THIS MODEL designed minor experience building magazine plans can quickly built fine Slope Soarer light winds construction light yet strong enough withstand rough landings prototype has also performed well flown Thermal Soarer both hand-tow high-start launches Before beginning construction read through building notes several times conjunction study plans until clear picture construction methods acquired Tail surfaces components built exactly same manner therefore stabilizer will described full Begin tracing stab center section onto 3/16 sheet balsa cut Out Tape plan building board protect plan surface wax paper prevent framework sticking Cut strips 3/16 x a leading edges sparleave slightly over-length later trimming Pre-cement both leading edge center joint angles pin pieces over plan lined up center line Apply cement half pin remaining half position Pin down spar check-fit center section Trim center section required pre-cement end grain re coat pin position Cut tip pieces 3/16 x a repeat process center section remaining 3/16 x 3/16 ribs can now cut trimmed exact size cemented position Let assembly dry thoroughly Remove board trim away excess material Carefully remove excess glue blobs lightly sandpaper top bottom surfaces equal number strokes important equalize stresses induced sanding process Carefully sand edges smooth round off external corners per plan Cut stab spar retaining slots rubberbands elevator traced onto 3/16 balsa sheet cut Out aid steel straightedge knife guide Sand smooth round edges Commercial strip nylon hinges adequate should cut about se five hinges elevator two rudder Carefully mark hinge positions elevator stabilizer Using pointed knife cut slits hinges exactly half thickness fitthe hinges permanently stage Repeat same construction methods vertical fin rudder Fuselage Start selecting two sheets balsa sides should similar density keep fuselage true sides curved Carefully trace sides onto wood cut outagain use metal straight edge guide Similarly make nose doublers 1/16 ply tail doublers 1/16 balsa noting grain direction Using contact cement adhere doublers make up left right fuselage side Cut out fuselage formers FL-F5 3/16 sheet mark centers Draw former positions inside face side taking care side marked same other Using epoxy glue Former F3 side panel making sure accurately positioned 900 side Repeat Former F4 opposite side 74 Model Aviation 11KV 10 3110w Inc autriur wn,,s 'cat. whenever can Meet Clive Smalley Full-Size Plans . See Page 172 ilIllIllirCACO111111CAFRBUILD FIN AND MUDDED SD D* CDrLD COD DATCO CIDAUDDAODD DOWELSARIMEGULAD CILUDAS e NWSDT TOP UDCSS-CDAIR ROAO~SEROII DEACPACU -. / DLUSSFIADE IACSIDD SDSE CODPGRTRENTS TDW ODOD CAR NE PITAD DeAN THERMAL /7CR ODDE FDORLDrCIA/ flCiCRALSA DOUBLERS CAPLA DOUBLERS AD CAREIAAIA SRD RIDE ERGDAREWDODNDTETULPLGRE ILUSA EPDDD TO UTEPLADOWELS RCWERCE IS ROT ODESOT BOTTOMPLATE EPOXY ADFUSEUSAE LLEL AD USESCRAP SMACA PADDINGCUStEOSE r 0 IIDU - - I V CASPARS11 DOP ARC ROATOR SOCETBUG RI 9CERARE SECTOR I-Ar Ir IN CNSDTTETOPANDROflONDUSOT NEBNIGG URRIR VERTICALL%U DOPST DIMRSG SPRUCERIB AERPLOTEB DPP ACSNT TOP CRC MUTTONA RICE NALON RGGCAGEAA OPC URASOT APPLA SOGNED IG PNAc27iiiizzr OT - L ~.--1-SN DR SAN RDUTEE PAGE CONSTRUCT DR AENCOL AD DENDDEPGNELS DlINDECDR SLOPE SDARIRG CDOER NIAD NYLON C DR ADEDNAL CLDIRG NDDEL NEST -/ I--ILCDDEREDNIDOREUODWEIGOT RASSUE DR TCUTER NDGDE OFF CAPLOPLUSTIL PILA TO DECUCE NEIDDD CEARERRACE DCCM PD W DENODE 1--REP OAR UI OUTEDORANGE BOX LIGEETWINO SLOPE SOARER DRsIgnRd DAd OCOWD Dy C SNARORy TeAMEd EDC MDdRI AvIatiOn BLICAAd WBTgNPRA 70 WBAOALAg AVAOORCNqEE panel leave cure Select sheet 3/16 balsa least 2 wide fuselage bottom Mark center line full length using long straightedge accuracy ofthis line will determine accuracy fuselage Returning side assemblies epoxy edges Former F3 F4 join two sides together Check make sure formers line up marked position Place fuselage upright building board bottom edges fuselage sides should contact board along full lengths will keep fuselage free twists Leave cure Apply epoxy Former Fl fit Hold position rubberband around nose sight along bottom adjust until nose symmetrical Repeat aft end Apply epoxy Formers F2 F5 fit position glue formers has cured basic fuselage can glued bottom sheet white glue Double check ensure center lines formers line drawn inside face bottom sheet Care will give desired stra ight fuselage additional strength fillet white glue should run along corner joints Assemble 1/16-in sheet top decking gluing together sufficient sheet widths make up required length make top deck grain lengthwise wont provide enough strength top decking can now glued dry trim off excess wood Also trim bottom sheet flush sides time leave edges square Glue Ys x runners position inside nose compartments can now lined lightweight fiberglass cloth resin Draw around underside nose area make 1/32 ply bottom reinforcement cut out glue position contact cement bottom corners should lightly rounded donRt overdo rounding may weaken side/bottom joint Cement together laminations sheet balsa nose block left well oversize epoxy Former Fl Cut out epoxy hatch retaining plate position Make hatch Ys sheet balsaagain well oversize sides spotglue place Carve sand hatch noseblock shape Cut away hatch about 1 front razor-saw Glue small piece back fuselage Cut out 1/16 ply front hatch retaining plate trim snug fit sideways location between sides Epoxy 1/16 ply hatch bottom face Spot drill through hatch rear retaining plate wood screw attachment Drill holes wing elevator dowels placing scrap block against inside faces prevent splitting drill breaks through Epoxy fin top decking making sure vertical fuselage center line Add triangular reinforcing fillets side Test fit stabilizer using three small rubberbands side Hinge rudder elevator place sure adequate clearance both rudder elevator full throw necessary trim wood rudder bottom edge Remove rudder elevator now permanently attach hinges after covering surfaces tail feathers showing control hookup Wing Commence construction making rib rubberband stab mounting Thedarkspotsyou template 1/16 plyas accurately pos see several places pins hinges sible Pierce two pinholes through enable January 198375 Pushrod AssemblyBottom Rear totalage top deckShirt roddar horn Puttrodto rudde cursor/ Hard --j.--- ___ lsa Puibrods d thread set halsa cerrrnnt __ 1N [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]x- ____ nrt4a----- Fosalapt tidtSlot tostloga thrtadad 5 Plastic control Push rod AssemblyFront Z link through servo disc N Distance slightly greater travel servo avoid pushrod end drawing up against servo case ~4Zonvnu bend bend 3rd bend template pinned sheet balsa making individual ribs can made either carefully cutting modeling knife direct ly around templateor drawing around template pencil ball-point pen cutting out free-hand sanding match template tip ribs different chord lengths made per plan sketch Make complete set before beginning gluing operations Prepare leading trailing edges carefully cutting against straightedge Make upper leading edge sheets oversize allow rib curvature Finally cut out ply dihedral braces template wing constructed four separate panels procedure being identical dihedral brace slots cut later Pin down lower leading trailing edge sheets lower cap-strips can either pinned down now added structure removed board Cut lower spar over-length glue position along rear edge sheet Check straightness Fit ribs position carefully setting square vertical inclined dihedral template end ribs Add top spar leading edge 5triPr gluing sheet rib nose shape leading edge until later Glue rear upper trailing edge sheet pinning down well especially along rear joint Fit spar webbing trailing edge webbing grain running vertically Let assembly dry 24 hours dry remove building board sand leading edge strip match rib curvature round off front edge Repin panel board glue upper leading edge sheet cap-strips panel should again left pinned down 24 hours completes basic wing panel construction Trim away surplus sheet spar ends sand leading edge nice round shape tip blocks can now added carved sanded shape four panels complete cut slots dihedral braces end ribs Epoxy Outer braces center panels Weight down center panel building board apply epoxy brace both end ribs Position outer panel block up correct dihedral angle Repeat procedure opposite panels cured repeat center joint weighting down wing half blocking up other Leave cure Lightly sand whole wing Finally cut 2-in wide bandage nylon wrap around wing about 12 overlap Mask around wing tape leaving center sheeting exposed about 114 side center Apply white glue bottom Starting about ailing edge position nylon pin Work around wing applying white glue gently pulling nylon taut Smooth out air bubbles Overlap surplus re pin glue has dried apply outside smoothing down finger until nylon weave filled dry remove tape masking lightly sand area Covering finishing several suit able covering materials nylon silk tissue plastic film prototype covered nylon since used mainly Slope Soarer using tissue use heavyweight wings lightweight remainder Radio installation general follow RC manufacturers instructions ample room nose 500 mAh Ni cd pack battery receiver should well protected Continued page 145 76 Model Aviation Taking off wing hatch reveals wing-mounting dowels servos receiver oeneasn padding battery pack also cushioned can also see has lightweight construction underside tail grouping Pushrod end threaded use adjustable clevis Rudder should trimmed sufficiently allow on-field adjustment stab incidence required Rig control wires elevons rudder shown plan Both sides same Flying After locating CG shift ing batteries shown plan HotStuff place Charge batteries about minute 2 amps low position Astro-Flight charger have tall grass hand launch have asphalt ROG elevators rudder neutral model should fly Correct diving tendency up elevons bend both up tiny bit equally Stalling can cured adding modeling clay front wheel strut intersection model flying wide lefthand circle happy have add clay note final balance point move batteries forward compensate contest flying normal flying two-minute charge 2 amps will adequate can go risk blowing batteries todays prices Im proved performance can gained using Sanyo -in Ni-Cd pencells 4 using weak 049 glow engine have able keep weight down somewhere near 11 oz electric model glow engine solution might way gobut dont forget fuel-proofing Finally anyone makes crack looks like flying toilet seat either poke em nose tell em its really annular wing words Dr Dzus Escondido means comes around once year Orange Box/Smalley Continued page 76 sponge rubber switch can mountcd just hehind F3 Pushrods can either hard balsa tube and-cable adjustable devises fixing variable-throw horns Flying easier learn fly type model slope enlist help experienced pilot first RC model form flying gives airspace beneath model hence time errors corrected Longer flight times also help give continuity embryo pilotingwithout panic constant landings hand-tow high-start launching Choose calm day initial hand test glides should take place flat grass field Check center gravity position start stabilizer packed up under leading edge piece / 16 x balsa Gently throw model windaimed point about 30 ft ahead have RC switched ON However dont use RC unless something seriously wrong could give false indication flight path Adjust nose weight elevator incidence until steady descent achieved elevator neutral satisfied first flights slope may attempted Wait day gentle breeze blowing directly slope face Check see controls working correctly launch modelwings level nose slightly down smooth push follow-through Keep model heading straight out slope model does gain height fit sinks below crest height attempt tum until least 50 yards front slope make landing bottom hill Never turn back toward slope unless well above crest height make landing hill Turns should always made wind progress forward should made series S sums model never sideways hill model correctly trimmed will slowly penetrate wind gain height steady level manner conditions vary during aftemoons flying dont afraid land adjust stabilizer incidence nose weight give opti mum performance Initially always safer fly model slightly nose-heavy condition model will fly faster give good control response hand-tow flying use 75 100-ft length ~5 Hotv Horni Wing Span 790 Wing Area 569 Sq SENSOAR glider HOBBY HORN Enclasine HOBBY HORN Kit1 SENSOAR Glider kit high quality kit isith Machine cut E Sanded parts Select quality balsa spruce Detailed plans written rostrectrans THERMAL SLOPE 05 ELECTRIC POWER VALUE PRICE0a 51600 E OLD IStER RftS bull Partial Kits P 4 W Petot-Kilo Cooibined tells fall alripisoad plan 17/oto no Wire Windaic 010 Mat Sole may purchased iust semi kits plans sortie call prices 1930 Buoonnner84-$5l 1938 Clipper MR l-72--539 1937 Onllaire Sptser 1R8SRt 19d5 Ranger-SR $27 1929 Meroory729t0 1935 ttlso AanrioaH4---555 1941 Ptnyboy Jr -5d$29 1941 Playboy Sr 80545 1939 Poane House84 543 1940 Sutlpluan 78074 1945 So Long5d52H 1938 Trenton Terror-72-532 1939 Zipper54$48 1939 Korda Wuknleld-44- $17 SIIOIIIAY MODEL co Sent-kilo Cuotbiend ia/strip 1936 Plying Quaknr9d549 1937 Quaker FlosSOT535 1937 Long Cabin7R542 1937 Air chiel 51- $40 STRUCKS 1940 79 Span 935 Sp nm win SEMI KIT Plan IncI $3390 N 5W lUlElcoetba Pall Kit-- $h395 SCALE PLANS ond DRAWINGS 5 55 HEINKEL HE tOOD 62sOs $1900 ANti iIANIILiISi Up $H90 add $159 $091 92009 add $22 $2001 54590 add 5390 54591 $7090 add 53SO over $7000 add $409 CA Addressees add 0% too Send 510 visu/MCg-rExp Check Dillon up 35 doys check clearance IjCoD Enact Charges 0 Ot5C EldI Cash OnIvOlAll UPS] na cage CATALOGUE $200 PP/lot Class copy mill snot free- requested order HUBBY HORN aehebby specialties 16173 Maran Street [A] PO Boo 2212 Westminster Ca 92693 7th 993 5311 714 995 t293 January 1983 145 THE SAILPLANE CADDY Only Lift Money Can Buy Write free brochure SPC transports sailpianes 2M open class superships fantastic tool gets field/slope easy lift Furniture quality parts precut 1/2 maple plywood Dado cuts ensure quick & accurate joints very strong hooks9 screws & strap supplied kitWHALE SALE Send S 2995 AMA # pay postage via WHALE IoBBIEslNcUPS r good until l/l2/l9l3 1201 MCOUFFIE NO 104 HOUSTON TEXAS77019 7l3 528 3152 60 aircraft5ObOi set oniy $8~ Nojs Tooling PO Box 145 Seymour IL 61875 Ak Power Panel POWER starter-pump-plug AMMETER indication plug condition ALL 12-Volt battery Battery Cord Mating Plugs Only first flights Develop agreed-upon signaling system helper before flights attempted Test controls raise model head height wing level As helper begins run take several steps forward launch model Dont throw hard gentle push almost allowing pulled hand necessary helper should initially run fairly hard get model climbing gentle touch elevator will help initiate climb Once climb steady helper should adjust running speed maintain steads pull line Concentrate steering along straight flight path leave elevator alone model reaches crest flight path helper should ease off running allow model fly over head disengaging itself towline emergency hand towing model veers sideways immediately after launch helper should immediately release line throwing towards necessary Quick action will needed save model released will slow down normal flying speed can controlled recommend high-start launching until lot flying experience has gained once launched model committed until power elastic has exhausted prototype has achieved hours flying time mainly slope repaying times over effort put its construc tion hope enjoy both building flying model sou go advanced designs writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation standard Power Panel shown also available two new versons smaller 3 x 5 Easy Mounting $2395 Mini Panel flexible Dual Range Panel gives option 1-1/2 2 volts glow plug Combat Odyssey/von Lopez Continued page 73 BCI drew 20 contestants Pieter Roelandt Bart Van Den Bosse came across channel Belgium talked being jury members used two scorers per model penalty observer pit crew circle marshal Chris Snitter no complaints about scores Mick Hember brought along powerful PA system two sets timing light boxes keep track match time boxes included six lightsone yellow warm-up period four green combat period red signal end match lights clearly visible anywhere around circle Such system would very useful Nats Combat Team Trials During Saturday mornings test flying got chance fly models belonging Neil Gill Peter Tribe Whacker Whillance Dave Harrison return let fly FAI model taken also let fly two /2A models Unfortunately old Supertigre Xl 5 didnt like 10% nitro fuel nor did Tee Dee 049s runs good definitely up usual standards Nonetheless think British lads got idea what models fly like wont bother blow-by-blow account BCI results 1st Peter Tribe 2nd Neil GilL 3rd Dave Harrison 4th Whacker Whillance What fascinating about British Combat flying wind-up technique What hap pens two good pilots deliber ately follow another through series loops winding up lines tangling reverse direction get out spectator looks very spectacular pilots need trust anotherinorder fof work semi-final bout Gill Tribe put really marvelous display wind-up Tribe later informed about six loops lines can stand before get too stiff Most British pilots tend stay planted spot entire bout Very few use entire circle tactical advant age very good following opponents model through whatever ma neuver might stayed around organizers Monday clean up stow gear next year really first-rate competi tion s father contest Sunday video camera filming action interesting review video see mistakes could have avoided following weekend Peterboro club holding 3rd round British Class Diesel Combat series reminiscent way British used fly Combat before glow invasion No pressure allowed model per bout diesel engines used Out come old Oliver Tiger PAW MVVS engines 1 46 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/01
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 145, 146
THIS MODEL designed minor experience building magazine plans can quickly built fine Slope Soarer light winds construction light yet strong enough withstand rough landings prototype has also performed well flown Thermal Soarer both hand-tow high-start launches Before beginning construction read through building notes several times conjunction study plans until clear picture construction methods acquired Tail surfaces components built exactly same manner therefore stabilizer will described full Begin tracing stab center section onto 3/16 sheet balsa cut Out Tape plan building board protect plan surface wax paper prevent framework sticking Cut strips 3/16 x a leading edges sparleave slightly over-length later trimming Pre-cement both leading edge center joint angles pin pieces over plan lined up center line Apply cement half pin remaining half position Pin down spar check-fit center section Trim center section required pre-cement end grain re coat pin position Cut tip pieces 3/16 x a repeat process center section remaining 3/16 x 3/16 ribs can now cut trimmed exact size cemented position Let assembly dry thoroughly Remove board trim away excess material Carefully remove excess glue blobs lightly sandpaper top bottom surfaces equal number strokes important equalize stresses induced sanding process Carefully sand edges smooth round off external corners per plan Cut stab spar retaining slots rubberbands elevator traced onto 3/16 balsa sheet cut Out aid steel straightedge knife guide Sand smooth round edges Commercial strip nylon hinges adequate should cut about se five hinges elevator two rudder Carefully mark hinge positions elevator stabilizer Using pointed knife cut slits hinges exactly half thickness fitthe hinges permanently stage Repeat same construction methods vertical fin rudder Fuselage Start selecting two sheets balsa sides should similar density keep fuselage true sides curved Carefully trace sides onto wood cut outagain use metal straight edge guide Similarly make nose doublers 1/16 ply tail doublers 1/16 balsa noting grain direction Using contact cement adhere doublers make up left right fuselage side Cut out fuselage formers FL-F5 3/16 sheet mark centers Draw former positions inside face side taking care side marked same other Using epoxy glue Former F3 side panel making sure accurately positioned 900 side Repeat Former F4 opposite side 74 Model Aviation 11KV 10 3110w Inc autriur wn,,s 'cat. whenever can Meet Clive Smalley Full-Size Plans . See Page 172 ilIllIllirCACO111111CAFRBUILD FIN AND MUDDED SD D* CDrLD COD DATCO CIDAUDDAODD DOWELSARIMEGULAD CILUDAS e NWSDT TOP UDCSS-CDAIR ROAO~SEROII DEACPACU -. / DLUSSFIADE IACSIDD SDSE CODPGRTRENTS TDW ODOD CAR NE PITAD DeAN THERMAL /7CR ODDE FDORLDrCIA/ flCiCRALSA DOUBLERS CAPLA DOUBLERS AD CAREIAAIA SRD RIDE ERGDAREWDODNDTETULPLGRE ILUSA EPDDD TO UTEPLADOWELS RCWERCE IS ROT ODESOT BOTTOMPLATE EPOXY ADFUSEUSAE LLEL AD USESCRAP SMACA PADDINGCUStEOSE r 0 IIDU - - I V CASPARS11 DOP ARC ROATOR SOCETBUG RI 9CERARE SECTOR I-Ar Ir IN CNSDTTETOPANDROflONDUSOT NEBNIGG URRIR VERTICALL%U DOPST DIMRSG SPRUCERIB AERPLOTEB DPP ACSNT TOP CRC MUTTONA RICE NALON RGGCAGEAA OPC URASOT APPLA SOGNED IG PNAc27iiiizzr OT - L ~.--1-SN DR SAN RDUTEE PAGE CONSTRUCT DR AENCOL AD DENDDEPGNELS DlINDECDR SLOPE SDARIRG CDOER NIAD NYLON C DR ADEDNAL CLDIRG NDDEL NEST -/ I--ILCDDEREDNIDOREUODWEIGOT RASSUE DR TCUTER NDGDE OFF CAPLOPLUSTIL PILA TO DECUCE NEIDDD CEARERRACE DCCM PD W DENODE 1--REP OAR UI OUTEDORANGE BOX LIGEETWINO SLOPE SOARER DRsIgnRd DAd OCOWD Dy C SNARORy TeAMEd EDC MDdRI AvIatiOn BLICAAd WBTgNPRA 70 WBAOALAg AVAOORCNqEE panel leave cure Select sheet 3/16 balsa least 2 wide fuselage bottom Mark center line full length using long straightedge accuracy ofthis line will determine accuracy fuselage Returning side assemblies epoxy edges Former F3 F4 join two sides together Check make sure formers line up marked position Place fuselage upright building board bottom edges fuselage sides should contact board along full lengths will keep fuselage free twists Leave cure Apply epoxy Former Fl fit Hold position rubberband around nose sight along bottom adjust until nose symmetrical Repeat aft end Apply epoxy Formers F2 F5 fit position glue formers has cured basic fuselage can glued bottom sheet white glue Double check ensure center lines formers line drawn inside face bottom sheet Care will give desired stra ight fuselage additional strength fillet white glue should run along corner joints Assemble 1/16-in sheet top decking gluing together sufficient sheet widths make up required length make top deck grain lengthwise wont provide enough strength top decking can now glued dry trim off excess wood Also trim bottom sheet flush sides time leave edges square Glue Ys x runners position inside nose compartments can now lined lightweight fiberglass cloth resin Draw around underside nose area make 1/32 ply bottom reinforcement cut out glue position contact cement bottom corners should lightly rounded donRt overdo rounding may weaken side/bottom joint Cement together laminations sheet balsa nose block left well oversize epoxy Former Fl Cut out epoxy hatch retaining plate position Make hatch Ys sheet balsaagain well oversize sides spotglue place Carve sand hatch noseblock shape Cut away hatch about 1 front razor-saw Glue small piece back fuselage Cut out 1/16 ply front hatch retaining plate trim snug fit sideways location between sides Epoxy 1/16 ply hatch bottom face Spot drill through hatch rear retaining plate wood screw attachment Drill holes wing elevator dowels placing scrap block against inside faces prevent splitting drill breaks through Epoxy fin top decking making sure vertical fuselage center line Add triangular reinforcing fillets side Test fit stabilizer using three small rubberbands side Hinge rudder elevator place sure adequate clearance both rudder elevator full throw necessary trim wood rudder bottom edge Remove rudder elevator now permanently attach hinges after covering surfaces tail feathers showing control hookup Wing Commence construction making rib rubberband stab mounting Thedarkspotsyou template 1/16 plyas accurately pos see several places pins hinges sible Pierce two pinholes through enable January 198375 Pushrod AssemblyBottom Rear totalage top deckShirt roddar horn Puttrodto rudde cursor/ Hard --j.--- ___ lsa Puibrods d thread set halsa cerrrnnt __ 1N [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]x- ____ nrt4a----- Fosalapt tidtSlot tostloga thrtadad 5 Plastic control Push rod AssemblyFront Z link through servo disc N Distance slightly greater travel servo avoid pushrod end drawing up against servo case ~4Zonvnu bend bend 3rd bend template pinned sheet balsa making individual ribs can made either carefully cutting modeling knife direct ly around templateor drawing around template pencil ball-point pen cutting out free-hand sanding match template tip ribs different chord lengths made per plan sketch Make complete set before beginning gluing operations Prepare leading trailing edges carefully cutting against straightedge Make upper leading edge sheets oversize allow rib curvature Finally cut out ply dihedral braces template wing constructed four separate panels procedure being identical dihedral brace slots cut later Pin down lower leading trailing edge sheets lower cap-strips can either pinned down now added structure removed board Cut lower spar over-length glue position along rear edge sheet Check straightness Fit ribs position carefully setting square vertical inclined dihedral template end ribs Add top spar leading edge 5triPr gluing sheet rib nose shape leading edge until later Glue rear upper trailing edge sheet pinning down well especially along rear joint Fit spar webbing trailing edge webbing grain running vertically Let assembly dry 24 hours dry remove building board sand leading edge strip match rib curvature round off front edge Repin panel board glue upper leading edge sheet cap-strips panel should again left pinned down 24 hours completes basic wing panel construction Trim away surplus sheet spar ends sand leading edge nice round shape tip blocks can now added carved sanded shape four panels complete cut slots dihedral braces end ribs Epoxy Outer braces center panels Weight down center panel building board apply epoxy brace both end ribs Position outer panel block up correct dihedral angle Repeat procedure opposite panels cured repeat center joint weighting down wing half blocking up other Leave cure Lightly sand whole wing Finally cut 2-in wide bandage nylon wrap around wing about 12 overlap Mask around wing tape leaving center sheeting exposed about 114 side center Apply white glue bottom Starting about ailing edge position nylon pin Work around wing applying white glue gently pulling nylon taut Smooth out air bubbles Overlap surplus re pin glue has dried apply outside smoothing down finger until nylon weave filled dry remove tape masking lightly sand area Covering finishing several suit able covering materials nylon silk tissue plastic film prototype covered nylon since used mainly Slope Soarer using tissue use heavyweight wings lightweight remainder Radio installation general follow RC manufacturers instructions ample room nose 500 mAh Ni cd pack battery receiver should well protected Continued page 145 76 Model Aviation Taking off wing hatch reveals wing-mounting dowels servos receiver oeneasn padding battery pack also cushioned can also see has lightweight construction underside tail grouping Pushrod end threaded use adjustable clevis Rudder should trimmed sufficiently allow on-field adjustment stab incidence required Rig control wires elevons rudder shown plan Both sides same Flying After locating CG shift ing batteries shown plan HotStuff place Charge batteries about minute 2 amps low position Astro-Flight charger have tall grass hand launch have asphalt ROG elevators rudder neutral model should fly Correct diving tendency up elevons bend both up tiny bit equally Stalling can cured adding modeling clay front wheel strut intersection model flying wide lefthand circle happy have add clay note final balance point move batteries forward compensate contest flying normal flying two-minute charge 2 amps will adequate can go risk blowing batteries todays prices Im proved performance can gained using Sanyo -in Ni-Cd pencells 4 using weak 049 glow engine have able keep weight down somewhere near 11 oz electric model glow engine solution might way gobut dont forget fuel-proofing Finally anyone makes crack looks like flying toilet seat either poke em nose tell em its really annular wing words Dr Dzus Escondido means comes around once year Orange Box/Smalley Continued page 76 sponge rubber switch can mountcd just hehind F3 Pushrods can either hard balsa tube and-cable adjustable devises fixing variable-throw horns Flying easier learn fly type model slope enlist help experienced pilot first RC model form flying gives airspace beneath model hence time errors corrected Longer flight times also help give continuity embryo pilotingwithout panic constant landings hand-tow high-start launching Choose calm day initial hand test glides should take place flat grass field Check center gravity position start stabilizer packed up under leading edge piece / 16 x balsa Gently throw model windaimed point about 30 ft ahead have RC switched ON However dont use RC unless something seriously wrong could give false indication flight path Adjust nose weight elevator incidence until steady descent achieved elevator neutral satisfied first flights slope may attempted Wait day gentle breeze blowing directly slope face Check see controls working correctly launch modelwings level nose slightly down smooth push follow-through Keep model heading straight out slope model does gain height fit sinks below crest height attempt tum until least 50 yards front slope make landing bottom hill Never turn back toward slope unless well above crest height make landing hill Turns should always made wind progress forward should made series S sums model never sideways hill model correctly trimmed will slowly penetrate wind gain height steady level manner conditions vary during aftemoons flying dont afraid land adjust stabilizer incidence nose weight give opti mum performance Initially always safer fly model slightly nose-heavy condition model will fly faster give good control response hand-tow flying use 75 100-ft length ~5 Hotv Horni Wing Span 790 Wing Area 569 Sq SENSOAR glider HOBBY HORN Enclasine HOBBY HORN Kit1 SENSOAR Glider kit high quality kit isith Machine cut E Sanded parts Select quality balsa spruce Detailed plans written rostrectrans THERMAL SLOPE 05 ELECTRIC POWER VALUE PRICE0a 51600 E OLD IStER RftS bull Partial Kits P 4 W Petot-Kilo Cooibined tells fall alripisoad plan 17/oto no Wire Windaic 010 Mat Sole may purchased iust semi kits plans sortie call prices 1930 Buoonnner84-$5l 1938 Clipper MR l-72--539 1937 Onllaire Sptser 1R8SRt 19d5 Ranger-SR $27 1929 Meroory729t0 1935 ttlso AanrioaH4---555 1941 Ptnyboy Jr -5d$29 1941 Playboy Sr 80545 1939 Poane House84 543 1940 Sutlpluan 78074 1945 So Long5d52H 1938 Trenton Terror-72-532 1939 Zipper54$48 1939 Korda Wuknleld-44- $17 SIIOIIIAY MODEL co Sent-kilo Cuotbiend ia/strip 1936 Plying Quaknr9d549 1937 Quaker FlosSOT535 1937 Long Cabin7R542 1937 Air chiel 51- $40 STRUCKS 1940 79 Span 935 Sp nm win SEMI KIT Plan IncI $3390 N 5W lUlElcoetba Pall Kit-- $h395 SCALE PLANS ond DRAWINGS 5 55 HEINKEL HE tOOD 62sOs $1900 ANti iIANIILiISi Up $H90 add $159 $091 92009 add $22 $2001 54590 add 5390 54591 $7090 add 53SO over $7000 add $409 CA Addressees add 0% too Send 510 visu/MCg-rExp Check Dillon up 35 doys check clearance IjCoD Enact Charges 0 Ot5C EldI Cash OnIvOlAll UPS] na cage CATALOGUE $200 PP/lot Class copy mill snot free- requested order HUBBY HORN aehebby specialties 16173 Maran Street [A] PO Boo 2212 Westminster Ca 92693 7th 993 5311 714 995 t293 January 1983 145 THE SAILPLANE CADDY Only Lift Money Can Buy Write free brochure SPC transports sailpianes 2M open class superships fantastic tool gets field/slope easy lift Furniture quality parts precut 1/2 maple plywood Dado cuts ensure quick & accurate joints very strong hooks9 screws & strap supplied kitWHALE SALE Send S 2995 AMA # pay postage via WHALE IoBBIEslNcUPS r good until l/l2/l9l3 1201 MCOUFFIE NO 104 HOUSTON TEXAS77019 7l3 528 3152 60 aircraft5ObOi set oniy $8~ Nojs Tooling PO Box 145 Seymour IL 61875 Ak Power Panel POWER starter-pump-plug AMMETER indication plug condition ALL 12-Volt battery Battery Cord Mating Plugs Only first flights Develop agreed-upon signaling system helper before flights attempted Test controls raise model head height wing level As helper begins run take several steps forward launch model Dont throw hard gentle push almost allowing pulled hand necessary helper should initially run fairly hard get model climbing gentle touch elevator will help initiate climb Once climb steady helper should adjust running speed maintain steads pull line Concentrate steering along straight flight path leave elevator alone model reaches crest flight path helper should ease off running allow model fly over head disengaging itself towline emergency hand towing model veers sideways immediately after launch helper should immediately release line throwing towards necessary Quick action will needed save model released will slow down normal flying speed can controlled recommend high-start launching until lot flying experience has gained once launched model committed until power elastic has exhausted prototype has achieved hours flying time mainly slope repaying times over effort put its construc tion hope enjoy both building flying model sou go advanced designs writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation standard Power Panel shown also available two new versons smaller 3 x 5 Easy Mounting $2395 Mini Panel flexible Dual Range Panel gives option 1-1/2 2 volts glow plug Combat Odyssey/von Lopez Continued page 73 BCI drew 20 contestants Pieter Roelandt Bart Van Den Bosse came across channel Belgium talked being jury members used two scorers per model penalty observer pit crew circle marshal Chris Snitter no complaints about scores Mick Hember brought along powerful PA system two sets timing light boxes keep track match time boxes included six lightsone yellow warm-up period four green combat period red signal end match lights clearly visible anywhere around circle Such system would very useful Nats Combat Team Trials During Saturday mornings test flying got chance fly models belonging Neil Gill Peter Tribe Whacker Whillance Dave Harrison return let fly FAI model taken also let fly two /2A models Unfortunately old Supertigre Xl 5 didnt like 10% nitro fuel nor did Tee Dee 049s runs good definitely up usual standards Nonetheless think British lads got idea what models fly like wont bother blow-by-blow account BCI results 1st Peter Tribe 2nd Neil GilL 3rd Dave Harrison 4th Whacker Whillance What fascinating about British Combat flying wind-up technique What hap pens two good pilots deliber ately follow another through series loops winding up lines tangling reverse direction get out spectator looks very spectacular pilots need trust anotherinorder fof work semi-final bout Gill Tribe put really marvelous display wind-up Tribe later informed about six loops lines can stand before get too stiff Most British pilots tend stay planted spot entire bout Very few use entire circle tactical advant age very good following opponents model through whatever ma neuver might stayed around organizers Monday clean up stow gear next year really first-rate competi tion s father contest Sunday video camera filming action interesting review video see mistakes could have avoided following weekend Peterboro club holding 3rd round British Class Diesel Combat series reminiscent way British used fly Combat before glow invasion No pressure allowed model per bout diesel engines used Out come old Oliver Tiger PAW MVVS engines 1 46 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/01
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 145, 146
THIS MODEL designed minor experience building magazine plans can quickly built fine Slope Soarer light winds construction light yet strong enough withstand rough landings prototype has also performed well flown Thermal Soarer both hand-tow high-start launches Before beginning construction read through building notes several times conjunction study plans until clear picture construction methods acquired Tail surfaces components built exactly same manner therefore stabilizer will described full Begin tracing stab center section onto 3/16 sheet balsa cut Out Tape plan building board protect plan surface wax paper prevent framework sticking Cut strips 3/16 x a leading edges sparleave slightly over-length later trimming Pre-cement both leading edge center joint angles pin pieces over plan lined up center line Apply cement half pin remaining half position Pin down spar check-fit center section Trim center section required pre-cement end grain re coat pin position Cut tip pieces 3/16 x a repeat process center section remaining 3/16 x 3/16 ribs can now cut trimmed exact size cemented position Let assembly dry thoroughly Remove board trim away excess material Carefully remove excess glue blobs lightly sandpaper top bottom surfaces equal number strokes important equalize stresses induced sanding process Carefully sand edges smooth round off external corners per plan Cut stab spar retaining slots rubberbands elevator traced onto 3/16 balsa sheet cut Out aid steel straightedge knife guide Sand smooth round edges Commercial strip nylon hinges adequate should cut about se five hinges elevator two rudder Carefully mark hinge positions elevator stabilizer Using pointed knife cut slits hinges exactly half thickness fitthe hinges permanently stage Repeat same construction methods vertical fin rudder Fuselage Start selecting two sheets balsa sides should similar density keep fuselage true sides curved Carefully trace sides onto wood cut outagain use metal straight edge guide Similarly make nose doublers 1/16 ply tail doublers 1/16 balsa noting grain direction Using contact cement adhere doublers make up left right fuselage side Cut out fuselage formers FL-F5 3/16 sheet mark centers Draw former positions inside face side taking care side marked same other Using epoxy glue Former F3 side panel making sure accurately positioned 900 side Repeat Former F4 opposite side 74 Model Aviation 11KV 10 3110w Inc autriur wn,,s 'cat. whenever can Meet Clive Smalley Full-Size Plans . See Page 172 ilIllIllirCACO111111CAFRBUILD FIN AND MUDDED SD D* CDrLD COD DATCO CIDAUDDAODD DOWELSARIMEGULAD CILUDAS e NWSDT TOP UDCSS-CDAIR ROAO~SEROII DEACPACU -. / DLUSSFIADE IACSIDD SDSE CODPGRTRENTS TDW ODOD CAR NE PITAD DeAN THERMAL /7CR ODDE FDORLDrCIA/ flCiCRALSA DOUBLERS CAPLA DOUBLERS AD CAREIAAIA SRD RIDE ERGDAREWDODNDTETULPLGRE ILUSA EPDDD TO UTEPLADOWELS RCWERCE IS ROT ODESOT BOTTOMPLATE EPOXY ADFUSEUSAE LLEL AD USESCRAP SMACA PADDINGCUStEOSE r 0 IIDU - - I V CASPARS11 DOP ARC ROATOR SOCETBUG RI 9CERARE SECTOR I-Ar Ir IN CNSDTTETOPANDROflONDUSOT NEBNIGG URRIR VERTICALL%U DOPST DIMRSG SPRUCERIB AERPLOTEB DPP ACSNT TOP CRC MUTTONA RICE NALON RGGCAGEAA OPC URASOT APPLA SOGNED IG PNAc27iiiizzr OT - L ~.--1-SN DR SAN RDUTEE PAGE CONSTRUCT DR AENCOL AD DENDDEPGNELS DlINDECDR SLOPE SDARIRG CDOER NIAD NYLON C DR ADEDNAL CLDIRG NDDEL NEST -/ I--ILCDDEREDNIDOREUODWEIGOT RASSUE DR TCUTER NDGDE OFF CAPLOPLUSTIL PILA TO DECUCE NEIDDD CEARERRACE DCCM PD W DENODE 1--REP OAR UI OUTEDORANGE BOX LIGEETWINO SLOPE SOARER DRsIgnRd DAd OCOWD Dy C SNARORy TeAMEd EDC MDdRI AvIatiOn BLICAAd WBTgNPRA 70 WBAOALAg AVAOORCNqEE panel leave cure Select sheet 3/16 balsa least 2 wide fuselage bottom Mark center line full length using long straightedge accuracy ofthis line will determine accuracy fuselage Returning side assemblies epoxy edges Former F3 F4 join two sides together Check make sure formers line up marked position Place fuselage upright building board bottom edges fuselage sides should contact board along full lengths will keep fuselage free twists Leave cure Apply epoxy Former Fl fit Hold position rubberband around nose sight along bottom adjust until nose symmetrical Repeat aft end Apply epoxy Formers F2 F5 fit position glue formers has cured basic fuselage can glued bottom sheet white glue Double check ensure center lines formers line drawn inside face bottom sheet Care will give desired stra ight fuselage additional strength fillet white glue should run along corner joints Assemble 1/16-in sheet top decking gluing together sufficient sheet widths make up required length make top deck grain lengthwise wont provide enough strength top decking can now glued dry trim off excess wood Also trim bottom sheet flush sides time leave edges square Glue Ys x runners position inside nose compartments can now lined lightweight fiberglass cloth resin Draw around underside nose area make 1/32 ply bottom reinforcement cut out glue position contact cement bottom corners should lightly rounded donRt overdo rounding may weaken side/bottom joint Cement together laminations sheet balsa nose block left well oversize epoxy Former Fl Cut out epoxy hatch retaining plate position Make hatch Ys sheet balsaagain well oversize sides spotglue place Carve sand hatch noseblock shape Cut away hatch about 1 front razor-saw Glue small piece back fuselage Cut out 1/16 ply front hatch retaining plate trim snug fit sideways location between sides Epoxy 1/16 ply hatch bottom face Spot drill through hatch rear retaining plate wood screw attachment Drill holes wing elevator dowels placing scrap block against inside faces prevent splitting drill breaks through Epoxy fin top decking making sure vertical fuselage center line Add triangular reinforcing fillets side Test fit stabilizer using three small rubberbands side Hinge rudder elevator place sure adequate clearance both rudder elevator full throw necessary trim wood rudder bottom edge Remove rudder elevator now permanently attach hinges after covering surfaces tail feathers showing control hookup Wing Commence construction making rib rubberband stab mounting Thedarkspotsyou template 1/16 plyas accurately pos see several places pins hinges sible Pierce two pinholes through enable January 198375 Pushrod AssemblyBottom Rear totalage top deckShirt roddar horn Puttrodto rudde cursor/ Hard --j.--- ___ lsa Puibrods d thread set halsa cerrrnnt __ 1N [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]x- ____ nrt4a----- Fosalapt tidtSlot tostloga thrtadad 5 Plastic control Push rod AssemblyFront Z link through servo disc N Distance slightly greater travel servo avoid pushrod end drawing up against servo case ~4Zonvnu bend bend 3rd bend template pinned sheet balsa making individual ribs can made either carefully cutting modeling knife direct ly around templateor drawing around template pencil ball-point pen cutting out free-hand sanding match template tip ribs different chord lengths made per plan sketch Make complete set before beginning gluing operations Prepare leading trailing edges carefully cutting against straightedge Make upper leading edge sheets oversize allow rib curvature Finally cut out ply dihedral braces template wing constructed four separate panels procedure being identical dihedral brace slots cut later Pin down lower leading trailing edge sheets lower cap-strips can either pinned down now added structure removed board Cut lower spar over-length glue position along rear edge sheet Check straightness Fit ribs position carefully setting square vertical inclined dihedral template end ribs Add top spar leading edge 5triPr gluing sheet rib nose shape leading edge until later Glue rear upper trailing edge sheet pinning down well especially along rear joint Fit spar webbing trailing edge webbing grain running vertically Let assembly dry 24 hours dry remove building board sand leading edge strip match rib curvature round off front edge Repin panel board glue upper leading edge sheet cap-strips panel should again left pinned down 24 hours completes basic wing panel construction Trim away surplus sheet spar ends sand leading edge nice round shape tip blocks can now added carved sanded shape four panels complete cut slots dihedral braces end ribs Epoxy Outer braces center panels Weight down center panel building board apply epoxy brace both end ribs Position outer panel block up correct dihedral angle Repeat procedure opposite panels cured repeat center joint weighting down wing half blocking up other Leave cure Lightly sand whole wing Finally cut 2-in wide bandage nylon wrap around wing about 12 overlap Mask around wing tape leaving center sheeting exposed about 114 side center Apply white glue bottom Starting about ailing edge position nylon pin Work around wing applying white glue gently pulling nylon taut Smooth out air bubbles Overlap surplus re pin glue has dried apply outside smoothing down finger until nylon weave filled dry remove tape masking lightly sand area Covering finishing several suit able covering materials nylon silk tissue plastic film prototype covered nylon since used mainly Slope Soarer using tissue use heavyweight wings lightweight remainder Radio installation general follow RC manufacturers instructions ample room nose 500 mAh Ni cd pack battery receiver should well protected Continued page 145 76 Model Aviation Taking off wing hatch reveals wing-mounting dowels servos receiver oeneasn padding battery pack also cushioned can also see has lightweight construction underside tail grouping Pushrod end threaded use adjustable clevis Rudder should trimmed sufficiently allow on-field adjustment stab incidence required Rig control wires elevons rudder shown plan Both sides same Flying After locating CG shift ing batteries shown plan HotStuff place Charge batteries about minute 2 amps low position Astro-Flight charger have tall grass hand launch have asphalt ROG elevators rudder neutral model should fly Correct diving tendency up elevons bend both up tiny bit equally Stalling can cured adding modeling clay front wheel strut intersection model flying wide lefthand circle happy have add clay note final balance point move batteries forward compensate contest flying normal flying two-minute charge 2 amps will adequate can go risk blowing batteries todays prices Im proved performance can gained using Sanyo -in Ni-Cd pencells 4 using weak 049 glow engine have able keep weight down somewhere near 11 oz electric model glow engine solution might way gobut dont forget fuel-proofing Finally anyone makes crack looks like flying toilet seat either poke em nose tell em its really annular wing words Dr Dzus Escondido means comes around once year Orange Box/Smalley Continued page 76 sponge rubber switch can mountcd just hehind F3 Pushrods can either hard balsa tube and-cable adjustable devises fixing variable-throw horns Flying easier learn fly type model slope enlist help experienced pilot first RC model form flying gives airspace beneath model hence time errors corrected Longer flight times also help give continuity embryo pilotingwithout panic constant landings hand-tow high-start launching Choose calm day initial hand test glides should take place flat grass field Check center gravity position start stabilizer packed up under leading edge piece / 16 x balsa Gently throw model windaimed point about 30 ft ahead have RC switched ON However dont use RC unless something seriously wrong could give false indication flight path Adjust nose weight elevator incidence until steady descent achieved elevator neutral satisfied first flights slope may attempted Wait day gentle breeze blowing directly slope face Check see controls working correctly launch modelwings level nose slightly down smooth push follow-through Keep model heading straight out slope model does gain height fit sinks below crest height attempt tum until least 50 yards front slope make landing bottom hill Never turn back toward slope unless well above crest height make landing hill Turns should always made wind progress forward should made series S sums model never sideways hill model correctly trimmed will slowly penetrate wind gain height steady level manner conditions vary during aftemoons flying dont afraid land adjust stabilizer incidence nose weight give opti mum performance Initially always safer fly model slightly nose-heavy condition model will fly faster give good control response hand-tow flying use 75 100-ft length ~5 Hotv Horni Wing Span 790 Wing Area 569 Sq SENSOAR glider HOBBY HORN Enclasine HOBBY HORN Kit1 SENSOAR Glider kit high quality kit isith Machine cut E Sanded parts Select quality balsa spruce Detailed plans written rostrectrans THERMAL SLOPE 05 ELECTRIC POWER VALUE PRICE0a 51600 E OLD IStER RftS bull Partial Kits P 4 W Petot-Kilo Cooibined tells fall alripisoad plan 17/oto no Wire Windaic 010 Mat Sole may purchased iust semi kits plans sortie call prices 1930 Buoonnner84-$5l 1938 Clipper MR l-72--539 1937 Onllaire Sptser 1R8SRt 19d5 Ranger-SR $27 1929 Meroory729t0 1935 ttlso AanrioaH4---555 1941 Ptnyboy Jr -5d$29 1941 Playboy Sr 80545 1939 Poane House84 543 1940 Sutlpluan 78074 1945 So Long5d52H 1938 Trenton Terror-72-532 1939 Zipper54$48 1939 Korda Wuknleld-44- $17 SIIOIIIAY MODEL co Sent-kilo Cuotbiend ia/strip 1936 Plying Quaknr9d549 1937 Quaker FlosSOT535 1937 Long Cabin7R542 1937 Air chiel 51- $40 STRUCKS 1940 79 Span 935 Sp nm win SEMI KIT Plan IncI $3390 N 5W lUlElcoetba Pall Kit-- $h395 SCALE PLANS ond DRAWINGS 5 55 HEINKEL HE tOOD 62sOs $1900 ANti iIANIILiISi Up $H90 add $159 $091 92009 add $22 $2001 54590 add 5390 54591 $7090 add 53SO over $7000 add $409 CA Addressees add 0% too Send 510 visu/MCg-rExp Check Dillon up 35 doys check clearance IjCoD Enact Charges 0 Ot5C EldI Cash OnIvOlAll UPS] na cage CATALOGUE $200 PP/lot Class copy mill snot free- requested order HUBBY HORN aehebby specialties 16173 Maran Street [A] PO Boo 2212 Westminster Ca 92693 7th 993 5311 714 995 t293 January 1983 145 THE SAILPLANE CADDY Only Lift Money Can Buy Write free brochure SPC transports sailpianes 2M open class superships fantastic tool gets field/slope easy lift Furniture quality parts precut 1/2 maple plywood Dado cuts ensure quick & accurate joints very strong hooks9 screws & strap supplied kitWHALE SALE Send S 2995 AMA # pay postage via WHALE IoBBIEslNcUPS r good until l/l2/l9l3 1201 MCOUFFIE NO 104 HOUSTON TEXAS77019 7l3 528 3152 60 aircraft5ObOi set oniy $8~ Nojs Tooling PO Box 145 Seymour IL 61875 Ak Power Panel POWER starter-pump-plug AMMETER indication plug condition ALL 12-Volt battery Battery Cord Mating Plugs Only first flights Develop agreed-upon signaling system helper before flights attempted Test controls raise model head height wing level As helper begins run take several steps forward launch model Dont throw hard gentle push almost allowing pulled hand necessary helper should initially run fairly hard get model climbing gentle touch elevator will help initiate climb Once climb steady helper should adjust running speed maintain steads pull line Concentrate steering along straight flight path leave elevator alone model reaches crest flight path helper should ease off running allow model fly over head disengaging itself towline emergency hand towing model veers sideways immediately after launch helper should immediately release line throwing towards necessary Quick action will needed save model released will slow down normal flying speed can controlled recommend high-start launching until lot flying experience has gained once launched model committed until power elastic has exhausted prototype has achieved hours flying time mainly slope repaying times over effort put its construc tion hope enjoy both building flying model sou go advanced designs writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation standard Power Panel shown also available two new versons smaller 3 x 5 Easy Mounting $2395 Mini Panel flexible Dual Range Panel gives option 1-1/2 2 volts glow plug Combat Odyssey/von Lopez Continued page 73 BCI drew 20 contestants Pieter Roelandt Bart Van Den Bosse came across channel Belgium talked being jury members used two scorers per model penalty observer pit crew circle marshal Chris Snitter no complaints about scores Mick Hember brought along powerful PA system two sets timing light boxes keep track match time boxes included six lightsone yellow warm-up period four green combat period red signal end match lights clearly visible anywhere around circle Such system would very useful Nats Combat Team Trials During Saturday mornings test flying got chance fly models belonging Neil Gill Peter Tribe Whacker Whillance Dave Harrison return let fly FAI model taken also let fly two /2A models Unfortunately old Supertigre Xl 5 didnt like 10% nitro fuel nor did Tee Dee 049s runs good definitely up usual standards Nonetheless think British lads got idea what models fly like wont bother blow-by-blow account BCI results 1st Peter Tribe 2nd Neil GilL 3rd Dave Harrison 4th Whacker Whillance What fascinating about British Combat flying wind-up technique What hap pens two good pilots deliber ately follow another through series loops winding up lines tangling reverse direction get out spectator looks very spectacular pilots need trust anotherinorder fof work semi-final bout Gill Tribe put really marvelous display wind-up Tribe later informed about six loops lines can stand before get too stiff Most British pilots tend stay planted spot entire bout Very few use entire circle tactical advant age very good following opponents model through whatever ma neuver might stayed around organizers Monday clean up stow gear next year really first-rate competi tion s father contest Sunday video camera filming action interesting review video see mistakes could have avoided following weekend Peterboro club holding 3rd round British Class Diesel Combat series reminiscent way British used fly Combat before glow invasion No pressure allowed model per bout diesel engines used Out come old Oliver Tiger PAW MVVS engines 1 46 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/01
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 145, 146
THIS MODEL designed minor experience building magazine plans can quickly built fine Slope Soarer light winds construction light yet strong enough withstand rough landings prototype has also performed well flown Thermal Soarer both hand-tow high-start launches Before beginning construction read through building notes several times conjunction study plans until clear picture construction methods acquired Tail surfaces components built exactly same manner therefore stabilizer will described full Begin tracing stab center section onto 3/16 sheet balsa cut Out Tape plan building board protect plan surface wax paper prevent framework sticking Cut strips 3/16 x a leading edges sparleave slightly over-length later trimming Pre-cement both leading edge center joint angles pin pieces over plan lined up center line Apply cement half pin remaining half position Pin down spar check-fit center section Trim center section required pre-cement end grain re coat pin position Cut tip pieces 3/16 x a repeat process center section remaining 3/16 x 3/16 ribs can now cut trimmed exact size cemented position Let assembly dry thoroughly Remove board trim away excess material Carefully remove excess glue blobs lightly sandpaper top bottom surfaces equal number strokes important equalize stresses induced sanding process Carefully sand edges smooth round off external corners per plan Cut stab spar retaining slots rubberbands elevator traced onto 3/16 balsa sheet cut Out aid steel straightedge knife guide Sand smooth round edges Commercial strip nylon hinges adequate should cut about se five hinges elevator two rudder Carefully mark hinge positions elevator stabilizer Using pointed knife cut slits hinges exactly half thickness fitthe hinges permanently stage Repeat same construction methods vertical fin rudder Fuselage Start selecting two sheets balsa sides should similar density keep fuselage true sides curved Carefully trace sides onto wood cut outagain use metal straight edge guide Similarly make nose doublers 1/16 ply tail doublers 1/16 balsa noting grain direction Using contact cement adhere doublers make up left right fuselage side Cut out fuselage formers FL-F5 3/16 sheet mark centers Draw former positions inside face side taking care side marked same other Using epoxy glue Former F3 side panel making sure accurately positioned 900 side Repeat Former F4 opposite side 74 Model Aviation 11KV 10 3110w Inc autriur wn,,s 'cat. whenever can Meet Clive Smalley Full-Size Plans . See Page 172 ilIllIllirCACO111111CAFRBUILD FIN AND MUDDED SD D* CDrLD COD DATCO CIDAUDDAODD DOWELSARIMEGULAD CILUDAS e NWSDT TOP UDCSS-CDAIR ROAO~SEROII DEACPACU -. / DLUSSFIADE IACSIDD SDSE CODPGRTRENTS TDW ODOD CAR NE PITAD DeAN THERMAL /7CR ODDE FDORLDrCIA/ flCiCRALSA DOUBLERS CAPLA DOUBLERS AD CAREIAAIA SRD RIDE ERGDAREWDODNDTETULPLGRE ILUSA EPDDD TO UTEPLADOWELS RCWERCE IS ROT ODESOT BOTTOMPLATE EPOXY ADFUSEUSAE LLEL AD USESCRAP SMACA PADDINGCUStEOSE r 0 IIDU - - I V CASPARS11 DOP ARC ROATOR SOCETBUG RI 9CERARE SECTOR I-Ar Ir IN CNSDTTETOPANDROflONDUSOT NEBNIGG URRIR VERTICALL%U DOPST DIMRSG SPRUCERIB AERPLOTEB DPP ACSNT TOP CRC MUTTONA RICE NALON RGGCAGEAA OPC URASOT APPLA SOGNED IG PNAc27iiiizzr OT - L ~.--1-SN DR SAN RDUTEE PAGE CONSTRUCT DR AENCOL AD DENDDEPGNELS DlINDECDR SLOPE SDARIRG CDOER NIAD NYLON C DR ADEDNAL CLDIRG NDDEL NEST -/ I--ILCDDEREDNIDOREUODWEIGOT RASSUE DR TCUTER NDGDE OFF CAPLOPLUSTIL PILA TO DECUCE NEIDDD CEARERRACE DCCM PD W DENODE 1--REP OAR UI OUTEDORANGE BOX LIGEETWINO SLOPE SOARER DRsIgnRd DAd OCOWD Dy C SNARORy TeAMEd EDC MDdRI AvIatiOn BLICAAd WBTgNPRA 70 WBAOALAg AVAOORCNqEE panel leave cure Select sheet 3/16 balsa least 2 wide fuselage bottom Mark center line full length using long straightedge accuracy ofthis line will determine accuracy fuselage Returning side assemblies epoxy edges Former F3 F4 join two sides together Check make sure formers line up marked position Place fuselage upright building board bottom edges fuselage sides should contact board along full lengths will keep fuselage free twists Leave cure Apply epoxy Former Fl fit Hold position rubberband around nose sight along bottom adjust until nose symmetrical Repeat aft end Apply epoxy Formers F2 F5 fit position glue formers has cured basic fuselage can glued bottom sheet white glue Double check ensure center lines formers line drawn inside face bottom sheet Care will give desired stra ight fuselage additional strength fillet white glue should run along corner joints Assemble 1/16-in sheet top decking gluing together sufficient sheet widths make up required length make top deck grain lengthwise wont provide enough strength top decking can now glued dry trim off excess wood Also trim bottom sheet flush sides time leave edges square Glue Ys x runners position inside nose compartments can now lined lightweight fiberglass cloth resin Draw around underside nose area make 1/32 ply bottom reinforcement cut out glue position contact cement bottom corners should lightly rounded donRt overdo rounding may weaken side/bottom joint Cement together laminations sheet balsa nose block left well oversize epoxy Former Fl Cut out epoxy hatch retaining plate position Make hatch Ys sheet balsaagain well oversize sides spotglue place Carve sand hatch noseblock shape Cut away hatch about 1 front razor-saw Glue small piece back fuselage Cut out 1/16 ply front hatch retaining plate trim snug fit sideways location between sides Epoxy 1/16 ply hatch bottom face Spot drill through hatch rear retaining plate wood screw attachment Drill holes wing elevator dowels placing scrap block against inside faces prevent splitting drill breaks through Epoxy fin top decking making sure vertical fuselage center line Add triangular reinforcing fillets side Test fit stabilizer using three small rubberbands side Hinge rudder elevator place sure adequate clearance both rudder elevator full throw necessary trim wood rudder bottom edge Remove rudder elevator now permanently attach hinges after covering surfaces tail feathers showing control hookup Wing Commence construction making rib rubberband stab mounting Thedarkspotsyou template 1/16 plyas accurately pos see several places pins hinges sible Pierce two pinholes through enable January 198375 Pushrod AssemblyBottom Rear totalage top deckShirt roddar horn Puttrodto rudde cursor/ Hard --j.--- ___ lsa Puibrods d thread set halsa cerrrnnt __ 1N [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]x- ____ nrt4a----- Fosalapt tidtSlot tostloga thrtadad 5 Plastic control Push rod AssemblyFront Z link through servo disc N Distance slightly greater travel servo avoid pushrod end drawing up against servo case ~4Zonvnu bend bend 3rd bend template pinned sheet balsa making individual ribs can made either carefully cutting modeling knife direct ly around templateor drawing around template pencil ball-point pen cutting out free-hand sanding match template tip ribs different chord lengths made per plan sketch Make complete set before beginning gluing operations Prepare leading trailing edges carefully cutting against straightedge Make upper leading edge sheets oversize allow rib curvature Finally cut out ply dihedral braces template wing constructed four separate panels procedure being identical dihedral brace slots cut later Pin down lower leading trailing edge sheets lower cap-strips can either pinned down now added structure removed board Cut lower spar over-length glue position along rear edge sheet Check straightness Fit ribs position carefully setting square vertical inclined dihedral template end ribs Add top spar leading edge 5triPr gluing sheet rib nose shape leading edge until later Glue rear upper trailing edge sheet pinning down well especially along rear joint Fit spar webbing trailing edge webbing grain running vertically Let assembly dry 24 hours dry remove building board sand leading edge strip match rib curvature round off front edge Repin panel board glue upper leading edge sheet cap-strips panel should again left pinned down 24 hours completes basic wing panel construction Trim away surplus sheet spar ends sand leading edge nice round shape tip blocks can now added carved sanded shape four panels complete cut slots dihedral braces end ribs Epoxy Outer braces center panels Weight down center panel building board apply epoxy brace both end ribs Position outer panel block up correct dihedral angle Repeat procedure opposite panels cured repeat center joint weighting down wing half blocking up other Leave cure Lightly sand whole wing Finally cut 2-in wide bandage nylon wrap around wing about 12 overlap Mask around wing tape leaving center sheeting exposed about 114 side center Apply white glue bottom Starting about ailing edge position nylon pin Work around wing applying white glue gently pulling nylon taut Smooth out air bubbles Overlap surplus re pin glue has dried apply outside smoothing down finger until nylon weave filled dry remove tape masking lightly sand area Covering finishing several suit able covering materials nylon silk tissue plastic film prototype covered nylon since used mainly Slope Soarer using tissue use heavyweight wings lightweight remainder Radio installation general follow RC manufacturers instructions ample room nose 500 mAh Ni cd pack battery receiver should well protected Continued page 145 76 Model Aviation Taking off wing hatch reveals wing-mounting dowels servos receiver oeneasn padding battery pack also cushioned can also see has lightweight construction underside tail grouping Pushrod end threaded use adjustable clevis Rudder should trimmed sufficiently allow on-field adjustment stab incidence required Rig control wires elevons rudder shown plan Both sides same Flying After locating CG shift ing batteries shown plan HotStuff place Charge batteries about minute 2 amps low position Astro-Flight charger have tall grass hand launch have asphalt ROG elevators rudder neutral model should fly Correct diving tendency up elevons bend both up tiny bit equally Stalling can cured adding modeling clay front wheel strut intersection model flying wide lefthand circle happy have add clay note final balance point move batteries forward compensate contest flying normal flying two-minute charge 2 amps will adequate can go risk blowing batteries todays prices Im proved performance can gained using Sanyo -in Ni-Cd pencells 4 using weak 049 glow engine have able keep weight down somewhere near 11 oz electric model glow engine solution might way gobut dont forget fuel-proofing Finally anyone makes crack looks like flying toilet seat either poke em nose tell em its really annular wing words Dr Dzus Escondido means comes around once year Orange Box/Smalley Continued page 76 sponge rubber switch can mountcd just hehind F3 Pushrods can either hard balsa tube and-cable adjustable devises fixing variable-throw horns Flying easier learn fly type model slope enlist help experienced pilot first RC model form flying gives airspace beneath model hence time errors corrected Longer flight times also help give continuity embryo pilotingwithout panic constant landings hand-tow high-start launching Choose calm day initial hand test glides should take place flat grass field Check center gravity position start stabilizer packed up under leading edge piece / 16 x balsa Gently throw model windaimed point about 30 ft ahead have RC switched ON However dont use RC unless something seriously wrong could give false indication flight path Adjust nose weight elevator incidence until steady descent achieved elevator neutral satisfied first flights slope may attempted Wait day gentle breeze blowing directly slope face Check see controls working correctly launch modelwings level nose slightly down smooth push follow-through Keep model heading straight out slope model does gain height fit sinks below crest height attempt tum until least 50 yards front slope make landing bottom hill Never turn back toward slope unless well above crest height make landing hill Turns should always made wind progress forward should made series S sums model never sideways hill model correctly trimmed will slowly penetrate wind gain height steady level manner conditions vary during aftemoons flying dont afraid land adjust stabilizer incidence nose weight give opti mum performance Initially always safer fly model slightly nose-heavy condition model will fly faster give good control response hand-tow flying use 75 100-ft length ~5 Hotv Horni Wing Span 790 Wing Area 569 Sq SENSOAR glider HOBBY HORN Enclasine HOBBY HORN Kit1 SENSOAR Glider kit high quality kit isith Machine cut E Sanded parts Select quality balsa spruce Detailed plans written rostrectrans THERMAL SLOPE 05 ELECTRIC POWER VALUE PRICE0a 51600 E OLD IStER RftS bull Partial Kits P 4 W Petot-Kilo Cooibined tells fall alripisoad plan 17/oto no Wire Windaic 010 Mat Sole may purchased iust semi kits plans sortie call prices 1930 Buoonnner84-$5l 1938 Clipper MR l-72--539 1937 Onllaire Sptser 1R8SRt 19d5 Ranger-SR $27 1929 Meroory729t0 1935 ttlso AanrioaH4---555 1941 Ptnyboy Jr -5d$29 1941 Playboy Sr 80545 1939 Poane House84 543 1940 Sutlpluan 78074 1945 So Long5d52H 1938 Trenton Terror-72-532 1939 Zipper54$48 1939 Korda Wuknleld-44- $17 SIIOIIIAY MODEL co Sent-kilo Cuotbiend ia/strip 1936 Plying Quaknr9d549 1937 Quaker FlosSOT535 1937 Long Cabin7R542 1937 Air chiel 51- $40 STRUCKS 1940 79 Span 935 Sp nm win SEMI KIT Plan IncI $3390 N 5W lUlElcoetba Pall Kit-- $h395 SCALE PLANS ond DRAWINGS 5 55 HEINKEL HE tOOD 62sOs $1900 ANti iIANIILiISi Up $H90 add $159 $091 92009 add $22 $2001 54590 add 5390 54591 $7090 add 53SO over $7000 add $409 CA Addressees add 0% too Send 510 visu/MCg-rExp Check Dillon up 35 doys check clearance IjCoD Enact Charges 0 Ot5C EldI Cash OnIvOlAll UPS] na cage CATALOGUE $200 PP/lot Class copy mill snot free- requested order HUBBY HORN aehebby specialties 16173 Maran Street [A] PO Boo 2212 Westminster Ca 92693 7th 993 5311 714 995 t293 January 1983 145 THE SAILPLANE CADDY Only Lift Money Can Buy Write free brochure SPC transports sailpianes 2M open class superships fantastic tool gets field/slope easy lift Furniture quality parts precut 1/2 maple plywood Dado cuts ensure quick & accurate joints very strong hooks9 screws & strap supplied kitWHALE SALE Send S 2995 AMA # pay postage via WHALE IoBBIEslNcUPS r good until l/l2/l9l3 1201 MCOUFFIE NO 104 HOUSTON TEXAS77019 7l3 528 3152 60 aircraft5ObOi set oniy $8~ Nojs Tooling PO Box 145 Seymour IL 61875 Ak Power Panel POWER starter-pump-plug AMMETER indication plug condition ALL 12-Volt battery Battery Cord Mating Plugs Only first flights Develop agreed-upon signaling system helper before flights attempted Test controls raise model head height wing level As helper begins run take several steps forward launch model Dont throw hard gentle push almost allowing pulled hand necessary helper should initially run fairly hard get model climbing gentle touch elevator will help initiate climb Once climb steady helper should adjust running speed maintain steads pull line Concentrate steering along straight flight path leave elevator alone model reaches crest flight path helper should ease off running allow model fly over head disengaging itself towline emergency hand towing model veers sideways immediately after launch helper should immediately release line throwing towards necessary Quick action will needed save model released will slow down normal flying speed can controlled recommend high-start launching until lot flying experience has gained once launched model committed until power elastic has exhausted prototype has achieved hours flying time mainly slope repaying times over effort put its construc tion hope enjoy both building flying model sou go advanced designs writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation standard Power Panel shown also available two new versons smaller 3 x 5 Easy Mounting $2395 Mini Panel flexible Dual Range Panel gives option 1-1/2 2 volts glow plug Combat Odyssey/von Lopez Continued page 73 BCI drew 20 contestants Pieter Roelandt Bart Van Den Bosse came across channel Belgium talked being jury members used two scorers per model penalty observer pit crew circle marshal Chris Snitter no complaints about scores Mick Hember brought along powerful PA system two sets timing light boxes keep track match time boxes included six lightsone yellow warm-up period four green combat period red signal end match lights clearly visible anywhere around circle Such system would very useful Nats Combat Team Trials During Saturday mornings test flying got chance fly models belonging Neil Gill Peter Tribe Whacker Whillance Dave Harrison return let fly FAI model taken also let fly two /2A models Unfortunately old Supertigre Xl 5 didnt like 10% nitro fuel nor did Tee Dee 049s runs good definitely up usual standards Nonetheless think British lads got idea what models fly like wont bother blow-by-blow account BCI results 1st Peter Tribe 2nd Neil GilL 3rd Dave Harrison 4th Whacker Whillance What fascinating about British Combat flying wind-up technique What hap pens two good pilots deliber ately follow another through series loops winding up lines tangling reverse direction get out spectator looks very spectacular pilots need trust anotherinorder fof work semi-final bout Gill Tribe put really marvelous display wind-up Tribe later informed about six loops lines can stand before get too stiff Most British pilots tend stay planted spot entire bout Very few use entire circle tactical advant age very good following opponents model through whatever ma neuver might stayed around organizers Monday clean up stow gear next year really first-rate competi tion s father contest Sunday video camera filming action interesting review video see mistakes could have avoided following weekend Peterboro club holding 3rd round British Class Diesel Combat series reminiscent way British used fly Combat before glow invasion No pressure allowed model per bout diesel engines used Out come old Oliver Tiger PAW MVVS engines 1 46 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/01
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 145, 146
THIS MODEL designed minor experience building magazine plans can quickly built fine Slope Soarer light winds construction light yet strong enough withstand rough landings prototype has also performed well flown Thermal Soarer both hand-tow high-start launches Before beginning construction read through building notes several times conjunction study plans until clear picture construction methods acquired Tail surfaces components built exactly same manner therefore stabilizer will described full Begin tracing stab center section onto 3/16 sheet balsa cut Out Tape plan building board protect plan surface wax paper prevent framework sticking Cut strips 3/16 x a leading edges sparleave slightly over-length later trimming Pre-cement both leading edge center joint angles pin pieces over plan lined up center line Apply cement half pin remaining half position Pin down spar check-fit center section Trim center section required pre-cement end grain re coat pin position Cut tip pieces 3/16 x a repeat process center section remaining 3/16 x 3/16 ribs can now cut trimmed exact size cemented position Let assembly dry thoroughly Remove board trim away excess material Carefully remove excess glue blobs lightly sandpaper top bottom surfaces equal number strokes important equalize stresses induced sanding process Carefully sand edges smooth round off external corners per plan Cut stab spar retaining slots rubberbands elevator traced onto 3/16 balsa sheet cut Out aid steel straightedge knife guide Sand smooth round edges Commercial strip nylon hinges adequate should cut about se five hinges elevator two rudder Carefully mark hinge positions elevator stabilizer Using pointed knife cut slits hinges exactly half thickness fitthe hinges permanently stage Repeat same construction methods vertical fin rudder Fuselage Start selecting two sheets balsa sides should similar density keep fuselage true sides curved Carefully trace sides onto wood cut outagain use metal straight edge guide Similarly make nose doublers 1/16 ply tail doublers 1/16 balsa noting grain direction Using contact cement adhere doublers make up left right fuselage side Cut out fuselage formers FL-F5 3/16 sheet mark centers Draw former positions inside face side taking care side marked same other Using epoxy glue Former F3 side panel making sure accurately positioned 900 side Repeat Former F4 opposite side 74 Model Aviation 11KV 10 3110w Inc autriur wn,,s 'cat. whenever can Meet Clive Smalley Full-Size Plans . 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OUTEDORANGE BOX LIGEETWINO SLOPE SOARER DRsIgnRd DAd OCOWD Dy C SNARORy TeAMEd EDC MDdRI AvIatiOn BLICAAd WBTgNPRA 70 WBAOALAg AVAOORCNqEE panel leave cure Select sheet 3/16 balsa least 2 wide fuselage bottom Mark center line full length using long straightedge accuracy ofthis line will determine accuracy fuselage Returning side assemblies epoxy edges Former F3 F4 join two sides together Check make sure formers line up marked position Place fuselage upright building board bottom edges fuselage sides should contact board along full lengths will keep fuselage free twists Leave cure Apply epoxy Former Fl fit Hold position rubberband around nose sight along bottom adjust until nose symmetrical Repeat aft end Apply epoxy Formers F2 F5 fit position glue formers has cured basic fuselage can glued bottom sheet white glue Double check ensure center lines formers line drawn inside face bottom sheet Care will give desired stra ight fuselage additional strength fillet white glue should run along corner joints Assemble 1/16-in sheet top decking gluing together sufficient sheet widths make up required length make top deck grain lengthwise wont provide enough strength top decking can now glued dry trim off excess wood Also trim bottom sheet flush sides time leave edges square Glue Ys x runners position inside nose compartments can now lined lightweight fiberglass cloth resin Draw around underside nose area make 1/32 ply bottom reinforcement cut out glue position contact cement bottom corners should lightly rounded donRt overdo rounding may weaken side/bottom joint Cement together laminations sheet balsa nose block left well oversize epoxy Former Fl Cut out epoxy hatch retaining plate position Make hatch Ys sheet balsaagain well oversize sides spotglue place Carve sand hatch noseblock shape Cut away hatch about 1 front razor-saw Glue small piece back fuselage Cut out 1/16 ply front hatch retaining plate trim snug fit sideways location between sides Epoxy 1/16 ply hatch bottom face Spot drill through hatch rear retaining plate wood screw attachment Drill holes wing elevator dowels placing scrap block against inside faces prevent splitting drill breaks through Epoxy fin top decking making sure vertical fuselage center line Add triangular reinforcing fillets side Test fit stabilizer using three small rubberbands side Hinge rudder elevator place sure adequate clearance both rudder elevator full throw necessary trim wood rudder bottom edge Remove rudder elevator now permanently attach hinges after covering surfaces tail feathers showing control hookup Wing Commence construction making rib rubberband stab mounting Thedarkspotsyou template 1/16 plyas accurately pos see several places pins hinges sible Pierce two pinholes through enable January 198375 Pushrod AssemblyBottom Rear totalage top deckShirt roddar horn Puttrodto rudde cursor/ Hard --j.--- ___ lsa Puibrods d thread set halsa cerrrnnt __ 1N [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]x- ____ nrt4a----- Fosalapt tidtSlot tostloga thrtadad 5 Plastic control Push rod AssemblyFront Z link through servo disc N Distance slightly greater travel servo avoid pushrod end drawing up against servo case ~4Zonvnu bend bend 3rd bend template pinned sheet balsa making individual ribs can made either carefully cutting modeling knife direct ly around templateor drawing around template pencil ball-point pen cutting out free-hand sanding match template tip ribs different chord lengths made per plan sketch Make complete set before beginning gluing operations Prepare leading trailing edges carefully cutting against straightedge Make upper leading edge sheets oversize allow rib curvature Finally cut out ply dihedral braces template wing constructed four separate panels procedure being identical dihedral brace slots cut later Pin down lower leading trailing edge sheets lower cap-strips can either pinned down now added structure removed board Cut lower spar over-length glue position along rear edge sheet Check straightness Fit ribs position carefully setting square vertical inclined dihedral template end ribs Add top spar leading edge 5triPr gluing sheet rib nose shape leading edge until later Glue rear upper trailing edge sheet pinning down well especially along rear joint Fit spar webbing trailing edge webbing grain running vertically Let assembly dry 24 hours dry remove building board sand leading edge strip match rib curvature round off front edge Repin panel board glue upper leading edge sheet cap-strips panel should again left pinned down 24 hours completes basic wing panel construction Trim away surplus sheet spar ends sand leading edge nice round shape tip blocks can now added carved sanded shape four panels complete cut slots dihedral braces end ribs Epoxy Outer braces center panels Weight down center panel building board apply epoxy brace both end ribs Position outer panel block up correct dihedral angle Repeat procedure opposite panels cured repeat center joint weighting down wing half blocking up other Leave cure Lightly sand whole wing Finally cut 2-in wide bandage nylon wrap around wing about 12 overlap Mask around wing tape leaving center sheeting exposed about 114 side center Apply white glue bottom Starting about ailing edge position nylon pin Work around wing applying white glue gently pulling nylon taut Smooth out air bubbles Overlap surplus re pin glue has dried apply outside smoothing down finger until nylon weave filled dry remove tape masking lightly sand area Covering finishing several suit able covering materials nylon silk tissue plastic film prototype covered nylon since used mainly Slope Soarer using tissue use heavyweight wings lightweight remainder Radio installation general follow RC manufacturers instructions ample room nose 500 mAh Ni cd pack battery receiver should well protected Continued page 145 76 Model Aviation Taking off wing hatch reveals wing-mounting dowels servos receiver oeneasn padding battery pack also cushioned can also see has lightweight construction underside tail grouping Pushrod end threaded use adjustable clevis Rudder should trimmed sufficiently allow on-field adjustment stab incidence required Rig control wires elevons rudder shown plan Both sides same Flying After locating CG shift ing batteries shown plan HotStuff place Charge batteries about minute 2 amps low position Astro-Flight charger have tall grass hand launch have asphalt ROG elevators rudder neutral model should fly Correct diving tendency up elevons bend both up tiny bit equally Stalling can cured adding modeling clay front wheel strut intersection model flying wide lefthand circle happy have add clay note final balance point move batteries forward compensate contest flying normal flying two-minute charge 2 amps will adequate can go risk blowing batteries todays prices Im proved performance can gained using Sanyo -in Ni-Cd pencells 4 using weak 049 glow engine have able keep weight down somewhere near 11 oz electric model glow engine solution might way gobut dont forget fuel-proofing Finally anyone makes crack looks like flying toilet seat either poke em nose tell em its really annular wing words Dr Dzus Escondido means comes around once year Orange Box/Smalley Continued page 76 sponge rubber switch can mountcd just hehind F3 Pushrods can either hard balsa tube and-cable adjustable devises fixing variable-throw horns Flying easier learn fly type model slope enlist help experienced pilot first RC model form flying gives airspace beneath model hence time errors corrected Longer flight times also help give continuity embryo pilotingwithout panic constant landings hand-tow high-start launching Choose calm day initial hand test glides should take place flat grass field Check center gravity position start stabilizer packed up under leading edge piece / 16 x balsa Gently throw model windaimed point about 30 ft ahead have RC switched ON However dont use RC unless something seriously wrong could give false indication flight path Adjust nose weight elevator incidence until steady descent achieved elevator neutral satisfied first flights slope may attempted Wait day gentle breeze blowing directly slope face Check see controls working correctly launch modelwings level nose slightly down smooth push follow-through Keep model heading straight out slope model does gain height fit sinks below crest height attempt tum until least 50 yards front slope make landing bottom hill Never turn back toward slope unless well above crest height make landing hill Turns should always made wind progress forward should made series S sums model never sideways hill model correctly trimmed will slowly penetrate wind gain height steady level manner conditions vary during aftemoons flying dont afraid land adjust stabilizer incidence nose weight give opti mum performance Initially always safer fly model slightly nose-heavy condition model will fly faster give good control response hand-tow flying use 75 100-ft length ~5 Hotv Horni Wing Span 790 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61875 Ak Power Panel POWER starter-pump-plug AMMETER indication plug condition ALL 12-Volt battery Battery Cord Mating Plugs Only first flights Develop agreed-upon signaling system helper before flights attempted Test controls raise model head height wing level As helper begins run take several steps forward launch model Dont throw hard gentle push almost allowing pulled hand necessary helper should initially run fairly hard get model climbing gentle touch elevator will help initiate climb Once climb steady helper should adjust running speed maintain steads pull line Concentrate steering along straight flight path leave elevator alone model reaches crest flight path helper should ease off running allow model fly over head disengaging itself towline emergency hand towing model veers sideways immediately after launch helper should immediately release line throwing towards necessary Quick action will needed save model released will slow down normal flying speed can controlled recommend high-start launching until lot flying experience has gained once launched model committed until power elastic has exhausted prototype has achieved hours flying time mainly slope repaying times over effort put its construc tion hope enjoy both building flying model sou go advanced designs writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation standard Power Panel shown also available two new versons smaller 3 x 5 Easy Mounting $2395 Mini Panel flexible Dual Range Panel gives option 1-1/2 2 volts glow plug Combat Odyssey/von Lopez Continued page 73 BCI drew 20 contestants Pieter Roelandt Bart Van Den Bosse came across channel Belgium talked being jury members used two scorers per model penalty observer pit crew circle marshal Chris Snitter no complaints about scores Mick Hember brought along powerful PA system two sets timing light boxes keep track match time boxes included six lightsone yellow warm-up period four green combat period red signal end match lights clearly visible anywhere around circle Such system would very useful Nats Combat Team Trials During Saturday mornings test flying got chance fly models belonging Neil Gill Peter Tribe Whacker Whillance Dave Harrison return let fly FAI model taken also let fly two /2A models Unfortunately old Supertigre Xl 5 didnt like 10% nitro fuel nor did Tee Dee 049s runs good definitely up usual standards Nonetheless think British lads got idea what models fly like wont bother blow-by-blow account BCI results 1st Peter Tribe 2nd Neil GilL 3rd Dave Harrison 4th Whacker Whillance What fascinating about British Combat flying wind-up technique What hap pens two good pilots deliber ately follow another through series loops winding up lines tangling reverse direction get out spectator looks very spectacular pilots need trust anotherinorder fof work semi-final bout Gill Tribe put really marvelous display wind-up Tribe later informed about six loops lines can stand before get too stiff Most British pilots tend stay planted spot entire bout Very few use entire circle tactical advant age very good following opponents model through whatever ma neuver might stayed around organizers Monday clean up stow gear next year really first-rate competi tion s father contest Sunday video camera filming action interesting review video see mistakes could have avoided following weekend Peterboro club holding 3rd round British Class Diesel Combat series reminiscent way British used fly Combat before glow invasion No pressure allowed model per bout diesel engines used Out come old Oliver Tiger PAW MVVS engines 1 46 Model Aviation