Carved balsa caricature pilot Otaker Saffek Czechoslovakia vintage Rapid model fea tures silk scarf simple stark work can Stirling Mouse seems logical pilot mouse racer Styrofoam ball paper ears wood en nose tipped map pin Papers eyes gog gles Williams Bros plastic pilot Pilots man planes Nothing unrealistic scale model flying no controls So put pilot cockpit cabin Bill Hannan PERHAPS IN VIEW valiant gains being achieved womens libbers should say Pilots person planes rate pleasing see occupants appearing greater numbers models days Certainly nothing could less realistic scale model particuarly large canopy open cockpit flying no controls people claim lack artistic talent excuse omitting pilot models rather flimsy alibi days ready-made products readily available Others claim pilot simply way pre venting clear unobstructed viewing scale details inside cockpit ob vious answer comment easily removable pilots After nonenthusiasts can appreciate pilots Cockpits very basic model pilot head may mounted simple balsa cross-piece However some suggestion office can add greater realism direct attention pilot Stage sport semi-scale model plain recessed platform can serve pur pose Made paper balsa can mounted underside upper fuselage longerons though re cessed thickness longerons painted flat dark grey will provide visual effect depth such instal lation pilot head bust can attached directly platform youre home free minimum effort Stage 2 similar stage 1 car ried step further platform recessed point directly beneath models instrument panel Note certain designs panel may located high enough incorporated stage situation panel itself adds consider able realism small amount extra effortturn page Avro Avis Peanut Scale Ray Malmstrom England flown simple carved pilot rear cockpit See sketch pg 25 Carved balsa pilot vintage Rex monoplane mounted flat gray-painted platform Instru ments roll map dashboard does recessed platform heighten illusion cockpit depth hut also serves cover unsightly servos RC model bellcrank assembly control-line aircraft However low-mounted platform dummy pilots body may need extended approxi mately waist arms may need added hest effect Stage 3 ultimate development usually employed serious scale models features complete cockpit de tails down including rudder pedals floor hoards Without douht great deal extra time work required proper execution stage contest purposes time well spent compliments fellow builders spectators may provide additional honus People can easily appreciate terior detail perhaps because spend hours similar surround ings driving automobiles Incorporating complete cockpit flying model quite different proposi tion encountered static dis play type Aside weight considera tions certain built-in problems surmounted example might very difficult fully detailing interior rubber-powered model powerplant passes right through center attention Such obstacle beyond resolution may require some careful thought Similarly control-liner might need some clever planning order model control system infringes upon scale control system Actually some outstanding examples have featured scale control actuation linked models bellerank additional realism Ditto certain RC models Occasionally bit optical cheat ing may required such installing floorboards small distance above scale location Since observers view foreshortened anyhow slight fudging can perpetrated being obvious sides cockpit should also remembered Nothing detracts otherwise scale-like model ap pearance raw balsa wood seen through cockpit cabin windows Pior covering interior structure likely seen finished model should suit ably stained painted covered ap propriate subject aircraft Seats prototypical also must truly complete interior pilot Commercially manufactured interior components now market can simplify task furnishing cock pit interior present majority adOnly engine gives away fact model Demoiselle pilot es sential part because houses much AC system Model photo Vein Zundel Man Planes Note importance overall effect simple paper profile man C02-powered Antoinette Yes real airplane wheel controlled vertised products World War Two aircraft presumably range will gradually expand encompass popular aircraft other eras well Companies catering both ends modeling spectrum 1/32 scale static dis play models large RC types interests either areas means check time-saving prod ucts Having discussed interior lets proceed question occupants Purchased Pilots quickest easiest solution need can found neighborhood hobby emporium form manufactured products some brands finished ready stallation others require assembly and/or painting can advantage since allows latitude individual interpreta tion customizing can instance add mustache choose length color hair add flowing scarf what ever else may suit fancy Also little care pilots head can altered slightly different appearance small scale models consider slot car drivers manufactured different styles sizes Often hel meted be-goggled racing driver will pass perfectly aircraft pilot little no need modifications Some 22 Model Aviation paper pilot profile racer model sandwiched between two sheets clear ace tate form canopy Makes ask didnt think Express yourself l slot-car drivers also feature arms hands can reworked hold control wheel stick instead steering wheel Non Hobby Sources unable locate suitable occupant dreamship through hobby outlets try local toy stores Some so-called action dolls amazingly realistic military types may used almost purchased whereas civilian dolls may need some reworking redressing An exception might used lightplane transport models Since dolls have complete bodies feature moveable joints may prove ideal stage 3 installations large powerful RC control-line models weight may represent too much concern However aircraft wing power loadings critical may prudent put oc cupants youll pardon expression crash diet can mean replacing original body limbs carved balsa styrofoam substitutes Usually parts need duplicated exactly since clothing will cover areas anyhow Generally head neck hands arms will salvaged since diffi cult copy However may some times lightened judicious hollowing out comes creating clothing few modelers have either aptitude interest suggestion enlist aid mother wife girl friend apt have experience sewing machine pattern making will un doubtedly better job could Above carved balsa simulation Charles Nieuport glares out behind rigging pylon Monoplane looks alive Left Assorted types sizes heads busts fill needs Large bust Williams three tiny heads slot cars Note peanut painted resemble pilot yourself simplify work try furnish some good photographs draw ings uniform costume desired Most libraries have books such sub jects can yield excellent illustra tions modern clothing Sears cata log readily available source ideas Caricatures various reasons may decide install realistic pilot rather comical type Snoopy exam ple has become almost universal model occupant hes idol indeed luck since image widely available different varia tions ranging key-rings stuffed playthings Toy novelty stores places look Profile Pilots small flying models profile pilots have lot offer weigh next nothing super-quick produce dont add much drag Further can purchased readyprinted See supplier list end article Interestingly pre-war model plans included profile pilots some recent offerings reviving custom Usually profile figure cut opaque paper folded form twosided head use translucent pa per such drafting vellum will allow use single thickness since image can easily traced onto opposite side Such pilots may decorated colored pencils paint sharp fiber-point pens moisture resistance should given clear protective coating Caution Try coating scrap first cer tain wont cause coloring smear bleed have obtained good results February 1977 23 Vacuum-formed plastic pilots carved wood patterns over formed Carvings made author Typical carved balsa pilot hollowed out lightness Carved pilots can made size accommodate size type plane Man Planes Testors Dullcoat plastic model spray reluctant design own profile pilots consider tracing comic books What could logical model plane piloted Smilin Jack Steve Canyon case previously mentioned Snoopy other Peanuts characters gift shop will yield full-color greeting cards suitable sil houettes two other methods produc ing truly unique profile pilots first volves taking black white photo yourself friend sure photograph both right left side Photo prints desired size may prepared Using very sharp modeling knife cut out photo print head sides glue together edges will appear white should retouched soft pencil grey paint until blend inconspicu ously similar approach involves taking color transparencies someones head shoulders cut out may applied both sides center stiffener Arriving correct size may take few trials resulting pilot dis tinctive unusual Profile pilots may mounted cut ting slit cockpit platform accept figure affixed suitable strip balsa glued across inside cock pit Fabricated Pilots very special pilot consider creating own Like propeller carving can appear difficult actually Also like prop carving improvement possible prac tice First perfection sculp ture Michelangelo expected required reasonable simulation hu man being will job advantages including true individuality exact control size particularly impor tant odd-scale models exact control weight disadvantage course time patience required Philosophy At outset should de cide what degree realism desired might difficult justify great expendi ture time effort average mod el contrast serious competition air craft may deserve best pilot can possibly create As rule-of-the-thumb like treat dummy pilot about same way dummy engine allowing approximately same amount time Thus rubber-powered sport scale model might suitably equipped both relatively abstract engine pilot requiring perhaps hour two fabrication time ultimate production might justifiably think terms several days week effort majority average models would fall somewhere between two extremes Approach project relaxed frame mind Hasty work will give itself away time quiet spot work can very helpful good lighting 24 Model Aviation special interest radio controllers cockpit kits D & B Model Aircraft P-51 Mustang P-40 Warhawk will fit kits Top Flite Platt Royal some oth ersand some modifications scratchbuilt aircraft well firm also produces cockpit kits other popular subjects Right Close-up Mustang cockpit kit D & B reveals extraordinary realism Below Black paper silhouette pilot adds char acter sport model made David W Jones PIN G-PONG SOGGLES OR FOAM BALL HAIR PAINTED ON TURES r ~PAINTED ON NOSE PAPERWOOOEN EARS DOWEL USED FOR HANDLE DURING CONSTRUCTION ADDITIVE METHOD COMIC TYPE SHOWN two mBthods making dummy pilot additive method material added basic figure subSractive material removed Shown lfl steps below arrive final figure temporarily leaving pedestal means provided hold work especially useful painting stage BALSA WOOD OR STYROFOAM BLOCKI SKETCH FRONT VIEW must best results achieved suggest consider first attempt dry run second try bound improvement Tools Only minimum tools needed likely found aver age model builders collection Carving can performed sharp-pointed modeling knife lightweight type will provide greater control working tiny details After carving selection small needle files sanding sticks will found useful prefer contact-cement sandpaper small hardwood sticks dowels purpose Another less common item head band type magnifier Though essential such device certainly assists execu tion minute details especially feature painting 4-power type suitable fact excessive magnification can dis turbing since range sharp focus becomes much shallower increase power Perhaps important quality items needed efficient production pilots brushes Cheap brushes simply waste money offer noth ing except frustration Sable hair art brushes best answer although bit costly can last years proper care Although individual prefer ences bound vary feel number 00 number 5 brush round type will suit situations apt encountered Forget tiny brushes two hairs su perior painting fine details larger brush perfect point will bet ter job easily Knowledgeable stores particular artists buy supplies will furnish glass water order may test point brush before buying Simply dip bristles water hold brush up against good CARVE SAND AND FINISH 3 SAW TO SIDE OUTLINE 2 SAW TO OUTLINE SUBTRACTIVE METHOD light examine carefully does naturally form perfect point re ject favor does After its money References Just scale model build ing references particularly important really serious about producing best possible results may wish obtain some books sculpture li brary art supply store However us seeking another hobby may prefer less involved approach easy low-cost answer magazine cata log newspaper reference material found almost household Also commercially produced pilot head realistic doll can great aid visuali zation Finally dont overlook obvious. other members household available allyourself mirror Materials Pilots may produced common materials including wood styrofoam papier-mache plastic small model foam packing material resembling peanuts has adapted actual peanut shells Roy L Clough famous novelty models often em ployed ping-pong balls basis comical pilot heads does Englands Ray Malmstrom Technique Different modelers use differ ent approaches creating pilots no system necessarily superior may wish try several determine best suited own purposes Two basic concepts involved additive other subtractive addi tive system used constructing flying models subtractive scheme employed carving oldfashioned wooden solid models case material added assembled other removed some instances combination both methods involved start ping-pong ball additive system would logical way go order incorporate ears nose goggles contrast starting block balsa would cut away material until reached features subtractive procedure An expert wood-carver famous animal sculptures once asked did reply just stare log until see bear cut away thing doesnt resemble bear Additive Example illustration shows simple ping-pong styrofoam type head based upon ball caricature type pilot ears may made paper continued page 82 February 1977 25 1-1/2 So 1 Luftwaffe pilot both RC CL models series produced Aircom Ltd RC CL Stand-Off KINNER SPORTSTER 39 weRgspan 019 power op 3 channels nc great sport trainer 1930s$1295 FAIRCHILD 22 prios 48 Wingsoon________________ announced 09 to25 Power 3 Channel R/C #107 qj see local hobby dealer CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 using playing cards Theres new trick Most us use paper towels etc Sand after first coat 400 paper Before sanding let glue cure overnight about 24 hours Bob said 76 plane put coat Hobbypoxy glue wood plane aged October grain started coming out some places So recommends two coats Put another coat glue allow cure sand again 400 thin Hobbypoxy glue thing Some people have thinned glue result grain filled enough Bob says piece 400 paper can used sand entire plane glue sands very easily After two coats have applied cured sanded ready fillets Bob used Epoxolite No special treatment required just make good fillets Next item spray two coats Aerogloss clear spray gun Obviously means clear has thinned enough get through gun lay pretty thick coat should sufficient Bob stresses use Aero gloss because feels will make best bond Hobbypoxy glue base Now ready Aerogloss clear talc color mixed equal parts Use color other red Red too hard cover color used show what parts have covered much has sanded oH after start sanding process three part mixture has thinned enough sprayed may need up three coats plenty sanding between dont pick up too much weight Next line spray coat Aerogloss clear seal everything spray base coat Sig silver Another trick mix some white paint silver supposed kill grain usually associ ated silver Wet sand after silver has cured least 24 hours AMERICANScesaC3B C L S SIC S worlds finest models Send tree brochure ~*t04 AristocratrRAOODASTPOC UP TO THREE SC WOSPS OHS POWER FAR SIR 55ROSA DOSSTRO UP HO HORDE SORASPAS.ORS COWSSJSALE TRW CLASSIC AIR FAR ROAIA ODETROL op met PuSorARGOT P505 TIE %OLOES ERAII V TEP ELLONCO RVRSDR COO OS VIA DEWED #101SSOS tel 703 2739593 55 WIOGAPUN ADO POWER PAR FLYLINE MODELS 10640 ASHOY FL FAIRFAX VA 22030 Now ready final color coats Bob uses Sig white Genesis rest finish similar other cycle finishing Another trick used some super duper slick finish spe cialists wet sand 600 after about four coats final clear spray about three four coats clear comes final sanding rub bing out information about PAMPA comments contact 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Canard/Ba i r continued page 7 Canards tend exhibit some nasty stall spin characteristics Stalls spins will encountered normal con trol inputs Another small drawback propeller tail stall turn maneuver required novice pat tern bit difficult because rud der effectiveness near stall speed poor rudder propeller wash little practice however good stall turns have accomplished pusher configuration used must consider small selection pusher propellers available ball-bearing engine required withstand thrust toward crankcase engine Consideration can given engines will run back wards rotating front plate front intake engines through 900 engine run backwards tractor propeller can used factors constitute greatest drawbacks trying canard configura tion Only can determine canard kind thing unusual strange hot performing exciting very fascinating fly watch Man Planes/Hannan continued page 25 nose may carved wood Features such eyes may painted other 3-dimensional details such goggles added desired realistic subject ball used merely armature core support added papier-mache spackle mixture balsa dust glue putty may applied small artist pallet knife screwdriver build up features required relatively rough texture results can quite realistic perhaps smooth ness us associate skin fully dried surface can additionally worked sandpaper files de sired Don Typond actually did lifelike self-portrait method using commercially made pilot head arma ture Subtractive Example Select lightweight block balsa allowing vertical height required finished pilot order provide good handhold dur ing carving Draw front side view proposed figure block using fiber-point pen soft pencil Using coping jig saw cut roughly outline Next draw approximation re maining view block again saw outline Dont take off too much will back additive system again Using sharp modelers knife begin cut away corners using small straightline cuts gradually working down facial shapes Refer constantly il lustrations commercially-made exam ple Rotate block working vari ous sides rather trying finish side time satisfied contours switch files sandiuig sticks finishing touches As men tioned earlier super-smoothness may produce convincing results spinner cowling trying create human head can some instances have almost prune-like wrinkles Which can add character almost automatically think satisfied carving stop Ask someone else think ready painting Likely will suggest some improvements None us particularly enjoys criticism work constructive suggestions useful willing accept need art critic judge fresh viewpoint can immeasurable assistance youd rather listen anyone elses opinion simply put carving away day look carefully yourself betting will see areas can stand improvement Although chose balsa example foam can substituted easier carve may allow such pre cise feature detail unless applied additive method using spackle similar substance 82 Model Aviation ARTICLES WANTED Have design youd like have pub lished topic youd like write about tell editor about idea may worth money NEWEST Continuing tradition producing finest balsa kits Guillow offers two famous World War 2 twin-engine jobs have long top requested list B-25 Mitchell won fame 1942 raid Tokyo aircraft carrier USS Hornet V Mosquito fastest its type British Bomber Command Both kits contain full decal sets scale wheels plastic spinners cowls nacelles canopy clear precise planwork other top grade materials Everything included U/control installation Scale U/Control Rugged heavy duty construction stress U/C flying HOT flying two Cox 049 Black Widow engines al flights used Cox 049 Golden Bees th beginner style flying Cox 020 Pee Wees Hobby stores carry Guillow models check Yellow Pages nearest note area send direct factory edding $150 handling USA. $200 outside USA Send 15 cents folder listing Guillow model kite Vacuum-Formed Pilots Pilots found some kits produced process photos shows outstanding example large RC model size Luft waffe flier process can also applied scratch-builder create other sizes types pilots Mattel Vac-U-Form toy sim plest tool employ although no longer manufactured can fre quently found low cost garage sales swap meets Goodwill Industries Salvation Army stores unable locate Vac-U Form toy desire produce larger parts will accept may care build forming unit own made easily available ma terials utilize common household vacuum-cleaner stove Detailed direc tions building such unit fea tured Flying Models magazine April 1976 issue similar unit May Flying Models article devoted Heinkel He-lOO V8 Yet another unit described April 1976 edition Model Builder magazine pattern mold may use commercial pilot own crea tion latter case bear mind need draft taper since undercuts will prevent finished plastic part being removed Also pattern will need split halves either fore aft crosswise shown photographs After forming halves may ce mented together joints filed scraped smooth result excep tionally lightweight pilot may du plicated often desired Incidentally method one-shot pilots may formed undercut features process involves making pattern modeling clay thoroughly chilled freezer care will withstand single quick vacuum-forming clay may dug out reclaimed possible future use discarded Finishing Regardless production approach finish ofthe pilot can vital contributions effective ness Carefully done can save rather mediocre pilot badly done can totally ruin perfect sculp ture Again emphasize need calm state-of-mind good lighting reasonably quiet working conditions However authors earliest tempts painting pilot occurred fantail aircraft carrier during lantic storm anything possible given strong enough dedication Select type paint compatible material pilot Usually acryl ics enamels safe choice whereas dopes lacquers may attack surfaces especially plastic Also matte colors almost always realistic shiny paints reflect highlights often look sticky after dry Glossy pilots photographs dead give-away immediately branding sub ject model Ditto glassy-eyed stares case commercially molded pi lots possible traces mold release agents should removed luke warm mixture liquid detergent water rinsed dried before paint ing Gather reference material together study carefully before commencing application paint Color photos particular can informative should referred constantly Note colors facial skin features amateurs seem color face too pink lips too red Work gen eral effect rather trying pin down minute detail Nostrils example should represented black holes Better indicate unable treat subtle manner Note colors will change slightly during drying compensate required Pure right-out-of-the-bottle tube paints seldom good choice should mixed little time until pleasing re suIts obtained plain white ceramic dish suitable purpose Keep thin ner handy paints tend dry plate cleaning brushes beFebruary 1977 83 1141 Kit No 804 DeHavilland MkIV -Mosquito D25/s Wing Span 16540 CMS 14Approx Scale 7/16 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 84
Carved balsa caricature pilot Otaker Saffek Czechoslovakia vintage Rapid model fea tures silk scarf simple stark work can Stirling Mouse seems logical pilot mouse racer Styrofoam ball paper ears wood en nose tipped map pin Papers eyes gog gles Williams Bros plastic pilot Pilots man planes Nothing unrealistic scale model flying no controls So put pilot cockpit cabin Bill Hannan PERHAPS IN VIEW valiant gains being achieved womens libbers should say Pilots person planes rate pleasing see occupants appearing greater numbers models days Certainly nothing could less realistic scale model particuarly large canopy open cockpit flying no controls people claim lack artistic talent excuse omitting pilot models rather flimsy alibi days ready-made products readily available Others claim pilot simply way pre venting clear unobstructed viewing scale details inside cockpit ob vious answer comment easily removable pilots After nonenthusiasts can appreciate pilots Cockpits very basic model pilot head may mounted simple balsa cross-piece However some suggestion office can add greater realism direct attention pilot Stage sport semi-scale model plain recessed platform can serve pur pose Made paper balsa can mounted underside upper fuselage longerons though re cessed thickness longerons painted flat dark grey will provide visual effect depth such instal lation pilot head bust can attached directly platform youre home free minimum effort Stage 2 similar stage 1 car ried step further platform recessed point directly beneath models instrument panel Note certain designs panel may located high enough incorporated stage situation panel itself adds consider able realism small amount extra effortturn page Avro Avis Peanut Scale Ray Malmstrom England flown simple carved pilot rear cockpit See sketch pg 25 Carved balsa pilot vintage Rex monoplane mounted flat gray-painted platform Instru ments roll map dashboard does recessed platform heighten illusion cockpit depth hut also serves cover unsightly servos RC model bellcrank assembly control-line aircraft However low-mounted platform dummy pilots body may need extended approxi mately waist arms may need added hest effect Stage 3 ultimate development usually employed serious scale models features complete cockpit de tails down including rudder pedals floor hoards Without douht great deal extra time work required proper execution stage contest purposes time well spent compliments fellow builders spectators may provide additional honus People can easily appreciate terior detail perhaps because spend hours similar surround ings driving automobiles Incorporating complete cockpit flying model quite different proposi tion encountered static dis play type Aside weight considera tions certain built-in problems surmounted example might very difficult fully detailing interior rubber-powered model powerplant passes right through center attention Such obstacle beyond resolution may require some careful thought Similarly control-liner might need some clever planning order model control system infringes upon scale control system Actually some outstanding examples have featured scale control actuation linked models bellerank additional realism Ditto certain RC models Occasionally bit optical cheat ing may required such installing floorboards small distance above scale location Since observers view foreshortened anyhow slight fudging can perpetrated being obvious sides cockpit should also remembered Nothing detracts otherwise scale-like model ap pearance raw balsa wood seen through cockpit cabin windows Pior covering interior structure likely seen finished model should suit ably stained painted covered ap propriate subject aircraft Seats prototypical also must truly complete interior pilot Commercially manufactured interior components now market can simplify task furnishing cock pit interior present majority adOnly engine gives away fact model Demoiselle pilot es sential part because houses much AC system Model photo Vein Zundel Man Planes Note importance overall effect simple paper profile man C02-powered Antoinette Yes real airplane wheel controlled vertised products World War Two aircraft presumably range will gradually expand encompass popular aircraft other eras well Companies catering both ends modeling spectrum 1/32 scale static dis play models large RC types interests either areas means check time-saving prod ucts Having discussed interior lets proceed question occupants Purchased Pilots quickest easiest solution need can found neighborhood hobby emporium form manufactured products some brands finished ready stallation others require assembly and/or painting can advantage since allows latitude individual interpreta tion customizing can instance add mustache choose length color hair add flowing scarf what ever else may suit fancy Also little care pilots head can altered slightly different appearance small scale models consider slot car drivers manufactured different styles sizes Often hel meted be-goggled racing driver will pass perfectly aircraft pilot little no need modifications Some 22 Model Aviation paper pilot profile racer model sandwiched between two sheets clear ace tate form canopy Makes ask didnt think Express yourself l slot-car drivers also feature arms hands can reworked hold control wheel stick instead steering wheel Non Hobby Sources unable locate suitable occupant dreamship through hobby outlets try local toy stores Some so-called action dolls amazingly realistic military types may used almost purchased whereas civilian dolls may need some reworking redressing An exception might used lightplane transport models Since dolls have complete bodies feature moveable joints may prove ideal stage 3 installations large powerful RC control-line models weight may represent too much concern However aircraft wing power loadings critical may prudent put oc cupants youll pardon expression crash diet can mean replacing original body limbs carved balsa styrofoam substitutes Usually parts need duplicated exactly since clothing will cover areas anyhow Generally head neck hands arms will salvaged since diffi cult copy However may some times lightened judicious hollowing out comes creating clothing few modelers have either aptitude interest suggestion enlist aid mother wife girl friend apt have experience sewing machine pattern making will un doubtedly better job could Above carved balsa simulation Charles Nieuport glares out behind rigging pylon Monoplane looks alive Left Assorted types sizes heads busts fill needs Large bust Williams three tiny heads slot cars Note peanut painted resemble pilot yourself simplify work try furnish some good photographs draw ings uniform costume desired Most libraries have books such sub jects can yield excellent illustra tions modern clothing Sears cata log readily available source ideas Caricatures various reasons may decide install realistic pilot rather comical type Snoopy exam ple has become almost universal model occupant hes idol indeed luck since image widely available different varia tions ranging key-rings stuffed playthings Toy novelty stores places look Profile Pilots small flying models profile pilots have lot offer weigh next nothing super-quick produce dont add much drag Further can purchased readyprinted See supplier list end article Interestingly pre-war model plans included profile pilots some recent offerings reviving custom Usually profile figure cut opaque paper folded form twosided head use translucent pa per such drafting vellum will allow use single thickness since image can easily traced onto opposite side Such pilots may decorated colored pencils paint sharp fiber-point pens moisture resistance should given clear protective coating Caution Try coating scrap first cer tain wont cause coloring smear bleed have obtained good results February 1977 23 Vacuum-formed plastic pilots carved wood patterns over formed Carvings made author Typical carved balsa pilot hollowed out lightness Carved pilots can made size accommodate size type plane Man Planes Testors Dullcoat plastic model spray reluctant design own profile pilots consider tracing comic books What could logical model plane piloted Smilin Jack Steve Canyon case previously mentioned Snoopy other Peanuts characters gift shop will yield full-color greeting cards suitable sil houettes two other methods produc ing truly unique profile pilots first volves taking black white photo yourself friend sure photograph both right left side Photo prints desired size may prepared Using very sharp modeling knife cut out photo print head sides glue together edges will appear white should retouched soft pencil grey paint until blend inconspicu ously similar approach involves taking color transparencies someones head shoulders cut out may applied both sides center stiffener Arriving correct size may take few trials resulting pilot dis tinctive unusual Profile pilots may mounted cut ting slit cockpit platform accept figure affixed suitable strip balsa glued across inside cock pit Fabricated Pilots very special pilot consider creating own Like propeller carving can appear difficult actually Also like prop carving improvement possible prac tice First perfection sculp ture Michelangelo expected required reasonable simulation hu man being will job advantages including true individuality exact control size particularly impor tant odd-scale models exact control weight disadvantage course time patience required Philosophy At outset should de cide what degree realism desired might difficult justify great expendi ture time effort average mod el contrast serious competition air craft may deserve best pilot can possibly create As rule-of-the-thumb like treat dummy pilot about same way dummy engine allowing approximately same amount time Thus rubber-powered sport scale model might suitably equipped both relatively abstract engine pilot requiring perhaps hour two fabrication time ultimate production might justifiably think terms several days week effort majority average models would fall somewhere between two extremes Approach project relaxed frame mind Hasty work will give itself away time quiet spot work can very helpful good lighting 24 Model Aviation special interest radio controllers cockpit kits D & B Model Aircraft P-51 Mustang P-40 Warhawk will fit kits Top Flite Platt Royal some oth ersand some modifications scratchbuilt aircraft well firm also produces cockpit kits other popular subjects Right Close-up Mustang cockpit kit D & B reveals extraordinary realism Below Black paper silhouette pilot adds char acter sport model made David W Jones PIN G-PONG SOGGLES OR FOAM BALL HAIR PAINTED ON TURES r ~PAINTED ON NOSE PAPERWOOOEN EARS DOWEL USED FOR HANDLE DURING CONSTRUCTION ADDITIVE METHOD COMIC TYPE SHOWN two mBthods making dummy pilot additive method material added basic figure subSractive material removed Shown lfl steps below arrive final figure temporarily leaving pedestal means provided hold work especially useful painting stage BALSA WOOD OR STYROFOAM BLOCKI SKETCH FRONT VIEW must best results achieved suggest consider first attempt dry run second try bound improvement Tools Only minimum tools needed likely found aver age model builders collection Carving can performed sharp-pointed modeling knife lightweight type will provide greater control working tiny details After carving selection small needle files sanding sticks will found useful prefer contact-cement sandpaper small hardwood sticks dowels purpose Another less common item head band type magnifier Though essential such device certainly assists execu tion minute details especially feature painting 4-power type suitable fact excessive magnification can dis turbing since range sharp focus becomes much shallower increase power Perhaps important quality items needed efficient production pilots brushes Cheap brushes simply waste money offer noth ing except frustration Sable hair art brushes best answer although bit costly can last years proper care Although individual prefer ences bound vary feel number 00 number 5 brush round type will suit situations apt encountered Forget tiny brushes two hairs su perior painting fine details larger brush perfect point will bet ter job easily Knowledgeable stores particular artists buy supplies will furnish glass water order may test point brush before buying Simply dip bristles water hold brush up against good CARVE SAND AND FINISH 3 SAW TO SIDE OUTLINE 2 SAW TO OUTLINE SUBTRACTIVE METHOD light examine carefully does naturally form perfect point re ject favor does After its money References Just scale model build ing references particularly important really serious about producing best possible results may wish obtain some books sculpture li brary art supply store However us seeking another hobby may prefer less involved approach easy low-cost answer magazine cata log newspaper reference material found almost household Also commercially produced pilot head realistic doll can great aid visuali zation Finally dont overlook obvious. other members household available allyourself mirror Materials Pilots may produced common materials including wood styrofoam papier-mache plastic small model foam packing material resembling peanuts has adapted actual peanut shells Roy L Clough famous novelty models often em ployed ping-pong balls basis comical pilot heads does Englands Ray Malmstrom Technique Different modelers use differ ent approaches creating pilots no system necessarily superior may wish try several determine best suited own purposes Two basic concepts involved additive other subtractive addi tive system used constructing flying models subtractive scheme employed carving oldfashioned wooden solid models case material added assembled other removed some instances combination both methods involved start ping-pong ball additive system would logical way go order incorporate ears nose goggles contrast starting block balsa would cut away material until reached features subtractive procedure An expert wood-carver famous animal sculptures once asked did reply just stare log until see bear cut away thing doesnt resemble bear Additive Example illustration shows simple ping-pong styrofoam type head based upon ball caricature type pilot ears may made paper continued page 82 February 1977 25 1-1/2 So 1 Luftwaffe pilot both RC CL models series produced Aircom Ltd RC CL Stand-Off KINNER SPORTSTER 39 weRgspan 019 power op 3 channels nc great sport trainer 1930s$1295 FAIRCHILD 22 prios 48 Wingsoon________________ announced 09 to25 Power 3 Channel R/C #107 qj see local hobby dealer CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 using playing cards Theres new trick Most us use paper towels etc Sand after first coat 400 paper Before sanding let glue cure overnight about 24 hours Bob said 76 plane put coat Hobbypoxy glue wood plane aged October grain started coming out some places So recommends two coats Put another coat glue allow cure sand again 400 thin Hobbypoxy glue thing Some people have thinned glue result grain filled enough Bob says piece 400 paper can used sand entire plane glue sands very easily After two coats have applied cured sanded ready fillets Bob used Epoxolite No special treatment required just make good fillets Next item spray two coats Aerogloss clear spray gun Obviously means clear has thinned enough get through gun lay pretty thick coat should sufficient Bob stresses use Aero gloss because feels will make best bond Hobbypoxy glue base Now ready Aerogloss clear talc color mixed equal parts Use color other red Red too hard cover color used show what parts have covered much has sanded oH after start sanding process three part mixture has thinned enough sprayed may need up three coats plenty sanding between dont pick up too much weight Next line spray coat Aerogloss clear seal everything spray base coat Sig silver Another trick mix some white paint silver supposed kill grain usually associ ated silver Wet sand after silver has cured least 24 hours AMERICANScesaC3B C L S SIC S worlds finest models Send tree brochure ~*t04 AristocratrRAOODASTPOC UP TO THREE SC WOSPS OHS POWER FAR SIR 55ROSA DOSSTRO UP HO HORDE SORASPAS.ORS COWSSJSALE TRW CLASSIC AIR FAR ROAIA ODETROL op met PuSorARGOT P505 TIE %OLOES ERAII V TEP ELLONCO RVRSDR COO OS VIA DEWED #101SSOS tel 703 2739593 55 WIOGAPUN ADO POWER PAR FLYLINE MODELS 10640 ASHOY FL FAIRFAX VA 22030 Now ready final color coats Bob uses Sig white Genesis rest finish similar other cycle finishing Another trick used some super duper slick finish spe cialists wet sand 600 after about four coats final clear spray about three four coats clear comes final sanding rub bing out information about PAMPA comments contact 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Canard/Ba i r continued page 7 Canards tend exhibit some nasty stall spin characteristics Stalls spins will encountered normal con trol inputs Another small drawback propeller tail stall turn maneuver required novice pat tern bit difficult because rud der effectiveness near stall speed poor rudder propeller wash little practice however good stall turns have accomplished pusher configuration used must consider small selection pusher propellers available ball-bearing engine required withstand thrust toward crankcase engine Consideration can given engines will run back wards rotating front plate front intake engines through 900 engine run backwards tractor propeller can used factors constitute greatest drawbacks trying canard configura tion Only can determine canard kind thing unusual strange hot performing exciting very fascinating fly watch Man Planes/Hannan continued page 25 nose may carved wood Features such eyes may painted other 3-dimensional details such goggles added desired realistic subject ball used merely armature core support added papier-mache spackle mixture balsa dust glue putty may applied small artist pallet knife screwdriver build up features required relatively rough texture results can quite realistic perhaps smooth ness us associate skin fully dried surface can additionally worked sandpaper files de sired Don Typond actually did lifelike self-portrait method using commercially made pilot head arma ture Subtractive Example Select lightweight block balsa allowing vertical height required finished pilot order provide good handhold dur ing carving Draw front side view proposed figure block using fiber-point pen soft pencil Using coping jig saw cut roughly outline Next draw approximation re maining view block again saw outline Dont take off too much will back additive system again Using sharp modelers knife begin cut away corners using small straightline cuts gradually working down facial shapes Refer constantly il lustrations commercially-made exam ple Rotate block working vari ous sides rather trying finish side time satisfied contours switch files sandiuig sticks finishing touches As men tioned earlier super-smoothness may produce convincing results spinner cowling trying create human head can some instances have almost prune-like wrinkles Which can add character almost automatically think satisfied carving stop Ask someone else think ready painting Likely will suggest some improvements None us particularly enjoys criticism work constructive suggestions useful willing accept need art critic judge fresh viewpoint can immeasurable assistance youd rather listen anyone elses opinion simply put carving away day look carefully yourself betting will see areas can stand improvement Although chose balsa example foam can substituted easier carve may allow such pre cise feature detail unless applied additive method using spackle similar substance 82 Model Aviation ARTICLES WANTED Have design youd like have pub lished topic youd like write about tell editor about idea may worth money NEWEST Continuing tradition producing finest balsa kits Guillow offers two famous World War 2 twin-engine jobs have long top requested list B-25 Mitchell won fame 1942 raid Tokyo aircraft carrier USS Hornet V Mosquito fastest its type British Bomber Command Both kits contain full decal sets scale wheels plastic spinners cowls nacelles canopy clear precise planwork other top grade materials Everything included U/control installation Scale U/Control Rugged heavy duty construction stress U/C flying HOT flying two Cox 049 Black Widow engines al flights used Cox 049 Golden Bees th beginner style flying Cox 020 Pee Wees Hobby stores carry Guillow models check Yellow Pages nearest note area send direct factory edding $150 handling USA. $200 outside USA Send 15 cents folder listing Guillow model kite Vacuum-Formed Pilots Pilots found some kits produced process photos shows outstanding example large RC model size Luft waffe flier process can also applied scratch-builder create other sizes types pilots Mattel Vac-U-Form toy sim plest tool employ although no longer manufactured can fre quently found low cost garage sales swap meets Goodwill Industries Salvation Army stores unable locate Vac-U Form toy desire produce larger parts will accept may care build forming unit own made easily available ma terials utilize common household vacuum-cleaner stove Detailed direc tions building such unit fea tured Flying Models magazine April 1976 issue similar unit May Flying Models article devoted Heinkel He-lOO V8 Yet another unit described April 1976 edition Model Builder magazine pattern mold may use commercial pilot own crea tion latter case bear mind need draft taper since undercuts will prevent finished plastic part being removed Also pattern will need split halves either fore aft crosswise shown photographs After forming halves may ce mented together joints filed scraped smooth result excep tionally lightweight pilot may du plicated often desired Incidentally method one-shot pilots may formed undercut features process involves making pattern modeling clay thoroughly chilled freezer care will withstand single quick vacuum-forming clay may dug out reclaimed possible future use discarded Finishing Regardless production approach finish ofthe pilot can vital contributions effective ness Carefully done can save rather mediocre pilot badly done can totally ruin perfect sculp ture Again emphasize need calm state-of-mind good lighting reasonably quiet working conditions However authors earliest tempts painting pilot occurred fantail aircraft carrier during lantic storm anything possible given strong enough dedication Select type paint compatible material pilot Usually acryl ics enamels safe choice whereas dopes lacquers may attack surfaces especially plastic Also matte colors almost always realistic shiny paints reflect highlights often look sticky after dry Glossy pilots photographs dead give-away immediately branding sub ject model Ditto glassy-eyed stares case commercially molded pi lots possible traces mold release agents should removed luke warm mixture liquid detergent water rinsed dried before paint ing Gather reference material together study carefully before commencing application paint Color photos particular can informative should referred constantly Note colors facial skin features amateurs seem color face too pink lips too red Work gen eral effect rather trying pin down minute detail Nostrils example should represented black holes Better indicate unable treat subtle manner Note colors will change slightly during drying compensate required Pure right-out-of-the-bottle tube paints seldom good choice should mixed little time until pleasing re suIts obtained plain white ceramic dish suitable purpose Keep thin ner handy paints tend dry plate cleaning brushes beFebruary 1977 83 1141 Kit No 804 DeHavilland MkIV -Mosquito D25/s Wing Span 16540 CMS 14Approx Scale 7/16 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 84
Carved balsa caricature pilot Otaker Saffek Czechoslovakia vintage Rapid model fea tures silk scarf simple stark work can Stirling Mouse seems logical pilot mouse racer Styrofoam ball paper ears wood en nose tipped map pin Papers eyes gog gles Williams Bros plastic pilot Pilots man planes Nothing unrealistic scale model flying no controls So put pilot cockpit cabin Bill Hannan PERHAPS IN VIEW valiant gains being achieved womens libbers should say Pilots person planes rate pleasing see occupants appearing greater numbers models days Certainly nothing could less realistic scale model particuarly large canopy open cockpit flying no controls people claim lack artistic talent excuse omitting pilot models rather flimsy alibi days ready-made products readily available Others claim pilot simply way pre venting clear unobstructed viewing scale details inside cockpit ob vious answer comment easily removable pilots After nonenthusiasts can appreciate pilots Cockpits very basic model pilot head may mounted simple balsa cross-piece However some suggestion office can add greater realism direct attention pilot Stage sport semi-scale model plain recessed platform can serve pur pose Made paper balsa can mounted underside upper fuselage longerons though re cessed thickness longerons painted flat dark grey will provide visual effect depth such instal lation pilot head bust can attached directly platform youre home free minimum effort Stage 2 similar stage 1 car ried step further platform recessed point directly beneath models instrument panel Note certain designs panel may located high enough incorporated stage situation panel itself adds consider able realism small amount extra effortturn page Avro Avis Peanut Scale Ray Malmstrom England flown simple carved pilot rear cockpit See sketch pg 25 Carved balsa pilot vintage Rex monoplane mounted flat gray-painted platform Instru ments roll map dashboard does recessed platform heighten illusion cockpit depth hut also serves cover unsightly servos RC model bellcrank assembly control-line aircraft However low-mounted platform dummy pilots body may need extended approxi mately waist arms may need added hest effect Stage 3 ultimate development usually employed serious scale models features complete cockpit de tails down including rudder pedals floor hoards Without douht great deal extra time work required proper execution stage contest purposes time well spent compliments fellow builders spectators may provide additional honus People can easily appreciate terior detail perhaps because spend hours similar surround ings driving automobiles Incorporating complete cockpit flying model quite different proposi tion encountered static dis play type Aside weight considera tions certain built-in problems surmounted example might very difficult fully detailing interior rubber-powered model powerplant passes right through center attention Such obstacle beyond resolution may require some careful thought Similarly control-liner might need some clever planning order model control system infringes upon scale control system Actually some outstanding examples have featured scale control actuation linked models bellerank additional realism Ditto certain RC models Occasionally bit optical cheat ing may required such installing floorboards small distance above scale location Since observers view foreshortened anyhow slight fudging can perpetrated being obvious sides cockpit should also remembered Nothing detracts otherwise scale-like model ap pearance raw balsa wood seen through cockpit cabin windows Pior covering interior structure likely seen finished model should suit ably stained painted covered ap propriate subject aircraft Seats prototypical also must truly complete interior pilot Commercially manufactured interior components now market can simplify task furnishing cock pit interior present majority adOnly engine gives away fact model Demoiselle pilot es sential part because houses much AC system Model photo Vein Zundel Man Planes Note importance overall effect simple paper profile man C02-powered Antoinette Yes real airplane wheel controlled vertised products World War Two aircraft presumably range will gradually expand encompass popular aircraft other eras well Companies catering both ends modeling spectrum 1/32 scale static dis play models large RC types interests either areas means check time-saving prod ucts Having discussed interior lets proceed question occupants Purchased Pilots quickest easiest solution need can found neighborhood hobby emporium form manufactured products some brands finished ready stallation others require assembly and/or painting can advantage since allows latitude individual interpreta tion customizing can instance add mustache choose length color hair add flowing scarf what ever else may suit fancy Also little care pilots head can altered slightly different appearance small scale models consider slot car drivers manufactured different styles sizes Often hel meted be-goggled racing driver will pass perfectly aircraft pilot little no need modifications Some 22 Model Aviation paper pilot profile racer model sandwiched between two sheets clear ace tate form canopy Makes ask didnt think Express yourself l slot-car drivers also feature arms hands can reworked hold control wheel stick instead steering wheel Non Hobby Sources unable locate suitable occupant dreamship through hobby outlets try local toy stores Some so-called action dolls amazingly realistic military types may used almost purchased whereas civilian dolls may need some reworking redressing An exception might used lightplane transport models Since dolls have complete bodies feature moveable joints may prove ideal stage 3 installations large powerful RC control-line models weight may represent too much concern However aircraft wing power loadings critical may prudent put oc cupants youll pardon expression crash diet can mean replacing original body limbs carved balsa styrofoam substitutes Usually parts need duplicated exactly since clothing will cover areas anyhow Generally head neck hands arms will salvaged since diffi cult copy However may some times lightened judicious hollowing out comes creating clothing few modelers have either aptitude interest suggestion enlist aid mother wife girl friend apt have experience sewing machine pattern making will un doubtedly better job could Above carved balsa simulation Charles Nieuport glares out behind rigging pylon Monoplane looks alive Left Assorted types sizes heads busts fill needs Large bust Williams three tiny heads slot cars Note peanut painted resemble pilot yourself simplify work try furnish some good photographs draw ings uniform costume desired Most libraries have books such sub jects can yield excellent illustra tions modern clothing Sears cata log readily available source ideas Caricatures various reasons may decide install realistic pilot rather comical type Snoopy exam ple has become almost universal model occupant hes idol indeed luck since image widely available different varia tions ranging key-rings stuffed playthings Toy novelty stores places look Profile Pilots small flying models profile pilots have lot offer weigh next nothing super-quick produce dont add much drag Further can purchased readyprinted See supplier list end article Interestingly pre-war model plans included profile pilots some recent offerings reviving custom Usually profile figure cut opaque paper folded form twosided head use translucent pa per such drafting vellum will allow use single thickness since image can easily traced onto opposite side Such pilots may decorated colored pencils paint sharp fiber-point pens moisture resistance should given clear protective coating Caution Try coating scrap first cer tain wont cause coloring smear bleed have obtained good results February 1977 23 Vacuum-formed plastic pilots carved wood patterns over formed Carvings made author Typical carved balsa pilot hollowed out lightness Carved pilots can made size accommodate size type plane Man Planes Testors Dullcoat plastic model spray reluctant design own profile pilots consider tracing comic books What could logical model plane piloted Smilin Jack Steve Canyon case previously mentioned Snoopy other Peanuts characters gift shop will yield full-color greeting cards suitable sil houettes two other methods produc ing truly unique profile pilots first volves taking black white photo yourself friend sure photograph both right left side Photo prints desired size may prepared Using very sharp modeling knife cut out photo print head sides glue together edges will appear white should retouched soft pencil grey paint until blend inconspicu ously similar approach involves taking color transparencies someones head shoulders cut out may applied both sides center stiffener Arriving correct size may take few trials resulting pilot dis tinctive unusual Profile pilots may mounted cut ting slit cockpit platform accept figure affixed suitable strip balsa glued across inside cock pit Fabricated Pilots very special pilot consider creating own Like propeller carving can appear difficult actually Also like prop carving improvement possible prac tice First perfection sculp ture Michelangelo expected required reasonable simulation hu man being will job advantages including true individuality exact control size particularly impor tant odd-scale models exact control weight disadvantage course time patience required Philosophy At outset should de cide what degree realism desired might difficult justify great expendi ture time effort average mod el contrast serious competition air craft may deserve best pilot can possibly create As rule-of-the-thumb like treat dummy pilot about same way dummy engine allowing approximately same amount time Thus rubber-powered sport scale model might suitably equipped both relatively abstract engine pilot requiring perhaps hour two fabrication time ultimate production might justifiably think terms several days week effort majority average models would fall somewhere between two extremes Approach project relaxed frame mind Hasty work will give itself away time quiet spot work can very helpful good lighting 24 Model Aviation special interest radio controllers cockpit kits D & B Model Aircraft P-51 Mustang P-40 Warhawk will fit kits Top Flite Platt Royal some oth ersand some modifications scratchbuilt aircraft well firm also produces cockpit kits other popular subjects Right Close-up Mustang cockpit kit D & B reveals extraordinary realism Below Black paper silhouette pilot adds char acter sport model made David W Jones PIN G-PONG SOGGLES OR FOAM BALL HAIR PAINTED ON TURES r ~PAINTED ON NOSE PAPERWOOOEN EARS DOWEL USED FOR HANDLE DURING CONSTRUCTION ADDITIVE METHOD COMIC TYPE SHOWN two mBthods making dummy pilot additive method material added basic figure subSractive material removed Shown lfl steps below arrive final figure temporarily leaving pedestal means provided hold work especially useful painting stage BALSA WOOD OR STYROFOAM BLOCKI SKETCH FRONT VIEW must best results achieved suggest consider first attempt dry run second try bound improvement Tools Only minimum tools needed likely found aver age model builders collection Carving can performed sharp-pointed modeling knife lightweight type will provide greater control working tiny details After carving selection small needle files sanding sticks will found useful prefer contact-cement sandpaper small hardwood sticks dowels purpose Another less common item head band type magnifier Though essential such device certainly assists execu tion minute details especially feature painting 4-power type suitable fact excessive magnification can dis turbing since range sharp focus becomes much shallower increase power Perhaps important quality items needed efficient production pilots brushes Cheap brushes simply waste money offer noth ing except frustration Sable hair art brushes best answer although bit costly can last years proper care Although individual prefer ences bound vary feel number 00 number 5 brush round type will suit situations apt encountered Forget tiny brushes two hairs su perior painting fine details larger brush perfect point will bet ter job easily Knowledgeable stores particular artists buy supplies will furnish glass water order may test point brush before buying Simply dip bristles water hold brush up against good CARVE SAND AND FINISH 3 SAW TO SIDE OUTLINE 2 SAW TO OUTLINE SUBTRACTIVE METHOD light examine carefully does naturally form perfect point re ject favor does After its money References Just scale model build ing references particularly important really serious about producing best possible results may wish obtain some books sculpture li brary art supply store However us seeking another hobby may prefer less involved approach easy low-cost answer magazine cata log newspaper reference material found almost household Also commercially produced pilot head realistic doll can great aid visuali zation Finally dont overlook obvious. other members household available allyourself mirror Materials Pilots may produced common materials including wood styrofoam papier-mache plastic small model foam packing material resembling peanuts has adapted actual peanut shells Roy L Clough famous novelty models often em ployed ping-pong balls basis comical pilot heads does Englands Ray Malmstrom Technique Different modelers use differ ent approaches creating pilots no system necessarily superior may wish try several determine best suited own purposes Two basic concepts involved additive other subtractive addi tive system used constructing flying models subtractive scheme employed carving oldfashioned wooden solid models case material added assembled other removed some instances combination both methods involved start ping-pong ball additive system would logical way go order incorporate ears nose goggles contrast starting block balsa would cut away material until reached features subtractive procedure An expert wood-carver famous animal sculptures once asked did reply just stare log until see bear cut away thing doesnt resemble bear Additive Example illustration shows simple ping-pong styrofoam type head based upon ball caricature type pilot ears may made paper continued page 82 February 1977 25 1-1/2 So 1 Luftwaffe pilot both RC CL models series produced Aircom Ltd RC CL Stand-Off KINNER SPORTSTER 39 weRgspan 019 power op 3 channels nc great sport trainer 1930s$1295 FAIRCHILD 22 prios 48 Wingsoon________________ announced 09 to25 Power 3 Channel R/C #107 qj see local hobby dealer CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 using playing cards Theres new trick Most us use paper towels etc Sand after first coat 400 paper Before sanding let glue cure overnight about 24 hours Bob said 76 plane put coat Hobbypoxy glue wood plane aged October grain started coming out some places So recommends two coats Put another coat glue allow cure sand again 400 thin Hobbypoxy glue thing Some people have thinned glue result grain filled enough Bob says piece 400 paper can used sand entire plane glue sands very easily After two coats have applied cured sanded ready fillets Bob used Epoxolite No special treatment required just make good fillets Next item spray two coats Aerogloss clear spray gun Obviously means clear has thinned enough get through gun lay pretty thick coat should sufficient Bob stresses use Aero gloss because feels will make best bond Hobbypoxy glue base Now ready Aerogloss clear talc color mixed equal parts Use color other red Red too hard cover color used show what parts have covered much has sanded oH after start sanding process three part mixture has thinned enough sprayed may need up three coats plenty sanding between dont pick up too much weight Next line spray coat Aerogloss clear seal everything spray base coat Sig silver Another trick mix some white paint silver supposed kill grain usually associ ated silver Wet sand after silver has cured least 24 hours AMERICANScesaC3B C L S SIC S worlds finest models Send tree brochure ~*t04 AristocratrRAOODASTPOC UP TO THREE SC WOSPS OHS POWER FAR SIR 55ROSA DOSSTRO UP HO HORDE SORASPAS.ORS COWSSJSALE TRW CLASSIC AIR FAR ROAIA ODETROL op met PuSorARGOT P505 TIE %OLOES ERAII V TEP ELLONCO RVRSDR COO OS VIA DEWED #101SSOS tel 703 2739593 55 WIOGAPUN ADO POWER PAR FLYLINE MODELS 10640 ASHOY FL FAIRFAX VA 22030 Now ready final color coats Bob uses Sig white Genesis rest finish similar other cycle finishing Another trick used some super duper slick finish spe cialists wet sand 600 after about four coats final clear spray about three four coats clear comes final sanding rub bing out information about PAMPA comments contact 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Canard/Ba i r continued page 7 Canards tend exhibit some nasty stall spin characteristics Stalls spins will encountered normal con trol inputs Another small drawback propeller tail stall turn maneuver required novice pat tern bit difficult because rud der effectiveness near stall speed poor rudder propeller wash little practice however good stall turns have accomplished pusher configuration used must consider small selection pusher propellers available ball-bearing engine required withstand thrust toward crankcase engine Consideration can given engines will run back wards rotating front plate front intake engines through 900 engine run backwards tractor propeller can used factors constitute greatest drawbacks trying canard configura tion Only can determine canard kind thing unusual strange hot performing exciting very fascinating fly watch Man Planes/Hannan continued page 25 nose may carved wood Features such eyes may painted other 3-dimensional details such goggles added desired realistic subject ball used merely armature core support added papier-mache spackle mixture balsa dust glue putty may applied small artist pallet knife screwdriver build up features required relatively rough texture results can quite realistic perhaps smooth ness us associate skin fully dried surface can additionally worked sandpaper files de sired Don Typond actually did lifelike self-portrait method using commercially made pilot head arma ture Subtractive Example Select lightweight block balsa allowing vertical height required finished pilot order provide good handhold dur ing carving Draw front side view proposed figure block using fiber-point pen soft pencil Using coping jig saw cut roughly outline Next draw approximation re maining view block again saw outline Dont take off too much will back additive system again Using sharp modelers knife begin cut away corners using small straightline cuts gradually working down facial shapes Refer constantly il lustrations commercially-made exam ple Rotate block working vari ous sides rather trying finish side time satisfied contours switch files sandiuig sticks finishing touches As men tioned earlier super-smoothness may produce convincing results spinner cowling trying create human head can some instances have almost prune-like wrinkles Which can add character almost automatically think satisfied carving stop Ask someone else think ready painting Likely will suggest some improvements None us particularly enjoys criticism work constructive suggestions useful willing accept need art critic judge fresh viewpoint can immeasurable assistance youd rather listen anyone elses opinion simply put carving away day look carefully yourself betting will see areas can stand improvement Although chose balsa example foam can substituted easier carve may allow such pre cise feature detail unless applied additive method using spackle similar substance 82 Model Aviation ARTICLES WANTED Have design youd like have pub lished topic youd like write about tell editor about idea may worth money NEWEST Continuing tradition producing finest balsa kits Guillow offers two famous World War 2 twin-engine jobs have long top requested list B-25 Mitchell won fame 1942 raid Tokyo aircraft carrier USS Hornet V Mosquito fastest its type British Bomber Command Both kits contain full decal sets scale wheels plastic spinners cowls nacelles canopy clear precise planwork other top grade materials Everything included U/control installation Scale U/Control Rugged heavy duty construction stress U/C flying HOT flying two Cox 049 Black Widow engines al flights used Cox 049 Golden Bees th beginner style flying Cox 020 Pee Wees Hobby stores carry Guillow models check Yellow Pages nearest note area send direct factory edding $150 handling USA. $200 outside USA Send 15 cents folder listing Guillow model kite Vacuum-Formed Pilots Pilots found some kits produced process photos shows outstanding example large RC model size Luft waffe flier process can also applied scratch-builder create other sizes types pilots Mattel Vac-U-Form toy sim plest tool employ although no longer manufactured can fre quently found low cost garage sales swap meets Goodwill Industries Salvation Army stores unable locate Vac-U Form toy desire produce larger parts will accept may care build forming unit own made easily available ma terials utilize common household vacuum-cleaner stove Detailed direc tions building such unit fea tured Flying Models magazine April 1976 issue similar unit May Flying Models article devoted Heinkel He-lOO V8 Yet another unit described April 1976 edition Model Builder magazine pattern mold may use commercial pilot own crea tion latter case bear mind need draft taper since undercuts will prevent finished plastic part being removed Also pattern will need split halves either fore aft crosswise shown photographs After forming halves may ce mented together joints filed scraped smooth result excep tionally lightweight pilot may du plicated often desired Incidentally method one-shot pilots may formed undercut features process involves making pattern modeling clay thoroughly chilled freezer care will withstand single quick vacuum-forming clay may dug out reclaimed possible future use discarded Finishing Regardless production approach finish ofthe pilot can vital contributions effective ness Carefully done can save rather mediocre pilot badly done can totally ruin perfect sculp ture Again emphasize need calm state-of-mind good lighting reasonably quiet working conditions However authors earliest tempts painting pilot occurred fantail aircraft carrier during lantic storm anything possible given strong enough dedication Select type paint compatible material pilot Usually acryl ics enamels safe choice whereas dopes lacquers may attack surfaces especially plastic Also matte colors almost always realistic shiny paints reflect highlights often look sticky after dry Glossy pilots photographs dead give-away immediately branding sub ject model Ditto glassy-eyed stares case commercially molded pi lots possible traces mold release agents should removed luke warm mixture liquid detergent water rinsed dried before paint ing Gather reference material together study carefully before commencing application paint Color photos particular can informative should referred constantly Note colors facial skin features amateurs seem color face too pink lips too red Work gen eral effect rather trying pin down minute detail Nostrils example should represented black holes Better indicate unable treat subtle manner Note colors will change slightly during drying compensate required Pure right-out-of-the-bottle tube paints seldom good choice should mixed little time until pleasing re suIts obtained plain white ceramic dish suitable purpose Keep thin ner handy paints tend dry plate cleaning brushes beFebruary 1977 83 1141 Kit No 804 DeHavilland MkIV -Mosquito D25/s Wing Span 16540 CMS 14Approx Scale 7/16 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 84
Carved balsa caricature pilot Otaker Saffek Czechoslovakia vintage Rapid model fea tures silk scarf simple stark work can Stirling Mouse seems logical pilot mouse racer Styrofoam ball paper ears wood en nose tipped map pin Papers eyes gog gles Williams Bros plastic pilot Pilots man planes Nothing unrealistic scale model flying no controls So put pilot cockpit cabin Bill Hannan PERHAPS IN VIEW valiant gains being achieved womens libbers should say Pilots person planes rate pleasing see occupants appearing greater numbers models days Certainly nothing could less realistic scale model particuarly large canopy open cockpit flying no controls people claim lack artistic talent excuse omitting pilot models rather flimsy alibi days ready-made products readily available Others claim pilot simply way pre venting clear unobstructed viewing scale details inside cockpit ob vious answer comment easily removable pilots After nonenthusiasts can appreciate pilots Cockpits very basic model pilot head may mounted simple balsa cross-piece However some suggestion office can add greater realism direct attention pilot Stage sport semi-scale model plain recessed platform can serve pur pose Made paper balsa can mounted underside upper fuselage longerons though re cessed thickness longerons painted flat dark grey will provide visual effect depth such instal lation pilot head bust can attached directly platform youre home free minimum effort Stage 2 similar stage 1 car ried step further platform recessed point directly beneath models instrument panel Note certain designs panel may located high enough incorporated stage situation panel itself adds consider able realism small amount extra effortturn page Avro Avis Peanut Scale Ray Malmstrom England flown simple carved pilot rear cockpit See sketch pg 25 Carved balsa pilot vintage Rex monoplane mounted flat gray-painted platform Instru ments roll map dashboard does recessed platform heighten illusion cockpit depth hut also serves cover unsightly servos RC model bellcrank assembly control-line aircraft However low-mounted platform dummy pilots body may need extended approxi mately waist arms may need added hest effect Stage 3 ultimate development usually employed serious scale models features complete cockpit de tails down including rudder pedals floor hoards Without douht great deal extra time work required proper execution stage contest purposes time well spent compliments fellow builders spectators may provide additional honus People can easily appreciate terior detail perhaps because spend hours similar surround ings driving automobiles Incorporating complete cockpit flying model quite different proposi tion encountered static dis play type Aside weight considera tions certain built-in problems surmounted example might very difficult fully detailing interior rubber-powered model powerplant passes right through center attention Such obstacle beyond resolution may require some careful thought Similarly control-liner might need some clever planning order model control system infringes upon scale control system Actually some outstanding examples have featured scale control actuation linked models bellerank additional realism Ditto certain RC models Occasionally bit optical cheat ing may required such installing floorboards small distance above scale location Since observers view foreshortened anyhow slight fudging can perpetrated being obvious sides cockpit should also remembered Nothing detracts otherwise scale-like model ap pearance raw balsa wood seen through cockpit cabin windows Pior covering interior structure likely seen finished model should suit ably stained painted covered ap propriate subject aircraft Seats prototypical also must truly complete interior pilot Commercially manufactured interior components now market can simplify task furnishing cock pit interior present majority adOnly engine gives away fact model Demoiselle pilot es sential part because houses much AC system Model photo Vein Zundel Man Planes Note importance overall effect simple paper profile man C02-powered Antoinette Yes real airplane wheel controlled vertised products World War Two aircraft presumably range will gradually expand encompass popular aircraft other eras well Companies catering both ends modeling spectrum 1/32 scale static dis play models large RC types interests either areas means check time-saving prod ucts Having discussed interior lets proceed question occupants Purchased Pilots quickest easiest solution need can found neighborhood hobby emporium form manufactured products some brands finished ready stallation others require assembly and/or painting can advantage since allows latitude individual interpreta tion customizing can instance add mustache choose length color hair add flowing scarf what ever else may suit fancy Also little care pilots head can altered slightly different appearance small scale models consider slot car drivers manufactured different styles sizes Often hel meted be-goggled racing driver will pass perfectly aircraft pilot little no need modifications Some 22 Model Aviation paper pilot profile racer model sandwiched between two sheets clear ace tate form canopy Makes ask didnt think Express yourself l slot-car drivers also feature arms hands can reworked hold control wheel stick instead steering wheel Non Hobby Sources unable locate suitable occupant dreamship through hobby outlets try local toy stores Some so-called action dolls amazingly realistic military types may used almost purchased whereas civilian dolls may need some reworking redressing An exception might used lightplane transport models Since dolls have complete bodies feature moveable joints may prove ideal stage 3 installations large powerful RC control-line models weight may represent too much concern However aircraft wing power loadings critical may prudent put oc cupants youll pardon expression crash diet can mean replacing original body limbs carved balsa styrofoam substitutes Usually parts need duplicated exactly since clothing will cover areas anyhow Generally head neck hands arms will salvaged since diffi cult copy However may some times lightened judicious hollowing out comes creating clothing few modelers have either aptitude interest suggestion enlist aid mother wife girl friend apt have experience sewing machine pattern making will un doubtedly better job could Above carved balsa simulation Charles Nieuport glares out behind rigging pylon Monoplane looks alive Left Assorted types sizes heads busts fill needs Large bust Williams three tiny heads slot cars Note peanut painted resemble pilot yourself simplify work try furnish some good photographs draw ings uniform costume desired Most libraries have books such sub jects can yield excellent illustra tions modern clothing Sears cata log readily available source ideas Caricatures various reasons may decide install realistic pilot rather comical type Snoopy exam ple has become almost universal model occupant hes idol indeed luck since image widely available different varia tions ranging key-rings stuffed playthings Toy novelty stores places look Profile Pilots small flying models profile pilots have lot offer weigh next nothing super-quick produce dont add much drag Further can purchased readyprinted See supplier list end article Interestingly pre-war model plans included profile pilots some recent offerings reviving custom Usually profile figure cut opaque paper folded form twosided head use translucent pa per such drafting vellum will allow use single thickness since image can easily traced onto opposite side Such pilots may decorated colored pencils paint sharp fiber-point pens moisture resistance should given clear protective coating Caution Try coating scrap first cer tain wont cause coloring smear bleed have obtained good results February 1977 23 Vacuum-formed plastic pilots carved wood patterns over formed Carvings made author Typical carved balsa pilot hollowed out lightness Carved pilots can made size accommodate size type plane Man Planes Testors Dullcoat plastic model spray reluctant design own profile pilots consider tracing comic books What could logical model plane piloted Smilin Jack Steve Canyon case previously mentioned Snoopy other Peanuts characters gift shop will yield full-color greeting cards suitable sil houettes two other methods produc ing truly unique profile pilots first volves taking black white photo yourself friend sure photograph both right left side Photo prints desired size may prepared Using very sharp modeling knife cut out photo print head sides glue together edges will appear white should retouched soft pencil grey paint until blend inconspicu ously similar approach involves taking color transparencies someones head shoulders cut out may applied both sides center stiffener Arriving correct size may take few trials resulting pilot dis tinctive unusual Profile pilots may mounted cut ting slit cockpit platform accept figure affixed suitable strip balsa glued across inside cock pit Fabricated Pilots very special pilot consider creating own Like propeller carving can appear difficult actually Also like prop carving improvement possible prac tice First perfection sculp ture Michelangelo expected required reasonable simulation hu man being will job advantages including true individuality exact control size particularly impor tant odd-scale models exact control weight disadvantage course time patience required Philosophy At outset should de cide what degree realism desired might difficult justify great expendi ture time effort average mod el contrast serious competition air craft may deserve best pilot can possibly create As rule-of-the-thumb like treat dummy pilot about same way dummy engine allowing approximately same amount time Thus rubber-powered sport scale model might suitably equipped both relatively abstract engine pilot requiring perhaps hour two fabrication time ultimate production might justifiably think terms several days week effort majority average models would fall somewhere between two extremes Approach project relaxed frame mind Hasty work will give itself away time quiet spot work can very helpful good lighting 24 Model Aviation special interest radio controllers cockpit kits D & B Model Aircraft P-51 Mustang P-40 Warhawk will fit kits Top Flite Platt Royal some oth ersand some modifications scratchbuilt aircraft well firm also produces cockpit kits other popular subjects Right Close-up Mustang cockpit kit D & B reveals extraordinary realism Below Black paper silhouette pilot adds char acter sport model made David W Jones PIN G-PONG SOGGLES OR FOAM BALL HAIR PAINTED ON TURES r ~PAINTED ON NOSE PAPERWOOOEN EARS DOWEL USED FOR HANDLE DURING CONSTRUCTION ADDITIVE METHOD COMIC TYPE SHOWN two mBthods making dummy pilot additive method material added basic figure subSractive material removed Shown lfl steps below arrive final figure temporarily leaving pedestal means provided hold work especially useful painting stage BALSA WOOD OR STYROFOAM BLOCKI SKETCH FRONT VIEW must best results achieved suggest consider first attempt dry run second try bound improvement Tools Only minimum tools needed likely found aver age model builders collection Carving can performed sharp-pointed modeling knife lightweight type will provide greater control working tiny details After carving selection small needle files sanding sticks will found useful prefer contact-cement sandpaper small hardwood sticks dowels purpose Another less common item head band type magnifier Though essential such device certainly assists execu tion minute details especially feature painting 4-power type suitable fact excessive magnification can dis turbing since range sharp focus becomes much shallower increase power Perhaps important quality items needed efficient production pilots brushes Cheap brushes simply waste money offer noth ing except frustration Sable hair art brushes best answer although bit costly can last years proper care Although individual prefer ences bound vary feel number 00 number 5 brush round type will suit situations apt encountered Forget tiny brushes two hairs su perior painting fine details larger brush perfect point will bet ter job easily Knowledgeable stores particular artists buy supplies will furnish glass water order may test point brush before buying Simply dip bristles water hold brush up against good CARVE SAND AND FINISH 3 SAW TO SIDE OUTLINE 2 SAW TO OUTLINE SUBTRACTIVE METHOD light examine carefully does naturally form perfect point re ject favor does After its money References Just scale model build ing references particularly important really serious about producing best possible results may wish obtain some books sculpture li brary art supply store However us seeking another hobby may prefer less involved approach easy low-cost answer magazine cata log newspaper reference material found almost household Also commercially produced pilot head realistic doll can great aid visuali zation Finally dont overlook obvious. other members household available allyourself mirror Materials Pilots may produced common materials including wood styrofoam papier-mache plastic small model foam packing material resembling peanuts has adapted actual peanut shells Roy L Clough famous novelty models often em ployed ping-pong balls basis comical pilot heads does Englands Ray Malmstrom Technique Different modelers use differ ent approaches creating pilots no system necessarily superior may wish try several determine best suited own purposes Two basic concepts involved additive other subtractive addi tive system used constructing flying models subtractive scheme employed carving oldfashioned wooden solid models case material added assembled other removed some instances combination both methods involved start ping-pong ball additive system would logical way go order incorporate ears nose goggles contrast starting block balsa would cut away material until reached features subtractive procedure An expert wood-carver famous animal sculptures once asked did reply just stare log until see bear cut away thing doesnt resemble bear Additive Example illustration shows simple ping-pong styrofoam type head based upon ball caricature type pilot ears may made paper continued page 82 February 1977 25 1-1/2 So 1 Luftwaffe pilot both RC CL models series produced Aircom Ltd RC CL Stand-Off KINNER SPORTSTER 39 weRgspan 019 power op 3 channels nc great sport trainer 1930s$1295 FAIRCHILD 22 prios 48 Wingsoon________________ announced 09 to25 Power 3 Channel R/C #107 qj see local hobby dealer CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 using playing cards Theres new trick Most us use paper towels etc Sand after first coat 400 paper Before sanding let glue cure overnight about 24 hours Bob said 76 plane put coat Hobbypoxy glue wood plane aged October grain started coming out some places So recommends two coats Put another coat glue allow cure sand again 400 thin Hobbypoxy glue thing Some people have thinned glue result grain filled enough Bob says piece 400 paper can used sand entire plane glue sands very easily After two coats have applied cured sanded ready fillets Bob used Epoxolite No special treatment required just make good fillets Next item spray two coats Aerogloss clear spray gun Obviously means clear has thinned enough get through gun lay pretty thick coat should sufficient Bob stresses use Aero gloss because feels will make best bond Hobbypoxy glue base Now ready Aerogloss clear talc color mixed equal parts Use color other red Red too hard cover color used show what parts have covered much has sanded oH after start sanding process three part mixture has thinned enough sprayed may need up three coats plenty sanding between dont pick up too much weight Next line spray coat Aerogloss clear seal everything spray base coat Sig silver Another trick mix some white paint silver supposed kill grain usually associ ated silver Wet sand after silver has cured least 24 hours AMERICANScesaC3B C L S SIC S worlds finest models Send tree brochure ~*t04 AristocratrRAOODASTPOC UP TO THREE SC WOSPS OHS POWER FAR SIR 55ROSA DOSSTRO UP HO HORDE SORASPAS.ORS COWSSJSALE TRW CLASSIC AIR FAR ROAIA ODETROL op met PuSorARGOT P505 TIE %OLOES ERAII V TEP ELLONCO RVRSDR COO OS VIA DEWED #101SSOS tel 703 2739593 55 WIOGAPUN ADO POWER PAR FLYLINE MODELS 10640 ASHOY FL FAIRFAX VA 22030 Now ready final color coats Bob uses Sig white Genesis rest finish similar other cycle finishing Another trick used some super duper slick finish spe cialists wet sand 600 after about four coats final clear spray about three four coats clear comes final sanding rub bing out information about PAMPA comments contact 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Canard/Ba i r continued page 7 Canards tend exhibit some nasty stall spin characteristics Stalls spins will encountered normal con trol inputs Another small drawback propeller tail stall turn maneuver required novice pat tern bit difficult because rud der effectiveness near stall speed poor rudder propeller wash little practice however good stall turns have accomplished pusher configuration used must consider small selection pusher propellers available ball-bearing engine required withstand thrust toward crankcase engine Consideration can given engines will run back wards rotating front plate front intake engines through 900 engine run backwards tractor propeller can used factors constitute greatest drawbacks trying canard configura tion Only can determine canard kind thing unusual strange hot performing exciting very fascinating fly watch Man Planes/Hannan continued page 25 nose may carved wood Features such eyes may painted other 3-dimensional details such goggles added desired realistic subject ball used merely armature core support added papier-mache spackle mixture balsa dust glue putty may applied small artist pallet knife screwdriver build up features required relatively rough texture results can quite realistic perhaps smooth ness us associate skin fully dried surface can additionally worked sandpaper files de sired Don Typond actually did lifelike self-portrait method using commercially made pilot head arma ture Subtractive Example Select lightweight block balsa allowing vertical height required finished pilot order provide good handhold dur ing carving Draw front side view proposed figure block using fiber-point pen soft pencil Using coping jig saw cut roughly outline Next draw approximation re maining view block again saw outline Dont take off too much will back additive system again Using sharp modelers knife begin cut away corners using small straightline cuts gradually working down facial shapes Refer constantly il lustrations commercially-made exam ple Rotate block working vari ous sides rather trying finish side time satisfied contours switch files sandiuig sticks finishing touches As men tioned earlier super-smoothness may produce convincing results spinner cowling trying create human head can some instances have almost prune-like wrinkles Which can add character almost automatically think satisfied carving stop Ask someone else think ready painting Likely will suggest some improvements None us particularly enjoys criticism work constructive suggestions useful willing accept need art critic judge fresh viewpoint can immeasurable assistance youd rather listen anyone elses opinion simply put carving away day look carefully yourself betting will see areas can stand improvement Although chose balsa example foam can substituted easier carve may allow such pre cise feature detail unless applied additive method using spackle similar substance 82 Model Aviation ARTICLES WANTED Have design youd like have pub lished topic youd like write about tell editor about idea may worth money NEWEST Continuing tradition producing finest balsa kits Guillow offers two famous World War 2 twin-engine jobs have long top requested list B-25 Mitchell won fame 1942 raid Tokyo aircraft carrier USS Hornet V Mosquito fastest its type British Bomber Command Both kits contain full decal sets scale wheels plastic spinners cowls nacelles canopy clear precise planwork other top grade materials Everything included U/control installation Scale U/Control Rugged heavy duty construction stress U/C flying HOT flying two Cox 049 Black Widow engines al flights used Cox 049 Golden Bees th beginner style flying Cox 020 Pee Wees Hobby stores carry Guillow models check Yellow Pages nearest note area send direct factory edding $150 handling USA. $200 outside USA Send 15 cents folder listing Guillow model kite Vacuum-Formed Pilots Pilots found some kits produced process photos shows outstanding example large RC model size Luft waffe flier process can also applied scratch-builder create other sizes types pilots Mattel Vac-U-Form toy sim plest tool employ although no longer manufactured can fre quently found low cost garage sales swap meets Goodwill Industries Salvation Army stores unable locate Vac-U Form toy desire produce larger parts will accept may care build forming unit own made easily available ma terials utilize common household vacuum-cleaner stove Detailed direc tions building such unit fea tured Flying Models magazine April 1976 issue similar unit May Flying Models article devoted Heinkel He-lOO V8 Yet another unit described April 1976 edition Model Builder magazine pattern mold may use commercial pilot own crea tion latter case bear mind need draft taper since undercuts will prevent finished plastic part being removed Also pattern will need split halves either fore aft crosswise shown photographs After forming halves may ce mented together joints filed scraped smooth result excep tionally lightweight pilot may du plicated often desired Incidentally method one-shot pilots may formed undercut features process involves making pattern modeling clay thoroughly chilled freezer care will withstand single quick vacuum-forming clay may dug out reclaimed possible future use discarded Finishing Regardless production approach finish ofthe pilot can vital contributions effective ness Carefully done can save rather mediocre pilot badly done can totally ruin perfect sculp ture Again emphasize need calm state-of-mind good lighting reasonably quiet working conditions However authors earliest tempts painting pilot occurred fantail aircraft carrier during lantic storm anything possible given strong enough dedication Select type paint compatible material pilot Usually acryl ics enamels safe choice whereas dopes lacquers may attack surfaces especially plastic Also matte colors almost always realistic shiny paints reflect highlights often look sticky after dry Glossy pilots photographs dead give-away immediately branding sub ject model Ditto glassy-eyed stares case commercially molded pi lots possible traces mold release agents should removed luke warm mixture liquid detergent water rinsed dried before paint ing Gather reference material together study carefully before commencing application paint Color photos particular can informative should referred constantly Note colors facial skin features amateurs seem color face too pink lips too red Work gen eral effect rather trying pin down minute detail Nostrils example should represented black holes Better indicate unable treat subtle manner Note colors will change slightly during drying compensate required Pure right-out-of-the-bottle tube paints seldom good choice should mixed little time until pleasing re suIts obtained plain white ceramic dish suitable purpose Keep thin ner handy paints tend dry plate cleaning brushes beFebruary 1977 83 1141 Kit No 804 DeHavilland MkIV -Mosquito D25/s Wing Span 16540 CMS 14Approx Scale 7/16 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 84
Carved balsa caricature pilot Otaker Saffek Czechoslovakia vintage Rapid model fea tures silk scarf simple stark work can Stirling Mouse seems logical pilot mouse racer Styrofoam ball paper ears wood en nose tipped map pin Papers eyes gog gles Williams Bros plastic pilot Pilots man planes Nothing unrealistic scale model flying no controls So put pilot cockpit cabin Bill Hannan PERHAPS IN VIEW valiant gains being achieved womens libbers should say Pilots person planes rate pleasing see occupants appearing greater numbers models days Certainly nothing could less realistic scale model particuarly large canopy open cockpit flying no controls people claim lack artistic talent excuse omitting pilot models rather flimsy alibi days ready-made products readily available Others claim pilot simply way pre venting clear unobstructed viewing scale details inside cockpit ob vious answer comment easily removable pilots After nonenthusiasts can appreciate pilots Cockpits very basic model pilot head may mounted simple balsa cross-piece However some suggestion office can add greater realism direct attention pilot Stage sport semi-scale model plain recessed platform can serve pur pose Made paper balsa can mounted underside upper fuselage longerons though re cessed thickness longerons painted flat dark grey will provide visual effect depth such instal lation pilot head bust can attached directly platform youre home free minimum effort Stage 2 similar stage 1 car ried step further platform recessed point directly beneath models instrument panel Note certain designs panel may located high enough incorporated stage situation panel itself adds consider able realism small amount extra effortturn page Avro Avis Peanut Scale Ray Malmstrom England flown simple carved pilot rear cockpit See sketch pg 25 Carved balsa pilot vintage Rex monoplane mounted flat gray-painted platform Instru ments roll map dashboard does recessed platform heighten illusion cockpit depth hut also serves cover unsightly servos RC model bellcrank assembly control-line aircraft However low-mounted platform dummy pilots body may need extended approxi mately waist arms may need added hest effect Stage 3 ultimate development usually employed serious scale models features complete cockpit de tails down including rudder pedals floor hoards Without douht great deal extra time work required proper execution stage contest purposes time well spent compliments fellow builders spectators may provide additional honus People can easily appreciate terior detail perhaps because spend hours similar surround ings driving automobiles Incorporating complete cockpit flying model quite different proposi tion encountered static dis play type Aside weight considera tions certain built-in problems surmounted example might very difficult fully detailing interior rubber-powered model powerplant passes right through center attention Such obstacle beyond resolution may require some careful thought Similarly control-liner might need some clever planning order model control system infringes upon scale control system Actually some outstanding examples have featured scale control actuation linked models bellerank additional realism Ditto certain RC models Occasionally bit optical cheat ing may required such installing floorboards small distance above scale location Since observers view foreshortened anyhow slight fudging can perpetrated being obvious sides cockpit should also remembered Nothing detracts otherwise scale-like model ap pearance raw balsa wood seen through cockpit cabin windows Pior covering interior structure likely seen finished model should suit ably stained painted covered ap propriate subject aircraft Seats prototypical also must truly complete interior pilot Commercially manufactured interior components now market can simplify task furnishing cock pit interior present majority adOnly engine gives away fact model Demoiselle pilot es sential part because houses much AC system Model photo Vein Zundel Man Planes Note importance overall effect simple paper profile man C02-powered Antoinette Yes real airplane wheel controlled vertised products World War Two aircraft presumably range will gradually expand encompass popular aircraft other eras well Companies catering both ends modeling spectrum 1/32 scale static dis play models large RC types interests either areas means check time-saving prod ucts Having discussed interior lets proceed question occupants Purchased Pilots quickest easiest solution need can found neighborhood hobby emporium form manufactured products some brands finished ready stallation others require assembly and/or painting can advantage since allows latitude individual interpreta tion customizing can instance add mustache choose length color hair add flowing scarf what ever else may suit fancy Also little care pilots head can altered slightly different appearance small scale models consider slot car drivers manufactured different styles sizes Often hel meted be-goggled racing driver will pass perfectly aircraft pilot little no need modifications Some 22 Model Aviation paper pilot profile racer model sandwiched between two sheets clear ace tate form canopy Makes ask didnt think Express yourself l slot-car drivers also feature arms hands can reworked hold control wheel stick instead steering wheel Non Hobby Sources unable locate suitable occupant dreamship through hobby outlets try local toy stores Some so-called action dolls amazingly realistic military types may used almost purchased whereas civilian dolls may need some reworking redressing An exception might used lightplane transport models Since dolls have complete bodies feature moveable joints may prove ideal stage 3 installations large powerful RC control-line models weight may represent too much concern However aircraft wing power loadings critical may prudent put oc cupants youll pardon expression crash diet can mean replacing original body limbs carved balsa styrofoam substitutes Usually parts need duplicated exactly since clothing will cover areas anyhow Generally head neck hands arms will salvaged since diffi cult copy However may some times lightened judicious hollowing out comes creating clothing few modelers have either aptitude interest suggestion enlist aid mother wife girl friend apt have experience sewing machine pattern making will un doubtedly better job could Above carved balsa simulation Charles Nieuport glares out behind rigging pylon Monoplane looks alive Left Assorted types sizes heads busts fill needs Large bust Williams three tiny heads slot cars Note peanut painted resemble pilot yourself simplify work try furnish some good photographs draw ings uniform costume desired Most libraries have books such sub jects can yield excellent illustra tions modern clothing Sears cata log readily available source ideas Caricatures various reasons may decide install realistic pilot rather comical type Snoopy exam ple has become almost universal model occupant hes idol indeed luck since image widely available different varia tions ranging key-rings stuffed playthings Toy novelty stores places look Profile Pilots small flying models profile pilots have lot offer weigh next nothing super-quick produce dont add much drag Further can purchased readyprinted See supplier list end article Interestingly pre-war model plans included profile pilots some recent offerings reviving custom Usually profile figure cut opaque paper folded form twosided head use translucent pa per such drafting vellum will allow use single thickness since image can easily traced onto opposite side Such pilots may decorated colored pencils paint sharp fiber-point pens moisture resistance should given clear protective coating Caution Try coating scrap first cer tain wont cause coloring smear bleed have obtained good results February 1977 23 Vacuum-formed plastic pilots carved wood patterns over formed Carvings made author Typical carved balsa pilot hollowed out lightness Carved pilots can made size accommodate size type plane Man Planes Testors Dullcoat plastic model spray reluctant design own profile pilots consider tracing comic books What could logical model plane piloted Smilin Jack Steve Canyon case previously mentioned Snoopy other Peanuts characters gift shop will yield full-color greeting cards suitable sil houettes two other methods produc ing truly unique profile pilots first volves taking black white photo yourself friend sure photograph both right left side Photo prints desired size may prepared Using very sharp modeling knife cut out photo print head sides glue together edges will appear white should retouched soft pencil grey paint until blend inconspicu ously similar approach involves taking color transparencies someones head shoulders cut out may applied both sides center stiffener Arriving correct size may take few trials resulting pilot dis tinctive unusual Profile pilots may mounted cut ting slit cockpit platform accept figure affixed suitable strip balsa glued across inside cock pit Fabricated Pilots very special pilot consider creating own Like propeller carving can appear difficult actually Also like prop carving improvement possible prac tice First perfection sculp ture Michelangelo expected required reasonable simulation hu man being will job advantages including true individuality exact control size particularly impor tant odd-scale models exact control weight disadvantage course time patience required Philosophy At outset should de cide what degree realism desired might difficult justify great expendi ture time effort average mod el contrast serious competition air craft may deserve best pilot can possibly create As rule-of-the-thumb like treat dummy pilot about same way dummy engine allowing approximately same amount time Thus rubber-powered sport scale model might suitably equipped both relatively abstract engine pilot requiring perhaps hour two fabrication time ultimate production might justifiably think terms several days week effort majority average models would fall somewhere between two extremes Approach project relaxed frame mind Hasty work will give itself away time quiet spot work can very helpful good lighting 24 Model Aviation special interest radio controllers cockpit kits D & B Model Aircraft P-51 Mustang P-40 Warhawk will fit kits Top Flite Platt Royal some oth ersand some modifications scratchbuilt aircraft well firm also produces cockpit kits other popular subjects Right Close-up Mustang cockpit kit D & B reveals extraordinary realism Below Black paper silhouette pilot adds char acter sport model made David W Jones PIN G-PONG SOGGLES OR FOAM BALL HAIR PAINTED ON TURES r ~PAINTED ON NOSE PAPERWOOOEN EARS DOWEL USED FOR HANDLE DURING CONSTRUCTION ADDITIVE METHOD COMIC TYPE SHOWN two mBthods making dummy pilot additive method material added basic figure subSractive material removed Shown lfl steps below arrive final figure temporarily leaving pedestal means provided hold work especially useful painting stage BALSA WOOD OR STYROFOAM BLOCKI SKETCH FRONT VIEW must best results achieved suggest consider first attempt dry run second try bound improvement Tools Only minimum tools needed likely found aver age model builders collection Carving can performed sharp-pointed modeling knife lightweight type will provide greater control working tiny details After carving selection small needle files sanding sticks will found useful prefer contact-cement sandpaper small hardwood sticks dowels purpose Another less common item head band type magnifier Though essential such device certainly assists execu tion minute details especially feature painting 4-power type suitable fact excessive magnification can dis turbing since range sharp focus becomes much shallower increase power Perhaps important quality items needed efficient production pilots brushes Cheap brushes simply waste money offer noth ing except frustration Sable hair art brushes best answer although bit costly can last years proper care Although individual prefer ences bound vary feel number 00 number 5 brush round type will suit situations apt encountered Forget tiny brushes two hairs su perior painting fine details larger brush perfect point will bet ter job easily Knowledgeable stores particular artists buy supplies will furnish glass water order may test point brush before buying Simply dip bristles water hold brush up against good CARVE SAND AND FINISH 3 SAW TO SIDE OUTLINE 2 SAW TO OUTLINE SUBTRACTIVE METHOD light examine carefully does naturally form perfect point re ject favor does After its money References Just scale model build ing references particularly important really serious about producing best possible results may wish obtain some books sculpture li brary art supply store However us seeking another hobby may prefer less involved approach easy low-cost answer magazine cata log newspaper reference material found almost household Also commercially produced pilot head realistic doll can great aid visuali zation Finally dont overlook obvious. other members household available allyourself mirror Materials Pilots may produced common materials including wood styrofoam papier-mache plastic small model foam packing material resembling peanuts has adapted actual peanut shells Roy L Clough famous novelty models often em ployed ping-pong balls basis comical pilot heads does Englands Ray Malmstrom Technique Different modelers use differ ent approaches creating pilots no system necessarily superior may wish try several determine best suited own purposes Two basic concepts involved additive other subtractive addi tive system used constructing flying models subtractive scheme employed carving oldfashioned wooden solid models case material added assembled other removed some instances combination both methods involved start ping-pong ball additive system would logical way go order incorporate ears nose goggles contrast starting block balsa would cut away material until reached features subtractive procedure An expert wood-carver famous animal sculptures once asked did reply just stare log until see bear cut away thing doesnt resemble bear Additive Example illustration shows simple ping-pong styrofoam type head based upon ball caricature type pilot ears may made paper continued page 82 February 1977 25 1-1/2 So 1 Luftwaffe pilot both RC CL models series produced Aircom Ltd RC CL Stand-Off KINNER SPORTSTER 39 weRgspan 019 power op 3 channels nc great sport trainer 1930s$1295 FAIRCHILD 22 prios 48 Wingsoon________________ announced 09 to25 Power 3 Channel R/C #107 qj see local hobby dealer CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 using playing cards Theres new trick Most us use paper towels etc Sand after first coat 400 paper Before sanding let glue cure overnight about 24 hours Bob said 76 plane put coat Hobbypoxy glue wood plane aged October grain started coming out some places So recommends two coats Put another coat glue allow cure sand again 400 thin Hobbypoxy glue thing Some people have thinned glue result grain filled enough Bob says piece 400 paper can used sand entire plane glue sands very easily After two coats have applied cured sanded ready fillets Bob used Epoxolite No special treatment required just make good fillets Next item spray two coats Aerogloss clear spray gun Obviously means clear has thinned enough get through gun lay pretty thick coat should sufficient Bob stresses use Aero gloss because feels will make best bond Hobbypoxy glue base Now ready Aerogloss clear talc color mixed equal parts Use color other red Red too hard cover color used show what parts have covered much has sanded oH after start sanding process three part mixture has thinned enough sprayed may need up three coats plenty sanding between dont pick up too much weight Next line spray coat Aerogloss clear seal everything spray base coat Sig silver Another trick mix some white paint silver supposed kill grain usually associ ated silver Wet sand after silver has cured least 24 hours AMERICANScesaC3B C L S SIC S worlds finest models Send tree brochure ~*t04 AristocratrRAOODASTPOC UP TO THREE SC WOSPS OHS POWER FAR SIR 55ROSA DOSSTRO UP HO HORDE SORASPAS.ORS COWSSJSALE TRW CLASSIC AIR FAR ROAIA ODETROL op met PuSorARGOT P505 TIE %OLOES ERAII V TEP ELLONCO RVRSDR COO OS VIA DEWED #101SSOS tel 703 2739593 55 WIOGAPUN ADO POWER PAR FLYLINE MODELS 10640 ASHOY FL FAIRFAX VA 22030 Now ready final color coats Bob uses Sig white Genesis rest finish similar other cycle finishing Another trick used some super duper slick finish spe cialists wet sand 600 after about four coats final clear spray about three four coats clear comes final sanding rub bing out information about PAMPA comments contact 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Canard/Ba i r continued page 7 Canards tend exhibit some nasty stall spin characteristics Stalls spins will encountered normal con trol inputs Another small drawback propeller tail stall turn maneuver required novice pat tern bit difficult because rud der effectiveness near stall speed poor rudder propeller wash little practice however good stall turns have accomplished pusher configuration used must consider small selection pusher propellers available ball-bearing engine required withstand thrust toward crankcase engine Consideration can given engines will run back wards rotating front plate front intake engines through 900 engine run backwards tractor propeller can used factors constitute greatest drawbacks trying canard configura tion Only can determine canard kind thing unusual strange hot performing exciting very fascinating fly watch Man Planes/Hannan continued page 25 nose may carved wood Features such eyes may painted other 3-dimensional details such goggles added desired realistic subject ball used merely armature core support added papier-mache spackle mixture balsa dust glue putty may applied small artist pallet knife screwdriver build up features required relatively rough texture results can quite realistic perhaps smooth ness us associate skin fully dried surface can additionally worked sandpaper files de sired Don Typond actually did lifelike self-portrait method using commercially made pilot head arma ture Subtractive Example Select lightweight block balsa allowing vertical height required finished pilot order provide good handhold dur ing carving Draw front side view proposed figure block using fiber-point pen soft pencil Using coping jig saw cut roughly outline Next draw approximation re maining view block again saw outline Dont take off too much will back additive system again Using sharp modelers knife begin cut away corners using small straightline cuts gradually working down facial shapes Refer constantly il lustrations commercially-made exam ple Rotate block working vari ous sides rather trying finish side time satisfied contours switch files sandiuig sticks finishing touches As men tioned earlier super-smoothness may produce convincing results spinner cowling trying create human head can some instances have almost prune-like wrinkles Which can add character almost automatically think satisfied carving stop Ask someone else think ready painting Likely will suggest some improvements None us particularly enjoys criticism work constructive suggestions useful willing accept need art critic judge fresh viewpoint can immeasurable assistance youd rather listen anyone elses opinion simply put carving away day look carefully yourself betting will see areas can stand improvement Although chose balsa example foam can substituted easier carve may allow such pre cise feature detail unless applied additive method using spackle similar substance 82 Model Aviation ARTICLES WANTED Have design youd like have pub lished topic youd like write about tell editor about idea may worth money NEWEST Continuing tradition producing finest balsa kits Guillow offers two famous World War 2 twin-engine jobs have long top requested list B-25 Mitchell won fame 1942 raid Tokyo aircraft carrier USS Hornet V Mosquito fastest its type British Bomber Command Both kits contain full decal sets scale wheels plastic spinners cowls nacelles canopy clear precise planwork other top grade materials Everything included U/control installation Scale U/Control Rugged heavy duty construction stress U/C flying HOT flying two Cox 049 Black Widow engines al flights used Cox 049 Golden Bees th beginner style flying Cox 020 Pee Wees Hobby stores carry Guillow models check Yellow Pages nearest note area send direct factory edding $150 handling USA. $200 outside USA Send 15 cents folder listing Guillow model kite Vacuum-Formed Pilots Pilots found some kits produced process photos shows outstanding example large RC model size Luft waffe flier process can also applied scratch-builder create other sizes types pilots Mattel Vac-U-Form toy sim plest tool employ although no longer manufactured can fre quently found low cost garage sales swap meets Goodwill Industries Salvation Army stores unable locate Vac-U Form toy desire produce larger parts will accept may care build forming unit own made easily available ma terials utilize common household vacuum-cleaner stove Detailed direc tions building such unit fea tured Flying Models magazine April 1976 issue similar unit May Flying Models article devoted Heinkel He-lOO V8 Yet another unit described April 1976 edition Model Builder magazine pattern mold may use commercial pilot own crea tion latter case bear mind need draft taper since undercuts will prevent finished plastic part being removed Also pattern will need split halves either fore aft crosswise shown photographs After forming halves may ce mented together joints filed scraped smooth result excep tionally lightweight pilot may du plicated often desired Incidentally method one-shot pilots may formed undercut features process involves making pattern modeling clay thoroughly chilled freezer care will withstand single quick vacuum-forming clay may dug out reclaimed possible future use discarded Finishing Regardless production approach finish ofthe pilot can vital contributions effective ness Carefully done can save rather mediocre pilot badly done can totally ruin perfect sculp ture Again emphasize need calm state-of-mind good lighting reasonably quiet working conditions However authors earliest tempts painting pilot occurred fantail aircraft carrier during lantic storm anything possible given strong enough dedication Select type paint compatible material pilot Usually acryl ics enamels safe choice whereas dopes lacquers may attack surfaces especially plastic Also matte colors almost always realistic shiny paints reflect highlights often look sticky after dry Glossy pilots photographs dead give-away immediately branding sub ject model Ditto glassy-eyed stares case commercially molded pi lots possible traces mold release agents should removed luke warm mixture liquid detergent water rinsed dried before paint ing Gather reference material together study carefully before commencing application paint Color photos particular can informative should referred constantly Note colors facial skin features amateurs seem color face too pink lips too red Work gen eral effect rather trying pin down minute detail Nostrils example should represented black holes Better indicate unable treat subtle manner Note colors will change slightly during drying compensate required Pure right-out-of-the-bottle tube paints seldom good choice should mixed little time until pleasing re suIts obtained plain white ceramic dish suitable purpose Keep thin ner handy paints tend dry plate cleaning brushes beFebruary 1977 83 1141 Kit No 804 DeHavilland MkIV -Mosquito D25/s Wing Span 16540 CMS 14Approx Scale 7/16 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 84
