Free Flight Old-Timers Clarence Haught SOLID STUFF think Old-Timers us visualize either Free Flight Gas model rubber-powered creation floating around lazily summer sky Old-Timer much know often does think solid scale Old-Timer activity Yet Old-Timers werent old modelers enjoyed solid scale models just today enjoy plastic scale models few weeks ago wife came home church rummage sale pair wooden scale models B-17 other B-24 immediately recognized 1 8-inch models couple first completely-shaped all-pine jack neevos pni vvi uuii uui - teertor RC Electric Its Keller5Of24 motor uses 21 cells homemade 41 reduton gear drive hand-carved 22 x 10 cherry wood prop Model weighs approximately 100 oz spans 87 Photos Bob Schafer scale models produced end WW II kits required minimum sanding shaping complete Engine nacelles flying surfaces fuselage ball turrets hewn good grade pine models could assembled received just like todays plastic models could carefully trimmed sanded prior assembly very authentic-appearing model little extra effort paint finish would yield model heretofore achievable excellent craftsman Prior revolution solid scale typical scale kit contained vague best set three-view drawings perhaps some templates airfoil fuselage cross sections parts sawn outline balsa pine just well off selecting model plans pub lished Air Trails ModelAirplane News building entirely scratch Display modelers yesterday just like days enthusiasts varied just assemblers elaborate rework jobs customizing kit produce rare unique model Few us realize roots Old-Timer activity Dime kits Along conventional lines Old-Timers started 10-cent flying scale model kitsor least seems universal explanation Today modelers begin plastic-and-foam RC flier sometimes trainer-type long has since built stick-and-tissue model Peanut Scale has gone long way towards getting modelers fundamentals again modeler has found its nearly much work build Peanut Scale large flying model course talking work maybe wrong hobby Stick-and-tissue models can put lot fun back hobby 10-cent kit now costs $495they still avallable Most supply priotwood parts could consid ered work day prefabricating thing can considered part fun 13-in wingspan Peanut Scale bothers so-called Walnut Scale Jumbo Scale kits plans available satisfy need bigger better old days us couldnt wait earn enough money first Gas model forced build dime kits financial reasons Hard may believe rubber-power kits fake engine cylinders protruding nose rubber-powered engine noisemakers bring Gas sound look little closer realization Today aeromodeling within reach nearly anyone willing put forth little effort bigger isnt always better can still enjoy thrills sunlight showing through tissue covering bird wheels overhead old Earl Stahl plans still available available kits today Just thumb through advertising pages favorite model magazine built-up flying models offer refreshing change pace well intermediate project between two complex designs Trimming flying stick-and-tissue rub ber models can challenging rewarding experience beyond scope particular column can benefit experience course can follow timehonored procedure launching model upstairs window more-standard procedure placing firecracker inside fuselage having blow up flight safety man RMCM Just kidding folks hear kinds stories over over again vintage modelers correct ly former fledgling modelers meet engines least during earlier years saving up buy engine several market war years excepted during early years modern Old-Timer movement no new engines Only relocated found origin als available Modelers some locales easier time locating suitable O-T engines modelers other locales Fortunately today once again have several newly-manufactured engines choose Prices may seem rela tively high until consider minutes work takes out paychecks today opposed Continued page 172 December 1986 73 Joe Havilk created magnificent Joe Weathers Memorial Trophy fortheSan Diego Aeroneers club isawarded annuallytothe club member garnering points monthly contestsfirst-time winner Haviikl Approximately 24 taiiand globe contains minutely-detailed 7-inspan model Weathers famous Mystery Man Photo John Oldenkamp Bob Munn Orem UT scratch-built 78oz Powerhouse Pond/Taibi plans Power OS 64 four-stroke R Munn 1937 Ehling scaled down Cox TD 020 engine Eugene Evanson 020 Replica fine way get Old Timer activity Photo Bob Schafer CHIPMUNK details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write C Full color deluxe catalog -$100 cf- Z IMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 1615 482-6188 lines around 007 dia 25 ft long Models size fly much better metal lines safer well Pick calm day head nearest vacant parking lot Charge battery about halfway give model short trial hop controls seem bit too sensitive move battery ahead bit controls too sluggish move battery back little controls feel right charge battery full up let model roll 206 should roll about quarter circle before will have enough speed rotate Feed some up elevator have fun slight burst power during takeoff motor settles down strong hum rest flight Near end flight power slowly drops Cessna will cruise smooth powered landing Pretty neat huh guess what no oily mess fuss Welcome clean fun world Electric Control Line Next Lets see have DeHavilland Rapide plan looks pretty good won der what twin Electrics will sound like FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 73 same measure 1940 light comes better focus just received mailing John Targos 3229 Dianora Dr Palos Verdes CA 9027 distributes line engines Dunham Engineering England category spark ignitions Dunham produces popular Orwick series engines engines originally ap peared shortly after WW II sought after powerful engine Dunham through John offers Orwick 29 32 64 73 cu sizes Prices run $150 $210 Us addition Orwicks also offer Mechanair 59cc Viking 53cc engines Diesel engines also getting use Old-Timer activity Dunham produces Elfin 249cc Valkyrie 53cc Orwick 29 Oliver Battleaxe Diesel engines normally require much breaking accustomed modem glow engines offer quick-start/launch techniques thermal flying great change pace Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 75 some national notoriety letter Bill confessed over years kept accounting Ramrods small clan built subject l50sq-in version actually Ramrod No 70 Incredible Bill related Ron St Jean admitted far greater number ever built Bill further advised built A/A 250s other size first published June 1956 issue Model Airplane News ordered set fullsized plans made set templates still use original construction article also incorporated chart given dimensions wood sizes three other sizes Ramrod 432 sq 600 750 squares Bills family built competed versions stated 150-size first worked out 1960 saw use 1961 020 Payload event competition fuselage revi sion permitted incorporation re quired one-ounce dummy pilot As late 1981 Bills grandson Bill Coffey Junior Sweepstakes winner US Free Flight Championships Taft CAaided Ramrod 250s being flown Nostalgia Gas events Oh yeah Bill closed saying No 71 will another 150 coming off son Jims workbenchand Ijust saw Bill week ago informed hopes have another 432 readied October 5 Central Indiana Aeromodelers All-Nostalgia Gas Contest Wright Field So apparently will Haught Ramrods yet come Man talk about dedication design 172 Model Aviation 0 PCL WOULD YP LQDK PT THAT NUT OVEP THERE PFRCTICING GOLF ON P DPY LIKE THIS! p Q\4..4 L 84
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 73, 172
Free Flight Old-Timers Clarence Haught SOLID STUFF think Old-Timers us visualize either Free Flight Gas model rubber-powered creation floating around lazily summer sky Old-Timer much know often does think solid scale Old-Timer activity Yet Old-Timers werent old modelers enjoyed solid scale models just today enjoy plastic scale models few weeks ago wife came home church rummage sale pair wooden scale models B-17 other B-24 immediately recognized 1 8-inch models couple first completely-shaped all-pine jack neevos pni vvi uuii uui - teertor RC Electric Its Keller5Of24 motor uses 21 cells homemade 41 reduton gear drive hand-carved 22 x 10 cherry wood prop Model weighs approximately 100 oz spans 87 Photos Bob Schafer scale models produced end WW II kits required minimum sanding shaping complete Engine nacelles flying surfaces fuselage ball turrets hewn good grade pine models could assembled received just like todays plastic models could carefully trimmed sanded prior assembly very authentic-appearing model little extra effort paint finish would yield model heretofore achievable excellent craftsman Prior revolution solid scale typical scale kit contained vague best set three-view drawings perhaps some templates airfoil fuselage cross sections parts sawn outline balsa pine just well off selecting model plans pub lished Air Trails ModelAirplane News building entirely scratch Display modelers yesterday just like days enthusiasts varied just assemblers elaborate rework jobs customizing kit produce rare unique model Few us realize roots Old-Timer activity Dime kits Along conventional lines Old-Timers started 10-cent flying scale model kitsor least seems universal explanation Today modelers begin plastic-and-foam RC flier sometimes trainer-type long has since built stick-and-tissue model Peanut Scale has gone long way towards getting modelers fundamentals again modeler has found its nearly much work build Peanut Scale large flying model course talking work maybe wrong hobby Stick-and-tissue models can put lot fun back hobby 10-cent kit now costs $495they still avallable Most supply priotwood parts could consid ered work day prefabricating thing can considered part fun 13-in wingspan Peanut Scale bothers so-called Walnut Scale Jumbo Scale kits plans available satisfy need bigger better old days us couldnt wait earn enough money first Gas model forced build dime kits financial reasons Hard may believe rubber-power kits fake engine cylinders protruding nose rubber-powered engine noisemakers bring Gas sound look little closer realization Today aeromodeling within reach nearly anyone willing put forth little effort bigger isnt always better can still enjoy thrills sunlight showing through tissue covering bird wheels overhead old Earl Stahl plans still available available kits today Just thumb through advertising pages favorite model magazine built-up flying models offer refreshing change pace well intermediate project between two complex designs Trimming flying stick-and-tissue rub ber models can challenging rewarding experience beyond scope particular column can benefit experience course can follow timehonored procedure launching model upstairs window more-standard procedure placing firecracker inside fuselage having blow up flight safety man RMCM Just kidding folks hear kinds stories over over again vintage modelers correct ly former fledgling modelers meet engines least during earlier years saving up buy engine several market war years excepted during early years modern Old-Timer movement no new engines Only relocated found origin als available Modelers some locales easier time locating suitable O-T engines modelers other locales Fortunately today once again have several newly-manufactured engines choose Prices may seem rela tively high until consider minutes work takes out paychecks today opposed Continued page 172 December 1986 73 Joe Havilk created magnificent Joe Weathers Memorial Trophy fortheSan Diego Aeroneers club isawarded annuallytothe club member garnering points monthly contestsfirst-time winner Haviikl Approximately 24 taiiand globe contains minutely-detailed 7-inspan model Weathers famous Mystery Man Photo John Oldenkamp Bob Munn Orem UT scratch-built 78oz Powerhouse Pond/Taibi plans Power OS 64 four-stroke R Munn 1937 Ehling scaled down Cox TD 020 engine Eugene Evanson 020 Replica fine way get Old Timer activity Photo Bob Schafer CHIPMUNK details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write C Full color deluxe catalog -$100 cf- Z IMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 1615 482-6188 lines around 007 dia 25 ft long Models size fly much better metal lines safer well Pick calm day head nearest vacant parking lot Charge battery about halfway give model short trial hop controls seem bit too sensitive move battery ahead bit controls too sluggish move battery back little controls feel right charge battery full up let model roll 206 should roll about quarter circle before will have enough speed rotate Feed some up elevator have fun slight burst power during takeoff motor settles down strong hum rest flight Near end flight power slowly drops Cessna will cruise smooth powered landing Pretty neat huh guess what no oily mess fuss Welcome clean fun world Electric Control Line Next Lets see have DeHavilland Rapide plan looks pretty good won der what twin Electrics will sound like FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 73 same measure 1940 light comes better focus just received mailing John Targos 3229 Dianora Dr Palos Verdes CA 9027 distributes line engines Dunham Engineering England category spark ignitions Dunham produces popular Orwick series engines engines originally ap peared shortly after WW II sought after powerful engine Dunham through John offers Orwick 29 32 64 73 cu sizes Prices run $150 $210 Us addition Orwicks also offer Mechanair 59cc Viking 53cc engines Diesel engines also getting use Old-Timer activity Dunham produces Elfin 249cc Valkyrie 53cc Orwick 29 Oliver Battleaxe Diesel engines normally require much breaking accustomed modem glow engines offer quick-start/launch techniques thermal flying great change pace Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 75 some national notoriety letter Bill confessed over years kept accounting Ramrods small clan built subject l50sq-in version actually Ramrod No 70 Incredible Bill related Ron St Jean admitted far greater number ever built Bill further advised built A/A 250s other size first published June 1956 issue Model Airplane News ordered set fullsized plans made set templates still use original construction article also incorporated chart given dimensions wood sizes three other sizes Ramrod 432 sq 600 750 squares Bills family built competed versions stated 150-size first worked out 1960 saw use 1961 020 Payload event competition fuselage revi sion permitted incorporation re quired one-ounce dummy pilot As late 1981 Bills grandson Bill Coffey Junior Sweepstakes winner US Free Flight Championships Taft CAaided Ramrod 250s being flown Nostalgia Gas events Oh yeah Bill closed saying No 71 will another 150 coming off son Jims workbenchand Ijust saw Bill week ago informed hopes have another 432 readied October 5 Central Indiana Aeromodelers All-Nostalgia Gas Contest Wright Field So apparently will Haught Ramrods yet come Man talk about dedication design 172 Model Aviation 0 PCL WOULD YP LQDK PT THAT NUT OVEP THERE PFRCTICING GOLF ON P DPY LIKE THIS! p Q\4..4 L 84