SUPERSCALE always draws crowd judging table flying ground Finely-done structure loads detail magnificent see modelers love models type joy seeing model air doing what originally designed well has outstanding artistic experiences good friend asked opinion enlarging stand-oft scale judging circle replied dont guys just build better models scale model will always matter personal taste reflects builders abilities mental image what plane should finished Someone like Bill Caldwell flying thou sands flights himself out middle Texas going make same model will someone wants glory being NATS trophy winner model will done lot differently As really no upper limit superscale ship could theory con structed aluminum have working instruments retracts etc real question facing scale builders non-scale shall go still out category Perhaps its order re-evaluate now whether important equal surpass last scale job time build new Some guys feel diminished make semi-scale plane after superscale trophy winner got compliments Thats shame cause work-to-fun ratio can very high simple ship make ships designed win contests impress people amount detail can hang may miss lot great time air can have creative burst leads find things good worth scale job its stretched ways Sherman Gillespies Ideal Bleriot what would call Easy Bee Perhaps should make something stretches lower limits great area called scale now just explore possibilities relax An Almost Scale job may choice Flightmasters Annual can have lot fun chasing through buttercups sunny Sunday morning modeler new serious scale finding adequate documentation can al ways pose problem Tons material exist Hawker Hurricanes P-5 Piper Cubs other done-to-death subjects wants keep building stuff else builds forever After builder SE 5 always runs risk having his/her model compared dozens Left Royall Moorethe geared GeeBee man rememberdid detract flight excitement rare Wright Flyer adding twin motor sticks suppose uses scale tower rail catapult Right Youd never notice flight theres free-floating rudder set up plastic sheet fill front side frames directional stability theres tiny bit dihedral Both photos Frank Morton 40 Model Aviation TWA month Bob Ohisons Ear Stahl Rearwin Speedster hISS consisientiy over two minutes Plane won 1971 rubber scale Taft FF Champs Plan source text Pic Bill Warner other SE 5s modeling friends have seen Rather go dozens unusual avenues tracking down info can join club like Flightmasters Cleveland FF Society try Gene Thomas Classic Models includes super documentation book designed modeler mind new booklet 1911 Cessna Bleriot-type just out kits Gene has anyone willing put work can get NATS quality scale model out materials provided documentation booklets come $595 Peanut kits well 1 i in/ft kits Such subjects Alexander Bullet Heath Super Parasol Church Mid-Wing Heath Baby Bullet dandy breaking routine Get brochure Gene Thomas Classic Models PO Box 681 Melville NY 11746 Another exciting new product Gene DuBois Models new balsa stripper handmade tools just what doctor ordered saving money stripwood well allowing choose just right wood right job Genes patented device has tested under fire junior high students think its great couldnt break cut themselves Gene has two sizes smaller rubber models uses up 1/16 sheet larger sizes over $10 bargain Simplicity sturdiness make good tool Gene invites dealer inquiries Ten clams plus about 80 cents postage will get Gene PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 recently experience making Peanut scale model pen wellknown designer tail-wagging problem too serious called Dutch Roll official term adding area vertical tail bit bit tape finally cured ittookdouble original rudder area job Now back old building board make new larger rudder incorporating new area approximate outlines original wont look too scale itll flyi thats name game Another thing try model has added dihedral scale wags its tail toop wing tips down bit will look like real may enough cure Dutch roll tendency larger vertical tail scale weigh birds bad idea tend build bit heavy side Makes weight conscious Youll soon get tothe point finding out three- fourgram peanut scale weight keeps ozone darn sight longer ten twelve Nick DeCarlis Gainesville Florida recommends called Pelouze local office supply store three bucks finds indispensable Its Tinier Scale Mfg Co 2714 W 21 Street Chicago IL 0-Haus also makes thats available places TO F/AID UNKNOWN PITCH P -TO SET BLADES AT su~or SHAFT VERTICAL ON BENC/-I DES/RED P/TH - F/ND SPOT WHERE TR/A/VGL ESET TRIANGLE AT R MATCHES BLADE ANGLE READCORRESPONDING TO P ON Cl-/APT OPPOSITEDEIRED EN AIEA SLIRED R 300-FIT BLADE AGA/NST OR 450 WI-I/Cl-/EVER- -qNGLE REPEAT FOR FITS AT WIDER~ SECOND LADE PART OF Y BOTH 3O45f BLADEWIDER BLADE SECTN MORE ACCURATL / 300 USE WITH UPP9 SCALEUSE WIT/-I L W9 SCALE 4 I PITCH 300 AA/6L4f liii iiiIf ii i/5i i12f2 iihfiii riilljiilii 0/ ADIU56789IV IIIIIAI L AIII AIIIIII IIII 9 PITCH 4S0AMGLE chart sent Paul Mclllrath modelers wish position blades adjustable prop measure pitch solid Useful making comparisons need 30/45degree drafting triangle way hold hub solidly Nick DeCarlis demoutrates Pelouze gram scale keeping tfack air-time rob begs Says can send three Found Centennial Peanuts through mail 15c Istclass stamp Lightweight name game take model rockets seriously works great little diet scales B better just gnessing Bending sheet balsa planking com pound curves can frustrating Loren Williams reports wiping household non-detergent ammonia cotton ball side sheet bent works wonders Very simply put structure wood like brick wall mortar holding bricks cells together ammonia softens lignin mortar allows fantastic bends made dries out mortar sets up again Great laminating wing tips 1/16 sheet Loren reports conjunction little heat 1/16 sheet can made almost 900 bends short radii method soak wood some have recommended just go over side try some scraps Ed Lidgard has bending prop shafts since before born recommends modelers using free-wheeling devices such shown chart Bending prop shaft way tends spring open Passing shaft far side better January issue pay attention way part bend around drive prop bends under pressure wound rubber Continued page 115 August 1979 41 Gene Duoi5 new patentea balsa stripper gem Makes short work scrap 1/16 sheet turning valuable building sticks See text find out can get yours r THE HIGH COST OF ROTOR _______ BLADES KEEPING YOU GROUNDED LET YOUR COPTER FLY AGAIN WITH BLADES BY BOBCO KAVAN Jet Ranger -Scale Expert ......$1295 COMMANDER -Std Expert . .. 895 H ELI-BOV..... 895 COMING SOON REVOLUTION 1 HELl-BABY 495 top quality precision blades made same material original equipment No covering material supplied 10% discount 5 sets Calif. residents add 6% sales tax allow time check clearance add 150 postage handling send check money order BOBCO 2504 C-i So Santa Fe Avenue Vista California 92083 Tel 714 727 4130 NFFS Unofficial Events Director has coordinated following unofficial F/F events cooperation sponsoring clubs July 29Manhattan Formula door Helioopter Autogiro Ornithopter July 31Rubber-Power Speed Outdoor Helicopter Autogiro Omithopter Night Flying Aug 1Electric Power Aug 2Cargo P-30 Dick Korda Open Rubber Aug 4Embryo Endurance dont forget NFFS Symposium Aug 2 NFFS Hall Fame Awards Banquet July31 Keep eye bulletin boards Nats Check Terry last-minute changes address 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oak lan4 CA 94619 FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 41 motor should go side shaft facing driven part will bend back central prop shaft away too important large diameter wire light motors becomes important times Eds right have experience having some quick thread wrapping flying site myself payment considering Thermal-worthy aircraft Rearwin Speedsters Having seen Ken Sykora over seven minutes Earl Stahl Speedster Bob Oslan win Taft consistent over-two-minute flights cannot reconunend little beauty too highly FAC Scale wInner Don SrulI launches hIs Japanese Shinden really unusual design super stable plans Jumbo size ~7E3ave Dlatt iviodels Inc New design V-LOCK provides positive lock UP DOWN cylinder5/8 bore . Made super-tough 0frictionless CAPRON Retraction angle 85 degrees allow average dihedral low-wing aircraft Low profile overall compact size uuV Only 1% high fits airfoil LE Massive legs-- diameter alloy spring shock-absorbing bottom end includedt Very simple design using 2 moving parts Disassembled easily self-servicing FOR LARGE MODELS FROM 60 UP TO 1/4 SCALE New RETRACTING LANDING GEAR Weve answered large-model enthusiasts need reliable RLG system exclusive patent pending V-LOCK system Designed Dave Platt 15 years practical highly success ful experience RLG-equipped contest RC scale models air-actuated system extremely strong powerful .will easily lift 1/4-scale legs heavy scale wheels doors etc COMPLETE OUTFIT INCLUDES 2 main units 2 shock legs supporting equipment--air tank switcher valve inlet valve on-plane pressure indicator tubing etc Optional extras--air regulator valves air pump speed reducers available Dave Platt Models SYSTEM PRICE $11900 order Sold direct No dealer mark-up buy manu fact urer gives best value Write call order. accept check Money Order Master Charge Visa cards pay UPS anywhere USA Please send registered return-receipt-requested mail Florida residents add 4% sales tax K nave Dlatt ivuodels inc 6940 NW 15th St Plantation Fla 33313 Phone 305 5874861 eves&wkencts Nol affiliated other company August 1979 115 Finally -A Definitive Work Electric Propulsion Systems complete resource anyone interested elec tric propulsion Over 100 photos detailed draw ings show models type description can build operate Covers aircraft autos boats solar-powered models Loaded dos donts helpful hints com plete index articles electric propulsion leading US magazines $595 dealer order direct John Pond PO Box 3215 1722 Junction Bldg D San Jose CA 95156 lists no fewer 24 Rearwin Speedster plans two-dollar bill John will bring 27in span 20F-1 plan Stahl machine Thanks cards letters photos encouragement Editors Note What Bill says about Speedster understated superb subject good lookz magnificent stabil ity aforce diagram isjustperfect ofponds 24 plans mentioned Bill Ed Naudzius Rearwin Speedster buy eitherthe 1940 1941 Nats remarkable flier stopped Nats glide passed over entire line ofgas pitsa memorable picture can get excellent kit Stahl Rearwin Flyline $895 Weve seen fly Shangri La Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Pluto/H orvath continued page 44 epoxy Fuel Tank fuel tank used Perfect #11 cut re-soldered size wanted have since found out Fox #86820 will fit modifi cation usual rubberband instal lation OK prefer attach fuel tanks ASTRO FI1IGHT InC PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT 13377 Beach Aye Venice CA 90291 slow-setting Scotch epoxy first sand ing side tank #150 paper obtain better bond Final Assembly Epoxy stabilizer fuselage shown Glue top part fuselage place attach rudder Epoxy wing place Finishing types methods finish ing can used would take up space want devote subject Ill just briefly describe technique used After sanding entire plane #320 paper brushed three coats filler 2 parts talcum powder 3 parts nitrate dope sanding between coats #400 paper After applied coat clear nitrate sanded #600 paper sprayed coat K&B epoxy primer sanding #600 sprayed coat K&B epoxy paint application trim decals final coat K&B clear allowed plenty time after coat paint drying MonoKote applied built-up wing design Engines Any good 35 engine will put out enough power maneuvers want sure check balance plane engine attached use Super Tigre engines either 35 stunt G21-35 witha9 X6 panda2m spinner also run homebuilt silencer flying field has tall grass generally remove landing gear good engine planes light weight no problem handlaunching plane also glides well after fuel runs out Pluto has flown friend slow combat seems design versatile enough use almost conditions am sure whoever builds Pluto will disap pointed its performance Finally would like give credit some people have helped project Charlie Sabbagh film processing Dave Amote help shop field Don Noon help writing article writing advertisers mention read about MA CL Scale/Gretz continued page 45 good scale model can made look bad wouldnt go far say exceptional workmanship areas can make out-of-scale poorly constructed model score good static points doing good job can make nice scale model look exceptional Its part artistry creating believable Scale Illusion Like diamonds ring chrome car few prominent details well done can make Sport Scale model sparkle True Grit youve ever glued piece wet-or-dry sandpaper model attempt simulate subject aircrafts wing walks undoubtably know results always satisfactory years have using technique comes close possible think authentically reproduce wing walks involves mixing sand-like grit bonding agent actually painting wing walk surface wing same way usually done full size aircraft sand-like grit abrasive polishing grain similar actually used make sandpaper polish metal sandblast build ings probably brands types different grades composi tion what have always used No 100 grit Aluminum Oxide something basically similar equally suitable can obtained local metal mineral supply outlet will also able get near future Sig Manufacturing Co best type bonding agent use whatever kind paint finishing model painted dope mix sanding grit black dope same brand prefer epoxy enamel finish use black type paint first step applying wing walks mask off area done according scale documentation Take little extra time make sure youre getting accurate possible As final scale details often wont have exact measurements go will have 116 Model Aviation 1930 STINSON TRIMOTOR MODEL T R/C KIT Sport orC Wing Span 80 Wing Area sq Stand Off Scale Weight bs safe way Radio 4 5 ch fly multi ne 1 35 AC 2 15 6 Preformed aluininuni struts cowls Wood construction e Full size plans Sold Direct INTRODUCTORY InformatIon Send SASE toPRICE $12995 MOHAVE INDUSTRIES INC 2365 Northern Ave nan AZ 86401 e 602 757-2480 Three-foot span Almost Scale Blerlot Sherman GIllisple Its 1917 Ideal model made spruce bass balsa must have left out nails because weight 275 OZ less origInal 825 figure 1917 kit-buIlt model
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 115, 116
SUPERSCALE always draws crowd judging table flying ground Finely-done structure loads detail magnificent see modelers love models type joy seeing model air doing what originally designed well has outstanding artistic experiences good friend asked opinion enlarging stand-oft scale judging circle replied dont guys just build better models scale model will always matter personal taste reflects builders abilities mental image what plane should finished Someone like Bill Caldwell flying thou sands flights himself out middle Texas going make same model will someone wants glory being NATS trophy winner model will done lot differently As really no upper limit superscale ship could theory con structed aluminum have working instruments retracts etc real question facing scale builders non-scale shall go still out category Perhaps its order re-evaluate now whether important equal surpass last scale job time build new Some guys feel diminished make semi-scale plane after superscale trophy winner got compliments Thats shame cause work-to-fun ratio can very high simple ship make ships designed win contests impress people amount detail can hang may miss lot great time air can have creative burst leads find things good worth scale job its stretched ways Sherman Gillespies Ideal Bleriot what would call Easy Bee Perhaps should make something stretches lower limits great area called scale now just explore possibilities relax An Almost Scale job may choice Flightmasters Annual can have lot fun chasing through buttercups sunny Sunday morning modeler new serious scale finding adequate documentation can al ways pose problem Tons material exist Hawker Hurricanes P-5 Piper Cubs other done-to-death subjects wants keep building stuff else builds forever After builder SE 5 always runs risk having his/her model compared dozens Left Royall Moorethe geared GeeBee man rememberdid detract flight excitement rare Wright Flyer adding twin motor sticks suppose uses scale tower rail catapult Right Youd never notice flight theres free-floating rudder set up plastic sheet fill front side frames directional stability theres tiny bit dihedral Both photos Frank Morton 40 Model Aviation TWA month Bob Ohisons Ear Stahl Rearwin Speedster hISS consisientiy over two minutes Plane won 1971 rubber scale Taft FF Champs Plan source text Pic Bill Warner other SE 5s modeling friends have seen Rather go dozens unusual avenues tracking down info can join club like Flightmasters Cleveland FF Society try Gene Thomas Classic Models includes super documentation book designed modeler mind new booklet 1911 Cessna Bleriot-type just out kits Gene has anyone willing put work can get NATS quality scale model out materials provided documentation booklets come $595 Peanut kits well 1 i in/ft kits Such subjects Alexander Bullet Heath Super Parasol Church Mid-Wing Heath Baby Bullet dandy breaking routine Get brochure Gene Thomas Classic Models PO Box 681 Melville NY 11746 Another exciting new product Gene DuBois Models new balsa stripper handmade tools just what doctor ordered saving money stripwood well allowing choose just right wood right job Genes patented device has tested under fire junior high students think its great couldnt break cut themselves Gene has two sizes smaller rubber models uses up 1/16 sheet larger sizes over $10 bargain Simplicity sturdiness make good tool Gene invites dealer inquiries Ten clams plus about 80 cents postage will get Gene PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 recently experience making Peanut scale model pen wellknown designer tail-wagging problem too serious called Dutch Roll official term adding area vertical tail bit bit tape finally cured ittookdouble original rudder area job Now back old building board make new larger rudder incorporating new area approximate outlines original wont look too scale itll flyi thats name game Another thing try model has added dihedral scale wags its tail toop wing tips down bit will look like real may enough cure Dutch roll tendency larger vertical tail scale weigh birds bad idea tend build bit heavy side Makes weight conscious Youll soon get tothe point finding out three- fourgram peanut scale weight keeps ozone darn sight longer ten twelve Nick DeCarlis Gainesville Florida recommends called Pelouze local office supply store three bucks finds indispensable Its Tinier Scale Mfg Co 2714 W 21 Street Chicago IL 0-Haus also makes thats available places TO F/AID UNKNOWN PITCH P -TO SET BLADES AT su~or SHAFT VERTICAL ON BENC/-I DES/RED P/TH - F/ND SPOT WHERE TR/A/VGL ESET TRIANGLE AT R MATCHES BLADE ANGLE READCORRESPONDING TO P ON Cl-/APT OPPOSITEDEIRED EN AIEA SLIRED R 300-FIT BLADE AGA/NST OR 450 WI-I/Cl-/EVER- -qNGLE REPEAT FOR FITS AT WIDER~ SECOND LADE PART OF Y BOTH 3O45f BLADEWIDER BLADE SECTN MORE ACCURATL / 300 USE WITH UPP9 SCALEUSE WIT/-I L W9 SCALE 4 I PITCH 300 AA/6L4f liii iiiIf ii i/5i i12f2 iihfiii riilljiilii 0/ ADIU56789IV IIIIIAI L AIII AIIIIII IIII 9 PITCH 4S0AMGLE chart sent Paul Mclllrath modelers wish position blades adjustable prop measure pitch solid Useful making comparisons need 30/45degree drafting triangle way hold hub solidly Nick DeCarlis demoutrates Pelouze gram scale keeping tfack air-time rob begs Says can send three Found Centennial Peanuts through mail 15c Istclass stamp Lightweight name game take model rockets seriously works great little diet scales B better just gnessing Bending sheet balsa planking com pound curves can frustrating Loren Williams reports wiping household non-detergent ammonia cotton ball side sheet bent works wonders Very simply put structure wood like brick wall mortar holding bricks cells together ammonia softens lignin mortar allows fantastic bends made dries out mortar sets up again Great laminating wing tips 1/16 sheet Loren reports conjunction little heat 1/16 sheet can made almost 900 bends short radii method soak wood some have recommended just go over side try some scraps Ed Lidgard has bending prop shafts since before born recommends modelers using free-wheeling devices such shown chart Bending prop shaft way tends spring open Passing shaft far side better January issue pay attention way part bend around drive prop bends under pressure wound rubber Continued page 115 August 1979 41 Gene Duoi5 new patentea balsa stripper gem Makes short work scrap 1/16 sheet turning valuable building sticks See text find out can get yours r THE HIGH COST OF ROTOR _______ BLADES KEEPING YOU GROUNDED LET YOUR COPTER FLY AGAIN WITH BLADES BY BOBCO KAVAN Jet Ranger -Scale Expert ......$1295 COMMANDER -Std Expert . .. 895 H ELI-BOV..... 895 COMING SOON REVOLUTION 1 HELl-BABY 495 top quality precision blades made same material original equipment No covering material supplied 10% discount 5 sets Calif. residents add 6% sales tax allow time check clearance add 150 postage handling send check money order BOBCO 2504 C-i So Santa Fe Avenue Vista California 92083 Tel 714 727 4130 NFFS Unofficial Events Director has coordinated following unofficial F/F events cooperation sponsoring clubs July 29Manhattan Formula door Helioopter Autogiro Ornithopter July 31Rubber-Power Speed Outdoor Helicopter Autogiro Omithopter Night Flying Aug 1Electric Power Aug 2Cargo P-30 Dick Korda Open Rubber Aug 4Embryo Endurance dont forget NFFS Symposium Aug 2 NFFS Hall Fame Awards Banquet July31 Keep eye bulletin boards Nats Check Terry last-minute changes address 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oak lan4 CA 94619 FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 41 motor should go side shaft facing driven part will bend back central prop shaft away too important large diameter wire light motors becomes important times Eds right have experience having some quick thread wrapping flying site myself payment considering Thermal-worthy aircraft Rearwin Speedsters Having seen Ken Sykora over seven minutes Earl Stahl Speedster Bob Oslan win Taft consistent over-two-minute flights cannot reconunend little beauty too highly FAC Scale wInner Don SrulI launches hIs Japanese Shinden really unusual design super stable plans Jumbo size ~7E3ave Dlatt iviodels Inc New design V-LOCK provides positive lock UP DOWN cylinder5/8 bore . Made super-tough 0frictionless CAPRON Retraction angle 85 degrees allow average dihedral low-wing aircraft Low profile overall compact size uuV Only 1% high fits airfoil LE Massive legs-- diameter alloy spring shock-absorbing bottom end includedt Very simple design using 2 moving parts Disassembled easily self-servicing FOR LARGE MODELS FROM 60 UP TO 1/4 SCALE New RETRACTING LANDING GEAR Weve answered large-model enthusiasts need reliable RLG system exclusive patent pending V-LOCK system Designed Dave Platt 15 years practical highly success ful experience RLG-equipped contest RC scale models air-actuated system extremely strong powerful .will easily lift 1/4-scale legs heavy scale wheels doors etc COMPLETE OUTFIT INCLUDES 2 main units 2 shock legs supporting equipment--air tank switcher valve inlet valve on-plane pressure indicator tubing etc Optional extras--air regulator valves air pump speed reducers available Dave Platt Models SYSTEM PRICE $11900 order Sold direct No dealer mark-up buy manu fact urer gives best value Write call order. accept check Money Order Master Charge Visa cards pay UPS anywhere USA Please send registered return-receipt-requested mail Florida residents add 4% sales tax K nave Dlatt ivuodels inc 6940 NW 15th St Plantation Fla 33313 Phone 305 5874861 eves&wkencts Nol affiliated other company August 1979 115 Finally -A Definitive Work Electric Propulsion Systems complete resource anyone interested elec tric propulsion Over 100 photos detailed draw ings show models type description can build operate Covers aircraft autos boats solar-powered models Loaded dos donts helpful hints com plete index articles electric propulsion leading US magazines $595 dealer order direct John Pond PO Box 3215 1722 Junction Bldg D San Jose CA 95156 lists no fewer 24 Rearwin Speedster plans two-dollar bill John will bring 27in span 20F-1 plan Stahl machine Thanks cards letters photos encouragement Editors Note What Bill says about Speedster understated superb subject good lookz magnificent stabil ity aforce diagram isjustperfect ofponds 24 plans mentioned Bill Ed Naudzius Rearwin Speedster buy eitherthe 1940 1941 Nats remarkable flier stopped Nats glide passed over entire line ofgas pitsa memorable picture can get excellent kit Stahl Rearwin Flyline $895 Weve seen fly Shangri La Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Pluto/H orvath continued page 44 epoxy Fuel Tank fuel tank used Perfect #11 cut re-soldered size wanted have since found out Fox #86820 will fit modifi cation usual rubberband instal lation OK prefer attach fuel tanks ASTRO FI1IGHT InC PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT 13377 Beach Aye Venice CA 90291 slow-setting Scotch epoxy first sand ing side tank #150 paper obtain better bond Final Assembly Epoxy stabilizer fuselage shown Glue top part fuselage place attach rudder Epoxy wing place Finishing types methods finish ing can used would take up space want devote subject Ill just briefly describe technique used After sanding entire plane #320 paper brushed three coats filler 2 parts talcum powder 3 parts nitrate dope sanding between coats #400 paper After applied coat clear nitrate sanded #600 paper sprayed coat K&B epoxy primer sanding #600 sprayed coat K&B epoxy paint application trim decals final coat K&B clear allowed plenty time after coat paint drying MonoKote applied built-up wing design Engines Any good 35 engine will put out enough power maneuvers want sure check balance plane engine attached use Super Tigre engines either 35 stunt G21-35 witha9 X6 panda2m spinner also run homebuilt silencer flying field has tall grass generally remove landing gear good engine planes light weight no problem handlaunching plane also glides well after fuel runs out Pluto has flown friend slow combat seems design versatile enough use almost conditions am sure whoever builds Pluto will disap pointed its performance Finally would like give credit some people have helped project Charlie Sabbagh film processing Dave Amote help shop field Don Noon help writing article writing advertisers mention read about MA CL Scale/Gretz continued page 45 good scale model can made look bad wouldnt go far say exceptional workmanship areas can make out-of-scale poorly constructed model score good static points doing good job can make nice scale model look exceptional Its part artistry creating believable Scale Illusion Like diamonds ring chrome car few prominent details well done can make Sport Scale model sparkle True Grit youve ever glued piece wet-or-dry sandpaper model attempt simulate subject aircrafts wing walks undoubtably know results always satisfactory years have using technique comes close possible think authentically reproduce wing walks involves mixing sand-like grit bonding agent actually painting wing walk surface wing same way usually done full size aircraft sand-like grit abrasive polishing grain similar actually used make sandpaper polish metal sandblast build ings probably brands types different grades composi tion what have always used No 100 grit Aluminum Oxide something basically similar equally suitable can obtained local metal mineral supply outlet will also able get near future Sig Manufacturing Co best type bonding agent use whatever kind paint finishing model painted dope mix sanding grit black dope same brand prefer epoxy enamel finish use black type paint first step applying wing walks mask off area done according scale documentation Take little extra time make sure youre getting accurate possible As final scale details often wont have exact measurements go will have 116 Model Aviation 1930 STINSON TRIMOTOR MODEL T R/C KIT Sport orC Wing Span 80 Wing Area sq Stand Off Scale Weight bs safe way Radio 4 5 ch fly multi ne 1 35 AC 2 15 6 Preformed aluininuni struts cowls Wood construction e Full size plans Sold Direct INTRODUCTORY InformatIon Send SASE toPRICE $12995 MOHAVE INDUSTRIES INC 2365 Northern Ave nan AZ 86401 e 602 757-2480 Three-foot span Almost Scale Blerlot Sherman GIllisple Its 1917 Ideal model made spruce bass balsa must have left out nails because weight 275 OZ less origInal 825 figure 1917 kit-buIlt model
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 115, 116
SUPERSCALE always draws crowd judging table flying ground Finely-done structure loads detail magnificent see modelers love models type joy seeing model air doing what originally designed well has outstanding artistic experiences good friend asked opinion enlarging stand-oft scale judging circle replied dont guys just build better models scale model will always matter personal taste reflects builders abilities mental image what plane should finished Someone like Bill Caldwell flying thou sands flights himself out middle Texas going make same model will someone wants glory being NATS trophy winner model will done lot differently As really no upper limit superscale ship could theory con structed aluminum have working instruments retracts etc real question facing scale builders non-scale shall go still out category Perhaps its order re-evaluate now whether important equal surpass last scale job time build new Some guys feel diminished make semi-scale plane after superscale trophy winner got compliments Thats shame cause work-to-fun ratio can very high simple ship make ships designed win contests impress people amount detail can hang may miss lot great time air can have creative burst leads find things good worth scale job its stretched ways Sherman Gillespies Ideal Bleriot what would call Easy Bee Perhaps should make something stretches lower limits great area called scale now just explore possibilities relax An Almost Scale job may choice Flightmasters Annual can have lot fun chasing through buttercups sunny Sunday morning modeler new serious scale finding adequate documentation can al ways pose problem Tons material exist Hawker Hurricanes P-5 Piper Cubs other done-to-death subjects wants keep building stuff else builds forever After builder SE 5 always runs risk having his/her model compared dozens Left Royall Moorethe geared GeeBee man rememberdid detract flight excitement rare Wright Flyer adding twin motor sticks suppose uses scale tower rail catapult Right Youd never notice flight theres free-floating rudder set up plastic sheet fill front side frames directional stability theres tiny bit dihedral Both photos Frank Morton 40 Model Aviation TWA month Bob Ohisons Ear Stahl Rearwin Speedster hISS consisientiy over two minutes Plane won 1971 rubber scale Taft FF Champs Plan source text Pic Bill Warner other SE 5s modeling friends have seen Rather go dozens unusual avenues tracking down info can join club like Flightmasters Cleveland FF Society try Gene Thomas Classic Models includes super documentation book designed modeler mind new booklet 1911 Cessna Bleriot-type just out kits Gene has anyone willing put work can get NATS quality scale model out materials provided documentation booklets come $595 Peanut kits well 1 i in/ft kits Such subjects Alexander Bullet Heath Super Parasol Church Mid-Wing Heath Baby Bullet dandy breaking routine Get brochure Gene Thomas Classic Models PO Box 681 Melville NY 11746 Another exciting new product Gene DuBois Models new balsa stripper handmade tools just what doctor ordered saving money stripwood well allowing choose just right wood right job Genes patented device has tested under fire junior high students think its great couldnt break cut themselves Gene has two sizes smaller rubber models uses up 1/16 sheet larger sizes over $10 bargain Simplicity sturdiness make good tool Gene invites dealer inquiries Ten clams plus about 80 cents postage will get Gene PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 recently experience making Peanut scale model pen wellknown designer tail-wagging problem too serious called Dutch Roll official term adding area vertical tail bit bit tape finally cured ittookdouble original rudder area job Now back old building board make new larger rudder incorporating new area approximate outlines original wont look too scale itll flyi thats name game Another thing try model has added dihedral scale wags its tail toop wing tips down bit will look like real may enough cure Dutch roll tendency larger vertical tail scale weigh birds bad idea tend build bit heavy side Makes weight conscious Youll soon get tothe point finding out three- fourgram peanut scale weight keeps ozone darn sight longer ten twelve Nick DeCarlis Gainesville Florida recommends called Pelouze local office supply store three bucks finds indispensable Its Tinier Scale Mfg Co 2714 W 21 Street Chicago IL 0-Haus also makes thats available places TO F/AID UNKNOWN PITCH P -TO SET BLADES AT su~or SHAFT VERTICAL ON BENC/-I DES/RED P/TH - F/ND SPOT WHERE TR/A/VGL ESET TRIANGLE AT R MATCHES BLADE ANGLE READCORRESPONDING TO P ON Cl-/APT OPPOSITEDEIRED EN AIEA SLIRED R 300-FIT BLADE AGA/NST OR 450 WI-I/Cl-/EVER- -qNGLE REPEAT FOR FITS AT WIDER~ SECOND LADE PART OF Y BOTH 3O45f BLADEWIDER BLADE SECTN MORE ACCURATL / 300 USE WITH UPP9 SCALEUSE WIT/-I L W9 SCALE 4 I PITCH 300 AA/6L4f liii iiiIf ii i/5i i12f2 iihfiii riilljiilii 0/ ADIU56789IV IIIIIAI L AIII AIIIIII IIII 9 PITCH 4S0AMGLE chart sent Paul Mclllrath modelers wish position blades adjustable prop measure pitch solid Useful making comparisons need 30/45degree drafting triangle way hold hub solidly Nick DeCarlis demoutrates Pelouze gram scale keeping tfack air-time rob begs Says can send three Found Centennial Peanuts through mail 15c Istclass stamp Lightweight name game take model rockets seriously works great little diet scales B better just gnessing Bending sheet balsa planking com pound curves can frustrating Loren Williams reports wiping household non-detergent ammonia cotton ball side sheet bent works wonders Very simply put structure wood like brick wall mortar holding bricks cells together ammonia softens lignin mortar allows fantastic bends made dries out mortar sets up again Great laminating wing tips 1/16 sheet Loren reports conjunction little heat 1/16 sheet can made almost 900 bends short radii method soak wood some have recommended just go over side try some scraps Ed Lidgard has bending prop shafts since before born recommends modelers using free-wheeling devices such shown chart Bending prop shaft way tends spring open Passing shaft far side better January issue pay attention way part bend around drive prop bends under pressure wound rubber Continued page 115 August 1979 41 Gene Duoi5 new patentea balsa stripper gem Makes short work scrap 1/16 sheet turning valuable building sticks See text find out can get yours r THE HIGH COST OF ROTOR _______ BLADES KEEPING YOU GROUNDED LET YOUR COPTER FLY AGAIN WITH BLADES BY BOBCO KAVAN Jet Ranger -Scale Expert ......$1295 COMMANDER -Std Expert . .. 895 H ELI-BOV..... 895 COMING SOON REVOLUTION 1 HELl-BABY 495 top quality precision blades made same material original equipment No covering material supplied 10% discount 5 sets Calif. residents add 6% sales tax allow time check clearance add 150 postage handling send check money order BOBCO 2504 C-i So Santa Fe Avenue Vista California 92083 Tel 714 727 4130 NFFS Unofficial Events Director has coordinated following unofficial F/F events cooperation sponsoring clubs July 29Manhattan Formula door Helioopter Autogiro Ornithopter July 31Rubber-Power Speed Outdoor Helicopter Autogiro Omithopter Night Flying Aug 1Electric Power Aug 2Cargo P-30 Dick Korda Open Rubber Aug 4Embryo Endurance dont forget NFFS Symposium Aug 2 NFFS Hall Fame Awards Banquet July31 Keep eye bulletin boards Nats Check Terry last-minute changes address 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oak lan4 CA 94619 FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 41 motor should go side shaft facing driven part will bend back central prop shaft away too important large diameter wire light motors becomes important times Eds right have experience having some quick thread wrapping flying site myself payment considering Thermal-worthy aircraft Rearwin Speedsters Having seen Ken Sykora over seven minutes Earl Stahl Speedster Bob Oslan win Taft consistent over-two-minute flights cannot reconunend little beauty too highly FAC Scale wInner Don SrulI launches hIs Japanese Shinden really unusual design super stable plans Jumbo size ~7E3ave Dlatt iviodels Inc New design V-LOCK provides positive lock UP DOWN cylinder5/8 bore . Made super-tough 0frictionless CAPRON Retraction angle 85 degrees allow average dihedral low-wing aircraft Low profile overall compact size uuV Only 1% high fits airfoil LE Massive legs-- diameter alloy spring shock-absorbing bottom end includedt Very simple design using 2 moving parts Disassembled easily self-servicing FOR LARGE MODELS FROM 60 UP TO 1/4 SCALE New RETRACTING LANDING GEAR Weve answered large-model enthusiasts need reliable RLG system exclusive patent pending V-LOCK system Designed Dave Platt 15 years practical highly success ful experience RLG-equipped contest RC scale models air-actuated system extremely strong powerful .will easily lift 1/4-scale legs heavy scale wheels doors etc COMPLETE OUTFIT INCLUDES 2 main units 2 shock legs supporting equipment--air tank switcher valve inlet valve on-plane pressure indicator tubing etc Optional extras--air regulator valves air pump speed reducers available Dave Platt Models SYSTEM PRICE $11900 order Sold direct No dealer mark-up buy manu fact urer gives best value Write call order. accept check Money Order Master Charge Visa cards pay UPS anywhere USA Please send registered return-receipt-requested mail Florida residents add 4% sales tax K nave Dlatt ivuodels inc 6940 NW 15th St Plantation Fla 33313 Phone 305 5874861 eves&wkencts Nol affiliated other company August 1979 115 Finally -A Definitive Work Electric Propulsion Systems complete resource anyone interested elec tric propulsion Over 100 photos detailed draw ings show models type description can build operate Covers aircraft autos boats solar-powered models Loaded dos donts helpful hints com plete index articles electric propulsion leading US magazines $595 dealer order direct John Pond PO Box 3215 1722 Junction Bldg D San Jose CA 95156 lists no fewer 24 Rearwin Speedster plans two-dollar bill John will bring 27in span 20F-1 plan Stahl machine Thanks cards letters photos encouragement Editors Note What Bill says about Speedster understated superb subject good lookz magnificent stabil ity aforce diagram isjustperfect ofponds 24 plans mentioned Bill Ed Naudzius Rearwin Speedster buy eitherthe 1940 1941 Nats remarkable flier stopped Nats glide passed over entire line ofgas pitsa memorable picture can get excellent kit Stahl Rearwin Flyline $895 Weve seen fly Shangri La Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Pluto/H orvath continued page 44 epoxy Fuel Tank fuel tank used Perfect #11 cut re-soldered size wanted have since found out Fox #86820 will fit modifi cation usual rubberband instal lation OK prefer attach fuel tanks ASTRO FI1IGHT InC PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT 13377 Beach Aye Venice CA 90291 slow-setting Scotch epoxy first sand ing side tank #150 paper obtain better bond Final Assembly Epoxy stabilizer fuselage shown Glue top part fuselage place attach rudder Epoxy wing place Finishing types methods finish ing can used would take up space want devote subject Ill just briefly describe technique used After sanding entire plane #320 paper brushed three coats filler 2 parts talcum powder 3 parts nitrate dope sanding between coats #400 paper After applied coat clear nitrate sanded #600 paper sprayed coat K&B epoxy primer sanding #600 sprayed coat K&B epoxy paint application trim decals final coat K&B clear allowed plenty time after coat paint drying MonoKote applied built-up wing design Engines Any good 35 engine will put out enough power maneuvers want sure check balance plane engine attached use Super Tigre engines either 35 stunt G21-35 witha9 X6 panda2m spinner also run homebuilt silencer flying field has tall grass generally remove landing gear good engine planes light weight no problem handlaunching plane also glides well after fuel runs out Pluto has flown friend slow combat seems design versatile enough use almost conditions am sure whoever builds Pluto will disap pointed its performance Finally would like give credit some people have helped project Charlie Sabbagh film processing Dave Amote help shop field Don Noon help writing article writing advertisers mention read about MA CL Scale/Gretz continued page 45 good scale model can made look bad wouldnt go far say exceptional workmanship areas can make out-of-scale poorly constructed model score good static points doing good job can make nice scale model look exceptional Its part artistry creating believable Scale Illusion Like diamonds ring chrome car few prominent details well done can make Sport Scale model sparkle True Grit youve ever glued piece wet-or-dry sandpaper model attempt simulate subject aircrafts wing walks undoubtably know results always satisfactory years have using technique comes close possible think authentically reproduce wing walks involves mixing sand-like grit bonding agent actually painting wing walk surface wing same way usually done full size aircraft sand-like grit abrasive polishing grain similar actually used make sandpaper polish metal sandblast build ings probably brands types different grades composi tion what have always used No 100 grit Aluminum Oxide something basically similar equally suitable can obtained local metal mineral supply outlet will also able get near future Sig Manufacturing Co best type bonding agent use whatever kind paint finishing model painted dope mix sanding grit black dope same brand prefer epoxy enamel finish use black type paint first step applying wing walks mask off area done according scale documentation Take little extra time make sure youre getting accurate possible As final scale details often wont have exact measurements go will have 116 Model Aviation 1930 STINSON TRIMOTOR MODEL T R/C KIT Sport orC Wing Span 80 Wing Area sq Stand Off Scale Weight bs safe way Radio 4 5 ch fly multi ne 1 35 AC 2 15 6 Preformed aluininuni struts cowls Wood construction e Full size plans Sold Direct INTRODUCTORY InformatIon Send SASE toPRICE $12995 MOHAVE INDUSTRIES INC 2365 Northern Ave nan AZ 86401 e 602 757-2480 Three-foot span Almost Scale Blerlot Sherman GIllisple Its 1917 Ideal model made spruce bass balsa must have left out nails because weight 275 OZ less origInal 825 figure 1917 kit-buIlt model
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 115, 116
SUPERSCALE always draws crowd judging table flying ground Finely-done structure loads detail magnificent see modelers love models type joy seeing model air doing what originally designed well has outstanding artistic experiences good friend asked opinion enlarging stand-oft scale judging circle replied dont guys just build better models scale model will always matter personal taste reflects builders abilities mental image what plane should finished Someone like Bill Caldwell flying thou sands flights himself out middle Texas going make same model will someone wants glory being NATS trophy winner model will done lot differently As really no upper limit superscale ship could theory con structed aluminum have working instruments retracts etc real question facing scale builders non-scale shall go still out category Perhaps its order re-evaluate now whether important equal surpass last scale job time build new Some guys feel diminished make semi-scale plane after superscale trophy winner got compliments Thats shame cause work-to-fun ratio can very high simple ship make ships designed win contests impress people amount detail can hang may miss lot great time air can have creative burst leads find things good worth scale job its stretched ways Sherman Gillespies Ideal Bleriot what would call Easy Bee Perhaps should make something stretches lower limits great area called scale now just explore possibilities relax An Almost Scale job may choice Flightmasters Annual can have lot fun chasing through buttercups sunny Sunday morning modeler new serious scale finding adequate documentation can al ways pose problem Tons material exist Hawker Hurricanes P-5 Piper Cubs other done-to-death subjects wants keep building stuff else builds forever After builder SE 5 always runs risk having his/her model compared dozens Left Royall Moorethe geared GeeBee man rememberdid detract flight excitement rare Wright Flyer adding twin motor sticks suppose uses scale tower rail catapult Right Youd never notice flight theres free-floating rudder set up plastic sheet fill front side frames directional stability theres tiny bit dihedral Both photos Frank Morton 40 Model Aviation TWA month Bob Ohisons Ear Stahl Rearwin Speedster hISS consisientiy over two minutes Plane won 1971 rubber scale Taft FF Champs Plan source text Pic Bill Warner other SE 5s modeling friends have seen Rather go dozens unusual avenues tracking down info can join club like Flightmasters Cleveland FF Society try Gene Thomas Classic Models includes super documentation book designed modeler mind new booklet 1911 Cessna Bleriot-type just out kits Gene has anyone willing put work can get NATS quality scale model out materials provided documentation booklets come $595 Peanut kits well 1 i in/ft kits Such subjects Alexander Bullet Heath Super Parasol Church Mid-Wing Heath Baby Bullet dandy breaking routine Get brochure Gene Thomas Classic Models PO Box 681 Melville NY 11746 Another exciting new product Gene DuBois Models new balsa stripper handmade tools just what doctor ordered saving money stripwood well allowing choose just right wood right job Genes patented device has tested under fire junior high students think its great couldnt break cut themselves Gene has two sizes smaller rubber models uses up 1/16 sheet larger sizes over $10 bargain Simplicity sturdiness make good tool Gene invites dealer inquiries Ten clams plus about 80 cents postage will get Gene PO Box C Acushnet MA 02743 recently experience making Peanut scale model pen wellknown designer tail-wagging problem too serious called Dutch Roll official term adding area vertical tail bit bit tape finally cured ittookdouble original rudder area job Now back old building board make new larger rudder incorporating new area approximate outlines original wont look too scale itll flyi thats name game Another thing try model has added dihedral scale wags its tail toop wing tips down bit will look like real may enough cure Dutch roll tendency larger vertical tail scale weigh birds bad idea tend build bit heavy side Makes weight conscious Youll soon get tothe point finding out three- fourgram peanut scale weight keeps ozone darn sight longer ten twelve Nick DeCarlis Gainesville Florida recommends called Pelouze local office supply store three bucks finds indispensable Its Tinier Scale Mfg Co 2714 W 21 Street Chicago IL 0-Haus also makes thats available places TO F/AID UNKNOWN PITCH P -TO SET BLADES AT su~or SHAFT VERTICAL ON BENC/-I DES/RED P/TH - F/ND SPOT WHERE TR/A/VGL ESET TRIANGLE AT R MATCHES BLADE ANGLE READCORRESPONDING TO P ON Cl-/APT OPPOSITEDEIRED EN AIEA SLIRED R 300-FIT BLADE AGA/NST OR 450 WI-I/Cl-/EVER- -qNGLE REPEAT FOR FITS AT WIDER~ SECOND LADE PART OF Y BOTH 3O45f BLADEWIDER BLADE SECTN MORE ACCURATL / 300 USE WITH UPP9 SCALEUSE WIT/-I L W9 SCALE 4 I PITCH 300 AA/6L4f liii iiiIf ii i/5i i12f2 iihfiii riilljiilii 0/ ADIU56789IV IIIIIAI L AIII AIIIIII IIII 9 PITCH 4S0AMGLE chart sent Paul Mclllrath modelers wish position blades adjustable prop measure pitch solid Useful making comparisons need 30/45degree drafting triangle way hold hub solidly Nick DeCarlis demoutrates Pelouze gram scale keeping tfack air-time rob begs Says can send three Found Centennial Peanuts through mail 15c Istclass stamp Lightweight name game take model rockets seriously works great little diet scales B better just gnessing Bending sheet balsa planking com pound curves can frustrating Loren Williams reports wiping household non-detergent ammonia cotton ball side sheet bent works wonders Very simply put structure wood like brick wall mortar holding bricks cells together ammonia softens lignin mortar allows fantastic bends made dries out mortar sets up again Great laminating wing tips 1/16 sheet Loren reports conjunction little heat 1/16 sheet can made almost 900 bends short radii method soak wood some have recommended just go over side try some scraps Ed Lidgard has bending prop shafts since before born recommends modelers using free-wheeling devices such shown chart Bending prop shaft way tends spring open Passing shaft far side better January issue pay attention way part bend around drive prop bends under pressure wound rubber Continued page 115 August 1979 41 Gene Duoi5 new patentea balsa stripper gem Makes short work scrap 1/16 sheet turning valuable building sticks See text find out can get yours r THE HIGH COST OF ROTOR _______ BLADES KEEPING YOU GROUNDED LET YOUR COPTER FLY AGAIN WITH BLADES BY BOBCO KAVAN Jet Ranger -Scale Expert ......$1295 COMMANDER -Std Expert . .. 895 H ELI-BOV..... 895 COMING SOON REVOLUTION 1 HELl-BABY 495 top quality precision blades made same material original equipment No covering material supplied 10% discount 5 sets Calif. residents add 6% sales tax allow time check clearance add 150 postage handling send check money order BOBCO 2504 C-i So Santa Fe Avenue Vista California 92083 Tel 714 727 4130 NFFS Unofficial Events Director has coordinated following unofficial F/F events cooperation sponsoring clubs July 29Manhattan Formula door Helioopter Autogiro Ornithopter July 31Rubber-Power Speed Outdoor Helicopter Autogiro Omithopter Night Flying Aug 1Electric Power Aug 2Cargo P-30 Dick Korda Open Rubber Aug 4Embryo Endurance dont forget NFFS Symposium Aug 2 NFFS Hall Fame Awards Banquet July31 Keep eye bulletin boards Nats Check Terry last-minute changes address 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Bob Meuser 4200 Gregory St Oak lan4 CA 94619 FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 41 motor should go side shaft facing driven part will bend back central prop shaft away too important large diameter wire light motors becomes important times Eds right have experience having some quick thread wrapping flying site myself payment considering Thermal-worthy aircraft Rearwin Speedsters Having seen Ken Sykora over seven minutes Earl Stahl Speedster Bob Oslan win Taft consistent over-two-minute flights cannot reconunend little beauty too highly FAC Scale wInner Don SrulI launches hIs Japanese Shinden really unusual design super stable plans Jumbo size ~7E3ave Dlatt iviodels Inc New design V-LOCK provides positive lock UP DOWN cylinder5/8 bore . Made super-tough 0frictionless CAPRON Retraction angle 85 degrees allow average dihedral low-wing aircraft Low profile overall compact size uuV Only 1% high fits airfoil LE Massive legs-- diameter alloy spring shock-absorbing bottom end includedt Very simple design using 2 moving parts Disassembled easily self-servicing FOR LARGE MODELS FROM 60 UP TO 1/4 SCALE New RETRACTING LANDING GEAR Weve answered large-model enthusiasts need reliable RLG system exclusive patent pending V-LOCK system Designed Dave Platt 15 years practical highly success ful experience RLG-equipped contest RC scale models air-actuated system extremely strong powerful .will easily lift 1/4-scale legs heavy scale wheels doors etc COMPLETE OUTFIT INCLUDES 2 main units 2 shock legs supporting equipment--air tank switcher valve inlet valve on-plane pressure indicator tubing etc Optional extras--air regulator valves air pump speed reducers available Dave Platt Models SYSTEM PRICE $11900 order Sold direct No dealer mark-up buy manu fact urer gives best value Write call order. accept check Money Order Master Charge Visa cards pay UPS anywhere USA Please send registered return-receipt-requested mail Florida residents add 4% sales tax K nave Dlatt ivuodels inc 6940 NW 15th St Plantation Fla 33313 Phone 305 5874861 eves&wkencts Nol affiliated other company August 1979 115 Finally -A Definitive Work Electric Propulsion Systems complete resource anyone interested elec tric propulsion Over 100 photos detailed draw ings show models type description can build operate Covers aircraft autos boats solar-powered models Loaded dos donts helpful hints com plete index articles electric propulsion leading US magazines $595 dealer order direct John Pond PO Box 3215 1722 Junction Bldg D San Jose CA 95156 lists no fewer 24 Rearwin Speedster plans two-dollar bill John will bring 27in span 20F-1 plan Stahl machine Thanks cards letters photos encouragement Editors Note What Bill says about Speedster understated superb subject good lookz magnificent stabil ity aforce diagram isjustperfect ofponds 24 plans mentioned Bill Ed Naudzius Rearwin Speedster buy eitherthe 1940 1941 Nats remarkable flier stopped Nats glide passed over entire line ofgas pitsa memorable picture can get excellent kit Stahl Rearwin Flyline $895 Weve seen fly Shangri La Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Pluto/H orvath continued page 44 epoxy Fuel Tank fuel tank used Perfect #11 cut re-soldered size wanted have since found out Fox #86820 will fit modifi cation usual rubberband instal lation OK prefer attach fuel tanks ASTRO FI1IGHT InC PIONEERS IN SILENT FLIGHT 13377 Beach Aye Venice CA 90291 slow-setting Scotch epoxy first sand ing side tank #150 paper obtain better bond Final Assembly Epoxy stabilizer fuselage shown Glue top part fuselage place attach rudder Epoxy wing place Finishing types methods finish ing can used would take up space want devote subject Ill just briefly describe technique used After sanding entire plane #320 paper brushed three coats filler 2 parts talcum powder 3 parts nitrate dope sanding between coats #400 paper After applied coat clear nitrate sanded #600 paper sprayed coat K&B epoxy primer sanding #600 sprayed coat K&B epoxy paint application trim decals final coat K&B clear allowed plenty time after coat paint drying MonoKote applied built-up wing design Engines Any good 35 engine will put out enough power maneuvers want sure check balance plane engine attached use Super Tigre engines either 35 stunt G21-35 witha9 X6 panda2m spinner also run homebuilt silencer flying field has tall grass generally remove landing gear good engine planes light weight no problem handlaunching plane also glides well after fuel runs out Pluto has flown friend slow combat seems design versatile enough use almost conditions am sure whoever builds Pluto will disap pointed its performance Finally would like give credit some people have helped project Charlie Sabbagh film processing Dave Amote help shop field Don Noon help writing article writing advertisers mention read about MA CL Scale/Gretz continued page 45 good scale model can made look bad wouldnt go far say exceptional workmanship areas can make out-of-scale poorly constructed model score good static points doing good job can make nice scale model look exceptional Its part artistry creating believable Scale Illusion Like diamonds ring chrome car few prominent details well done can make Sport Scale model sparkle True Grit youve ever glued piece wet-or-dry sandpaper model attempt simulate subject aircrafts wing walks undoubtably know results always satisfactory years have using technique comes close possible think authentically reproduce wing walks involves mixing sand-like grit bonding agent actually painting wing walk surface wing same way usually done full size aircraft sand-like grit abrasive polishing grain similar actually used make sandpaper polish metal sandblast build ings probably brands types different grades composi tion what have always used No 100 grit Aluminum Oxide something basically similar equally suitable can obtained local metal mineral supply outlet will also able get near future Sig Manufacturing Co best type bonding agent use whatever kind paint finishing model painted dope mix sanding grit black dope same brand prefer epoxy enamel finish use black type paint first step applying wing walks mask off area done according scale documentation Take little extra time make sure youre getting accurate possible As final scale details often wont have exact measurements go will have 116 Model Aviation 1930 STINSON TRIMOTOR MODEL T R/C KIT Sport orC Wing Span 80 Wing Area sq Stand Off Scale Weight bs safe way Radio 4 5 ch fly multi ne 1 35 AC 2 15 6 Preformed aluininuni struts cowls Wood construction e Full size plans Sold Direct INTRODUCTORY InformatIon Send SASE toPRICE $12995 MOHAVE INDUSTRIES INC 2365 Northern Ave nan AZ 86401 e 602 757-2480 Three-foot span Almost Scale Blerlot Sherman GIllisple Its 1917 Ideal model made spruce bass balsa must have left out nails because weight 275 OZ less origInal 825 figure 1917 kit-buIlt model