport Scale flier multitude good RC Scale kits associated accessories market no reason event cannot flooded good-looking full-bodied aircraft flying excel lent flights seem constantly concentrating scratch-built models RC contingency enjoys fun flying good-looking Sport Scale mod els made kits CL Sport Scale mod eler doesnt look source means put ting together fine-looking great-flying model beyond Perhaps too cheap written cant buy decent kit fiberglass whatever install set retracts retract servo mini mum engineering have aircraft capa ble employing throttle operating flaps landing gear putting fine-looking Scale flight Inexpensive electronic control systems now available also need bring sport Eighties apathy manifests itself another area will look contents own maga zine will see just willing CL Scale mod elers contribute articles bolster ranks yourself know difficult just get contributions column Sure Scale Sport Scale Control Line fly ing certainly does enjoy participation once did however need quit looking regulated solutions problems will ing take initiative ourselves event needs good judges application existing rules need good-looking models fly well can promote particular event have good public appeal us attempting something stimulate interest Well guys other side coin certainly plenty food thought Hope hearing Northwest Regionals contest May 28-29 1989 Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR will fering AMA Precision Sport Scale events full contest details write John Thompson 182 Model Aviation FLEX-MOUNT 40 Accepts Front-Intake 25 toSO Engines Includes necessary moonting hardware VIBRATION IS KILLING YOUR PLANE FACT 40 TO 90 ENGINES INDUCE VIBRATION EXCEEDING 2505 INTO MODEL PLANES FACT UNTIL NOW LITTLE COULD BE DONE TO PROPERLY REDUCE ENGINE VIBRATION INTRODUCING VEND THE ONLY 3 AXES VIBRATION DAMPENING DEVICE FOR MODEL PLANES FEATURING NO PULL SHEAR OR TEAR MODES SPECIAL FUEL PROOF RUBBER COMPOSITION TYPICAL VIBRATION REDUCTION 70% MAX 85% FITS VIRTUALLY ALL FIREWALL ENGINE MOUNTS EFFECTIVE FOR ALL 25 TO 120 SIZE ENGINES FAIL-SAFE DESIGN THE VEND KIT COMES COMPLETE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND BUSHINGS TO ISOLATE FOUR MOUNTING POINTS ORDERING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $1200 PER KIT TO G&A PRODUCTS PO BOX 36025 SARASOTA FL 34233 813377-4252 FL RESIDENTS ADD 72 SALES TAX FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEND KIT SEND $200 CREDITED TO FIRST ORDER ARC AIRCRAFT 40-65 SIZE IAEROMSHARK EcuA SHARKS GET YOU TO THE FIELD QUICK WRITE OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG OR TO PLACE ORDER KINGSWAY ENTERPRISES l800621-7783 R/C AIRCRAFT AND HOBBY SUPPLY STORE 4901 RICHMOND*200 HOUSTON TX 77027 TS TRAINER & ST SHOULDER WING.. S 8495 LT LOW WING SPORT AEROBATIC----- $9195 $500 HANDLING-SHIPPINGADOBVa% TAX IN TX MCVISAAMxPMO UPS COD $3O0 SHARKS ARE ALMOST READY TO COVER GUALITY BUILT R/C AIRCRAFT FLYER DESCRISEDTOUGH AS NAILS ALL RALSA PARTS ARE MACHINE COT SHARD SANDED TO KXACT SIZE AND FIT FUSALAGE IS JIG SOILT S HAND SANDED WIHOS ARE BALSA SHEATED 1 LB FOAM CORE ONLY FINAL ASSEMBLY & COSERING TO INDIVIDOAL TASTE IS NESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SHARKS SHARKS COME AS SO IN SPAN SHOOLDER WINO TRAINER RO H SPAN SHOULDER WING INTERMEDIATE AERORATIC AS LOW WINO SPORT AEROBATIC AS TO 60 SIZE N/C AIRCRAFT RD IN SPAN FIBERGLASS COWL INCLUDED PATENT PEND CD 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 097424 telephone 503 942-7324 Please send comments contest activity reports especially photos CL Scale activity address listed very top column CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 72 discussion Anatoly appeared no really gave much thought built several engines pleased results testing versus standard-intake engine fuel fed front-mounted needle valve hole crankshaft central bore will note photo crankshaft bore large the Russian Combat engine bore size approximately 450 Another engine interest 25cc Russian Combat engine engine another series designs Anatoly Kohanivk features dual exhaust necessity rear-exhaust-type en gine Combat models order eliminate exhaust hitting directly foam wing leading edge structure exhaust timing 1500 intake 130ol32o crankshaft timing 30c32o ABDC 700 ATDC total duration 205 0207 0 crankshaft hole approximately 485 Combat engine utilized head clamp screwed case special four-pin spanner wrench used unscrew clamp glow plug replacement engine weighs al same US Nelson 15 Combat en gine Russian Team Race engine plastic fuel bowl shutoff beautiful work art FAI Team Race engines diesels better fuel economy backplate machined phenolic material act insulator keep fuel going crankcase cool photo does fuel shutoff/bowl unit justice have see actual article appreciate much work