NEW 1/3 Scale Racers Plan N Pattern Sets Bill Efflngr * Says Buster probably least complicated scale model can build scratch full size original Silver Hill Facility Smithsonian e version great Berkeley kit first h Scale RIO Scratch plans include original latest confiouration details individual parts draw60w Wingspan 6OYe overall length 60 26 Engines Plan N Pattern Set #RC3S- $2495 NEW Sopwlth Camel F 1 84 wingspan 4 ch RIC 2150 sq wing area 11 lbs lwlo Rid plywood & balsa construction over 65 sq ft drawings Plan N Pattern #RCQS-11 $2495 SPAD C-XIII World Wan Capable Flyer Captures Imagination 13 31 Cu engines 79 wingspan 2120 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS 8 $27 95 Fokker Triplane DR-i Giant Ye Scale RIO Design WW 78 150 cu engines 72 wingspan triplane 1772 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-6 $2495 World Wan 78-22 engines 0 8OtA wingspan 2220 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-7 $2495 Quarter Scale Curtis Falcon 114 Wingspan 3168sq area Quadra Size Engine Plan N Pattern #RCQS-13 $2795 Founding member AMA NFFS Hell Fewer Prices complete Plans Sub-Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add 8200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1987 Send $100 refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Swamp Box roughly 19601 apparently published single-channel RC cabin model called Swamp Box After some 25 years have received several requests source plans magazine publication etc thought might have printed Model Airplane News asked assist ance Hurst Bowers AMA Museum Library plan could located magazine Hurst said too received such requests several abroadEurope Au stralia important locate almost forgotten item satisfr own curiosity assist interested people read ers keep reference data card systems have clue please address Hurst Bowers Museum Curator AMA HQ museum has nearly complete files modeling magazines Its real mystery several respects could airplane fall through cracks like people now interested something going people learning about source isnt known recall airplane plain simple stable docile flier Mine equipped first single-channel system ever produced Ace RCbut may have published escapements would realm Midwest Champion deBolt Rebel etc would fine 05-075 Electric motor speed con troller Perhaps used fictitious byline perhaps some editor left out table contents Any help would appreciated please address information Hurst Bowers Bill Winter Fairfax VA Soloed RC Last have lived Aviation life Rubber models 1926-34 Gas-powered Free Flight 1934-45 Learned fly Taylor Cub E-2 Pittsburgh Bettis Field 1937 Bought five full-size aircraft Waco OXE Curtiss OX-S engine Fairchild Model 22 inverted Cirrius engine two Aero Ks E Continued page 10 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made fhe U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS fl-I 75-B Vt-200-B TT-225-B TT-226-B TT-250-B fl-25 1-B TT-275-B TT-276-B . rr-300-B TT301-8 2-1/2 2-1/2FAII 2-3/4 2-3/4 FAI . 3 3 PAl 51295 13g5 14gs 1695 1695 1S95 1995 2195 2395 2595 095 OZ 100 OZ 155 OZ 145 OZ 188 1 680Z 2150Z 200 OZ 258 OZ 247 OZ 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS PART NO Th140-A TT-610-A fl-71 0-A iT-S 16-A TT-810-A Tr-B25A Tr-375-A Thi 25-A SIZE 1/4-28 6x 1 0mm 7s1 0mm 5/16-24 8xlOmm Bx 1 25mm 3/8-24 lOx 1 25mm RETAIL APPROX PRICEWT $395 1 OZ 3950830Z 395OB2OZ 395076 OZ 3950760Z 395 . 075 OZ 495 . 1170Z 495 . 1150Z 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 8 Model Aviation etWs Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Nodel Aviation 1810 Samuel- 4 Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 HETAIL APPROX PART NOSIZEPRICEWT 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/4 lEA 1m going flying words conjure up images battles balky engines instead carefree days field youre using McDaniel RIG NiStarterTM light plug Ni-StartersTM heavy-duty nicad power will provide up 50 reliable quick starts charge features famous Head LockTM adapter brass reinforcing ring around crimped end really extends its life works sideways inverted information well NiStarter works just go local flying field may have wait NiStartersTM always flying McDaniel RIC Incorporated1 12206 Guinevere RoadI enn Dale MD 20769I 301/464-2260 Telex 287901 McD-UR take hassle out hobby JOIN VPOINTS 18800 ST RT 47 E SIDNEY OHIO 45365 513-498-1721 SAND FLANGE FOR TAPERS 5 SIZES AVAILABLE 12 pcs per pack ONLY $119 POSITtj TE-ATL ON __PLANS &GIzJPsAT RIB GLUEZJPLOCK ON WEBBS TO 2VSLIT RB LE 7/8 THEN PUSH &INTO SLIT & GLUE USE JP IN TAIL ASSEMBLIES FOR STRENGTH LIGHTWGT & NYROD TORQUE TRANSFER NO PINNING RNO SPLITS LEVATORUDDE llEs ARE aIIll kIIHORIZT STAB ILL ASK.-FOR THEM AT HOiBEY. STORES JOINT POINTS BY AL-TEC PRODUCTS INC 113 engines J-3 Cub Ive eight complete engine failures no injury forced landings Twelve years ago wanted learn fly RC trips Ohio Florida instructors crashed found instructors would stay student very long flew winter Ohio crashes rebuilds March 8-9 weather Ohio like summer instructor asked Ed ready solo made three flights around field landings smooth After trying success feels pretty good Edwin H Orr OX-5 Aviation Pioneers E Liverpool OH Zilch Some readers may interested Zilch Control Line project therefore few details pictures plans Zilch appeared February 1979 issue ModelAviation recently scaled plans Orwick 23 ignition K&M replica sizes Zilch kitted Berkeley Models decided should have 44-in span Orwick 23 built Super Duper Zilch kit 1949 1950 powered Orwick 64 ignition SD Zilch flew well single balsa spar let go after few flights replica model built per MA plans except spar laminated cowling made fiberglass spark ignition Orwick 23 features elec tronic ignition module produce Old-Timer fliers duplicated paint/trim scheme Doc Mathews used MA article wings yellow MonoKote rest K&B Superpoxy white black strip ing tape fly 015 lines 50-ft length find lot of interest O-T Stunt Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation SIG QUALITY FUELS Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning * Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 0% Nitromethane 5% Nitromethane 10% Nitromethane 15% Nitromethane 25% Nitromethane 35% Nitromethane PINT $315 $415 $430 $495 $575 QUART $450 $525 $550 $625 $750 $875 GALLON $1050 $1250 $1450 $1650 $2095 $2495 FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $19000 $25800 $32500 $38500 $52000 $66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethane use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some ludge yourselfl See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 LJ SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Prices suhioct c5nge notice ALL PURPOSE FOAM CUTTER Hands Off Cut ii Especially Designed Tapered Wings HANDS OF- u ii untque aevtcu jar cucurig rugs quocy tuam wing cores hands off also cuts both sides same time Most modelers will amazed high quality smooth surface will achieve using device plus added advan tage having wait until friends can come around help However just foam wing cutter HANDS OFF also capable cutting precision foam com ponents such fuselage sections cowls tail surfaces HANDS OFF available hardware package assemble own board HANDS OFF CUT II requires 24 volt variable output power supply Easy assemble takes approximately 15 minutes Dealers WantedHands Off Cut II Hardware Package$8750 plus $3 shipping handling 24 Volt Variable Output Power Supply ......S5250 plus $3 shipping handling Howl 1 hr0 Video Tops Foam Shop Part ing Foam Wings -$2995 NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 5008 Sandbeach Road Wichita Falls TX 76310 Tel 817 692-4475 models Zilch Orwick 64powered Yates Madman both crowd pleasers great fun fly Floyd E Carter 2029 Crist Dr Los Altos CA 94022 Book John Prestons Safety Comes First colunm March 1987 issue Lyman Slack describes circumstances sur rounding loss part right thumb tuning engine am deeply sorry learn about anyone losing part anatomy other hand someone uses screwdriver adjust idle mixture 91 engine fast idle says doing everything book cant help wonder what book reading Larry Parfitt Jr Alexandria VA Grateful Instructors know print letter sent must have millions sent would pleased could print letter would like magazine men tion names Reine K Smith III David Reyes Lockhart TX feel way names great magazine would show grateful am have RC instructors taught fly special people always help field off know magazine receives letters like would like help expressing thanks Reine David being such special RC instructors Hector Garcia Lockhart TX Rates High Im enclosing photo fun RC plane Its Craft Airs Piece ofCake modified 15 two-cycle Fox engine 6-oz fuel 12 Model Aviation tankplus long landing gear flies nicely strong wind easy handle Its three-channel plane Byron Levy New Orleans LA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12
NEW 1/3 Scale Racers Plan N Pattern Sets Bill Efflngr * Says Buster probably least complicated scale model can build scratch full size original Silver Hill Facility Smithsonian e version great Berkeley kit first h Scale RIO Scratch plans include original latest confiouration details individual parts draw60w Wingspan 6OYe overall length 60 26 Engines Plan N Pattern Set #RC3S- $2495 NEW Sopwlth Camel F 1 84 wingspan 4 ch RIC 2150 sq wing area 11 lbs lwlo Rid plywood & balsa construction over 65 sq ft drawings Plan N Pattern #RCQS-11 $2495 SPAD C-XIII World Wan Capable Flyer Captures Imagination 13 31 Cu engines 79 wingspan 2120 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS 8 $27 95 Fokker Triplane DR-i Giant Ye Scale RIO Design WW 78 150 cu engines 72 wingspan triplane 1772 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-6 $2495 World Wan 78-22 engines 0 8OtA wingspan 2220 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-7 $2495 Quarter Scale Curtis Falcon 114 Wingspan 3168sq area Quadra Size Engine Plan N Pattern #RCQS-13 $2795 Founding member AMA NFFS Hell Fewer Prices complete Plans Sub-Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add 8200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1987 Send $100 refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Swamp Box roughly 19601 apparently published single-channel RC cabin model called Swamp Box After some 25 years have received several requests source plans magazine publication etc thought might have printed Model Airplane News asked assist ance Hurst Bowers AMA Museum Library plan could located magazine Hurst said too received such requests several abroadEurope Au stralia important locate almost forgotten item satisfr own curiosity assist interested people read ers keep reference data card systems have clue please address Hurst Bowers Museum Curator AMA HQ museum has nearly complete files modeling magazines Its real mystery several respects could airplane fall through cracks like people now interested something going people learning about source isnt known recall airplane plain simple stable docile flier Mine equipped first single-channel system ever produced Ace RCbut may have published escapements would realm Midwest Champion deBolt Rebel etc would fine 05-075 Electric motor speed con troller Perhaps used fictitious byline perhaps some editor left out table contents Any help would appreciated please address information Hurst Bowers Bill Winter Fairfax VA Soloed RC Last have lived Aviation life Rubber models 1926-34 Gas-powered Free Flight 1934-45 Learned fly Taylor Cub E-2 Pittsburgh Bettis Field 1937 Bought five full-size aircraft Waco OXE Curtiss OX-S engine Fairchild Model 22 inverted Cirrius engine two Aero Ks E Continued page 10 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made fhe U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS fl-I 75-B Vt-200-B TT-225-B TT-226-B TT-250-B fl-25 1-B TT-275-B TT-276-B . rr-300-B TT301-8 2-1/2 2-1/2FAII 2-3/4 2-3/4 FAI . 3 3 PAl 51295 13g5 14gs 1695 1695 1S95 1995 2195 2395 2595 095 OZ 100 OZ 155 OZ 145 OZ 188 1 680Z 2150Z 200 OZ 258 OZ 247 OZ 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS PART NO Th140-A TT-610-A fl-71 0-A iT-S 16-A TT-810-A Tr-B25A Tr-375-A Thi 25-A SIZE 1/4-28 6x 1 0mm 7s1 0mm 5/16-24 8xlOmm Bx 1 25mm 3/8-24 lOx 1 25mm RETAIL APPROX PRICEWT $395 1 OZ 3950830Z 395OB2OZ 395076 OZ 3950760Z 395 . 075 OZ 495 . 1170Z 495 . 1150Z 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 8 Model Aviation etWs Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Nodel Aviation 1810 Samuel- 4 Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 HETAIL APPROX PART NOSIZEPRICEWT 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/4 lEA 1m going flying words conjure up images battles balky engines instead carefree days field youre using McDaniel RIG NiStarterTM light plug Ni-StartersTM heavy-duty nicad power will provide up 50 reliable quick starts charge features famous Head LockTM adapter brass reinforcing ring around crimped end really extends its life works sideways inverted information well NiStarter works just go local flying field may have wait NiStartersTM always flying McDaniel RIC Incorporated1 12206 Guinevere RoadI enn Dale MD 20769I 301/464-2260 Telex 287901 McD-UR take hassle out hobby JOIN VPOINTS 18800 ST RT 47 E SIDNEY OHIO 45365 513-498-1721 SAND FLANGE FOR TAPERS 5 SIZES AVAILABLE 12 pcs per pack ONLY $119 POSITtj TE-ATL ON __PLANS &GIzJPsAT RIB GLUEZJPLOCK ON WEBBS TO 2VSLIT RB LE 7/8 THEN PUSH &INTO SLIT & GLUE USE JP IN TAIL ASSEMBLIES FOR STRENGTH LIGHTWGT & NYROD TORQUE TRANSFER NO PINNING RNO SPLITS LEVATORUDDE llEs ARE aIIll kIIHORIZT STAB ILL ASK.-FOR THEM AT HOiBEY. STORES JOINT POINTS BY AL-TEC PRODUCTS INC 113 engines J-3 Cub Ive eight complete engine failures no injury forced landings Twelve years ago wanted learn fly RC trips Ohio Florida instructors crashed found instructors would stay student very long flew winter Ohio crashes rebuilds March 8-9 weather Ohio like summer instructor asked Ed ready solo made three flights around field landings smooth After trying success feels pretty good Edwin H Orr OX-5 Aviation Pioneers E Liverpool OH Zilch Some readers may interested Zilch Control Line project therefore few details pictures plans Zilch appeared February 1979 issue ModelAviation recently scaled plans Orwick 23 ignition K&M replica sizes Zilch kitted Berkeley Models decided should have 44-in span Orwick 23 built Super Duper Zilch kit 1949 1950 powered Orwick 64 ignition SD Zilch flew well single balsa spar let go after few flights replica model built per MA plans except spar laminated cowling made fiberglass spark ignition Orwick 23 features elec tronic ignition module produce Old-Timer fliers duplicated paint/trim scheme Doc Mathews used MA article wings yellow MonoKote rest K&B Superpoxy white black strip ing tape fly 015 lines 50-ft length find lot of interest O-T Stunt Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation SIG QUALITY FUELS Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning * Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 0% Nitromethane 5% Nitromethane 10% Nitromethane 15% Nitromethane 25% Nitromethane 35% Nitromethane PINT $315 $415 $430 $495 $575 QUART $450 $525 $550 $625 $750 $875 GALLON $1050 $1250 $1450 $1650 $2095 $2495 FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $19000 $25800 $32500 $38500 $52000 $66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethane use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some ludge yourselfl See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 LJ SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Prices suhioct c5nge notice ALL PURPOSE FOAM CUTTER Hands Off Cut ii Especially Designed Tapered Wings HANDS OF- u ii untque aevtcu jar cucurig rugs quocy tuam wing cores hands off also cuts both sides same time Most modelers will amazed high quality smooth surface will achieve using device plus added advan tage having wait until friends can come around help However just foam wing cutter HANDS OFF also capable cutting precision foam com ponents such fuselage sections cowls tail surfaces HANDS OFF available hardware package assemble own board HANDS OFF CUT II requires 24 volt variable output power supply Easy assemble takes approximately 15 minutes Dealers WantedHands Off Cut II Hardware Package$8750 plus $3 shipping handling 24 Volt Variable Output Power Supply ......S5250 plus $3 shipping handling Howl 1 hr0 Video Tops Foam Shop Part ing Foam Wings -$2995 NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 5008 Sandbeach Road Wichita Falls TX 76310 Tel 817 692-4475 models Zilch Orwick 64powered Yates Madman both crowd pleasers great fun fly Floyd E Carter 2029 Crist Dr Los Altos CA 94022 Book John Prestons Safety Comes First colunm March 1987 issue Lyman Slack describes circumstances sur rounding loss part right thumb tuning engine am deeply sorry learn about anyone losing part anatomy other hand someone uses screwdriver adjust idle mixture 91 engine fast idle says doing everything book cant help wonder what book reading Larry Parfitt Jr Alexandria VA Grateful Instructors know print letter sent must have millions sent would pleased could print letter would like magazine men tion names Reine K Smith III David Reyes Lockhart TX feel way names great magazine would show grateful am have RC instructors taught fly special people always help field off know magazine receives letters like would like help expressing thanks Reine David being such special RC instructors Hector Garcia Lockhart TX Rates High Im enclosing photo fun RC plane Its Craft Airs Piece ofCake modified 15 two-cycle Fox engine 6-oz fuel 12 Model Aviation tankplus long landing gear flies nicely strong wind easy handle Its three-channel plane Byron Levy New Orleans LA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12
NEW 1/3 Scale Racers Plan N Pattern Sets Bill Efflngr * Says Buster probably least complicated scale model can build scratch full size original Silver Hill Facility Smithsonian e version great Berkeley kit first h Scale RIO Scratch plans include original latest confiouration details individual parts draw60w Wingspan 6OYe overall length 60 26 Engines Plan N Pattern Set #RC3S- $2495 NEW Sopwlth Camel F 1 84 wingspan 4 ch RIC 2150 sq wing area 11 lbs lwlo Rid plywood & balsa construction over 65 sq ft drawings Plan N Pattern #RCQS-11 $2495 SPAD C-XIII World Wan Capable Flyer Captures Imagination 13 31 Cu engines 79 wingspan 2120 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS 8 $27 95 Fokker Triplane DR-i Giant Ye Scale RIO Design WW 78 150 cu engines 72 wingspan triplane 1772 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-6 $2495 World Wan 78-22 engines 0 8OtA wingspan 2220 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-7 $2495 Quarter Scale Curtis Falcon 114 Wingspan 3168sq area Quadra Size Engine Plan N Pattern #RCQS-13 $2795 Founding member AMA NFFS Hell Fewer Prices complete Plans Sub-Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add 8200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1987 Send $100 refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Swamp Box roughly 19601 apparently published single-channel RC cabin model called Swamp Box After some 25 years have received several requests source plans magazine publication etc thought might have printed Model Airplane News asked assist ance Hurst Bowers AMA Museum Library plan could located magazine Hurst said too received such requests several abroadEurope Au stralia important locate almost forgotten item satisfr own curiosity assist interested people read ers keep reference data card systems have clue please address Hurst Bowers Museum Curator AMA HQ museum has nearly complete files modeling magazines Its real mystery several respects could airplane fall through cracks like people now interested something going people learning about source isnt known recall airplane plain simple stable docile flier Mine equipped first single-channel system ever produced Ace RCbut may have published escapements would realm Midwest Champion deBolt Rebel etc would fine 05-075 Electric motor speed con troller Perhaps used fictitious byline perhaps some editor left out table contents Any help would appreciated please address information Hurst Bowers Bill Winter Fairfax VA Soloed RC Last have lived Aviation life Rubber models 1926-34 Gas-powered Free Flight 1934-45 Learned fly Taylor Cub E-2 Pittsburgh Bettis Field 1937 Bought five full-size aircraft Waco OXE Curtiss OX-S engine Fairchild Model 22 inverted Cirrius engine two Aero Ks E Continued page 10 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made fhe U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS fl-I 75-B Vt-200-B TT-225-B TT-226-B TT-250-B fl-25 1-B TT-275-B TT-276-B . rr-300-B TT301-8 2-1/2 2-1/2FAII 2-3/4 2-3/4 FAI . 3 3 PAl 51295 13g5 14gs 1695 1695 1S95 1995 2195 2395 2595 095 OZ 100 OZ 155 OZ 145 OZ 188 1 680Z 2150Z 200 OZ 258 OZ 247 OZ 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS PART NO Th140-A TT-610-A fl-71 0-A iT-S 16-A TT-810-A Tr-B25A Tr-375-A Thi 25-A SIZE 1/4-28 6x 1 0mm 7s1 0mm 5/16-24 8xlOmm Bx 1 25mm 3/8-24 lOx 1 25mm RETAIL APPROX PRICEWT $395 1 OZ 3950830Z 395OB2OZ 395076 OZ 3950760Z 395 . 075 OZ 495 . 1170Z 495 . 1150Z 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 8 Model Aviation etWs Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Nodel Aviation 1810 Samuel- 4 Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 HETAIL APPROX PART NOSIZEPRICEWT 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/4 lEA 1m going flying words conjure up images battles balky engines instead carefree days field youre using McDaniel RIG NiStarterTM light plug Ni-StartersTM heavy-duty nicad power will provide up 50 reliable quick starts charge features famous Head LockTM adapter brass reinforcing ring around crimped end really extends its life works sideways inverted information well NiStarter works just go local flying field may have wait NiStartersTM always flying McDaniel RIC Incorporated1 12206 Guinevere RoadI enn Dale MD 20769I 301/464-2260 Telex 287901 McD-UR take hassle out hobby JOIN VPOINTS 18800 ST RT 47 E SIDNEY OHIO 45365 513-498-1721 SAND FLANGE FOR TAPERS 5 SIZES AVAILABLE 12 pcs per pack ONLY $119 POSITtj TE-ATL ON __PLANS &GIzJPsAT RIB GLUEZJPLOCK ON WEBBS TO 2VSLIT RB LE 7/8 THEN PUSH &INTO SLIT & GLUE USE JP IN TAIL ASSEMBLIES FOR STRENGTH LIGHTWGT & NYROD TORQUE TRANSFER NO PINNING RNO SPLITS LEVATORUDDE llEs ARE aIIll kIIHORIZT STAB ILL ASK.-FOR THEM AT HOiBEY. STORES JOINT POINTS BY AL-TEC PRODUCTS INC 113 engines J-3 Cub Ive eight complete engine failures no injury forced landings Twelve years ago wanted learn fly RC trips Ohio Florida instructors crashed found instructors would stay student very long flew winter Ohio crashes rebuilds March 8-9 weather Ohio like summer instructor asked Ed ready solo made three flights around field landings smooth After trying success feels pretty good Edwin H Orr OX-5 Aviation Pioneers E Liverpool OH Zilch Some readers may interested Zilch Control Line project therefore few details pictures plans Zilch appeared February 1979 issue ModelAviation recently scaled plans Orwick 23 ignition K&M replica sizes Zilch kitted Berkeley Models decided should have 44-in span Orwick 23 built Super Duper Zilch kit 1949 1950 powered Orwick 64 ignition SD Zilch flew well single balsa spar let go after few flights replica model built per MA plans except spar laminated cowling made fiberglass spark ignition Orwick 23 features elec tronic ignition module produce Old-Timer fliers duplicated paint/trim scheme Doc Mathews used MA article wings yellow MonoKote rest K&B Superpoxy white black strip ing tape fly 015 lines 50-ft length find lot of interest O-T Stunt Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation SIG QUALITY FUELS Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning * Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 0% Nitromethane 5% Nitromethane 10% Nitromethane 15% Nitromethane 25% Nitromethane 35% Nitromethane PINT $315 $415 $430 $495 $575 QUART $450 $525 $550 $625 $750 $875 GALLON $1050 $1250 $1450 $1650 $2095 $2495 FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $19000 $25800 $32500 $38500 $52000 $66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethane use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some ludge yourselfl See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 LJ SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Prices suhioct c5nge notice ALL PURPOSE FOAM CUTTER Hands Off Cut ii Especially Designed Tapered Wings HANDS OF- u ii untque aevtcu jar cucurig rugs quocy tuam wing cores hands off also cuts both sides same time Most modelers will amazed high quality smooth surface will achieve using device plus added advan tage having wait until friends can come around help However just foam wing cutter HANDS OFF also capable cutting precision foam com ponents such fuselage sections cowls tail surfaces HANDS OFF available hardware package assemble own board HANDS OFF CUT II requires 24 volt variable output power supply Easy assemble takes approximately 15 minutes Dealers WantedHands Off Cut II Hardware Package$8750 plus $3 shipping handling 24 Volt Variable Output Power Supply ......S5250 plus $3 shipping handling Howl 1 hr0 Video Tops Foam Shop Part ing Foam Wings -$2995 NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 5008 Sandbeach Road Wichita Falls TX 76310 Tel 817 692-4475 models Zilch Orwick 64powered Yates Madman both crowd pleasers great fun fly Floyd E Carter 2029 Crist Dr Los Altos CA 94022 Book John Prestons Safety Comes First colunm March 1987 issue Lyman Slack describes circumstances sur rounding loss part right thumb tuning engine am deeply sorry learn about anyone losing part anatomy other hand someone uses screwdriver adjust idle mixture 91 engine fast idle says doing everything book cant help wonder what book reading Larry Parfitt Jr Alexandria VA Grateful Instructors know print letter sent must have millions sent would pleased could print letter would like magazine men tion names Reine K Smith III David Reyes Lockhart TX feel way names great magazine would show grateful am have RC instructors taught fly special people always help field off know magazine receives letters like would like help expressing thanks Reine David being such special RC instructors Hector Garcia Lockhart TX Rates High Im enclosing photo fun RC plane Its Craft Airs Piece ofCake modified 15 two-cycle Fox engine 6-oz fuel 12 Model Aviation tankplus long landing gear flies nicely strong wind easy handle Its three-channel plane Byron Levy New Orleans LA