Carved balsa caricature pilot Otaker Saffek Czechoslovakia vintage Rapid model fea tures silk scarf simple stark work can Stirling Mouse seems logical pilot mouse racer Styrofoam ball paper ears wood en nose tipped map pin Papers eyes gog gles Williams Bros plastic pilot Pilots man planes Nothing unrealistic scale model flying no controls So put pilot cockpit cabin Bill Hannan PERHAPS IN VIEW valiant gains being achieved womens libbers should say Pilots person planes rate pleasing see occupants appearing greater numbers models days Certainly nothing could less realistic scale model particuarly large canopy open cockpit flying no controls people claim lack artistic talent excuse omitting pilot models rather flimsy alibi days ready-made products readily available Others claim pilot simply way pre venting clear unobstructed viewing scale details inside cockpit ob vious answer comment easily removable pilots After nonenthusiasts can appreciate pilots Cockpits very basic model pilot head may mounted simple balsa cross-piece However some suggestion office can add greater realism direct attention pilot Stage sport semi-scale model plain recessed platform can serve pur pose Made paper balsa can mounted underside upper fuselage longerons though re cessed thickness longerons painted flat dark grey will provide visual effect depth such instal lation pilot head bust can attached directly platform youre home free minimum effort Stage 2 similar stage 1 car ried step further platform recessed point directly beneath models instrument panel Note certain designs panel may located high enough incorporated stage situation panel itself adds consider able realism small amount extra effortturn page Avro Avis Peanut Scale Ray Malmstrom England flown simple carved pilot rear cockpit See sketch pg 25 Carved balsa pilot vintage Rex monoplane mounted flat gray-painted platform Instru ments roll map dashboard does recessed platform heighten illusion cockpit depth hut also serves cover unsightly servos RC model bellcrank assembly control-line aircraft However low-mounted platform dummy pilots body may need extended approxi mately waist arms may need added hest effect Stage 3 ultimate development usually employed serious scale models features complete cockpit de tails down including rudder pedals floor hoards Without douht great deal extra time work required proper execution stage contest purposes time well spent compliments fellow builders spectators may provide additional honus People can easily appreciate terior detail perhaps because spend hours similar surround ings driving automobiles Incorporating complete cockpit flying model quite different proposi tion encountered static dis play type Aside weight considera tions certain built-in problems surmounted example might very difficult fully detailing interior rubber-powered model powerplant passes right through center attention Such obstacle beyond resolution may require some careful thought Similarly control-liner might need some clever planning order model control system infringes upon scale control system Actually some outstanding examples have featured scale control actuation linked models bellerank additional realism Ditto certain RC models Occasionally bit optical cheat ing may required such installing floorboards small distance above scale location Since observers view foreshortened anyhow slight fudging can perpetrated being obvious sides cockpit should also remembered Nothing detracts otherwise scale-like model ap pearance raw balsa wood seen through cockpit cabin windows Pior covering interior structure likely seen finished model should suit ably stained painted covered ap propriate subject aircraft Seats prototypical also must truly complete interior pilot Commercially manufactured interior components now market can simplify task furnishing cock pit interior present majority adOnly engine gives away fact model Demoiselle pilot es sential part because houses much AC system Model photo Vein Zundel Man Planes Note importance overall effect simple paper profile man C02-powered Antoinette Yes real airplane wheel controlled vertised products World War Two aircraft presumably range will gradually expand encompass popular aircraft other eras well Companies catering both ends modeling spectrum 1/32 scale static dis play models large RC types interests either areas means check time-saving prod ucts Having discussed interior lets proceed question occupants Purchased Pilots quickest easiest solution need can found neighborhood hobby emporium form manufactured products some brands finished ready stallation others require assembly and/or painting can advantage since allows latitude individual interpreta tion customizing can instance add mustache choose length color hair add flowing scarf what ever else may suit fancy Also little care pilots head can altered slightly different appearance small scale models consider slot car drivers manufactured different styles sizes Often hel meted be-goggled racing driver will pass perfectly aircraft pilot little no need modifications Some 22 Model Aviation paper pilot profile racer model sandwiched between two sheets clear ace tate form canopy Makes ask didnt think Express yourself l slot-car drivers also feature arms hands can reworked hold control wheel stick instead steering wheel Non Hobby Sources unable locate suitable occupant dreamship through hobby outlets try local toy stores Some so-called action dolls amazingly realistic military types may used almost purchased whereas civilian dolls may need some reworking redressing An exception might used lightplane transport models Since dolls have complete bodies feature moveable joints may prove ideal stage 3 installations large powerful RC control-line models weight may represent too much concern However aircraft wing power loadings critical may prudent put oc cupants youll pardon expression crash diet can mean replacing original body limbs carved balsa styrofoam substitutes Usually parts need duplicated exactly since clothing will cover areas anyhow Generally head neck hands arms will salvaged since diffi cult copy However may some times lightened judicious hollowing out comes creating clothing few modelers have either aptitude interest suggestion enlist aid mother wife girl friend apt have experience sewing machine pattern making will un doubtedly better job could Above carved balsa simulation Charles Nieuport glares out behind rigging pylon Monoplane looks alive Left Assorted types sizes heads busts fill needs Large bust Williams three tiny heads slot cars Note peanut painted resemble pilot yourself simplify work try furnish some good photographs draw ings uniform costume desired Most libraries have books such sub jects can yield excellent illustra tions modern clothing Sears cata log readily available source ideas Caricatures various reasons may decide install realistic pilot rather comical type Snoopy exam ple has become almost universal model occupant hes idol indeed luck since image widely available different varia tions ranging key-rings stuffed playthings Toy novelty stores places look Profile Pilots small flying models profile pilots have lot offer weigh next nothing super-quick produce dont add much drag Further can purchased readyprinted See supplier list end article Interestingly pre-war model plans included profile pilots some recent offerings reviving custom Usually profile figure cut opaque paper folded form twosided head use translucent pa per such drafting vellum will allow use single thickness since image can easily traced onto opposite side Such pilots may decorated colored pencils paint sharp fiber-point pens moisture resistance should given clear protective coating Caution Try coating scrap first cer tain wont cause coloring smear bleed have obtained good results February 1977 23 Vacuum-formed plastic pilots carved wood patterns over formed Carvings made author Typical carved balsa pilot hollowed out lightness Carved pilots can made size accommodate size type plane Man Planes Testors Dullcoat plastic model spray reluctant design own profile pilots consider tracing comic books What could logical model plane piloted Smilin Jack Steve Canyon case previously mentioned Snoopy other Peanuts characters gift shop will yield full-color greeting cards suitable sil houettes two other methods produc ing truly unique profile pilots first volves taking black white photo yourself friend sure photograph both right left side Photo prints desired size may prepared Using very sharp modeling knife cut out photo print head sides glue together edges will appear white should retouched soft pencil grey paint until blend inconspicu ously similar approach involves taking color transparencies someones head shoulders cut out may applied both sides center stiffener Arriving correct size may take few trials resulting pilot dis tinctive unusual Profile pilots may mounted cut ting slit cockpit platform accept figure affixed suitable strip balsa glued across inside cock pit Fabricated Pilots very special pilot consider creating own Like propeller carving can appear difficult actually Also like prop carving improvement possible prac tice First perfection sculp ture Michelangelo expected required reasonable simulation hu man being will job advantages including true individuality exact control size particularly impor tant odd-scale models exact control weight disadvantage course time patience required Philosophy At outset should de cide what degree realism desired might difficult justify great expendi ture time effort average mod el contrast serious competition air craft may deserve best pilot can possibly create As rule-of-the-thumb like treat dummy pilot about same way dummy engine allowing approximately same amount time Thus rubber-powered sport scale model might suitably equipped both relatively abstract engine pilot requiring perhaps hour two fabrication time ultimate production might justifiably think terms several days week effort majority average models would fall somewhere between two extremes Approach project relaxed frame mind Hasty work will give itself away time quiet spot work can very helpful good lighting 24 Model Aviation special interest radio controllers cockpit kits D & B Model Aircraft P-51 Mustang P-40 Warhawk will fit kits Top Flite Platt Royal some oth ersand some modifications scratchbuilt aircraft well firm also produces cockpit kits other popular subjects Right Close-up Mustang cockpit kit D & B reveals extraordinary realism Below Black paper silhouette pilot adds char acter sport model made David W Jones PIN G-PONG SOGGLES OR FOAM BALL HAIR PAINTED ON TURES r ~PAINTED ON NOSE PAPERWOOOEN EARS DOWEL USED FOR HANDLE DURING CONSTRUCTION ADDITIVE METHOD COMIC TYPE SHOWN two mBthods making dummy pilot additive method material added basic figure subSractive material removed Shown lfl steps below arrive final figure temporarily leaving pedestal means provided hold work especially useful painting stage BALSA WOOD OR STYROFOAM BLOCKI SKETCH FRONT VIEW must best results achieved suggest consider first attempt dry run second try bound improvement Tools Only minimum tools needed likely found aver age model builders collection Carving can performed sharp-pointed modeling knife lightweight type will provide greater control working tiny details After carving selection small needle files sanding sticks will found useful prefer contact-cement sandpaper small hardwood sticks dowels purpose Another less common item head band type magnifier Though essential such device certainly assists execu tion minute details especially feature painting 4-power type suitable fact excessive magnification can dis turbing since range sharp focus becomes much shallower increase power Perhaps important quality items needed efficient production pilots brushes Cheap brushes simply waste money offer noth ing except frustration Sable hair art brushes best answer although bit costly can last years proper care Although individual prefer ences bound vary feel number 00 number 5 brush round type will suit situations apt encountered Forget tiny brushes two hairs su perior painting fine details larger brush perfect point will bet ter job easily Knowledgeable stores particular artists buy supplies will furnish glass water order may test point brush before buying Simply dip bristles water hold brush up against good CARVE SAND AND FINISH 3 SAW TO SIDE OUTLINE 2 SAW TO OUTLINE SUBTRACTIVE METHOD light examine carefully does naturally form perfect point re ject favor does After its money References Just scale model build ing references particularly important really serious about producing best possible results may wish obtain some books sculpture li brary art supply store However us seeking another hobby may prefer less involved approach easy low-cost answer magazine cata log newspaper reference material found almost household Also commercially produced pilot head realistic doll can great aid visuali zation Finally dont overlook obvious. other members household available allyourself mirror Materials Pilots may produced common materials including wood styrofoam papier-mache plastic small model foam packing material resembling peanuts has adapted actual peanut shells Roy L Clough famous novelty models often em ployed ping-pong balls basis comical pilot heads does Englands Ray Malmstrom Technique Different modelers use differ ent approaches creating pilots no system necessarily superior may wish try several determine best suited own purposes Two basic concepts involved additive other subtractive addi tive system used constructing flying models subtractive scheme employed carving oldfashioned wooden solid models case material added assembled other removed some instances combination both methods involved start ping-pong ball additive system would logical way go order incorporate ears nose goggles contrast starting block balsa would cut away material until reached features subtractive procedure An expert wood-carver famous animal sculptures once asked did reply just stare log until see bear cut away thing doesnt resemble bear Additive Example illustration shows simple ping-pong styrofoam type head based upon ball caricature type pilot ears may made paper continued page 82 February 1977 25 1-1/2 So 1 Luftwaffe pilot both RC CL models series produced Aircom Ltd RC CL Stand-Off KINNER SPORTSTER 39 weRgspan 019 power op 3 channels nc great sport trainer 1930s$1295 FAIRCHILD 22 prios 48 Wingsoon________________ announced 09 to25 Power 3 Channel R/C #107 qj see local hobby dealer CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 using playing cards Theres new trick Most us use paper towels etc Sand after first coat 400 paper Before sanding let glue cure overnight about 24 hours Bob said 76 plane put coat Hobbypoxy glue wood plane aged October grain started coming out some places So recommends two coats Put another coat glue allow cure sand again 400 thin Hobbypoxy glue thing Some people have thinned glue result grain filled enough Bob says piece 400 paper can used sand entire plane glue sands very easily After two coats have applied cured sanded ready fillets Bob used Epoxolite No special treatment required just make good fillets Next item spray two coats Aerogloss clear spray gun Obviously means clear has thinned enough get through gun lay pretty thick coat should sufficient Bob stresses use Aero gloss because feels will make best bond Hobbypoxy glue base Now ready Aerogloss clear talc color mixed equal parts Use color other red Red too hard cover color used show what parts have covered much has sanded oH after start sanding process three part mixture has thinned enough sprayed may need up three coats plenty sanding between dont pick up too much weight Next line spray coat Aerogloss clear seal everything spray base coat Sig silver Another trick mix some white paint silver supposed kill grain usually associ ated silver Wet sand after silver has cured least 24 hours AMERICANScesaC3B C L S SIC S worlds finest models Send tree brochure ~*t04 AristocratrRAOODASTPOC UP TO THREE SC WOSPS OHS POWER FAR SIR 55ROSA DOSSTRO UP HO HORDE SORASPAS.ORS COWSSJSALE TRW CLASSIC AIR FAR ROAIA ODETROL op met PuSorARGOT P505 TIE %OLOES ERAII V TEP ELLONCO RVRSDR COO OS VIA DEWED #101SSOS tel 703 2739593 55 WIOGAPUN ADO POWER PAR FLYLINE MODELS 10640 ASHOY FL FAIRFAX VA 22030 Now ready final color coats Bob uses Sig white Genesis rest finish similar other cycle finishing Another trick used some super duper slick finish spe cialists wet sand 600 after about four coats final clear spray about three four coats clear comes final sanding rub bing out information about PAMPA comments contact 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Canard/Ba i r continued page 7 Canards tend exhibit some nasty stall spin characteristics Stalls spins will encountered normal con trol inputs Another small drawback propeller tail stall turn maneuver required novice pat tern bit difficult because rud der effectiveness near stall speed poor rudder propeller wash little practice however good stall turns have accomplished pusher configuration used must consider small selection pusher propellers available ball-bearing engine required withstand thrust toward crankcase engine Consideration can given engines will run back wards rotating front plate front intake engines through 900 engine run backwards tractor propeller can used factors constitute greatest drawbacks trying canard configura tion Only can determine canard kind thing unusual strange hot performing exciting very fascinating fly watch Man Planes/Hannan continued page 25 nose may carved wood Features such eyes may painted other 3-dimensional details such goggles added desired realistic subject ball used merely armature core support added papier-mache spackle mixture balsa dust glue putty may applied small artist pallet knife screwdriver build up features required relatively rough texture results can quite realistic perhaps smooth ness us associate skin fully dried surface can additionally worked sandpaper files de sired Don Typond actually did lifelike self-portrait method using commercially made pilot head arma ture Subtractive Example Select lightweight block balsa allowing vertical height required finished pilot order provide good handhold dur ing carving Draw front side view proposed figure block using fiber-point pen soft pencil Using coping jig saw cut roughly outline Next draw approximation re maining view block again saw outline Dont take off too much will back additive system again Using sharp modelers knife begin cut away corners using small straightline cuts gradually working down facial shapes Refer constantly il lustrations commercially-made exam ple Rotate block working vari ous sides rather trying finish side time satisfied contours switch files sandiuig sticks finishing touches As men tioned earlier super-smoothness may produce convincing results spinner cowling trying create human head can some instances have almost prune-like wrinkles Which can add character almost automatically think satisfied carving stop Ask someone else think ready painting Likely will suggest some improvements None us particularly enjoys criticism work constructive suggestions useful willing accept need art critic judge fresh viewpoint can immeasurable assistance youd rather listen anyone elses opinion simply put carving away day look carefully yourself betting will see areas can stand improvement Although chose balsa example foam can substituted easier carve may allow such pre cise feature detail unless applied additive method using spackle similar substance 82 Model Aviation ARTICLES WANTED Have design youd like have pub lished topic youd like write about tell editor about idea may worth money NEWEST Continuing tradition producing finest balsa kits Guillow offers two famous World War 2 twin-engine jobs have long top requested list B-25 Mitchell won fame 1942 raid Tokyo aircraft carrier USS Hornet V Mosquito fastest its type British Bomber Command Both kits contain full decal sets scale wheels plastic spinners cowls nacelles canopy clear precise planwork other top grade materials Everything included U/control installation Scale U/Control Rugged heavy duty construction stress U/C flying HOT flying two Cox 049 Black Widow engines al flights used Cox 049 Golden Bees th beginner style flying Cox 020 Pee Wees Hobby stores carry Guillow models check Yellow Pages nearest note area send direct factory edding $150 handling USA. $200 outside USA Send 15 cents folder listing Guillow model kite Vacuum-Formed Pilots Pilots found some kits produced process photos shows outstanding example large RC model size Luft waffe flier process can also applied scratch-builder create other sizes types pilots Mattel Vac-U-Form toy sim plest tool employ although no longer manufactured can fre quently found low cost garage sales swap meets Goodwill Industries Salvation Army stores unable locate Vac-U Form toy desire produce larger parts will accept may care build forming unit own made easily available ma terials utilize common household vacuum-cleaner stove Detailed direc tions building such unit fea tured Flying Models magazine April 1976 issue similar unit May Flying Models article devoted Heinkel He-lOO V8 Yet another unit described April 1976 edition Model Builder magazine pattern mold may use commercial pilot own crea tion latter case bear mind need draft taper since undercuts will prevent finished plastic part being removed Also pattern will need split halves either fore aft crosswise shown photographs After forming halves may ce mented together joints filed scraped smooth result excep tionally lightweight pilot may du plicated often desired Incidentally method one-shot pilots may formed undercut features process involves making pattern modeling clay thoroughly chilled freezer care will withstand single quick vacuum-forming clay may dug out reclaimed possible future use discarded Finishing Regardless production approach finish ofthe pilot can vital contributions effective ness Carefully done can save rather mediocre pilot badly done can totally ruin perfect sculp ture Again emphasize need calm state-of-mind good lighting reasonably quiet working conditions However authors earliest tempts painting pilot occurred fantail aircraft carrier during lantic storm anything possible given strong enough dedication Select type paint compatible material pilot Usually acryl ics enamels safe choice whereas dopes lacquers may attack surfaces especially plastic Also matte colors almost always realistic shiny paints reflect highlights often look sticky after dry Glossy pilots photographs dead give-away immediately branding sub ject model Ditto glassy-eyed stares case commercially molded pi lots possible traces mold release agents should removed luke warm mixture liquid detergent water rinsed dried before paint ing Gather reference material together study carefully before commencing application paint Color photos particular can informative should referred constantly Note colors facial skin features amateurs seem color face too pink lips too red Work gen eral effect rather trying pin down minute detail Nostrils example should represented black holes Better indicate unable treat subtle manner Note colors will change slightly during drying compensate required Pure right-out-of-the-bottle tube paints seldom good choice should mixed little time until pleasing re suIts obtained plain white ceramic dish suitable purpose Keep thin ner handy paints tend dry plate cleaning brushes beFebruary 1977 83 1141 Kit No 804 DeHavilland MkIV -Mosquito D25/s Wing Span 16540 CMS 14Approx Scale 7/16 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 84
Carved balsa caricature pilot Otaker Saffek Czechoslovakia vintage Rapid model fea tures silk scarf simple stark work can Stirling Mouse seems logical pilot mouse racer Styrofoam ball paper ears wood en nose tipped map pin Papers eyes gog gles Williams Bros plastic pilot Pilots man planes Nothing unrealistic scale model flying no controls So put pilot cockpit cabin Bill Hannan PERHAPS IN VIEW valiant gains being achieved womens libbers should say Pilots person planes rate pleasing see occupants appearing greater numbers models days Certainly nothing could less realistic scale model particuarly large canopy open cockpit flying no controls people claim lack artistic talent excuse omitting pilot models rather flimsy alibi days ready-made products readily available Others claim pilot simply way pre venting clear unobstructed viewing scale details inside cockpit ob vious answer comment easily removable pilots After nonenthusiasts can appreciate pilots Cockpits very basic model pilot head may mounted simple balsa cross-piece However some suggestion office can add greater realism direct attention pilot Stage sport semi-scale model plain recessed platform can serve pur pose Made paper balsa can mounted underside upper fuselage longerons though re cessed thickness longerons painted flat dark grey will provide visual effect depth such instal lation pilot head bust can attached directly platform youre home free minimum effort Stage 2 similar stage 1 car ried step further platform recessed point directly beneath models instrument panel Note certain designs panel may located high enough incorporated stage situation panel itself adds consider able realism small amount extra effortturn page Avro Avis Peanut Scale Ray Malmstrom England flown simple carved pilot rear cockpit See sketch pg 25 Carved balsa pilot vintage Rex monoplane mounted flat gray-painted platform Instru ments roll map dashboard does recessed platform heighten illusion cockpit depth hut also serves cover unsightly servos RC model bellcrank assembly control-line aircraft However low-mounted platform dummy pilots body may need extended approxi mately waist arms may need added hest effect Stage 3 ultimate development usually employed serious scale models features complete cockpit de tails down including rudder pedals floor hoards Without douht great deal extra time work required proper execution stage contest purposes time well spent compliments fellow builders spectators may provide additional honus People can easily appreciate terior detail perhaps because spend hours similar surround ings driving automobiles Incorporating complete cockpit flying model quite different proposi tion encountered static dis play type Aside weight considera tions certain built-in problems surmounted example might very difficult fully detailing interior rubber-powered model powerplant passes right through center attention Such obstacle beyond resolution may require some careful thought Similarly control-liner might need some clever planning order model control system infringes upon scale control system Actually some outstanding examples have featured scale control actuation linked models bellerank additional realism Ditto certain RC models Occasionally bit optical cheat ing may required such installing floorboards small distance above scale location Since observers view foreshortened anyhow slight fudging can perpetrated being obvious sides cockpit should also remembered Nothing detracts otherwise scale-like model ap pearance raw balsa wood seen through cockpit cabin windows Pior covering interior structure likely seen finished model should suit ably stained painted covered ap propriate subject aircraft Seats prototypical also must truly complete interior pilot Commercially manufactured interior components now market can simplify task furnishing cock pit interior present majority adOnly engine gives away fact model Demoiselle pilot es sential part because houses much AC system Model photo Vein Zundel Man Planes Note importance overall effect simple paper profile man C02-powered Antoinette Yes real airplane wheel controlled vertised products World War Two aircraft presumably range will gradually expand encompass popular aircraft other eras well Companies catering both ends modeling spectrum 1/32 scale static dis play models large RC types interests either areas means check time-saving prod ucts Having discussed interior lets proceed question occupants Purchased Pilots quickest easiest solution need can found neighborhood hobby emporium form manufactured products some brands finished ready stallation others require assembly and/or painting can advantage since allows latitude individual interpreta tion customizing can instance add mustache choose length color hair add flowing scarf what ever else may suit fancy Also little care pilots head can altered slightly different appearance small scale models consider slot car drivers manufactured different styles sizes Often hel meted be-goggled racing driver will pass perfectly aircraft pilot little no need modifications Some 22 Model Aviation paper pilot profile racer model sandwiched between two sheets clear ace tate form canopy Makes ask didnt think Express yourself l slot-car drivers also feature arms hands can reworked hold control wheel stick instead steering wheel Non Hobby Sources unable locate suitable occupant dreamship through hobby outlets try local toy stores Some so-called action dolls amazingly realistic military types may used almost purchased whereas civilian dolls may need some reworking redressing An exception might used lightplane transport models Since dolls have complete bodies feature moveable joints may prove ideal stage 3 installations large powerful RC control-line models weight may represent too much concern However aircraft wing power loadings critical may prudent put oc cupants youll pardon expression crash diet can mean replacing original body limbs carved balsa styrofoam substitutes Usually parts need duplicated exactly since clothing will cover areas anyhow Generally head neck hands arms will salvaged since diffi cult copy However may some times lightened judicious hollowing out comes creating clothing few modelers have either aptitude interest suggestion enlist aid mother wife girl friend apt have experience sewing machine pattern making will un doubtedly better job could Above carved balsa simulation Charles Nieuport glares out behind rigging pylon Monoplane looks alive Left Assorted types sizes heads busts fill needs Large bust Williams three tiny heads slot cars Note peanut painted resemble pilot yourself simplify work try furnish some good photographs draw ings uniform costume desired Most libraries have books such sub jects can yield excellent illustra tions modern clothing Sears cata log readily available source ideas Caricatures various reasons may decide install realistic pilot rather comical type Snoopy exam ple has become almost universal model occupant hes idol indeed luck since image widely available different varia tions ranging key-rings stuffed playthings Toy novelty stores places look Profile Pilots small flying models profile pilots have lot offer weigh next nothing super-quick produce dont add much drag Further can purchased readyprinted See supplier list end article Interestingly pre-war model plans included profile pilots some recent offerings reviving custom Usually profile figure cut opaque paper folded form twosided head use translucent pa per such drafting vellum will allow use single thickness since image can easily traced onto opposite side Such pilots may decorated colored pencils paint sharp fiber-point pens moisture resistance should given clear protective coating Caution Try coating scrap first cer tain wont cause coloring smear bleed have obtained good results February 1977 23 Vacuum-formed plastic pilots carved wood patterns over formed Carvings made author Typical carved balsa pilot hollowed out lightness Carved pilots can made size accommodate size type plane Man Planes Testors Dullcoat plastic model spray reluctant design own profile pilots consider tracing comic books What could logical model plane piloted Smilin Jack Steve Canyon case previously mentioned Snoopy other Peanuts characters gift shop will yield full-color greeting cards suitable sil houettes two other methods produc ing truly unique profile pilots first volves taking black white photo yourself friend sure photograph both right left side Photo prints desired size may prepared Using very sharp modeling knife cut out photo print head sides glue together edges will appear white should retouched soft pencil grey paint until blend inconspicu ously similar approach involves taking color transparencies someones head shoulders cut out may applied both sides center stiffener Arriving correct size may take few trials resulting pilot dis tinctive unusual Profile pilots may mounted cut ting slit cockpit platform accept figure affixed suitable strip balsa glued across inside cock pit Fabricated Pilots very special pilot consider creating own Like propeller carving can appear difficult actually Also like prop carving improvement possible prac tice First perfection sculp ture Michelangelo expected required reasonable simulation hu man being will job advantages including true individuality exact control size particularly impor tant odd-scale models exact control weight disadvantage course time patience required Philosophy At outset should de cide what degree realism desired might difficult justify great expendi ture time effort average mod el contrast serious competition air craft may deserve best pilot can possibly create As rule-of-the-thumb like treat dummy pilot about same way dummy engine allowing approximately same amount time Thus rubber-powered sport scale model might suitably equipped both relatively abstract engine pilot requiring perhaps hour two fabrication time ultimate production might justifiably think terms several days week effort majority average models would fall somewhere between two extremes Approach project relaxed frame mind Hasty work will give itself away time quiet spot work can very helpful good lighting 24 Model Aviation special interest radio controllers cockpit kits D & B Model Aircraft P-51 Mustang P-40 Warhawk will fit kits Top Flite Platt Royal some oth ersand some modifications scratchbuilt aircraft well firm also produces cockpit kits other popular subjects Right Close-up Mustang cockpit kit D & B reveals extraordinary realism Below Black paper silhouette pilot adds char acter sport model made David W Jones PIN G-PONG SOGGLES OR FOAM BALL HAIR PAINTED ON TURES r ~PAINTED ON NOSE PAPERWOOOEN EARS DOWEL USED FOR HANDLE DURING CONSTRUCTION ADDITIVE METHOD COMIC TYPE SHOWN two mBthods making dummy pilot additive method material added basic figure subSractive material removed Shown lfl steps below arrive final figure temporarily leaving pedestal means provided hold work especially useful painting stage BALSA WOOD OR STYROFOAM BLOCKI SKETCH FRONT VIEW must best results achieved suggest consider first attempt dry run second try bound improvement Tools Only minimum tools needed likely found aver age model builders collection Carving can performed sharp-pointed modeling knife lightweight type will provide greater control working tiny details After carving selection small needle files sanding sticks will found useful prefer contact-cement sandpaper small hardwood sticks dowels purpose Another less common item head band type magnifier Though essential such device certainly assists execu tion minute details especially feature painting 4-power type suitable fact excessive magnification can dis turbing since range sharp focus becomes much shallower increase power Perhaps important quality items needed efficient production pilots brushes Cheap brushes simply waste money offer noth ing except frustration Sable hair art brushes best answer although bit costly can last years proper care Although individual prefer ences bound vary feel number 00 number 5 brush round type will suit situations apt encountered Forget tiny brushes two hairs su perior painting fine details larger brush perfect point will bet ter job easily Knowledgeable stores particular artists buy supplies will furnish glass water order may test point brush before buying Simply dip bristles water hold brush up against good CARVE SAND AND FINISH 3 SAW TO SIDE OUTLINE 2 SAW TO OUTLINE SUBTRACTIVE METHOD light examine carefully does naturally form perfect point re ject favor does After its money References Just scale model build ing references particularly important really serious about producing best possible results may wish obtain some books sculpture li brary art supply store However us seeking another hobby may prefer less involved approach easy low-cost answer magazine cata log newspaper reference material found almost household Also commercially produced pilot head realistic doll can great aid visuali zation Finally dont overlook obvious. other members household available allyourself mirror Materials Pilots may produced common materials including wood styrofoam papier-mache plastic small model foam packing material resembling peanuts has adapted actual peanut shells Roy L Clough famous novelty models often em ployed ping-pong balls basis comical pilot heads does Englands Ray Malmstrom Technique Different modelers use differ ent approaches creating pilots no system necessarily superior may wish try several determine best suited own purposes Two basic concepts involved additive other subtractive addi tive system used constructing flying models subtractive scheme employed carving oldfashioned wooden solid models case material added assembled other removed some instances combination both methods involved start ping-pong ball additive system would logical way go order incorporate ears nose goggles contrast starting block balsa would cut away material until reached features subtractive procedure An expert wood-carver famous animal sculptures once asked did reply just stare log until see bear cut away thing doesnt resemble bear Additive Example illustration shows simple ping-pong styrofoam type head based upon ball caricature type pilot ears may made paper continued page 82 February 1977 25 1-1/2 So 1 Luftwaffe pilot both RC CL models series produced Aircom Ltd RC CL Stand-Off KINNER SPORTSTER 39 weRgspan 019 power op 3 channels nc great sport trainer 1930s$1295 FAIRCHILD 22 prios 48 Wingsoon________________ announced 09 to25 Power 3 Channel R/C #107 qj see local hobby dealer CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 using playing cards Theres new trick Most us use paper towels etc Sand after first coat 400 paper Before sanding let glue cure overnight about 24 hours Bob said 76 plane put coat Hobbypoxy glue wood plane aged October grain started coming out some places So recommends two coats Put another coat glue allow cure sand again 400 thin Hobbypoxy glue thing Some people have thinned glue result grain filled enough Bob says piece 400 paper can used sand entire plane glue sands very easily After two coats have applied cured sanded ready fillets Bob used Epoxolite No special treatment required just make good fillets Next item spray two coats Aerogloss clear spray gun Obviously means clear has thinned enough get through gun lay pretty thick coat should sufficient Bob stresses use Aero gloss because feels will make best bond Hobbypoxy glue base Now ready Aerogloss clear talc color mixed equal parts Use color other red Red too hard cover color used show what parts have covered much has sanded oH after start sanding process three part mixture has thinned enough sprayed may need up three coats plenty sanding between dont pick up too much weight Next line spray coat Aerogloss clear seal everything spray base coat Sig silver Another trick mix some white paint silver supposed kill grain usually associ ated silver Wet sand after silver has cured least 24 hours AMERICANScesaC3B C L S SIC S worlds finest models Send tree brochure ~*t04 AristocratrRAOODASTPOC UP TO THREE SC WOSPS OHS POWER FAR SIR 55ROSA DOSSTRO UP HO HORDE SORASPAS.ORS COWSSJSALE TRW CLASSIC AIR FAR ROAIA ODETROL op met PuSorARGOT P505 TIE %OLOES ERAII V TEP ELLONCO RVRSDR COO OS VIA DEWED #101SSOS tel 703 2739593 55 WIOGAPUN ADO POWER PAR FLYLINE MODELS 10640 ASHOY FL FAIRFAX VA 22030 Now ready final color coats Bob uses Sig white Genesis rest finish similar other cycle finishing Another trick used some super duper slick finish spe cialists wet sand 600 after about four coats final clear spray about three four coats clear comes final sanding rub bing out information about PAMPA comments contact 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Canard/Ba i r continued page 7 Canards tend exhibit some nasty stall spin characteristics Stalls spins will encountered normal con trol inputs Another small drawback propeller tail stall turn maneuver required novice pat tern bit difficult because rud der effectiveness near stall speed poor rudder propeller wash little practice however good stall turns have accomplished pusher configuration used must consider small selection pusher propellers available ball-bearing engine required withstand thrust toward crankcase engine Consideration can given engines will run back wards rotating front plate front intake engines through 900 engine run backwards tractor propeller can used factors constitute greatest drawbacks trying canard configura tion Only can determine canard kind thing unusual strange hot performing exciting very fascinating fly watch Man Planes/Hannan continued page 25 nose may carved wood Features such eyes may painted other 3-dimensional details such goggles added desired realistic subject ball used merely armature core support added papier-mache spackle mixture balsa dust glue putty may applied small artist pallet knife screwdriver build up features required relatively rough texture results can quite realistic perhaps smooth ness us associate skin fully dried surface can additionally worked sandpaper files de sired Don Typond actually did lifelike self-portrait method using commercially made pilot head arma ture Subtractive Example Select lightweight block balsa allowing vertical height required finished pilot order provide good handhold dur ing carving Draw front side view proposed figure block using fiber-point pen soft pencil Using coping jig saw cut roughly outline Next draw approximation re maining view block again saw outline Dont take off too much will back additive system again Using sharp modelers knife begin cut away corners using small straightline cuts gradually working down facial shapes Refer constantly il lustrations commercially-made exam ple Rotate block working vari ous sides rather trying finish side time satisfied contours switch files sandiuig sticks finishing touches As men tioned earlier super-smoothness may produce convincing results spinner cowling trying create human head can some instances have almost prune-like wrinkles Which can add character almost automatically think satisfied carving stop Ask someone else think ready painting Likely will suggest some improvements None us particularly enjoys criticism work constructive suggestions useful willing accept need art critic judge fresh viewpoint can immeasurable assistance youd rather listen anyone elses opinion simply put carving away day look carefully yourself betting will see areas can stand improvement Although chose balsa example foam can substituted easier carve may allow such pre cise feature detail unless applied additive method using spackle similar substance 82 Model Aviation ARTICLES WANTED Have design youd like have pub lished topic youd like write about tell editor about idea may worth money NEWEST Continuing tradition producing finest balsa kits Guillow offers two famous World War 2 twin-engine jobs have long top requested list B-25 Mitchell won fame 1942 raid Tokyo aircraft carrier USS Hornet V Mosquito fastest its type British Bomber Command Both kits contain full decal sets scale wheels plastic spinners cowls nacelles canopy clear precise planwork other top grade materials Everything included U/control installation Scale U/Control Rugged heavy duty construction stress U/C flying HOT flying two Cox 049 Black Widow engines al flights used Cox 049 Golden Bees th beginner style flying Cox 020 Pee Wees Hobby stores carry Guillow models check Yellow Pages nearest note area send direct factory edding $150 handling USA. $200 outside USA Send 15 cents folder listing Guillow model kite Vacuum-Formed Pilots Pilots found some kits produced process photos shows outstanding example large RC model size Luft waffe flier process can also applied scratch-builder create other sizes types pilots Mattel Vac-U-Form toy sim plest tool employ although no longer manufactured can fre quently found low cost garage sales swap meets Goodwill Industries Salvation Army stores unable locate Vac-U Form toy desire produce larger parts will accept may care build forming unit own made easily available ma terials utilize common household vacuum-cleaner stove Detailed direc tions building such unit fea tured Flying Models magazine April 1976 issue similar unit May Flying Models article devoted Heinkel He-lOO V8 Yet another unit described April 1976 edition Model Builder magazine pattern mold may use commercial pilot own crea tion latter case bear mind need draft taper since undercuts will prevent finished plastic part being removed Also pattern will need split halves either fore aft crosswise shown photographs After forming halves may ce mented together joints filed scraped smooth result excep tionally lightweight pilot may du plicated often desired Incidentally method one-shot pilots may formed undercut features process involves making pattern modeling clay thoroughly chilled freezer care will withstand single quick vacuum-forming clay may dug out reclaimed possible future use discarded Finishing Regardless production approach finish ofthe pilot can vital contributions effective ness Carefully done can save rather mediocre pilot badly done can totally ruin perfect sculp ture Again emphasize need calm state-of-mind good lighting reasonably quiet working conditions However authors earliest tempts painting pilot occurred fantail aircraft carrier during lantic storm anything possible given strong enough dedication Select type paint compatible material pilot Usually acryl ics enamels safe choice whereas dopes lacquers may attack surfaces especially plastic Also matte colors almost always realistic shiny paints reflect highlights often look sticky after dry Glossy pilots photographs dead give-away immediately branding sub ject model Ditto glassy-eyed stares case commercially molded pi lots possible traces mold release agents should removed luke warm mixture liquid detergent water rinsed dried before paint ing Gather reference material together study carefully before commencing application paint Color photos particular can informative should referred constantly Note colors facial skin features amateurs seem color face too pink lips too red Work gen eral effect rather trying pin down minute detail Nostrils example should represented black holes Better indicate unable treat subtle manner Note colors will change slightly during drying compensate required Pure right-out-of-the-bottle tube paints seldom good choice should mixed little time until pleasing re suIts obtained plain white ceramic dish suitable purpose Keep thin ner handy paints tend dry plate cleaning brushes beFebruary 1977 83 1141 Kit No 804 DeHavilland MkIV -Mosquito D25/s Wing Span 16540 CMS 14Approx Scale 7/16 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 84
Carved balsa caricature pilot Otaker Saffek Czechoslovakia vintage Rapid model fea tures silk scarf simple stark work can Stirling Mouse seems logical pilot mouse racer Styrofoam ball paper ears wood en nose tipped map pin Papers eyes gog gles Williams Bros plastic pilot Pilots man planes Nothing unrealistic scale model flying no controls So put pilot cockpit cabin Bill Hannan PERHAPS IN VIEW valiant gains being achieved womens libbers should say Pilots person planes rate pleasing see occupants appearing greater numbers models days Certainly nothing could less realistic scale model particuarly large canopy open cockpit flying no controls people claim lack artistic talent excuse omitting pilot models rather flimsy alibi days ready-made products readily available Others claim pilot simply way pre venting clear unobstructed viewing scale details inside cockpit ob vious answer comment easily removable pilots After nonenthusiasts can appreciate pilots Cockpits very basic model pilot head may mounted simple balsa cross-piece However some suggestion office can add greater realism direct attention pilot Stage sport semi-scale model plain recessed platform can serve pur pose Made paper balsa can mounted underside upper fuselage longerons though re cessed thickness longerons painted flat dark grey will provide visual effect depth such instal lation pilot head bust can attached directly platform youre home free minimum effort Stage 2 similar stage 1 car ried step further platform recessed point directly beneath models instrument panel Note certain designs panel may located high enough incorporated stage situation panel itself adds consider able realism small amount extra effortturn page Avro Avis Peanut Scale Ray Malmstrom England flown simple carved pilot rear cockpit See sketch pg 25 Carved balsa pilot vintage Rex monoplane mounted flat gray-painted platform Instru ments roll map dashboard does recessed platform heighten illusion cockpit depth hut also serves cover unsightly servos RC model bellcrank assembly control-line aircraft However low-mounted platform dummy pilots body may need extended approxi mately waist arms may need added hest effect Stage 3 ultimate development usually employed serious scale models features complete cockpit de tails down including rudder pedals floor hoards Without douht great deal extra time work required proper execution stage contest purposes time well spent compliments fellow builders spectators may provide additional honus People can easily appreciate terior detail perhaps because spend hours similar surround ings driving automobiles Incorporating complete cockpit flying model quite different proposi tion encountered static dis play type Aside weight considera tions certain built-in problems surmounted example might very difficult fully detailing interior rubber-powered model powerplant passes right through center attention Such obstacle beyond resolution may require some careful thought Similarly control-liner might need some clever planning order model control system infringes upon scale control system Actually some outstanding examples have featured scale control actuation linked models bellerank additional realism Ditto certain RC models Occasionally bit optical cheat ing may required such installing floorboards small distance above scale location Since observers view foreshortened anyhow slight fudging can perpetrated being obvious sides cockpit should also remembered Nothing detracts otherwise scale-like model ap pearance raw balsa wood seen through cockpit cabin windows Pior covering interior structure likely seen finished model should suit ably stained painted covered ap propriate subject aircraft Seats prototypical also must truly complete interior pilot Commercially manufactured interior components now market can simplify task furnishing cock pit interior present majority adOnly engine gives away fact model Demoiselle pilot es sential part because houses much AC system Model photo Vein Zundel Man Planes Note importance overall effect simple paper profile man C02-powered Antoinette Yes real airplane wheel controlled vertised products World War Two aircraft presumably range will gradually expand encompass popular aircraft other eras well Companies catering both ends modeling spectrum 1/32 scale static dis play models large RC types interests either areas means check time-saving prod ucts Having discussed interior lets proceed question occupants Purchased Pilots quickest easiest solution need can found neighborhood hobby emporium form manufactured products some brands finished ready stallation others require assembly and/or painting can advantage since allows latitude individual interpreta tion customizing can instance add mustache choose length color hair add flowing scarf what ever else may suit fancy Also little care pilots head can altered slightly different appearance small scale models consider slot car drivers manufactured different styles sizes Often hel meted be-goggled racing driver will pass perfectly aircraft pilot little no need modifications Some 22 Model Aviation paper pilot profile racer model sandwiched between two sheets clear ace tate form canopy Makes ask didnt think Express yourself l slot-car drivers also feature arms hands can reworked hold control wheel stick instead steering wheel Non Hobby Sources unable locate suitable occupant dreamship through hobby outlets try local toy stores Some so-called action dolls amazingly realistic military types may used almost purchased whereas civilian dolls may need some reworking redressing An exception might used lightplane transport models Since dolls have complete bodies feature moveable joints may prove ideal stage 3 installations large powerful RC control-line models weight may represent too much concern However aircraft wing power loadings critical may prudent put oc cupants youll pardon expression crash diet can mean replacing original body limbs carved balsa styrofoam substitutes Usually parts need duplicated exactly since clothing will cover areas anyhow Generally head neck hands arms will salvaged since diffi cult copy However may some times lightened judicious hollowing out comes creating clothing few modelers have either aptitude interest suggestion enlist aid mother wife girl friend apt have experience sewing machine pattern making will un doubtedly better job could Above carved balsa simulation Charles Nieuport glares out behind rigging pylon Monoplane looks alive Left Assorted types sizes heads busts fill needs Large bust Williams three tiny heads slot cars Note peanut painted resemble pilot yourself simplify work try furnish some good photographs draw ings uniform costume desired Most libraries have books such sub jects can yield excellent illustra tions modern clothing Sears cata log readily available source ideas Caricatures various reasons may decide install realistic pilot rather comical type Snoopy exam ple has become almost universal model occupant hes idol indeed luck since image widely available different varia tions ranging key-rings stuffed playthings Toy novelty stores places look Profile Pilots small flying models profile pilots have lot offer weigh next nothing super-quick produce dont add much drag Further can purchased readyprinted See supplier list end article Interestingly pre-war model plans included profile pilots some recent offerings reviving custom Usually profile figure cut opaque paper folded form twosided head use translucent pa per such drafting vellum will allow use single thickness since image can easily traced onto opposite side Such pilots may decorated colored pencils paint sharp fiber-point pens moisture resistance should given clear protective coating Caution Try coating scrap first cer tain wont cause coloring smear bleed have obtained good results February 1977 23 Vacuum-formed plastic pilots carved wood patterns over formed Carvings made author Typical carved balsa pilot hollowed out lightness Carved pilots can made size accommodate size type plane Man Planes Testors Dullcoat plastic model spray reluctant design own profile pilots consider tracing comic books What could logical model plane piloted Smilin Jack Steve Canyon case previously mentioned Snoopy other Peanuts characters gift shop will yield full-color greeting cards suitable sil houettes two other methods produc ing truly unique profile pilots first volves taking black white photo yourself friend sure photograph both right left side Photo prints desired size may prepared Using very sharp modeling knife cut out photo print head sides glue together edges will appear white should retouched soft pencil grey paint until blend inconspicu ously similar approach involves taking color transparencies someones head shoulders cut out may applied both sides center stiffener Arriving correct size may take few trials resulting pilot dis tinctive unusual Profile pilots may mounted cut ting slit cockpit platform accept figure affixed suitable strip balsa glued across inside cock pit Fabricated Pilots very special pilot consider creating own Like propeller carving can appear difficult actually Also like prop carving improvement possible prac tice First perfection sculp ture Michelangelo expected required reasonable simulation hu man being will job advantages including true individuality exact control size particularly impor tant odd-scale models exact control weight disadvantage course time patience required Philosophy At outset should de cide what degree realism desired might difficult justify great expendi ture time effort average mod el contrast serious competition air craft may deserve best pilot can possibly create As rule-of-the-thumb like treat dummy pilot about same way dummy engine allowing approximately same amount time Thus rubber-powered sport scale model might suitably equipped both relatively abstract engine pilot requiring perhaps hour two fabrication time ultimate production might justifiably think terms several days week effort majority average models would fall somewhere between two extremes Approach project relaxed frame mind Hasty work will give itself away time quiet spot work can very helpful good lighting 24 Model Aviation special interest radio controllers cockpit kits D & B Model Aircraft P-51 Mustang P-40 Warhawk will fit kits Top Flite Platt Royal some oth ersand some modifications scratchbuilt aircraft well firm also produces cockpit kits other popular subjects Right Close-up Mustang cockpit kit D & B reveals extraordinary realism Below Black paper silhouette pilot adds char acter sport model made David W Jones PIN G-PONG SOGGLES OR FOAM BALL HAIR PAINTED ON TURES r ~PAINTED ON NOSE PAPERWOOOEN EARS DOWEL USED FOR HANDLE DURING CONSTRUCTION ADDITIVE METHOD COMIC TYPE SHOWN two mBthods making dummy pilot additive method material added basic figure subSractive material removed Shown lfl steps below arrive final figure temporarily leaving pedestal means provided hold work especially useful painting stage BALSA WOOD OR STYROFOAM BLOCKI SKETCH FRONT VIEW must best results achieved suggest consider first attempt dry run second try bound improvement Tools Only minimum tools needed likely found aver age model builders collection Carving can performed sharp-pointed modeling knife lightweight type will provide greater control working tiny details After carving selection small needle files sanding sticks will found useful prefer contact-cement sandpaper small hardwood sticks dowels purpose Another less common item head band type magnifier Though essential such device certainly assists execu tion minute details especially feature painting 4-power type suitable fact excessive magnification can dis turbing since range sharp focus becomes much shallower increase power Perhaps important quality items needed efficient production pilots brushes Cheap brushes simply waste money offer noth ing except frustration Sable hair art brushes best answer although bit costly can last years proper care Although individual prefer ences bound vary feel number 00 number 5 brush round type will suit situations apt encountered Forget tiny brushes two hairs su perior painting fine details larger brush perfect point will bet ter job easily Knowledgeable stores particular artists buy supplies will furnish glass water order may test point brush before buying Simply dip bristles water hold brush up against good CARVE SAND AND FINISH 3 SAW TO SIDE OUTLINE 2 SAW TO OUTLINE SUBTRACTIVE METHOD light examine carefully does naturally form perfect point re ject favor does After its money References Just scale model build ing references particularly important really serious about producing best possible results may wish obtain some books sculpture li brary art supply store However us seeking another hobby may prefer less involved approach easy low-cost answer magazine cata log newspaper reference material found almost household Also commercially produced pilot head realistic doll can great aid visuali zation Finally dont overlook obvious. other members household available allyourself mirror Materials Pilots may produced common materials including wood styrofoam papier-mache plastic small model foam packing material resembling peanuts has adapted actual peanut shells Roy L Clough famous novelty models often em ployed ping-pong balls basis comical pilot heads does Englands Ray Malmstrom Technique Different modelers use differ ent approaches creating pilots no system necessarily superior may wish try several determine best suited own purposes Two basic concepts involved additive other subtractive addi tive system used constructing flying models subtractive scheme employed carving oldfashioned wooden solid models case material added assembled other removed some instances combination both methods involved start ping-pong ball additive system would logical way go order incorporate ears nose goggles contrast starting block balsa would cut away material until reached features subtractive procedure An expert wood-carver famous animal sculptures once asked did reply just stare log until see bear cut away thing doesnt resemble bear Additive Example illustration shows simple ping-pong styrofoam type head based upon ball caricature type pilot ears may made paper continued page 82 February 1977 25 1-1/2 So 1 Luftwaffe pilot both RC CL models series produced Aircom Ltd RC CL Stand-Off KINNER SPORTSTER 39 weRgspan 019 power op 3 channels nc great sport trainer 1930s$1295 FAIRCHILD 22 prios 48 Wingsoon________________ announced 09 to25 Power 3 Channel R/C #107 qj see local hobby dealer CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 using playing cards Theres new trick Most us use paper towels etc Sand after first coat 400 paper Before sanding let glue cure overnight about 24 hours Bob said 76 plane put coat Hobbypoxy glue wood plane aged October grain started coming out some places So recommends two coats Put another coat glue allow cure sand again 400 thin Hobbypoxy glue thing Some people have thinned glue result grain filled enough Bob says piece 400 paper can used sand entire plane glue sands very easily After two coats have applied cured sanded ready fillets Bob used Epoxolite No special treatment required just make good fillets Next item spray two coats Aerogloss clear spray gun Obviously means clear has thinned enough get through gun lay pretty thick coat should sufficient Bob stresses use Aero gloss because feels will make best bond Hobbypoxy glue base Now ready Aerogloss clear talc color mixed equal parts Use color other red Red too hard cover color used show what parts have covered much has sanded oH after start sanding process three part mixture has thinned enough sprayed may need up three coats plenty sanding between dont pick up too much weight Next line spray coat Aerogloss clear seal everything spray base coat Sig silver Another trick mix some white paint silver supposed kill grain usually associ ated silver Wet sand after silver has cured least 24 hours AMERICANScesaC3B C L S SIC S worlds finest models Send tree brochure ~*t04 AristocratrRAOODASTPOC UP TO THREE SC WOSPS OHS POWER FAR SIR 55ROSA DOSSTRO UP HO HORDE SORASPAS.ORS COWSSJSALE TRW CLASSIC AIR FAR ROAIA ODETROL op met PuSorARGOT P505 TIE %OLOES ERAII V TEP ELLONCO RVRSDR COO OS VIA DEWED #101SSOS tel 703 2739593 55 WIOGAPUN ADO POWER PAR FLYLINE MODELS 10640 ASHOY FL FAIRFAX VA 22030 Now ready final color coats Bob uses Sig white Genesis rest finish similar other cycle finishing Another trick used some super duper slick finish spe cialists wet sand 600 after about four coats final clear spray about three four coats clear comes final sanding rub bing out information about PAMPA comments contact 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Canard/Ba i r continued page 7 Canards tend exhibit some nasty stall spin characteristics Stalls spins will encountered normal con trol inputs Another small drawback propeller tail stall turn maneuver required novice pat tern bit difficult because rud der effectiveness near stall speed poor rudder propeller wash little practice however good stall turns have accomplished pusher configuration used must consider small selection pusher propellers available ball-bearing engine required withstand thrust toward crankcase engine Consideration can given engines will run back wards rotating front plate front intake engines through 900 engine run backwards tractor propeller can used factors constitute greatest drawbacks trying canard configura tion Only can determine canard kind thing unusual strange hot performing exciting very fascinating fly watch Man Planes/Hannan continued page 25 nose may carved wood Features such eyes may painted other 3-dimensional details such goggles added desired realistic subject ball used merely armature core support added papier-mache spackle mixture balsa dust glue putty may applied small artist pallet knife screwdriver build up features required relatively rough texture results can quite realistic perhaps smooth ness us associate skin fully dried surface can additionally worked sandpaper files de sired Don Typond actually did lifelike self-portrait method using commercially made pilot head arma ture Subtractive Example Select lightweight block balsa allowing vertical height required finished pilot order provide good handhold dur ing carving Draw front side view proposed figure block using fiber-point pen soft pencil Using coping jig saw cut roughly outline Next draw approximation re maining view block again saw outline Dont take off too much will back additive system again Using sharp modelers knife begin cut away corners using small straightline cuts gradually working down facial shapes Refer constantly il lustrations commercially-made exam ple Rotate block working vari ous sides rather trying finish side time satisfied contours switch files sandiuig sticks finishing touches As men tioned earlier super-smoothness may produce convincing results spinner cowling trying create human head can some instances have almost prune-like wrinkles Which can add character almost automatically think satisfied carving stop Ask someone else think ready painting Likely will suggest some improvements None us particularly enjoys criticism work constructive suggestions useful willing accept need art critic judge fresh viewpoint can immeasurable assistance youd rather listen anyone elses opinion simply put carving away day look carefully yourself betting will see areas can stand improvement Although chose balsa example foam can substituted easier carve may allow such pre cise feature detail unless applied additive method using spackle similar substance 82 Model Aviation ARTICLES WANTED Have design youd like have pub lished topic youd like write about tell editor about idea may worth money NEWEST Continuing tradition producing finest balsa kits Guillow offers two famous World War 2 twin-engine jobs have long top requested list B-25 Mitchell won fame 1942 raid Tokyo aircraft carrier USS Hornet V Mosquito fastest its type British Bomber Command Both kits contain full decal sets scale wheels plastic spinners cowls nacelles canopy clear precise planwork other top grade materials Everything included U/control installation Scale U/Control Rugged heavy duty construction stress U/C flying HOT flying two Cox 049 Black Widow engines al flights used Cox 049 Golden Bees th beginner style flying Cox 020 Pee Wees Hobby stores carry Guillow models check Yellow Pages nearest note area send direct factory edding $150 handling USA. $200 outside USA Send 15 cents folder listing Guillow model kite Vacuum-Formed Pilots Pilots found some kits produced process photos shows outstanding example large RC model size Luft waffe flier process can also applied scratch-builder create other sizes types pilots Mattel Vac-U-Form toy sim plest tool employ although no longer manufactured can fre quently found low cost garage sales swap meets Goodwill Industries Salvation Army stores unable locate Vac-U Form toy desire produce larger parts will accept may care build forming unit own made easily available ma terials utilize common household vacuum-cleaner stove Detailed direc tions building such unit fea tured Flying Models magazine April 1976 issue similar unit May Flying Models article devoted Heinkel He-lOO V8 Yet another unit described April 1976 edition Model Builder magazine pattern mold may use commercial pilot own crea tion latter case bear mind need draft taper since undercuts will prevent finished plastic part being removed Also pattern will need split halves either fore aft crosswise shown photographs After forming halves may ce mented together joints filed scraped smooth result excep tionally lightweight pilot may du plicated often desired Incidentally method one-shot pilots may formed undercut features process involves making pattern modeling clay thoroughly chilled freezer care will withstand single quick vacuum-forming clay may dug out reclaimed possible future use discarded Finishing Regardless production approach finish ofthe pilot can vital contributions effective ness Carefully done can save rather mediocre pilot badly done can totally ruin perfect sculp ture Again emphasize need calm state-of-mind good lighting reasonably quiet working conditions However authors earliest tempts painting pilot occurred fantail aircraft carrier during lantic storm anything possible given strong enough dedication Select type paint compatible material pilot Usually acryl ics enamels safe choice whereas dopes lacquers may attack surfaces especially plastic Also matte colors almost always realistic shiny paints reflect highlights often look sticky after dry Glossy pilots photographs dead give-away immediately branding sub ject model Ditto glassy-eyed stares case commercially molded pi lots possible traces mold release agents should removed luke warm mixture liquid detergent water rinsed dried before paint ing Gather reference material together study carefully before commencing application paint Color photos particular can informative should referred constantly Note colors facial skin features amateurs seem color face too pink lips too red Work gen eral effect rather trying pin down minute detail Nostrils example should represented black holes Better indicate unable treat subtle manner Note colors will change slightly during drying compensate required Pure right-out-of-the-bottle tube paints seldom good choice should mixed little time until pleasing re suIts obtained plain white ceramic dish suitable purpose Keep thin ner handy paints tend dry plate cleaning brushes beFebruary 1977 83 1141 Kit No 804 DeHavilland MkIV -Mosquito D25/s Wing Span 16540 CMS 14Approx Scale 7/16 6W Custom Blended Bill Hager HARRYS HOBBIES 5214 N Dixie Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 5% nitro $650 gallon 10% nitro $725 gallon 15% nitro $800 gallon 54 gallon drum 15% $21954 WE SHIP FREE WITH 100 GALLON ORDER OM Fuel Dayton Nationals sportsman military styles several different scales 25 complete catalog Paul Plecan Box 15556 Garden Grove CA 92642 hundreds paper profile pilots Pea nut scale other small flying models $100 postpaid D & B Model Aircraft 6823 D Colonial Dr Mentor OH 44060 cockpit interior kits RC scale models Western Model Products 1358 Stephen Way San Jose CA 95129 interior components 1/32 scale display models Tatone Products 1209 Geneva Ave San Fran cisco CA 94112 instruments kits model aircraft JP Products P 0 Box 58 Harrisburg IL 62946 detailed photographic reductions struments Man Planes continued tween changes colors Subtle shadows such under chin may accented slightly deeper coloration natural highlights such along bridge nose may augmented slight light ening color thin wash al transparent color can used blend adjacent areas together Again photographs mirror will offer clues satisfied overall skin tones consider detail features such lips eyes Note natural features have nearly harsh color contrast might seen arti ficial coloration such lipstick steady hand help give yourself break bracing against something Some have found helpful hold breath applying paint critical locations such eyes Again stress avoid pure colors especially black except case caricatures may de liberately seeking comic effects ut realism features should slightly understated. suggested rather burned pen-and-ink sharp ness modelers may wish pursue painting techniques greater depth advise consulting books devoted art military miniatures possible ex amining some items firsthand Actually seeing close range will convince possibilities much smaller average model aircraft pilots Accessories Although face appears obvious such items gog gles helmets can add tremendously total effectiveness finished pilot Some builders prefer carve inte grally pilot head others would rather add separately Either method acceptable however sepa rate parts approach does render painting easier Goggles may cut thin plastic cardboard aluminum sheet Alterna tively may bent wire Lenses may cut clear acetate ce mented frames simpler system involves dipping frames Forma film type liquid plastic used making artificial craft flowers rather like thick microfilm Straps may fashioned thin strips vinyl masking tape Mounting 3-dimensional pilots some sort secure mechanical attach ment recommended since adhesives alone may fail under hard landing shocks can pretty discouraging having pi lot head rolling around loose inside nicely sealed bubble canopy Sometimes hardwood dowel couple screws will serve secure pilot head bust cockpit platform case full pilot scale seat belts shoulder harness may just well functional will also take care need easy removal scale judging purposes Action Pilots Altogether too model pilots stare straight ahead hypnotized real life good pilots lot rubber necking safety both ground air Thus dummy pilots head can pointed slightly side candid appearance will result may involve slight surgery commer cially produced pilots home made variety can simply designed way case control-line RC mod els another opportunity exists linkage control horn rudder servo pilots head can made move side side control appli cation readily discernible air such action may easily appreciated model ground taxiing So have fellows lets put little life flying models List Suppliers World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave. Cincinnati OH 45236 painted pilot heads/shoulders combat military styles two sizes plus cock pit instruments bases several sizes Aircom Ltd Box 302 Bloomfield Hills ML 48013 complete kits I/2-in scale Luftwaffe pilots others released future Williams Brothers 181 Pawnee St San Mar cos CA 92069 pilot heads standard racing First Nats/Pond continued page 51 initial publicity Later another design Greek God Icarus strapping wings chosen use won artist $500 sculptors prize model contestants $300 prizes compete results 1923 Nationals follows 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Edward Lange Chicago IMAC Robert Jaros Chicago IMAC Bertram Pond Chicago IMAC Joseph Lucas Chicago 1MAC William Schwietzer Chicago IMAC Harry D Wells Chicago IMAC Carl Rosmanith Chicago IMAC Walter Brock Chicago IMAC Paul Shuffler-Smith Chicago IMAC Allyn Smith St Louis Lawrence Gerst St Louis Paul Oldendorph St Louis 4 mm 22 3/5 sec 3 mm 59 1/5 sec 2mm S2sec 2 mm 142/5 sec lminS3sec 1 mm 46 1/5 sec lmin40sec 1 mm 36 sec 1 mm 31 3/5 sec 37 1/5 sec 20 4/5 sec 174/5 sec addition Edward Lange won custody Mulvihill Trophy year beautiful award cast Kunst Foundry New York Detroit group see picture spent much time copying data Chicago IMAC models Augustin Jones John H CaIdwell Jerry Wied knecht Christy Magrath Jr William Sowles St Louis LaRoy Stolz Belleville also entered broke machines trial flights Thats over 50 years ago. Note Author would appreciate learn ing anything about Paul Shuffler-Smith Jack Laughner four un identified people Detroit group pic ture Write AMA Washington DC Bert Pond 128 Warren Terr Longmeadow MA 01 106 84 Model Aviation