BACK basics appears time time need review some basics get ting started particular area model ing Scale no exception addition sev eral readers mentioning recent corres pundence need get type information newcomers Gerry Deneau Aurora CO Sport Scale scoresheets major topic July column covering basics getting started Scale series articles Prob able Cause newsletter Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers material will probably earth-shattering very experienced Scale modeler can great help mod eler regardless other modeling experience le vel always wanted something Scale didnt know start Therefore over next few months will presenting informa tion getting started Sport Scale based ideas thoughts Gerry Deneau first step course choose sub ject choice generally influenced preferences full-sized aircraft gives opportunity creating model bestliked aircraft whether civilian military types WW present day superjets Creating model can ap proached several ways common methods building kits scratchbuilding method chosen will likely dictated past modeling experience kit builder will have re search market effort find kit plane wish build Since few CL kits being produced will have look toward RC kits being produced both quantity wide range subjects Conversion RC kits CL use fairly easy task Jerry dicated will covering subject future articles appears can use update conversion RC kits CL use last time covered subject real detail back December 1982 issue find out what kits available good over view can obtained reading Scale kit list ings publications such Radio Control Continued page 172 September 1989 71 Control Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 G&A Products claims Vend engine mounting kits reduce models airframe vibration consid erably thereby lengthening structural life reducing induced noise column Orin Humphries Seattle WA justly proud camouflaged Douglas B-26 Power two 35 engines placed third 87 Nats Bill Boss notes larger Scale mod els fly better also allow easier installation control systems exterior details Photo Bob Parker Ryan STA work Dave Mullins Seattle WA converted Sig RC kit uses 60-size engine Like B-26 example good research planning months column has details suggestions successful start CL Scale Photos Bob Parker VACUUM BAG LAY LiP VIDEO$3995 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 168 easily beautifully figured should inert unaffected other finishing materials decided further insure against incompatibil ity problems sanding down entire ship refinishing white epoxy has proven just about faultless sprayed over surface preparation results appeared beautiful exten sive complex trim colors addedred blue gold silver black dusty gold accent color Hours time tons masking tape devoured results worth looked great weight still reason able addition extra white epoxy Gung-ho finish up hurried out shop next day begin black-lining Letraset applicationthe final stages prior clear coating What wondering eyes should appear tiny hairline crack right wing fillet top wing course trembling hands probed crack quickly learned crack just surface evidence entire second fil let Model Magic paint lifted off un derlying Epoxolite Further inspections showed entire ship doing same thing After washing mouth out soap en suring no longer either suicidal ho mocidally inclined toward plane Shareen un tied hands once peeled layers down Epoxolite time spent time analyzing material itself What finally learned Epoxolite GAPLESS ARROW SHAFT HINGE KITS Kit Includes bes Bushing & Screws 3 SIZES 013 Wall Thickness 7/32 OD X 26$1195 9/32 OD X 30$1195 11/3200X33$1195 PHONE 313 664-3330 Send $100 & SASE Product List Samples Real Wood Veneer Skins Dealer Inquiries Welcome although hard truly cured should hard like rock Instead like hard rub ber Because chemical curing process complete repelled anything applied over case Im sure Perhaps mixed correctly perhaps bad batch factory As thought back over application remember Epoxolite seemed take longer set up past Perhaps should have clue have re moved before lever got finishing process case solution completely re move fillets down bare wood Dremel tool New fillets applied using fresh Epoxolite time fillets cured normally rock hard Since using SuperPoxy paint now merely applied two coats Super Poxy primer fillets masked off much wings could prevent having refinish repainted fuselage third time Im exactly sure moral story Perhaps wealth space-age goodies disposal incumbent us ensure compatibility through either testing examination instructions Plus sure know what expect material use doesnt meet expectations make darn sure remove stuff re place something does work right likely though just feels good tell somebody youve screwed up Confession good soulalthough lousy building airplanes responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation Zh SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-4011999 FANCY STICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-40L11999 TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena California 90247 CONTACT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 Buyers Guide Modelers Wishbook Sig various mail order catalogs RC Buyers Guide Sig Wishbook arc generally available hobby shop magazine sections Once have decided subject model size should considered suggested model should have wingspan falls within range 48 60 completed usu ally falls within weight range six nine pounds Models size range pro vide sufficient room easy installation con trol systems might include throttle control operating flaps bomb drop retractable landing gear also generally good flying models properly balanced powered nothing stop build ing model beyond suggested 60 should aware larger models could pose transportation problems heavier models have greater pull flight Scratch-building experienced mod eler poses problem subject choice also decision whether build pub lished full-sized plans draw ones own either case certain amount research will required find published plans obtain proper documentation three-views etc make full-sized plans modeler intends build plans number good sources obtain listings available plans major model magazines Model Aviation R/C Modeler Flying Models Model Builder QUAY BARBER MODELS 27106 BUTTERNUT ROG NOLMSTED OHIO 44070 1/4 KITS KIT P5ICESHIPPING DIT CARDS Y/GLASS/FOAM/CONSTRUCTION WITH DRAWINGS AND DATA FOR FORMULA 120 PYLON SPORT OR STANDOFF SCALE Manufacturer Hi~ Performancq SaiIpInes EIecfricxA#craft fY C ULPEPPER IMjF MODELS INC 2526 Washington DuhuqneIA 52001 31915834830 VACUUM BAG SYSTEM FOR WING CONSTRUCTION SUCKERKl1M$5995 4901 RICHMOND*2 FLY POWERMSSTER FULL FROM KINGSWAY 172 Model Aviation THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great performance Thermal Charger Wing Span Wing Area Motor Included 60 Inches 545 Sq Inches Leisure 05 Electric fl PREC ISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-51 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 have plans services plans have pub lished individual issues Addresses plan services can found almost sue magazines Scale modeler will drawing own plans number outlets three-view drawings documentation photos would required detailing such plans Some commonly known outlets information Bob Holman Plans Scale Model Research Repli-Tech International toric Aviation Album Scale Plans Photo Ser vice Scale Drawings Wylam Nye Peter Westburgs Scale Views Race Planes & Scale Drawings RS Hirsch Again have given addresses because can found ads appearing modeling maga zines Also please see item Notes NASA below information Scale data source list promises best country youre new Scale modeling ready start project generally question first choose subject buy kit look documentation Regardless whether youre beginner scratch-builder plans draws own plans might wise go slow beginning Scale project would wrong buy kit start plans model have decided build find cant find some portion doc umentation three-views photos proof color markings required properly com plete detail model competition purpos es Its always good practice choose sub ject collect necessary data before buy kit start building plans begin drawing own dont want get halfway through project find overlooked something few dollars spent three-views photos color markings documentation before starting project money well spent As talk coming months about getting started Sport Scale will taking fresh look Sport Scale rules some dif ficulties Scale building some hints tips installation controls operational features Notes NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers March/April issue Replica NASA newsletter President John Guenther talked about need help connec tion newsletter production about formal representation NASA within AMA district structure First need someone assist Stan Alexander present editor Replica chores associated production newslet ter Anyone computer/word processor inclination time help please contact Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nash ville TN 37211 Second John Guenther spoke need Scale modelers get involved report ing Scale activities around country Guen ther proposing AMA district NASA should have representatives Scale categories FF CL RC idea representative report NASA newsletter publication Scale activities within district related particular category activities might form contest re ports building tips rules proposals Anyone interested helping NASA rep particular Scale activity should contact John Guenther RR #3 Box 297A Borden IN 47016 also reported Scale data source list project headed up Claude McCullough well its way completion should avail able about time read column data source document will contain listings mu seums periodicals specialty magazines aviation books three-view photo sources items useful Scale modeler copy Scale Data Source List will given current NASA members will offered price yet established non-NASA mem bers Subsequent updates/additions list will made via NASA newsletter Replica said document will probably its kind country would appear youre NASA member now would good time join $6 membership fee will show support Scale model ing USA bring great newslet ter will get copy new Scale data document Send fee Bert Dugan 1 1090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Something new G&A Products PO Box 36025 Sarasota FL 34233 selling via mail order Vend Mount System made up set fuel-proof rubber bushings washers aluminum spacing material See accom panying sketch system new method attaching engine-bearing mounts models firewall according data presented re duces engine vibration considerably Reduced vi bration means longer life models basic structure control systems Mounting engine mount depending upon engine size can accomplished using bolt sizes #6 #8 #10 ts gen September 1989 173 -J VINYLWRITE CUSTOM LETFERING Providing elegant time saving economical finishing touch modelers U TO APPLY ering comes pres p aced prealignedsaving hours cutting fuss ________________ aligning individual fetters decals text custom cornputer cut 3M cast vinyl 2 mil thin 17 colors e8 type styles including Military Block 2 high NOW Al lAB LE Stenci 1 Color Outlining Priced right no minimum charge ~OTEE7mPremium example AM4 numbers 1/d high 1 PEEL OFF ThE CARRIER TAPEhigh 2 high P & H STEP BACK ADMIRE YOUR WORE. Call write cornplete info orders processed upon recAMAYOURE DONEpack & sample ITS FREE end shipped vie first dess VINYLWEITE CUSTOM ~ce gN~Custom Letter Today 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344The VIrJVLWRITE Way 818 363-7131 Ovom 6 PM Pacific airier CA 15 ai*I tiL erally meant used engines 45 larger can adopted smaller engines using smaller shoulder washers % fire wall area too small Further information can obtained about Vend Mounts sending SASE G&A Products address stated above Newsletters published clubs can great source finding out whats hap pening different parts country also contain building tips etc about aspects aeromodeling distribution newsletters confined club members Bob Furr present editor Orbiting Eagles Omaha Newsletter has indicated subscrip tions newsletter can anyone sending name address AMA number $10 Orbiting Eagles Newsletter 8147 Read St Omaha NE 68122 Please send comments contest activity reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 72 posal upgrade current 018 lines 021 however proposalCL-90-34was de feated CL Contest Boards Initial Vote Ed prop will cut just about line seemed number examples looked least line broken crimp joint Wrap ping lines Racing events Speed better stronger method usual crimp method use John Ballards July CL Racing column warned against us ing wire too thick wrapping ends have trouble finding very thin wire using have resorted heavier wire couple sets lines Luckily didnt break ends loosened up sup pose little use might have broken fine wire takes lot turns wrap flying lines works better AMA rule book has diagrams proper way lines another John Salvins other proposals sub mitted safety proposal has already passed CL Contest Boardsee notice August Competition Newsletter section Ed effect would have come handy Frank Tomicich launched en gine right off model Friday evening Johns proposal requires safety cable attached en gine anchored bellcrank bolt Franks engine flew far landed out weeds Af ter several hours searching didnt turn up Brasher-cranked Fox 36 called fellow metal detector finally located ABC setups Ive writing about may turn Out last years hot tip Mike Wis niewski now offering AAC setup chromed aluminum liner aluminum piston Fox 36 Mark VI addition jewel will lower weight engine just over eight ounces produce power make en gine lot harder burn down will also set back $110 thing comes setup liner piston pin some clips Youll need clip since pin boss bored way through side piston requires larger-than-stock wrist pin youll also have purchase RPM rod engine order rod tell what kind piston youll using theyll bore little end Wisniewski pis ton Send orders Mike Wisniewski 17635 Windward Terrace Beliflower CA 90706 have several-year-old address RPM may still good Richardson Precision Machin ing Inc. 5070 Golden Dr San Jose CA 96129telephone 1-408/257-7059Ed talked Mark Smith Money Nats learned engines used mod ified Fox ABC setup local machinist Mike acquainted grooved Fox pistons ac cept regular circlips place roll pin seems cause problems just engine running its best workmanship looked ex cellent performance Marks engines exceptional deal still needs worked out machinist work Mark thought might less $30 machine piston fit liner proper taper Combat tour 1990 Steve Hills spent lot time Money Natsand since discussing such possibility tour would en compass six major designated meets across country such Bladder Grabber Money Nats Houston maybe Mats King Orange Detroit Besides awards contests points would awarded using system like NHRAs some other result would true Combat National Champion would have flown head-to-head best coun try Some contestants would tour coun try make six contests others might wait local area hope ambush some tour regulars itched Perform TOP PERF4 K&B ENGINo AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPtR POXY RESIN K&B SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS Dual Sinit Nose Gear s ToolIng P0 BOX 95 Champaign IL 61824 174 Model Aviation PRESENTIN FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINECUT PARTS- DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA-METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber Glider Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co2 Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTH FL 33466-5996
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/09
Page Numbers: 71, 172, 173, 174
BACK basics appears time time need review some basics get ting started particular area model ing Scale no exception addition sev eral readers mentioning recent corres pundence need get type information newcomers Gerry Deneau Aurora CO Sport Scale scoresheets major topic July column covering basics getting started Scale series articles Prob able Cause newsletter Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers material will probably earth-shattering very experienced Scale modeler can great help mod eler regardless other modeling experience le vel always wanted something Scale didnt know start Therefore over next few months will presenting informa tion getting started Sport Scale based ideas thoughts Gerry Deneau first step course choose sub ject choice generally influenced preferences full-sized aircraft gives opportunity creating model bestliked aircraft whether civilian military types WW present day superjets Creating model can ap proached several ways common methods building kits scratchbuilding method chosen will likely dictated past modeling experience kit builder will have re search market effort find kit plane wish build Since few CL kits being produced will have look toward RC kits being produced both quantity wide range subjects Conversion RC kits CL use fairly easy task Jerry dicated will covering subject future articles appears can use update conversion RC kits CL use last time covered subject real detail back December 1982 issue find out what kits available good over view can obtained reading Scale kit list ings publications such Radio Control Continued page 172 September 1989 71 Control Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 G&A Products claims Vend engine mounting kits reduce models airframe vibration consid erably thereby lengthening structural life reducing induced noise column Orin Humphries Seattle WA justly proud camouflaged Douglas B-26 Power two 35 engines placed third 87 Nats Bill Boss notes larger Scale mod els fly better also allow easier installation control systems exterior details Photo Bob Parker Ryan STA work Dave Mullins Seattle WA converted Sig RC kit uses 60-size engine Like B-26 example good research planning months column has details suggestions successful start CL Scale Photos Bob Parker VACUUM BAG LAY LiP VIDEO$3995 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 168 easily beautifully figured should inert unaffected other finishing materials decided further insure against incompatibil ity problems sanding down entire ship refinishing white epoxy has proven just about faultless sprayed over surface preparation results appeared beautiful exten sive complex trim colors addedred blue gold silver black dusty gold accent color Hours time tons masking tape devoured results worth looked great weight still reason able addition extra white epoxy Gung-ho finish up hurried out shop next day begin black-lining Letraset applicationthe final stages prior clear coating What wondering eyes should appear tiny hairline crack right wing fillet top wing course trembling hands probed crack quickly learned crack just surface evidence entire second fil let Model Magic paint lifted off un derlying Epoxolite Further inspections showed entire ship doing same thing After washing mouth out soap en suring no longer either suicidal ho mocidally inclined toward plane Shareen un tied hands once peeled layers down Epoxolite time spent time analyzing material itself What finally learned Epoxolite GAPLESS ARROW SHAFT HINGE KITS Kit Includes bes Bushing & Screws 3 SIZES 013 Wall Thickness 7/32 OD X 26$1195 9/32 OD X 30$1195 11/3200X33$1195 PHONE 313 664-3330 Send $100 & SASE Product List Samples Real Wood Veneer Skins Dealer Inquiries Welcome although hard truly cured should hard like rock Instead like hard rub ber Because chemical curing process complete repelled anything applied over case Im sure Perhaps mixed correctly perhaps bad batch factory As thought back over application remember Epoxolite seemed take longer set up past Perhaps should have clue have re moved before lever got finishing process case solution completely re move fillets down bare wood Dremel tool New fillets applied using fresh Epoxolite time fillets cured normally rock hard Since using SuperPoxy paint now merely applied two coats Super Poxy primer fillets masked off much wings could prevent having refinish repainted fuselage third time Im exactly sure moral story Perhaps wealth space-age goodies disposal incumbent us ensure compatibility through either testing examination instructions Plus sure know what expect material use doesnt meet expectations make darn sure remove stuff re place something does work right likely though just feels good tell somebody youve screwed up Confession good soulalthough lousy building airplanes responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation Zh SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-4011999 FANCY STICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-40L11999 TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena California 90247 CONTACT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 Buyers Guide Modelers Wishbook Sig various mail order catalogs RC Buyers Guide Sig Wishbook arc generally available hobby shop magazine sections Once have decided subject model size should considered suggested model should have wingspan falls within range 48 60 completed usu ally falls within weight range six nine pounds Models size range pro vide sufficient room easy installation con trol systems might include throttle control operating flaps bomb drop retractable landing gear also generally good flying models properly balanced powered nothing stop build ing model beyond suggested 60 should aware larger models could pose transportation problems heavier models have greater pull flight Scratch-building experienced mod eler poses problem subject choice also decision whether build pub lished full-sized plans draw ones own either case certain amount research will required find published plans obtain proper documentation three-views etc make full-sized plans modeler intends build plans number good sources obtain listings available plans major model magazines Model Aviation R/C Modeler Flying Models Model Builder QUAY BARBER MODELS 27106 BUTTERNUT ROG NOLMSTED OHIO 44070 1/4 KITS KIT P5ICESHIPPING DIT CARDS Y/GLASS/FOAM/CONSTRUCTION WITH DRAWINGS AND DATA FOR FORMULA 120 PYLON SPORT OR STANDOFF SCALE Manufacturer Hi~ Performancq SaiIpInes EIecfricxA#craft fY C ULPEPPER IMjF MODELS INC 2526 Washington DuhuqneIA 52001 31915834830 VACUUM BAG SYSTEM FOR WING CONSTRUCTION SUCKERKl1M$5995 4901 RICHMOND*2 FLY POWERMSSTER FULL FROM KINGSWAY 172 Model Aviation THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great performance Thermal Charger Wing Span Wing Area Motor Included 60 Inches 545 Sq Inches Leisure 05 Electric fl PREC ISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-51 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 have plans services plans have pub lished individual issues Addresses plan services can found almost sue magazines Scale modeler will drawing own plans number outlets three-view drawings documentation photos would required detailing such plans Some commonly known outlets information Bob Holman Plans Scale Model Research Repli-Tech International toric Aviation Album Scale Plans Photo Ser vice Scale Drawings Wylam Nye Peter Westburgs Scale Views Race Planes & Scale Drawings RS Hirsch Again have given addresses because can found ads appearing modeling maga zines Also please see item Notes NASA below information Scale data source list promises best country youre new Scale modeling ready start project generally question first choose subject buy kit look documentation Regardless whether youre beginner scratch-builder plans draws own plans might wise go slow beginning Scale project would wrong buy kit start plans model have decided build find cant find some portion doc umentation three-views photos proof color markings required properly com plete detail model competition purpos es Its always good practice choose sub ject collect necessary data before buy kit start building plans begin drawing own dont want get halfway through project find overlooked something few dollars spent three-views photos color markings documentation before starting project money well spent As talk coming months about getting started Sport Scale will taking fresh look Sport Scale rules some dif ficulties Scale building some hints tips installation controls operational features Notes NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers March/April issue Replica NASA newsletter President John Guenther talked about need help connec tion newsletter production about formal representation NASA within AMA district structure First need someone assist Stan Alexander present editor Replica chores associated production newslet ter Anyone computer/word processor inclination time help please contact Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nash ville TN 37211 Second John Guenther spoke need Scale modelers get involved report ing Scale activities around country Guen ther proposing AMA district NASA should have representatives Scale categories FF CL RC idea representative report NASA newsletter publication Scale activities within district related particular category activities might form contest re ports building tips rules proposals Anyone interested helping NASA rep particular Scale activity should contact John Guenther RR #3 Box 297A Borden IN 47016 also reported Scale data source list project headed up Claude McCullough well its way completion should avail able about time read column data source document will contain listings mu seums periodicals specialty magazines aviation books three-view photo sources items useful Scale modeler copy Scale Data Source List will given current NASA members will offered price yet established non-NASA mem bers Subsequent updates/additions list will made via NASA newsletter Replica said document will probably its kind country would appear youre NASA member now would good time join $6 membership fee will show support Scale model ing USA bring great newslet ter will get copy new Scale data document Send fee Bert Dugan 1 1090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Something new G&A Products PO Box 36025 Sarasota FL 34233 selling via mail order Vend Mount System made up set fuel-proof rubber bushings washers aluminum spacing material See accom panying sketch system new method attaching engine-bearing mounts models firewall according data presented re duces engine vibration considerably Reduced vi bration means longer life models basic structure control systems Mounting engine mount depending upon engine size can accomplished using bolt sizes #6 #8 #10 ts gen September 1989 173 -J VINYLWRITE CUSTOM LETFERING Providing elegant time saving economical finishing touch modelers U TO APPLY ering comes pres p aced prealignedsaving hours cutting fuss ________________ aligning individual fetters decals text custom cornputer cut 3M cast vinyl 2 mil thin 17 colors e8 type styles including Military Block 2 high NOW Al lAB LE Stenci 1 Color Outlining Priced right no minimum charge ~OTEE7mPremium example AM4 numbers 1/d high 1 PEEL OFF ThE CARRIER TAPEhigh 2 high P & H STEP BACK ADMIRE YOUR WORE. Call write cornplete info orders processed upon recAMAYOURE DONEpack & sample ITS FREE end shipped vie first dess VINYLWEITE CUSTOM ~ce gN~Custom Letter Today 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344The VIrJVLWRITE Way 818 363-7131 Ovom 6 PM Pacific airier CA 15 ai*I tiL erally meant used engines 45 larger can adopted smaller engines using smaller shoulder washers % fire wall area too small Further information can obtained about Vend Mounts sending SASE G&A Products address stated above Newsletters published clubs can great source finding out whats hap pening different parts country also contain building tips etc about aspects aeromodeling distribution newsletters confined club members Bob Furr present editor Orbiting Eagles Omaha Newsletter has indicated subscrip tions newsletter can anyone sending name address AMA number $10 Orbiting Eagles Newsletter 8147 Read St Omaha NE 68122 Please send comments contest activity reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 72 posal upgrade current 018 lines 021 however proposalCL-90-34was de feated CL Contest Boards Initial Vote Ed prop will cut just about line seemed number examples looked least line broken crimp joint Wrap ping lines Racing events Speed better stronger method usual crimp method use John Ballards July CL Racing column warned against us ing wire too thick wrapping ends have trouble finding very thin wire using have resorted heavier wire couple sets lines Luckily didnt break ends loosened up sup pose little use might have broken fine wire takes lot turns wrap flying lines works better AMA rule book has diagrams proper way lines another John Salvins other proposals sub mitted safety proposal has already passed CL Contest Boardsee notice August Competition Newsletter section Ed effect would have come handy Frank Tomicich launched en gine right off model Friday evening Johns proposal requires safety cable attached en gine anchored bellcrank bolt Franks engine flew far landed out weeds Af ter several hours searching didnt turn up Brasher-cranked Fox 36 called fellow metal detector finally located ABC setups Ive writing about may turn Out last years hot tip Mike Wis niewski now offering AAC setup chromed aluminum liner aluminum piston Fox 36 Mark VI addition jewel will lower weight engine just over eight ounces produce power make en gine lot harder burn down will also set back $110 thing comes setup liner piston pin some clips Youll need clip since pin boss bored way through side piston requires larger-than-stock wrist pin youll also have purchase RPM rod engine order rod tell what kind piston youll using theyll bore little end Wisniewski pis ton Send orders Mike Wisniewski 17635 Windward Terrace Beliflower CA 90706 have several-year-old address RPM may still good Richardson Precision Machin ing Inc. 5070 Golden Dr San Jose CA 96129telephone 1-408/257-7059Ed talked Mark Smith Money Nats learned engines used mod ified Fox ABC setup local machinist Mike acquainted grooved Fox pistons ac cept regular circlips place roll pin seems cause problems just engine running its best workmanship looked ex cellent performance Marks engines exceptional deal still needs worked out machinist work Mark thought might less $30 machine piston fit liner proper taper Combat tour 1990 Steve Hills spent lot time Money Natsand since discussing such possibility tour would en compass six major designated meets across country such Bladder Grabber Money Nats Houston maybe Mats King Orange Detroit Besides awards contests points would awarded using system like NHRAs some other result would true Combat National Champion would have flown head-to-head best coun try Some contestants would tour coun try make six contests others might wait local area hope ambush some tour regulars itched Perform TOP PERF4 K&B ENGINo AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPtR POXY RESIN K&B SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS Dual Sinit Nose Gear s ToolIng P0 BOX 95 Champaign IL 61824 174 Model Aviation PRESENTIN FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINECUT PARTS- DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA-METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber Glider Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co2 Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTH FL 33466-5996
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/09
Page Numbers: 71, 172, 173, 174
BACK basics appears time time need review some basics get ting started particular area model ing Scale no exception addition sev eral readers mentioning recent corres pundence need get type information newcomers Gerry Deneau Aurora CO Sport Scale scoresheets major topic July column covering basics getting started Scale series articles Prob able Cause newsletter Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers material will probably earth-shattering very experienced Scale modeler can great help mod eler regardless other modeling experience le vel always wanted something Scale didnt know start Therefore over next few months will presenting informa tion getting started Sport Scale based ideas thoughts Gerry Deneau first step course choose sub ject choice generally influenced preferences full-sized aircraft gives opportunity creating model bestliked aircraft whether civilian military types WW present day superjets Creating model can ap proached several ways common methods building kits scratchbuilding method chosen will likely dictated past modeling experience kit builder will have re search market effort find kit plane wish build Since few CL kits being produced will have look toward RC kits being produced both quantity wide range subjects Conversion RC kits CL use fairly easy task Jerry dicated will covering subject future articles appears can use update conversion RC kits CL use last time covered subject real detail back December 1982 issue find out what kits available good over view can obtained reading Scale kit list ings publications such Radio Control Continued page 172 September 1989 71 Control Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 G&A Products claims Vend engine mounting kits reduce models airframe vibration consid erably thereby lengthening structural life reducing induced noise column Orin Humphries Seattle WA justly proud camouflaged Douglas B-26 Power two 35 engines placed third 87 Nats Bill Boss notes larger Scale mod els fly better also allow easier installation control systems exterior details Photo Bob Parker Ryan STA work Dave Mullins Seattle WA converted Sig RC kit uses 60-size engine Like B-26 example good research planning months column has details suggestions successful start CL Scale Photos Bob Parker VACUUM BAG LAY LiP VIDEO$3995 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 168 easily beautifully figured should inert unaffected other finishing materials decided further insure against incompatibil ity problems sanding down entire ship refinishing white epoxy has proven just about faultless sprayed over surface preparation results appeared beautiful exten sive complex trim colors addedred blue gold silver black dusty gold accent color Hours time tons masking tape devoured results worth looked great weight still reason able addition extra white epoxy Gung-ho finish up hurried out shop next day begin black-lining Letraset applicationthe final stages prior clear coating What wondering eyes should appear tiny hairline crack right wing fillet top wing course trembling hands probed crack quickly learned crack just surface evidence entire second fil let Model Magic paint lifted off un derlying Epoxolite Further inspections showed entire ship doing same thing After washing mouth out soap en suring no longer either suicidal ho mocidally inclined toward plane Shareen un tied hands once peeled layers down Epoxolite time spent time analyzing material itself What finally learned Epoxolite GAPLESS ARROW SHAFT HINGE KITS Kit Includes bes Bushing & Screws 3 SIZES 013 Wall Thickness 7/32 OD X 26$1195 9/32 OD X 30$1195 11/3200X33$1195 PHONE 313 664-3330 Send $100 & SASE Product List Samples Real Wood Veneer Skins Dealer Inquiries Welcome although hard truly cured should hard like rock Instead like hard rub ber Because chemical curing process complete repelled anything applied over case Im sure Perhaps mixed correctly perhaps bad batch factory As thought back over application remember Epoxolite seemed take longer set up past Perhaps should have clue have re moved before lever got finishing process case solution completely re move fillets down bare wood Dremel tool New fillets applied using fresh Epoxolite time fillets cured normally rock hard Since using SuperPoxy paint now merely applied two coats Super Poxy primer fillets masked off much wings could prevent having refinish repainted fuselage third time Im exactly sure moral story Perhaps wealth space-age goodies disposal incumbent us ensure compatibility through either testing examination instructions Plus sure know what expect material use doesnt meet expectations make darn sure remove stuff re place something does work right likely though just feels good tell somebody youve screwed up Confession good soulalthough lousy building airplanes responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation Zh SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-4011999 FANCY STICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-40L11999 TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena California 90247 CONTACT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 Buyers Guide Modelers Wishbook Sig various mail order catalogs RC Buyers Guide Sig Wishbook arc generally available hobby shop magazine sections Once have decided subject model size should considered suggested model should have wingspan falls within range 48 60 completed usu ally falls within weight range six nine pounds Models size range pro vide sufficient room easy installation con trol systems might include throttle control operating flaps bomb drop retractable landing gear also generally good flying models properly balanced powered nothing stop build ing model beyond suggested 60 should aware larger models could pose transportation problems heavier models have greater pull flight Scratch-building experienced mod eler poses problem subject choice also decision whether build pub lished full-sized plans draw ones own either case certain amount research will required find published plans obtain proper documentation three-views etc make full-sized plans modeler intends build plans number good sources obtain listings available plans major model magazines Model Aviation R/C Modeler Flying Models Model Builder QUAY BARBER MODELS 27106 BUTTERNUT ROG NOLMSTED OHIO 44070 1/4 KITS KIT P5ICESHIPPING DIT CARDS Y/GLASS/FOAM/CONSTRUCTION WITH DRAWINGS AND DATA FOR FORMULA 120 PYLON SPORT OR STANDOFF SCALE Manufacturer Hi~ Performancq SaiIpInes EIecfricxA#craft fY C ULPEPPER IMjF MODELS INC 2526 Washington DuhuqneIA 52001 31915834830 VACUUM BAG SYSTEM FOR WING CONSTRUCTION SUCKERKl1M$5995 4901 RICHMOND*2 FLY POWERMSSTER FULL FROM KINGSWAY 172 Model Aviation THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great performance Thermal Charger Wing Span Wing Area Motor Included 60 Inches 545 Sq Inches Leisure 05 Electric fl PREC ISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-51 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 have plans services plans have pub lished individual issues Addresses plan services can found almost sue magazines Scale modeler will drawing own plans number outlets three-view drawings documentation photos would required detailing such plans Some commonly known outlets information Bob Holman Plans Scale Model Research Repli-Tech International toric Aviation Album Scale Plans Photo Ser vice Scale Drawings Wylam Nye Peter Westburgs Scale Views Race Planes & Scale Drawings RS Hirsch Again have given addresses because can found ads appearing modeling maga zines Also please see item Notes NASA below information Scale data source list promises best country youre new Scale modeling ready start project generally question first choose subject buy kit look documentation Regardless whether youre beginner scratch-builder plans draws own plans might wise go slow beginning Scale project would wrong buy kit start plans model have decided build find cant find some portion doc umentation three-views photos proof color markings required properly com plete detail model competition purpos es Its always good practice choose sub ject collect necessary data before buy kit start building plans begin drawing own dont want get halfway through project find overlooked something few dollars spent three-views photos color markings documentation before starting project money well spent As talk coming months about getting started Sport Scale will taking fresh look Sport Scale rules some dif ficulties Scale building some hints tips installation controls operational features Notes NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers March/April issue Replica NASA newsletter President John Guenther talked about need help connec tion newsletter production about formal representation NASA within AMA district structure First need someone assist Stan Alexander present editor Replica chores associated production newslet ter Anyone computer/word processor inclination time help please contact Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nash ville TN 37211 Second John Guenther spoke need Scale modelers get involved report ing Scale activities around country Guen ther proposing AMA district NASA should have representatives Scale categories FF CL RC idea representative report NASA newsletter publication Scale activities within district related particular category activities might form contest re ports building tips rules proposals Anyone interested helping NASA rep particular Scale activity should contact John Guenther RR #3 Box 297A Borden IN 47016 also reported Scale data source list project headed up Claude McCullough well its way completion should avail able about time read column data source document will contain listings mu seums periodicals specialty magazines aviation books three-view photo sources items useful Scale modeler copy Scale Data Source List will given current NASA members will offered price yet established non-NASA mem bers Subsequent updates/additions list will made via NASA newsletter Replica said document will probably its kind country would appear youre NASA member now would good time join $6 membership fee will show support Scale model ing USA bring great newslet ter will get copy new Scale data document Send fee Bert Dugan 1 1090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Something new G&A Products PO Box 36025 Sarasota FL 34233 selling via mail order Vend Mount System made up set fuel-proof rubber bushings washers aluminum spacing material See accom panying sketch system new method attaching engine-bearing mounts models firewall according data presented re duces engine vibration considerably Reduced vi bration means longer life models basic structure control systems Mounting engine mount depending upon engine size can accomplished using bolt sizes #6 #8 #10 ts gen September 1989 173 -J VINYLWRITE CUSTOM LETFERING Providing elegant time saving economical finishing touch modelers U TO APPLY ering comes pres p aced prealignedsaving hours cutting fuss ________________ aligning individual fetters decals text custom cornputer cut 3M cast vinyl 2 mil thin 17 colors e8 type styles including Military Block 2 high NOW Al lAB LE Stenci 1 Color Outlining Priced right no minimum charge ~OTEE7mPremium example AM4 numbers 1/d high 1 PEEL OFF ThE CARRIER TAPEhigh 2 high P & H STEP BACK ADMIRE YOUR WORE. Call write cornplete info orders processed upon recAMAYOURE DONEpack & sample ITS FREE end shipped vie first dess VINYLWEITE CUSTOM ~ce gN~Custom Letter Today 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344The VIrJVLWRITE Way 818 363-7131 Ovom 6 PM Pacific airier CA 15 ai*I tiL erally meant used engines 45 larger can adopted smaller engines using smaller shoulder washers % fire wall area too small Further information can obtained about Vend Mounts sending SASE G&A Products address stated above Newsletters published clubs can great source finding out whats hap pening different parts country also contain building tips etc about aspects aeromodeling distribution newsletters confined club members Bob Furr present editor Orbiting Eagles Omaha Newsletter has indicated subscrip tions newsletter can anyone sending name address AMA number $10 Orbiting Eagles Newsletter 8147 Read St Omaha NE 68122 Please send comments contest activity reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 72 posal upgrade current 018 lines 021 however proposalCL-90-34was de feated CL Contest Boards Initial Vote Ed prop will cut just about line seemed number examples looked least line broken crimp joint Wrap ping lines Racing events Speed better stronger method usual crimp method use John Ballards July CL Racing column warned against us ing wire too thick wrapping ends have trouble finding very thin wire using have resorted heavier wire couple sets lines Luckily didnt break ends loosened up sup pose little use might have broken fine wire takes lot turns wrap flying lines works better AMA rule book has diagrams proper way lines another John Salvins other proposals sub mitted safety proposal has already passed CL Contest Boardsee notice August Competition Newsletter section Ed effect would have come handy Frank Tomicich launched en gine right off model Friday evening Johns proposal requires safety cable attached en gine anchored bellcrank bolt Franks engine flew far landed out weeds Af ter several hours searching didnt turn up Brasher-cranked Fox 36 called fellow metal detector finally located ABC setups Ive writing about may turn Out last years hot tip Mike Wis niewski now offering AAC setup chromed aluminum liner aluminum piston Fox 36 Mark VI addition jewel will lower weight engine just over eight ounces produce power make en gine lot harder burn down will also set back $110 thing comes setup liner piston pin some clips Youll need clip since pin boss bored way through side piston requires larger-than-stock wrist pin youll also have purchase RPM rod engine order rod tell what kind piston youll using theyll bore little end Wisniewski pis ton Send orders Mike Wisniewski 17635 Windward Terrace Beliflower CA 90706 have several-year-old address RPM may still good Richardson Precision Machin ing Inc. 5070 Golden Dr San Jose CA 96129telephone 1-408/257-7059Ed talked Mark Smith Money Nats learned engines used mod ified Fox ABC setup local machinist Mike acquainted grooved Fox pistons ac cept regular circlips place roll pin seems cause problems just engine running its best workmanship looked ex cellent performance Marks engines exceptional deal still needs worked out machinist work Mark thought might less $30 machine piston fit liner proper taper Combat tour 1990 Steve Hills spent lot time Money Natsand since discussing such possibility tour would en compass six major designated meets across country such Bladder Grabber Money Nats Houston maybe Mats King Orange Detroit Besides awards contests points would awarded using system like NHRAs some other result would true Combat National Champion would have flown head-to-head best coun try Some contestants would tour coun try make six contests others might wait local area hope ambush some tour regulars itched Perform TOP PERF4 K&B ENGINo AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPtR POXY RESIN K&B SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS Dual Sinit Nose Gear s ToolIng P0 BOX 95 Champaign IL 61824 174 Model Aviation PRESENTIN FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINECUT PARTS- DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA-METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber Glider Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co2 Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTH FL 33466-5996
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/09
Page Numbers: 71, 172, 173, 174
BACK basics appears time time need review some basics get ting started particular area model ing Scale no exception addition sev eral readers mentioning recent corres pundence need get type information newcomers Gerry Deneau Aurora CO Sport Scale scoresheets major topic July column covering basics getting started Scale series articles Prob able Cause newsletter Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers material will probably earth-shattering very experienced Scale modeler can great help mod eler regardless other modeling experience le vel always wanted something Scale didnt know start Therefore over next few months will presenting informa tion getting started Sport Scale based ideas thoughts Gerry Deneau first step course choose sub ject choice generally influenced preferences full-sized aircraft gives opportunity creating model bestliked aircraft whether civilian military types WW present day superjets Creating model can ap proached several ways common methods building kits scratchbuilding method chosen will likely dictated past modeling experience kit builder will have re search market effort find kit plane wish build Since few CL kits being produced will have look toward RC kits being produced both quantity wide range subjects Conversion RC kits CL use fairly easy task Jerry dicated will covering subject future articles appears can use update conversion RC kits CL use last time covered subject real detail back December 1982 issue find out what kits available good over view can obtained reading Scale kit list ings publications such Radio Control Continued page 172 September 1989 71 Control Line Scale Bill Boss 77-06 269th Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 G&A Products claims Vend engine mounting kits reduce models airframe vibration consid erably thereby lengthening structural life reducing induced noise column Orin Humphries Seattle WA justly proud camouflaged Douglas B-26 Power two 35 engines placed third 87 Nats Bill Boss notes larger Scale mod els fly better also allow easier installation control systems exterior details Photo Bob Parker Ryan STA work Dave Mullins Seattle WA converted Sig RC kit uses 60-size engine Like B-26 example good research planning months column has details suggestions successful start CL Scale Photos Bob Parker VACUUM BAG LAY LiP VIDEO$3995 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 168 easily beautifully figured should inert unaffected other finishing materials decided further insure against incompatibil ity problems sanding down entire ship refinishing white epoxy has proven just about faultless sprayed over surface preparation results appeared beautiful exten sive complex trim colors addedred blue gold silver black dusty gold accent color Hours time tons masking tape devoured results worth looked great weight still reason able addition extra white epoxy Gung-ho finish up hurried out shop next day begin black-lining Letraset applicationthe final stages prior clear coating What wondering eyes should appear tiny hairline crack right wing fillet top wing course trembling hands probed crack quickly learned crack just surface evidence entire second fil let Model Magic paint lifted off un derlying Epoxolite Further inspections showed entire ship doing same thing After washing mouth out soap en suring no longer either suicidal ho mocidally inclined toward plane Shareen un tied hands once peeled layers down Epoxolite time spent time analyzing material itself What finally learned Epoxolite GAPLESS ARROW SHAFT HINGE KITS Kit Includes bes Bushing & Screws 3 SIZES 013 Wall Thickness 7/32 OD X 26$1195 9/32 OD X 30$1195 11/3200X33$1195 PHONE 313 664-3330 Send $100 & SASE Product List Samples Real Wood Veneer Skins Dealer Inquiries Welcome although hard truly cured should hard like rock Instead like hard rub ber Because chemical curing process complete repelled anything applied over case Im sure Perhaps mixed correctly perhaps bad batch factory As thought back over application remember Epoxolite seemed take longer set up past Perhaps should have clue have re moved before lever got finishing process case solution completely re move fillets down bare wood Dremel tool New fillets applied using fresh Epoxolite time fillets cured normally rock hard Since using SuperPoxy paint now merely applied two coats Super Poxy primer fillets masked off much wings could prevent having refinish repainted fuselage third time Im exactly sure moral story Perhaps wealth space-age goodies disposal incumbent us ensure compatibility through either testing examination instructions Plus sure know what expect material use doesnt meet expectations make darn sure remove stuff re place something does work right likely though just feels good tell somebody youve screwed up Confession good soulalthough lousy building airplanes responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation Zh SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-4011999 FANCY STICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-40L11999 TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena California 90247 CONTACT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL CL Scale/Boss Continued page 71 Buyers Guide Modelers Wishbook Sig various mail order catalogs RC Buyers Guide Sig Wishbook arc generally available hobby shop magazine sections Once have decided subject model size should considered suggested model should have wingspan falls within range 48 60 completed usu ally falls within weight range six nine pounds Models size range pro vide sufficient room easy installation con trol systems might include throttle control operating flaps bomb drop retractable landing gear also generally good flying models properly balanced powered nothing stop build ing model beyond suggested 60 should aware larger models could pose transportation problems heavier models have greater pull flight Scratch-building experienced mod eler poses problem subject choice also decision whether build pub lished full-sized plans draw ones own either case certain amount research will required find published plans obtain proper documentation three-views etc make full-sized plans modeler intends build plans number good sources obtain listings available plans major model magazines Model Aviation R/C Modeler Flying Models Model Builder QUAY BARBER MODELS 27106 BUTTERNUT ROG NOLMSTED OHIO 44070 1/4 KITS KIT P5ICESHIPPING DIT CARDS Y/GLASS/FOAM/CONSTRUCTION WITH DRAWINGS AND DATA FOR FORMULA 120 PYLON SPORT OR STANDOFF SCALE Manufacturer Hi~ Performancq SaiIpInes EIecfricxA#craft fY C ULPEPPER IMjF MODELS INC 2526 Washington DuhuqneIA 52001 31915834830 VACUUM BAG SYSTEM FOR WING CONSTRUCTION SUCKERKl1M$5995 4901 RICHMOND*2 FLY POWERMSSTER FULL FROM KINGSWAY 172 Model Aviation THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great performance Thermal Charger Wing Span Wing Area Motor Included 60 Inches 545 Sq Inches Leisure 05 Electric fl PREC ISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-51 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 have plans services plans have pub lished individual issues Addresses plan services can found almost sue magazines Scale modeler will drawing own plans number outlets three-view drawings documentation photos would required detailing such plans Some commonly known outlets information Bob Holman Plans Scale Model Research Repli-Tech International toric Aviation Album Scale Plans Photo Ser vice Scale Drawings Wylam Nye Peter Westburgs Scale Views Race Planes & Scale Drawings RS Hirsch Again have given addresses because can found ads appearing modeling maga zines Also please see item Notes NASA below information Scale data source list promises best country youre new Scale modeling ready start project generally question first choose subject buy kit look documentation Regardless whether youre beginner scratch-builder plans draws own plans might wise go slow beginning Scale project would wrong buy kit start plans model have decided build find cant find some portion doc umentation three-views photos proof color markings required properly com plete detail model competition purpos es Its always good practice choose sub ject collect necessary data before buy kit start building plans begin drawing own dont want get halfway through project find overlooked something few dollars spent three-views photos color markings documentation before starting project money well spent As talk coming months about getting started Sport Scale will taking fresh look Sport Scale rules some dif ficulties Scale building some hints tips installation controls operational features Notes NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers March/April issue Replica NASA newsletter President John Guenther talked about need help connec tion newsletter production about formal representation NASA within AMA district structure First need someone assist Stan Alexander present editor Replica chores associated production newslet ter Anyone computer/word processor inclination time help please contact Stan Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nash ville TN 37211 Second John Guenther spoke need Scale modelers get involved report ing Scale activities around country Guen ther proposing AMA district NASA should have representatives Scale categories FF CL RC idea representative report NASA newsletter publication Scale activities within district related particular category activities might form contest re ports building tips rules proposals Anyone interested helping NASA rep particular Scale activity should contact John Guenther RR #3 Box 297A Borden IN 47016 also reported Scale data source list project headed up Claude McCullough well its way completion should avail able about time read column data source document will contain listings mu seums periodicals specialty magazines aviation books three-view photo sources items useful Scale modeler copy Scale Data Source List will given current NASA members will offered price yet established non-NASA mem bers Subsequent updates/additions list will made via NASA newsletter Replica said document will probably its kind country would appear youre NASA member now would good time join $6 membership fee will show support Scale model ing USA bring great newslet ter will get copy new Scale data document Send fee Bert Dugan 1 1090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Something new G&A Products PO Box 36025 Sarasota FL 34233 selling via mail order Vend Mount System made up set fuel-proof rubber bushings washers aluminum spacing material See accom panying sketch system new method attaching engine-bearing mounts models firewall according data presented re duces engine vibration considerably Reduced vi bration means longer life models basic structure control systems Mounting engine mount depending upon engine size can accomplished using bolt sizes #6 #8 #10 ts gen September 1989 173 -J VINYLWRITE CUSTOM LETFERING Providing elegant time saving economical finishing touch modelers U TO APPLY ering comes pres p aced prealignedsaving hours cutting fuss ________________ aligning individual fetters decals text custom cornputer cut 3M cast vinyl 2 mil thin 17 colors e8 type styles including Military Block 2 high NOW Al lAB LE Stenci 1 Color Outlining Priced right no minimum charge ~OTEE7mPremium example AM4 numbers 1/d high 1 PEEL OFF ThE CARRIER TAPEhigh 2 high P & H STEP BACK ADMIRE YOUR WORE. Call write cornplete info orders processed upon recAMAYOURE DONEpack & sample ITS FREE end shipped vie first dess VINYLWEITE CUSTOM ~ce gN~Custom Letter Today 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344The VIrJVLWRITE Way 818 363-7131 Ovom 6 PM Pacific airier CA 15 ai*I tiL erally meant used engines 45 larger can adopted smaller engines using smaller shoulder washers % fire wall area too small Further information can obtained about Vend Mounts sending SASE G&A Products address stated above Newsletters published clubs can great source finding out whats hap pening different parts country also contain building tips etc about aspects aeromodeling distribution newsletters confined club members Bob Furr present editor Orbiting Eagles Omaha Newsletter has indicated subscrip tions newsletter can anyone sending name address AMA number $10 Orbiting Eagles Newsletter 8147 Read St Omaha NE 68122 Please send comments contest activity reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 72 posal upgrade current 018 lines 021 however proposalCL-90-34was de feated CL Contest Boards Initial Vote Ed prop will cut just about line seemed number examples looked least line broken crimp joint Wrap ping lines Racing events Speed better stronger method usual crimp method use John Ballards July CL Racing column warned against us ing wire too thick wrapping ends have trouble finding very thin wire using have resorted heavier wire couple sets lines Luckily didnt break ends loosened up sup pose little use might have broken fine wire takes lot turns wrap flying lines works better AMA rule book has diagrams proper way lines another John Salvins other proposals sub mitted safety proposal has already passed CL Contest Boardsee notice August Competition Newsletter section Ed effect would have come handy Frank Tomicich launched en gine right off model Friday evening Johns proposal requires safety cable attached en gine anchored bellcrank bolt Franks engine flew far landed out weeds Af ter several hours searching didnt turn up Brasher-cranked Fox 36 called fellow metal detector finally located ABC setups Ive writing about may turn Out last years hot tip Mike Wis niewski now offering AAC setup chromed aluminum liner aluminum piston Fox 36 Mark VI addition jewel will lower weight engine just over eight ounces produce power make en gine lot harder burn down will also set back $110 thing comes setup liner piston pin some clips Youll need clip since pin boss bored way through side piston requires larger-than-stock wrist pin youll also have purchase RPM rod engine order rod tell what kind piston youll using theyll bore little end Wisniewski pis ton Send orders Mike Wisniewski 17635 Windward Terrace Beliflower CA 90706 have several-year-old address RPM may still good Richardson Precision Machin ing Inc. 5070 Golden Dr San Jose CA 96129telephone 1-408/257-7059Ed talked Mark Smith Money Nats learned engines used mod ified Fox ABC setup local machinist Mike acquainted grooved Fox pistons ac cept regular circlips place roll pin seems cause problems just engine running its best workmanship looked ex cellent performance Marks engines exceptional deal still needs worked out machinist work Mark thought might less $30 machine piston fit liner proper taper Combat tour 1990 Steve Hills spent lot time Money Natsand since discussing such possibility tour would en compass six major designated meets across country such Bladder Grabber Money Nats Houston maybe Mats King Orange Detroit Besides awards contests points would awarded using system like NHRAs some other result would true Combat National Champion would have flown head-to-head best coun try Some contestants would tour coun try make six contests others might wait local area hope ambush some tour regulars itched Perform TOP PERF4 K&B ENGINo AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPtR POXY RESIN K&B SUPER FOXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS Dual Sinit Nose Gear s ToolIng P0 BOX 95 Champaign IL 61824 174 Model Aviation PRESENTIN FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINECUT PARTS- DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA-METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber Glider Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co2 Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTH FL 33466-5996