IN THE rules proposal cycle just completed Scale Contest Board three changes adopted affect CL Scale events Its im portant take look changes time since will force during next summers contest season thus should consideration competition ships being built winter Scale Pilot first change relatively simple understand perhaps long overdue Two very similar proposals made Claude McCullough other Bill Northrop passed Scale Board require future CL RC Precision Sport Scale aircraft carry dummy pilot figure flight dummy pilot will judged static points way simply intended help complete models realistic flight appear ance arguments supporting proposal Bill Northrop points Out l-scale alrcraft go aloft pilot controls therefore paradoxical level scale per fection has reached RC CL scale modeling plane should takeoff pilot aboard Nationals few years ago WW-II fighter taxied up circle stopped canopy slid open radio control. dy cockpit Since both Claudes Bills separate propo sals passed exact wording used new rule book isnt firm yet However will include pertinent points both proposals pilot visible flight prototype alrcraft scale-size dummy pilot must visible properly located model duiing flight b dummy pilot can either bust-style full-figure human pilot must approximately same scale air craft width well profile c dummy pilot will scored considered during Scale judging permanently mounted model contestant wishes may present model Scale judging pilot figure place no downgrading will done judges does d Awaiverof rule will granted models built prior 1980 would have torn up put pilot Declaration Parts Another proposal passed applies CL RC Preci sion Sport Scale events alike requires provide static judges signed declar ation listing parts model did make yourself Included list applicable should things like engine muffler wheels retract units decals instru ments etc Also whether model scratchbuilt someone elses plans kit type construction major components Continued page 117 40 Model Aviation Grummans versatile J2F Duck amphibian performed observation utility duties Navy Marinea during WW II equipped machine guns bomb racks Ken Clodfeller built model version Enya 45 Photograph Dick Perry Al Arnold built scale 28-in Albatros D-lla Sterling FF kit insignia cov ering colored tissue Ia FF technique Note scale pilot dummy engine flying wires flies Cox 049-powered beauty 35-foot lines Photograph Frank Landry r DU-BRO PLATED BRASS DURA COLLARS ENOUGH STOCK SO THAT THREADS WILL NOT STRIP CAN BE RE-WORKED FOR OTHER USES LIKE HARDENED STEEL NICE IMPROVEMENT THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE STILL AVAILABLE IN SETS OF 4 COMPLETE WITH ALLEN 141- 3116WRENCH FOR MODELERS WHO DEMAND ONLY THE VERY VTAIL MIXER FOR AIRPLANES WITH V-TAILS FLYING WINGS AND TO CONTROL RUDDERVATORS AND FLAPERONS Ultra-complete mixer kit utilizes ball links throughout absolute no play linkage hook-up Light compact easy assemble Elevator servo stable either CAT NO 215mixer Control surface Rudder aileron servoOnly $495 DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED""" 480 Bonner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 USA extract model airplane flying toy phase put hobby phase kid doesnt have some interest start will just encour agement make anything toy passing thing play short time laid aside like other Christmas gifts Sure good see Dads bringing out junior problem Dangerous Chemicals Air Force Navy Safety Journal comes following formation Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP used catalyst polyester resins cata lyst added fiberglass resin before resin applied drop catalyst eye will progressively destroy tissue eye result blindness unless immediate action within four seconds taken wash catalyst eye Once chemical has started destroying eye no known way stopping destruction repairing damage Polyester resins used boat repairs fiberglass resins certain casting resins some paints hole fillers As MEKP may present other materials sure read labels thoroughly tests using laboratory animals MEKP solutions varying concentrations found cause eye problems ranging irritation severe damage maximum concentration producing no appreciable irritation solution containing 06% MEKP Material published MEKP states washing eyes water within 4 seconds after exposure prevented injuries cases report case MEKP eye exposure relates serious consequences accident occurred fibergiassing chair home Though victim made effort wash eyes several minutes apparently elapsed before water located eye lost almost instantly