went its production did have time obtain timing num bers diesel engine Note utilized front mounting lug placed very close pro peller eliminate crankshaft whipping very important diesel engines Check photo see primer tube routed through cylinder fins exhaust opening al lows engine primed automatically refueled having prime exhaust manually Another engine design interest utilized Vladimir Fedosov CL Scale model particular engine designed expressly Scale model turboprop transport two main bearings support vertical shaft plus bearing horizontal output shaft carburetor designed specially en gine allow excellent idle good response high-speed throttle engine ran very smoothly exhibited variable-pitch propeller allowed prop go reverse pitch model could back up under power Check photo see link age worked variable propeller im pressed amount thought work went engine Beautiful workmanship problem going world champs wanted two places same time cant done modelers world puuuuuuuuuuum.. U p P p p P U U U U p p U uuuuuuuumumuu uum GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels *U * * *at * I I U U U U U U U U U U U i SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 0% Nitrornethane$1075 5%Nitrornethane$365$525$1275 10%Nitrometbane$415$5O$1475 15%Nitromethane$k30$635$1675 25%Nitrornthne$5J5$795$2195 35%Nitromethane$595$925$2695 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKEFUEL 10% Nitromethane$1425 15% Nitromethane$1625 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure INitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume Imethod percentage weight SIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourself Prices soSiect chorge ocithoot notice See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U EEEEEEEEEE NE UUEUE U U U U U U -1 516 Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 June 1989 183 U U U U I I p U U U U U U U U U U U ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 71, 181, 182, 183
FEBRUARY Northeast show time modelers usual swarmed hundreds WRAM Show County Center White Plains NY nw1y renovated facility provided space two levels about 150 exhibitors improved swap shop opera Impact Engineering produces stain tion food concessions special areas less steel sheets dressing up canopies model display/competition new arrange adding simulated access panels inpec mems seemed accommodate crowd much tion plates hatches etc various Top better past years didnt need Flite Byron Originals Warbirds culean effort get exhibit another Impact also displayed stainless steel Custom Canopy Detail Panel Assortments can As usual trip show two purposes opy kits include aU metallic detail dressing First see some modeling friends up windscreen sliding canopy etc sees occasions such per available Top Flite Warbirds A6-M Zero haps Nats Second look over exhib F4U Corsair P-47 Razorback P-40 Waritors wares see anything hawk also several Byron Originals Warstrictly RC-oriented show might used birds byor interest tothose CL particu panel detail kits provide array simu larly CL Scale lated panels access dOors inspection hatches years show did have abundance plates Fr full details price lists write Im new models/kits would much use pact Engineering CL modeler very large Giant Scale sizes Most years exhibitors Major Decals has added Nomenclature Sheets emphasizing hardware accessory as- its great ljne pressure-sensitive/water pecis hobby several items transfer decals nomenclature sheets include felt would interest CL such items No Step Rescue Warning No PUsh Danger much standard noImpact Engineering 2100 Stonehill Ct Ar- menclature found military aircraft No lington TX 75006 displayed several sizes menclature provided 40 60 Giant shock absorbing struts can used place sizes black white suit light- darkfixed wire struts retractable gear sys- colored aircraft tems Sport Scale models struts pro- Major Decals has also expanded its line 10 vided straight angled wheel 300 colors lett&s numbers include sizes upright offset yoke straight double- 34 in steps / full details wheel mounting struts made handle Major Decals write Northeast Graphics 21 three classes model weights 5-8 lb 8-12 lb Fisher Ave East Longmeadow MA 01028 12-18 lb struts equipped scissorlink assemblies otherwise plain nature Additions and/or attachments would have added use Precision Scale-type models June 1989 71 Control Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 ne cuin handy device have workshop Use keep X-Acto blades sharp info column CL Scale modeler Charles Bauer displays modeling skills Top Flite booth WRAM Show Hes demon strafing correct method applying MonoKote covering wing Impact Engineering produces steelThe EDJER wish and-aluminum shock struts Sport Scale models available various sizes Continued page 181 weight-carrying capacites T Profile Scale WW II Japanese Kawanishi H6K-4 Mavis work Merle Mohring Rialto CA Power 4 Cox 049 Baby Bee engines Model large65-in wingspan has wheels neatly concealed fuselage wing tip floats flies well Wheel arrangement might Interest wanting make full-bodIed versions seaplanes competition flying Bill talks Profile Scale events competition month just over two points Thats less 10and whole lot less 18 cant accept contention couple minor errors Square Eight should result downgrade least two FAI points Square Eight two consecutive maneuv ers rememberRMcM find 16 corners 16 sides 16 angles eight top bottom elevations four intersections four maneuver segments should congruent plus opportunity infinite number glitches bobbles Any could flawed greater lesser degree FAt judge downgrades full point minor mistake suggest contend scores would zeroeven before multiply ing K-factor have seen few Square Eights didnt have least half-dozen minor errors because corner radius exceeds mandated 210 meters Although disappointed facetious manner addressed Dons evalua tion judging Kiev dont disagree conclusionsand neither would Don cause comments illustrate exactly point Don attempting get across Let expand As say what judges should looking clearly spelled Out rule book Shapes sizes intersections corners elevations No question about However well know Henri aint theyre seeingwhether know number things subcon sciously influence Stunt judges fact brought up two themone support po sition supposedly undermine US approach took exception Windy Urtnowskis use word excitement describe Jimmy Casales victory 1988 US Nats said dont know what excitement connection Precision Aerobatics Yet discus sing noise level US engines earlier paragraph wondered Americans give away impression points last time looked Henri neither quiet muf flers nor excitement listed FAI rule book item pilot can gain flight points Nonetheless both know impres sions influence judges no matter objective try Oftentimes fliers dead fundamentals subjective items separate winners also rans Excitement does count Al Rabe has proven beautiful near-scale Stunters fly well can beat better Stunters dont create equal excitement Jimmy Casale mold earlier whiz-bang Stunters such Lou Andrews Hal de Bolt Davey Slagle has proven fast flashy showmanlike approach pattern can generate excitement g scores good friend West Germany has shown excitement good-flying bi plane can generate scores excess what himself felt deserving experi enced judges No Don MeClave wasnt discovering geometry etc important American teams havent garnered record numbers World Cham pionship medals through ignorance either FAI scoring system demands Stunt pattern simply relaying facts eager army American Stunt fliers facts although world Stunt fraternity has embraced exciting American innova tions arent buying currently popular American style fast flashy patterns Thats saying got beat no question about Wed prefer win Heres think need improve Lets try win again cant agree state ments individual problems accepting reality think battle-cry tough competitor accepts losing hopes re gain title Quite praiseworthy actually Dont think CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 tool tems times have frustrated trying sharpen X-Acto blade give up throw blade away insert new handle EDJER seems answer problem EDJER comes equipped reversible sharpening block contains two 200-grit ce ramic stones used sharpening No 11 No 16 blades saddlelike device place X-Acto handle blade place holds blade exact sharpen ing angle blades few strokes over stone puts edge back blade full details about device drop line EDJER PO Box 8 Moorpark CA 93020 Harry Higley CL friend has great line taps dies hex wrenches long drills prop hub nuts fit engine shafts nuts bolts screws other items modelers use No trip show would complete visit ever-growing assortment specialty items complete listing Harrys wares write Harry B Higley & Son Inc PO Box 532 Glenwood IL 60425 last thought newcomer sport model aviation might attending type show Dont hesitant picking up brochures catalogs handouts can exhibitors catalogs brochures reminder what saw show serve product reference library until next years show Response something hope write about event what might seem controversial manner case January 1989 column wrote about some Mike Kevilles Lakewood CA thoughts comments Sport Scale event youll recall Mike felt Sport Scale event getting too complex civiliantype aircraft models especially nonaerobatic types disadvantage also went make some suggestions re vamping existing rules Scale categories number responses over whelming received quite lengthy very good comments/thoughts subject came several modelers still arevery much involved CL Scale ac tivities space does permit printing re sponses will best summarize important points Almost responses unanimous sev eral areas 1 dont need change existing Sport Scale rules must have better judging interpretation/application rules generate interest 2 Profile Scale OK however should considered entry-level event 3 AMA CL Precision Scale should dropped June 1989 181 ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE THE FLEX-MO UNT FOR 40 AND 60 SIZE ENGINES Reduces Airframe Noise Isolates Engine Vibration Versatile 3 & 4 Hole Mount Universal Mounting System PLANES1226 E Ave J-12 lable through better Hobby Shops Dealer ributor Inquiries Invited FM-60 FLEX MOUNT 60 Accepts Front-Intake 60 Engines Inclodes necessary moonting hardware Made USA favor FAI event First respondents felt proper applica tion existing rules would enhance Sport Scale event provide entrants equal chance event regardless type aircraft modeled concurred judges should give consideration points sophisticated WW II fighter over wellexecuted Taylor Cub both types match three-views respects have good workman ship etc should both able achieve good static scores might also during judging chores judges have disregard personal preferences aircraft Flight judging also area respondents felt needed great improvement complex model might employ several flight op tions electronically controlled felt so-called simple single-engined civilian aircraft could compete effectively Because limit six selectable flight options simple model has have possibly two operating features able fill out full flight plan Dont forget taxi lap touch-andgo can done simplest air craft counts four six allowable options key judges judge models basis prototype flew scale speed etc modeler know plane able fly well means practice practice practice About Profile Scale feeling among re spondents event might enjoyed added local event should considered official event status entry level full Scale competition Profile models accurately depict fullscale aircraft trying emulate also felt made official competitive event too would go way Profile Navy Carrieranother event entrylevel newcomers However rules soon changed original intent has now become sophisticated operationally two Scale Carrier events consensus leave Profile Scale local fun-flying kind event area Precision Scale no objection current rules written expressed ever responding indicated CL Preci sion Scale rules should done away en tirely FAI CL Scale rules adopted senior class Scale modeling suggested using FAI rules would obsolete current models might encour age building models affording US better opportunity fielding com petitive teams Scale World Champion ships believe Joe Eiben CD Scale judge Di rector National Plane Show 19751985 Nats Scale winner midSeventies pretty much summed up situation additional comments addition comments judging needs top-shelf order control dis crepancies need eliminate apathy Control Line flier Sport Scale flier multitude good RC Scale kits associated accessories market no reason event cannot flooded good-looking full-bodied aircraft flying excel lent flights seem constantly concentrating scratch-built models RC contingency enjoys fun flying good-looking Sport Scale mod els made kits CL Sport Scale mod eler doesnt look source means put ting together fine-looking great-flying model beyond Perhaps too cheap written cant buy decent kit fiberglass whatever install set retracts retract servo mini mum engineering have aircraft capa ble employing throttle operating flaps landing gear putting fine-looking Scale flight Inexpensive electronic control systems now available also need bring sport Eighties apathy manifests itself another area will look contents own maga zine will see just willing CL Scale mod elers contribute articles bolster ranks yourself know difficult just get contributions column Sure Scale Sport Scale Control Line fly ing certainly does enjoy participation once did however need quit looking regulated solutions problems will ing take initiative ourselves event needs good judges application existing rules need good-looking models fly well can promote particular event have good public appeal us attempting something stimulate interest Well guys other side coin certainly plenty food thought Hope hearing Northwest Regionals contest May 28-29 1989 Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR will fering AMA Precision Sport Scale events full contest details write John Thompson 182 Model Aviation FLEX-MOUNT 40 Accepts Front-Intake 25 toSO Engines Includes necessary moonting hardware VIBRATION IS KILLING YOUR PLANE FACT 40 TO 90 ENGINES INDUCE VIBRATION EXCEEDING 2505 INTO MODEL PLANES FACT UNTIL NOW LITTLE COULD BE DONE TO PROPERLY REDUCE ENGINE VIBRATION INTRODUCING VEND THE ONLY 3 AXES VIBRATION DAMPENING DEVICE FOR MODEL PLANES FEATURING NO PULL