Builtcontrol line wing unique blend cxto fly twin Its star sublect Note stunt eloquently menace BILLED heavy prewar propaganda Bf 110 Luftwaffes ultimate heavybomber escort strategic fighter its long range capabilities would accompany its big brothers deep enemy territory same time Zerstorer would wipe out opposition along way early action invasion Poland 1939 110 perhaps mild success con sidering fighting obsolete highly maneuv erable high-winged PZLs 110s firepower four 79-mm MG two 20-mm cannon located nose its advantage over PZLs head-on attack though old PZLs could out-maneuver 110 small Polish Air Force quickly defeated sheer numbers During Battle France 110 became vulnerable formidable allied opposition soon learned cope 110s tactics German pilots having form offensive circles protect another rear attacks although did nothing prevent allied attacks either side came Battle Britain com plete demise 110 long-range strategic fighter simply no match British Spitfires Hurricanes lost due lack maneuverability rear protection speed prevent further losses 109s assigned escort 1 lOs 109s didnt have range 1 lOs thus leaving 1 lOs unprotected 109s returned fuel Although 110 failure Battle Britain beginning show signs promise elsewhere Due nocturnal raids RAF Germany night fighter force hastily taking shape Luftwaffe early fighter force comprised Mel 10-Cs Ju88s MelO9s 110 proving best suited aircraft task fact first RAF bomber shot down night over Germany Mel 10-C Because primitive night intercept tactics equipment intercepting enemy time done solely visual means method mercy weather anything clear would seriously hamper visual contact overcome inefficiencies network radar designed 110 could guided enemy bomber streams scattered radar stations ground 110 could use own radar sets make actual contact enemy bombers RAF countered tactic what known window thousands small strips aluminum dropped slip stream bombers producing false image German radar stations ground Germans countered move developing new radar set higher frequency window could affect 110s armament also being constantly upgraded best certainly unique addition mounting two 20-mm cannon rear cockpit Known Schrage Musik meaning jazz music pair cannon unique fact could fire upwards attitude about 15 degrees vertical effect 110 could attack enemy bomber behind underneath position highly vulnerable HalWaxes Lancasters As practically warbirds almost innumerable variations model 110 can constructed painted Reference material plentiful readily avail able local libraries mail order book publishers museums makes no difference what 28 Model Aviation Airscoops landing geardoorsmachine guns antenna conspicuous markings three-bladed demo propsmake front-quarter shot awesome note exceptionally clean handling 25s neat nacelles degree offset outboard engine bit inboard iaii eno wiin split elevator up 1/4 right offset both rudders Finishing details explicitlydescribed beginning filling dinksand dents aftersanding putty mixture dope talc followed two coats clear sanding after covering dampened Silkapan two coats clear sanded two sprayed coats talc/dope Thats about half Markings achieved making stencils mylar spray adhesive FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 128 version 110 built what color scheme used model will eye-catcher quite crowd pleaser Obviously model isnt precision scale primarily due fact wing built before decided tum 110 wing constructed built sole pur pose testing several ideas designs kicking around minute time spent building model will worthwhile first hear sound both engines running throttling down landings takeoffs touch-n-gos Dont get carried away get yourself situation found myself merely wanted hear two engines run thing led another Before knew what happening model air problem dark pitch black didnt see much airplane did get hear engines smooth landing made due models good flight character istics Preliminary Construction Construction straightforward presenting no problems contrary fact twins usually difficult build Study plans carefully become familiar parts Centerlines used during construction makes project consider ably easier suggest marking centerlines pieces requiring alignment Engine Nacelles Use nacelle side template plans cut four a four 1/16 plywood nacelle sides Use aliphatic resin type glue such Titebond adhere plywood balsa sides Mark thrust lines outside inside both nacelles will needed nacelles mounted wing Saw out two ood landing 4 r compact installation OS 25s muttling snow cieariy nere flu origini uiuuu weighed 5 lbs will flywith engine out Flying props 8 x 6 inboard engine 8 x 4 outboard bombs optionalin case want fly bombing missions June 1980 29 AMERS SNAP DOWNSDorB VT OAK MoUNTsK SNTDIMOR WITH TIP REMOVEDTIM PASS CB P0 00100K FASTENER55 BALSA BLOOD OOLOWED- TIIKOTTLE KELLCKDTINT BOLSA BLOCKTUNING NI- BA ios oss USEDSISOOS COAL LEBICODINOL rAND ARCHIIPROMO SLOCK CLOKOPO WIT10 PLY P301 3CR SDEKO MOLNA AALSDLEOUD opnUT BDLDOSDOOP FROMBLOCK IWICIS OBEETP0K FLAPCU BALSA NOPRONE MOUNTSSO BALSA MOACKS1 00USD DETECTIOS US SO BDLOOBLOODNTHCM RALDODODDUISO DOOOCS Cl SHEET BALSABIB TEUPLDTCS _______ 300CRKOBAYTS B STEET BALSA_______________ CIN PLO VIE SOWER BDSD VAN SCOOP REDOS CA ASEELS SUK D 10 L KC RELci ISO BKLSKA ICUT DODUNA LEAAU UN AALNA BALSA OOAO UIO PLO N-- PANES DCA SDEEO ETELETS UK SOSD EDLLCAURR SEE TEXTI 4F T BALSA 3 EBOATOKS -- ---"-" Br--""0USD PLCIUR PUS MOLUCOANO IIUID TIRKADASA p i I IMAVST ItU~O RIFLAP TOWDOTUD MOLDOP WIRK AACLMIULW LEOROIITS p I 4 [~OONBKLOS2 IALL RIAS IUID BALSA IDSDDWOi OTTO P BATE 00 D SAT INEDCKTO BCLLCROOE TITLEVRAP I.ACK ODYBOCOD NA TIP I BALSA ] UK BALSA IMRDOOTABRWOOOSTRING IFiLlINMOCSISEETEOTI __________2 IIO2I 10 BALSA DILEDOSSUBOIUATE II2OWUODUI'7~ USE ROB BRIM IBLSUBIKDS\UUTDIL MODEL MOODSI BDLSD MLOCKOPPROAIM FLAPS WIDE FLAP TORNU {USE RODNO TOOTOPICKSRIDOOPRS IUINC IUTA SLOTIUO BALSAtM NI PNDESPOKOOIWKRUN TRIM FTESFT0BA BROOSTEMPLATE FOR ESA SACEULD SOOS FOEKfXfl1INBOLDMAPEOIIIM PLC AND _IUK PLO FOR SPRISA0 IUB BALSO TOO TUTO TLCLDASERKOCR COLMOR TO COT ODES P0KUK BALSA SIDESCOT PA-if---MOANT oT'RIRDP3CAES FRPTlEORrT [v32][b176011430200]] [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]72 SURA FAT KNEDRUAK AKASSTKASELEDS TUIO PLOTTOSPO ARRDSSTOINA V BRASS TLBINI ..eWEL Y TUKRMIANOIILDM TABOOASSABLY OPTOSOLIUTO MITEA CLOUTOPSBOLSA MONAS DPTISEE OOTDILDIO3ASD7M3ID V FLO~ rr1A6 PLVKflDMAKE RT FORM NACELLE WA HANK CLAPJ THROTTLE BELLCRA ON 1/8 PLYWOOD BOTH NACELLES 1/2 SHEET BALSA BLOCK IS SPACER010 ACETATE FRAME OVER WHEN JOINING OAK MOUNTS040 ACETATE SHEETPANE$ CEMENTED 10 1/4 BALSA DECK 1/2 SHEE 1/16 PLYWOOD UELTANKMOUN FRONT DECK 1/4 BALSA BLOCK HOLLOWED AND NOT REMOVABLE SIDE CONTOUR HOLLCMED BALSA BLOCK TUBING FOR GUNS ANDROBERTS BELLCRANK FLATTENED FOR ANTENNAEON 1/8 PLYWOOb 1/2 BALSA BOlTOM SECTIONS 2AIR SCOOP\ ALSA FUSELAGE DOUBLERDRESS SNAPS I/2X 3/8OK ENGINE MOUNTS 4SEEABOVE3/8 BALSA WALLS FOR REMOVABLE LOSER CYvVL OS 25 ENGINE 2TUBES FOR OL 30 Model Aviation 1/4 HARD BALSA ALL lAIL SURFACES HARD DOWEL OR 100TH PICKS /4 ELEVATOR DIVIDERELEVAlOR HORN /ON 3/32 WIRE 1/8 BALSA 3/4 BALSA BLOCK ALL BULKHEADS I/2SO BALSA TOP LONGERON FiLLER DOUBLER ENDS11 8 I3/32 PUSHROD ...I WHEEL ON 1/8 PLYWCOD PLATFORM 1/4 TRIANGLE BALSA ALL CORNERS 7 - 3/8 BALSA BOT0MSI/8SHET BALSA SIDES FLAPS AND THROiTLES BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYVJOOD -XeLEFT ENGINE BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYWCOD ..1/4 BALSA FLAPS ON WIRE THROUGH BRASS -TUBE TO SPRING LOADED HORN X 1A6 LSHEET BALSA ALL RIBS 1/8 X 1/4 BALSA T EDGE 1/4 BALSA AILERON FOR TRIM FIX ONLY 1/32 WIRE /CONTROL 7A ELEVATOR CONTROL BALSA BLOCK TIPS 2 1/2 WHEELS ON 1/8 WIRE BOUND 10 YX BUUHEAD1/4 SQ BALSA SPARS TOP Si BOTTOM June 1980 31 1/4 SHEET BALSA NACELLE THICKENER 3/16 X 1/2 BALSA L EDGE gear mounts cut two /2 sheet balsa engine mount spacers fit between oak engine mounts nacelle Bend landing gear shown plans lace plywood heavy thread epoxy landing gear wire can left simply wire can built up usingbrass tubing Decide before bending wheel leg gear much easier simply slide tubing onto wire try build gear after its bent Drill hole mount throttle pushrod Once gear mounts completed nacelles can epoxied together An excellent way insure proper alignment invert nacelles place straight area top engine mounts flat surface until epoxy sets set add /4 sq balsa pieces plans top tank area provides room throttle function interfere tank itself Cut groove a pieces through throttle pushrod can move unobstructed Drill engine mounts install blind mounting nuts Although plans show offset engines used about degree offset outboard just slightly inboard Select nacelle inboard nacelle install 90-degree throttle bellcrank along pushrod nyrod could used just well Mount engine hook up pushrod nyrod check see pushrod nyrod will bind pushrod travels through alsa pieces no binds 1/16 plywood ceiling can glued place Wing Use plywood aluminum rib templates sandwich 12 1/16 balsa blanks between templates cut ribs Repeat sandwich process opposite wing Replace root belicrank ribs a added strength area Draw centerlines third fourth ribs both wing panels keep wing straight aligned strongly suggest wing jigged blocked up during construction will also provide easy access adding nacelles wing Build both halves wing leading edge trailing edge bottom spar add top spar Join halves together use splices Add ood bellcrank mount along alsa blocking undemeath reinforce ment holes appropriate belleranks drilled mount before epoxied place Again wing blocked up firmly place cut leading edge between third fourth ribs accept engine nacelles Trial fit nacelles place align thrustlines centerlines third fourth ribs Line up perfectly satisfied nacelles alignment epoxy place Cut Out flaps ailerons t balsa sand airfoil shape add hinges flaps Throttles Flaps throttle arrangement shown plans position belleranks should fast throttle throttle position being trigger Roberts handle completely rear seems some confusion correct position trigger relative fast slow throttle seems completely natural fast throttle rear handle system opposite liking throttle bellcranks flap throttle bellcrank can reversed following description have set up flap throttle system original Cut flap throttle bellerank 064 alumi num also flap horn 064 brass Bend flap horn 90 degrees indicated dashed line plans make slot dimensions also shown plans purpose slot allow throttle system move fast approximately medium affecting flap deflection puts flap move ment lower end throttle range needed Slide brass flap horn along brass bushings onto 3/32 wire bend shape Silver solder horn wire clean solder joint well remove remaining flux prevents corrosion may occur around brass bushings Install outboard 90-degree throttle bellcrank flap throttle bellerank hook up E-Z links Punch holes ribs appropriate leadOuts attach leadouts Roberts bellcrank install onto ood mount Tie Roberts bellcrank flap throttle bellcrank 1/16 wire Z-bends both ends hook up flap horn time Continued page 107 32 Model Aviation network ground radar directed fighter bomber streams its own picket fence radarantennac enabled 110 close Wedont know killsthe leading nightfighter pilot know ninth ranking 79 including Lancasters obvious Ashby good pilot qr machine good bothnoseovers verboten smiling seve anoy poses unusual warbird some trophies has won look sharply youll note three lead-outs operate Roberts 3-line bellcrank Messerschmitt/Ashby Continued page 32 will connected after fuselage has added wing check no binds anywhere throttle system works smoothly bomb system opted bomb release bellcrank its leadout mounted time Springs bomb release bellcrank flap return can purchased hardware store can made very easily Simply drill small hole 1/16 dia preferably smaller dia piece brass tubing about 4 length Bend 90-degree angle about th piece 36 015 dia music wire Chuck up brass tubing variable speed drill insert wire hole tubing Slowly turn tubing drill until wire wound around tubing spring will flip back reverse direction released use care keep fingers out way top spar now addeddont forget use splices Glue flap hinge reinforcements place Before planking wing check trueness accuracy making sure everything straight plank top wing 1/16 balsa Turn wing over using same blocks keep wing straight plank bottom Cut holes elevator flap pushrods Mount flap horn epoxy cloth secure brass bushings flap horn wing Fuselage Saw out both a fuselage sides balsa doublers bulkheads per plans Draw fuselage centerlines outsides balsa sides wing centerlines wing saddle area Draw centerlines bulkheads Drill holes bulkheads elevator pushrod Use Titebond adhere a doublers a sides Glue ngular strips top inside edges balsa sides except ngular strips F3 rearward wing saddle Begin fuselage construction gluing F3 F4 F5 F6 place using top view center line alignment dry add F7 through F 11 thoroughly dry remaining bulkheads Fl F2 glued place balsa sides difficult bend around nose bulkheads use damp sponge apply light coating water outside fuse sides F3 forward will cause outside balsa expand inside thus producing natural bend completed add ngular strips F ito F3 Also glue 1/i triangular strips bottom inside fuselage Now trips glued ontothe tops fuselage sides Notice alsa starts tapering F6 rearward F9 stops Fix tailwheel same manner main gear epoxy 3/32 plywood mount bottom fuselage indicated plans Cut t balsa blocks top bottom tack glue place Also tack glue balsa nose block onto nose ofthe fuselage Add a strips top fuselage sides canopy area Trace fuselage cross sections onto card board posterboard type material use guide shaping fuselage Line up centerlines templates center lines fuselage sides Carve slowly checking frequently Finish shaping process rough sanding Tail Surfaces pieces t balsa Airfoil both fins rudders along stab elevators Epoxy fins stab using round toothpicks shown plans Drill starter hole toothpick fill holes Titebond insert toothpicks Let glue surround toothpick Epoxy elevator control horn ele vators along hinges stab sits top fuselage sides alignment isnt difficult Tack glue tail block place plus piece sheet balsa top tail block top control horn will have ground down provide clearance movement grind too much weaken horn Details Consider optional details now its much simpler add plan now wait until construction finished Guns fabricated aluminum tubing Hot Stuff Additional detail can added guns simply drilling holes barrels guns simulate cooling radio gear underneath fuselage constructed brass tubing wire Bend 1/16 wire around broom handle make circular antenna permanently epoxy place indicated plans plans self explanatory making two bottom rear antennae helpful hint 3/32 tubing antenna itself crimped just slightly will give antennae tight fit ng same time can easily slipped out fuselage building radar gear nose make sure joints strongly soldered prefer ably silver soldered parts can dangerous spectator come apart happen June 1980 107 NEW DIMENSION IN RC FLYING READY-TO-FLY-. TODAY Most people dont realize quality factory built RC airplanes strong good looking aero batic just much fun investing build ing time conventional models Beginners advanced flyers can assemble airplane about 30 minutes quickly begin putting radio gear adjust able servo rails because FLITECRAFT models designed use super glues like Hot Stuff Jet Glue See 4-channel 40 size Cardinal 3- channel 20 size Wilga Trainer local dealer today NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life quality ingredients Detergent action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 I turday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 - m m mmEl Strips aalsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large showfl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature Replicas GEE BEE shown $525 please adc $100 possag& Catalog 75 Dealer Order Uirect I GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acush net MA 02743j .DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED fall off during flight Again make slip fitting snug hold firmly still removable trans porting bombs opted build bomb mount underneath fuselage t balsa using plans photographs guides Construction bombs blocks balsa cardboard fins use hard sharp material bombs because again could possibly cause injury spectators Use light gauge line leadout line handle because carry bearing load aircraft Nacelles Glue t balsa sides nacelle tack glue top bottom block nacelle Epoxy 1/16 plywood tank floor nacelle Due U - compart ment being slightly less typical 1 x 2 cross section tank can either scratch made MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville Xii 48040 oraFox 35 oz #86815 canbepurchasedatthe hobby shop Make cowlings epoxying 3/8 sheet balsa together desired shape engines have removed remount wrapping sand wich bag around prevent collecting dust Cut hole cowling engine head tack glue cowlings place Also mount 2 spinners top block cowlings can shaped spinner Cut cardboard template N2 N3 cross section use guide shaping nacelles Carefully carve nacelles shape sand cowlings 2 spinners As shown plans rearward part nacelle styrofoam block planked 1/16 balsa After planking has dried nibble away styrofoam trailing edge nacelle block leave planking Glue 1/16 balsa backplate area fuel proof either dope resin area allows flap fairings enter nacelle opening upon deflection flap Carve flap fairing block balsa tack glue bottom flap satisfied shape both nacelles remove top bottom blocks hollow out reglue permanently landing doors made thoroughly soaking water piece a big enough make both doors nacelle Wrap soaked wood around nacelle using wide masking tape hold place hair dryer heat gun carefully dry wood dry split apart make two doors apply two coats resin along braces shown plans Repeat process make second set doors engine exhaust stacks 3/16 plastrnct plastic tubing bend tubing requires heating placing jig Sounds difficult its First jig Wrap sandpaper around piece plastic tubing sand groove small block balsa 90-degree angle Heat tubing rolling tubing fingers about 6 above cangle flame tubing becomes limp quickly place heated portion jig should end up 24 identical bent stacks little practice technique can quickly mastered Drill 1/16 plywood stack plates exhaust epoxy nacelle sides Using exhaust plates guides hand-drill balsa sides glue stacks position Hot Stuff stacks wing sip side nacelles point upward stacks fuselage side nacelles point downward air scoops built t balsa placing ordinary window screen grill look can simulated resin finish gives strength well fuel proofing Wing Cut cardboard template root rib trace outline onto both sides fuselage using centerline wing drawn earlier Saw Out wing saddle small bottom pieces fuselage F4 back saddle will replaced later Slide wing wing saddle check fit alignment satisfied epoxy wing place add a fillets Fit wing flaps Onto flap horn checking alignment flap fairings rear nacelles Make sure no binding flap lowers Pop loose flaps hollow reglue permanently flap horn stop spring hardwood blocks epoxied inside fuselage sides Using wing centerline fuselage side set flaps neutral epoxy horn stop block place Hook up spring pushrod flap horn Adjust spring enough tension bring flaps back neutral easily flaps should deflect about 18 degrees wing-mounted radiators underneath wing made t balsa As nacelle scoops also add window screen scoops Fuselage Pop loose nose tail blocks bottom blocks hollow Build canopy first carving balsa block shape apply finish carved block preferably resin Draw heated sheet 040 acetate down over mold frame canopy done same way 040 canopy still mold draw 010 sheet acetate down over already formed canopy sharp X-acto knife cut out canopy frame Use Hot Stuff adhere frame 108 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS Ultimate Flying Boat 7h e GRUMMAN WIDGEON AT LAST SOME PrimerU ndercoater Nowin Weve taken popular two-part white primer-undercoat formula made gray Just gray enough please have told us want see dents nicks ripples re sanding Now make little visible just efficient ever course its still available white too Wood Plastic Metal Fiberglass Hobbypoxy primer-undercoater covers well cures fills fast shrinking easy sand provides smooth-as-glass surface. great adhesion wood plastic metal fiberglass Whether youre balsa builder molded plastic buff whether brush spray it. can now put little color life Hobbypoxy gray undercoat. good ever lot visible complete information how-to-do-it Hobbypoxy Finishing Guide write today AflflhIflAVUA Division Pettit Paint Co Inc H unniruAt PRODUCTS 32 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 HOBBYPOXY ct group finishing products especially formulated hobbyists including Epoxy Glues Epoxy-enamel Paints Fillers Primer-undercoaters Resins canopy always use extreme care glueing Hot Stuff Before canopy permanently glued position several things completed Make antenna sandwiching small 2-56 screw between two pieces 3/32 plywood leaving slightly ads protruding bottom antenna mount made first cutting hole canopy just large enough nut sandwiching nut between two pieces 3/32 plywood removable antenna very helpful during trans porting can unscrewed risking chance having accidently knocked off Add radio operators gun pilot naviga tor Check fit glue canopy fuselage Finish The finish original achieved talc dope method would suggest used finishing manner stick method like best just case guide achieving finish talc dope method Sand balsa smooth #320 sandpaper fill dings dents canyons putty mixture dope talcum powder usually mix putty mixture will slowly start fall inverting mixing container Spray brush two coats clear dope bare wood sanding between coat #320 sandpaper Apply SGM medium Silkspan surfaces Silkspan lightly dampened Apply two coats clear dope sand lightly between coat Brush spray mixture dope talcum powder mixture consistency being thinned just enough spray also like add color dope mixture preferably white seems make flaws finish visible Sand #320 sanding talc away Apply two coats filler sand #400 between coat satisfied grain flaws filled add coat 50% thinned dope sand 400 sandpaper time sand water Now finish ready colors dont go too far away talc dope filler flaws really seem jump Out after color coats applied Before color applied fuel proof engine compartments epoxy dress snap cowl fasteners place Aerogloss dope used throughout colors being mostly mixed Military Flats markings used stencils cut drafting mylar spray adhesive pieces cut stencil used cover markings until overall color scheme applied sharks mouth masked masking tape although liquid masking film would probably have less trouble simple technique markings always spray lightest color first colors follows Top Surfaces Light GrayStorm Gray Dark Grayi part Storm Gray 1 part Flat Black WhiteFlat White Yellowi part Cub Yellow 1 part Flat White w/touch Stearman Red RedStearman Red w/touch talc flatten finish BlackFlat Black Bottom Light Bluei part Navy Blue 16 parts Flat White back cover Wings magazine June i972 used guide colors camouflage scheme Flying Pick rather calm day initial flight 1 iO will handle wind its always wise eliminate variables possible Balance model CG marked plans use guide preference original needed no nose tail weight may always case Use ailerons rudders trim used rudder offset about ed work well keeping airplane taut lines low throttle Lightly glue ailerons neutral starting can easily moved give desired results field Until well acquainted flying characteristics model slow landings takeoffs directly wind should avoided Rather should done somewhat perpen dicular wind deflected flaps heading wind model will balloon due excessive lift creating loose line tension OS 25s pull itO no problem best prop arrangement seemed 8x6 inboard 8x4 outboard original weighed just over 5 lbs would fly either engine wouldnt suggest doing some consolation know should other quit during flight Very realistic takeoffs taxis touch-n-gos landings can achieved ii 0 mention bombing missions ay have just one-half fun have model project will have well worth time spent CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 34 full size Lavochkin LA-5 see photo Al Arnolds beautiful model Russians leading fighter bombers World War 2 wood airplane first introduced 1943 very high rate productionsome factories built 50 per day simplification Lavochkins undercarriage interchangeJune 1980 109 MATTER FROM HOBBYPOXY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/06
Page Numbers: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 107, 108, 109
Builtcontrol line wing unique blend cxto fly twin Its star sublect Note stunt eloquently menace BILLED heavy prewar propaganda Bf 110 Luftwaffes ultimate heavybomber escort strategic fighter its long range capabilities would accompany its big brothers deep enemy territory same time Zerstorer would wipe out opposition along way early action invasion Poland 1939 110 perhaps mild success con sidering fighting obsolete highly maneuv erable high-winged PZLs 110s firepower four 79-mm MG two 20-mm cannon located nose its advantage over PZLs head-on attack though old PZLs could out-maneuver 110 small Polish Air Force quickly defeated sheer numbers During Battle France 110 became vulnerable formidable allied opposition soon learned cope 110s tactics German pilots having form offensive circles protect another rear attacks although did nothing prevent allied attacks either side came Battle Britain com plete demise 110 long-range strategic fighter simply no match British Spitfires Hurricanes lost due lack maneuverability rear protection speed prevent further losses 109s assigned escort 1 lOs 109s didnt have range 1 lOs thus leaving 1 lOs unprotected 109s returned fuel Although 110 failure Battle Britain beginning show signs promise elsewhere Due nocturnal raids RAF Germany night fighter force hastily taking shape Luftwaffe early fighter force comprised Mel 10-Cs Ju88s MelO9s 110 proving best suited aircraft task fact first RAF bomber shot down night over Germany Mel 10-C Because primitive night intercept tactics equipment intercepting enemy time done solely visual means method mercy weather anything clear would seriously hamper visual contact overcome inefficiencies network radar designed 110 could guided enemy bomber streams scattered radar stations ground 110 could use own radar sets make actual contact enemy bombers RAF countered tactic what known window thousands small strips aluminum dropped slip stream bombers producing false image German radar stations ground Germans countered move developing new radar set higher frequency window could affect 110s armament also being constantly upgraded best certainly unique addition mounting two 20-mm cannon rear cockpit Known Schrage Musik meaning jazz music pair cannon unique fact could fire upwards attitude about 15 degrees vertical effect 110 could attack enemy bomber behind underneath position highly vulnerable HalWaxes Lancasters As practically warbirds almost innumerable variations model 110 can constructed painted Reference material plentiful readily avail able local libraries mail order book publishers museums makes no difference what 28 Model Aviation Airscoops landing geardoorsmachine guns antenna conspicuous markings three-bladed demo propsmake front-quarter shot awesome note exceptionally clean handling 25s neat nacelles degree offset outboard engine bit inboard iaii eno wiin split elevator up 1/4 right offset both rudders Finishing details explicitlydescribed beginning filling dinksand dents aftersanding putty mixture dope talc followed two coats clear sanding after covering dampened Silkapan two coats clear sanded two sprayed coats talc/dope Thats about half Markings achieved making stencils mylar spray adhesive FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 128 version 110 built what color scheme used model will eye-catcher quite crowd pleaser Obviously model isnt precision scale primarily due fact wing built before decided tum 110 wing constructed built sole pur pose testing several ideas designs kicking around minute time spent building model will worthwhile first hear sound both engines running throttling down landings takeoffs touch-n-gos Dont get carried away get yourself situation found myself merely wanted hear two engines run thing led another Before knew what happening model air problem dark pitch black didnt see much airplane did get hear engines smooth landing made due models good flight character istics Preliminary Construction Construction straightforward presenting no problems contrary fact twins usually difficult build Study plans carefully become familiar parts Centerlines used during construction makes project consider ably easier suggest marking centerlines pieces requiring alignment Engine Nacelles Use nacelle side template plans cut four a four 1/16 plywood nacelle sides Use aliphatic resin type glue such Titebond adhere plywood balsa sides Mark thrust lines outside inside both nacelles will needed nacelles mounted wing Saw out two ood landing 4 r compact installation OS 25s muttling snow cieariy nere flu origini uiuuu weighed 5 lbs will flywith engine out Flying props 8 x 6 inboard engine 8 x 4 outboard bombs optionalin case want fly bombing missions June 1980 29 AMERS SNAP DOWNSDorB VT OAK MoUNTsK SNTDIMOR WITH TIP REMOVEDTIM PASS CB P0 00100K FASTENER55 BALSA BLOOD OOLOWED- TIIKOTTLE KELLCKDTINT BOLSA BLOCKTUNING NI- BA ios oss USEDSISOOS COAL LEBICODINOL rAND ARCHIIPROMO SLOCK CLOKOPO WIT10 PLY P301 3CR SDEKO MOLNA AALSDLEOUD opnUT BDLDOSDOOP FROMBLOCK IWICIS OBEETP0K FLAPCU BALSA NOPRONE MOUNTSSO BALSA MOACKS1 00USD DETECTIOS US SO BDLOOBLOODNTHCM RALDODODDUISO DOOOCS Cl SHEET BALSABIB TEUPLDTCS _______ 300CRKOBAYTS B STEET BALSA_______________ CIN PLO VIE SOWER BDSD VAN SCOOP REDOS CA ASEELS SUK D 10 L KC RELci ISO BKLSKA ICUT DODUNA LEAAU UN AALNA BALSA OOAO UIO PLO N-- PANES DCA SDEEO ETELETS UK SOSD EDLLCAURR SEE TEXTI 4F T BALSA 3 EBOATOKS -- ---"-" Br--""0USD PLCIUR PUS MOLUCOANO IIUID TIRKADASA p i I IMAVST ItU~O RIFLAP TOWDOTUD MOLDOP WIRK AACLMIULW LEOROIITS p I 4 [~OONBKLOS2 IALL RIAS IUID BALSA IDSDDWOi OTTO P BATE 00 D SAT INEDCKTO BCLLCROOE TITLEVRAP I.ACK ODYBOCOD NA TIP I BALSA ] UK BALSA IMRDOOTABRWOOOSTRING IFiLlINMOCSISEETEOTI __________2 IIO2I 10 BALSA DILEDOSSUBOIUATE II2OWUODUI'7~ USE ROB BRIM IBLSUBIKDS\UUTDIL MODEL MOODSI BDLSD MLOCKOPPROAIM FLAPS WIDE FLAP TORNU {USE RODNO TOOTOPICKSRIDOOPRS IUINC IUTA SLOTIUO BALSAtM NI PNDESPOKOOIWKRUN TRIM FTESFT0BA BROOSTEMPLATE FOR ESA SACEULD SOOS FOEKfXfl1INBOLDMAPEOIIIM PLC AND _IUK PLO FOR SPRISA0 IUB BALSO TOO TUTO TLCLDASERKOCR COLMOR TO COT ODES P0KUK BALSA SIDESCOT PA-if---MOANT oT'RIRDP3CAES FRPTlEORrT [v32][b176011430200]] [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]72 SURA FAT KNEDRUAK AKASSTKASELEDS TUIO PLOTTOSPO ARRDSSTOINA V BRASS TLBINI ..eWEL Y TUKRMIANOIILDM TABOOASSABLY OPTOSOLIUTO MITEA CLOUTOPSBOLSA MONAS DPTISEE OOTDILDIO3ASD7M3ID V FLO~ rr1A6 PLVKflDMAKE RT FORM NACELLE WA HANK CLAPJ THROTTLE BELLCRA ON 1/8 PLYWOOD BOTH NACELLES 1/2 SHEET BALSA BLOCK IS SPACER010 ACETATE FRAME OVER WHEN JOINING OAK MOUNTS040 ACETATE SHEETPANE$ CEMENTED 10 1/4 BALSA DECK 1/2 SHEE 1/16 PLYWOOD UELTANKMOUN FRONT DECK 1/4 BALSA BLOCK HOLLOWED AND NOT REMOVABLE SIDE CONTOUR HOLLCMED BALSA BLOCK TUBING FOR GUNS ANDROBERTS BELLCRANK FLATTENED FOR ANTENNAEON 1/8 PLYWOOb 1/2 BALSA BOlTOM SECTIONS 2AIR SCOOP\ ALSA FUSELAGE DOUBLERDRESS SNAPS I/2X 3/8OK ENGINE MOUNTS 4SEEABOVE3/8 BALSA WALLS FOR REMOVABLE LOSER CYvVL OS 25 ENGINE 2TUBES FOR OL 30 Model Aviation 1/4 HARD BALSA ALL lAIL SURFACES HARD DOWEL OR 100TH PICKS /4 ELEVATOR DIVIDERELEVAlOR HORN /ON 3/32 WIRE 1/8 BALSA 3/4 BALSA BLOCK ALL BULKHEADS I/2SO BALSA TOP LONGERON FiLLER DOUBLER ENDS11 8 I3/32 PUSHROD ...I WHEEL ON 1/8 PLYWCOD PLATFORM 1/4 TRIANGLE BALSA ALL CORNERS 7 - 3/8 BALSA BOT0MSI/8SHET BALSA SIDES FLAPS AND THROiTLES BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYVJOOD -XeLEFT ENGINE BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYWCOD ..1/4 BALSA FLAPS ON WIRE THROUGH BRASS -TUBE TO SPRING LOADED HORN X 1A6 LSHEET BALSA ALL RIBS 1/8 X 1/4 BALSA T EDGE 1/4 BALSA AILERON FOR TRIM FIX ONLY 1/32 WIRE /CONTROL 7A ELEVATOR CONTROL BALSA BLOCK TIPS 2 1/2 WHEELS ON 1/8 WIRE BOUND 10 YX BUUHEAD1/4 SQ BALSA SPARS TOP Si BOTTOM June 1980 31 1/4 SHEET BALSA NACELLE THICKENER 3/16 X 1/2 BALSA L EDGE gear mounts cut two /2 sheet balsa engine mount spacers fit between oak engine mounts nacelle Bend landing gear shown plans lace plywood heavy thread epoxy landing gear wire can left simply wire can built up usingbrass tubing Decide before bending wheel leg gear much easier simply slide tubing onto wire try build gear after its bent Drill hole mount throttle pushrod Once gear mounts completed nacelles can epoxied together An excellent way insure proper alignment invert nacelles place straight area top engine mounts flat surface until epoxy sets set add /4 sq balsa pieces plans top tank area provides room throttle function interfere tank itself Cut groove a pieces through throttle pushrod can move unobstructed Drill engine mounts install blind mounting nuts Although plans show offset engines used about degree offset outboard just slightly inboard Select nacelle inboard nacelle install 90-degree throttle bellcrank along pushrod nyrod could used just well Mount engine hook up pushrod nyrod check see pushrod nyrod will bind pushrod travels through alsa pieces no binds 1/16 plywood ceiling can glued place Wing Use plywood aluminum rib templates sandwich 12 1/16 balsa blanks between templates cut ribs Repeat sandwich process opposite wing Replace root belicrank ribs a added strength area Draw centerlines third fourth ribs both wing panels keep wing straight aligned strongly suggest wing jigged blocked up during construction will also provide easy access adding nacelles wing Build both halves wing leading edge trailing edge bottom spar add top spar Join halves together use splices Add ood bellcrank mount along alsa blocking undemeath reinforce ment holes appropriate belleranks drilled mount before epoxied place Again wing blocked up firmly place cut leading edge between third fourth ribs accept engine nacelles Trial fit nacelles place align thrustlines centerlines third fourth ribs Line up perfectly satisfied nacelles alignment epoxy place Cut Out flaps ailerons t balsa sand airfoil shape add hinges flaps Throttles Flaps throttle arrangement shown plans position belleranks should fast throttle throttle position being trigger Roberts handle completely rear seems some confusion correct position trigger relative fast slow throttle seems completely natural fast throttle rear handle system opposite liking throttle bellcranks flap throttle bellcrank can reversed following description have set up flap throttle system original Cut flap throttle bellerank 064 alumi num also flap horn 064 brass Bend flap horn 90 degrees indicated dashed line plans make slot dimensions also shown plans purpose slot allow throttle system move fast approximately medium affecting flap deflection puts flap move ment lower end throttle range needed Slide brass flap horn along brass bushings onto 3/32 wire bend shape Silver solder horn wire clean solder joint well remove remaining flux prevents corrosion may occur around brass bushings Install outboard 90-degree throttle bellcrank flap throttle bellerank hook up E-Z links Punch holes ribs appropriate leadOuts attach leadouts Roberts bellcrank install onto ood mount Tie Roberts bellcrank flap throttle bellcrank 1/16 wire Z-bends both ends hook up flap horn time Continued page 107 32 Model Aviation network ground radar directed fighter bomber streams its own picket fence radarantennac enabled 110 close Wedont know killsthe leading nightfighter pilot know ninth ranking 79 including Lancasters obvious Ashby good pilot qr machine good bothnoseovers verboten smiling seve anoy poses unusual warbird some trophies has won look sharply youll note three lead-outs operate Roberts 3-line bellcrank Messerschmitt/Ashby Continued page 32 will connected after fuselage has added wing check no binds anywhere throttle system works smoothly bomb system opted bomb release bellcrank its leadout mounted time Springs bomb release bellcrank flap return can purchased hardware store can made very easily Simply drill small hole 1/16 dia preferably smaller dia piece brass tubing about 4 length Bend 90-degree angle about th piece 36 015 dia music wire Chuck up brass tubing variable speed drill insert wire hole tubing Slowly turn tubing drill until wire wound around tubing spring will flip back reverse direction released use care keep fingers out way top spar now addeddont forget use splices Glue flap hinge reinforcements place Before planking wing check trueness accuracy making sure everything straight plank top wing 1/16 balsa Turn wing over using same blocks keep wing straight plank bottom Cut holes elevator flap pushrods Mount flap horn epoxy cloth secure brass bushings flap horn wing Fuselage Saw out both a fuselage sides balsa doublers bulkheads per plans Draw fuselage centerlines outsides balsa sides wing centerlines wing saddle area Draw centerlines bulkheads Drill holes bulkheads elevator pushrod Use Titebond adhere a doublers a sides Glue ngular strips top inside edges balsa sides except ngular strips F3 rearward wing saddle Begin fuselage construction gluing F3 F4 F5 F6 place using top view center line alignment dry add F7 through F 11 thoroughly dry remaining bulkheads Fl F2 glued place balsa sides difficult bend around nose bulkheads use damp sponge apply light coating water outside fuse sides F3 forward will cause outside balsa expand inside thus producing natural bend completed add ngular strips F ito F3 Also glue 1/i triangular strips bottom inside fuselage Now trips glued ontothe tops fuselage sides Notice alsa starts tapering F6 rearward F9 stops Fix tailwheel same manner main gear epoxy 3/32 plywood mount bottom fuselage indicated plans Cut t balsa blocks top bottom tack glue place Also tack glue balsa nose block onto nose ofthe fuselage Add a strips top fuselage sides canopy area Trace fuselage cross sections onto card board posterboard type material use guide shaping fuselage Line up centerlines templates center lines fuselage sides Carve slowly checking frequently Finish shaping process rough sanding Tail Surfaces pieces t balsa Airfoil both fins rudders along stab elevators Epoxy fins stab using round toothpicks shown plans Drill starter hole toothpick fill holes Titebond insert toothpicks Let glue surround toothpick Epoxy elevator control horn ele vators along hinges stab sits top fuselage sides alignment isnt difficult Tack glue tail block place plus piece sheet balsa top tail block top control horn will have ground down provide clearance movement grind too much weaken horn Details Consider optional details now its much simpler add plan now wait until construction finished Guns fabricated aluminum tubing Hot Stuff Additional detail can added guns simply drilling holes barrels guns simulate cooling radio gear underneath fuselage constructed brass tubing wire Bend 1/16 wire around broom handle make circular antenna permanently epoxy place indicated plans plans self explanatory making two bottom rear antennae helpful hint 3/32 tubing antenna itself crimped just slightly will give antennae tight fit ng same time can easily slipped out fuselage building radar gear nose make sure joints strongly soldered prefer ably silver soldered parts can dangerous spectator come apart happen June 1980 107 NEW DIMENSION IN RC FLYING READY-TO-FLY-. TODAY Most people dont realize quality factory built RC airplanes strong good looking aero batic just much fun investing build ing time conventional models Beginners advanced flyers can assemble airplane about 30 minutes quickly begin putting radio gear adjust able servo rails because FLITECRAFT models designed use super glues like Hot Stuff Jet Glue See 4-channel 40 size Cardinal 3- channel 20 size Wilga Trainer local dealer today NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life quality ingredients Detergent action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 I turday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 - m m mmEl Strips aalsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large showfl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature Replicas GEE BEE shown $525 please adc $100 possag& Catalog 75 Dealer Order Uirect I GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acush net MA 02743j .DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED fall off during flight Again make slip fitting snug hold firmly still removable trans porting bombs opted build bomb mount underneath fuselage t balsa using plans photographs guides Construction bombs blocks balsa cardboard fins use hard sharp material bombs because again could possibly cause injury spectators Use light gauge line leadout line handle because carry bearing load aircraft Nacelles Glue t balsa sides nacelle tack glue top bottom block nacelle Epoxy 1/16 plywood tank floor nacelle Due U - compart ment being slightly less typical 1 x 2 cross section tank can either scratch made MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville Xii 48040 oraFox 35 oz #86815 canbepurchasedatthe hobby shop Make cowlings epoxying 3/8 sheet balsa together desired shape engines have removed remount wrapping sand wich bag around prevent collecting dust Cut hole cowling engine head tack glue cowlings place Also mount 2 spinners top block cowlings can shaped spinner Cut cardboard template N2 N3 cross section use guide shaping nacelles Carefully carve nacelles shape sand cowlings 2 spinners As shown plans rearward part nacelle styrofoam block planked 1/16 balsa After planking has dried nibble away styrofoam trailing edge nacelle block leave planking Glue 1/16 balsa backplate area fuel proof either dope resin area allows flap fairings enter nacelle opening upon deflection flap Carve flap fairing block balsa tack glue bottom flap satisfied shape both nacelles remove top bottom blocks hollow out reglue permanently landing doors made thoroughly soaking water piece a big enough make both doors nacelle Wrap soaked wood around nacelle using wide masking tape hold place hair dryer heat gun carefully dry wood dry split apart make two doors apply two coats resin along braces shown plans Repeat process make second set doors engine exhaust stacks 3/16 plastrnct plastic tubing bend tubing requires heating placing jig Sounds difficult its First jig Wrap sandpaper around piece plastic tubing sand groove small block balsa 90-degree angle Heat tubing rolling tubing fingers about 6 above cangle flame tubing becomes limp quickly place heated portion jig should end up 24 identical bent stacks little practice technique can quickly mastered Drill 1/16 plywood stack plates exhaust epoxy nacelle sides Using exhaust plates guides hand-drill balsa sides glue stacks position Hot Stuff stacks wing sip side nacelles point upward stacks fuselage side nacelles point downward air scoops built t balsa placing ordinary window screen grill look can simulated resin finish gives strength well fuel proofing Wing Cut cardboard template root rib trace outline onto both sides fuselage using centerline wing drawn earlier Saw Out wing saddle small bottom pieces fuselage F4 back saddle will replaced later Slide wing wing saddle check fit alignment satisfied epoxy wing place add a fillets Fit wing flaps Onto flap horn checking alignment flap fairings rear nacelles Make sure no binding flap lowers Pop loose flaps hollow reglue permanently flap horn stop spring hardwood blocks epoxied inside fuselage sides Using wing centerline fuselage side set flaps neutral epoxy horn stop block place Hook up spring pushrod flap horn Adjust spring enough tension bring flaps back neutral easily flaps should deflect about 18 degrees wing-mounted radiators underneath wing made t balsa As nacelle scoops also add window screen scoops Fuselage Pop loose nose tail blocks bottom blocks hollow Build canopy first carving balsa block shape apply finish carved block preferably resin Draw heated sheet 040 acetate down over mold frame canopy done same way 040 canopy still mold draw 010 sheet acetate down over already formed canopy sharp X-acto knife cut out canopy frame Use Hot Stuff adhere frame 108 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS Ultimate Flying Boat 7h e GRUMMAN WIDGEON AT LAST SOME PrimerU ndercoater Nowin Weve taken popular two-part white primer-undercoat formula made gray Just gray enough please have told us want see dents nicks ripples re sanding Now make little visible just efficient ever course its still available white too Wood Plastic Metal Fiberglass Hobbypoxy primer-undercoater covers well cures fills fast shrinking easy sand provides smooth-as-glass surface. great adhesion wood plastic metal fiberglass Whether youre balsa builder molded plastic buff whether brush spray it. can now put little color life Hobbypoxy gray undercoat. good ever lot visible complete information how-to-do-it Hobbypoxy Finishing Guide write today AflflhIflAVUA Division Pettit Paint Co Inc H unniruAt PRODUCTS 32 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 HOBBYPOXY ct group finishing products especially formulated hobbyists including Epoxy Glues Epoxy-enamel Paints Fillers Primer-undercoaters Resins canopy always use extreme care glueing Hot Stuff Before canopy permanently glued position several things completed Make antenna sandwiching small 2-56 screw between two pieces 3/32 plywood leaving slightly ads protruding bottom antenna mount made first cutting hole canopy just large enough nut sandwiching nut between two pieces 3/32 plywood removable antenna very helpful during trans porting can unscrewed risking chance having accidently knocked off Add radio operators gun pilot naviga tor Check fit glue canopy fuselage Finish The finish original achieved talc dope method would suggest used finishing manner stick method like best just case guide achieving finish talc dope method Sand balsa smooth #320 sandpaper fill dings dents canyons putty mixture dope talcum powder usually mix putty mixture will slowly start fall inverting mixing container Spray brush two coats clear dope bare wood sanding between coat #320 sandpaper Apply SGM medium Silkspan surfaces Silkspan lightly dampened Apply two coats clear dope sand lightly between coat Brush spray mixture dope talcum powder mixture consistency being thinned just enough spray also like add color dope mixture preferably white seems make flaws finish visible Sand #320 sanding talc away Apply two coats filler sand #400 between coat satisfied grain flaws filled add coat 50% thinned dope sand 400 sandpaper time sand water Now finish ready colors dont go too far away talc dope filler flaws really seem jump Out after color coats applied Before color applied fuel proof engine compartments epoxy dress snap cowl fasteners place Aerogloss dope used throughout colors being mostly mixed Military Flats markings used stencils cut drafting mylar spray adhesive pieces cut stencil used cover markings until overall color scheme applied sharks mouth masked masking tape although liquid masking film would probably have less trouble simple technique markings always spray lightest color first colors follows Top Surfaces Light GrayStorm Gray Dark Grayi part Storm Gray 1 part Flat Black WhiteFlat White Yellowi part Cub Yellow 1 part Flat White w/touch Stearman Red RedStearman Red w/touch talc flatten finish BlackFlat Black Bottom Light Bluei part Navy Blue 16 parts Flat White back cover Wings magazine June i972 used guide colors camouflage scheme Flying Pick rather calm day initial flight 1 iO will handle wind its always wise eliminate variables possible Balance model CG marked plans use guide preference original needed no nose tail weight may always case Use ailerons rudders trim used rudder offset about ed work well keeping airplane taut lines low throttle Lightly glue ailerons neutral starting can easily moved give desired results field Until well acquainted flying characteristics model slow landings takeoffs directly wind should avoided Rather should done somewhat perpen dicular wind deflected flaps heading wind model will balloon due excessive lift creating loose line tension OS 25s pull itO no problem best prop arrangement seemed 8x6 inboard 8x4 outboard original weighed just over 5 lbs would fly either engine wouldnt suggest doing some consolation know should other quit during flight Very realistic takeoffs taxis touch-n-gos landings can achieved ii 0 mention bombing missions ay have just one-half fun have model project will have well worth time spent CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 34 full size Lavochkin LA-5 see photo Al Arnolds beautiful model Russians leading fighter bombers World War 2 wood airplane first introduced 1943 very high rate productionsome factories built 50 per day simplification Lavochkins undercarriage interchangeJune 1980 109 MATTER FROM HOBBYPOXY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/06
Page Numbers: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 107, 108, 109
Builtcontrol line wing unique blend cxto fly twin Its star sublect Note stunt eloquently menace BILLED heavy prewar propaganda Bf 110 Luftwaffes ultimate heavybomber escort strategic fighter its long range capabilities would accompany its big brothers deep enemy territory same time Zerstorer would wipe out opposition along way early action invasion Poland 1939 110 perhaps mild success con sidering fighting obsolete highly maneuv erable high-winged PZLs 110s firepower four 79-mm MG two 20-mm cannon located nose its advantage over PZLs head-on attack though old PZLs could out-maneuver 110 small Polish Air Force quickly defeated sheer numbers During Battle France 110 became vulnerable formidable allied opposition soon learned cope 110s tactics German pilots having form offensive circles protect another rear attacks although did nothing prevent allied attacks either side came Battle Britain com plete demise 110 long-range strategic fighter simply no match British Spitfires Hurricanes lost due lack maneuverability rear protection speed prevent further losses 109s assigned escort 1 lOs 109s didnt have range 1 lOs thus leaving 1 lOs unprotected 109s returned fuel Although 110 failure Battle Britain beginning show signs promise elsewhere Due nocturnal raids RAF Germany night fighter force hastily taking shape Luftwaffe early fighter force comprised Mel 10-Cs Ju88s MelO9s 110 proving best suited aircraft task fact first RAF bomber shot down night over Germany Mel 10-C Because primitive night intercept tactics equipment intercepting enemy time done solely visual means method mercy weather anything clear would seriously hamper visual contact overcome inefficiencies network radar designed 110 could guided enemy bomber streams scattered radar stations ground 110 could use own radar sets make actual contact enemy bombers RAF countered tactic what known window thousands small strips aluminum dropped slip stream bombers producing false image German radar stations ground Germans countered move developing new radar set higher frequency window could affect 110s armament also being constantly upgraded best certainly unique addition mounting two 20-mm cannon rear cockpit Known Schrage Musik meaning jazz music pair cannon unique fact could fire upwards attitude about 15 degrees vertical effect 110 could attack enemy bomber behind underneath position highly vulnerable HalWaxes Lancasters As practically warbirds almost innumerable variations model 110 can constructed painted Reference material plentiful readily avail able local libraries mail order book publishers museums makes no difference what 28 Model Aviation Airscoops landing geardoorsmachine guns antenna conspicuous markings three-bladed demo propsmake front-quarter shot awesome note exceptionally clean handling 25s neat nacelles degree offset outboard engine bit inboard iaii eno wiin split elevator up 1/4 right offset both rudders Finishing details explicitlydescribed beginning filling dinksand dents aftersanding putty mixture dope talc followed two coats clear sanding after covering dampened Silkapan two coats clear sanded two sprayed coats talc/dope Thats about half Markings achieved making stencils mylar spray adhesive FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 128 version 110 built what color scheme used model will eye-catcher quite crowd pleaser Obviously model isnt precision scale primarily due fact wing built before decided tum 110 wing constructed built sole pur pose testing several ideas designs kicking around minute time spent building model will worthwhile first hear sound both engines running throttling down landings takeoffs touch-n-gos Dont get carried away get yourself situation found myself merely wanted hear two engines run thing led another Before knew what happening model air problem dark pitch black didnt see much airplane did get hear engines smooth landing made due models good flight character istics Preliminary Construction Construction straightforward presenting no problems contrary fact twins usually difficult build Study plans carefully become familiar parts Centerlines used during construction makes project consider ably easier suggest marking centerlines pieces requiring alignment Engine Nacelles Use nacelle side template plans cut four a four 1/16 plywood nacelle sides Use aliphatic resin type glue such Titebond adhere plywood balsa sides Mark thrust lines outside inside both nacelles will needed nacelles mounted wing Saw out two ood landing 4 r compact installation OS 25s muttling snow cieariy nere flu origini uiuuu weighed 5 lbs will flywith engine out Flying props 8 x 6 inboard engine 8 x 4 outboard bombs optionalin case want fly bombing missions June 1980 29 AMERS SNAP DOWNSDorB VT OAK MoUNTsK SNTDIMOR WITH TIP REMOVEDTIM PASS CB P0 00100K FASTENER55 BALSA BLOOD OOLOWED- TIIKOTTLE KELLCKDTINT BOLSA BLOCKTUNING NI- BA ios oss USEDSISOOS COAL LEBICODINOL rAND ARCHIIPROMO SLOCK CLOKOPO WIT10 PLY P301 3CR SDEKO MOLNA AALSDLEOUD opnUT 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Aviation 1/4 HARD BALSA ALL lAIL SURFACES HARD DOWEL OR 100TH PICKS /4 ELEVATOR DIVIDERELEVAlOR HORN /ON 3/32 WIRE 1/8 BALSA 3/4 BALSA BLOCK ALL BULKHEADS I/2SO BALSA TOP LONGERON FiLLER DOUBLER ENDS11 8 I3/32 PUSHROD ...I WHEEL ON 1/8 PLYWCOD PLATFORM 1/4 TRIANGLE BALSA ALL CORNERS 7 - 3/8 BALSA BOT0MSI/8SHET BALSA SIDES FLAPS AND THROiTLES BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYVJOOD -XeLEFT ENGINE BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYWCOD ..1/4 BALSA FLAPS ON WIRE THROUGH BRASS -TUBE TO SPRING LOADED HORN X 1A6 LSHEET BALSA ALL RIBS 1/8 X 1/4 BALSA T EDGE 1/4 BALSA AILERON FOR TRIM FIX ONLY 1/32 WIRE /CONTROL 7A ELEVATOR CONTROL BALSA BLOCK TIPS 2 1/2 WHEELS ON 1/8 WIRE BOUND 10 YX BUUHEAD1/4 SQ BALSA SPARS TOP Si BOTTOM June 1980 31 1/4 SHEET BALSA NACELLE THICKENER 3/16 X 1/2 BALSA L EDGE gear mounts cut two /2 sheet balsa engine mount spacers fit between oak engine mounts nacelle Bend landing gear shown plans lace plywood heavy thread epoxy landing gear wire can left simply wire can built up usingbrass tubing Decide before bending wheel leg gear much easier simply slide tubing onto wire try build gear after its bent Drill hole mount throttle pushrod Once gear mounts completed nacelles can epoxied together An excellent way insure proper alignment invert nacelles place straight area top engine mounts flat surface until epoxy sets set add /4 sq balsa pieces plans top tank area provides room throttle function interfere tank itself Cut groove a pieces through throttle pushrod can move unobstructed Drill engine mounts install blind mounting nuts Although plans show offset engines used about degree offset outboard just slightly inboard Select nacelle inboard nacelle install 90-degree throttle bellcrank along pushrod nyrod could used just well Mount engine hook up pushrod nyrod check see pushrod nyrod will bind pushrod travels through alsa pieces no binds 1/16 plywood ceiling can glued place Wing Use plywood aluminum rib templates sandwich 12 1/16 balsa blanks between templates cut ribs Repeat sandwich process opposite wing Replace root belicrank ribs a added strength area Draw centerlines third fourth ribs both wing panels keep wing straight aligned strongly suggest wing jigged blocked up during construction will also provide easy access adding nacelles wing Build both halves wing leading edge trailing edge bottom spar add top spar Join halves together use splices Add ood bellcrank mount along alsa blocking undemeath reinforce ment holes appropriate belleranks drilled mount before epoxied place Again wing blocked up firmly place cut leading edge between third fourth ribs accept engine nacelles Trial fit nacelles place align thrustlines centerlines third fourth ribs Line up perfectly satisfied nacelles alignment epoxy place Cut Out flaps ailerons t balsa sand airfoil shape add hinges flaps Throttles Flaps throttle arrangement shown plans position belleranks should fast throttle throttle position being trigger Roberts handle completely rear seems some confusion correct position trigger relative fast slow throttle seems completely natural fast throttle rear handle system opposite liking throttle bellcranks flap throttle bellcrank can reversed following description have set up flap throttle system original Cut flap throttle bellerank 064 alumi num also flap horn 064 brass Bend flap horn 90 degrees indicated dashed line plans make slot dimensions also shown plans purpose slot allow throttle system move fast approximately medium affecting flap deflection puts flap move ment lower end throttle range needed Slide brass flap horn along brass bushings onto 3/32 wire bend shape Silver solder horn wire clean solder joint well remove remaining flux prevents corrosion may occur around brass bushings Install outboard 90-degree throttle bellcrank flap throttle bellerank hook up E-Z links Punch holes ribs appropriate leadOuts attach leadouts Roberts bellcrank install onto ood mount Tie Roberts bellcrank flap throttle bellcrank 1/16 wire Z-bends both ends hook up flap horn time Continued page 107 32 Model Aviation network ground radar directed fighter bomber streams its own picket fence radarantennac enabled 110 close Wedont know killsthe leading nightfighter pilot know ninth ranking 79 including Lancasters obvious Ashby good pilot qr machine good bothnoseovers verboten smiling seve anoy poses unusual warbird some trophies has won look sharply youll note three lead-outs operate Roberts 3-line bellcrank Messerschmitt/Ashby Continued page 32 will connected after fuselage has added wing check no binds anywhere throttle system works smoothly bomb system opted bomb release bellcrank its leadout mounted time Springs bomb release bellcrank flap return can purchased hardware store can made very easily Simply drill small hole 1/16 dia preferably smaller dia piece brass tubing about 4 length Bend 90-degree angle about th piece 36 015 dia music wire Chuck up brass tubing variable speed drill insert wire hole tubing Slowly turn tubing drill until wire wound around tubing spring will flip back reverse direction released use care keep fingers out way top spar now addeddont forget use splices Glue flap hinge reinforcements place Before planking wing check trueness accuracy making sure everything straight plank top wing 1/16 balsa Turn wing over using same blocks keep wing straight plank bottom Cut holes elevator flap pushrods Mount flap horn epoxy cloth secure brass bushings flap horn wing Fuselage Saw out both a fuselage sides balsa doublers bulkheads per plans Draw fuselage centerlines outsides balsa sides wing centerlines wing saddle area Draw centerlines bulkheads Drill holes bulkheads elevator pushrod Use Titebond adhere a doublers a sides Glue ngular strips top inside edges balsa sides except ngular strips F3 rearward wing saddle Begin fuselage construction gluing F3 F4 F5 F6 place using top view center line alignment dry add F7 through F 11 thoroughly dry remaining bulkheads Fl F2 glued place balsa sides difficult bend around nose bulkheads use damp sponge apply light coating water outside fuse sides F3 forward will cause outside balsa expand inside thus producing natural bend completed add ngular strips F ito F3 Also glue 1/i triangular strips bottom inside fuselage Now trips glued ontothe tops fuselage sides Notice alsa starts tapering F6 rearward F9 stops Fix tailwheel same manner main gear epoxy 3/32 plywood mount bottom fuselage indicated plans Cut t balsa blocks top bottom tack glue place Also tack glue balsa nose block onto nose ofthe fuselage Add a strips top fuselage sides canopy area Trace fuselage cross sections onto card board posterboard type material use guide shaping fuselage Line up centerlines templates center lines fuselage sides Carve slowly checking frequently Finish shaping process rough sanding Tail Surfaces pieces t balsa Airfoil both fins rudders along stab elevators Epoxy fins stab using round toothpicks shown plans Drill starter hole toothpick fill holes Titebond insert toothpicks Let glue surround toothpick Epoxy elevator control horn ele vators along hinges stab sits top fuselage sides alignment isnt difficult Tack glue tail block place plus piece sheet balsa top tail block top control horn will have ground down provide clearance movement grind too much weaken horn Details Consider optional details now its much simpler add plan now wait until construction finished Guns fabricated aluminum tubing Hot Stuff Additional detail can added guns simply drilling holes barrels guns simulate cooling radio gear underneath fuselage constructed brass tubing wire Bend 1/16 wire around broom handle make circular antenna permanently epoxy place indicated plans plans self explanatory making two bottom rear antennae helpful hint 3/32 tubing antenna itself crimped just slightly will give antennae tight fit ng same time can easily slipped out fuselage building radar gear nose make sure joints strongly soldered prefer ably silver soldered parts can dangerous spectator come apart happen June 1980 107 NEW DIMENSION IN RC FLYING READY-TO-FLY-. TODAY Most people dont realize quality factory built RC airplanes strong good looking aero batic just much fun investing build ing time conventional models Beginners advanced flyers can assemble airplane about 30 minutes quickly begin putting radio gear adjust able servo rails because FLITECRAFT models designed use super glues like Hot Stuff Jet Glue See 4-channel 40 size Cardinal 3- channel 20 size Wilga Trainer local dealer today NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life quality ingredients Detergent action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 I turday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 - m m mmEl Strips aalsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large showfl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature Replicas GEE BEE shown $525 please adc $100 possag& Catalog 75 Dealer Order Uirect I GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acush net MA 02743j .DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED fall off during flight Again make slip fitting snug hold firmly still removable trans porting bombs opted build bomb mount underneath fuselage t balsa using plans photographs guides Construction bombs blocks balsa cardboard fins use hard sharp material bombs because again could possibly cause injury spectators Use light gauge line leadout line handle because carry bearing load aircraft Nacelles Glue t balsa sides nacelle tack glue top bottom block nacelle Epoxy 1/16 plywood tank floor nacelle Due U - compart ment being slightly less typical 1 x 2 cross section tank can either scratch made MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville Xii 48040 oraFox 35 oz #86815 canbepurchasedatthe hobby shop Make cowlings epoxying 3/8 sheet balsa together desired shape engines have removed remount wrapping sand wich bag around prevent collecting dust Cut hole cowling engine head tack glue cowlings place Also mount 2 spinners top block cowlings can shaped spinner Cut cardboard template N2 N3 cross section use guide shaping nacelles Carefully carve nacelles shape sand cowlings 2 spinners As shown plans rearward part nacelle styrofoam block planked 1/16 balsa After planking has dried nibble away styrofoam trailing edge nacelle block leave planking Glue 1/16 balsa backplate area fuel proof either dope resin area allows flap fairings enter nacelle opening upon deflection flap Carve flap fairing block balsa tack glue bottom flap satisfied shape both nacelles remove top bottom blocks hollow out reglue permanently landing doors made thoroughly soaking water piece a big enough make both doors nacelle Wrap soaked wood around nacelle using wide masking tape hold place hair dryer heat gun carefully dry wood dry split apart make two doors apply two coats resin along braces shown plans Repeat process make second set doors engine exhaust stacks 3/16 plastrnct plastic tubing bend tubing requires heating placing jig Sounds difficult its First jig Wrap sandpaper around piece plastic tubing sand groove small block balsa 90-degree angle Heat tubing rolling tubing fingers about 6 above cangle flame tubing becomes limp quickly place heated portion jig should end up 24 identical bent stacks little practice technique can quickly mastered Drill 1/16 plywood stack plates exhaust epoxy nacelle sides Using exhaust plates guides hand-drill balsa sides glue stacks position Hot Stuff stacks wing sip side nacelles point upward stacks fuselage side nacelles point downward air scoops built t balsa placing ordinary window screen grill look can simulated resin finish gives strength well fuel proofing Wing Cut cardboard template root rib trace outline onto both sides fuselage using centerline wing drawn earlier Saw Out wing saddle small bottom pieces fuselage F4 back saddle will replaced later Slide wing wing saddle check fit alignment satisfied epoxy wing place add a fillets Fit wing flaps Onto flap horn checking alignment flap fairings rear nacelles Make sure no binding flap lowers Pop loose flaps hollow reglue permanently flap horn stop spring hardwood blocks epoxied inside fuselage sides Using wing centerline fuselage side set flaps neutral epoxy horn stop block place Hook up spring pushrod flap horn Adjust spring enough tension bring flaps back neutral easily flaps should deflect about 18 degrees wing-mounted radiators underneath wing made t balsa As nacelle scoops also add window screen scoops Fuselage Pop loose nose tail blocks bottom blocks hollow Build canopy first carving balsa block shape apply finish carved block preferably resin Draw heated sheet 040 acetate down over mold frame canopy done same way 040 canopy still mold draw 010 sheet acetate down over already formed canopy sharp X-acto knife cut out canopy frame Use Hot Stuff adhere frame 108 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS Ultimate Flying Boat 7h e GRUMMAN WIDGEON AT LAST SOME PrimerU ndercoater Nowin Weve taken popular two-part white primer-undercoat formula made gray Just gray enough please have told us want see dents nicks ripples re sanding Now make little visible just efficient ever course its still available white too Wood Plastic Metal Fiberglass Hobbypoxy primer-undercoater covers well cures fills fast shrinking easy sand provides smooth-as-glass surface. great adhesion wood plastic metal fiberglass Whether youre balsa builder molded plastic buff whether brush spray it. can now put little color life Hobbypoxy gray undercoat. good ever lot visible complete information how-to-do-it Hobbypoxy Finishing Guide write today AflflhIflAVUA Division Pettit Paint Co Inc H unniruAt PRODUCTS 32 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 HOBBYPOXY ct group finishing products especially formulated hobbyists including Epoxy Glues Epoxy-enamel Paints Fillers Primer-undercoaters Resins canopy always use extreme care glueing Hot Stuff Before canopy permanently glued position several things completed Make antenna sandwiching small 2-56 screw between two pieces 3/32 plywood leaving slightly ads protruding bottom antenna mount made first cutting hole canopy just large enough nut sandwiching nut between two pieces 3/32 plywood removable antenna very helpful during trans porting can unscrewed risking chance having accidently knocked off Add radio operators gun pilot naviga tor Check fit glue canopy fuselage Finish The finish original achieved talc dope method would suggest used finishing manner stick method like best just case guide achieving finish talc dope method Sand balsa smooth #320 sandpaper fill dings dents canyons putty mixture dope talcum powder usually mix putty mixture will slowly start fall inverting mixing container Spray brush two coats clear dope bare wood sanding between coat #320 sandpaper Apply SGM medium Silkspan surfaces Silkspan lightly dampened Apply two coats clear dope sand lightly between coat Brush spray mixture dope talcum powder mixture consistency being thinned just enough spray also like add color dope mixture preferably white seems make flaws finish visible Sand #320 sanding talc away Apply two coats filler sand #400 between coat satisfied grain flaws filled add coat 50% thinned dope sand 400 sandpaper time sand water Now finish ready colors dont go too far away talc dope filler flaws really seem jump Out after color coats applied Before color applied fuel proof engine compartments epoxy dress snap cowl fasteners place Aerogloss dope used throughout colors being mostly mixed Military Flats markings used stencils cut drafting mylar spray adhesive pieces cut stencil used cover markings until overall color scheme applied sharks mouth masked masking tape although liquid masking film would probably have less trouble simple technique markings always spray lightest color first colors follows Top Surfaces Light GrayStorm Gray Dark Grayi part Storm Gray 1 part Flat Black WhiteFlat White Yellowi part Cub Yellow 1 part Flat White w/touch Stearman Red RedStearman Red w/touch talc flatten finish BlackFlat Black Bottom Light Bluei part Navy Blue 16 parts Flat White back cover Wings magazine June i972 used guide colors camouflage scheme Flying Pick rather calm day initial flight 1 iO will handle wind its always wise eliminate variables possible Balance model CG marked plans use guide preference original needed no nose tail weight may always case Use ailerons rudders trim used rudder offset about ed work well keeping airplane taut lines low throttle Lightly glue ailerons neutral starting can easily moved give desired results field Until well acquainted flying characteristics model slow landings takeoffs directly wind should avoided Rather should done somewhat perpen dicular wind deflected flaps heading wind model will balloon due excessive lift creating loose line tension OS 25s pull itO no problem best prop arrangement seemed 8x6 inboard 8x4 outboard original weighed just over 5 lbs would fly either engine wouldnt suggest doing some consolation know should other quit during flight Very realistic takeoffs taxis touch-n-gos landings can achieved ii 0 mention bombing missions ay have just one-half fun have model project will have well worth time spent CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 34 full size Lavochkin LA-5 see photo Al Arnolds beautiful model Russians leading fighter bombers World War 2 wood airplane first introduced 1943 very high rate productionsome factories built 50 per day simplification Lavochkins undercarriage interchangeJune 1980 109 MATTER FROM HOBBYPOXY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/06
Page Numbers: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 107, 108, 109
Builtcontrol line wing unique blend cxto fly twin Its star sublect Note stunt eloquently menace BILLED heavy prewar propaganda Bf 110 Luftwaffes ultimate heavybomber escort strategic fighter its long range capabilities would accompany its big brothers deep enemy territory same time Zerstorer would wipe out opposition along way early action invasion Poland 1939 110 perhaps mild success con sidering fighting obsolete highly maneuv erable high-winged PZLs 110s firepower four 79-mm MG two 20-mm cannon located nose its advantage over PZLs head-on attack though old PZLs could out-maneuver 110 small Polish Air Force quickly defeated sheer numbers During Battle France 110 became vulnerable formidable allied opposition soon learned cope 110s tactics German pilots having form offensive circles protect another rear attacks although did nothing prevent allied attacks either side came Battle Britain com plete demise 110 long-range strategic fighter simply no match British Spitfires Hurricanes lost due lack maneuverability rear protection speed prevent further losses 109s assigned escort 1 lOs 109s didnt have range 1 lOs thus leaving 1 lOs unprotected 109s returned fuel Although 110 failure Battle Britain beginning show signs promise elsewhere Due nocturnal raids RAF Germany night fighter force hastily taking shape Luftwaffe early fighter force comprised Mel 10-Cs Ju88s MelO9s 110 proving best suited aircraft task fact first RAF bomber shot down night over Germany Mel 10-C Because primitive night intercept tactics equipment intercepting enemy time done solely visual means method mercy weather anything clear would seriously hamper visual contact overcome inefficiencies network radar designed 110 could guided enemy bomber streams scattered radar stations ground 110 could use own radar sets make actual contact enemy bombers RAF countered tactic what known window thousands small strips aluminum dropped slip stream bombers producing false image German radar stations ground Germans countered move developing new radar set higher frequency window could affect 110s armament also being constantly upgraded best certainly unique addition mounting two 20-mm cannon rear cockpit Known Schrage Musik meaning jazz music pair cannon unique fact could fire upwards attitude about 15 degrees vertical effect 110 could attack enemy bomber behind underneath position highly vulnerable HalWaxes Lancasters As practically warbirds almost innumerable variations model 110 can constructed painted Reference material plentiful readily avail able local libraries mail order book publishers museums makes no difference what 28 Model Aviation Airscoops landing geardoorsmachine guns antenna conspicuous markings three-bladed demo propsmake front-quarter shot awesome note exceptionally clean handling 25s neat nacelles degree offset outboard engine bit inboard iaii eno wiin split elevator up 1/4 right offset both rudders Finishing details explicitlydescribed beginning filling dinksand dents aftersanding putty mixture dope talc followed two coats clear sanding after covering dampened Silkapan two coats clear sanded two sprayed coats talc/dope Thats about half Markings achieved making stencils mylar spray adhesive FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 128 version 110 built what color scheme used model will eye-catcher quite crowd pleaser Obviously model isnt precision scale primarily due fact wing built before decided tum 110 wing constructed built sole pur pose testing several ideas designs kicking around minute time spent building model will worthwhile first hear sound both engines running throttling down landings takeoffs touch-n-gos Dont get carried away get yourself situation found myself merely wanted hear two engines run thing led another Before knew what happening model air problem dark pitch black didnt see much airplane did get hear engines smooth landing made due models good flight character istics Preliminary Construction Construction straightforward presenting no problems contrary fact twins usually difficult build Study plans carefully become familiar parts Centerlines used during construction makes project consider ably easier suggest marking centerlines pieces requiring alignment Engine Nacelles Use nacelle side template plans cut four a four 1/16 plywood nacelle sides Use aliphatic resin type glue such Titebond adhere plywood balsa sides Mark thrust lines outside inside both nacelles will needed nacelles mounted wing Saw out two ood landing 4 r compact installation OS 25s muttling snow cieariy nere flu origini uiuuu weighed 5 lbs will flywith engine out Flying props 8 x 6 inboard engine 8 x 4 outboard bombs optionalin case want fly bombing missions June 1980 29 AMERS SNAP DOWNSDorB VT OAK MoUNTsK SNTDIMOR WITH TIP REMOVEDTIM PASS CB P0 00100K FASTENER55 BALSA BLOOD OOLOWED- TIIKOTTLE KELLCKDTINT BOLSA BLOCKTUNING NI- BA ios oss USEDSISOOS COAL LEBICODINOL rAND ARCHIIPROMO SLOCK CLOKOPO WIT10 PLY P301 3CR SDEKO MOLNA AALSDLEOUD opnUT 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Decide before bending wheel leg gear much easier simply slide tubing onto wire try build gear after its bent Drill hole mount throttle pushrod Once gear mounts completed nacelles can epoxied together An excellent way insure proper alignment invert nacelles place straight area top engine mounts flat surface until epoxy sets set add /4 sq balsa pieces plans top tank area provides room throttle function interfere tank itself Cut groove a pieces through throttle pushrod can move unobstructed Drill engine mounts install blind mounting nuts Although plans show offset engines used about degree offset outboard just slightly inboard Select nacelle inboard nacelle install 90-degree throttle bellcrank along pushrod nyrod could used just well Mount engine hook up pushrod nyrod check see pushrod nyrod will bind pushrod travels through alsa pieces no binds 1/16 plywood ceiling can glued place Wing Use plywood aluminum rib templates sandwich 12 1/16 balsa blanks between templates cut ribs Repeat sandwich process opposite wing Replace root belicrank ribs a added strength area Draw centerlines third fourth ribs both wing panels keep wing straight aligned strongly suggest wing jigged blocked up during construction will also provide easy access adding nacelles wing Build both halves wing leading edge trailing edge bottom spar add top spar Join halves together use splices Add ood bellcrank mount along alsa blocking undemeath reinforce ment holes appropriate belleranks drilled mount before epoxied place Again wing blocked up firmly place cut leading edge between third fourth ribs accept engine nacelles Trial fit nacelles place align thrustlines centerlines third fourth ribs Line up perfectly satisfied nacelles alignment epoxy place Cut Out flaps ailerons t balsa sand airfoil shape add hinges flaps Throttles Flaps throttle arrangement shown plans position belleranks should fast throttle throttle position being trigger Roberts handle completely rear seems some confusion correct position trigger relative fast slow throttle seems completely natural fast throttle rear handle system opposite liking throttle bellcranks flap throttle bellcrank can reversed following description have set up flap throttle system original Cut flap throttle bellerank 064 alumi num also flap horn 064 brass Bend flap horn 90 degrees indicated dashed line plans make slot dimensions also shown plans purpose slot allow throttle system move fast approximately medium affecting flap deflection puts flap move ment lower end throttle range needed Slide brass flap horn along brass bushings onto 3/32 wire bend shape Silver solder horn wire clean solder joint well remove remaining flux prevents corrosion may occur around brass bushings Install outboard 90-degree throttle bellcrank flap throttle bellerank hook up E-Z links Punch holes ribs appropriate leadOuts attach leadouts Roberts bellcrank install onto ood mount Tie Roberts bellcrank flap throttle bellcrank 1/16 wire Z-bends both ends hook up flap horn time Continued page 107 32 Model Aviation network ground radar directed fighter bomber streams its own picket fence radarantennac enabled 110 close Wedont know killsthe leading nightfighter pilot know ninth ranking 79 including Lancasters obvious Ashby good pilot qr machine good bothnoseovers verboten smiling seve anoy poses unusual warbird some trophies has won look sharply youll note three lead-outs operate Roberts 3-line bellcrank Messerschmitt/Ashby Continued page 32 will connected after fuselage has added wing check no binds anywhere throttle system works smoothly bomb system opted bomb release bellcrank its leadout mounted time Springs bomb release bellcrank flap return can purchased hardware store can made very easily Simply drill small hole 1/16 dia preferably smaller dia piece brass tubing about 4 length Bend 90-degree angle about th piece 36 015 dia music wire Chuck up brass tubing variable speed drill insert wire hole tubing Slowly turn tubing drill until wire wound around tubing spring will flip back reverse direction released use care keep fingers out way top spar now addeddont forget use splices Glue flap hinge reinforcements place Before planking wing check trueness accuracy making sure everything straight plank top wing 1/16 balsa Turn wing over using same blocks keep wing straight plank bottom Cut holes elevator flap pushrods Mount flap horn epoxy cloth secure brass bushings flap horn wing Fuselage Saw out both a fuselage sides balsa doublers bulkheads per plans Draw fuselage centerlines outsides balsa sides wing centerlines wing saddle area Draw centerlines bulkheads Drill holes bulkheads elevator pushrod Use Titebond adhere a doublers a sides Glue ngular strips top inside edges balsa sides except ngular strips F3 rearward wing saddle Begin fuselage construction gluing F3 F4 F5 F6 place using top view center line alignment dry add F7 through F 11 thoroughly dry remaining bulkheads Fl F2 glued place balsa sides difficult bend around nose bulkheads use damp sponge apply light coating water outside fuse sides F3 forward will cause outside balsa expand inside thus producing natural bend completed add ngular strips F ito F3 Also glue 1/i triangular strips bottom inside fuselage Now trips glued ontothe tops fuselage sides Notice alsa starts tapering F6 rearward F9 stops Fix tailwheel same manner main gear epoxy 3/32 plywood mount bottom fuselage indicated plans Cut t balsa blocks top bottom tack glue place Also tack glue balsa nose block onto nose ofthe fuselage Add a strips top fuselage sides canopy area Trace fuselage cross sections onto card board posterboard type material use guide shaping fuselage Line up centerlines templates center lines fuselage sides Carve slowly checking frequently Finish shaping process rough sanding Tail Surfaces pieces t balsa Airfoil both fins rudders along stab elevators Epoxy fins stab using round toothpicks shown plans Drill starter hole toothpick fill holes Titebond insert toothpicks Let glue surround toothpick Epoxy elevator control horn ele vators along hinges stab sits top fuselage sides alignment isnt difficult Tack glue tail block place plus piece sheet balsa top tail block top control horn will have ground down provide clearance movement grind too much weaken horn Details Consider optional details now its much simpler add plan now wait until construction finished Guns fabricated aluminum tubing Hot Stuff Additional detail can added guns simply drilling holes barrels guns simulate cooling radio gear underneath fuselage constructed brass tubing wire Bend 1/16 wire around broom handle make circular antenna permanently epoxy place indicated plans plans self explanatory making two bottom rear antennae helpful hint 3/32 tubing antenna itself crimped just slightly will give antennae tight fit ng same time can easily slipped out fuselage building radar gear nose make sure joints strongly soldered prefer ably silver soldered parts can dangerous spectator come apart happen June 1980 107 NEW DIMENSION IN RC FLYING READY-TO-FLY-. TODAY Most people dont realize quality factory built RC airplanes strong good looking aero batic just much fun investing build ing time conventional models Beginners advanced flyers can assemble airplane about 30 minutes quickly begin putting radio gear adjust able servo rails because FLITECRAFT models designed use super glues like Hot Stuff Jet Glue See 4-channel 40 size Cardinal 3- channel 20 size Wilga Trainer local dealer today NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life quality ingredients Detergent action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 I turday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 - m m mmEl Strips aalsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large showfl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature Replicas GEE BEE shown $525 please adc $100 possag& Catalog 75 Dealer Order Uirect I GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acush net MA 02743j .DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED fall off during flight Again make slip fitting snug hold firmly still removable trans porting bombs opted build bomb mount underneath fuselage t balsa using plans photographs guides Construction bombs blocks balsa cardboard fins use hard sharp material bombs because again could possibly cause injury spectators Use light gauge line leadout line handle because carry bearing load aircraft Nacelles Glue t balsa sides nacelle tack glue top bottom block nacelle Epoxy 1/16 plywood tank floor nacelle Due U - compart ment being slightly less typical 1 x 2 cross section tank can either scratch made MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville Xii 48040 oraFox 35 oz #86815 canbepurchasedatthe hobby shop Make cowlings epoxying 3/8 sheet balsa together desired shape engines have removed remount wrapping sand wich bag around prevent collecting dust Cut hole cowling engine head tack glue cowlings place Also mount 2 spinners top block cowlings can shaped spinner Cut cardboard template N2 N3 cross section use guide shaping nacelles Carefully carve nacelles shape sand cowlings 2 spinners As shown plans rearward part nacelle styrofoam block planked 1/16 balsa After planking has dried nibble away styrofoam trailing edge nacelle block leave planking Glue 1/16 balsa backplate area fuel proof either dope resin area allows flap fairings enter nacelle opening upon deflection flap Carve flap fairing block balsa tack glue bottom flap satisfied shape both nacelles remove top bottom blocks hollow out reglue permanently landing doors made thoroughly soaking water piece a big enough make both doors nacelle Wrap soaked wood around nacelle using wide masking tape hold place hair dryer heat gun carefully dry wood dry split apart make two doors apply two coats resin along braces shown plans Repeat process make second set doors engine exhaust stacks 3/16 plastrnct plastic tubing bend tubing requires heating placing jig Sounds difficult its First jig Wrap sandpaper around piece plastic tubing sand groove small block balsa 90-degree angle Heat tubing rolling tubing fingers about 6 above cangle flame tubing becomes limp quickly place heated portion jig should end up 24 identical bent stacks little practice technique can quickly mastered Drill 1/16 plywood stack plates exhaust epoxy nacelle sides Using exhaust plates guides hand-drill balsa sides glue stacks position Hot Stuff stacks wing sip side nacelles point upward stacks fuselage side nacelles point downward air scoops built t balsa placing ordinary window screen grill look can simulated resin finish gives strength well fuel proofing Wing Cut cardboard template root rib trace outline onto both sides fuselage using centerline wing drawn earlier Saw Out wing saddle small bottom pieces fuselage F4 back saddle will replaced later Slide wing wing saddle check fit alignment satisfied epoxy wing place add a fillets Fit wing flaps Onto flap horn checking alignment flap fairings rear nacelles Make sure no binding flap lowers Pop loose flaps hollow reglue permanently flap horn stop spring hardwood blocks epoxied inside fuselage sides Using wing centerline fuselage side set flaps neutral epoxy horn stop block place Hook up spring pushrod flap horn Adjust spring enough tension bring flaps back neutral easily flaps should deflect about 18 degrees wing-mounted radiators underneath wing made t balsa As nacelle scoops also add window screen scoops Fuselage Pop loose nose tail blocks bottom blocks hollow Build canopy first carving balsa block shape apply finish carved block preferably resin Draw heated sheet 040 acetate down over mold frame canopy done same way 040 canopy still mold draw 010 sheet acetate down over already formed canopy sharp X-acto knife cut out canopy frame Use Hot Stuff adhere frame 108 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS Ultimate Flying Boat 7h e GRUMMAN WIDGEON AT LAST SOME PrimerU ndercoater Nowin Weve taken popular two-part white primer-undercoat formula made gray Just gray enough please have told us want see dents nicks ripples re sanding Now make little visible just efficient ever course its still available white too Wood Plastic Metal Fiberglass Hobbypoxy primer-undercoater covers well cures fills fast shrinking easy sand provides smooth-as-glass surface. great adhesion wood plastic metal fiberglass Whether youre balsa builder molded plastic buff whether brush spray it. can now put little color life Hobbypoxy gray undercoat. good ever lot visible complete information how-to-do-it Hobbypoxy Finishing Guide write today AflflhIflAVUA Division Pettit Paint Co Inc H unniruAt PRODUCTS 32 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 HOBBYPOXY ct group finishing products especially formulated hobbyists including Epoxy Glues Epoxy-enamel Paints Fillers Primer-undercoaters Resins canopy always use extreme care glueing Hot Stuff Before canopy permanently glued position several things completed Make antenna sandwiching small 2-56 screw between two pieces 3/32 plywood leaving slightly ads protruding bottom antenna mount made first cutting hole canopy just large enough nut sandwiching nut between two pieces 3/32 plywood removable antenna very helpful during trans porting can unscrewed risking chance having accidently knocked off Add radio operators gun pilot naviga tor Check fit glue canopy fuselage Finish The finish original achieved talc dope method would suggest used finishing manner stick method like best just case guide achieving finish talc dope method Sand balsa smooth #320 sandpaper fill dings dents canyons putty mixture dope talcum powder usually mix putty mixture will slowly start fall inverting mixing container Spray brush two coats clear dope bare wood sanding between coat #320 sandpaper Apply SGM medium Silkspan surfaces Silkspan lightly dampened Apply two coats clear dope sand lightly between coat Brush spray mixture dope talcum powder mixture consistency being thinned just enough spray also like add color dope mixture preferably white seems make flaws finish visible Sand #320 sanding talc away Apply two coats filler sand #400 between coat satisfied grain flaws filled add coat 50% thinned dope sand 400 sandpaper time sand water Now finish ready colors dont go too far away talc dope filler flaws really seem jump Out after color coats applied Before color applied fuel proof engine compartments epoxy dress snap cowl fasteners place Aerogloss dope used throughout colors being mostly mixed Military Flats markings used stencils cut drafting mylar spray adhesive pieces cut stencil used cover markings until overall color scheme applied sharks mouth masked masking tape although liquid masking film would probably have less trouble simple technique markings always spray lightest color first colors follows Top Surfaces Light GrayStorm Gray Dark Grayi part Storm Gray 1 part Flat Black WhiteFlat White Yellowi part Cub Yellow 1 part Flat White w/touch Stearman Red RedStearman Red w/touch talc flatten finish BlackFlat Black Bottom Light Bluei part Navy Blue 16 parts Flat White back cover Wings magazine June i972 used guide colors camouflage scheme Flying Pick rather calm day initial flight 1 iO will handle wind its always wise eliminate variables possible Balance model CG marked plans use guide preference original needed no nose tail weight may always case Use ailerons rudders trim used rudder offset about ed work well keeping airplane taut lines low throttle Lightly glue ailerons neutral starting can easily moved give desired results field Until well acquainted flying characteristics model slow landings takeoffs directly wind should avoided Rather should done somewhat perpen dicular wind deflected flaps heading wind model will balloon due excessive lift creating loose line tension OS 25s pull itO no problem best prop arrangement seemed 8x6 inboard 8x4 outboard original weighed just over 5 lbs would fly either engine wouldnt suggest doing some consolation know should other quit during flight Very realistic takeoffs taxis touch-n-gos landings can achieved ii 0 mention bombing missions ay have just one-half fun have model project will have well worth time spent CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 34 full size Lavochkin LA-5 see photo Al Arnolds beautiful model Russians leading fighter bombers World War 2 wood airplane first introduced 1943 very high rate productionsome factories built 50 per day simplification Lavochkins undercarriage interchangeJune 1980 109 MATTER FROM HOBBYPOXY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/06
Page Numbers: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 107, 108, 109
Builtcontrol line wing unique blend cxto fly twin Its star sublect Note stunt eloquently menace BILLED heavy prewar propaganda Bf 110 Luftwaffes ultimate heavybomber escort strategic fighter its long range capabilities would accompany its big brothers deep enemy territory same time Zerstorer would wipe out opposition along way early action invasion Poland 1939 110 perhaps mild success con sidering fighting obsolete highly maneuv erable high-winged PZLs 110s firepower four 79-mm MG two 20-mm cannon located nose its advantage over PZLs head-on attack though old PZLs could out-maneuver 110 small Polish Air Force quickly defeated sheer numbers During Battle France 110 became vulnerable formidable allied opposition soon learned cope 110s tactics German pilots having form offensive circles protect another rear attacks although did nothing prevent allied attacks either side came Battle Britain com plete demise 110 long-range strategic fighter simply no match British Spitfires Hurricanes lost due lack maneuverability rear protection speed prevent further losses 109s assigned escort 1 lOs 109s didnt have range 1 lOs thus leaving 1 lOs unprotected 109s returned fuel Although 110 failure Battle Britain beginning show signs promise elsewhere Due nocturnal raids RAF Germany night fighter force hastily taking shape Luftwaffe early fighter force comprised Mel 10-Cs Ju88s MelO9s 110 proving best suited aircraft task fact first RAF bomber shot down night over Germany Mel 10-C Because primitive night intercept tactics equipment intercepting enemy time done solely visual means method mercy weather anything clear would seriously hamper visual contact overcome inefficiencies network radar designed 110 could guided enemy bomber streams scattered radar stations ground 110 could use own radar sets make actual contact enemy bombers RAF countered tactic what known window thousands small strips aluminum dropped slip stream bombers producing false image German radar stations ground Germans countered move developing new radar set higher frequency window could affect 110s armament also being constantly upgraded best certainly unique addition mounting two 20-mm cannon rear cockpit Known Schrage Musik meaning jazz music pair cannon unique fact could fire upwards attitude about 15 degrees vertical effect 110 could attack enemy bomber behind underneath position highly vulnerable HalWaxes Lancasters As practically warbirds almost innumerable variations model 110 can constructed painted Reference material plentiful readily avail able local libraries mail order book publishers museums makes no difference what 28 Model Aviation Airscoops landing geardoorsmachine guns antenna conspicuous markings three-bladed demo propsmake front-quarter shot awesome note exceptionally clean handling 25s neat nacelles degree offset outboard engine bit inboard iaii eno wiin split elevator up 1/4 right offset both rudders Finishing details explicitlydescribed beginning filling dinksand dents aftersanding putty mixture dope talc followed two coats clear sanding after covering dampened Silkapan two coats clear sanded two sprayed coats talc/dope Thats about half Markings achieved making stencils mylar spray adhesive FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 128 version 110 built what color scheme used model will eye-catcher quite crowd pleaser Obviously model isnt precision scale primarily due fact wing built before decided tum 110 wing constructed built sole pur pose testing several ideas designs kicking around minute time spent building model will worthwhile first hear sound both engines running throttling down landings takeoffs touch-n-gos Dont get carried away get yourself situation found myself merely wanted hear two engines run thing led another Before knew what happening model air problem dark pitch black didnt see much airplane did get hear engines smooth landing made due models good flight character istics Preliminary Construction Construction straightforward presenting no problems contrary fact twins usually difficult build Study plans carefully become familiar parts Centerlines used during construction makes project consider ably easier suggest marking centerlines pieces requiring alignment Engine Nacelles Use nacelle side template plans cut four a four 1/16 plywood nacelle sides Use aliphatic resin type glue such Titebond adhere plywood balsa sides Mark thrust lines outside inside both nacelles will needed nacelles mounted wing Saw out two ood landing 4 r compact installation OS 25s muttling snow cieariy nere flu origini uiuuu weighed 5 lbs will flywith engine out Flying props 8 x 6 inboard engine 8 x 4 outboard bombs optionalin case want fly bombing missions June 1980 29 AMERS SNAP DOWNSDorB VT OAK MoUNTsK SNTDIMOR WITH TIP REMOVEDTIM PASS CB P0 00100K FASTENER55 BALSA BLOOD OOLOWED- TIIKOTTLE KELLCKDTINT BOLSA BLOCKTUNING NI- BA ios oss USEDSISOOS COAL LEBICODINOL rAND ARCHIIPROMO SLOCK CLOKOPO WIT10 PLY P301 3CR SDEKO MOLNA AALSDLEOUD opnUT BDLDOSDOOP FROMBLOCK IWICIS OBEETP0K FLAPCU BALSA NOPRONE MOUNTSSO BALSA MOACKS1 00USD DETECTIOS US SO BDLOOBLOODNTHCM RALDODODDUISO DOOOCS Cl SHEET BALSABIB TEUPLDTCS _______ 300CRKOBAYTS B STEET BALSA_______________ CIN PLO VIE SOWER BDSD VAN SCOOP REDOS CA ASEELS SUK D 10 L KC RELci ISO BKLSKA ICUT DODUNA LEAAU UN AALNA BALSA OOAO UIO PLO N-- PANES DCA SDEEO ETELETS UK SOSD EDLLCAURR SEE TEXTI 4F T BALSA 3 EBOATOKS -- ---"-" Br--""0USD PLCIUR PUS MOLUCOANO IIUID TIRKADASA p i I IMAVST ItU~O RIFLAP TOWDOTUD MOLDOP WIRK AACLMIULW LEOROIITS p I 4 [~OONBKLOS2 IALL RIAS IUID BALSA IDSDDWOi OTTO P BATE 00 D SAT INEDCKTO BCLLCROOE TITLEVRAP I.ACK ODYBOCOD NA TIP I BALSA ] UK BALSA IMRDOOTABRWOOOSTRING IFiLlINMOCSISEETEOTI __________2 IIO2I 10 BALSA DILEDOSSUBOIUATE II2OWUODUI'7~ USE ROB BRIM IBLSUBIKDS\UUTDIL MODEL MOODSI BDLSD MLOCKOPPROAIM FLAPS WIDE FLAP TORNU {USE RODNO TOOTOPICKSRIDOOPRS IUINC IUTA SLOTIUO BALSAtM NI PNDESPOKOOIWKRUN TRIM FTESFT0BA BROOSTEMPLATE FOR ESA SACEULD SOOS FOEKfXfl1INBOLDMAPEOIIIM PLC AND _IUK PLO FOR SPRISA0 IUB BALSO TOO TUTO TLCLDASERKOCR COLMOR TO COT ODES P0KUK BALSA SIDESCOT PA-if---MOANT oT'RIRDP3CAES FRPTlEORrT [v32][b176011430200]] [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]72 SURA FAT KNEDRUAK AKASSTKASELEDS TUIO PLOTTOSPO ARRDSSTOINA V BRASS TLBINI ..eWEL Y TUKRMIANOIILDM TABOOASSABLY OPTOSOLIUTO MITEA CLOUTOPSBOLSA MONAS DPTISEE OOTDILDIO3ASD7M3ID V FLO~ rr1A6 PLVKflDMAKE RT FORM NACELLE WA HANK CLAPJ THROTTLE BELLCRA ON 1/8 PLYWOOD BOTH NACELLES 1/2 SHEET BALSA BLOCK IS SPACER010 ACETATE FRAME OVER WHEN JOINING OAK MOUNTS040 ACETATE SHEETPANE$ CEMENTED 10 1/4 BALSA DECK 1/2 SHEE 1/16 PLYWOOD UELTANKMOUN FRONT DECK 1/4 BALSA BLOCK HOLLOWED AND NOT REMOVABLE SIDE CONTOUR HOLLCMED BALSA BLOCK TUBING FOR GUNS ANDROBERTS BELLCRANK FLATTENED FOR ANTENNAEON 1/8 PLYWOOb 1/2 BALSA BOlTOM SECTIONS 2AIR SCOOP\ ALSA FUSELAGE DOUBLERDRESS SNAPS I/2X 3/8OK ENGINE MOUNTS 4SEEABOVE3/8 BALSA WALLS FOR REMOVABLE LOSER CYvVL OS 25 ENGINE 2TUBES FOR OL 30 Model Aviation 1/4 HARD BALSA ALL lAIL SURFACES HARD DOWEL OR 100TH PICKS /4 ELEVATOR DIVIDERELEVAlOR HORN /ON 3/32 WIRE 1/8 BALSA 3/4 BALSA BLOCK ALL BULKHEADS I/2SO BALSA TOP LONGERON FiLLER DOUBLER ENDS11 8 I3/32 PUSHROD ...I WHEEL ON 1/8 PLYWCOD PLATFORM 1/4 TRIANGLE BALSA ALL CORNERS 7 - 3/8 BALSA BOT0MSI/8SHET BALSA SIDES FLAPS AND THROiTLES BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYVJOOD -XeLEFT ENGINE BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYWCOD ..1/4 BALSA FLAPS ON WIRE THROUGH BRASS -TUBE TO SPRING LOADED HORN X 1A6 LSHEET BALSA ALL RIBS 1/8 X 1/4 BALSA T EDGE 1/4 BALSA AILERON FOR TRIM FIX ONLY 1/32 WIRE /CONTROL 7A ELEVATOR CONTROL BALSA BLOCK TIPS 2 1/2 WHEELS ON 1/8 WIRE BOUND 10 YX BUUHEAD1/4 SQ BALSA SPARS TOP Si BOTTOM June 1980 31 1/4 SHEET BALSA NACELLE THICKENER 3/16 X 1/2 BALSA L EDGE gear mounts cut two /2 sheet balsa engine mount spacers fit between oak engine mounts nacelle Bend landing gear shown plans lace plywood heavy thread epoxy landing gear wire can left simply wire can built up usingbrass tubing Decide before bending wheel leg gear much easier simply slide tubing onto wire try build gear after its bent Drill hole mount throttle pushrod Once gear mounts completed nacelles can epoxied together An excellent way insure proper alignment invert nacelles place straight area top engine mounts flat surface until epoxy sets set add /4 sq balsa pieces plans top tank area provides room throttle function interfere tank itself Cut groove a pieces through throttle pushrod can move unobstructed Drill engine mounts install blind mounting nuts Although plans show offset engines used about degree offset outboard just slightly inboard Select nacelle inboard nacelle install 90-degree throttle bellcrank along pushrod nyrod could used just well Mount engine hook up pushrod nyrod check see pushrod nyrod will bind pushrod travels through alsa pieces no binds 1/16 plywood ceiling can glued place Wing Use plywood aluminum rib templates sandwich 12 1/16 balsa blanks between templates cut ribs Repeat sandwich process opposite wing Replace root belicrank ribs a added strength area Draw centerlines third fourth ribs both wing panels keep wing straight aligned strongly suggest wing jigged blocked up during construction will also provide easy access adding nacelles wing Build both halves wing leading edge trailing edge bottom spar add top spar Join halves together use splices Add ood bellcrank mount along alsa blocking undemeath reinforce ment holes appropriate belleranks drilled mount before epoxied place Again wing blocked up firmly place cut leading edge between third fourth ribs accept engine nacelles Trial fit nacelles place align thrustlines centerlines third fourth ribs Line up perfectly satisfied nacelles alignment epoxy place Cut Out flaps ailerons t balsa sand airfoil shape add hinges flaps Throttles Flaps throttle arrangement shown plans position belleranks should fast throttle throttle position being trigger Roberts handle completely rear seems some confusion correct position trigger relative fast slow throttle seems completely natural fast throttle rear handle system opposite liking throttle bellcranks flap throttle bellcrank can reversed following description have set up flap throttle system original Cut flap throttle bellerank 064 alumi num also flap horn 064 brass Bend flap horn 90 degrees indicated dashed line plans make slot dimensions also shown plans purpose slot allow throttle system move fast approximately medium affecting flap deflection puts flap move ment lower end throttle range needed Slide brass flap horn along brass bushings onto 3/32 wire bend shape Silver solder horn wire clean solder joint well remove remaining flux prevents corrosion may occur around brass bushings Install outboard 90-degree throttle bellcrank flap throttle bellerank hook up E-Z links Punch holes ribs appropriate leadOuts attach leadouts Roberts bellcrank install onto ood mount Tie Roberts bellcrank flap throttle bellcrank 1/16 wire Z-bends both ends hook up flap horn time Continued page 107 32 Model Aviation network ground radar directed fighter bomber streams its own picket fence radarantennac enabled 110 close Wedont know killsthe leading nightfighter pilot know ninth ranking 79 including Lancasters obvious Ashby good pilot qr machine good bothnoseovers verboten smiling seve anoy poses unusual warbird some trophies has won look sharply youll note three lead-outs operate Roberts 3-line bellcrank Messerschmitt/Ashby Continued page 32 will connected after fuselage has added wing check no binds anywhere throttle system works smoothly bomb system opted bomb release bellcrank its leadout mounted time Springs bomb release bellcrank flap return can purchased hardware store can made very easily Simply drill small hole 1/16 dia preferably smaller dia piece brass tubing about 4 length Bend 90-degree angle about th piece 36 015 dia music wire Chuck up brass tubing variable speed drill insert wire hole tubing Slowly turn tubing drill until wire wound around tubing spring will flip back reverse direction released use care keep fingers out way top spar now addeddont forget use splices Glue flap hinge reinforcements place Before planking wing check trueness accuracy making sure everything straight plank top wing 1/16 balsa Turn wing over using same blocks keep wing straight plank bottom Cut holes elevator flap pushrods Mount flap horn epoxy cloth secure brass bushings flap horn wing Fuselage Saw out both a fuselage sides balsa doublers bulkheads per plans Draw fuselage centerlines outsides balsa sides wing centerlines wing saddle area Draw centerlines bulkheads Drill holes bulkheads elevator pushrod Use Titebond adhere a doublers a sides Glue ngular strips top inside edges balsa sides except ngular strips F3 rearward wing saddle Begin fuselage construction gluing F3 F4 F5 F6 place using top view center line alignment dry add F7 through F 11 thoroughly dry remaining bulkheads Fl F2 glued place balsa sides difficult bend around nose bulkheads use damp sponge apply light coating water outside fuse sides F3 forward will cause outside balsa expand inside thus producing natural bend completed add ngular strips F ito F3 Also glue 1/i triangular strips bottom inside fuselage Now trips glued ontothe tops fuselage sides Notice alsa starts tapering F6 rearward F9 stops Fix tailwheel same manner main gear epoxy 3/32 plywood mount bottom fuselage indicated plans Cut t balsa blocks top bottom tack glue place Also tack glue balsa nose block onto nose ofthe fuselage Add a strips top fuselage sides canopy area Trace fuselage cross sections onto card board posterboard type material use guide shaping fuselage Line up centerlines templates center lines fuselage sides Carve slowly checking frequently Finish shaping process rough sanding Tail Surfaces pieces t balsa Airfoil both fins rudders along stab elevators Epoxy fins stab using round toothpicks shown plans Drill starter hole toothpick fill holes Titebond insert toothpicks Let glue surround toothpick Epoxy elevator control horn ele vators along hinges stab sits top fuselage sides alignment isnt difficult Tack glue tail block place plus piece sheet balsa top tail block top control horn will have ground down provide clearance movement grind too much weaken horn Details Consider optional details now its much simpler add plan now wait until construction finished Guns fabricated aluminum tubing Hot Stuff Additional detail can added guns simply drilling holes barrels guns simulate cooling radio gear underneath fuselage constructed brass tubing wire Bend 1/16 wire around broom handle make circular antenna permanently epoxy place indicated plans plans self explanatory making two bottom rear antennae helpful hint 3/32 tubing antenna itself crimped just slightly will give antennae tight fit ng same time can easily slipped out fuselage building radar gear nose make sure joints strongly soldered prefer ably silver soldered parts can dangerous spectator come apart happen June 1980 107 NEW DIMENSION IN RC FLYING READY-TO-FLY-. TODAY Most people dont realize quality factory built RC airplanes strong good looking aero batic just much fun investing build ing time conventional models Beginners advanced flyers can assemble airplane about 30 minutes quickly begin putting radio gear adjust able servo rails because FLITECRAFT models designed use super glues like Hot Stuff Jet Glue See 4-channel 40 size Cardinal 3- channel 20 size Wilga Trainer local dealer today NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life quality ingredients Detergent action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 I turday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 - m m mmEl Strips aalsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large showfl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature Replicas GEE BEE shown $525 please adc $100 possag& Catalog 75 Dealer Order Uirect I GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acush net MA 02743j .DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED fall off during flight Again make slip fitting snug hold firmly still removable trans porting bombs opted build bomb mount underneath fuselage t balsa using plans photographs guides Construction bombs blocks balsa cardboard fins use hard sharp material bombs because again could possibly cause injury spectators Use light gauge line leadout line handle because carry bearing load aircraft Nacelles Glue t balsa sides nacelle tack glue top bottom block nacelle Epoxy 1/16 plywood tank floor nacelle Due U - compart ment being slightly less typical 1 x 2 cross section tank can either scratch made MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville Xii 48040 oraFox 35 oz #86815 canbepurchasedatthe hobby shop Make cowlings epoxying 3/8 sheet balsa together desired shape engines have removed remount wrapping sand wich bag around prevent collecting dust Cut hole cowling engine head tack glue cowlings place Also mount 2 spinners top block cowlings can shaped spinner Cut cardboard template N2 N3 cross section use guide shaping nacelles Carefully carve nacelles shape sand cowlings 2 spinners As shown plans rearward part nacelle styrofoam block planked 1/16 balsa After planking has dried nibble away styrofoam trailing edge nacelle block leave planking Glue 1/16 balsa backplate area fuel proof either dope resin area allows flap fairings enter nacelle opening upon deflection flap Carve flap fairing block balsa tack glue bottom flap satisfied shape both nacelles remove top bottom blocks hollow out reglue permanently landing doors made thoroughly soaking water piece a big enough make both doors nacelle Wrap soaked wood around nacelle using wide masking tape hold place hair dryer heat gun carefully dry wood dry split apart make two doors apply two coats resin along braces shown plans Repeat process make second set doors engine exhaust stacks 3/16 plastrnct plastic tubing bend tubing requires heating placing jig Sounds difficult its First jig Wrap sandpaper around piece plastic tubing sand groove small block balsa 90-degree angle Heat tubing rolling tubing fingers about 6 above cangle flame tubing becomes limp quickly place heated portion jig should end up 24 identical bent stacks little practice technique can quickly mastered Drill 1/16 plywood stack plates exhaust epoxy nacelle sides Using exhaust plates guides hand-drill balsa sides glue stacks position Hot Stuff stacks wing sip side nacelles point upward stacks fuselage side nacelles point downward air scoops built t balsa placing ordinary window screen grill look can simulated resin finish gives strength well fuel proofing Wing Cut cardboard template root rib trace outline onto both sides fuselage using centerline wing drawn earlier Saw Out wing saddle small bottom pieces fuselage F4 back saddle will replaced later Slide wing wing saddle check fit alignment satisfied epoxy wing place add a fillets Fit wing flaps Onto flap horn checking alignment flap fairings rear nacelles Make sure no binding flap lowers Pop loose flaps hollow reglue permanently flap horn stop spring hardwood blocks epoxied inside fuselage sides Using wing centerline fuselage side set flaps neutral epoxy horn stop block place Hook up spring pushrod flap horn Adjust spring enough tension bring flaps back neutral easily flaps should deflect about 18 degrees wing-mounted radiators underneath wing made t balsa As nacelle scoops also add window screen scoops Fuselage Pop loose nose tail blocks bottom blocks hollow Build canopy first carving balsa block shape apply finish carved block preferably resin Draw heated sheet 040 acetate down over mold frame canopy done same way 040 canopy still mold draw 010 sheet acetate down over already formed canopy sharp X-acto knife cut out canopy frame Use Hot Stuff adhere frame 108 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS Ultimate Flying Boat 7h e GRUMMAN WIDGEON AT LAST SOME PrimerU ndercoater Nowin Weve taken popular two-part white primer-undercoat formula made gray Just gray enough please have told us want see dents nicks ripples re sanding Now make little visible just efficient ever course its still available white too Wood Plastic Metal Fiberglass Hobbypoxy primer-undercoater covers well cures fills fast shrinking easy sand provides smooth-as-glass surface. great adhesion wood plastic metal fiberglass Whether youre balsa builder molded plastic buff whether brush spray it. can now put little color life Hobbypoxy gray undercoat. good ever lot visible complete information how-to-do-it Hobbypoxy Finishing Guide write today AflflhIflAVUA Division Pettit Paint Co Inc H unniruAt PRODUCTS 32 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 HOBBYPOXY ct group finishing products especially formulated hobbyists including Epoxy Glues Epoxy-enamel Paints Fillers Primer-undercoaters Resins canopy always use extreme care glueing Hot Stuff Before canopy permanently glued position several things completed Make antenna sandwiching small 2-56 screw between two pieces 3/32 plywood leaving slightly ads protruding bottom antenna mount made first cutting hole canopy just large enough nut sandwiching nut between two pieces 3/32 plywood removable antenna very helpful during trans porting can unscrewed risking chance having accidently knocked off Add radio operators gun pilot naviga tor Check fit glue canopy fuselage Finish The finish original achieved talc dope method would suggest used finishing manner stick method like best just case guide achieving finish talc dope method Sand balsa smooth #320 sandpaper fill dings dents canyons putty mixture dope talcum powder usually mix putty mixture will slowly start fall inverting mixing container Spray brush two coats clear dope bare wood sanding between coat #320 sandpaper Apply SGM medium Silkspan surfaces Silkspan lightly dampened Apply two coats clear dope sand lightly between coat Brush spray mixture dope talcum powder mixture consistency being thinned just enough spray also like add color dope mixture preferably white seems make flaws finish visible Sand #320 sanding talc away Apply two coats filler sand #400 between coat satisfied grain flaws filled add coat 50% thinned dope sand 400 sandpaper time sand water Now finish ready colors dont go too far away talc dope filler flaws really seem jump Out after color coats applied Before color applied fuel proof engine compartments epoxy dress snap cowl fasteners place Aerogloss dope used throughout colors being mostly mixed Military Flats markings used stencils cut drafting mylar spray adhesive pieces cut stencil used cover markings until overall color scheme applied sharks mouth masked masking tape although liquid masking film would probably have less trouble simple technique markings always spray lightest color first colors follows Top Surfaces Light GrayStorm Gray Dark Grayi part Storm Gray 1 part Flat Black WhiteFlat White Yellowi part Cub Yellow 1 part Flat White w/touch Stearman Red RedStearman Red w/touch talc flatten finish BlackFlat Black Bottom Light Bluei part Navy Blue 16 parts Flat White back cover Wings magazine June i972 used guide colors camouflage scheme Flying Pick rather calm day initial flight 1 iO will handle wind its always wise eliminate variables possible Balance model CG marked plans use guide preference original needed no nose tail weight may always case Use ailerons rudders trim used rudder offset about ed work well keeping airplane taut lines low throttle Lightly glue ailerons neutral starting can easily moved give desired results field Until well acquainted flying characteristics model slow landings takeoffs directly wind should avoided Rather should done somewhat perpen dicular wind deflected flaps heading wind model will balloon due excessive lift creating loose line tension OS 25s pull itO no problem best prop arrangement seemed 8x6 inboard 8x4 outboard original weighed just over 5 lbs would fly either engine wouldnt suggest doing some consolation know should other quit during flight Very realistic takeoffs taxis touch-n-gos landings can achieved ii 0 mention bombing missions ay have just one-half fun have model project will have well worth time spent CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 34 full size Lavochkin LA-5 see photo Al Arnolds beautiful model Russians leading fighter bombers World War 2 wood airplane first introduced 1943 very high rate productionsome factories built 50 per day simplification Lavochkins undercarriage interchangeJune 1980 109 MATTER FROM HOBBYPOXY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/06
Page Numbers: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 107, 108, 109
Builtcontrol line wing unique blend cxto fly twin Its star sublect Note stunt eloquently menace BILLED heavy prewar propaganda Bf 110 Luftwaffes ultimate heavybomber escort strategic fighter its long range capabilities would accompany its big brothers deep enemy territory same time Zerstorer would wipe out opposition along way early action invasion Poland 1939 110 perhaps mild success con sidering fighting obsolete highly maneuv erable high-winged PZLs 110s firepower four 79-mm MG two 20-mm cannon located nose its advantage over PZLs head-on attack though old PZLs could out-maneuver 110 small Polish Air Force quickly defeated sheer numbers During Battle France 110 became vulnerable formidable allied opposition soon learned cope 110s tactics German pilots having form offensive circles protect another rear attacks although did nothing prevent allied attacks either side came Battle Britain com plete demise 110 long-range strategic fighter simply no match British Spitfires Hurricanes lost due lack maneuverability rear protection speed prevent further losses 109s assigned escort 1 lOs 109s didnt have range 1 lOs thus leaving 1 lOs unprotected 109s returned fuel Although 110 failure Battle Britain beginning show signs promise elsewhere Due nocturnal raids RAF Germany night fighter force hastily taking shape Luftwaffe early fighter force comprised Mel 10-Cs Ju88s MelO9s 110 proving best suited aircraft task fact first RAF bomber shot down night over Germany Mel 10-C Because primitive night intercept tactics equipment intercepting enemy time done solely visual means method mercy weather anything clear would seriously hamper visual contact overcome inefficiencies network radar designed 110 could guided enemy bomber streams scattered radar stations ground 110 could use own radar sets make actual contact enemy bombers RAF countered tactic what known window thousands small strips aluminum dropped slip stream bombers producing false image German radar stations ground Germans countered move developing new radar set higher frequency window could affect 110s armament also being constantly upgraded best certainly unique addition mounting two 20-mm cannon rear cockpit Known Schrage Musik meaning jazz music pair cannon unique fact could fire upwards attitude about 15 degrees vertical effect 110 could attack enemy bomber behind underneath position highly vulnerable HalWaxes Lancasters As practically warbirds almost innumerable variations model 110 can constructed painted Reference material plentiful readily avail able local libraries mail order book publishers museums makes no difference what 28 Model Aviation Airscoops landing geardoorsmachine guns antenna conspicuous markings three-bladed demo propsmake front-quarter shot awesome note exceptionally clean handling 25s neat nacelles degree offset outboard engine bit inboard iaii eno wiin split elevator up 1/4 right offset both rudders Finishing details explicitlydescribed beginning filling dinksand dents aftersanding putty mixture dope talc followed two coats clear sanding after covering dampened Silkapan two coats clear sanded two sprayed coats talc/dope Thats about half Markings achieved making stencils mylar spray adhesive FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 128 version 110 built what color scheme used model will eye-catcher quite crowd pleaser Obviously model isnt precision scale primarily due fact wing built before decided tum 110 wing constructed built sole pur pose testing several ideas designs kicking around minute time spent building model will worthwhile first hear sound both engines running throttling down landings takeoffs touch-n-gos Dont get carried away get yourself situation found myself merely wanted hear two engines run thing led another Before knew what happening model air problem dark pitch black didnt see much airplane did get hear engines smooth landing made due models good flight character istics Preliminary Construction Construction straightforward presenting no problems contrary fact twins usually difficult build Study plans carefully become familiar parts Centerlines used during construction makes project consider ably easier suggest marking centerlines pieces requiring alignment Engine Nacelles Use nacelle side template plans cut four a four 1/16 plywood nacelle sides Use aliphatic resin type glue such Titebond adhere plywood balsa sides Mark thrust lines outside inside both nacelles will needed nacelles mounted wing Saw out two ood landing 4 r compact installation OS 25s muttling snow cieariy nere flu origini uiuuu weighed 5 lbs will flywith engine out Flying props 8 x 6 inboard engine 8 x 4 outboard bombs optionalin case want fly bombing missions June 1980 29 AMERS SNAP DOWNSDorB VT OAK MoUNTsK SNTDIMOR WITH TIP REMOVEDTIM PASS CB P0 00100K FASTENER55 BALSA BLOOD OOLOWED- TIIKOTTLE KELLCKDTINT BOLSA BLOCKTUNING NI- BA ios oss USEDSISOOS COAL LEBICODINOL rAND ARCHIIPROMO SLOCK CLOKOPO WIT10 PLY P301 3CR SDEKO MOLNA AALSDLEOUD opnUT BDLDOSDOOP FROMBLOCK IWICIS OBEETP0K FLAPCU BALSA NOPRONE MOUNTSSO BALSA MOACKS1 00USD DETECTIOS US SO BDLOOBLOODNTHCM RALDODODDUISO DOOOCS Cl SHEET BALSABIB TEUPLDTCS _______ 300CRKOBAYTS B STEET BALSA_______________ CIN PLO VIE SOWER BDSD VAN SCOOP REDOS CA ASEELS SUK D 10 L KC RELci ISO BKLSKA ICUT DODUNA LEAAU UN AALNA BALSA OOAO UIO PLO N-- PANES DCA SDEEO ETELETS UK SOSD EDLLCAURR SEE TEXTI 4F T BALSA 3 EBOATOKS -- ---"-" Br--""0USD PLCIUR PUS MOLUCOANO IIUID TIRKADASA p i I IMAVST ItU~O RIFLAP TOWDOTUD MOLDOP WIRK AACLMIULW LEOROIITS p I 4 [~OONBKLOS2 IALL RIAS IUID BALSA IDSDDWOi OTTO P BATE 00 D SAT INEDCKTO BCLLCROOE TITLEVRAP I.ACK ODYBOCOD NA TIP I BALSA ] UK BALSA IMRDOOTABRWOOOSTRING IFiLlINMOCSISEETEOTI __________2 IIO2I 10 BALSA DILEDOSSUBOIUATE II2OWUODUI'7~ USE ROB BRIM IBLSUBIKDS\UUTDIL MODEL MOODSI BDLSD MLOCKOPPROAIM FLAPS WIDE FLAP TORNU {USE RODNO TOOTOPICKSRIDOOPRS IUINC IUTA SLOTIUO BALSAtM NI PNDESPOKOOIWKRUN TRIM FTESFT0BA BROOSTEMPLATE FOR ESA SACEULD SOOS FOEKfXfl1INBOLDMAPEOIIIM PLC AND _IUK PLO FOR SPRISA0 IUB BALSO TOO TUTO TLCLDASERKOCR COLMOR TO COT ODES P0KUK BALSA SIDESCOT PA-if---MOANT oT'RIRDP3CAES FRPTlEORrT [v32][b176011430200]] [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]72 SURA FAT KNEDRUAK AKASSTKASELEDS TUIO PLOTTOSPO ARRDSSTOINA V BRASS TLBINI ..eWEL Y TUKRMIANOIILDM TABOOASSABLY OPTOSOLIUTO MITEA CLOUTOPSBOLSA MONAS DPTISEE OOTDILDIO3ASD7M3ID V FLO~ rr1A6 PLVKflDMAKE RT FORM NACELLE WA HANK CLAPJ THROTTLE BELLCRA ON 1/8 PLYWOOD BOTH NACELLES 1/2 SHEET BALSA BLOCK IS SPACER010 ACETATE FRAME OVER WHEN JOINING OAK MOUNTS040 ACETATE SHEETPANE$ CEMENTED 10 1/4 BALSA DECK 1/2 SHEE 1/16 PLYWOOD UELTANKMOUN FRONT DECK 1/4 BALSA BLOCK HOLLOWED AND NOT REMOVABLE SIDE CONTOUR HOLLCMED BALSA BLOCK TUBING FOR GUNS ANDROBERTS BELLCRANK FLATTENED FOR ANTENNAEON 1/8 PLYWOOb 1/2 BALSA BOlTOM SECTIONS 2AIR SCOOP\ ALSA FUSELAGE DOUBLERDRESS SNAPS I/2X 3/8OK ENGINE MOUNTS 4SEEABOVE3/8 BALSA WALLS FOR REMOVABLE LOSER CYvVL OS 25 ENGINE 2TUBES FOR OL 30 Model Aviation 1/4 HARD BALSA ALL lAIL SURFACES HARD DOWEL OR 100TH PICKS /4 ELEVATOR DIVIDERELEVAlOR HORN /ON 3/32 WIRE 1/8 BALSA 3/4 BALSA BLOCK ALL BULKHEADS I/2SO BALSA TOP LONGERON FiLLER DOUBLER ENDS11 8 I3/32 PUSHROD ...I WHEEL ON 1/8 PLYWCOD PLATFORM 1/4 TRIANGLE BALSA ALL CORNERS 7 - 3/8 BALSA BOT0MSI/8SHET BALSA SIDES FLAPS AND THROiTLES BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYVJOOD -XeLEFT ENGINE BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYWCOD ..1/4 BALSA FLAPS ON WIRE THROUGH BRASS -TUBE TO SPRING LOADED HORN X 1A6 LSHEET BALSA ALL RIBS 1/8 X 1/4 BALSA T EDGE 1/4 BALSA AILERON FOR TRIM FIX ONLY 1/32 WIRE /CONTROL 7A ELEVATOR CONTROL BALSA BLOCK TIPS 2 1/2 WHEELS ON 1/8 WIRE BOUND 10 YX BUUHEAD1/4 SQ BALSA SPARS TOP Si BOTTOM June 1980 31 1/4 SHEET BALSA NACELLE THICKENER 3/16 X 1/2 BALSA L EDGE gear mounts cut two /2 sheet balsa engine mount spacers fit between oak engine mounts nacelle Bend landing gear shown plans lace plywood heavy thread epoxy landing gear wire can left simply wire can built up usingbrass tubing Decide before bending wheel leg gear much easier simply slide tubing onto wire try build gear after its bent Drill hole mount throttle pushrod Once gear mounts completed nacelles can epoxied together An excellent way insure proper alignment invert nacelles place straight area top engine mounts flat surface until epoxy sets set add /4 sq balsa pieces plans top tank area provides room throttle function interfere tank itself Cut groove a pieces through throttle pushrod can move unobstructed Drill engine mounts install blind mounting nuts Although plans show offset engines used about degree offset outboard just slightly inboard Select nacelle inboard nacelle install 90-degree throttle bellcrank along pushrod nyrod could used just well Mount engine hook up pushrod nyrod check see pushrod nyrod will bind pushrod travels through alsa pieces no binds 1/16 plywood ceiling can glued place Wing Use plywood aluminum rib templates sandwich 12 1/16 balsa blanks between templates cut ribs Repeat sandwich process opposite wing Replace root belicrank ribs a added strength area Draw centerlines third fourth ribs both wing panels keep wing straight aligned strongly suggest wing jigged blocked up during construction will also provide easy access adding nacelles wing Build both halves wing leading edge trailing edge bottom spar add top spar Join halves together use splices Add ood bellcrank mount along alsa blocking undemeath reinforce ment holes appropriate belleranks drilled mount before epoxied place Again wing blocked up firmly place cut leading edge between third fourth ribs accept engine nacelles Trial fit nacelles place align thrustlines centerlines third fourth ribs Line up perfectly satisfied nacelles alignment epoxy place Cut Out flaps ailerons t balsa sand airfoil shape add hinges flaps Throttles Flaps throttle arrangement shown plans position belleranks should fast throttle throttle position being trigger Roberts handle completely rear seems some confusion correct position trigger relative fast slow throttle seems completely natural fast throttle rear handle system opposite liking throttle bellcranks flap throttle bellcrank can reversed following description have set up flap throttle system original Cut flap throttle bellerank 064 alumi num also flap horn 064 brass Bend flap horn 90 degrees indicated dashed line plans make slot dimensions also shown plans purpose slot allow throttle system move fast approximately medium affecting flap deflection puts flap move ment lower end throttle range needed Slide brass flap horn along brass bushings onto 3/32 wire bend shape Silver solder horn wire clean solder joint well remove remaining flux prevents corrosion may occur around brass bushings Install outboard 90-degree throttle bellcrank flap throttle bellerank hook up E-Z links Punch holes ribs appropriate leadOuts attach leadouts Roberts bellcrank install onto ood mount Tie Roberts bellcrank flap throttle bellcrank 1/16 wire Z-bends both ends hook up flap horn time Continued page 107 32 Model Aviation network ground radar directed fighter bomber streams its own picket fence radarantennac enabled 110 close Wedont know killsthe leading nightfighter pilot know ninth ranking 79 including Lancasters obvious Ashby good pilot qr machine good bothnoseovers verboten smiling seve anoy poses unusual warbird some trophies has won look sharply youll note three lead-outs operate Roberts 3-line bellcrank Messerschmitt/Ashby Continued page 32 will connected after fuselage has added wing check no binds anywhere throttle system works smoothly bomb system opted bomb release bellcrank its leadout mounted time Springs bomb release bellcrank flap return can purchased hardware store can made very easily Simply drill small hole 1/16 dia preferably smaller dia piece brass tubing about 4 length Bend 90-degree angle about th piece 36 015 dia music wire Chuck up brass tubing variable speed drill insert wire hole tubing Slowly turn tubing drill until wire wound around tubing spring will flip back reverse direction released use care keep fingers out way top spar now addeddont forget use splices Glue flap hinge reinforcements place Before planking wing check trueness accuracy making sure everything straight plank top wing 1/16 balsa Turn wing over using same blocks keep wing straight plank bottom Cut holes elevator flap pushrods Mount flap horn epoxy cloth secure brass bushings flap horn wing Fuselage Saw out both a fuselage sides balsa doublers bulkheads per plans Draw fuselage centerlines outsides balsa sides wing centerlines wing saddle area Draw centerlines bulkheads Drill holes bulkheads elevator pushrod Use Titebond adhere a doublers a sides Glue ngular strips top inside edges balsa sides except ngular strips F3 rearward wing saddle Begin fuselage construction gluing F3 F4 F5 F6 place using top view center line alignment dry add F7 through F 11 thoroughly dry remaining bulkheads Fl F2 glued place balsa sides difficult bend around nose bulkheads use damp sponge apply light coating water outside fuse sides F3 forward will cause outside balsa expand inside thus producing natural bend completed add ngular strips F ito F3 Also glue 1/i triangular strips bottom inside fuselage Now trips glued ontothe tops fuselage sides Notice alsa starts tapering F6 rearward F9 stops Fix tailwheel same manner main gear epoxy 3/32 plywood mount bottom fuselage indicated plans Cut t balsa blocks top bottom tack glue place Also tack glue balsa nose block onto nose ofthe fuselage Add a strips top fuselage sides canopy area Trace fuselage cross sections onto card board posterboard type material use guide shaping fuselage Line up centerlines templates center lines fuselage sides Carve slowly checking frequently Finish shaping process rough sanding Tail Surfaces pieces t balsa Airfoil both fins rudders along stab elevators Epoxy fins stab using round toothpicks shown plans Drill starter hole toothpick fill holes Titebond insert toothpicks Let glue surround toothpick Epoxy elevator control horn ele vators along hinges stab sits top fuselage sides alignment isnt difficult Tack glue tail block place plus piece sheet balsa top tail block top control horn will have ground down provide clearance movement grind too much weaken horn Details Consider optional details now its much simpler add plan now wait until construction finished Guns fabricated aluminum tubing Hot Stuff Additional detail can added guns simply drilling holes barrels guns simulate cooling radio gear underneath fuselage constructed brass tubing wire Bend 1/16 wire around broom handle make circular antenna permanently epoxy place indicated plans plans self explanatory making two bottom rear antennae helpful hint 3/32 tubing antenna itself crimped just slightly will give antennae tight fit ng same time can easily slipped out fuselage building radar gear nose make sure joints strongly soldered prefer ably silver soldered parts can dangerous spectator come apart happen June 1980 107 NEW DIMENSION IN RC FLYING READY-TO-FLY-. TODAY Most people dont realize quality factory built RC airplanes strong good looking aero batic just much fun investing build ing time conventional models Beginners advanced flyers can assemble airplane about 30 minutes quickly begin putting radio gear adjust able servo rails because FLITECRAFT models designed use super glues like Hot Stuff Jet Glue See 4-channel 40 size Cardinal 3- channel 20 size Wilga Trainer local dealer today NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life quality ingredients Detergent action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 I turday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 - m m mmEl Strips aalsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large showfl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature Replicas GEE BEE shown $525 please adc $100 possag& Catalog 75 Dealer Order Uirect I GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acush net MA 02743j .DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED fall off during flight Again make slip fitting snug hold firmly still removable trans porting bombs opted build bomb mount underneath fuselage t balsa using plans photographs guides Construction bombs blocks balsa cardboard fins use hard sharp material bombs because again could possibly cause injury spectators Use light gauge line leadout line handle because carry bearing load aircraft Nacelles Glue t balsa sides nacelle tack glue top bottom block nacelle Epoxy 1/16 plywood tank floor nacelle Due U - compart ment being slightly less typical 1 x 2 cross section tank can either scratch made MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville Xii 48040 oraFox 35 oz #86815 canbepurchasedatthe hobby shop Make cowlings epoxying 3/8 sheet balsa together desired shape engines have removed remount wrapping sand wich bag around prevent collecting dust Cut hole cowling engine head tack glue cowlings place Also mount 2 spinners top block cowlings can shaped spinner Cut cardboard template N2 N3 cross section use guide shaping nacelles Carefully carve nacelles shape sand cowlings 2 spinners As shown plans rearward part nacelle styrofoam block planked 1/16 balsa After planking has dried nibble away styrofoam trailing edge nacelle block leave planking Glue 1/16 balsa backplate area fuel proof either dope resin area allows flap fairings enter nacelle opening upon deflection flap Carve flap fairing block balsa tack glue bottom flap satisfied shape both nacelles remove top bottom blocks hollow out reglue permanently landing doors made thoroughly soaking water piece a big enough make both doors nacelle Wrap soaked wood around nacelle using wide masking tape hold place hair dryer heat gun carefully dry wood dry split apart make two doors apply two coats resin along braces shown plans Repeat process make second set doors engine exhaust stacks 3/16 plastrnct plastic tubing bend tubing requires heating placing jig Sounds difficult its First jig Wrap sandpaper around piece plastic tubing sand groove small block balsa 90-degree angle Heat tubing rolling tubing fingers about 6 above cangle flame tubing becomes limp quickly place heated portion jig should end up 24 identical bent stacks little practice technique can quickly mastered Drill 1/16 plywood stack plates exhaust epoxy nacelle sides Using exhaust plates guides hand-drill balsa sides glue stacks position Hot Stuff stacks wing sip side nacelles point upward stacks fuselage side nacelles point downward air scoops built t balsa placing ordinary window screen grill look can simulated resin finish gives strength well fuel proofing Wing Cut cardboard template root rib trace outline onto both sides fuselage using centerline wing drawn earlier Saw Out wing saddle small bottom pieces fuselage F4 back saddle will replaced later Slide wing wing saddle check fit alignment satisfied epoxy wing place add a fillets Fit wing flaps Onto flap horn checking alignment flap fairings rear nacelles Make sure no binding flap lowers Pop loose flaps hollow reglue permanently flap horn stop spring hardwood blocks epoxied inside fuselage sides Using wing centerline fuselage side set flaps neutral epoxy horn stop block place Hook up spring pushrod flap horn Adjust spring enough tension bring flaps back neutral easily flaps should deflect about 18 degrees wing-mounted radiators underneath wing made t balsa As nacelle scoops also add window screen scoops Fuselage Pop loose nose tail blocks bottom blocks hollow Build canopy first carving balsa block shape apply finish carved block preferably resin Draw heated sheet 040 acetate down over mold frame canopy done same way 040 canopy still mold draw 010 sheet acetate down over already formed canopy sharp X-acto knife cut out canopy frame Use Hot Stuff adhere frame 108 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS Ultimate Flying Boat 7h e GRUMMAN WIDGEON AT LAST SOME PrimerU ndercoater Nowin Weve taken popular two-part white primer-undercoat formula made gray Just gray enough please have told us want see dents nicks ripples re sanding Now make little visible just efficient ever course its still available white too Wood Plastic Metal Fiberglass Hobbypoxy primer-undercoater covers well cures fills fast shrinking easy sand provides smooth-as-glass surface. great adhesion wood plastic metal fiberglass Whether youre balsa builder molded plastic buff whether brush spray it. can now put little color life Hobbypoxy gray undercoat. good ever lot visible complete information how-to-do-it Hobbypoxy Finishing Guide write today AflflhIflAVUA Division Pettit Paint Co Inc H unniruAt PRODUCTS 32 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 HOBBYPOXY ct group finishing products especially formulated hobbyists including Epoxy Glues Epoxy-enamel Paints Fillers Primer-undercoaters Resins canopy always use extreme care glueing Hot Stuff Before canopy permanently glued position several things completed Make antenna sandwiching small 2-56 screw between two pieces 3/32 plywood leaving slightly ads protruding bottom antenna mount made first cutting hole canopy just large enough nut sandwiching nut between two pieces 3/32 plywood removable antenna very helpful during trans porting can unscrewed risking chance having accidently knocked off Add radio operators gun pilot naviga tor Check fit glue canopy fuselage Finish The finish original achieved talc dope method would suggest used finishing manner stick method like best just case guide achieving finish talc dope method Sand balsa smooth #320 sandpaper fill dings dents canyons putty mixture dope talcum powder usually mix putty mixture will slowly start fall inverting mixing container Spray brush two coats clear dope bare wood sanding between coat #320 sandpaper Apply SGM medium Silkspan surfaces Silkspan lightly dampened Apply two coats clear dope sand lightly between coat Brush spray mixture dope talcum powder mixture consistency being thinned just enough spray also like add color dope mixture preferably white seems make flaws finish visible Sand #320 sanding talc away Apply two coats filler sand #400 between coat satisfied grain flaws filled add coat 50% thinned dope sand 400 sandpaper time sand water Now finish ready colors dont go too far away talc dope filler flaws really seem jump Out after color coats applied Before color applied fuel proof engine compartments epoxy dress snap cowl fasteners place Aerogloss dope used throughout colors being mostly mixed Military Flats markings used stencils cut drafting mylar spray adhesive pieces cut stencil used cover markings until overall color scheme applied sharks mouth masked masking tape although liquid masking film would probably have less trouble simple technique markings always spray lightest color first colors follows Top Surfaces Light GrayStorm Gray Dark Grayi part Storm Gray 1 part Flat Black WhiteFlat White Yellowi part Cub Yellow 1 part Flat White w/touch Stearman Red RedStearman Red w/touch talc flatten finish BlackFlat Black Bottom Light Bluei part Navy Blue 16 parts Flat White back cover Wings magazine June i972 used guide colors camouflage scheme Flying Pick rather calm day initial flight 1 iO will handle wind its always wise eliminate variables possible Balance model CG marked plans use guide preference original needed no nose tail weight may always case Use ailerons rudders trim used rudder offset about ed work well keeping airplane taut lines low throttle Lightly glue ailerons neutral starting can easily moved give desired results field Until well acquainted flying characteristics model slow landings takeoffs directly wind should avoided Rather should done somewhat perpen dicular wind deflected flaps heading wind model will balloon due excessive lift creating loose line tension OS 25s pull itO no problem best prop arrangement seemed 8x6 inboard 8x4 outboard original weighed just over 5 lbs would fly either engine wouldnt suggest doing some consolation know should other quit during flight Very realistic takeoffs taxis touch-n-gos landings can achieved ii 0 mention bombing missions ay have just one-half fun have model project will have well worth time spent CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 34 full size Lavochkin LA-5 see photo Al Arnolds beautiful model Russians leading fighter bombers World War 2 wood airplane first introduced 1943 very high rate productionsome factories built 50 per day simplification Lavochkins undercarriage interchangeJune 1980 109 MATTER FROM HOBBYPOXY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/06
Page Numbers: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 107, 108, 109
Builtcontrol line wing unique blend cxto fly twin Its star sublect Note stunt eloquently menace BILLED heavy prewar propaganda Bf 110 Luftwaffes ultimate heavybomber escort strategic fighter its long range capabilities would accompany its big brothers deep enemy territory same time Zerstorer would wipe out opposition along way early action invasion Poland 1939 110 perhaps mild success con sidering fighting obsolete highly maneuv erable high-winged PZLs 110s firepower four 79-mm MG two 20-mm cannon located nose its advantage over PZLs head-on attack though old PZLs could out-maneuver 110 small Polish Air Force quickly defeated sheer numbers During Battle France 110 became vulnerable formidable allied opposition soon learned cope 110s tactics German pilots having form offensive circles protect another rear attacks although did nothing prevent allied attacks either side came Battle Britain com plete demise 110 long-range strategic fighter simply no match British Spitfires Hurricanes lost due lack maneuverability rear protection speed prevent further losses 109s assigned escort 1 lOs 109s didnt have range 1 lOs thus leaving 1 lOs unprotected 109s returned fuel Although 110 failure Battle Britain beginning show signs promise elsewhere Due nocturnal raids RAF Germany night fighter force hastily taking shape Luftwaffe early fighter force comprised Mel 10-Cs Ju88s MelO9s 110 proving best suited aircraft task fact first RAF bomber shot down night over Germany Mel 10-C Because primitive night intercept tactics equipment intercepting enemy time done solely visual means method mercy weather anything clear would seriously hamper visual contact overcome inefficiencies network radar designed 110 could guided enemy bomber streams scattered radar stations ground 110 could use own radar sets make actual contact enemy bombers RAF countered tactic what known window thousands small strips aluminum dropped slip stream bombers producing false image German radar stations ground Germans countered move developing new radar set higher frequency window could affect 110s armament also being constantly upgraded best certainly unique addition mounting two 20-mm cannon rear cockpit Known Schrage Musik meaning jazz music pair cannon unique fact could fire upwards attitude about 15 degrees vertical effect 110 could attack enemy bomber behind underneath position highly vulnerable HalWaxes Lancasters As practically warbirds almost innumerable variations model 110 can constructed painted Reference material plentiful readily avail able local libraries mail order book publishers museums makes no difference what 28 Model Aviation Airscoops landing geardoorsmachine guns antenna conspicuous markings three-bladed demo propsmake front-quarter shot awesome note exceptionally clean handling 25s neat nacelles degree offset outboard engine bit inboard iaii eno wiin split elevator up 1/4 right offset both rudders Finishing details explicitlydescribed beginning filling dinksand dents aftersanding putty mixture dope talc followed two coats clear sanding after covering dampened Silkapan two coats clear sanded two sprayed coats talc/dope Thats about half Markings achieved making stencils mylar spray adhesive FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 128 version 110 built what color scheme used model will eye-catcher quite crowd pleaser Obviously model isnt precision scale primarily due fact wing built before decided tum 110 wing constructed built sole pur pose testing several ideas designs kicking around minute time spent building model will worthwhile first hear sound both engines running throttling down landings takeoffs touch-n-gos Dont get carried away get yourself situation found myself merely wanted hear two engines run thing led another Before knew what happening model air problem dark pitch black didnt see much airplane did get hear engines smooth landing made due models good flight character istics Preliminary Construction Construction straightforward presenting no problems contrary fact twins usually difficult build Study plans carefully become familiar parts Centerlines used during construction makes project consider ably easier suggest marking centerlines pieces requiring alignment Engine Nacelles Use nacelle side template plans cut four a four 1/16 plywood nacelle sides Use aliphatic resin type glue such Titebond adhere plywood balsa sides Mark thrust lines outside inside both nacelles will needed nacelles mounted wing Saw out two ood landing 4 r compact installation OS 25s muttling snow cieariy nere flu origini uiuuu weighed 5 lbs will flywith engine out Flying props 8 x 6 inboard engine 8 x 4 outboard bombs optionalin case want fly bombing missions June 1980 29 AMERS SNAP DOWNSDorB VT OAK MoUNTsK SNTDIMOR WITH TIP REMOVEDTIM PASS CB P0 00100K FASTENER55 BALSA BLOOD OOLOWED- TIIKOTTLE KELLCKDTINT BOLSA BLOCKTUNING NI- BA ios oss USEDSISOOS COAL LEBICODINOL rAND ARCHIIPROMO SLOCK CLOKOPO WIT10 PLY P301 3CR SDEKO MOLNA AALSDLEOUD opnUT 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Aviation 1/4 HARD BALSA ALL lAIL SURFACES HARD DOWEL OR 100TH PICKS /4 ELEVATOR DIVIDERELEVAlOR HORN /ON 3/32 WIRE 1/8 BALSA 3/4 BALSA BLOCK ALL BULKHEADS I/2SO BALSA TOP LONGERON FiLLER DOUBLER ENDS11 8 I3/32 PUSHROD ...I WHEEL ON 1/8 PLYWCOD PLATFORM 1/4 TRIANGLE BALSA ALL CORNERS 7 - 3/8 BALSA BOT0MSI/8SHET BALSA SIDES FLAPS AND THROiTLES BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYVJOOD -XeLEFT ENGINE BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYWCOD ..1/4 BALSA FLAPS ON WIRE THROUGH BRASS -TUBE TO SPRING LOADED HORN X 1A6 LSHEET BALSA ALL RIBS 1/8 X 1/4 BALSA T EDGE 1/4 BALSA AILERON FOR TRIM FIX ONLY 1/32 WIRE /CONTROL 7A ELEVATOR CONTROL BALSA BLOCK TIPS 2 1/2 WHEELS ON 1/8 WIRE BOUND 10 YX BUUHEAD1/4 SQ BALSA SPARS TOP Si BOTTOM June 1980 31 1/4 SHEET BALSA NACELLE THICKENER 3/16 X 1/2 BALSA L EDGE gear mounts cut two /2 sheet balsa engine mount spacers fit between oak engine mounts nacelle Bend landing gear shown plans lace plywood heavy thread epoxy landing gear wire can left simply wire can built up usingbrass tubing Decide before bending wheel leg gear much easier simply slide tubing onto wire try build gear after its bent Drill hole mount throttle pushrod Once gear mounts completed nacelles can epoxied together An excellent way insure proper alignment invert nacelles place straight area top engine mounts flat surface until epoxy sets set add /4 sq balsa pieces plans top tank area provides room throttle function interfere tank itself Cut groove a pieces through throttle pushrod can move unobstructed Drill engine mounts install blind mounting nuts Although plans show offset engines used about degree offset outboard just slightly inboard Select nacelle inboard nacelle install 90-degree throttle bellcrank along pushrod nyrod could used just well Mount engine hook up pushrod nyrod check see pushrod nyrod will bind pushrod travels through alsa pieces no binds 1/16 plywood ceiling can glued place Wing Use plywood aluminum rib templates sandwich 12 1/16 balsa blanks between templates cut ribs Repeat sandwich process opposite wing Replace root belicrank ribs a added strength area Draw centerlines third fourth ribs both wing panels keep wing straight aligned strongly suggest wing jigged blocked up during construction will also provide easy access adding nacelles wing Build both halves wing leading edge trailing edge bottom spar add top spar Join halves together use splices Add ood bellcrank mount along alsa blocking undemeath reinforce ment holes appropriate belleranks drilled mount before epoxied place Again wing blocked up firmly place cut leading edge between third fourth ribs accept engine nacelles Trial fit nacelles place align thrustlines centerlines third fourth ribs Line up perfectly satisfied nacelles alignment epoxy place Cut Out flaps ailerons t balsa sand airfoil shape add hinges flaps Throttles Flaps throttle arrangement shown plans position belleranks should fast throttle throttle position being trigger Roberts handle completely rear seems some confusion correct position trigger relative fast slow throttle seems completely natural fast throttle rear handle system opposite liking throttle bellcranks flap throttle bellcrank can reversed following description have set up flap throttle system original Cut flap throttle bellerank 064 alumi num also flap horn 064 brass Bend flap horn 90 degrees indicated dashed line plans make slot dimensions also shown plans purpose slot allow throttle system move fast approximately medium affecting flap deflection puts flap move ment lower end throttle range needed Slide brass flap horn along brass bushings onto 3/32 wire bend shape Silver solder horn wire clean solder joint well remove remaining flux prevents corrosion may occur around brass bushings Install outboard 90-degree throttle bellcrank flap throttle bellerank hook up E-Z links Punch holes ribs appropriate leadOuts attach leadouts Roberts bellcrank install onto ood mount Tie Roberts bellcrank flap throttle bellcrank 1/16 wire Z-bends both ends hook up flap horn time Continued page 107 32 Model Aviation network ground radar directed fighter bomber streams its own picket fence radarantennac enabled 110 close Wedont know killsthe leading nightfighter pilot know ninth ranking 79 including Lancasters obvious Ashby good pilot qr machine good bothnoseovers verboten smiling seve anoy poses unusual warbird some trophies has won look sharply youll note three lead-outs operate Roberts 3-line bellcrank Messerschmitt/Ashby Continued page 32 will connected after fuselage has added wing check no binds anywhere throttle system works smoothly bomb system opted bomb release bellcrank its leadout mounted time Springs bomb release bellcrank flap return can purchased hardware store can made very easily Simply drill small hole 1/16 dia preferably smaller dia piece brass tubing about 4 length Bend 90-degree angle about th piece 36 015 dia music wire Chuck up brass tubing variable speed drill insert wire hole tubing Slowly turn tubing drill until wire wound around tubing spring will flip back reverse direction released use care keep fingers out way top spar now addeddont forget use splices Glue flap hinge reinforcements place Before planking wing check trueness accuracy making sure everything straight plank top wing 1/16 balsa Turn wing over using same blocks keep wing straight plank bottom Cut holes elevator flap pushrods Mount flap horn epoxy cloth secure brass bushings flap horn wing Fuselage Saw out both a fuselage sides balsa doublers bulkheads per plans Draw fuselage centerlines outsides balsa sides wing centerlines wing saddle area Draw centerlines bulkheads Drill holes bulkheads elevator pushrod Use Titebond adhere a doublers a sides Glue ngular strips top inside edges balsa sides except ngular strips F3 rearward wing saddle Begin fuselage construction gluing F3 F4 F5 F6 place using top view center line alignment dry add F7 through F 11 thoroughly dry remaining bulkheads Fl F2 glued place balsa sides difficult bend around nose bulkheads use damp sponge apply light coating water outside fuse sides F3 forward will cause outside balsa expand inside thus producing natural bend completed add ngular strips F ito F3 Also glue 1/i triangular strips bottom inside fuselage Now trips glued ontothe tops fuselage sides Notice alsa starts tapering F6 rearward F9 stops Fix tailwheel same manner main gear epoxy 3/32 plywood mount bottom fuselage indicated plans Cut t balsa blocks top bottom tack glue place Also tack glue balsa nose block onto nose ofthe fuselage Add a strips top fuselage sides canopy area Trace fuselage cross sections onto card board posterboard type material use guide shaping fuselage Line up centerlines templates center lines fuselage sides Carve slowly checking frequently Finish shaping process rough sanding Tail Surfaces pieces t balsa Airfoil both fins rudders along stab elevators Epoxy fins stab using round toothpicks shown plans Drill starter hole toothpick fill holes Titebond insert toothpicks Let glue surround toothpick Epoxy elevator control horn ele vators along hinges stab sits top fuselage sides alignment isnt difficult Tack glue tail block place plus piece sheet balsa top tail block top control horn will have ground down provide clearance movement grind too much weaken horn Details Consider optional details now its much simpler add plan now wait until construction finished Guns fabricated aluminum tubing Hot Stuff Additional detail can added guns simply drilling holes barrels guns simulate cooling radio gear underneath fuselage constructed brass tubing wire Bend 1/16 wire around broom handle make circular antenna permanently epoxy place indicated plans plans self explanatory making two bottom rear antennae helpful hint 3/32 tubing antenna itself crimped just slightly will give antennae tight fit ng same time can easily slipped out fuselage building radar gear nose make sure joints strongly soldered prefer ably silver soldered parts can dangerous spectator come apart happen June 1980 107 NEW DIMENSION IN RC FLYING READY-TO-FLY-. TODAY Most people dont realize quality factory built RC airplanes strong good looking aero batic just much fun investing build ing time conventional models Beginners advanced flyers can assemble airplane about 30 minutes quickly begin putting radio gear adjust able servo rails because FLITECRAFT models designed use super glues like Hot Stuff Jet Glue See 4-channel 40 size Cardinal 3- channel 20 size Wilga Trainer local dealer today NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life quality ingredients Detergent action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 I turday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 - m m mmEl Strips aalsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large showfl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature Replicas GEE BEE shown $525 please adc $100 possag& Catalog 75 Dealer Order Uirect I GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acush net MA 02743j .DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED fall off during flight Again make slip fitting snug hold firmly still removable trans porting bombs opted build bomb mount underneath fuselage t balsa using plans photographs guides Construction bombs blocks balsa cardboard fins use hard sharp material bombs because again could possibly cause injury spectators Use light gauge line leadout line handle because carry bearing load aircraft Nacelles Glue t balsa sides nacelle tack glue top bottom block nacelle Epoxy 1/16 plywood tank floor nacelle Due U - compart ment being slightly less typical 1 x 2 cross section tank can either scratch made MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville Xii 48040 oraFox 35 oz #86815 canbepurchasedatthe hobby shop Make cowlings epoxying 3/8 sheet balsa together desired shape engines have removed remount wrapping sand wich bag around prevent collecting dust Cut hole cowling engine head tack glue cowlings place Also mount 2 spinners top block cowlings can shaped spinner Cut cardboard template N2 N3 cross section use guide shaping nacelles Carefully carve nacelles shape sand cowlings 2 spinners As shown plans rearward part nacelle styrofoam block planked 1/16 balsa After planking has dried nibble away styrofoam trailing edge nacelle block leave planking Glue 1/16 balsa backplate area fuel proof either dope resin area allows flap fairings enter nacelle opening upon deflection flap Carve flap fairing block balsa tack glue bottom flap satisfied shape both nacelles remove top bottom blocks hollow out reglue permanently landing doors made thoroughly soaking water piece a big enough make both doors nacelle Wrap soaked wood around nacelle using wide masking tape hold place hair dryer heat gun carefully dry wood dry split apart make two doors apply two coats resin along braces shown plans Repeat process make second set doors engine exhaust stacks 3/16 plastrnct plastic tubing bend tubing requires heating placing jig Sounds difficult its First jig Wrap sandpaper around piece plastic tubing sand groove small block balsa 90-degree angle Heat tubing rolling tubing fingers about 6 above cangle flame tubing becomes limp quickly place heated portion jig should end up 24 identical bent stacks little practice technique can quickly mastered Drill 1/16 plywood stack plates exhaust epoxy nacelle sides Using exhaust plates guides hand-drill balsa sides glue stacks position Hot Stuff stacks wing sip side nacelles point upward stacks fuselage side nacelles point downward air scoops built t balsa placing ordinary window screen grill look can simulated resin finish gives strength well fuel proofing Wing Cut cardboard template root rib trace outline onto both sides fuselage using centerline wing drawn earlier Saw Out wing saddle small bottom pieces fuselage F4 back saddle will replaced later Slide wing wing saddle check fit alignment satisfied epoxy wing place add a fillets Fit wing flaps Onto flap horn checking alignment flap fairings rear nacelles Make sure no binding flap lowers Pop loose flaps hollow reglue permanently flap horn stop spring hardwood blocks epoxied inside fuselage sides Using wing centerline fuselage side set flaps neutral epoxy horn stop block place Hook up spring pushrod flap horn Adjust spring enough tension bring flaps back neutral easily flaps should deflect about 18 degrees wing-mounted radiators underneath wing made t balsa As nacelle scoops also add window screen scoops Fuselage Pop loose nose tail blocks bottom blocks hollow Build canopy first carving balsa block shape apply finish carved block preferably resin Draw heated sheet 040 acetate down over mold frame canopy done same way 040 canopy still mold draw 010 sheet acetate down over already formed canopy sharp X-acto knife cut out canopy frame Use Hot Stuff adhere frame 108 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS Ultimate Flying Boat 7h e GRUMMAN WIDGEON AT LAST SOME PrimerU ndercoater Nowin Weve taken popular two-part white primer-undercoat formula made gray Just gray enough please have told us want see dents nicks ripples re sanding Now make little visible just efficient ever course its still available white too Wood Plastic Metal Fiberglass Hobbypoxy primer-undercoater covers well cures fills fast shrinking easy sand provides smooth-as-glass surface. great adhesion wood plastic metal fiberglass Whether youre balsa builder molded plastic buff whether brush spray it. can now put little color life Hobbypoxy gray undercoat. good ever lot visible complete information how-to-do-it Hobbypoxy Finishing Guide write today AflflhIflAVUA Division Pettit Paint Co Inc H unniruAt PRODUCTS 32 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 HOBBYPOXY ct group finishing products especially formulated hobbyists including Epoxy Glues Epoxy-enamel Paints Fillers Primer-undercoaters Resins canopy always use extreme care glueing Hot Stuff Before canopy permanently glued position several things completed Make antenna sandwiching small 2-56 screw between two pieces 3/32 plywood leaving slightly ads protruding bottom antenna mount made first cutting hole canopy just large enough nut sandwiching nut between two pieces 3/32 plywood removable antenna very helpful during trans porting can unscrewed risking chance having accidently knocked off Add radio operators gun pilot naviga tor Check fit glue canopy fuselage Finish The finish original achieved talc dope method would suggest used finishing manner stick method like best just case guide achieving finish talc dope method Sand balsa smooth #320 sandpaper fill dings dents canyons putty mixture dope talcum powder usually mix putty mixture will slowly start fall inverting mixing container Spray brush two coats clear dope bare wood sanding between coat #320 sandpaper Apply SGM medium Silkspan surfaces Silkspan lightly dampened Apply two coats clear dope sand lightly between coat Brush spray mixture dope talcum powder mixture consistency being thinned just enough spray also like add color dope mixture preferably white seems make flaws finish visible Sand #320 sanding talc away Apply two coats filler sand #400 between coat satisfied grain flaws filled add coat 50% thinned dope sand 400 sandpaper time sand water Now finish ready colors dont go too far away talc dope filler flaws really seem jump Out after color coats applied Before color applied fuel proof engine compartments epoxy dress snap cowl fasteners place Aerogloss dope used throughout colors being mostly mixed Military Flats markings used stencils cut drafting mylar spray adhesive pieces cut stencil used cover markings until overall color scheme applied sharks mouth masked masking tape although liquid masking film would probably have less trouble simple technique markings always spray lightest color first colors follows Top Surfaces Light GrayStorm Gray Dark Grayi part Storm Gray 1 part Flat Black WhiteFlat White Yellowi part Cub Yellow 1 part Flat White w/touch Stearman Red RedStearman Red w/touch talc flatten finish BlackFlat Black Bottom Light Bluei part Navy Blue 16 parts Flat White back cover Wings magazine June i972 used guide colors camouflage scheme Flying Pick rather calm day initial flight 1 iO will handle wind its always wise eliminate variables possible Balance model CG marked plans use guide preference original needed no nose tail weight may always case Use ailerons rudders trim used rudder offset about ed work well keeping airplane taut lines low throttle Lightly glue ailerons neutral starting can easily moved give desired results field Until well acquainted flying characteristics model slow landings takeoffs directly wind should avoided Rather should done somewhat perpen dicular wind deflected flaps heading wind model will balloon due excessive lift creating loose line tension OS 25s pull itO no problem best prop arrangement seemed 8x6 inboard 8x4 outboard original weighed just over 5 lbs would fly either engine wouldnt suggest doing some consolation know should other quit during flight Very realistic takeoffs taxis touch-n-gos landings can achieved ii 0 mention bombing missions ay have just one-half fun have model project will have well worth time spent CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 34 full size Lavochkin LA-5 see photo Al Arnolds beautiful model Russians leading fighter bombers World War 2 wood airplane first introduced 1943 very high rate productionsome factories built 50 per day simplification Lavochkins undercarriage interchangeJune 1980 109 MATTER FROM HOBBYPOXY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/06
Page Numbers: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 107, 108, 109
Builtcontrol line wing unique blend cxto fly twin Its star sublect Note stunt eloquently menace BILLED heavy prewar propaganda Bf 110 Luftwaffes ultimate heavybomber escort strategic fighter its long range capabilities would accompany its big brothers deep enemy territory same time Zerstorer would wipe out opposition along way early action invasion Poland 1939 110 perhaps mild success con sidering fighting obsolete highly maneuv erable high-winged PZLs 110s firepower four 79-mm MG two 20-mm cannon located nose its advantage over PZLs head-on attack though old PZLs could out-maneuver 110 small Polish Air Force quickly defeated sheer numbers During Battle France 110 became vulnerable formidable allied opposition soon learned cope 110s tactics German pilots having form offensive circles protect another rear attacks although did nothing prevent allied attacks either side came Battle Britain com plete demise 110 long-range strategic fighter simply no match British Spitfires Hurricanes lost due lack maneuverability rear protection speed prevent further losses 109s assigned escort 1 lOs 109s didnt have range 1 lOs thus leaving 1 lOs unprotected 109s returned fuel Although 110 failure Battle Britain beginning show signs promise elsewhere Due nocturnal raids RAF Germany night fighter force hastily taking shape Luftwaffe early fighter force comprised Mel 10-Cs Ju88s MelO9s 110 proving best suited aircraft task fact first RAF bomber shot down night over Germany Mel 10-C Because primitive night intercept tactics equipment intercepting enemy time done solely visual means method mercy weather anything clear would seriously hamper visual contact overcome inefficiencies network radar designed 110 could guided enemy bomber streams scattered radar stations ground 110 could use own radar sets make actual contact enemy bombers RAF countered tactic what known window thousands small strips aluminum dropped slip stream bombers producing false image German radar stations ground Germans countered move developing new radar set higher frequency window could affect 110s armament also being constantly upgraded best certainly unique addition mounting two 20-mm cannon rear cockpit Known Schrage Musik meaning jazz music pair cannon unique fact could fire upwards attitude about 15 degrees vertical effect 110 could attack enemy bomber behind underneath position highly vulnerable HalWaxes Lancasters As practically warbirds almost innumerable variations model 110 can constructed painted Reference material plentiful readily avail able local libraries mail order book publishers museums makes no difference what 28 Model Aviation Airscoops landing geardoorsmachine guns antenna conspicuous markings three-bladed demo propsmake front-quarter shot awesome note exceptionally clean handling 25s neat nacelles degree offset outboard engine bit inboard iaii eno wiin split elevator up 1/4 right offset both rudders Finishing details explicitlydescribed beginning filling dinksand dents aftersanding putty mixture dope talc followed two coats clear sanding after covering dampened Silkapan two coats clear sanded two sprayed coats talc/dope Thats about half Markings achieved making stencils mylar spray adhesive FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 128 version 110 built what color scheme used model will eye-catcher quite crowd pleaser Obviously model isnt precision scale primarily due fact wing built before decided tum 110 wing constructed built sole pur pose testing several ideas designs kicking around minute time spent building model will worthwhile first hear sound both engines running throttling down landings takeoffs touch-n-gos Dont get carried away get yourself situation found myself merely wanted hear two engines run thing led another Before knew what happening model air problem dark pitch black didnt see much airplane did get hear engines smooth landing made due models good flight character istics Preliminary Construction Construction straightforward presenting no problems contrary fact twins usually difficult build Study plans carefully become familiar parts Centerlines used during construction makes project consider ably easier suggest marking centerlines pieces requiring alignment Engine Nacelles Use nacelle side template plans cut four a four 1/16 plywood nacelle sides Use aliphatic resin type glue such Titebond adhere plywood balsa sides Mark thrust lines outside inside both nacelles will needed nacelles mounted wing Saw out two ood landing 4 r compact installation OS 25s muttling snow cieariy nere flu origini uiuuu weighed 5 lbs will flywith engine out Flying props 8 x 6 inboard engine 8 x 4 outboard bombs optionalin case want fly bombing missions June 1980 29 AMERS SNAP DOWNSDorB VT OAK MoUNTsK SNTDIMOR WITH TIP REMOVEDTIM PASS CB P0 00100K FASTENER55 BALSA BLOOD OOLOWED- TIIKOTTLE KELLCKDTINT BOLSA BLOCKTUNING NI- BA ios oss USEDSISOOS COAL LEBICODINOL rAND ARCHIIPROMO SLOCK CLOKOPO WIT10 PLY P301 3CR SDEKO MOLNA AALSDLEOUD opnUT 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Decide before bending wheel leg gear much easier simply slide tubing onto wire try build gear after its bent Drill hole mount throttle pushrod Once gear mounts completed nacelles can epoxied together An excellent way insure proper alignment invert nacelles place straight area top engine mounts flat surface until epoxy sets set add /4 sq balsa pieces plans top tank area provides room throttle function interfere tank itself Cut groove a pieces through throttle pushrod can move unobstructed Drill engine mounts install blind mounting nuts Although plans show offset engines used about degree offset outboard just slightly inboard Select nacelle inboard nacelle install 90-degree throttle bellcrank along pushrod nyrod could used just well Mount engine hook up pushrod nyrod check see pushrod nyrod will bind pushrod travels through alsa pieces no binds 1/16 plywood ceiling can glued place Wing Use plywood aluminum rib templates sandwich 12 1/16 balsa blanks between templates cut ribs Repeat sandwich process opposite wing Replace root belicrank ribs a added strength area Draw centerlines third fourth ribs both wing panels keep wing straight aligned strongly suggest wing jigged blocked up during construction will also provide easy access adding nacelles wing Build both halves wing leading edge trailing edge bottom spar add top spar Join halves together use splices Add ood bellcrank mount along alsa blocking undemeath reinforce ment holes appropriate belleranks drilled mount before epoxied place Again wing blocked up firmly place cut leading edge between third fourth ribs accept engine nacelles Trial fit nacelles place align thrustlines centerlines third fourth ribs Line up perfectly satisfied nacelles alignment epoxy place Cut Out flaps ailerons t balsa sand airfoil shape add hinges flaps Throttles Flaps throttle arrangement shown plans position belleranks should fast throttle throttle position being trigger Roberts handle completely rear seems some confusion correct position trigger relative fast slow throttle seems completely natural fast throttle rear handle system opposite liking throttle bellcranks flap throttle bellcrank can reversed following description have set up flap throttle system original Cut flap throttle bellerank 064 alumi num also flap horn 064 brass Bend flap horn 90 degrees indicated dashed line plans make slot dimensions also shown plans purpose slot allow throttle system move fast approximately medium affecting flap deflection puts flap move ment lower end throttle range needed Slide brass flap horn along brass bushings onto 3/32 wire bend shape Silver solder horn wire clean solder joint well remove remaining flux prevents corrosion may occur around brass bushings Install outboard 90-degree throttle bellcrank flap throttle bellerank hook up E-Z links Punch holes ribs appropriate leadOuts attach leadouts Roberts bellcrank install onto ood mount Tie Roberts bellcrank flap throttle bellcrank 1/16 wire Z-bends both ends hook up flap horn time Continued page 107 32 Model Aviation network ground radar directed fighter bomber streams its own picket fence radarantennac enabled 110 close Wedont know killsthe leading nightfighter pilot know ninth ranking 79 including Lancasters obvious Ashby good pilot qr machine good bothnoseovers verboten smiling seve anoy poses unusual warbird some trophies has won look sharply youll note three lead-outs operate Roberts 3-line bellcrank Messerschmitt/Ashby Continued page 32 will connected after fuselage has added wing check no binds anywhere throttle system works smoothly bomb system opted bomb release bellcrank its leadout mounted time Springs bomb release bellcrank flap return can purchased hardware store can made very easily Simply drill small hole 1/16 dia preferably smaller dia piece brass tubing about 4 length Bend 90-degree angle about th piece 36 015 dia music wire Chuck up brass tubing variable speed drill insert wire hole tubing Slowly turn tubing drill until wire wound around tubing spring will flip back reverse direction released use care keep fingers out way top spar now addeddont forget use splices Glue flap hinge reinforcements place Before planking wing check trueness accuracy making sure everything straight plank top wing 1/16 balsa Turn wing over using same blocks keep wing straight plank bottom Cut holes elevator flap pushrods Mount flap horn epoxy cloth secure brass bushings flap horn wing Fuselage Saw out both a fuselage sides balsa doublers bulkheads per plans Draw fuselage centerlines outsides balsa sides wing centerlines wing saddle area Draw centerlines bulkheads Drill holes bulkheads elevator pushrod Use Titebond adhere a doublers a sides Glue ngular strips top inside edges balsa sides except ngular strips F3 rearward wing saddle Begin fuselage construction gluing F3 F4 F5 F6 place using top view center line alignment dry add F7 through F 11 thoroughly dry remaining bulkheads Fl F2 glued place balsa sides difficult bend around nose bulkheads use damp sponge apply light coating water outside fuse sides F3 forward will cause outside balsa expand inside thus producing natural bend completed add ngular strips F ito F3 Also glue 1/i triangular strips bottom inside fuselage Now trips glued ontothe tops fuselage sides Notice alsa starts tapering F6 rearward F9 stops Fix tailwheel same manner main gear epoxy 3/32 plywood mount bottom fuselage indicated plans Cut t balsa blocks top bottom tack glue place Also tack glue balsa nose block onto nose ofthe fuselage Add a strips top fuselage sides canopy area Trace fuselage cross sections onto card board posterboard type material use guide shaping fuselage Line up centerlines templates center lines fuselage sides Carve slowly checking frequently Finish shaping process rough sanding Tail Surfaces pieces t balsa Airfoil both fins rudders along stab elevators Epoxy fins stab using round toothpicks shown plans Drill starter hole toothpick fill holes Titebond insert toothpicks Let glue surround toothpick Epoxy elevator control horn ele vators along hinges stab sits top fuselage sides alignment isnt difficult Tack glue tail block place plus piece sheet balsa top tail block top control horn will have ground down provide clearance movement grind too much weaken horn Details Consider optional details now its much simpler add plan now wait until construction finished Guns fabricated aluminum tubing Hot Stuff Additional detail can added guns simply drilling holes barrels guns simulate cooling radio gear underneath fuselage constructed brass tubing wire Bend 1/16 wire around broom handle make circular antenna permanently epoxy place indicated plans plans self explanatory making two bottom rear antennae helpful hint 3/32 tubing antenna itself crimped just slightly will give antennae tight fit ng same time can easily slipped out fuselage building radar gear nose make sure joints strongly soldered prefer ably silver soldered parts can dangerous spectator come apart happen June 1980 107 NEW DIMENSION IN RC FLYING READY-TO-FLY-. TODAY Most people dont realize quality factory built RC airplanes strong good looking aero batic just much fun investing build ing time conventional models Beginners advanced flyers can assemble airplane about 30 minutes quickly begin putting radio gear adjust able servo rails because FLITECRAFT models designed use super glues like Hot Stuff Jet Glue See 4-channel 40 size Cardinal 3- channel 20 size Wilga Trainer local dealer today NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life quality ingredients Detergent action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 I turday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 - m m mmEl Strips aalsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large showfl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature Replicas GEE BEE shown $525 please adc $100 possag& Catalog 75 Dealer Order Uirect I GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acush net MA 02743j .DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED fall off during flight Again make slip fitting snug hold firmly still removable trans porting bombs opted build bomb mount underneath fuselage t balsa using plans photographs guides Construction bombs blocks balsa cardboard fins use hard sharp material bombs because again could possibly cause injury spectators Use light gauge line leadout line handle because carry bearing load aircraft Nacelles Glue t balsa sides nacelle tack glue top bottom block nacelle Epoxy 1/16 plywood tank floor nacelle Due U - compart ment being slightly less typical 1 x 2 cross section tank can either scratch made MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville Xii 48040 oraFox 35 oz #86815 canbepurchasedatthe hobby shop Make cowlings epoxying 3/8 sheet balsa together desired shape engines have removed remount wrapping sand wich bag around prevent collecting dust Cut hole cowling engine head tack glue cowlings place Also mount 2 spinners top block cowlings can shaped spinner Cut cardboard template N2 N3 cross section use guide shaping nacelles Carefully carve nacelles shape sand cowlings 2 spinners As shown plans rearward part nacelle styrofoam block planked 1/16 balsa After planking has dried nibble away styrofoam trailing edge nacelle block leave planking Glue 1/16 balsa backplate area fuel proof either dope resin area allows flap fairings enter nacelle opening upon deflection flap Carve flap fairing block balsa tack glue bottom flap satisfied shape both nacelles remove top bottom blocks hollow out reglue permanently landing doors made thoroughly soaking water piece a big enough make both doors nacelle Wrap soaked wood around nacelle using wide masking tape hold place hair dryer heat gun carefully dry wood dry split apart make two doors apply two coats resin along braces shown plans Repeat process make second set doors engine exhaust stacks 3/16 plastrnct plastic tubing bend tubing requires heating placing jig Sounds difficult its First jig Wrap sandpaper around piece plastic tubing sand groove small block balsa 90-degree angle Heat tubing rolling tubing fingers about 6 above cangle flame tubing becomes limp quickly place heated portion jig should end up 24 identical bent stacks little practice technique can quickly mastered Drill 1/16 plywood stack plates exhaust epoxy nacelle sides Using exhaust plates guides hand-drill balsa sides glue stacks position Hot Stuff stacks wing sip side nacelles point upward stacks fuselage side nacelles point downward air scoops built t balsa placing ordinary window screen grill look can simulated resin finish gives strength well fuel proofing Wing Cut cardboard template root rib trace outline onto both sides fuselage using centerline wing drawn earlier Saw Out wing saddle small bottom pieces fuselage F4 back saddle will replaced later Slide wing wing saddle check fit alignment satisfied epoxy wing place add a fillets Fit wing flaps Onto flap horn checking alignment flap fairings rear nacelles Make sure no binding flap lowers Pop loose flaps hollow reglue permanently flap horn stop spring hardwood blocks epoxied inside fuselage sides Using wing centerline fuselage side set flaps neutral epoxy horn stop block place Hook up spring pushrod flap horn Adjust spring enough tension bring flaps back neutral easily flaps should deflect about 18 degrees wing-mounted radiators underneath wing made t balsa As nacelle scoops also add window screen scoops Fuselage Pop loose nose tail blocks bottom blocks hollow Build canopy first carving balsa block shape apply finish carved block preferably resin Draw heated sheet 040 acetate down over mold frame canopy done same way 040 canopy still mold draw 010 sheet acetate down over already formed canopy sharp X-acto knife cut out canopy frame Use Hot Stuff adhere frame 108 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS Ultimate Flying Boat 7h e GRUMMAN WIDGEON AT LAST SOME PrimerU ndercoater Nowin Weve taken popular two-part white primer-undercoat formula made gray Just gray enough please have told us want see dents nicks ripples re sanding Now make little visible just efficient ever course its still available white too Wood Plastic Metal Fiberglass Hobbypoxy primer-undercoater covers well cures fills fast shrinking easy sand provides smooth-as-glass surface. great adhesion wood plastic metal fiberglass Whether youre balsa builder molded plastic buff whether brush spray it. can now put little color life Hobbypoxy gray undercoat. good ever lot visible complete information how-to-do-it Hobbypoxy Finishing Guide write today AflflhIflAVUA Division Pettit Paint Co Inc H unniruAt PRODUCTS 32 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 HOBBYPOXY ct group finishing products especially formulated hobbyists including Epoxy Glues Epoxy-enamel Paints Fillers Primer-undercoaters Resins canopy always use extreme care glueing Hot Stuff Before canopy permanently glued position several things completed Make antenna sandwiching small 2-56 screw between two pieces 3/32 plywood leaving slightly ads protruding bottom antenna mount made first cutting hole canopy just large enough nut sandwiching nut between two pieces 3/32 plywood removable antenna very helpful during trans porting can unscrewed risking chance having accidently knocked off Add radio operators gun pilot naviga tor Check fit glue canopy fuselage Finish The finish original achieved talc dope method would suggest used finishing manner stick method like best just case guide achieving finish talc dope method Sand balsa smooth #320 sandpaper fill dings dents canyons putty mixture dope talcum powder usually mix putty mixture will slowly start fall inverting mixing container Spray brush two coats clear dope bare wood sanding between coat #320 sandpaper Apply SGM medium Silkspan surfaces Silkspan lightly dampened Apply two coats clear dope sand lightly between coat Brush spray mixture dope talcum powder mixture consistency being thinned just enough spray also like add color dope mixture preferably white seems make flaws finish visible Sand #320 sanding talc away Apply two coats filler sand #400 between coat satisfied grain flaws filled add coat 50% thinned dope sand 400 sandpaper time sand water Now finish ready colors dont go too far away talc dope filler flaws really seem jump Out after color coats applied Before color applied fuel proof engine compartments epoxy dress snap cowl fasteners place Aerogloss dope used throughout colors being mostly mixed Military Flats markings used stencils cut drafting mylar spray adhesive pieces cut stencil used cover markings until overall color scheme applied sharks mouth masked masking tape although liquid masking film would probably have less trouble simple technique markings always spray lightest color first colors follows Top Surfaces Light GrayStorm Gray Dark Grayi part Storm Gray 1 part Flat Black WhiteFlat White Yellowi part Cub Yellow 1 part Flat White w/touch Stearman Red RedStearman Red w/touch talc flatten finish BlackFlat Black Bottom Light Bluei part Navy Blue 16 parts Flat White back cover Wings magazine June i972 used guide colors camouflage scheme Flying Pick rather calm day initial flight 1 iO will handle wind its always wise eliminate variables possible Balance model CG marked plans use guide preference original needed no nose tail weight may always case Use ailerons rudders trim used rudder offset about ed work well keeping airplane taut lines low throttle Lightly glue ailerons neutral starting can easily moved give desired results field Until well acquainted flying characteristics model slow landings takeoffs directly wind should avoided Rather should done somewhat perpen dicular wind deflected flaps heading wind model will balloon due excessive lift creating loose line tension OS 25s pull itO no problem best prop arrangement seemed 8x6 inboard 8x4 outboard original weighed just over 5 lbs would fly either engine wouldnt suggest doing some consolation know should other quit during flight Very realistic takeoffs taxis touch-n-gos landings can achieved ii 0 mention bombing missions ay have just one-half fun have model project will have well worth time spent CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 34 full size Lavochkin LA-5 see photo Al Arnolds beautiful model Russians leading fighter bombers World War 2 wood airplane first introduced 1943 very high rate productionsome factories built 50 per day simplification Lavochkins undercarriage interchangeJune 1980 109 MATTER FROM HOBBYPOXY
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/06
Page Numbers: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 107, 108, 109
Builtcontrol line wing unique blend cxto fly twin Its star sublect Note stunt eloquently menace BILLED heavy prewar propaganda Bf 110 Luftwaffes ultimate heavybomber escort strategic fighter its long range capabilities would accompany its big brothers deep enemy territory same time Zerstorer would wipe out opposition along way early action invasion Poland 1939 110 perhaps mild success con sidering fighting obsolete highly maneuv erable high-winged PZLs 110s firepower four 79-mm MG two 20-mm cannon located nose its advantage over PZLs head-on attack though old PZLs could out-maneuver 110 small Polish Air Force quickly defeated sheer numbers During Battle France 110 became vulnerable formidable allied opposition soon learned cope 110s tactics German pilots having form offensive circles protect another rear attacks although did nothing prevent allied attacks either side came Battle Britain com plete demise 110 long-range strategic fighter simply no match British Spitfires Hurricanes lost due lack maneuverability rear protection speed prevent further losses 109s assigned escort 1 lOs 109s didnt have range 1 lOs thus leaving 1 lOs unprotected 109s returned fuel Although 110 failure Battle Britain beginning show signs promise elsewhere Due nocturnal raids RAF Germany night fighter force hastily taking shape Luftwaffe early fighter force comprised Mel 10-Cs Ju88s MelO9s 110 proving best suited aircraft task fact first RAF bomber shot down night over Germany Mel 10-C Because primitive night intercept tactics equipment intercepting enemy time done solely visual means method mercy weather anything clear would seriously hamper visual contact overcome inefficiencies network radar designed 110 could guided enemy bomber streams scattered radar stations ground 110 could use own radar sets make actual contact enemy bombers RAF countered tactic what known window thousands small strips aluminum dropped slip stream bombers producing false image German radar stations ground Germans countered move developing new radar set higher frequency window could affect 110s armament also being constantly upgraded best certainly unique addition mounting two 20-mm cannon rear cockpit Known Schrage Musik meaning jazz music pair cannon unique fact could fire upwards attitude about 15 degrees vertical effect 110 could attack enemy bomber behind underneath position highly vulnerable HalWaxes Lancasters As practically warbirds almost innumerable variations model 110 can constructed painted Reference material plentiful readily avail able local libraries mail order book publishers museums makes no difference what 28 Model Aviation Airscoops landing geardoorsmachine guns antenna conspicuous markings three-bladed demo propsmake front-quarter shot awesome note exceptionally clean handling 25s neat nacelles degree offset outboard engine bit inboard iaii eno wiin split elevator up 1/4 right offset both rudders Finishing details explicitlydescribed beginning filling dinksand dents aftersanding putty mixture dope talc followed two coats clear sanding after covering dampened Silkapan two coats clear sanded two sprayed coats talc/dope Thats about half Markings achieved making stencils mylar spray adhesive FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 128 version 110 built what color scheme used model will eye-catcher quite crowd pleaser Obviously model isnt precision scale primarily due fact wing built before decided tum 110 wing constructed built sole pur pose testing several ideas designs kicking around minute time spent building model will worthwhile first hear sound both engines running throttling down landings takeoffs touch-n-gos Dont get carried away get yourself situation found myself merely wanted hear two engines run thing led another Before knew what happening model air problem dark pitch black didnt see much airplane did get hear engines smooth landing made due models good flight character istics Preliminary Construction Construction straightforward presenting no problems contrary fact twins usually difficult build Study plans carefully become familiar parts Centerlines used during construction makes project consider ably easier suggest marking centerlines pieces requiring alignment Engine Nacelles Use nacelle side template plans cut four a four 1/16 plywood nacelle sides Use aliphatic resin type glue such Titebond adhere plywood balsa sides Mark thrust lines outside inside both nacelles will needed nacelles mounted wing Saw out two ood landing 4 r compact installation OS 25s muttling snow cieariy nere flu origini uiuuu weighed 5 lbs will flywith engine out Flying props 8 x 6 inboard engine 8 x 4 outboard bombs optionalin case want fly bombing missions June 1980 29 AMERS SNAP DOWNSDorB VT OAK MoUNTsK SNTDIMOR WITH TIP REMOVEDTIM PASS CB P0 00100K FASTENER55 BALSA BLOOD OOLOWED- TIIKOTTLE KELLCKDTINT BOLSA BLOCKTUNING NI- BA ios oss USEDSISOOS COAL LEBICODINOL rAND ARCHIIPROMO SLOCK CLOKOPO WIT10 PLY P301 3CR SDEKO MOLNA AALSDLEOUD opnUT 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Aviation 1/4 HARD BALSA ALL lAIL SURFACES HARD DOWEL OR 100TH PICKS /4 ELEVATOR DIVIDERELEVAlOR HORN /ON 3/32 WIRE 1/8 BALSA 3/4 BALSA BLOCK ALL BULKHEADS I/2SO BALSA TOP LONGERON FiLLER DOUBLER ENDS11 8 I3/32 PUSHROD ...I WHEEL ON 1/8 PLYWCOD PLATFORM 1/4 TRIANGLE BALSA ALL CORNERS 7 - 3/8 BALSA BOT0MSI/8SHET BALSA SIDES FLAPS AND THROiTLES BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYVJOOD -XeLEFT ENGINE BELLCRANK ON 1/8 PLYWCOD ..1/4 BALSA FLAPS ON WIRE THROUGH BRASS -TUBE TO SPRING LOADED HORN X 1A6 LSHEET BALSA ALL RIBS 1/8 X 1/4 BALSA T EDGE 1/4 BALSA AILERON FOR TRIM FIX ONLY 1/32 WIRE /CONTROL 7A ELEVATOR CONTROL BALSA BLOCK TIPS 2 1/2 WHEELS ON 1/8 WIRE BOUND 10 YX BUUHEAD1/4 SQ BALSA SPARS TOP Si BOTTOM June 1980 31 1/4 SHEET BALSA NACELLE THICKENER 3/16 X 1/2 BALSA L EDGE gear mounts cut two /2 sheet balsa engine mount spacers fit between oak engine mounts nacelle Bend landing gear shown plans lace plywood heavy thread epoxy landing gear wire can left simply wire can built up usingbrass tubing Decide before bending wheel leg gear much easier simply slide tubing onto wire try build gear after its bent Drill hole mount throttle pushrod Once gear mounts completed nacelles can epoxied together An excellent way insure proper alignment invert nacelles place straight area top engine mounts flat surface until epoxy sets set add /4 sq balsa pieces plans top tank area provides room throttle function interfere tank itself Cut groove a pieces through throttle pushrod can move unobstructed Drill engine mounts install blind mounting nuts Although plans show offset engines used about degree offset outboard just slightly inboard Select nacelle inboard nacelle install 90-degree throttle bellcrank along pushrod nyrod could used just well Mount engine hook up pushrod nyrod check see pushrod nyrod will bind pushrod travels through alsa pieces no binds 1/16 plywood ceiling can glued place Wing Use plywood aluminum rib templates sandwich 12 1/16 balsa blanks between templates cut ribs Repeat sandwich process opposite wing Replace root belicrank ribs a added strength area Draw centerlines third fourth ribs both wing panels keep wing straight aligned strongly suggest wing jigged blocked up during construction will also provide easy access adding nacelles wing Build both halves wing leading edge trailing edge bottom spar add top spar Join halves together use splices Add ood bellcrank mount along alsa blocking undemeath reinforce ment holes appropriate belleranks drilled mount before epoxied place Again wing blocked up firmly place cut leading edge between third fourth ribs accept engine nacelles Trial fit nacelles place align thrustlines centerlines third fourth ribs Line up perfectly satisfied nacelles alignment epoxy place Cut Out flaps ailerons t balsa sand airfoil shape add hinges flaps Throttles Flaps throttle arrangement shown plans position belleranks should fast throttle throttle position being trigger Roberts handle completely rear seems some confusion correct position trigger relative fast slow throttle seems completely natural fast throttle rear handle system opposite liking throttle bellcranks flap throttle bellcrank can reversed following description have set up flap throttle system original Cut flap throttle bellerank 064 alumi num also flap horn 064 brass Bend flap horn 90 degrees indicated dashed line plans make slot dimensions also shown plans purpose slot allow throttle system move fast approximately medium affecting flap deflection puts flap move ment lower end throttle range needed Slide brass flap horn along brass bushings onto 3/32 wire bend shape Silver solder horn wire clean solder joint well remove remaining flux prevents corrosion may occur around brass bushings Install outboard 90-degree throttle bellcrank flap throttle bellerank hook up E-Z links Punch holes ribs appropriate leadOuts attach leadouts Roberts bellcrank install onto ood mount Tie Roberts bellcrank flap throttle bellcrank 1/16 wire Z-bends both ends hook up flap horn time Continued page 107 32 Model Aviation network ground radar directed fighter bomber streams its own picket fence radarantennac enabled 110 close Wedont know killsthe leading nightfighter pilot know ninth ranking 79 including Lancasters obvious Ashby good pilot qr machine good bothnoseovers verboten smiling seve anoy poses unusual warbird some trophies has won look sharply youll note three lead-outs operate Roberts 3-line bellcrank Messerschmitt/Ashby Continued page 32 will connected after fuselage has added wing check no binds anywhere throttle system works smoothly bomb system opted bomb release bellcrank its leadout mounted time Springs bomb release bellcrank flap return can purchased hardware store can made very easily Simply drill small hole 1/16 dia preferably smaller dia piece brass tubing about 4 length Bend 90-degree angle about th piece 36 015 dia music wire Chuck up brass tubing variable speed drill insert wire hole tubing Slowly turn tubing drill until wire wound around tubing spring will flip back reverse direction released use care keep fingers out way top spar now addeddont forget use splices Glue flap hinge reinforcements place Before planking wing check trueness accuracy making sure everything straight plank top wing 1/16 balsa Turn wing over using same blocks keep wing straight plank bottom Cut holes elevator flap pushrods Mount flap horn epoxy cloth secure brass bushings flap horn wing Fuselage Saw out both a fuselage sides balsa doublers bulkheads per plans Draw fuselage centerlines outsides balsa sides wing centerlines wing saddle area Draw centerlines bulkheads Drill holes bulkheads elevator pushrod Use Titebond adhere a doublers a sides Glue ngular strips top inside edges balsa sides except ngular strips F3 rearward wing saddle Begin fuselage construction gluing F3 F4 F5 F6 place using top view center line alignment dry add F7 through F 11 thoroughly dry remaining bulkheads Fl F2 glued place balsa sides difficult bend around nose bulkheads use damp sponge apply light coating water outside fuse sides F3 forward will cause outside balsa expand inside thus producing natural bend completed add ngular strips F ito F3 Also glue 1/i triangular strips bottom inside fuselage Now trips glued ontothe tops fuselage sides Notice alsa starts tapering F6 rearward F9 stops Fix tailwheel same manner main gear epoxy 3/32 plywood mount bottom fuselage indicated plans Cut t balsa blocks top bottom tack glue place Also tack glue balsa nose block onto nose ofthe fuselage Add a strips top fuselage sides canopy area Trace fuselage cross sections onto card board posterboard type material use guide shaping fuselage Line up centerlines templates center lines fuselage sides Carve slowly checking frequently Finish shaping process rough sanding Tail Surfaces pieces t balsa Airfoil both fins rudders along stab elevators Epoxy fins stab using round toothpicks shown plans Drill starter hole toothpick fill holes Titebond insert toothpicks Let glue surround toothpick Epoxy elevator control horn ele vators along hinges stab sits top fuselage sides alignment isnt difficult Tack glue tail block place plus piece sheet balsa top tail block top control horn will have ground down provide clearance movement grind too much weaken horn Details Consider optional details now its much simpler add plan now wait until construction finished Guns fabricated aluminum tubing Hot Stuff Additional detail can added guns simply drilling holes barrels guns simulate cooling radio gear underneath fuselage constructed brass tubing wire Bend 1/16 wire around broom handle make circular antenna permanently epoxy place indicated plans plans self explanatory making two bottom rear antennae helpful hint 3/32 tubing antenna itself crimped just slightly will give antennae tight fit ng same time can easily slipped out fuselage building radar gear nose make sure joints strongly soldered prefer ably silver soldered parts can dangerous spectator come apart happen June 1980 107 NEW DIMENSION IN RC FLYING READY-TO-FLY-. TODAY Most people dont realize quality factory built RC airplanes strong good looking aero batic just much fun investing build ing time conventional models Beginners advanced flyers can assemble airplane about 30 minutes quickly begin putting radio gear adjust able servo rails because FLITECRAFT models designed use super glues like Hot Stuff Jet Glue See 4-channel 40 size Cardinal 3- channel 20 size Wilga Trainer local dealer today NOW AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER NORTHERN CAUFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI New high film strength lubricant increased power engine life quality ingredients Detergent action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II II HOURS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 I turday 930-600 Sunday 1200-500 - m m mmEl Strips aalsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large showfl-$2000 Please add $100 postage P Kits ature Replicas GEE BEE shown $525 please adc $100 possag& Catalog 75 Dealer Order Uirect I GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acush net MA 02743j .DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED fall off during flight Again make slip fitting snug hold firmly still removable trans porting bombs opted build bomb mount underneath fuselage t balsa using plans photographs guides Construction bombs blocks balsa cardboard fins use hard sharp material bombs because again could possibly cause injury spectators Use light gauge line leadout line handle because carry bearing load aircraft Nacelles Glue t balsa sides nacelle tack glue top bottom block nacelle Epoxy 1/16 plywood tank floor nacelle Due U - compart ment being slightly less typical 1 x 2 cross section tank can either scratch made MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsville Xii 48040 oraFox 35 oz #86815 canbepurchasedatthe hobby shop Make cowlings epoxying 3/8 sheet balsa together desired shape engines have removed remount wrapping sand wich bag around prevent collecting dust Cut hole cowling engine head tack glue cowlings place Also mount 2 spinners top block cowlings can shaped spinner Cut cardboard template N2 N3 cross section use guide shaping nacelles Carefully carve nacelles shape sand cowlings 2 spinners As shown plans rearward part nacelle styrofoam block planked 1/16 balsa After planking has dried nibble away styrofoam trailing edge nacelle block leave planking Glue 1/16 balsa backplate area fuel proof either dope resin area allows flap fairings enter nacelle opening upon deflection flap Carve flap fairing block balsa tack glue bottom flap satisfied shape both nacelles remove top bottom blocks hollow out reglue permanently landing doors made thoroughly soaking water piece a big enough make both doors nacelle Wrap soaked wood around nacelle using wide masking tape hold place hair dryer heat gun carefully dry wood dry split apart make two doors apply two coats resin along braces shown plans Repeat process make second set doors engine exhaust stacks 3/16 plastrnct plastic tubing bend tubing requires heating placing jig Sounds difficult its First jig Wrap sandpaper around piece plastic tubing sand groove small block balsa 90-degree angle Heat tubing rolling tubing fingers about 6 above cangle flame tubing becomes limp quickly place heated portion jig should end up 24 identical bent stacks little practice technique can quickly mastered Drill 1/16 plywood stack plates exhaust epoxy nacelle sides Using exhaust plates guides hand-drill balsa sides glue stacks position Hot Stuff stacks wing sip side nacelles point upward stacks fuselage side nacelles point downward air scoops built t balsa placing ordinary window screen grill look can simulated resin finish gives strength well fuel proofing Wing Cut cardboard template root rib trace outline onto both sides fuselage using centerline wing drawn earlier Saw Out wing saddle small bottom pieces fuselage F4 back saddle will replaced later Slide wing wing saddle check fit alignment satisfied epoxy wing place add a fillets Fit wing flaps Onto flap horn checking alignment flap fairings rear nacelles Make sure no binding flap lowers Pop loose flaps hollow reglue permanently flap horn stop spring hardwood blocks epoxied inside fuselage sides Using wing centerline fuselage side set flaps neutral epoxy horn stop block place Hook up spring pushrod flap horn Adjust spring enough tension bring flaps back neutral easily flaps should deflect about 18 degrees wing-mounted radiators underneath wing made t balsa As nacelle scoops also add window screen scoops Fuselage Pop loose nose tail blocks bottom blocks hollow Build canopy first carving balsa block shape apply finish carved block preferably resin Draw heated sheet 040 acetate down over mold frame canopy done same way 040 canopy still mold draw 010 sheet acetate down over already formed canopy sharp X-acto knife cut out canopy frame Use Hot Stuff adhere frame 108 Model Aviation NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS Ultimate Flying Boat 7h e GRUMMAN WIDGEON AT LAST SOME PrimerU ndercoater Nowin Weve taken popular two-part white primer-undercoat formula made gray Just gray enough please have told us want see dents nicks ripples re sanding Now make little visible just efficient ever course its still available white too Wood Plastic Metal Fiberglass Hobbypoxy primer-undercoater covers well cures fills fast shrinking easy sand provides smooth-as-glass surface. great adhesion wood plastic metal fiberglass Whether youre balsa builder molded plastic buff whether brush spray it. can now put little color life Hobbypoxy gray undercoat. good ever lot visible complete information how-to-do-it Hobbypoxy Finishing Guide write today AflflhIflAVUA Division Pettit Paint Co Inc H unniruAt PRODUCTS 32 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 HOBBYPOXY ct group finishing products especially formulated hobbyists including Epoxy Glues Epoxy-enamel Paints Fillers Primer-undercoaters Resins canopy always use extreme care glueing Hot Stuff Before canopy permanently glued position several things completed Make antenna sandwiching small 2-56 screw between two pieces 3/32 plywood leaving slightly ads protruding bottom antenna mount made first cutting hole canopy just large enough nut sandwiching nut between two pieces 3/32 plywood removable antenna very helpful during trans porting can unscrewed risking chance having accidently knocked off Add radio operators gun pilot naviga tor Check fit glue canopy fuselage Finish The finish original achieved talc dope method would suggest used finishing manner stick method like best just case guide achieving finish talc dope method Sand balsa smooth #320 sandpaper fill dings dents canyons putty mixture dope talcum powder usually mix putty mixture will slowly start fall inverting mixing container Spray brush two coats clear dope bare wood sanding between coat #320 sandpaper Apply SGM medium Silkspan surfaces Silkspan lightly dampened Apply two coats clear dope sand lightly between coat Brush spray mixture dope talcum powder mixture consistency being thinned just enough spray also like add color dope mixture preferably white seems make flaws finish visible Sand #320 sanding talc away Apply two coats filler sand #400 between coat satisfied grain flaws filled add coat 50% thinned dope sand 400 sandpaper time sand water Now finish ready colors dont go too far away talc dope filler flaws really seem jump Out after color coats applied Before color applied fuel proof engine compartments epoxy dress snap cowl fasteners place Aerogloss dope used throughout colors being mostly mixed Military Flats markings used stencils cut drafting mylar spray adhesive pieces cut stencil used cover markings until overall color scheme applied sharks mouth masked masking tape although liquid masking film would probably have less trouble simple technique markings always spray lightest color first colors follows Top Surfaces Light GrayStorm Gray Dark Grayi part Storm Gray 1 part Flat Black WhiteFlat White Yellowi part Cub Yellow 1 part Flat White w/touch Stearman Red RedStearman Red w/touch talc flatten finish BlackFlat Black Bottom Light Bluei part Navy Blue 16 parts Flat White back cover Wings magazine June i972 used guide colors camouflage scheme Flying Pick rather calm day initial flight 1 iO will handle wind its always wise eliminate variables possible Balance model CG marked plans use guide preference original needed no nose tail weight may always case Use ailerons rudders trim used rudder offset about ed work well keeping airplane taut lines low throttle Lightly glue ailerons neutral starting can easily moved give desired results field Until well acquainted flying characteristics model slow landings takeoffs directly wind should avoided Rather should done somewhat perpen dicular wind deflected flaps heading wind model will balloon due excessive lift creating loose line tension OS 25s pull itO no problem best prop arrangement seemed 8x6 inboard 8x4 outboard original weighed just over 5 lbs would fly either engine wouldnt suggest doing some consolation know should other quit during flight Very realistic takeoffs taxis touch-n-gos landings can achieved ii 0 mention bombing missions ay have just one-half fun have model project will have well worth time spent CL Scale/Gretz Continued page 34 full size Lavochkin LA-5 see photo Al Arnolds beautiful model Russians leading fighter bombers World War 2 wood airplane first introduced 1943 very high rate productionsome factories built 50 per day simplification Lavochkins undercarriage interchangeJune 1980 109 MATTER FROM HOBBYPOXY