other lost over period about eight years Wearing chemical safety goggles will prevent chemical eye injury industry eyewash foun tains eyewash bottles readily available wherever chemicals used handled An eyewash bottle turned-on water hose pressure attachments should handy home working hazardous chemicals eye exposure should occur rinse eyes immedi ately water least 15 minutes obtain medical attention cost pair goggles very small price pay consider eyesight irreplaceable MEKP inmost shops build models since us use polyester finishing resins advice very important should followed intelligent modeler Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77459 CL ScalelGretz continued page 40 kit should listed Like cut molded foam wings molded fiberglass plastic foam fuselages wheel pants cowlings intent rule assist judges making determination Craftsmanship category quantity well quality workmanship model Previously judges no way determining what items made contestant purchased Rosies D&R Power Pod Fits COX T- 0 & Med 049 051 Engs Rubber Band Screw Mounting Eng mts upright inverted Running time appx 4 mmColors Nylon InjectIon moulded Power 3 lb airplanesRED total weight ACK WE YELLOW ALSOORANGE MAKE BANTAM ServosWrite D&R SticksFor Free ConnectorsCatalog Bulkhead SwitchFine Products mounts rfCtY SwitchRUhh F1eavy duty gear Wovld d ue*emg Jo D 8 ft esid odav fin preducu 3501-B W Moore St Santa Ana CA 92704 PECK S MODEL MENAGERIE PEANUT SCALE KITS $395 P E ENPO GPS MON 4 ANDREASON COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GlADE TO RIJBeER MOOBL SUPPUES i Caat P 0 BOX 2498-MA Pech-Pe4aea LA MESA CALIF 92041 P540845 714 469-8675 7545 4424636 January1980 117 KWH mc- HAND OPERATED PUMPS IN FILL FUEL AND OUT PUMP NEW IERATION ONLYTOUGH NYLON FUEL PUMPS- SONICALLY SEALED TO PREVENT COMPACT-UNIQUE CLIP ON MOUNTING SYSTEM FITS ON GALLON QUART OR PINT COMPLETE FUELING SYSTEM INCLUDES CAP FITTINGS FUEL TUBING AND FILTER CAT NO 191-BLACK PUMP-FOR Gb-FUELS CAT NO 250 RED PUMP FOR GAS OIL MIXTURES 1 ready-made first reaction may judges dont need know sup posed concerned Accuracy Out line Fidelity Scale thats true look closely score sheets total possible Sport Scale static score almost l possible Precision Scale static score awarded craftsmanship Ajudge cannot expected fairly award points knowing some degree parts ready-made builder model conventional wood kit scratch faced consid erably work skill requirement bring model completion does modeler starts highly pre-fabricated kit FAI international scale competition has similar declaration requirement long can re member has proven its value worka bility times Contestants should expect get craftsmanship points things didnt Sport Scale Judging Distance last rule change pertains Sport Scale event Precision Scale has consider able discussion scale gatherings model magazines over last couple years problem alleged Precision Scale models being entered Sport Scale events though Sport Scale judges required old rules ignore fine details would deem visible flight people have contended judge cannot help being sub consciously affected such details award ing static points avoid getting very lengthy rehash arguments fallacies either side question well suffice say Scale Board has decided based proposal John Preston increase judging distance Sport Scale 10 feet 15 feet other words judging circle 20 feet diameter will now 30 feet feel should decrease worrying about precision detailing Sport Scale en tries making such details less noticeable think its good solution cant legislate nor should try legislate quality ceiling Sport Scale models Abuilderis apt finish model own personal satisfaction extra efforts should discouraged Sport Scale indeed considered begin ners type event should certainly elimi nate him entering what has become game town equitable solution make physically impossible judges observe surplus fine details supporting proposal John Preston said way discussion involving static judging Sport Scale models invariably argument over what details deemed visible flight judges told ignore paragraph 63 ... ctive requirement encourage models details same time permit skilled builder some freedom expression obvious solution appears to increase distance static judging per formed theory correct distance chosen Sport Scale models should capable competing Precision Scale models basis Sport Scale event Lets get cards letters coming Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 50171 January1980 119 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 40, 117, 119