SHEAR OR TEAR MODES SPECIAL FUEL PROOF RUBBER COMPOSITION TYPICAL VIBRATION REDUCTION 70% MAX 85% FITS VIRTUALLY ALL FIREWALL ENGINE MOUNTS EFFECTIVE FOR ALL 25 TO 120 SIZE ENGINES FAIL-SAFE DESIGN THE VEND KIT COMES COMPLETE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND BUSHINGS TO ISOLATE FOUR MOUNTING POINTS ORDERING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $1200 PER KIT TO G&A PRODUCTS PO BOX 36025 SARASOTA FL 34233 813377-4252 FL RESIDENTS ADD 72 SALES TAX FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEND KIT SEND $200 CREDITED TO FIRST ORDER ARC AIRCRAFT 40-65 SIZE IAEROMSHARK EcuA SHARKS GET YOU TO THE FIELD QUICK WRITE OR CALL FOR FREE CATALOG OR TO PLACE ORDER KINGSWAY ENTERPRISES l800621-7783 R/C AIRCRAFT AND HOBBY SUPPLY STORE 4901 RICHMOND*200 HOUSTON TX 77027 TS TRAINER & ST SHOULDER WING.. S 8495 LT LOW WING SPORT AEROBATIC----- $9195 $500 HANDLING-SHIPPINGADOBVa% TAX IN TX MCVISAAMxPMO UPS COD $3O0 SHARKS ARE ALMOST READY TO COVER GUALITY BUILT R/C AIRCRAFT FLYER DESCRISEDTOUGH AS NAILS ALL RALSA PARTS ARE MACHINE COT SHARD SANDED TO KXACT SIZE AND FIT FUSALAGE IS JIG SOILT S HAND SANDED WIHOS ARE BALSA SHEATED 1 LB FOAM CORE ONLY FINAL ASSEMBLY & COSERING TO INDIVIDOAL TASTE IS NESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SHARKS SHARKS COME AS SO IN SPAN SHOOLDER WINO TRAINER RO H SPAN SHOULDER WING INTERMEDIATE AERORATIC AS LOW WINO SPORT AEROBATIC AS TO 60 SIZE N/C AIRCRAFT RD IN SPAN FIBERGLASS COWL INCLUDED PATENT PEND CD 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 097424 telephone 503 942-7324 Please send comments contest activity reports especially photos CL Scale activity address listed very top column CL Speed/Hempel Continued page 72 discussion Anatoly appeared no really gave much thought built several engines pleased results testing versus standard-intake engine fuel fed front-mounted needle valve hole crankshaft central bore will note photo crankshaft bore large the Russian Combat engine bore size approximately 450 Another engine interest 25cc Russian Combat engine engine another series designs Anatoly Kohanivk features dual exhaust necessity rear-exhaust-type en gine Combat models order eliminate exhaust hitting directly foam wing leading edge structure exhaust timing 1500 intake 130ol32o crankshaft timing 30c32o ABDC 700 ATDC total duration 205 0207 0 crankshaft hole approximately 485 Combat engine utilized head clamp screwed case special four-pin spanner wrench used unscrew clamp glow plug replacement engine weighs al same US Nelson 15 Combat en gine Russian Team Race engine plastic fuel bowl shutoff beautiful work art FAI Team Race engines diesels better fuel economy backplate machined phenolic material act insulator keep fuel going crankcase cool photo does fuel shutoff/bowl unit justice have see actual article appreciate much work went its production did have time obtain timing num bers diesel engine Note utilized front mounting lug placed very close pro peller eliminate crankshaft whipping very important diesel engines Check photo see primer tube routed through cylinder fins exhaust opening al lows engine primed automatically refueled having prime exhaust manually Another engine design interest utilized Vladimir Fedosov CL Scale model particular engine designed expressly Scale model turboprop transport two main bearings support vertical shaft plus bearing horizontal output shaft carburetor designed specially en gine allow excellent idle good response high-speed throttle engine ran very smoothly exhibited variable-pitch propeller allowed prop go reverse pitch model could back up under power Check photo see link age worked variable propeller im pressed amount thought work went engine Beautiful workmanship problem going world champs wanted two places same time cant done modelers world puuuuuuuuuuum.. U p P p p P U U U U p p U uuuuuuuumumuu uum GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels *U * * *at * I I U U U U U U U U U U U i SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 0% Nitrornethane$1075 5%Nitrornethane$365$525$1275 10%Nitrometbane$415$5O$1475 15%Nitromethane$k30$635$1675 25%Nitrornthne$5J5$795$2195 35%Nitromethane$595$925$2695 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKEFUEL 10% Nitromethane$1425 15% Nitromethane$1625 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure INitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume Imethod percentage weight SIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourself Prices soSiect chorge ocithoot notice See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U EEEEEEEEEE NE UUEUE U U U U U U -1 516 Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 June 1989 183 U U U U I I p U U U U U U U U U U U ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE