Going Puyallup An in-depth report 12th annual trade show U Joe Just N THE NORTHWEST often hears following question goin Puyallup Now Puyallup pronounced pew-al-up moderatesized city south Seattle Washington modelers phrase going Puyallup means attending annual Northwest Radio Control Model Exposition dates 12th annual affair January 30 31 year held Western Washington Fairgrounds traditional location trade demonstration exhibition show rated eighth-largest fair USA Planning running responsibility show tasks Mount Rainier RIC Society year Puyallup bigger better ever Model Aviation magazine telephoned cool gray day asked would like attend report trade show typical modelers viewpoint Noting epoxied hand phone during conversation convinced least partly typical agreed attend pursue what show offer modeler exhibitor So tape recorder pad camera impressive hardwaremuzzle loaders pistols other assorted firearms wife raised questioning eyebrow spite assurances must firearms show exhibition halls doubted express dissatisfaction AMA vice presidents Somewhat surprise correct 1993 Puyallup located two new buildings using ground second floors other completely taken up RC car racetrack swap meet booths visit cummenced upper level main building Area clubs set up booths along outer walls leaving vast area static model displays Boats cars aircraft sizes disciplines filled table after table some impressive models Ive ever seen setup gave us opportunity see beauties up close waist level model presented labels indicating owner/builder type model pertinent information never ceases amaze much building talent show like brings out very best best Iron-on finish LDM industriesa spectacular example Tampa Florida 1DM traveled farthest exhibit hand wife made 200-mile trip Puyallup first impression huge free parking lots made fairly easy tremendous number cars move quickly area lot spied license plates Oregon Utah Montana Idaho Nevada California British Columbia Walking short distance toward exhibition halls noted large contingent burly backwoods types carrying some about 130 exhibitors review cast ballots Best Show award returned main floor checked out AMA booth good crowd specific questions answered dispatch accuracy questions would have wait time become typical modeler What new what direction favorite hobby headed next stop interest Miller RC Products booth Hap Miller showing series belt reduction systems electric starters Providing 41 ratio devices give greater torque large engines such SuperTigre 3000 similar power plants Hap indicated product used primary unit starting engines Madera races asked him viewed future hobby graciously answered Oh its growing Its growing leaps bounds No new trends Its still power July 1993 41 gracious Hazel Sig tells Joe Just Sig Manufacturing plans expand its CL line accommodate increasing demand Ikon Northwest boothadmiring spectators builders large-scale models surrounded magnificent Monocoupe airplanes gliders free flightall-around enthusiasm continued wedging way through crowd Feather Cut Company complete line hot-wire cutting support equipment displayed demonstrated activity large group modelers apparent companys line successful accepted Hacking slashing way stopped McDaniels booth makers Ni-Starter large selection handy GbDrivers display Personnel busy showing products noted set up provide on-site service repair needed provided nice back up product feeling booth McDaniels navigation lights struck eye great feature classy project went Minimax Enterprise booth became enraptured Minimax-700 two-meter sailplane Trying hide play mouse totally impressed evident quality kit parts machine cut die cut kit designed Ron Parcells machinist trade As watched clearly evident easily perfectly kit could built economically priced kit would great way enter silent flight seized opportunity during demon stration lull ask about future RC sailplane activity reply Ron stated believe growth RC gliders will become what should Its beginners point getting started RC hobby Its opportunity build able fly successfully because its slow dont have much money invested would power plane example could build glider fly radio everything about $120 power plane youre about $300 Noting size crowds booth may right Pondering above traveled Sig booth company features everything average modeler could possibly wantfrom peanut giant scale between 42 Model Aviation cher Company manufactures strong plastic fiberglass control line stooges RC versions also available Drl Mike Brewer models helped acquaint public results model-building skills typical booth displaytwo days hardly enough time see sure have plan visit trade show Jay Mealy AMAs PR department chats fields questions modelers visiting AMAs boothalways bustling panoramic view swap meetalways big draw Puyallup other trade show have swap meet super way teach companions what big interesting hobby about viewing Ninja Samurai sailpianes crowd parted chance pop recorder Hazel Sigs face Hazel politely answered questions chatted about future hobby has observed increasing demand control line equipment Sig has plans some new kits fill expanding popularity phase hobby Noting Sigs success Ninja Samurai sailplane kits feels sailplanes will continue large part RC market wandered along away Sig booth feeling overall state future hobby healthy next stop speaking health KDI Company KDI offers Hush Puppy rubber muffler keep hearing good shape special interest Mr Klean power chamber extension tube KDI folks claim lower exhaust note frequency tuned pipelike power gain well added benefit keeping messy exhaust residue off plane An added featureMr Klean easily installed existing engine mufflers feel could low-cost easy approach control line stunt tuned-pipe experimentation plan give try Increasing popularity unlimited R/C Air Races Madera California folks behind scenes Madera 93 including David Bridi hand undaunted questions asked what thought about show David said real good show particularly nice weekend like really brings down Canadian modelers David went comment some exciting changes unlimited RC racing 42%-size class Formula aircraft will pace planes Madera 93 full racing class type 1994 noted AT-6 class will very popular four separate race dates sites 1993 followed crowd Byron Originals booth Known worldwide large impressive line Byron Originals speaks itself However pleased find average modeler like can find Byron quality smaller plane 60-size version Russian Sukhoi should big hit Modestly priced Sukhoi will provide Byron quality pleasure modelers inclined try companys giant scale fleet Turning corner spied Klotz Lubricant display noted along number oil additives Klotz offering pure nitro gallon cans us relish home-brew approach its good know pure nitro available major quality source Swept away throng stepped out flow spectators settled AMS Import Inc dock Pretending Mr Average RC modeler enthralled vast selection imported ARF kits Continued page 174 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty II answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SNUF-FLERTM -3 10 decibels quieter stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss possible 300-500 RPM Increase Psnted Improves engine Idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required Weighs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers net sesilshle hubby shop ORDER OIRtCT far immediate shipment check MO visa Mc 000SEND 250 STAMP sccepted Add $2S0for UPS $200 forCOD sod t% sslestsxFOR ADDITIONAL INFO Ltsr 05111 residestAND JTEC CATALOG July1993 43 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENr EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 511 AIRFOIL FILES 26-PAGE USER MANUAL CA ceeldente $4500 Scenes orden Pleas enclose latenstlnst hank dcsft Icc US$55 Rnqahea tOMpCfl/AT apetibte tnnctec end dot estOa pAnt. OWe conpeter pAso type cOne acdeeiew specify 525 3 diska Seed check mety net CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 SCALE DOCUMLN ATION [aretAntiquelClassio Aircraft I10000 photos 1000 3-ojowO Imany rarauniquotnnn kind Isotisfaotinn guaranlend Ii2icatoing $200 US tondo L9~ L5kw Models 92sod CO 80226 faces easy see Mount Rainier R/C Society decided have outdoor demonstrations part show Just step two away helicopter demo raised artificial pond Nearly 100 kids ages enraptured buzzing darting action RC electric boats Another nice touch believe lot can learned about success endeavor observing faces people leave event vantage point obvious modelers families leaving swap meet building happy carrying away prized purchases Entering swap meet Puyallup experience difficult describe huge room dominated table after table covered modeling equipment description filled eager buyers time limited made quick tour drooling step overall impressionvery desirable items fair pricesa big draw big hit way back main building watched some exciting control line flying drew another big crowd cheering pilots after maneuver reentered primary building struck Dynaflite s /4-scale Me-109E 60-size Corsair Warhawk Spitfire sign pro claimed lightweight Proctor kits need little introduction modeling public Until youve chance visit show like view line up close bones really cant comprehend what near-perfection An appreciative group fans milled around display companys planes museum quality craft nearly mystical miniature perfection consumer show great place find out what new perhaps find out whats ahead hobby might coming spent considerable time Lanier RIC booth Bubba Spivey discussed what possibly wrong youth involvement Bubba contends pressure today youth needs someone position give some attention company will expanding its ARF line lend hand novice RC participant another tack Bubba s father has obtained original dies Veco/ Dumas free flight control line kits Using dies now producing new kits under company title Aero Engineering mentally set aside few dollars pick up FF Dakota Lanier several companies trying JET LATHES ING MACHINES CALL 800-872-6500 FOR LOWEST CSTW@ 81*6 PRICES! MAI4Y AVALA5OUc05UAc 1 III JUSI IIV tIIIIIUW yuu tAtti UUIIVCIL yUUt LdtIUetU Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops output shaft wobble * Improves servo centering * Increases usable torque * Reduces battery drain * Better servo performance planes cars boats * Free output arm case top * Guaranteed against breakage year Fits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 As above set 1$695 Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 As above set I $695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330 343 TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 ELECTRONIC MODEL SYSTEMS * Add $350 Shipping Handling ordersJj~ 22483 Mission Hills Lane * CaliforniaYorba Linda CA 92687 Residents Add 775% Sales Tax800 845-8978 Orders Only * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted714 692-1393 Info Only Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars kn nes s es copters 3 complete Product Lines Premium ultra-seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings Huge Inventory Standard us Metric Bearings Low Prices Fast Delivery Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Beanngs local hobby shop Call 14071 995-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-f ree Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order- 1407 9950i 19 send $300 catalog cityStateZip Send Ta Inca Bearing Dept c e 2304 7t4t W Palmetta Park Rd RaIny FL 33433 IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla DC KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS July1993 175 Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Guide Student Progress Logs 11/ NEW BOOK clear step step Illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Written experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RJC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby shop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRESS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounts WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RiC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 SALES AND SERVICE FOR EVERFHING R/C ERAFT MIDWEST NC 115 EAST MAIN NORTNVILLE M CRIGAN 48167 313 348 0005 FAX 5 3 340 F M*TE 923i72 72Mhz #923/53 53Mhz #923/50 50Mhz #923/27 27Mhz SMALL SIZE X 100 X 100 SHOWS ANTENNAS RFOUTPUT FITS ALL DIAMETER ANTENNAS WORKS WITH AM FM OR PCM SIMPLE SNAP-ON MOUNTING 1993 REI/ERSEM*TE Servo reversing module fits between Rx Servo Adjusts/sets neutral reverses servo direction Supplied wires add servo leads $1995 gfflJflJ*f SAE foT &flVJV atalog ACE* AIRTRONICS* ARISTO 2RAFT CIRRUS EK EUTABA EIEATHKIT HITEC* HOBBY SHACK JR* KLINE* KC PROPO* KRAFr* NOVAK PRO LINE RCD* ROYAL TOWER [lOBBIES WORLD ENGINES ETC. * FACTORY TRAINED ANIJ 4UTHORIZED* RCMA #21 TIiihirlll RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short$209 Only Also. Traditional line non-idle bar Glow Plugs Six Types 3 Heat Ranges High Performance Glow Element Blow Proof Seal Only $169 Swanson Associates___ PO Box 151 Wayne NJ 794a 07470 *WfMIL broaden its product line also overall model availability involvement years have used McCoy Series 21 engines sport flying Cox K&B Conquest 15s carrier ever build either RC FF old-timer Im convinced Ill try replica Forster 99 RJL Products acceptance fine replica outstanding example fondled exceptional Hayes Products displayed its fine accessories its booth Its management talked about possibility increased demand 1/3-scale planes prediction holds true Hayes promised would forefront product availability including motor mounts excellent line fuel tanks However big operation staff Ace R/C homey helpful willing show exactly what wanted see pleasant answering questions beginner casual RC modeler Ace offers two-channel /2Apowered delight called Grasshopper features 5212-inch foam wing weighs 20 ounces uses fiberglass arrow shaft boom rudder elevator pushrods enclosed hollow shaft Another neat feature breakaway motor mount rubber handed place allow damage control less-thanperfect landings dural landing gear also rubber-band supported Anyone heavy-handed RC flying attempts will find features indispensable list price $2995 another must-have items unofficial prize exhibitor traveling farthest distance Puyallup goes LDM Industries Tampa Florida Its primary offering line ball-bearing servo kits convert servos better life performance No Heat Trim solvent product after own heart handy liquid melts adhesive trim patches allows perfect permanent repairs using heat usually invariably creates bubbles best attempts Using solvent appears eliminate problem think should have purchased gallon radiant distaff side team steered best idea productthe Radio Glove Companys offering hooded padded affair keep hands radio warm pro tected flying boating cold weather aspect often overlook hobby model manufacturers basically enthusiasts started compa mes supply what felt needed Fourmost Products such company founder lifelong modeler happy listen what wanted needed Taking thoughts back R&D department way Fourmost comes up neat little aftermarket products love use Fourmost s owner nice chat particularly about increasing use electric power plants predicts wave future help keep flying sites latest item demountable hinge caught eye also like recoil tubing cockpit coaming what really want Christmas Mark II Fuselage Fixture Noting wife ignored request moved Ernst Manufacturing found exact item need Ernst must have mind developed its Ni-Cap simple little piece nylon connects Ni-Cd-type starting battery allows cap always remain attached battery instead pocket orin casesomewhere never discovered Regional companies such Northwest Hobby Technologies Auburn Washington hand years Puyallup highest quality car plane flight boxes companys products satisfies demanding modeler boxes well designed exceptionally well built Truly product lifetime use Next company booth mottoDesigned change way people fly company name Launcher Company builds series stooge devices Made very strong plastic fiberglass devices sold either RC control line use Attending trade show perfect way learn After viewing Pacer Techs Zap Prod ucts Robarts booths listening modelers questions picked up some literature After reviewing free material have much better understanding epoxy glass wings use hinge point hinges finally have learned incidence meter works should have During two-day show attempted wedge way constant crowd Futaba display did manage pick up its 1993 catalog Although Jam familiar its radio equipment stunned find out overlooking its line YS Futaba engines Despite hurt pride because ignorance pleased update mental reference guide new information Another reason us frequent trade shows Unless very handyand Im nothand launching RC craft hand holding transmitter other can cumbersome best Synchronized Suns Incorporated has answer problem company offers its Omni-Stand holds transmitter belt stand just might great answer handicapped pilot car boat driver Finally ran across good idea pit work Rogers Custom Products has extensive line boat plane cradles featuring adjustable padded tubing solution knotty problem handily park pride joy Also included its line nifty Radio Rack 176 Model Aviation e hate bend over choice Tall Boys series folds up easy travel storage left Puyallup great new projects mind sense wonderment quiet pledge return nearly impossible spend quality time booth display just two days however did manage pick up catalogs brochures other available materials booth provided plan spend quiet hours reviewing am no stranger trade shows Before entered semiseclusion years national sales manager two different sporting goods companies responsible trade consumer shows Syracuse New York New York City Chicago Harrisburg Pennsylvania Seattle Ive got some ideas both modelers exhibitors feel should passed First Mr Average Model Enthusiast go model exposition can get input manufacturers vital Any show vendor worth entry fee wants hear Go plan Go open mind spend time listening means take swap meet offered sure say thanks manufacturers host club entire staff wont go unnoticed Take wife family friendsthere no better way show big interesting hobby show off Puyallup Certainly wife came away amazed friendly hobbyists crossed path totally enamored first close-up giant scale Mr Manufacturer particularly smaller new cottage-type business Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit cant think exciting way show off wares Its cost-effective captive audience hand Its positive reinforcement printed advertising can lucrative Now minor suggestionif plan use visual aids such VCR monitor please try place well above eye level booth perhaps about eight feet will provide viewable platform product will still allow showgoers get display several cases Poyallup found impossible talk because gridlock booth Finally personal thanks took time talk Ill doing best return Puyallup future years tric/Kopski Continued page 98 like make Electric landing gear assemblies formed wire fact Electrics landing gear equipped Ive found over years best since gears light strong springy easily custom fitted Ive run out wire purchased years gone now find impossible make wire gear character As best can date good wire disappeared somewhere late 70s early 80s Nowadays hobby shop wire wimpyno struggle formand easily deformedlike almost landing no matter well executed Also good old stuff shiny bright tended stay way Nowadays wire dull gray tends rust relatively easily Definitely trend toward worse Now know good wire does existthere kits include get question Does anyone out know get some good old-fashioned hobby shop music wire Does manufacturer still provide good stuff other manufacturers Also anyone business custom-making formed wire landing gears good material seems once saw ad dont know Please let know Ill share info readers upcoming column Andthank Digital multimeters common sight wherever Electric flown modelers use monitor charging general purposes well Indeed shunts discussed above used DMMs Also brands models readily available low cost convenient source Radio Shack suggest best way get watch sale prices popular DMM models based large numbers Ive seen use Radio Shack 22-188 particular model has discontinued has replaced catalog #22-ififi have several former latter however have examined newer model carefully local Radio Shack Im convinced what follows very nearly directly applicableexcept noted Modelers use either meter know has shortcomingthe lack fold-up stand Often its very difficult read meter its lying flat frequently use several time benchmaking annoyance multiple situation got frustrated just come up convenient workable stand spent considerable development effort doing investment having made its appropriate share everyone photos sketches provide almost info First suggest cut form small plate according drawing used scrap Formica countertop material suspect blank phenolic printed circuit board would work well no success using wood metal Having spent lot effort getting dimensions right encourage follow drawing carefully size shape piece such make wire stand very easy fold unfold Make sure its accurate sure carefully sand edges very smooth fine paper SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAliARIF INDWJflIIAITY OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $350 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS July1993 177 OUR 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
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Going Puyallup An in-depth report 12th annual trade show U Joe Just N THE NORTHWEST often hears following question goin Puyallup Now Puyallup pronounced pew-al-up moderatesized city south Seattle Washington modelers phrase going Puyallup means attending annual Northwest Radio Control Model Exposition dates 12th annual affair January 30 31 year held Western Washington Fairgrounds traditional location trade demonstration exhibition show rated eighth-largest fair USA Planning running responsibility show tasks Mount Rainier RIC Society year Puyallup bigger better ever Model Aviation magazine telephoned cool gray day asked would like attend report trade show typical modelers viewpoint Noting epoxied hand phone during conversation convinced least partly typical agreed attend pursue what show offer modeler exhibitor So tape recorder pad camera impressive hardwaremuzzle loaders pistols other assorted firearms wife raised questioning eyebrow spite assurances must firearms show exhibition halls doubted express dissatisfaction AMA vice presidents Somewhat surprise correct 1993 Puyallup located two new buildings using ground second floors other completely taken up RC car racetrack swap meet booths visit cummenced upper level main building Area clubs set up booths along outer walls leaving vast area static model displays Boats cars aircraft sizes disciplines filled table after table some impressive models Ive ever seen setup gave us opportunity see beauties up close waist level model presented labels indicating owner/builder type model pertinent information never ceases amaze much building talent show like brings out very best best Iron-on finish LDM industriesa spectacular example Tampa Florida 1DM traveled farthest exhibit hand wife made 200-mile trip Puyallup first impression huge free parking lots made fairly easy tremendous number cars move quickly area lot spied license plates Oregon Utah Montana Idaho Nevada California British Columbia Walking short distance toward exhibition halls noted large contingent burly backwoods types carrying some about 130 exhibitors review cast ballots Best Show award returned main floor checked out AMA booth good crowd specific questions answered dispatch accuracy questions would have wait time become typical modeler What new what direction favorite hobby headed next stop interest Miller RC Products booth Hap Miller showing series belt reduction systems electric starters Providing 41 ratio devices give greater torque large engines such SuperTigre 3000 similar power plants Hap indicated product used primary unit starting engines Madera races asked him viewed future hobby graciously answered Oh its growing Its growing leaps bounds No new trends Its still power July 1993 41 gracious Hazel Sig tells Joe Just Sig Manufacturing plans expand its CL line accommodate increasing demand Ikon Northwest boothadmiring spectators builders large-scale models surrounded magnificent Monocoupe airplanes gliders free flightall-around enthusiasm continued wedging way through crowd Feather Cut Company complete line hot-wire cutting support equipment displayed demonstrated activity large group modelers apparent companys line successful accepted Hacking slashing way stopped McDaniels booth makers Ni-Starter large selection handy GbDrivers display Personnel busy showing products noted set up provide on-site service repair needed provided nice back up product feeling booth McDaniels navigation lights struck eye great feature classy project went Minimax Enterprise booth became enraptured Minimax-700 two-meter sailplane Trying hide play mouse totally impressed evident quality kit parts machine cut die cut kit designed Ron Parcells machinist trade As watched clearly evident easily perfectly kit could built economically priced kit would great way enter silent flight seized opportunity during demon stration lull ask about future RC sailplane activity reply Ron stated believe growth RC gliders will become what should Its beginners point getting started RC hobby Its opportunity build able fly successfully because its slow dont have much money invested would power plane example could build glider fly radio everything about $120 power plane youre about $300 Noting size crowds booth may right Pondering above traveled Sig booth company features everything average modeler could possibly wantfrom peanut giant scale between 42 Model Aviation cher Company manufactures strong plastic fiberglass control line stooges RC versions also available Drl Mike Brewer models helped acquaint public results model-building skills typical booth displaytwo days hardly enough time see sure have plan visit trade show Jay Mealy AMAs PR department chats fields questions modelers visiting AMAs boothalways bustling panoramic view swap meetalways big draw Puyallup other trade show have swap meet super way teach companions what big interesting hobby about viewing Ninja Samurai sailpianes crowd parted chance pop recorder Hazel Sigs face Hazel politely answered questions chatted about future hobby has observed increasing demand control line equipment Sig has plans some new kits fill expanding popularity phase hobby Noting Sigs success Ninja Samurai sailplane kits feels sailplanes will continue large part RC market wandered along away Sig booth feeling overall state future hobby healthy next stop speaking health KDI Company KDI offers Hush Puppy rubber muffler keep hearing good shape special interest Mr Klean power chamber extension tube KDI folks claim lower exhaust note frequency tuned pipelike power gain well added benefit keeping messy exhaust residue off plane An added featureMr Klean easily installed existing engine mufflers feel could low-cost easy approach control line stunt tuned-pipe experimentation plan give try Increasing popularity unlimited R/C Air Races Madera California folks behind scenes Madera 93 including David Bridi hand undaunted questions asked what thought about show David said real good show particularly nice weekend like really brings down Canadian modelers David went comment some exciting changes unlimited RC racing 42%-size class Formula aircraft will pace planes Madera 93 full racing class type 1994 noted AT-6 class will very popular four separate race dates sites 1993 followed crowd Byron Originals booth Known worldwide large impressive line Byron Originals speaks itself However pleased find average modeler like can find Byron quality smaller plane 60-size version Russian Sukhoi should big hit Modestly priced Sukhoi will provide Byron quality pleasure modelers inclined try companys giant scale fleet Turning corner spied Klotz Lubricant display noted along number oil additives Klotz offering pure nitro gallon cans us relish home-brew approach its good know pure nitro available major quality source Swept away throng stepped out flow spectators settled AMS Import Inc dock Pretending Mr Average RC modeler enthralled vast selection imported ARF kits Continued page 174 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty II answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SNUF-FLERTM -3 10 decibels quieter stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss possible 300-500 RPM Increase Psnted Improves engine Idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required Weighs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers net sesilshle hubby shop ORDER OIRtCT far immediate shipment check MO visa Mc 000SEND 250 STAMP sccepted Add $2S0for UPS $200 forCOD sod t% sslestsxFOR ADDITIONAL INFO Ltsr 05111 residestAND JTEC CATALOG July1993 43 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 CRAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 CRAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 e SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card Info coat item plus $400 l$5O0 foreignfor immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD cRam 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 516 MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922ToIl Free Orders 800-247-5008 II I.lllallitSSEND OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIESCORYOUR COPY I4 Brand Names. ual ItemsITODAYI.A IExclusive Products- savings up 60% designed make project Ieasier enjoyable professional II ITO ORDER Send $100 coupon name address ADDRESSI MicroMork t386 Snyder Ave L Berketey Heights NJ 07922-t595 CITYSTATE________ ziJ $2495 CAT NO 800 ups _____ups DAILY_______________DAILY 4338 Austin Bhvd Island Park NY 11558 516/431-4127 516/889-2682 FEATURING UTW5GHT ENT CONDUIT TUBING & OWCK LOCK SUP ON FITTiNGS NO TOOLS FiJLi1 13/41I SxlO $80 Silo I lOnlO $85 $115 -S F1LE161 Ia4PI buG$95$130I lOcl0$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cars & Can Sinpped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Prloe BxlO & lOxlO Flat 540 3/4 & $45 l BxlO & lOxIC Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked 564 3/C & $82 1 3C-800 3/C-800 3/4-O 50 3/4 4003/4-60034-65034-750 P-a00P-800I 9001 5001-800P-900 P1000 P4LP40PSPFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE flBALL 314-6003/C-8503/47503y44503/4-6003/4-600 P-900P900 1 10001 7501 800P400 WE MAMJFACIURE & STOLE sEVERN OTHER SYSTEI & HAVE R5J IKE ACCESRIES ALL WITH THE n uuo Cia FAX OR MAIL IS TO ftACf VOLtA OHIER OR TO RECEFiE YOUR FREE CATALOG Puyallup/Just Continued page 43 captivating planes prefabbed balsa ply come finished attractive trim kits come tank wheels necessary accessories Mr Arnold Wratschko AMS Imports Reno Nevada charming Austrian gentleman graciously ignored phone still epoxied hand agreed talk about kits noted popularity beginners well use everyday workhorses kits made Taiwan recommends sport flying particular Id druthers would have picked Sky Hunter 40H take home has 55/2-inch wingspan takes 40-45size engine weighs completed about 53/4 pounds second choice line AMSs semiscale Cherokee about same specs Stealing heart kit show Messerschmitt 262 completed kit AMSs booth spans 82 inches body length 691/2 inches wing area staggering 1085 square inches balsa-skinned foam twin nacelles fiberglass engines used model pair Pico 90s power fans available AMS mere $999 construction done box comes could rented fairincome residence next stop wifes favorite International Paper Model booth Lou Dausey manager spent good length time discussing extensive line models castles animals birds structures like Statue Liberty Lou pleased about shows growth adamant modelers wives really made show lucrative company Lous company has grown 40 models 1100 just 15 years credits success type show As moved away looked back find wife gathering up bunch model birds proving Lous point Ikon Northwests booth surrounded lovers large scale kits case admiring fabulous Monocoupe display now traversed about half available booths decided take look swap meet building always big busy draw Puyallup interrupted short walk between buildings grab snack watched excellent demonstration helicopter flight looks wonder 174 Model Aviation NG THE DREAM COME TRUE Continuing Thank Contribute continuing list donated $10 national tund raising effort people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby see folks thank future possible due unselfish contributions will list new donors monthly names will also appear bold print membership list new museum opens 1993 Note data received AMA HO input computer between February 20 March20 1993 ,s Robert L Johnson SISol Lucania II Harry M Archuleta David Bittick Sonny C Bondi Daryl T Butcher Roger H Coleman Jonathan J Constant William T Crane Jack DePace Jason R Grisnik Robert E Grisnik Frank J Hansen James R Karmy Rick J Kurdziel Robert Lewis David D Lott Robert N Paris Richard J Rempe Michael J Sato Edward J Serio Leo H Steady Kevin Steuerwald Dale R Stier Sam E Stuard William H Tanner Leonard F Waltemath Jr Bennett K Watson Patrick Weathers Richard E Woodbridge Seth S Yoder Brad S Zoller POP UP CANOPIES $34900 1 Oxi 0 SETS UP IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS NO TOOLS REQUIRED OTHER SIZES 8x8 10x15 10x20 plot airfoils dot matrix printer FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENr EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 511 AIRFOIL FILES 26-PAGE USER MANUAL CA ceeldente $4500 Scenes orden Pleas enclose latenstlnst hank dcsft Icc US$55 Rnqahea tOMpCfl/AT apetibte tnnctec end dot estOa pAnt. OWe conpeter pAso type cOne acdeeiew specify 525 3 diska Seed check mety net CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 SCALE DOCUMLN ATION [aretAntiquelClassio Aircraft I10000 photos 1000 3-ojowO Imany rarauniquotnnn kind Isotisfaotinn guaranlend Ii2icatoing $200 US tondo L9~ L5kw Models 92sod CO 80226 faces easy see Mount Rainier R/C Society decided have outdoor demonstrations part show Just step two away helicopter demo raised artificial pond Nearly 100 kids ages enraptured buzzing darting action RC electric boats Another nice touch believe lot can learned about success endeavor observing faces people leave event vantage point obvious modelers families leaving swap meet building happy carrying away prized purchases Entering swap meet Puyallup experience difficult describe huge room dominated table after table covered modeling equipment description filled eager buyers time limited made quick tour drooling step overall impressionvery desirable items fair pricesa big draw big hit way back main building watched some exciting control line flying drew another big crowd cheering pilots after maneuver reentered primary building struck Dynaflite s /4-scale Me-109E 60-size Corsair Warhawk Spitfire sign pro claimed lightweight Proctor kits need little introduction modeling public Until youve chance visit show like view line up close bones really cant comprehend what near-perfection An appreciative group fans milled around display companys planes museum quality craft nearly mystical miniature perfection consumer show great place find out what new perhaps find out whats ahead hobby might coming spent considerable time Lanier RIC booth Bubba Spivey discussed what possibly wrong youth involvement Bubba contends pressure today youth needs someone position give some attention company will expanding its ARF line lend hand novice RC participant another tack Bubba s father has obtained original dies Veco/ Dumas free flight control line kits Using dies now producing new kits under company title Aero Engineering mentally set aside few dollars pick up FF Dakota Lanier several companies trying JET LATHES ING MACHINES CALL 800-872-6500 FOR LOWEST CSTW@ 81*6 PRICES! MAI4Y AVALA5OUc05UAc 1 III JUSI IIV tIIIIIUW yuu tAtti UUIIVCIL yUUt LdtIUetU Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops output shaft wobble * Improves servo centering * Increases usable torque * Reduces battery drain * Better servo performance planes cars boats * Free output arm case top * Guaranteed against breakage year Fits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 As above set 1$695 Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 As above set I $695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330 343 TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 ELECTRONIC MODEL SYSTEMS * Add $350 Shipping Handling ordersJj~ 22483 Mission Hills Lane * CaliforniaYorba Linda CA 92687 Residents Add 775% Sales Tax800 845-8978 Orders Only * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted714 692-1393 Info Only Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars kn nes s es copters 3 complete Product Lines Premium ultra-seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings Huge Inventory Standard us Metric Bearings Low Prices Fast Delivery Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Beanngs local hobby shop Call 14071 995-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-f ree Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order- 1407 9950i 19 send $300 catalog cityStateZip Send Ta Inca Bearing Dept c e 2304 7t4t W Palmetta Park Rd RaIny FL 33433 IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla DC KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS July1993 175 Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Guide Student Progress Logs 11/ NEW BOOK clear step step Illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Written experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RJC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby shop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRESS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounts WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RiC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 SALES AND SERVICE FOR EVERFHING R/C ERAFT MIDWEST NC 115 EAST MAIN NORTNVILLE M CRIGAN 48167 313 348 0005 FAX 5 3 340 F M*TE 923i72 72Mhz #923/53 53Mhz #923/50 50Mhz #923/27 27Mhz SMALL SIZE X 100 X 100 SHOWS ANTENNAS RFOUTPUT FITS ALL DIAMETER ANTENNAS WORKS WITH AM FM OR PCM SIMPLE SNAP-ON MOUNTING 1993 REI/ERSEM*TE Servo reversing module fits between Rx Servo Adjusts/sets neutral reverses servo direction Supplied wires add servo leads $1995 gfflJflJ*f SAE foT &flVJV atalog ACE* AIRTRONICS* ARISTO 2RAFT CIRRUS EK EUTABA EIEATHKIT HITEC* HOBBY SHACK JR* KLINE* KC PROPO* KRAFr* NOVAK PRO LINE RCD* ROYAL TOWER [lOBBIES WORLD ENGINES ETC. * FACTORY TRAINED ANIJ 4UTHORIZED* RCMA #21 TIiihirlll RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short$209 Only Also. Traditional line non-idle bar Glow Plugs Six Types 3 Heat Ranges High Performance Glow Element Blow Proof Seal Only $169 Swanson Associates___ PO Box 151 Wayne NJ 794a 07470 *WfMIL broaden its product line also overall model availability involvement years have used McCoy Series 21 engines sport flying Cox K&B Conquest 15s carrier ever build either RC FF old-timer Im convinced Ill try replica Forster 99 RJL Products acceptance fine replica outstanding example fondled exceptional Hayes Products displayed its fine accessories its booth Its management talked about possibility increased demand 1/3-scale planes prediction holds true Hayes promised would forefront product availability including motor mounts excellent line fuel tanks However big operation staff Ace R/C homey helpful willing show exactly what wanted see pleasant answering questions beginner casual RC modeler Ace offers two-channel /2Apowered delight called Grasshopper features 5212-inch foam wing weighs 20 ounces uses fiberglass arrow shaft boom rudder elevator pushrods enclosed hollow shaft Another neat feature breakaway motor mount rubber handed place allow damage control less-thanperfect landings dural landing gear also rubber-band supported Anyone heavy-handed RC flying attempts will find features indispensable list price $2995 another must-have items unofficial prize exhibitor traveling farthest distance Puyallup goes LDM Industries Tampa Florida Its primary offering line ball-bearing servo kits convert servos better life performance No Heat Trim solvent product after own heart handy liquid melts adhesive trim patches allows perfect permanent repairs using heat usually invariably creates bubbles best attempts Using solvent appears eliminate problem think should have purchased gallon radiant distaff side team steered best idea productthe Radio Glove Companys offering hooded padded affair keep hands radio warm pro tected flying boating cold weather aspect often overlook hobby model manufacturers basically enthusiasts started compa mes supply what felt needed Fourmost Products such company founder lifelong modeler happy listen what wanted needed Taking thoughts back R&D department way Fourmost comes up neat little aftermarket products love use Fourmost s owner nice chat particularly about increasing use electric power plants predicts wave future help keep flying sites latest item demountable hinge caught eye also like recoil tubing cockpit coaming what really want Christmas Mark II Fuselage Fixture Noting wife ignored request moved Ernst Manufacturing found exact item need Ernst must have mind developed its Ni-Cap simple little piece nylon connects Ni-Cd-type starting battery allows cap always remain attached battery instead pocket orin casesomewhere never discovered Regional companies such Northwest Hobby Technologies Auburn Washington hand years Puyallup highest quality car plane flight boxes companys products satisfies demanding modeler boxes well designed exceptionally well built Truly product lifetime use Next company booth mottoDesigned change way people fly company name Launcher Company builds series stooge devices Made very strong plastic fiberglass devices sold either RC control line use Attending trade show perfect way learn After viewing Pacer Techs Zap Prod ucts Robarts booths listening modelers questions picked up some literature After reviewing free material have much better understanding epoxy glass wings use hinge point hinges finally have learned incidence meter works should have During two-day show attempted wedge way constant crowd Futaba display did manage pick up its 1993 catalog Although Jam familiar its radio equipment stunned find out overlooking its line YS Futaba engines Despite hurt pride because ignorance pleased update mental reference guide new information Another reason us frequent trade shows Unless very handyand Im nothand launching RC craft hand holding transmitter other can cumbersome best Synchronized Suns Incorporated has answer problem company offers its Omni-Stand holds transmitter belt stand just might great answer handicapped pilot car boat driver Finally ran across good idea pit work Rogers Custom Products has extensive line boat plane cradles featuring adjustable padded tubing solution knotty problem handily park pride joy Also included its line nifty Radio Rack 176 Model Aviation e hate bend over choice Tall Boys series folds up easy travel storage left Puyallup great new projects mind sense wonderment quiet pledge return nearly impossible spend quality time booth display just two days however did manage pick up catalogs brochures other available materials booth provided plan spend quiet hours reviewing am no stranger trade shows Before entered semiseclusion years national sales manager two different sporting goods companies responsible trade consumer shows Syracuse New York New York City Chicago Harrisburg Pennsylvania Seattle Ive got some ideas both modelers exhibitors feel should passed First Mr Average Model Enthusiast go model exposition can get input manufacturers vital Any show vendor worth entry fee wants hear Go plan Go open mind spend time listening means take swap meet offered sure say thanks manufacturers host club entire staff wont go unnoticed Take wife family friendsthere no better way show big interesting hobby show off Puyallup Certainly wife came away amazed friendly hobbyists crossed path totally enamored first close-up giant scale Mr Manufacturer particularly smaller new cottage-type business Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit cant think exciting way show off wares Its cost-effective captive audience hand Its positive reinforcement printed advertising can lucrative Now minor suggestionif plan use visual aids such VCR monitor please try place well above eye level booth perhaps about eight feet will provide viewable platform product will still allow showgoers get display several cases Poyallup found impossible talk because gridlock booth Finally personal thanks took time talk Ill doing best return Puyallup future years tric/Kopski Continued page 98 like make Electric landing gear assemblies formed wire fact Electrics landing gear equipped Ive found over years best since gears light strong springy easily custom fitted Ive run out wire purchased years gone now find impossible make wire gear character As best can date good wire disappeared somewhere late 70s early 80s Nowadays hobby shop wire wimpyno struggle formand easily deformedlike almost landing no matter well executed Also good old stuff shiny bright tended stay way Nowadays wire dull gray tends rust relatively easily Definitely trend toward worse Now know good wire does existthere kits include get question Does anyone out know get some good old-fashioned hobby shop music wire Does manufacturer still provide good stuff other manufacturers Also anyone business custom-making formed wire landing gears good material seems once saw ad dont know Please let know Ill share info readers upcoming column Andthank Digital multimeters common sight wherever Electric flown modelers use monitor charging general purposes well Indeed shunts discussed above used DMMs Also brands models readily available low cost convenient source Radio Shack suggest best way get watch sale prices popular DMM models based large numbers Ive seen use Radio Shack 22-188 particular model has discontinued has replaced catalog #22-ififi have several former latter however have examined newer model carefully local Radio Shack Im convinced what follows very nearly directly applicableexcept noted Modelers use either meter know has shortcomingthe lack fold-up stand Often its very difficult read meter its lying flat frequently use several time benchmaking annoyance multiple situation got frustrated just come up convenient workable stand spent considerable development effort doing investment having made its appropriate share everyone photos sketches provide almost info First suggest cut form small plate according drawing used scrap Formica countertop material suspect blank phenolic printed circuit board would work well no success using wood metal Having spent lot effort getting dimensions right encourage follow drawing carefully size shape piece such make wire stand very easy fold unfold Make sure its accurate sure carefully sand edges very smooth fine paper SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAliARIF INDWJflIIAITY OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $350 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS July1993 177 OUR 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PROMPT SHIPMENT ON VISA/MC RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE \ Polarized Wrap around sunglasses fit over glasses can worn separately Ideal model flying activities Retail NJ Res Add $1895$090 Tax Introductory Price $1495$300S&H Free Carrying Case Club Discounts Available! Special 2 Pair $3400 Del Immediate Del Grey/Amber Send check money order R/C EntejPrises 46 Ronald errace Springfield NJ 07081 201376-6258
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
Page Numbers: 41, 42, 43, 174, 175, 176, 177
Going Puyallup An in-depth report 12th annual trade show U Joe Just N THE NORTHWEST often hears following question goin Puyallup Now Puyallup pronounced pew-al-up moderatesized city south Seattle Washington modelers phrase going Puyallup means attending annual Northwest Radio Control Model Exposition dates 12th annual affair January 30 31 year held Western Washington Fairgrounds traditional location trade demonstration exhibition show rated eighth-largest fair USA Planning running responsibility show tasks Mount Rainier RIC Society year Puyallup bigger better ever Model Aviation magazine telephoned cool gray day asked would like attend report trade show typical modelers viewpoint Noting epoxied hand phone during conversation convinced least partly typical agreed attend pursue what show offer modeler exhibitor So tape recorder pad camera impressive hardwaremuzzle loaders pistols other assorted firearms wife raised questioning eyebrow spite assurances must firearms show exhibition halls doubted express dissatisfaction AMA vice presidents Somewhat surprise correct 1993 Puyallup located two new buildings using ground second floors other completely taken up RC car racetrack swap meet booths visit cummenced upper level main building Area clubs set up booths along outer walls leaving vast area static model displays Boats cars aircraft sizes disciplines filled table after table some impressive models Ive ever seen setup gave us opportunity see beauties up close waist level model presented labels indicating owner/builder type model pertinent information never ceases amaze much building talent show like brings out very best best Iron-on finish LDM industriesa spectacular example Tampa Florida 1DM traveled farthest exhibit hand wife made 200-mile trip Puyallup first impression huge free parking lots made fairly easy tremendous number cars move quickly area lot spied license plates Oregon Utah Montana Idaho Nevada California British Columbia Walking short distance toward exhibition halls noted large contingent burly backwoods types carrying some about 130 exhibitors review cast ballots Best Show award returned main floor checked out AMA booth good crowd specific questions answered dispatch accuracy questions would have wait time become typical modeler What new what direction favorite hobby headed next stop interest Miller RC Products booth Hap Miller showing series belt reduction systems electric starters Providing 41 ratio devices give greater torque large engines such SuperTigre 3000 similar power plants Hap indicated product used primary unit starting engines Madera races asked him viewed future hobby graciously answered Oh its growing Its growing leaps bounds No new trends Its still power July 1993 41 gracious Hazel Sig tells Joe Just Sig Manufacturing plans expand its CL line accommodate increasing demand Ikon Northwest boothadmiring spectators builders large-scale models surrounded magnificent Monocoupe airplanes gliders free flightall-around enthusiasm continued wedging way through crowd Feather Cut Company complete line hot-wire cutting support equipment displayed demonstrated activity large group modelers apparent companys line successful accepted Hacking slashing way stopped McDaniels booth makers Ni-Starter large selection handy GbDrivers display Personnel busy showing products noted set up provide on-site service repair needed provided nice back up product feeling booth McDaniels navigation lights struck eye great feature classy project went Minimax Enterprise booth became enraptured Minimax-700 two-meter sailplane Trying hide play mouse totally impressed evident quality kit parts machine cut die cut kit designed Ron Parcells machinist trade As watched clearly evident easily perfectly kit could built economically priced kit would great way enter silent flight seized opportunity during demon stration lull ask about future RC sailplane activity reply Ron stated believe growth RC gliders will become what should Its beginners point getting started RC hobby Its opportunity build able fly successfully because its slow dont have much money invested would power plane example could build glider fly radio everything about $120 power plane youre about $300 Noting size crowds booth may right Pondering above traveled Sig booth company features everything average modeler could possibly wantfrom peanut giant scale between 42 Model Aviation cher Company manufactures strong plastic fiberglass control line stooges RC versions also available Drl Mike Brewer models helped acquaint public results model-building skills typical booth displaytwo days hardly enough time see sure have plan visit trade show Jay Mealy AMAs PR department chats fields questions modelers visiting AMAs boothalways bustling panoramic view swap meetalways big draw Puyallup other trade show have swap meet super way teach companions what big interesting hobby about viewing Ninja Samurai sailpianes crowd parted chance pop recorder Hazel Sigs face Hazel politely answered questions chatted about future hobby has observed increasing demand control line equipment Sig has plans some new kits fill expanding popularity phase hobby Noting Sigs success Ninja Samurai sailplane kits feels sailplanes will continue large part RC market wandered along away Sig booth feeling overall state future hobby healthy next stop speaking health KDI Company KDI offers Hush Puppy rubber muffler keep hearing good shape special interest Mr Klean power chamber extension tube KDI folks claim lower exhaust note frequency tuned pipelike power gain well added benefit keeping messy exhaust residue off plane An added featureMr Klean easily installed existing engine mufflers feel could low-cost easy approach control line stunt tuned-pipe experimentation plan give try Increasing popularity unlimited R/C Air Races Madera California folks behind scenes Madera 93 including David Bridi hand undaunted questions asked what thought about show David said real good show particularly nice weekend like really brings down Canadian modelers David went comment some exciting changes unlimited RC racing 42%-size class Formula aircraft will pace planes Madera 93 full racing class type 1994 noted AT-6 class will very popular four separate race dates sites 1993 followed crowd Byron Originals booth Known worldwide large impressive line Byron Originals speaks itself However pleased find average modeler like can find Byron quality smaller plane 60-size version Russian Sukhoi should big hit Modestly priced Sukhoi will provide Byron quality pleasure modelers inclined try companys giant scale fleet Turning corner spied Klotz Lubricant display noted along number oil additives Klotz offering pure nitro gallon cans us relish home-brew approach its good know pure nitro available major quality source Swept away throng stepped out flow spectators settled AMS Import Inc dock Pretending Mr Average RC modeler enthralled vast selection imported ARF kits Continued page 174 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty II answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SNUF-FLERTM -3 10 decibels quieter stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss possible 300-500 RPM Increase Psnted Improves engine Idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required Weighs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers net sesilshle hubby shop ORDER OIRtCT far immediate shipment check MO visa Mc 000SEND 250 STAMP sccepted Add $2S0for UPS $200 forCOD sod t% sslestsxFOR ADDITIONAL INFO Ltsr 05111 residestAND JTEC CATALOG July1993 43 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 CRAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 CRAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 e SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card Info coat item plus $400 l$5O0 foreignfor immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD cRam 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 516 MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922ToIl Free Orders 800-247-5008 II I.lllallitSSEND OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIESCORYOUR COPY I4 Brand Names. ual ItemsITODAYI.A IExclusive Products- savings up 60% designed make project Ieasier enjoyable professional II ITO ORDER Send $100 coupon name address ADDRESSI MicroMork t386 Snyder Ave L Berketey Heights NJ 07922-t595 CITYSTATE________ ziJ $2495 CAT NO 800 ups _____ups DAILY_______________DAILY 4338 Austin Bhvd Island Park NY 11558 516/431-4127 516/889-2682 FEATURING UTW5GHT ENT CONDUIT TUBING & OWCK LOCK SUP ON FITTiNGS NO TOOLS FiJLi1 13/41I SxlO $80 Silo I lOnlO $85 $115 -S F1LE161 Ia4PI buG$95$130I lOcl0$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cars & Can Sinpped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Prloe BxlO & lOxlO Flat 540 3/4 & $45 l BxlO & lOxIC Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked 564 3/C & $82 1 3C-800 3/C-800 3/4-O 50 3/4 4003/4-60034-65034-750 P-a00P-800I 9001 5001-800P-900 P1000 P4LP40PSPFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE flBALL 314-6003/C-8503/47503y44503/4-6003/4-600 P-900P900 1 10001 7501 800P400 WE MAMJFACIURE & STOLE sEVERN OTHER SYSTEI & HAVE R5J IKE ACCESRIES ALL WITH THE n uuo Cia FAX OR MAIL IS TO ftACf VOLtA OHIER OR TO RECEFiE YOUR FREE CATALOG Puyallup/Just Continued page 43 captivating planes prefabbed balsa ply come finished attractive trim kits come tank wheels necessary accessories Mr Arnold Wratschko AMS Imports Reno Nevada charming Austrian gentleman graciously ignored phone still epoxied hand agreed talk about kits noted popularity beginners well use everyday workhorses kits made Taiwan recommends sport flying particular Id druthers would have picked Sky Hunter 40H take home has 55/2-inch wingspan takes 40-45size engine weighs completed about 53/4 pounds second choice line AMSs semiscale Cherokee about same specs Stealing heart kit show Messerschmitt 262 completed kit AMSs booth spans 82 inches body length 691/2 inches wing area staggering 1085 square inches balsa-skinned foam twin nacelles fiberglass engines used model pair Pico 90s power fans available AMS mere $999 construction done box comes could rented fairincome residence next stop wifes favorite International Paper Model booth Lou Dausey manager spent good length time discussing extensive line models castles animals birds structures like Statue Liberty Lou pleased about shows growth adamant modelers wives really made show lucrative company Lous company has grown 40 models 1100 just 15 years credits success type show As moved away looked back find wife gathering up bunch model birds proving Lous point Ikon Northwests booth surrounded lovers large scale kits case admiring fabulous Monocoupe display now traversed about half available booths decided take look swap meet building always big busy draw Puyallup interrupted short walk between buildings grab snack watched excellent demonstration helicopter flight looks wonder 174 Model Aviation NG THE DREAM COME TRUE Continuing Thank Contribute continuing list donated $10 national tund raising effort people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby see folks thank future possible due unselfish contributions will list new donors monthly names will also appear bold print membership list new museum opens 1993 Note data received AMA HO input computer between February 20 March20 1993 ,s Robert L Johnson SISol Lucania II Harry M Archuleta David Bittick Sonny C Bondi Daryl T Butcher Roger H Coleman Jonathan J Constant William T Crane Jack DePace Jason R Grisnik Robert E Grisnik Frank J Hansen James R Karmy Rick J Kurdziel Robert Lewis David D Lott Robert N Paris Richard J Rempe Michael J Sato Edward J Serio Leo H Steady Kevin Steuerwald Dale R Stier Sam E Stuard William H Tanner Leonard F Waltemath Jr Bennett K Watson Patrick Weathers Richard E Woodbridge Seth S Yoder Brad S Zoller POP UP CANOPIES $34900 1 Oxi 0 SETS UP IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS NO TOOLS REQUIRED OTHER SIZES 8x8 10x15 10x20 plot airfoils dot matrix printer FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENr EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 511 AIRFOIL FILES 26-PAGE USER MANUAL CA ceeldente $4500 Scenes orden Pleas enclose latenstlnst hank dcsft Icc US$55 Rnqahea tOMpCfl/AT apetibte tnnctec end dot estOa pAnt. OWe conpeter pAso type cOne acdeeiew specify 525 3 diska Seed check mety net CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 SCALE DOCUMLN ATION [aretAntiquelClassio Aircraft I10000 photos 1000 3-ojowO Imany rarauniquotnnn kind Isotisfaotinn guaranlend Ii2icatoing $200 US tondo L9~ L5kw Models 92sod CO 80226 faces easy see Mount Rainier R/C Society decided have outdoor demonstrations part show Just step two away helicopter demo raised artificial pond Nearly 100 kids ages enraptured buzzing darting action RC electric boats Another nice touch believe lot can learned about success endeavor observing faces people leave event vantage point obvious modelers families leaving swap meet building happy carrying away prized purchases Entering swap meet Puyallup experience difficult describe huge room dominated table after table covered modeling equipment description filled eager buyers time limited made quick tour drooling step overall impressionvery desirable items fair pricesa big draw big hit way back main building watched some exciting control line flying drew another big crowd cheering pilots after maneuver reentered primary building struck Dynaflite s /4-scale Me-109E 60-size Corsair Warhawk Spitfire sign pro claimed lightweight Proctor kits need little introduction modeling public Until youve chance visit show like view line up close bones really cant comprehend what near-perfection An appreciative group fans milled around display companys planes museum quality craft nearly mystical miniature perfection consumer show great place find out what new perhaps find out whats ahead hobby might coming spent considerable time Lanier RIC booth Bubba Spivey discussed what possibly wrong youth involvement Bubba contends pressure today youth needs someone position give some attention company will expanding its ARF line lend hand novice RC participant another tack Bubba s father has obtained original dies Veco/ Dumas free flight control line kits Using dies now producing new kits under company title Aero Engineering mentally set aside few dollars pick up FF Dakota Lanier several companies trying JET LATHES ING MACHINES CALL 800-872-6500 FOR LOWEST CSTW@ 81*6 PRICES! MAI4Y AVALA5OUc05UAc 1 III JUSI IIV tIIIIIUW yuu tAtti UUIIVCIL yUUt LdtIUetU Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops output shaft wobble * Improves servo centering * Increases usable torque * Reduces battery drain * Better servo performance planes cars boats * Free output arm case top * Guaranteed against breakage year Fits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 As above set 1$695 Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 As above set I $695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330 343 TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 ELECTRONIC MODEL SYSTEMS * Add $350 Shipping Handling ordersJj~ 22483 Mission Hills Lane * CaliforniaYorba Linda CA 92687 Residents Add 775% Sales Tax800 845-8978 Orders Only * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted714 692-1393 Info Only Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars kn nes s es copters 3 complete Product Lines Premium ultra-seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings Huge Inventory Standard us Metric Bearings Low Prices Fast Delivery Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Beanngs local hobby shop Call 14071 995-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-f ree Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order- 1407 9950i 19 send $300 catalog cityStateZip Send Ta Inca Bearing Dept c e 2304 7t4t W Palmetta Park Rd RaIny FL 33433 IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla DC KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS July1993 175 Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Guide Student Progress Logs 11/ NEW BOOK clear step step Illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Written experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RJC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby shop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRESS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounts WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RiC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 SALES AND SERVICE FOR EVERFHING R/C ERAFT MIDWEST NC 115 EAST MAIN NORTNVILLE M CRIGAN 48167 313 348 0005 FAX 5 3 340 F M*TE 923i72 72Mhz #923/53 53Mhz #923/50 50Mhz #923/27 27Mhz SMALL SIZE X 100 X 100 SHOWS ANTENNAS RFOUTPUT FITS ALL DIAMETER ANTENNAS WORKS WITH AM FM OR PCM SIMPLE SNAP-ON MOUNTING 1993 REI/ERSEM*TE Servo reversing module fits between Rx Servo Adjusts/sets neutral reverses servo direction Supplied wires add servo leads $1995 gfflJflJ*f SAE foT &flVJV atalog ACE* AIRTRONICS* ARISTO 2RAFT CIRRUS EK EUTABA EIEATHKIT HITEC* HOBBY SHACK JR* KLINE* KC PROPO* KRAFr* NOVAK PRO LINE RCD* ROYAL TOWER [lOBBIES WORLD ENGINES ETC. * FACTORY TRAINED ANIJ 4UTHORIZED* RCMA #21 TIiihirlll RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short$209 Only Also. Traditional line non-idle bar Glow Plugs Six Types 3 Heat Ranges High Performance Glow Element Blow Proof Seal Only $169 Swanson Associates___ PO Box 151 Wayne NJ 794a 07470 *WfMIL broaden its product line also overall model availability involvement years have used McCoy Series 21 engines sport flying Cox K&B Conquest 15s carrier ever build either RC FF old-timer Im convinced Ill try replica Forster 99 RJL Products acceptance fine replica outstanding example fondled exceptional Hayes Products displayed its fine accessories its booth Its management talked about possibility increased demand 1/3-scale planes prediction holds true Hayes promised would forefront product availability including motor mounts excellent line fuel tanks However big operation staff Ace R/C homey helpful willing show exactly what wanted see pleasant answering questions beginner casual RC modeler Ace offers two-channel /2Apowered delight called Grasshopper features 5212-inch foam wing weighs 20 ounces uses fiberglass arrow shaft boom rudder elevator pushrods enclosed hollow shaft Another neat feature breakaway motor mount rubber handed place allow damage control less-thanperfect landings dural landing gear also rubber-band supported Anyone heavy-handed RC flying attempts will find features indispensable list price $2995 another must-have items unofficial prize exhibitor traveling farthest distance Puyallup goes LDM Industries Tampa Florida Its primary offering line ball-bearing servo kits convert servos better life performance No Heat Trim solvent product after own heart handy liquid melts adhesive trim patches allows perfect permanent repairs using heat usually invariably creates bubbles best attempts Using solvent appears eliminate problem think should have purchased gallon radiant distaff side team steered best idea productthe Radio Glove Companys offering hooded padded affair keep hands radio warm pro tected flying boating cold weather aspect often overlook hobby model manufacturers basically enthusiasts started compa mes supply what felt needed Fourmost Products such company founder lifelong modeler happy listen what wanted needed Taking thoughts back R&D department way Fourmost comes up neat little aftermarket products love use Fourmost s owner nice chat particularly about increasing use electric power plants predicts wave future help keep flying sites latest item demountable hinge caught eye also like recoil tubing cockpit coaming what really want Christmas Mark II Fuselage Fixture Noting wife ignored request moved Ernst Manufacturing found exact item need Ernst must have mind developed its Ni-Cap simple little piece nylon connects Ni-Cd-type starting battery allows cap always remain attached battery instead pocket orin casesomewhere never discovered Regional companies such Northwest Hobby Technologies Auburn Washington hand years Puyallup highest quality car plane flight boxes companys products satisfies demanding modeler boxes well designed exceptionally well built Truly product lifetime use Next company booth mottoDesigned change way people fly company name Launcher Company builds series stooge devices Made very strong plastic fiberglass devices sold either RC control line use Attending trade show perfect way learn After viewing Pacer Techs Zap Prod ucts Robarts booths listening modelers questions picked up some literature After reviewing free material have much better understanding epoxy glass wings use hinge point hinges finally have learned incidence meter works should have During two-day show attempted wedge way constant crowd Futaba display did manage pick up its 1993 catalog Although Jam familiar its radio equipment stunned find out overlooking its line YS Futaba engines Despite hurt pride because ignorance pleased update mental reference guide new information Another reason us frequent trade shows Unless very handyand Im nothand launching RC craft hand holding transmitter other can cumbersome best Synchronized Suns Incorporated has answer problem company offers its Omni-Stand holds transmitter belt stand just might great answer handicapped pilot car boat driver Finally ran across good idea pit work Rogers Custom Products has extensive line boat plane cradles featuring adjustable padded tubing solution knotty problem handily park pride joy Also included its line nifty Radio Rack 176 Model Aviation e hate bend over choice Tall Boys series folds up easy travel storage left Puyallup great new projects mind sense wonderment quiet pledge return nearly impossible spend quality time booth display just two days however did manage pick up catalogs brochures other available materials booth provided plan spend quiet hours reviewing am no stranger trade shows Before entered semiseclusion years national sales manager two different sporting goods companies responsible trade consumer shows Syracuse New York New York City Chicago Harrisburg Pennsylvania Seattle Ive got some ideas both modelers exhibitors feel should passed First Mr Average Model Enthusiast go model exposition can get input manufacturers vital Any show vendor worth entry fee wants hear Go plan Go open mind spend time listening means take swap meet offered sure say thanks manufacturers host club entire staff wont go unnoticed Take wife family friendsthere no better way show big interesting hobby show off Puyallup Certainly wife came away amazed friendly hobbyists crossed path totally enamored first close-up giant scale Mr Manufacturer particularly smaller new cottage-type business Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit cant think exciting way show off wares Its cost-effective captive audience hand Its positive reinforcement printed advertising can lucrative Now minor suggestionif plan use visual aids such VCR monitor please try place well above eye level booth perhaps about eight feet will provide viewable platform product will still allow showgoers get display several cases Poyallup found impossible talk because gridlock booth Finally personal thanks took time talk Ill doing best return Puyallup future years tric/Kopski Continued page 98 like make Electric landing gear assemblies formed wire fact Electrics landing gear equipped Ive found over years best since gears light strong springy easily custom fitted Ive run out wire purchased years gone now find impossible make wire gear character As best can date good wire disappeared somewhere late 70s early 80s Nowadays hobby shop wire wimpyno struggle formand easily deformedlike almost landing no matter well executed Also good old stuff shiny bright tended stay way Nowadays wire dull gray tends rust relatively easily Definitely trend toward worse Now know good wire does existthere kits include get question Does anyone out know get some good old-fashioned hobby shop music wire Does manufacturer still provide good stuff other manufacturers Also anyone business custom-making formed wire landing gears good material seems once saw ad dont know Please let know Ill share info readers upcoming column Andthank Digital multimeters common sight wherever Electric flown modelers use monitor charging general purposes well Indeed shunts discussed above used DMMs Also brands models readily available low cost convenient source Radio Shack suggest best way get watch sale prices popular DMM models based large numbers Ive seen use Radio Shack 22-188 particular model has discontinued has replaced catalog #22-ififi have several former latter however have examined newer model carefully local Radio Shack Im convinced what follows very nearly directly applicableexcept noted Modelers use either meter know has shortcomingthe lack fold-up stand Often its very difficult read meter its lying flat frequently use several time benchmaking annoyance multiple situation got frustrated just come up convenient workable stand spent considerable development effort doing investment having made its appropriate share everyone photos sketches provide almost info First suggest cut form small plate according drawing used scrap Formica countertop material suspect blank phenolic printed circuit board would work well no success using wood metal Having spent lot effort getting dimensions right encourage follow drawing carefully size shape piece such make wire stand very easy fold unfold Make sure its accurate sure carefully sand edges very smooth fine paper SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAliARIF INDWJflIIAITY OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $350 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS July1993 177 OUR 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PROMPT SHIPMENT ON VISA/MC RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE \ Polarized Wrap around sunglasses fit over glasses can worn separately Ideal model flying activities Retail NJ Res Add $1895$090 Tax Introductory Price $1495$300S&H Free Carrying Case Club Discounts Available! Special 2 Pair $3400 Del Immediate Del Grey/Amber Send check money order R/C EntejPrises 46 Ronald errace Springfield NJ 07081 201376-6258
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
Page Numbers: 41, 42, 43, 174, 175, 176, 177
Going Puyallup An in-depth report 12th annual trade show U Joe Just N THE NORTHWEST often hears following question goin Puyallup Now Puyallup pronounced pew-al-up moderatesized city south Seattle Washington modelers phrase going Puyallup means attending annual Northwest Radio Control Model Exposition dates 12th annual affair January 30 31 year held Western Washington Fairgrounds traditional location trade demonstration exhibition show rated eighth-largest fair USA Planning running responsibility show tasks Mount Rainier RIC Society year Puyallup bigger better ever Model Aviation magazine telephoned cool gray day asked would like attend report trade show typical modelers viewpoint Noting epoxied hand phone during conversation convinced least partly typical agreed attend pursue what show offer modeler exhibitor So tape recorder pad camera impressive hardwaremuzzle loaders pistols other assorted firearms wife raised questioning eyebrow spite assurances must firearms show exhibition halls doubted express dissatisfaction AMA vice presidents Somewhat surprise correct 1993 Puyallup located two new buildings using ground second floors other completely taken up RC car racetrack swap meet booths visit cummenced upper level main building Area clubs set up booths along outer walls leaving vast area static model displays Boats cars aircraft sizes disciplines filled table after table some impressive models Ive ever seen setup gave us opportunity see beauties up close waist level model presented labels indicating owner/builder type model pertinent information never ceases amaze much building talent show like brings out very best best Iron-on finish LDM industriesa spectacular example Tampa Florida 1DM traveled farthest exhibit hand wife made 200-mile trip Puyallup first impression huge free parking lots made fairly easy tremendous number cars move quickly area lot spied license plates Oregon Utah Montana Idaho Nevada California British Columbia Walking short distance toward exhibition halls noted large contingent burly backwoods types carrying some about 130 exhibitors review cast ballots Best Show award returned main floor checked out AMA booth good crowd specific questions answered dispatch accuracy questions would have wait time become typical modeler What new what direction favorite hobby headed next stop interest Miller RC Products booth Hap Miller showing series belt reduction systems electric starters Providing 41 ratio devices give greater torque large engines such SuperTigre 3000 similar power plants Hap indicated product used primary unit starting engines Madera races asked him viewed future hobby graciously answered Oh its growing Its growing leaps bounds No new trends Its still power July 1993 41 gracious Hazel Sig tells Joe Just Sig Manufacturing plans expand its CL line accommodate increasing demand Ikon Northwest boothadmiring spectators builders large-scale models surrounded magnificent Monocoupe airplanes gliders free flightall-around enthusiasm continued wedging way through crowd Feather Cut Company complete line hot-wire cutting support equipment displayed demonstrated activity large group modelers apparent companys line successful accepted Hacking slashing way stopped McDaniels booth makers Ni-Starter large selection handy GbDrivers display Personnel busy showing products noted set up provide on-site service repair needed provided nice back up product feeling booth McDaniels navigation lights struck eye great feature classy project went Minimax Enterprise booth became enraptured Minimax-700 two-meter sailplane Trying hide play mouse totally impressed evident quality kit parts machine cut die cut kit designed Ron Parcells machinist trade As watched clearly evident easily perfectly kit could built economically priced kit would great way enter silent flight seized opportunity during demon stration lull ask about future RC sailplane activity reply Ron stated believe growth RC gliders will become what should Its beginners point getting started RC hobby Its opportunity build able fly successfully because its slow dont have much money invested would power plane example could build glider fly radio everything about $120 power plane youre about $300 Noting size crowds booth may right Pondering above traveled Sig booth company features everything average modeler could possibly wantfrom peanut giant scale between 42 Model Aviation cher Company manufactures strong plastic fiberglass control line stooges RC versions also available Drl Mike Brewer models helped acquaint public results model-building skills typical booth displaytwo days hardly enough time see sure have plan visit trade show Jay Mealy AMAs PR department chats fields questions modelers visiting AMAs boothalways bustling panoramic view swap meetalways big draw Puyallup other trade show have swap meet super way teach companions what big interesting hobby about viewing Ninja Samurai sailpianes crowd parted chance pop recorder Hazel Sigs face Hazel politely answered questions chatted about future hobby has observed increasing demand control line equipment Sig has plans some new kits fill expanding popularity phase hobby Noting Sigs success Ninja Samurai sailplane kits feels sailplanes will continue large part RC market wandered along away Sig booth feeling overall state future hobby healthy next stop speaking health KDI Company KDI offers Hush Puppy rubber muffler keep hearing good shape special interest Mr Klean power chamber extension tube KDI folks claim lower exhaust note frequency tuned pipelike power gain well added benefit keeping messy exhaust residue off plane An added featureMr Klean easily installed existing engine mufflers feel could low-cost easy approach control line stunt tuned-pipe experimentation plan give try Increasing popularity unlimited R/C Air Races Madera California folks behind scenes Madera 93 including David Bridi hand undaunted questions asked what thought about show David said real good show particularly nice weekend like really brings down Canadian modelers David went comment some exciting changes unlimited RC racing 42%-size class Formula aircraft will pace planes Madera 93 full racing class type 1994 noted AT-6 class will very popular four separate race dates sites 1993 followed crowd Byron Originals booth Known worldwide large impressive line Byron Originals speaks itself However pleased find average modeler like can find Byron quality smaller plane 60-size version Russian Sukhoi should big hit Modestly priced Sukhoi will provide Byron quality pleasure modelers inclined try companys giant scale fleet Turning corner spied Klotz Lubricant display noted along number oil additives Klotz offering pure nitro gallon cans us relish home-brew approach its good know pure nitro available major quality source Swept away throng stepped out flow spectators settled AMS Import Inc dock Pretending Mr Average RC modeler enthralled vast selection imported ARF kits Continued page 174 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty II answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SNUF-FLERTM -3 10 decibels quieter stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss possible 300-500 RPM Increase Psnted Improves engine Idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required Weighs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers net sesilshle hubby shop ORDER OIRtCT far immediate shipment check MO visa Mc 000SEND 250 STAMP sccepted Add $2S0for UPS $200 forCOD sod t% sslestsxFOR ADDITIONAL INFO Ltsr 05111 residestAND JTEC CATALOG July1993 43 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 CRAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 CRAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 e SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card Info coat item plus $400 l$5O0 foreignfor immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD cRam 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 516 MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922ToIl Free Orders 800-247-5008 II I.lllallitSSEND OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIESCORYOUR COPY I4 Brand Names. ual ItemsITODAYI.A IExclusive Products- savings up 60% designed make project Ieasier enjoyable professional II ITO ORDER Send $100 coupon name address ADDRESSI MicroMork t386 Snyder Ave L Berketey Heights NJ 07922-t595 CITYSTATE________ ziJ $2495 CAT NO 800 ups _____ups DAILY_______________DAILY 4338 Austin Bhvd Island Park NY 11558 516/431-4127 516/889-2682 FEATURING UTW5GHT ENT CONDUIT TUBING & OWCK LOCK SUP ON FITTiNGS NO TOOLS FiJLi1 13/41I SxlO $80 Silo I lOnlO $85 $115 -S F1LE161 Ia4PI buG$95$130I lOcl0$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cars & Can Sinpped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Prloe BxlO & lOxlO Flat 540 3/4 & $45 l BxlO & lOxIC Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked 564 3/C & $82 1 3C-800 3/C-800 3/4-O 50 3/4 4003/4-60034-65034-750 P-a00P-800I 9001 5001-800P-900 P1000 P4LP40PSPFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE flBALL 314-6003/C-8503/47503y44503/4-6003/4-600 P-900P900 1 10001 7501 800P400 WE MAMJFACIURE & STOLE sEVERN OTHER SYSTEI & HAVE R5J IKE ACCESRIES ALL WITH THE n uuo Cia FAX OR MAIL IS TO ftACf VOLtA OHIER OR TO RECEFiE YOUR FREE CATALOG Puyallup/Just Continued page 43 captivating planes prefabbed balsa ply come finished attractive trim kits come tank wheels necessary accessories Mr Arnold Wratschko AMS Imports Reno Nevada charming Austrian gentleman graciously ignored phone still epoxied hand agreed talk about kits noted popularity beginners well use everyday workhorses kits made Taiwan recommends sport flying particular Id druthers would have picked Sky Hunter 40H take home has 55/2-inch wingspan takes 40-45size engine weighs completed about 53/4 pounds second choice line AMSs semiscale Cherokee about same specs Stealing heart kit show Messerschmitt 262 completed kit AMSs booth spans 82 inches body length 691/2 inches wing area staggering 1085 square inches balsa-skinned foam twin nacelles fiberglass engines used model pair Pico 90s power fans available AMS mere $999 construction done box comes could rented fairincome residence next stop wifes favorite International Paper Model booth Lou Dausey manager spent good length time discussing extensive line models castles animals birds structures like Statue Liberty Lou pleased about shows growth adamant modelers wives really made show lucrative company Lous company has grown 40 models 1100 just 15 years credits success type show As moved away looked back find wife gathering up bunch model birds proving Lous point Ikon Northwests booth surrounded lovers large scale kits case admiring fabulous Monocoupe display now traversed about half available booths decided take look swap meet building always big busy draw Puyallup interrupted short walk between buildings grab snack watched excellent demonstration helicopter flight looks wonder 174 Model Aviation NG THE DREAM COME TRUE Continuing Thank Contribute continuing list donated $10 national tund raising effort people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby see folks thank future possible due unselfish contributions will list new donors monthly names will also appear bold print membership list new museum opens 1993 Note data received AMA HO input computer between February 20 March20 1993 ,s Robert L Johnson SISol Lucania II Harry M Archuleta David Bittick Sonny C Bondi Daryl T Butcher Roger H Coleman Jonathan J Constant William T Crane Jack DePace Jason R Grisnik Robert E Grisnik Frank J Hansen James R Karmy Rick J Kurdziel Robert Lewis David D Lott Robert N Paris Richard J Rempe Michael J Sato Edward J Serio Leo H Steady Kevin Steuerwald Dale R Stier Sam E Stuard William H Tanner Leonard F Waltemath Jr Bennett K Watson Patrick Weathers Richard E Woodbridge Seth S Yoder Brad S Zoller POP UP CANOPIES $34900 1 Oxi 0 SETS UP IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS NO TOOLS REQUIRED OTHER SIZES 8x8 10x15 10x20 plot airfoils dot matrix printer FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENr EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 511 AIRFOIL FILES 26-PAGE USER MANUAL CA ceeldente $4500 Scenes orden Pleas enclose latenstlnst hank dcsft Icc US$55 Rnqahea tOMpCfl/AT apetibte tnnctec end dot estOa pAnt. OWe conpeter pAso type cOne acdeeiew specify 525 3 diska Seed check mety net CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 SCALE DOCUMLN ATION [aretAntiquelClassio Aircraft I10000 photos 1000 3-ojowO Imany rarauniquotnnn kind Isotisfaotinn guaranlend Ii2icatoing $200 US tondo L9~ L5kw Models 92sod CO 80226 faces easy see Mount Rainier R/C Society decided have outdoor demonstrations part show Just step two away helicopter demo raised artificial pond Nearly 100 kids ages enraptured buzzing darting action RC electric boats Another nice touch believe lot can learned about success endeavor observing faces people leave event vantage point obvious modelers families leaving swap meet building happy carrying away prized purchases Entering swap meet Puyallup experience difficult describe huge room dominated table after table covered modeling equipment description filled eager buyers time limited made quick tour drooling step overall impressionvery desirable items fair pricesa big draw big hit way back main building watched some exciting control line flying drew another big crowd cheering pilots after maneuver reentered primary building struck Dynaflite s /4-scale Me-109E 60-size Corsair Warhawk Spitfire sign pro claimed lightweight Proctor kits need little introduction modeling public Until youve chance visit show like view line up close bones really cant comprehend what near-perfection An appreciative group fans milled around display companys planes museum quality craft nearly mystical miniature perfection consumer show great place find out what new perhaps find out whats ahead hobby might coming spent considerable time Lanier RIC booth Bubba Spivey discussed what possibly wrong youth involvement Bubba contends pressure today youth needs someone position give some attention company will expanding its ARF line lend hand novice RC participant another tack Bubba s father has obtained original dies Veco/ Dumas free flight control line kits Using dies now producing new kits under company title Aero Engineering mentally set aside few dollars pick up FF Dakota Lanier several companies trying JET LATHES ING MACHINES CALL 800-872-6500 FOR LOWEST CSTW@ 81*6 PRICES! MAI4Y AVALA5OUc05UAc 1 III JUSI IIV tIIIIIUW yuu tAtti UUIIVCIL yUUt LdtIUetU Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops output shaft wobble * Improves servo centering * Increases usable torque * Reduces battery drain * Better servo performance planes cars boats * Free output arm case top * Guaranteed against breakage year Fits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 As above set 1$695 Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 As above set I $695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330 343 TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 ELECTRONIC MODEL SYSTEMS * Add $350 Shipping Handling ordersJj~ 22483 Mission Hills Lane * CaliforniaYorba Linda CA 92687 Residents Add 775% Sales Tax800 845-8978 Orders Only * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted714 692-1393 Info Only Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars kn nes s es copters 3 complete Product Lines Premium ultra-seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings Huge Inventory Standard us Metric Bearings Low Prices Fast Delivery Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Beanngs local hobby shop Call 14071 995-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-f ree Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order- 1407 9950i 19 send $300 catalog cityStateZip Send Ta Inca Bearing Dept c e 2304 7t4t W Palmetta Park Rd RaIny FL 33433 IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla DC KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS July1993 175 Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Guide Student Progress Logs 11/ NEW BOOK clear step step Illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Written experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RJC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby shop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRESS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounts WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RiC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 SALES AND SERVICE FOR EVERFHING R/C ERAFT MIDWEST NC 115 EAST MAIN NORTNVILLE M CRIGAN 48167 313 348 0005 FAX 5 3 340 F M*TE 923i72 72Mhz #923/53 53Mhz #923/50 50Mhz #923/27 27Mhz SMALL SIZE X 100 X 100 SHOWS ANTENNAS RFOUTPUT FITS ALL DIAMETER ANTENNAS WORKS WITH AM FM OR PCM SIMPLE SNAP-ON MOUNTING 1993 REI/ERSEM*TE Servo reversing module fits between Rx Servo Adjusts/sets neutral reverses servo direction Supplied wires add servo leads $1995 gfflJflJ*f SAE foT &flVJV atalog ACE* AIRTRONICS* ARISTO 2RAFT CIRRUS EK EUTABA EIEATHKIT HITEC* HOBBY SHACK JR* KLINE* KC PROPO* KRAFr* NOVAK PRO LINE RCD* ROYAL TOWER [lOBBIES WORLD ENGINES ETC. * FACTORY TRAINED ANIJ 4UTHORIZED* RCMA #21 TIiihirlll RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short$209 Only Also. Traditional line non-idle bar Glow Plugs Six Types 3 Heat Ranges High Performance Glow Element Blow Proof Seal Only $169 Swanson Associates___ PO Box 151 Wayne NJ 794a 07470 *WfMIL broaden its product line also overall model availability involvement years have used McCoy Series 21 engines sport flying Cox K&B Conquest 15s carrier ever build either RC FF old-timer Im convinced Ill try replica Forster 99 RJL Products acceptance fine replica outstanding example fondled exceptional Hayes Products displayed its fine accessories its booth Its management talked about possibility increased demand 1/3-scale planes prediction holds true Hayes promised would forefront product availability including motor mounts excellent line fuel tanks However big operation staff Ace R/C homey helpful willing show exactly what wanted see pleasant answering questions beginner casual RC modeler Ace offers two-channel /2Apowered delight called Grasshopper features 5212-inch foam wing weighs 20 ounces uses fiberglass arrow shaft boom rudder elevator pushrods enclosed hollow shaft Another neat feature breakaway motor mount rubber handed place allow damage control less-thanperfect landings dural landing gear also rubber-band supported Anyone heavy-handed RC flying attempts will find features indispensable list price $2995 another must-have items unofficial prize exhibitor traveling farthest distance Puyallup goes LDM Industries Tampa Florida Its primary offering line ball-bearing servo kits convert servos better life performance No Heat Trim solvent product after own heart handy liquid melts adhesive trim patches allows perfect permanent repairs using heat usually invariably creates bubbles best attempts Using solvent appears eliminate problem think should have purchased gallon radiant distaff side team steered best idea productthe Radio Glove Companys offering hooded padded affair keep hands radio warm pro tected flying boating cold weather aspect often overlook hobby model manufacturers basically enthusiasts started compa mes supply what felt needed Fourmost Products such company founder lifelong modeler happy listen what wanted needed Taking thoughts back R&D department way Fourmost comes up neat little aftermarket products love use Fourmost s owner nice chat particularly about increasing use electric power plants predicts wave future help keep flying sites latest item demountable hinge caught eye also like recoil tubing cockpit coaming what really want Christmas Mark II Fuselage Fixture Noting wife ignored request moved Ernst Manufacturing found exact item need Ernst must have mind developed its Ni-Cap simple little piece nylon connects Ni-Cd-type starting battery allows cap always remain attached battery instead pocket orin casesomewhere never discovered Regional companies such Northwest Hobby Technologies Auburn Washington hand years Puyallup highest quality car plane flight boxes companys products satisfies demanding modeler boxes well designed exceptionally well built Truly product lifetime use Next company booth mottoDesigned change way people fly company name Launcher Company builds series stooge devices Made very strong plastic fiberglass devices sold either RC control line use Attending trade show perfect way learn After viewing Pacer Techs Zap Prod ucts Robarts booths listening modelers questions picked up some literature After reviewing free material have much better understanding epoxy glass wings use hinge point hinges finally have learned incidence meter works should have During two-day show attempted wedge way constant crowd Futaba display did manage pick up its 1993 catalog Although Jam familiar its radio equipment stunned find out overlooking its line YS Futaba engines Despite hurt pride because ignorance pleased update mental reference guide new information Another reason us frequent trade shows Unless very handyand Im nothand launching RC craft hand holding transmitter other can cumbersome best Synchronized Suns Incorporated has answer problem company offers its Omni-Stand holds transmitter belt stand just might great answer handicapped pilot car boat driver Finally ran across good idea pit work Rogers Custom Products has extensive line boat plane cradles featuring adjustable padded tubing solution knotty problem handily park pride joy Also included its line nifty Radio Rack 176 Model Aviation e hate bend over choice Tall Boys series folds up easy travel storage left Puyallup great new projects mind sense wonderment quiet pledge return nearly impossible spend quality time booth display just two days however did manage pick up catalogs brochures other available materials booth provided plan spend quiet hours reviewing am no stranger trade shows Before entered semiseclusion years national sales manager two different sporting goods companies responsible trade consumer shows Syracuse New York New York City Chicago Harrisburg Pennsylvania Seattle Ive got some ideas both modelers exhibitors feel should passed First Mr Average Model Enthusiast go model exposition can get input manufacturers vital Any show vendor worth entry fee wants hear Go plan Go open mind spend time listening means take swap meet offered sure say thanks manufacturers host club entire staff wont go unnoticed Take wife family friendsthere no better way show big interesting hobby show off Puyallup Certainly wife came away amazed friendly hobbyists crossed path totally enamored first close-up giant scale Mr Manufacturer particularly smaller new cottage-type business Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit cant think exciting way show off wares Its cost-effective captive audience hand Its positive reinforcement printed advertising can lucrative Now minor suggestionif plan use visual aids such VCR monitor please try place well above eye level booth perhaps about eight feet will provide viewable platform product will still allow showgoers get display several cases Poyallup found impossible talk because gridlock booth Finally personal thanks took time talk Ill doing best return Puyallup future years tric/Kopski Continued page 98 like make Electric landing gear assemblies formed wire fact Electrics landing gear equipped Ive found over years best since gears light strong springy easily custom fitted Ive run out wire purchased years gone now find impossible make wire gear character As best can date good wire disappeared somewhere late 70s early 80s Nowadays hobby shop wire wimpyno struggle formand easily deformedlike almost landing no matter well executed Also good old stuff shiny bright tended stay way Nowadays wire dull gray tends rust relatively easily Definitely trend toward worse Now know good wire does existthere kits include get question Does anyone out know get some good old-fashioned hobby shop music wire Does manufacturer still provide good stuff other manufacturers Also anyone business custom-making formed wire landing gears good material seems once saw ad dont know Please let know Ill share info readers upcoming column Andthank Digital multimeters common sight wherever Electric flown modelers use monitor charging general purposes well Indeed shunts discussed above used DMMs Also brands models readily available low cost convenient source Radio Shack suggest best way get watch sale prices popular DMM models based large numbers Ive seen use Radio Shack 22-188 particular model has discontinued has replaced catalog #22-ififi have several former latter however have examined newer model carefully local Radio Shack Im convinced what follows very nearly directly applicableexcept noted Modelers use either meter know has shortcomingthe lack fold-up stand Often its very difficult read meter its lying flat frequently use several time benchmaking annoyance multiple situation got frustrated just come up convenient workable stand spent considerable development effort doing investment having made its appropriate share everyone photos sketches provide almost info First suggest cut form small plate according drawing used scrap Formica countertop material suspect blank phenolic printed circuit board would work well no success using wood metal Having spent lot effort getting dimensions right encourage follow drawing carefully size shape piece such make wire stand very easy fold unfold Make sure its accurate sure carefully sand edges very smooth fine paper SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAliARIF INDWJflIIAITY OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $350 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS July1993 177 OUR 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PROMPT SHIPMENT ON VISA/MC RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE \ Polarized Wrap around sunglasses fit over glasses can worn separately Ideal model flying activities Retail NJ Res Add $1895$090 Tax Introductory Price $1495$300S&H Free Carrying Case Club Discounts Available! Special 2 Pair $3400 Del Immediate Del Grey/Amber Send check money order R/C EntejPrises 46 Ronald errace Springfield NJ 07081 201376-6258
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
Page Numbers: 41, 42, 43, 174, 175, 176, 177
Going Puyallup An in-depth report 12th annual trade show U Joe Just N THE NORTHWEST often hears following question goin Puyallup Now Puyallup pronounced pew-al-up moderatesized city south Seattle Washington modelers phrase going Puyallup means attending annual Northwest Radio Control Model Exposition dates 12th annual affair January 30 31 year held Western Washington Fairgrounds traditional location trade demonstration exhibition show rated eighth-largest fair USA Planning running responsibility show tasks Mount Rainier RIC Society year Puyallup bigger better ever Model Aviation magazine telephoned cool gray day asked would like attend report trade show typical modelers viewpoint Noting epoxied hand phone during conversation convinced least partly typical agreed attend pursue what show offer modeler exhibitor So tape recorder pad camera impressive hardwaremuzzle loaders pistols other assorted firearms wife raised questioning eyebrow spite assurances must firearms show exhibition halls doubted express dissatisfaction AMA vice presidents Somewhat surprise correct 1993 Puyallup located two new buildings using ground second floors other completely taken up RC car racetrack swap meet booths visit cummenced upper level main building Area clubs set up booths along outer walls leaving vast area static model displays Boats cars aircraft sizes disciplines filled table after table some impressive models Ive ever seen setup gave us opportunity see beauties up close waist level model presented labels indicating owner/builder type model pertinent information never ceases amaze much building talent show like brings out very best best Iron-on finish LDM industriesa spectacular example Tampa Florida 1DM traveled farthest exhibit hand wife made 200-mile trip Puyallup first impression huge free parking lots made fairly easy tremendous number cars move quickly area lot spied license plates Oregon Utah Montana Idaho Nevada California British Columbia Walking short distance toward exhibition halls noted large contingent burly backwoods types carrying some about 130 exhibitors review cast ballots Best Show award returned main floor checked out AMA booth good crowd specific questions answered dispatch accuracy questions would have wait time become typical modeler What new what direction favorite hobby headed next stop interest Miller RC Products booth Hap Miller showing series belt reduction systems electric starters Providing 41 ratio devices give greater torque large engines such SuperTigre 3000 similar power plants Hap indicated product used primary unit starting engines Madera races asked him viewed future hobby graciously answered Oh its growing Its growing leaps bounds No new trends Its still power July 1993 41 gracious Hazel Sig tells Joe Just Sig Manufacturing plans expand its CL line accommodate increasing demand Ikon Northwest boothadmiring spectators builders large-scale models surrounded magnificent Monocoupe airplanes gliders free flightall-around enthusiasm continued wedging way through crowd Feather Cut Company complete line hot-wire cutting support equipment displayed demonstrated activity large group modelers apparent companys line successful accepted Hacking slashing way stopped McDaniels booth makers Ni-Starter large selection handy GbDrivers display Personnel busy showing products noted set up provide on-site service repair needed provided nice back up product feeling booth McDaniels navigation lights struck eye great feature classy project went Minimax Enterprise booth became enraptured Minimax-700 two-meter sailplane Trying hide play mouse totally impressed evident quality kit parts machine cut die cut kit designed Ron Parcells machinist trade As watched clearly evident easily perfectly kit could built economically priced kit would great way enter silent flight seized opportunity during demon stration lull ask about future RC sailplane activity reply Ron stated believe growth RC gliders will become what should Its beginners point getting started RC hobby Its opportunity build able fly successfully because its slow dont have much money invested would power plane example could build glider fly radio everything about $120 power plane youre about $300 Noting size crowds booth may right Pondering above traveled Sig booth company features everything average modeler could possibly wantfrom peanut giant scale between 42 Model Aviation cher Company manufactures strong plastic fiberglass control line stooges RC versions also available Drl Mike Brewer models helped acquaint public results model-building skills typical booth displaytwo days hardly enough time see sure have plan visit trade show Jay Mealy AMAs PR department chats fields questions modelers visiting AMAs boothalways bustling panoramic view swap meetalways big draw Puyallup other trade show have swap meet super way teach companions what big interesting hobby about viewing Ninja Samurai sailpianes crowd parted chance pop recorder Hazel Sigs face Hazel politely answered questions chatted about future hobby has observed increasing demand control line equipment Sig has plans some new kits fill expanding popularity phase hobby Noting Sigs success Ninja Samurai sailplane kits feels sailplanes will continue large part RC market wandered along away Sig booth feeling overall state future hobby healthy next stop speaking health KDI Company KDI offers Hush Puppy rubber muffler keep hearing good shape special interest Mr Klean power chamber extension tube KDI folks claim lower exhaust note frequency tuned pipelike power gain well added benefit keeping messy exhaust residue off plane An added featureMr Klean easily installed existing engine mufflers feel could low-cost easy approach control line stunt tuned-pipe experimentation plan give try Increasing popularity unlimited R/C Air Races Madera California folks behind scenes Madera 93 including David Bridi hand undaunted questions asked what thought about show David said real good show particularly nice weekend like really brings down Canadian modelers David went comment some exciting changes unlimited RC racing 42%-size class Formula aircraft will pace planes Madera 93 full racing class type 1994 noted AT-6 class will very popular four separate race dates sites 1993 followed crowd Byron Originals booth Known worldwide large impressive line Byron Originals speaks itself However pleased find average modeler like can find Byron quality smaller plane 60-size version Russian Sukhoi should big hit Modestly priced Sukhoi will provide Byron quality pleasure modelers inclined try companys giant scale fleet Turning corner spied Klotz Lubricant display noted along number oil additives Klotz offering pure nitro gallon cans us relish home-brew approach its good know pure nitro available major quality source Swept away throng stepped out flow spectators settled AMS Import Inc dock Pretending Mr Average RC modeler enthralled vast selection imported ARF kits Continued page 174 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty II answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SNUF-FLERTM -3 10 decibels quieter stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss possible 300-500 RPM Increase Psnted Improves engine Idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required Weighs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers net sesilshle hubby shop ORDER OIRtCT far immediate shipment check MO visa Mc 000SEND 250 STAMP sccepted Add $2S0for UPS $200 forCOD sod t% sslestsxFOR ADDITIONAL INFO Ltsr 05111 residestAND JTEC CATALOG July1993 43 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 CRAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 CRAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 e SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card Info coat item plus $400 l$5O0 foreignfor immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD cRam 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 516 MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922ToIl Free Orders 800-247-5008 II I.lllallitSSEND OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIESCORYOUR COPY I4 Brand Names. ual ItemsITODAYI.A IExclusive Products- savings up 60% designed make project Ieasier enjoyable professional II ITO ORDER Send $100 coupon name address ADDRESSI MicroMork t386 Snyder Ave L Berketey Heights NJ 07922-t595 CITYSTATE________ ziJ $2495 CAT NO 800 ups _____ups DAILY_______________DAILY 4338 Austin Bhvd Island Park NY 11558 516/431-4127 516/889-2682 FEATURING UTW5GHT ENT CONDUIT TUBING & OWCK LOCK SUP ON FITTiNGS NO TOOLS FiJLi1 13/41I SxlO $80 Silo I lOnlO $85 $115 -S F1LE161 Ia4PI buG$95$130I lOcl0$100$135I BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cars & Can Sinpped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Prloe BxlO & lOxlO Flat 540 3/4 & $45 l BxlO & lOxIC Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked 564 3/C & $82 1 3C-800 3/C-800 3/4-O 50 3/4 4003/4-60034-65034-750 P-a00P-800I 9001 5001-800P-900 P1000 P4LP40PSPFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE flBALL 314-6003/C-8503/47503y44503/4-6003/4-600 P-900P900 1 10001 7501 800P400 WE MAMJFACIURE & STOLE sEVERN OTHER SYSTEI & HAVE R5J IKE ACCESRIES ALL WITH THE n uuo Cia FAX OR MAIL IS TO ftACf VOLtA OHIER OR TO RECEFiE YOUR FREE CATALOG Puyallup/Just Continued page 43 captivating planes prefabbed balsa ply come finished attractive trim kits come tank wheels necessary accessories Mr Arnold Wratschko AMS Imports Reno Nevada charming Austrian gentleman graciously ignored phone still epoxied hand agreed talk about kits noted popularity beginners well use everyday workhorses kits made Taiwan recommends sport flying particular Id druthers would have picked Sky Hunter 40H take home has 55/2-inch wingspan takes 40-45size engine weighs completed about 53/4 pounds second choice line AMSs semiscale Cherokee about same specs Stealing heart kit show Messerschmitt 262 completed kit AMSs booth spans 82 inches body length 691/2 inches wing area staggering 1085 square inches balsa-skinned foam twin nacelles fiberglass engines used model pair Pico 90s power fans available AMS mere $999 construction done box comes could rented fairincome residence next stop wifes favorite International Paper Model booth Lou Dausey manager spent good length time discussing extensive line models castles animals birds structures like Statue Liberty Lou pleased about shows growth adamant modelers wives really made show lucrative company Lous company has grown 40 models 1100 just 15 years credits success type show As moved away looked back find wife gathering up bunch model birds proving Lous point Ikon Northwests booth surrounded lovers large scale kits case admiring fabulous Monocoupe display now traversed about half available booths decided take look swap meet building always big busy draw Puyallup interrupted short walk between buildings grab snack watched excellent demonstration helicopter flight looks wonder 174 Model Aviation NG THE DREAM COME TRUE Continuing Thank Contribute continuing list donated $10 national tund raising effort people have made donationthey have made investment future hobby see folks thank future possible due unselfish contributions will list new donors monthly names will also appear bold print membership list new museum opens 1993 Note data received AMA HO input computer between February 20 March20 1993 ,s Robert L Johnson SISol Lucania II Harry M Archuleta David Bittick Sonny C Bondi Daryl T Butcher Roger H Coleman Jonathan J Constant William T Crane Jack DePace Jason R Grisnik Robert E Grisnik Frank J Hansen James R Karmy Rick J Kurdziel Robert Lewis David D Lott Robert N Paris Richard J Rempe Michael J Sato Edward J Serio Leo H Steady Kevin Steuerwald Dale R Stier Sam E Stuard William H Tanner Leonard F Waltemath Jr Bennett K Watson Patrick Weathers Richard E Woodbridge Seth S Yoder Brad S Zoller POP UP CANOPIES $34900 1 Oxi 0 SETS UP IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS NO TOOLS REQUIRED OTHER SIZES 8x8 10x15 10x20 plot airfoils dot matrix printer FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENr EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 511 AIRFOIL FILES 26-PAGE USER MANUAL CA ceeldente $4500 Scenes orden Pleas enclose latenstlnst hank dcsft Icc US$55 Rnqahea tOMpCfl/AT apetibte tnnctec end dot estOa pAnt. OWe conpeter pAso type cOne acdeeiew specify 525 3 diska Seed check mety net CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 SCALE DOCUMLN ATION [aretAntiquelClassio Aircraft I10000 photos 1000 3-ojowO Imany rarauniquotnnn kind Isotisfaotinn guaranlend Ii2icatoing $200 US tondo L9~ L5kw Models 92sod CO 80226 faces easy see Mount Rainier R/C Society decided have outdoor demonstrations part show Just step two away helicopter demo raised artificial pond Nearly 100 kids ages enraptured buzzing darting action RC electric boats Another nice touch believe lot can learned about success endeavor observing faces people leave event vantage point obvious modelers families leaving swap meet building happy carrying away prized purchases Entering swap meet Puyallup experience difficult describe huge room dominated table after table covered modeling equipment description filled eager buyers time limited made quick tour drooling step overall impressionvery desirable items fair pricesa big draw big hit way back main building watched some exciting control line flying drew another big crowd cheering pilots after maneuver reentered primary building struck Dynaflite s /4-scale Me-109E 60-size Corsair Warhawk Spitfire sign pro claimed lightweight Proctor kits need little introduction modeling public Until youve chance visit show like view line up close bones really cant comprehend what near-perfection An appreciative group fans milled around display companys planes museum quality craft nearly mystical miniature perfection consumer show great place find out what new perhaps find out whats ahead hobby might coming spent considerable time Lanier RIC booth Bubba Spivey discussed what possibly wrong youth involvement Bubba contends pressure today youth needs someone position give some attention company will expanding its ARF line lend hand novice RC participant another tack Bubba s father has obtained original dies Veco/ Dumas free flight control line kits Using dies now producing new kits under company title Aero Engineering mentally set aside few dollars pick up FF Dakota Lanier several companies trying JET LATHES ING MACHINES CALL 800-872-6500 FOR LOWEST CSTW@ 81*6 PRICES! MAI4Y AVALA5OUc05UAc 1 III JUSI IIV tIIIIIUW yuu tAtti UUIIVCIL yUUt LdtIUetU Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops output shaft wobble * Improves servo centering * Increases usable torque * Reduces battery drain * Better servo performance planes cars boats * Free output arm case top * Guaranteed against breakage year Fits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 As above set 1$695 Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 As above set I $695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330 343 TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 ELECTRONIC MODEL SYSTEMS * Add $350 Shipping Handling ordersJj~ 22483 Mission Hills Lane * CaliforniaYorba Linda CA 92687 Residents Add 775% Sales Tax800 845-8978 Orders Only * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted714 692-1393 Info Only Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars kn nes s es copters 3 complete Product Lines Premium ultra-seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings Huge Inventory Standard us Metric Bearings Low Prices Fast Delivery Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Beanngs local hobby shop Call 14071 995-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-f ree Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order- 1407 9950i 19 send $300 catalog cityStateZip Send Ta Inca Bearing Dept c e 2304 7t4t W Palmetta Park Rd RaIny FL 33433 IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla DC KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS July1993 175 Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Guide Student Progress Logs 11/ NEW BOOK clear step step Illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Written experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RJC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby shop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRESS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounts WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RiC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 SALES AND SERVICE FOR EVERFHING R/C ERAFT MIDWEST NC 115 EAST MAIN NORTNVILLE M CRIGAN 48167 313 348 0005 FAX 5 3 340 F M*TE 923i72 72Mhz #923/53 53Mhz #923/50 50Mhz #923/27 27Mhz SMALL SIZE X 100 X 100 SHOWS ANTENNAS RFOUTPUT FITS ALL DIAMETER ANTENNAS WORKS WITH AM FM OR PCM SIMPLE SNAP-ON MOUNTING 1993 REI/ERSEM*TE Servo reversing module fits between Rx Servo Adjusts/sets neutral reverses servo direction Supplied wires add servo leads $1995 gfflJflJ*f SAE foT &flVJV atalog ACE* AIRTRONICS* ARISTO 2RAFT CIRRUS EK EUTABA EIEATHKIT HITEC* HOBBY SHACK JR* KLINE* KC PROPO* KRAFr* NOVAK PRO LINE RCD* ROYAL TOWER [lOBBIES WORLD ENGINES ETC. * FACTORY TRAINED ANIJ 4UTHORIZED* RCMA #21 TIiihirlll RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short$209 Only Also. Traditional line non-idle bar Glow Plugs Six Types 3 Heat Ranges High Performance Glow Element Blow Proof Seal Only $169 Swanson Associates___ PO Box 151 Wayne NJ 794a 07470 *WfMIL broaden its product line also overall model availability involvement years have used McCoy Series 21 engines sport flying Cox K&B Conquest 15s carrier ever build either RC FF old-timer Im convinced Ill try replica Forster 99 RJL Products acceptance fine replica outstanding example fondled exceptional Hayes Products displayed its fine accessories its booth Its management talked about possibility increased demand 1/3-scale planes prediction holds true Hayes promised would forefront product availability including motor mounts excellent line fuel tanks However big operation staff Ace R/C homey helpful willing show exactly what wanted see pleasant answering questions beginner casual RC modeler Ace offers two-channel /2Apowered delight called Grasshopper features 5212-inch foam wing weighs 20 ounces uses fiberglass arrow shaft boom rudder elevator pushrods enclosed hollow shaft Another neat feature breakaway motor mount rubber handed place allow damage control less-thanperfect landings dural landing gear also rubber-band supported Anyone heavy-handed RC flying attempts will find features indispensable list price $2995 another must-have items unofficial prize exhibitor traveling farthest distance Puyallup goes LDM Industries Tampa Florida Its primary offering line ball-bearing servo kits convert servos better life performance No Heat Trim solvent product after own heart handy liquid melts adhesive trim patches allows perfect permanent repairs using heat usually invariably creates bubbles best attempts Using solvent appears eliminate problem think should have purchased gallon radiant distaff side team steered best idea productthe Radio Glove Companys offering hooded padded affair keep hands radio warm pro tected flying boating cold weather aspect often overlook hobby model manufacturers basically enthusiasts started compa mes supply what felt needed Fourmost Products such company founder lifelong modeler happy listen what wanted needed Taking thoughts back R&D department way Fourmost comes up neat little aftermarket products love use Fourmost s owner nice chat particularly about increasing use electric power plants predicts wave future help keep flying sites latest item demountable hinge caught eye also like recoil tubing cockpit coaming what really want Christmas Mark II Fuselage Fixture Noting wife ignored request moved Ernst Manufacturing found exact item need Ernst must have mind developed its Ni-Cap simple little piece nylon connects Ni-Cd-type starting battery allows cap always remain attached battery instead pocket orin casesomewhere never discovered Regional companies such Northwest Hobby Technologies Auburn Washington hand years Puyallup highest quality car plane flight boxes companys products satisfies demanding modeler boxes well designed exceptionally well built Truly product lifetime use Next company booth mottoDesigned change way people fly company name Launcher Company builds series stooge devices Made very strong plastic fiberglass devices sold either RC control line use Attending trade show perfect way learn After viewing Pacer Techs Zap Prod ucts Robarts booths listening modelers questions picked up some literature After reviewing free material have much better understanding epoxy glass wings use hinge point hinges finally have learned incidence meter works should have During two-day show attempted wedge way constant crowd Futaba display did manage pick up its 1993 catalog Although Jam familiar its radio equipment stunned find out overlooking its line YS Futaba engines Despite hurt pride because ignorance pleased update mental reference guide new information Another reason us frequent trade shows Unless very handyand Im nothand launching RC craft hand holding transmitter other can cumbersome best Synchronized Suns Incorporated has answer problem company offers its Omni-Stand holds transmitter belt stand just might great answer handicapped pilot car boat driver Finally ran across good idea pit work Rogers Custom Products has extensive line boat plane cradles featuring adjustable padded tubing solution knotty problem handily park pride joy Also included its line nifty Radio Rack 176 Model Aviation e hate bend over choice Tall Boys series folds up easy travel storage left Puyallup great new projects mind sense wonderment quiet pledge return nearly impossible spend quality time booth display just two days however did manage pick up catalogs brochures other available materials booth provided plan spend quiet hours reviewing am no stranger trade shows Before entered semiseclusion years national sales manager two different sporting goods companies responsible trade consumer shows Syracuse New York New York City Chicago Harrisburg Pennsylvania Seattle Ive got some ideas both modelers exhibitors feel should passed First Mr Average Model Enthusiast go model exposition can get input manufacturers vital Any show vendor worth entry fee wants hear Go plan Go open mind spend time listening means take swap meet offered sure say thanks manufacturers host club entire staff wont go unnoticed Take wife family friendsthere no better way show big interesting hobby show off Puyallup Certainly wife came away amazed friendly hobbyists crossed path totally enamored first close-up giant scale Mr Manufacturer particularly smaller new cottage-type business Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit cant think exciting way show off wares Its cost-effective captive audience hand Its positive reinforcement printed advertising can lucrative Now minor suggestionif plan use visual aids such VCR monitor please try place well above eye level booth perhaps about eight feet will provide viewable platform product will still allow showgoers get display several cases Poyallup found impossible talk because gridlock booth Finally personal thanks took time talk Ill doing best return Puyallup future years tric/Kopski Continued page 98 like make Electric landing gear assemblies formed wire fact Electrics landing gear equipped Ive found over years best since gears light strong springy easily custom fitted Ive run out wire purchased years gone now find impossible make wire gear character As best can date good wire disappeared somewhere late 70s early 80s Nowadays hobby shop wire wimpyno struggle formand easily deformedlike almost landing no matter well executed Also good old stuff shiny bright tended stay way Nowadays wire dull gray tends rust relatively easily Definitely trend toward worse Now know good wire does existthere kits include get question Does anyone out know get some good old-fashioned hobby shop music wire Does manufacturer still provide good stuff other manufacturers Also anyone business custom-making formed wire landing gears good material seems once saw ad dont know Please let know Ill share info readers upcoming column Andthank Digital multimeters common sight wherever Electric flown modelers use monitor charging general purposes well Indeed shunts discussed above used DMMs Also brands models readily available low cost convenient source Radio Shack suggest best way get watch sale prices popular DMM models based large numbers Ive seen use Radio Shack 22-188 particular model has discontinued has replaced catalog #22-ififi have several former latter however have examined newer model carefully local Radio Shack Im convinced what follows very nearly directly applicableexcept noted Modelers use either meter know has shortcomingthe lack fold-up stand Often its very difficult read meter its lying flat frequently use several time benchmaking annoyance multiple situation got frustrated just come up convenient workable stand spent considerable development effort doing investment having made its appropriate share everyone photos sketches provide almost info First suggest cut form small plate according drawing used scrap Formica countertop material suspect blank phenolic printed circuit board would work well no success using wood metal Having spent lot effort getting dimensions right encourage follow drawing carefully size shape piece such make wire stand very easy fold unfold Make sure its accurate sure carefully sand edges very smooth fine paper SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAliARIF INDWJflIIAITY OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $350 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS July1993 177 OUR 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PROMPT SHIPMENT ON VISA/MC RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE \ Polarized Wrap around sunglasses fit over glasses can worn separately Ideal model flying activities Retail NJ Res Add $1895$090 Tax Introductory Price $1495$300S&H Free Carrying Case Club Discounts Available! Special 2 Pair $3400 Del Immediate Del Grey/Amber Send check money order R/C EntejPrises 46 Ronald errace Springfield NJ 07081 201376-6258
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
Page Numbers: 41, 42, 43, 174, 175, 176, 177
Going Puyallup An in-depth report 12th annual trade show U Joe Just N THE NORTHWEST often hears following question goin Puyallup Now Puyallup pronounced pew-al-up moderatesized city south Seattle Washington modelers phrase going Puyallup means attending annual Northwest Radio Control Model Exposition dates 12th annual affair January 30 31 year held Western Washington Fairgrounds traditional location trade demonstration exhibition show rated eighth-largest fair USA Planning running responsibility show tasks Mount Rainier RIC Society year Puyallup bigger better ever Model Aviation magazine telephoned cool gray day asked would like attend report trade show typical modelers viewpoint Noting epoxied hand phone during conversation convinced least partly typical agreed attend pursue what show offer modeler exhibitor So tape recorder pad camera impressive hardwaremuzzle loaders pistols other assorted firearms wife raised questioning eyebrow spite assurances must firearms show exhibition halls doubted express dissatisfaction AMA vice presidents Somewhat surprise correct 1993 Puyallup located two new buildings using ground second floors other completely taken up RC car racetrack swap meet booths visit cummenced upper level main building Area clubs set up booths along outer walls leaving vast area static model displays Boats cars aircraft sizes disciplines filled table after table some impressive models Ive ever seen setup gave us opportunity see beauties up close waist level model presented labels indicating owner/builder type model pertinent information never ceases amaze much building talent show like brings out very best best Iron-on finish LDM industriesa spectacular example Tampa Florida 1DM traveled farthest exhibit hand wife made 200-mile trip Puyallup first impression huge free parking lots made fairly easy tremendous number cars move quickly area lot spied license plates Oregon Utah Montana Idaho Nevada California British Columbia Walking short distance toward exhibition halls noted large contingent burly backwoods types carrying some about 130 exhibitors review cast ballots Best Show award returned main floor checked out AMA booth good crowd specific questions answered dispatch accuracy questions would have wait time become typical modeler What new what direction favorite hobby headed next stop interest Miller RC Products booth Hap Miller showing series belt reduction systems electric starters Providing 41 ratio devices give greater torque large engines such SuperTigre 3000 similar power plants Hap indicated product used primary unit starting engines Madera races asked him viewed future hobby graciously answered Oh its growing Its growing leaps bounds No new trends Its still power July 1993 41 gracious Hazel Sig tells Joe Just Sig Manufacturing plans expand its CL line accommodate increasing demand Ikon Northwest boothadmiring spectators builders large-scale models surrounded magnificent Monocoupe airplanes gliders free flightall-around enthusiasm continued wedging way through crowd Feather Cut Company complete line hot-wire cutting support equipment displayed demonstrated activity large group modelers apparent companys line successful accepted Hacking slashing way stopped McDaniels booth makers Ni-Starter large selection handy GbDrivers display Personnel busy showing products noted set up provide on-site service repair needed provided nice back up product feeling booth McDaniels navigation lights struck eye great feature classy project went Minimax Enterprise booth became enraptured Minimax-700 two-meter sailplane Trying hide play mouse totally impressed evident quality kit parts machine cut die cut kit designed Ron Parcells machinist trade As watched clearly evident easily perfectly kit could built economically priced kit would great way enter silent flight seized opportunity during demon stration lull ask about future RC sailplane activity reply Ron stated believe growth RC gliders will become what should Its beginners point getting started RC hobby Its opportunity build able fly successfully because its slow dont have much money invested would power plane example could build glider fly radio everything about $120 power plane youre about $300 Noting size crowds booth may right Pondering above traveled Sig booth company features everything average modeler could possibly wantfrom peanut giant scale between 42 Model Aviation cher Company manufactures strong plastic fiberglass control line stooges RC versions also available Drl Mike Brewer models helped acquaint public results model-building skills typical booth displaytwo days hardly enough time see sure have plan visit trade show Jay Mealy AMAs PR department chats fields questions modelers visiting AMAs boothalways bustling panoramic view swap meetalways big draw Puyallup other trade show have swap meet super way teach companions what big interesting hobby about viewing Ninja Samurai sailpianes crowd parted chance pop recorder Hazel Sigs face Hazel politely answered questions chatted about future hobby has observed increasing demand control line equipment Sig has plans some new kits fill expanding popularity phase hobby Noting Sigs success Ninja Samurai sailplane kits feels sailplanes will continue large part RC market wandered along away Sig booth feeling overall state future hobby healthy next stop speaking health KDI Company KDI offers Hush Puppy rubber muffler keep hearing good shape special interest Mr Klean power chamber extension tube KDI folks claim lower exhaust note frequency tuned pipelike power gain well added benefit keeping messy exhaust residue off plane An added featureMr Klean easily installed existing engine mufflers feel could low-cost easy approach control line stunt tuned-pipe experimentation plan give try Increasing popularity unlimited R/C Air Races Madera California folks behind scenes Madera 93 including David Bridi hand undaunted questions asked what thought about show David said real good show particularly nice weekend like really brings down Canadian modelers David went comment some exciting changes unlimited RC racing 42%-size class Formula aircraft will pace planes Madera 93 full racing class type 1994 noted AT-6 class will very popular four separate race dates sites 1993 followed crowd Byron Originals booth Known worldwide large impressive line Byron Originals speaks itself However pleased find average modeler like can find Byron quality smaller plane 60-size version Russian Sukhoi should big hit Modestly priced Sukhoi will provide Byron quality pleasure modelers inclined try companys giant scale fleet Turning corner spied Klotz Lubricant display noted along number oil additives Klotz offering pure nitro gallon cans us relish home-brew approach its good know pure nitro available major quality source Swept away throng stepped out flow spectators settled AMS Import Inc dock Pretending Mr Average RC modeler enthralled vast selection imported ARF kits Continued page 174 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty II answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SNUF-FLERTM -3 10 decibels quieter stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss possible 300-500 RPM Increase Psnted Improves engine Idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required Weighs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers net sesilshle hubby shop ORDER OIRtCT far immediate shipment check MO visa Mc 000SEND 250 STAMP sccepted Add $2S0for UPS $200 forCOD sod t% sslestsxFOR ADDITIONAL INFO Ltsr 05111 residestAND JTEC CATALOG July1993 43 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENr EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 511 AIRFOIL FILES 26-PAGE USER MANUAL CA ceeldente $4500 Scenes orden Pleas enclose latenstlnst hank dcsft Icc US$55 Rnqahea tOMpCfl/AT apetibte tnnctec end dot estOa pAnt. OWe conpeter pAso type cOne acdeeiew specify 525 3 diska Seed check mety net CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 SCALE DOCUMLN ATION [aretAntiquelClassio Aircraft I10000 photos 1000 3-ojowO Imany rarauniquotnnn kind Isotisfaotinn guaranlend Ii2icatoing $200 US tondo L9~ L5kw Models 92sod CO 80226 faces easy see Mount Rainier R/C Society decided have outdoor demonstrations part show Just step two away helicopter demo raised artificial pond Nearly 100 kids ages enraptured buzzing darting action RC electric boats Another nice touch believe lot can learned about success endeavor observing faces people leave event vantage point obvious modelers families leaving swap meet building happy carrying away prized purchases Entering swap meet Puyallup experience difficult describe huge room dominated table after table covered modeling equipment description filled eager buyers time limited made quick tour drooling step overall impressionvery desirable items fair pricesa big draw big hit way back main building watched some exciting control line flying drew another big crowd cheering pilots after maneuver reentered primary building struck Dynaflite s /4-scale Me-109E 60-size Corsair Warhawk Spitfire sign pro claimed lightweight Proctor kits need little introduction modeling public Until youve chance visit show like view line up close bones really cant comprehend what near-perfection An appreciative group fans milled around display companys planes museum quality craft nearly mystical miniature perfection consumer show great place find out what new perhaps find out whats ahead hobby might coming spent considerable time Lanier RIC booth Bubba Spivey discussed what possibly wrong youth involvement Bubba contends pressure today youth needs someone position give some attention company will expanding its ARF line lend hand novice RC participant another tack Bubba s father has obtained original dies Veco/ Dumas free flight control line kits Using dies now producing new kits under company title Aero Engineering mentally set aside few dollars pick up FF Dakota Lanier several companies trying JET LATHES ING MACHINES CALL 800-872-6500 FOR LOWEST CSTW@ 81*6 PRICES! MAI4Y AVALA5OUc05UAc 1 III JUSI IIV tIIIIIUW yuu tAtti UUIIVCIL yUUt LdtIUetU Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops output shaft wobble * Improves servo centering * Increases usable torque * Reduces battery drain * Better servo performance planes cars boats * Free output arm case top * Guaranteed against breakage year Fits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 As above set 1$695 Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 As above set I $695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330 343 TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 ELECTRONIC MODEL SYSTEMS * Add $350 Shipping Handling ordersJj~ 22483 Mission Hills Lane * CaliforniaYorba Linda CA 92687 Residents Add 775% Sales Tax800 845-8978 Orders Only * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted714 692-1393 Info Only Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars kn nes s es copters 3 complete Product Lines Premium ultra-seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings Huge Inventory Standard us Metric Bearings Low Prices Fast Delivery Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Beanngs local hobby shop Call 14071 995-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-f ree Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order- 1407 9950i 19 send $300 catalog cityStateZip Send Ta Inca Bearing Dept c e 2304 7t4t W Palmetta Park Rd RaIny FL 33433 IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla DC KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS July1993 175 Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Guide Student Progress Logs 11/ NEW BOOK clear step step Illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Written experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RJC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby shop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRESS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounts WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RiC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 SALES AND SERVICE FOR EVERFHING R/C ERAFT MIDWEST NC 115 EAST MAIN NORTNVILLE M CRIGAN 48167 313 348 0005 FAX 5 3 340 F M*TE 923i72 72Mhz #923/53 53Mhz #923/50 50Mhz #923/27 27Mhz SMALL SIZE X 100 X 100 SHOWS ANTENNAS RFOUTPUT FITS ALL DIAMETER ANTENNAS WORKS WITH AM FM OR PCM SIMPLE SNAP-ON MOUNTING 1993 REI/ERSEM*TE Servo reversing module fits between Rx Servo Adjusts/sets neutral reverses servo direction Supplied wires add servo leads $1995 gfflJflJ*f SAE foT &flVJV atalog ACE* AIRTRONICS* ARISTO 2RAFT CIRRUS EK EUTABA EIEATHKIT HITEC* HOBBY SHACK JR* KLINE* KC PROPO* KRAFr* NOVAK PRO LINE RCD* ROYAL TOWER [lOBBIES WORLD ENGINES ETC. * FACTORY TRAINED ANIJ 4UTHORIZED* RCMA #21 TIiihirlll RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short$209 Only Also. Traditional line non-idle bar Glow Plugs Six Types 3 Heat Ranges High Performance Glow Element Blow Proof Seal Only $169 Swanson Associates___ PO Box 151 Wayne NJ 794a 07470 *WfMIL broaden its product line also overall model availability involvement years have used McCoy Series 21 engines sport flying Cox K&B Conquest 15s carrier ever build either RC FF old-timer Im convinced Ill try replica Forster 99 RJL Products acceptance fine replica outstanding example fondled exceptional Hayes Products displayed its fine accessories its booth Its management talked about possibility increased demand 1/3-scale planes prediction holds true Hayes promised would forefront product availability including motor mounts excellent line fuel tanks However big operation staff Ace R/C homey helpful willing show exactly what wanted see pleasant answering questions beginner casual RC modeler Ace offers two-channel /2Apowered delight called Grasshopper features 5212-inch foam wing weighs 20 ounces uses fiberglass arrow shaft boom rudder elevator pushrods enclosed hollow shaft Another neat feature breakaway motor mount rubber handed place allow damage control less-thanperfect landings dural landing gear also rubber-band supported Anyone heavy-handed RC flying attempts will find features indispensable list price $2995 another must-have items unofficial prize exhibitor traveling farthest distance Puyallup goes LDM Industries Tampa Florida Its primary offering line ball-bearing servo kits convert servos better life performance No Heat Trim solvent product after own heart handy liquid melts adhesive trim patches allows perfect permanent repairs using heat usually invariably creates bubbles best attempts Using solvent appears eliminate problem think should have purchased gallon radiant distaff side team steered best idea productthe Radio Glove Companys offering hooded padded affair keep hands radio warm pro tected flying boating cold weather aspect often overlook hobby model manufacturers basically enthusiasts started compa mes supply what felt needed Fourmost Products such company founder lifelong modeler happy listen what wanted needed Taking thoughts back R&D department way Fourmost comes up neat little aftermarket products love use Fourmost s owner nice chat particularly about increasing use electric power plants predicts wave future help keep flying sites latest item demountable hinge caught eye also like recoil tubing cockpit coaming what really want Christmas Mark II Fuselage Fixture Noting wife ignored request moved Ernst Manufacturing found exact item need Ernst must have mind developed its Ni-Cap simple little piece nylon connects Ni-Cd-type starting battery allows cap always remain attached battery instead pocket orin casesomewhere never discovered Regional companies such Northwest Hobby Technologies Auburn Washington hand years Puyallup highest quality car plane flight boxes companys products satisfies demanding modeler boxes well designed exceptionally well built Truly product lifetime use Next company booth mottoDesigned change way people fly company name Launcher Company builds series stooge devices Made very strong plastic fiberglass devices sold either RC control line use Attending trade show perfect way learn After viewing Pacer Techs Zap Prod ucts Robarts booths listening modelers questions picked up some literature After reviewing free material have much better understanding epoxy glass wings use hinge point hinges finally have learned incidence meter works should have During two-day show attempted wedge way constant crowd Futaba display did manage pick up its 1993 catalog Although Jam familiar its radio equipment stunned find out overlooking its line YS Futaba engines Despite hurt pride because ignorance pleased update mental reference guide new information Another reason us frequent trade shows Unless very handyand Im nothand launching RC craft hand holding transmitter other can cumbersome best Synchronized Suns Incorporated has answer problem company offers its Omni-Stand holds transmitter belt stand just might great answer handicapped pilot car boat driver Finally ran across good idea pit work Rogers Custom Products has extensive line boat plane cradles featuring adjustable padded tubing solution knotty problem handily park pride joy Also included its line nifty Radio Rack 176 Model Aviation e hate bend over choice Tall Boys series folds up easy travel storage left Puyallup great new projects mind sense wonderment quiet pledge return nearly impossible spend quality time booth display just two days however did manage pick up catalogs brochures other available materials booth provided plan spend quiet hours reviewing am no stranger trade shows Before entered semiseclusion years national sales manager two different sporting goods companies responsible trade consumer shows Syracuse New York New York City Chicago Harrisburg Pennsylvania Seattle Ive got some ideas both modelers exhibitors feel should passed First Mr Average Model Enthusiast go model exposition can get input manufacturers vital Any show vendor worth entry fee wants hear Go plan Go open mind spend time listening means take swap meet offered sure say thanks manufacturers host club entire staff wont go unnoticed Take wife family friendsthere no better way show big interesting hobby show off Puyallup Certainly wife came away amazed friendly hobbyists crossed path totally enamored first close-up giant scale Mr Manufacturer particularly smaller new cottage-type business Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit cant think exciting way show off wares Its cost-effective captive audience hand Its positive reinforcement printed advertising can lucrative Now minor suggestionif plan use visual aids such VCR monitor please try place well above eye level booth perhaps about eight feet will provide viewable platform product will still allow showgoers get display several cases Poyallup found impossible talk because gridlock booth Finally personal thanks took time talk Ill doing best return Puyallup future years tric/Kopski Continued page 98 like make Electric landing gear assemblies formed wire fact Electrics landing gear equipped Ive found over years best since gears light strong springy easily custom fitted Ive run out wire purchased years gone now find impossible make wire gear character As best can date good wire disappeared somewhere late 70s early 80s Nowadays hobby shop wire wimpyno struggle formand easily deformedlike almost landing no matter well executed Also good old stuff shiny bright tended stay way Nowadays wire dull gray tends rust relatively easily Definitely trend toward worse Now know good wire does existthere kits include get question Does anyone out know get some good old-fashioned hobby shop music wire Does manufacturer still provide good stuff other manufacturers Also anyone business custom-making formed wire landing gears good material seems once saw ad dont know Please let know Ill share info readers upcoming column Andthank Digital multimeters common sight wherever Electric flown modelers use monitor charging general purposes well Indeed shunts discussed above used DMMs Also brands models readily available low cost convenient source Radio Shack suggest best way get watch sale prices popular DMM models based large numbers Ive seen use Radio Shack 22-188 particular model has discontinued has replaced catalog #22-ififi have several former latter however have examined newer model carefully local Radio Shack Im convinced what follows very nearly directly applicableexcept noted Modelers use either meter know has shortcomingthe lack fold-up stand Often its very difficult read meter its lying flat frequently use several time benchmaking annoyance multiple situation got frustrated just come up convenient workable stand spent considerable development effort doing investment having made its appropriate share everyone photos sketches provide almost info First suggest cut form small plate according drawing used scrap Formica countertop material suspect blank phenolic printed circuit board would work well no success using wood metal Having spent lot effort getting dimensions right encourage follow drawing carefully size shape piece such make wire stand very easy fold unfold Make sure its accurate sure carefully sand edges very smooth fine paper SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAliARIF INDWJflIIAITY OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $350 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS July1993 177 OUR RlV-UF INVENTORY AVERAGES OVER 9000 PROPS! PROMPT SHIPMENT ON VISA/MC RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE \ Polarized Wrap around sunglasses fit over glasses can worn separately Ideal model flying activities Retail NJ Res Add $1895$090 Tax Introductory Price $1495$300S&H Free Carrying Case Club Discounts Available! Special 2 Pair $3400 Del Immediate Del Grey/Amber Send check money order R/C EntejPrises 46 Ronald errace Springfield NJ 07081 201376-6258
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
Page Numbers: 41, 42, 43, 174, 175, 176, 177
Going Puyallup An in-depth report 12th annual trade show U Joe Just N THE NORTHWEST often hears following question goin Puyallup Now Puyallup pronounced pew-al-up moderatesized city south Seattle Washington modelers phrase going Puyallup means attending annual Northwest Radio Control Model Exposition dates 12th annual affair January 30 31 year held Western Washington Fairgrounds traditional location trade demonstration exhibition show rated eighth-largest fair USA Planning running responsibility show tasks Mount Rainier RIC Society year Puyallup bigger better ever Model Aviation magazine telephoned cool gray day asked would like attend report trade show typical modelers viewpoint Noting epoxied hand phone during conversation convinced least partly typical agreed attend pursue what show offer modeler exhibitor So tape recorder pad camera impressive hardwaremuzzle loaders pistols other assorted firearms wife raised questioning eyebrow spite assurances must firearms show exhibition halls doubted express dissatisfaction AMA vice presidents Somewhat surprise correct 1993 Puyallup located two new buildings using ground second floors other completely taken up RC car racetrack swap meet booths visit cummenced upper level main building Area clubs set up booths along outer walls leaving vast area static model displays Boats cars aircraft sizes disciplines filled table after table some impressive models Ive ever seen setup gave us opportunity see beauties up close waist level model presented labels indicating owner/builder type model pertinent information never ceases amaze much building talent show like brings out very best best Iron-on finish LDM industriesa spectacular example Tampa Florida 1DM traveled farthest exhibit hand wife made 200-mile trip Puyallup first impression huge free parking lots made fairly easy tremendous number cars move quickly area lot spied license plates Oregon Utah Montana Idaho Nevada California British Columbia Walking short distance toward exhibition halls noted large contingent burly backwoods types carrying some about 130 exhibitors review cast ballots Best Show award returned main floor checked out AMA booth good crowd specific questions answered dispatch accuracy questions would have wait time become typical modeler What new what direction favorite hobby headed next stop interest Miller RC Products booth Hap Miller showing series belt reduction systems electric starters Providing 41 ratio devices give greater torque large engines such SuperTigre 3000 similar power plants Hap indicated product used primary unit starting engines Madera races asked him viewed future hobby graciously answered Oh its growing Its growing leaps bounds No new trends Its still power July 1993 41 gracious Hazel Sig tells Joe Just Sig Manufacturing plans expand its CL line accommodate increasing demand Ikon Northwest boothadmiring spectators builders large-scale models surrounded magnificent Monocoupe airplanes gliders free flightall-around enthusiasm continued wedging way through crowd Feather Cut Company complete line hot-wire cutting support equipment displayed demonstrated activity large group modelers apparent companys line successful accepted Hacking slashing way stopped McDaniels booth makers Ni-Starter large selection handy GbDrivers display Personnel busy showing products noted set up provide on-site service repair needed provided nice back up product feeling booth McDaniels navigation lights struck eye great feature classy project went Minimax Enterprise booth became enraptured Minimax-700 two-meter sailplane Trying hide play mouse totally impressed evident quality kit parts machine cut die cut kit designed Ron Parcells machinist trade As watched clearly evident easily perfectly kit could built economically priced kit would great way enter silent flight seized opportunity during demon stration lull ask about future RC sailplane activity reply Ron stated believe growth RC gliders will become what should Its beginners point getting started RC hobby Its opportunity build able fly successfully because its slow dont have much money invested would power plane example could build glider fly radio everything about $120 power plane youre about $300 Noting size crowds booth may right Pondering above traveled Sig booth company features everything average modeler could possibly wantfrom peanut giant scale between 42 Model Aviation cher Company manufactures strong plastic fiberglass control line stooges RC versions also available Drl Mike Brewer models helped acquaint public results model-building skills typical booth displaytwo days hardly enough time see sure have plan visit trade show Jay Mealy AMAs PR department chats fields questions modelers visiting AMAs boothalways bustling panoramic view swap meetalways big draw Puyallup other trade show have swap meet super way teach companions what big interesting hobby about viewing Ninja Samurai sailpianes crowd parted chance pop recorder Hazel Sigs face Hazel politely answered questions chatted about future hobby has observed increasing demand control line equipment Sig has plans some new kits fill expanding popularity phase hobby Noting Sigs success Ninja Samurai sailplane kits feels sailplanes will continue large part RC market wandered along away Sig booth feeling overall state future hobby healthy next stop speaking health KDI Company KDI offers Hush Puppy rubber muffler keep hearing good shape special interest Mr Klean power chamber extension tube KDI folks claim lower exhaust note frequency tuned pipelike power gain well added benefit keeping messy exhaust residue off plane An added featureMr Klean easily installed existing engine mufflers feel could low-cost easy approach control line stunt tuned-pipe experimentation plan give try Increasing popularity unlimited R/C Air Races Madera California folks behind scenes Madera 93 including David Bridi hand undaunted questions asked what thought about show David said real good show particularly nice weekend like really brings down Canadian modelers David went comment some exciting changes unlimited RC racing 42%-size class Formula aircraft will pace planes Madera 93 full racing class type 1994 noted AT-6 class will very popular four separate race dates sites 1993 followed crowd Byron Originals booth Known worldwide large impressive line Byron Originals speaks itself However pleased find average modeler like can find Byron quality smaller plane 60-size version Russian Sukhoi should big hit Modestly priced Sukhoi will provide Byron quality pleasure modelers inclined try companys giant scale fleet Turning corner spied Klotz Lubricant display noted along number oil additives Klotz offering pure nitro gallon cans us relish home-brew approach its good know pure nitro available major quality source Swept away throng stepped out flow spectators settled AMS Import Inc dock Pretending Mr Average RC modeler enthralled vast selection imported ARF kits Continued page 174 SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty II answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions SNUF-FLERTM -3 10 decibels quieter stock muffler MUFFLER No power loss possible 300-500 RPM Increase Psnted Improves engine Idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 25-108 stock mufflers Heat corrosion resistant Black E coat finish No special adapters required Weighs 35 oza Fits ASP BRAT ENYA FOX HP IRVINE K & B OS MAX ROYAL YS SUPER TIGRE mufflers net sesilshle hubby shop ORDER OIRtCT far immediate shipment check MO visa Mc 000SEND 250 STAMP sccepted Add $2S0for UPS $200 forCOD sod t% sslestsxFOR ADDITIONAL INFO Ltsr 05111 residestAND JTEC CATALOG July1993 43 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENr EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 511 AIRFOIL FILES 26-PAGE USER MANUAL CA ceeldente $4500 Scenes orden Pleas enclose latenstlnst hank dcsft Icc US$55 Rnqahea tOMpCfl/AT apetibte tnnctec end dot estOa pAnt. OWe conpeter pAso type cOne acdeeiew specify 525 3 diska Seed check mety net CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 SCALE DOCUMLN ATION [aretAntiquelClassio Aircraft I10000 photos 1000 3-ojowO Imany rarauniquotnnn kind Isotisfaotinn guaranlend Ii2icatoing $200 US tondo L9~ L5kw Models 92sod CO 80226 faces easy see Mount Rainier R/C Society decided have outdoor demonstrations part show Just step two away helicopter demo raised artificial pond Nearly 100 kids ages enraptured buzzing darting action RC electric boats Another nice touch believe lot can learned about success endeavor observing faces people leave event vantage point obvious modelers families leaving swap meet building happy carrying away prized purchases Entering swap meet Puyallup experience difficult describe huge room dominated table after table covered modeling equipment description filled eager buyers time limited made quick tour drooling step overall impressionvery desirable items fair pricesa big draw big hit way back main building watched some exciting control line flying drew another big crowd cheering pilots after maneuver reentered primary building struck Dynaflite s /4-scale Me-109E 60-size Corsair Warhawk Spitfire sign pro claimed lightweight Proctor kits need little introduction modeling public Until youve chance visit show like view line up close bones really cant comprehend what near-perfection An appreciative group fans milled around display companys planes museum quality craft nearly mystical miniature perfection consumer show great place find out what new perhaps find out whats ahead hobby might coming spent considerable time Lanier RIC booth Bubba Spivey discussed what possibly wrong youth involvement Bubba contends pressure today youth needs someone position give some attention company will expanding its ARF line lend hand novice RC participant another tack Bubba s father has obtained original dies Veco/ Dumas free flight control line kits Using dies now producing new kits under company title Aero Engineering mentally set aside few dollars pick up FF Dakota Lanier several companies trying JET LATHES ING MACHINES CALL 800-872-6500 FOR LOWEST CSTW@ 81*6 PRICES! MAI4Y AVALA5OUc05UAc 1 III JUSI IIV tIIIIIUW yuu tAtti UUIIVCIL yUUt LdtIUetU Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops output shaft wobble * Improves servo centering * Increases usable torque * Reduces battery drain * Better servo performance planes cars boats * Free output arm case top * Guaranteed against breakage year Fits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 As above set 1$695 Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 As above set I $695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330 343 TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 ELECTRONIC MODEL SYSTEMS * Add $350 Shipping Handling ordersJj~ 22483 Mission Hills Lane * CaliforniaYorba Linda CA 92687 Residents Add 775% Sales Tax800 845-8978 Orders Only * VISA MASTERCARD Accepted714 692-1393 Info Only Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars kn nes s es copters 3 complete Product Lines Premium ultra-seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings Huge Inventory Standard us Metric Bearings Low Prices Fast Delivery Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Beanngs local hobby shop Call 14071 995-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-f ree Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order- 1407 9950i 19 send $300 catalog cityStateZip Send Ta Inca Bearing Dept c e 2304 7t4t W Palmetta Park Rd RaIny FL 33433 IMPORTED DIESEL ENGINES Worlds Best Selection AE AM Aurora Cipolla DC KMD MAP Mikro MK MWS Oliver PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow USE Also Replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels rare imported glow engines CO motor sets Ten page catalog 00 CARLSON ENGINE IMPORTS 814 East Marconi Phoenix AZ 85022-3112 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS July1993 175 Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Guide Student Progress Logs 11/ NEW BOOK clear step step Illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Written experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RJC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby shop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRESS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounts WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RiC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 SALES AND SERVICE FOR EVERFHING R/C ERAFT MIDWEST NC 115 EAST MAIN NORTNVILLE M CRIGAN 48167 313 348 0005 FAX 5 3 340 F M*TE 923i72 72Mhz #923/53 53Mhz #923/50 50Mhz #923/27 27Mhz SMALL SIZE X 100 X 100 SHOWS ANTENNAS RFOUTPUT FITS ALL DIAMETER ANTENNAS WORKS WITH AM FM OR PCM SIMPLE SNAP-ON MOUNTING 1993 REI/ERSEM*TE Servo reversing module fits between Rx Servo Adjusts/sets neutral reverses servo direction Supplied wires add servo leads $1995 gfflJflJ*f SAE foT &flVJV atalog ACE* AIRTRONICS* ARISTO 2RAFT CIRRUS EK EUTABA EIEATHKIT HITEC* HOBBY SHACK JR* KLINE* KC PROPO* KRAFr* NOVAK PRO LINE RCD* ROYAL TOWER [lOBBIES WORLD ENGINES ETC. * FACTORY TRAINED ANIJ 4UTHORIZED* RCMA #21 TIiihirlll RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short$209 Only Also. Traditional line non-idle bar Glow Plugs Six Types 3 Heat Ranges High Performance Glow Element Blow Proof Seal Only $169 Swanson Associates___ PO Box 151 Wayne NJ 794a 07470 *WfMIL broaden its product line also overall model availability involvement years have used McCoy Series 21 engines sport flying Cox K&B Conquest 15s carrier ever build either RC FF old-timer Im convinced Ill try replica Forster 99 RJL Products acceptance fine replica outstanding example fondled exceptional Hayes Products displayed its fine accessories its booth Its management talked about possibility increased demand 1/3-scale planes prediction holds true Hayes promised would forefront product availability including motor mounts excellent line fuel tanks However big operation staff Ace R/C homey helpful willing show exactly what wanted see pleasant answering questions beginner casual RC modeler Ace offers two-channel /2Apowered delight called Grasshopper features 5212-inch foam wing weighs 20 ounces uses fiberglass arrow shaft boom rudder elevator pushrods enclosed hollow shaft Another neat feature breakaway motor mount rubber handed place allow damage control less-thanperfect landings dural landing gear also rubber-band supported Anyone heavy-handed RC flying attempts will find features indispensable list price $2995 another must-have items unofficial prize exhibitor traveling farthest distance Puyallup goes LDM Industries Tampa Florida Its primary offering line ball-bearing servo kits convert servos better life performance No Heat Trim solvent product after own heart handy liquid melts adhesive trim patches allows perfect permanent repairs using heat usually invariably creates bubbles best attempts Using solvent appears eliminate problem think should have purchased gallon radiant distaff side team steered best idea productthe Radio Glove Companys offering hooded padded affair keep hands radio warm pro tected flying boating cold weather aspect often overlook hobby model manufacturers basically enthusiasts started compa mes supply what felt needed Fourmost Products such company founder lifelong modeler happy listen what wanted needed Taking thoughts back R&D department way Fourmost comes up neat little aftermarket products love use Fourmost s owner nice chat particularly about increasing use electric power plants predicts wave future help keep flying sites latest item demountable hinge caught eye also like recoil tubing cockpit coaming what really want Christmas Mark II Fuselage Fixture Noting wife ignored request moved Ernst Manufacturing found exact item need Ernst must have mind developed its Ni-Cap simple little piece nylon connects Ni-Cd-type starting battery allows cap always remain attached battery instead pocket orin casesomewhere never discovered Regional companies such Northwest Hobby Technologies Auburn Washington hand years Puyallup highest quality car plane flight boxes companys products satisfies demanding modeler boxes well designed exceptionally well built Truly product lifetime use Next company booth mottoDesigned change way people fly company name Launcher Company builds series stooge devices Made very strong plastic fiberglass devices sold either RC control line use Attending trade show perfect way learn After viewing Pacer Techs Zap Prod ucts Robarts booths listening modelers questions picked up some literature After reviewing free material have much better understanding epoxy glass wings use hinge point hinges finally have learned incidence meter works should have During two-day show attempted wedge way constant crowd Futaba display did manage pick up its 1993 catalog Although Jam familiar its radio equipment stunned find out overlooking its line YS Futaba engines Despite hurt pride because ignorance pleased update mental reference guide new information Another reason us frequent trade shows Unless very handyand Im nothand launching RC craft hand holding transmitter other can cumbersome best Synchronized Suns Incorporated has answer problem company offers its Omni-Stand holds transmitter belt stand just might great answer handicapped pilot car boat driver Finally ran across good idea pit work Rogers Custom Products has extensive line boat plane cradles featuring adjustable padded tubing solution knotty problem handily park pride joy Also included its line nifty Radio Rack 176 Model Aviation e hate bend over choice Tall Boys series folds up easy travel storage left Puyallup great new projects mind sense wonderment quiet pledge return nearly impossible spend quality time booth display just two days however did manage pick up catalogs brochures other available materials booth provided plan spend quiet hours reviewing am no stranger trade shows Before entered semiseclusion years national sales manager two different sporting goods companies responsible trade consumer shows Syracuse New York New York City Chicago Harrisburg Pennsylvania Seattle Ive got some ideas both modelers exhibitors feel should passed First Mr Average Model Enthusiast go model exposition can get input manufacturers vital Any show vendor worth entry fee wants hear Go plan Go open mind spend time listening means take swap meet offered sure say thanks manufacturers host club entire staff wont go unnoticed Take wife family friendsthere no better way show big interesting hobby show off Puyallup Certainly wife came away amazed friendly hobbyists crossed path totally enamored first close-up giant scale Mr Manufacturer particularly smaller new cottage-type business Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit cant think exciting way show off wares Its cost-effective captive audience hand Its positive reinforcement printed advertising can lucrative Now minor suggestionif plan use visual aids such VCR monitor please try place well above eye level booth perhaps about eight feet will provide viewable platform product will still allow showgoers get display several cases Poyallup found impossible talk because gridlock booth Finally personal thanks took time talk Ill doing best return Puyallup future years tric/Kopski Continued page 98 like make Electric landing gear assemblies formed wire fact Electrics landing gear equipped Ive found over years best since gears light strong springy easily custom fitted Ive run out wire purchased years gone now find impossible make wire gear character As best can date good wire disappeared somewhere late 70s early 80s Nowadays hobby shop wire wimpyno struggle formand easily deformedlike almost landing no matter well executed Also good old stuff shiny bright tended stay way Nowadays wire dull gray tends rust relatively easily Definitely trend toward worse Now know good wire does existthere kits include get question Does anyone out know get some good old-fashioned hobby shop music wire Does manufacturer still provide good stuff other manufacturers Also anyone business custom-making formed wire landing gears good material seems once saw ad dont know Please let know Ill share info readers upcoming column Andthank Digital multimeters common sight wherever Electric flown modelers use monitor charging general purposes well Indeed shunts discussed above used DMMs Also brands models readily available low cost convenient source Radio Shack suggest best way get watch sale prices popular DMM models based large numbers Ive seen use Radio Shack 22-188 particular model has discontinued has replaced catalog #22-ififi have several former latter however have examined newer model carefully local Radio Shack Im convinced what follows very nearly directly applicableexcept noted Modelers use either meter know has shortcomingthe lack fold-up stand Often its very difficult read meter its lying flat frequently use several time benchmaking annoyance multiple situation got frustrated just come up convenient workable stand spent considerable development effort doing investment having made its appropriate share everyone photos sketches provide almost info First suggest cut form small plate according drawing used scrap Formica countertop material suspect blank phenolic printed circuit board would work well no success using wood metal Having spent lot effort getting dimensions right encourage follow drawing carefully size shape piece such make wire stand very easy fold unfold Make sure its accurate sure carefully sand edges very smooth fine paper SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAliARIF INDWJflIIAITY OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STIT SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 1/4 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS KSB & IGNITION TIMERS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $350 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS July1993 177 OUR 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