IN THE rules proposal cycle just completed Scale Contest Board three changes adopted affect CL Scale events Its im portant take look changes time since will force during next summers contest season thus should consideration competition ships being built winter Scale Pilot first change relatively simple understand perhaps long overdue Two very similar proposals made Claude McCullough other Bill Northrop passed Scale Board require future CL RC Precision Sport Scale aircraft carry dummy pilot figure flight dummy pilot will judged static points way simply intended help complete models realistic flight appear ance arguments supporting proposal Bill Northrop points Out l-scale alrcraft go aloft pilot controls therefore paradoxical level scale per fection has reached RC CL scale modeling plane should takeoff pilot aboard Nationals few years ago WW-II fighter taxied up circle stopped canopy slid open radio control. dy cockpit Since both Claudes Bills separate propo sals passed exact wording used new rule book isnt firm yet However will include pertinent points both proposals pilot visible flight prototype alrcraft scale-size dummy pilot must visible properly located model duiing flight b dummy pilot can either bust-style full-figure human pilot must approximately same scale air craft width well profile c dummy pilot will scored considered during Scale judging permanently mounted model contestant wishes may present model Scale judging pilot figure place no downgrading will done judges does d Awaiverof rule will granted models built prior 1980 would have torn up put pilot Declaration Parts Another proposal passed applies CL RC Preci sion Sport Scale events alike requires provide static judges signed declar ation listing parts model did make yourself Included list applicable should things like engine muffler wheels retract units decals instru ments etc Also whether model scratchbuilt someone elses plans kit type construction major components Continued page 117 40 Model Aviation Grummans versatile J2F Duck amphibian performed observation utility duties Navy Marinea during WW II equipped machine guns bomb racks Ken Clodfeller built model version Enya 45 Photograph Dick Perry Al Arnold built scale 28-in Albatros D-lla Sterling FF kit insignia cov ering colored tissue Ia FF technique Note scale pilot dummy engine flying wires flies Cox 049-powered beauty 35-foot lines Photograph Frank Landry r DU-BRO PLATED BRASS DURA COLLARS ENOUGH STOCK SO THAT THREADS WILL NOT STRIP CAN BE RE-WORKED FOR OTHER USES LIKE HARDENED STEEL NICE IMPROVEMENT THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE STILL AVAILABLE IN SETS OF 4 COMPLETE WITH ALLEN 141- 3116WRENCH FOR MODELERS WHO DEMAND ONLY THE VERY VTAIL MIXER FOR AIRPLANES WITH V-TAILS FLYING WINGS AND TO CONTROL RUDDERVATORS AND FLAPERONS Ultra-complete mixer kit utilizes ball links throughout absolute no play linkage hook-up Light compact easy assemble Elevator servo stable either CAT NO 215mixer Control surface Rudder aileron servoOnly $495 DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED""" 480 Bonner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 USA extract model airplane flying toy phase put hobby phase kid doesnt have some interest start will just encour agement make anything toy passing thing play short time laid aside like other Christmas gifts Sure good see Dads bringing out junior problem Dangerous Chemicals Air Force Navy Safety Journal comes following formation Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP used catalyst polyester resins cata lyst added fiberglass resin before resin applied drop catalyst eye will progressively destroy tissue eye result blindness unless immediate action within four seconds taken wash catalyst eye Once chemical has started destroying eye no known way stopping destruction repairing damage Polyester resins used boat repairs fiberglass resins certain casting resins some paints hole fillers As MEKP may present other materials sure read labels thoroughly tests using laboratory animals MEKP solutions varying concentrations found cause eye problems ranging irritation severe damage maximum concentration producing no appreciable irritation solution containing 06% MEKP Material published MEKP states washing eyes water within 4 seconds after exposure prevented injuries cases report case MEKP eye exposure relates serious consequences accident occurred fibergiassing chair home Though victim made effort wash eyes several minutes apparently elapsed before water located eye lost almost instantly other lost over period about eight years Wearing chemical safety goggles will prevent chemical eye injury industry eyewash foun tains eyewash bottles readily available wherever chemicals used handled An eyewash bottle turned-on water hose pressure attachments should handy home working hazardous chemicals eye exposure should occur rinse eyes immedi ately water least 15 minutes obtain medical attention cost pair goggles very small price pay consider eyesight irreplaceable MEKP inmost shops build models since us use polyester finishing resins advice very important should followed intelligent modeler Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77459 CL ScalelGretz continued page 40 kit should listed Like cut molded foam wings molded fiberglass plastic foam fuselages wheel pants cowlings intent rule assist judges making determination Craftsmanship category quantity well quality workmanship model Previously judges no way determining what items made contestant purchased Rosies D&R Power Pod Fits COX T- 0 & Med 049 051 Engs Rubber Band Screw Mounting Eng mts upright inverted Running time appx 4 mmColors Nylon InjectIon moulded Power 3 lb airplanesRED total weight ACK WE YELLOW ALSOORANGE MAKE BANTAM ServosWrite D&R SticksFor Free ConnectorsCatalog Bulkhead SwitchFine Products mounts rfCtY SwitchRUhh F1eavy duty gear Wovld d ue*emg Jo D 8 ft esid odav fin preducu 3501-B W Moore St Santa Ana CA 92704 PECK S MODEL MENAGERIE PEANUT SCALE KITS $395 P E ENPO GPS MON 4 ANDREASON COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GlADE TO RIJBeER MOOBL SUPPUES i Caat P 0 BOX 2498-MA Pech-Pe4aea LA MESA CALIF 92041 P540845 714 469-8675 7545 4424636 January1980 117 KWH mc- HAND OPERATED PUMPS IN FILL FUEL AND OUT PUMP NEW IERATION ONLYTOUGH NYLON FUEL PUMPS- SONICALLY SEALED TO PREVENT COMPACT-UNIQUE CLIP ON MOUNTING SYSTEM FITS ON GALLON QUART OR PINT COMPLETE FUELING SYSTEM INCLUDES CAP FITTINGS FUEL TUBING AND FILTER CAT NO 191-BLACK PUMP-FOR Gb-FUELS CAT NO 250 RED PUMP FOR GAS OIL MIXTURES 1 ready-made first reaction may judges dont need know sup posed concerned Accuracy Out line Fidelity Scale thats true look closely score sheets total possible Sport Scale static score almost l possible Precision Scale static score awarded craftsmanship Ajudge cannot expected fairly award points knowing some degree parts ready-made builder model conventional wood kit scratch faced consid erably work skill requirement bring model completion does modeler starts highly pre-fabricated kit FAI international scale competition has similar declaration requirement long can re member has proven its value worka bility times Contestants should expect get craftsmanship points things didnt Sport Scale Judging Distance last rule change pertains Sport Scale event Precision Scale has consider able discussion scale gatherings model magazines over last couple years problem alleged Precision Scale models being entered Sport Scale events though Sport Scale judges required old rules ignore fine details would deem visible flight people have contended judge cannot help being sub consciously affected such details award ing static points avoid getting very lengthy rehash arguments fallacies either side question well suffice say Scale Board has decided based proposal John Preston increase judging distance Sport Scale 10 feet 15 feet other words judging circle 20 feet diameter will now 30 feet feel should decrease worrying about precision detailing Sport Scale en tries making such details less noticeable think its good solution cant legislate nor should try legislate quality ceiling Sport Scale models Abuilderis apt finish model own personal satisfaction extra efforts should discouraged Sport Scale indeed considered begin ners type event should certainly elimi nate him entering what has become game town equitable solution make physically impossible judges observe surplus fine details supporting proposal John Preston said way discussion involving static judging Sport Scale models invariably argument over what details deemed visible flight judges told ignore paragraph 63 ... ctive requirement encourage models details same time permit skilled builder some freedom expression obvious solution appears to increase distance static judging per formed theory correct distance chosen Sport Scale models should capable competing Precision Scale models basis Sport Scale event Lets get cards letters coming Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 50171 January1980 119 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 40, 117, 119
IN THE rules proposal cycle just completed Scale Contest Board three changes adopted affect CL Scale events Its im portant take look changes time since will force during next summers contest season thus should consideration competition ships being built winter Scale Pilot first change relatively simple understand perhaps long overdue Two very similar proposals made Claude McCullough other Bill Northrop passed Scale Board require future CL RC Precision Sport Scale aircraft carry dummy pilot figure flight dummy pilot will judged static points way simply intended help complete models realistic flight appear ance arguments supporting proposal Bill Northrop points Out l-scale alrcraft go aloft pilot controls therefore paradoxical level scale per fection has reached RC CL scale modeling plane should takeoff pilot aboard Nationals few years ago WW-II fighter taxied up circle stopped canopy slid open radio control. dy cockpit Since both Claudes Bills separate propo sals passed exact wording used new rule book isnt firm yet However will include pertinent points both proposals pilot visible flight prototype alrcraft scale-size dummy pilot must visible properly located model duiing flight b dummy pilot can either bust-style full-figure human pilot must approximately same scale air craft width well profile c dummy pilot will scored considered during Scale judging permanently mounted model contestant wishes may present model Scale judging pilot figure place no downgrading will done judges does d Awaiverof rule will granted models built prior 1980 would have torn up put pilot Declaration Parts Another proposal passed applies CL RC Preci sion Sport Scale events alike requires provide static judges signed declar ation listing parts model did make yourself Included list applicable should things like engine muffler wheels retract units decals instru ments etc Also whether model scratchbuilt someone elses plans kit type construction major components Continued page 117 40 Model Aviation Grummans versatile J2F Duck amphibian performed observation utility duties Navy Marinea during WW II equipped machine guns bomb racks Ken Clodfeller built model version Enya 45 Photograph Dick Perry Al Arnold built scale 28-in Albatros D-lla Sterling FF kit insignia cov ering colored tissue Ia FF technique Note scale pilot dummy engine flying wires flies Cox 049-powered beauty 35-foot lines Photograph Frank Landry r DU-BRO PLATED BRASS DURA COLLARS ENOUGH STOCK SO THAT THREADS WILL NOT STRIP CAN BE RE-WORKED FOR OTHER USES LIKE HARDENED STEEL NICE IMPROVEMENT THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE STILL AVAILABLE IN SETS OF 4 COMPLETE WITH ALLEN 141- 3116WRENCH FOR MODELERS WHO DEMAND ONLY THE VERY VTAIL MIXER FOR AIRPLANES WITH V-TAILS FLYING WINGS AND TO CONTROL RUDDERVATORS AND FLAPERONS Ultra-complete mixer kit utilizes ball links throughout absolute no play linkage hook-up Light compact easy assemble Elevator servo stable either CAT NO 215mixer Control surface Rudder aileron servoOnly $495 DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED""" 480 Bonner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 USA extract model airplane flying toy phase put hobby phase kid doesnt have some interest start will just encour agement make anything toy passing thing play short time laid aside like other Christmas gifts Sure good see Dads bringing out junior problem Dangerous Chemicals Air Force Navy Safety Journal comes following formation Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide MEKP used catalyst polyester resins cata lyst added fiberglass resin before resin applied drop catalyst eye will progressively destroy tissue eye result blindness unless immediate action within four seconds taken wash catalyst eye Once chemical has started destroying eye no known way stopping destruction repairing damage Polyester resins used boat repairs fiberglass resins certain casting resins some paints hole fillers As MEKP may present other materials sure read labels thoroughly tests using laboratory animals MEKP solutions varying concentrations found cause eye problems ranging irritation severe damage maximum concentration producing no appreciable irritation solution containing 06% MEKP Material published MEKP states washing eyes water within 4 seconds after exposure prevented injuries cases report case MEKP eye exposure relates serious consequences accident occurred fibergiassing chair home Though victim made effort wash eyes several minutes apparently elapsed before water located eye lost almost instantly other lost over period about eight years Wearing chemical safety goggles will prevent chemical eye injury industry eyewash foun tains eyewash bottles readily available wherever chemicals used handled An eyewash bottle turned-on water hose pressure attachments should handy home working hazardous chemicals eye exposure should occur rinse eyes immedi ately water least 15 minutes obtain medical attention cost pair goggles very small price pay consider eyesight irreplaceable MEKP inmost shops build models since us use polyester finishing resins advice very important should followed intelligent modeler Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77459 CL ScalelGretz continued page 40 kit should listed Like cut molded foam wings molded fiberglass plastic foam fuselages wheel pants cowlings intent rule assist judges making determination Craftsmanship category quantity well quality workmanship model Previously judges no way determining what items made contestant purchased Rosies D&R Power Pod Fits COX T- 0 & Med 049 051 Engs Rubber Band Screw Mounting Eng mts upright inverted Running time appx 4 mmColors Nylon InjectIon moulded Power 3 lb airplanesRED total weight ACK WE YELLOW ALSOORANGE MAKE BANTAM ServosWrite D&R SticksFor Free ConnectorsCatalog Bulkhead SwitchFine Products mounts rfCtY SwitchRUhh F1eavy duty gear Wovld d ue*emg Jo D 8 ft esid odav fin preducu 3501-B W Moore St Santa Ana CA 92704 PECK S MODEL MENAGERIE PEANUT SCALE KITS $395 P E ENPO GPS MON 4 ANDREASON COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GlADE TO RIJBeER MOOBL SUPPUES i Caat P 0 BOX 2498-MA Pech-Pe4aea LA MESA CALIF 92041 P540845 714 469-8675 7545 4424636 January1980 117 KWH mc- HAND OPERATED PUMPS IN FILL FUEL AND OUT PUMP NEW IERATION ONLYTOUGH NYLON FUEL PUMPS- SONICALLY SEALED TO PREVENT COMPACT-UNIQUE CLIP ON MOUNTING SYSTEM FITS ON GALLON QUART OR PINT COMPLETE FUELING SYSTEM INCLUDES CAP FITTINGS FUEL TUBING AND FILTER CAT NO 191-BLACK PUMP-FOR Gb-FUELS CAT NO 250 RED PUMP FOR GAS OIL MIXTURES 1 ready-made first reaction may judges dont need know sup posed concerned Accuracy Out line Fidelity Scale thats true look closely score sheets total possible Sport Scale static score almost l possible Precision Scale static score awarded craftsmanship Ajudge cannot expected fairly award points knowing some degree parts ready-made builder model conventional wood kit scratch faced consid erably work skill requirement bring model completion does modeler starts highly pre-fabricated kit FAI international scale competition has similar declaration requirement long can re member has proven its value worka bility times Contestants should expect get craftsmanship points things didnt Sport Scale Judging Distance last rule change pertains Sport Scale event Precision Scale has consider able discussion scale gatherings model magazines over last couple years problem alleged Precision Scale models being entered Sport Scale events though Sport Scale judges required old rules ignore fine details would deem visible flight people have contended judge cannot help being sub consciously affected such details award ing static points avoid getting very lengthy rehash arguments fallacies either side question well suffice say Scale Board has decided based proposal John Preston increase judging distance Sport Scale 10 feet 15 feet other words judging circle 20 feet diameter will now 30 feet feel should decrease worrying about precision detailing Sport Scale en tries making such details less noticeable think its good solution cant legislate nor should try legislate quality ceiling Sport Scale models Abuilderis apt finish model own personal satisfaction extra efforts should discouraged Sport Scale indeed considered begin ners type event should certainly elimi nate him entering what has become game town equitable solution make physically impossible judges observe surplus fine details supporting proposal John Preston said way discussion involving static judging Sport Scale models invariably argument over what details deemed visible flight judges told ignore paragraph 63 ... ctive requirement encourage models details same time permit skilled builder some freedom expression obvious solution appears to increase distance static judging per formed theory correct distance chosen Sport Scale models should capable competing Precision Scale models basis Sport Scale event Lets get cards letters coming Mike Gretz Box 162 Montezuma IA 50171 January1980 119 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT