NO OCR TEXT 0 popularity Electric flight has increasing modelers discover its advantages cleanliness absence engine vibration freedom starting problems absence noise annoy neighbors jeopardize flying-site use Pussycat result effort improve situation regards trainers easy-flying sport models stable lightly loaded Electric sailplanes Old-Timers available good job beginner entirely own will fly hands off extended periods hard manage windy weather Several kits advertised Electric trainers will work married inexpensive six- seven-cell motors Consequently too small dont have enough power good performance wind say real world model beginner has help instructor has successfully soloed glider wants real takeoffs landings Its also Electric flier wants easy-flying design can flown safely having wait calm evening fun look well fly Pussycat can soloed bare minimum help wing area 485 square inches weight 31/2 pounds Pussycat designed fly smoothly rough air will balloon climb abruptly gust comes along coming out tight turu will allow relax does flying Pre-Construction Notes materials called out plan urge select balsa carefully prefer use Sig contest grade 4-6 pound balsa exclusively model like quality control weight get well worth slight extra cost Heavy wood can add much half pound design Likewise adhesives alike use Satellite City Hot 485 square inches 31/2 pounds Pussycat flies smoothly rough air Stuff UFO thin thick everything build Wing Your first step decide whether build standard low-dihedral high-dihedral wing have little flying experience just want good all-around sport model build 100 wing absolute beginner will flying airplane help build 130 wing use no /4 inch rudder throw way Cut W-l W-2 ribs noting W-ls must cut apart spar location allow plywood spar joiner inserted suggest make patterns thin plywood aluminum cut ribs directly around rather tracing cuttingthis accurate Stack ribs together using scrap spar stock alignment block-sand perfect match Cut spar joiners dihedral angle have chosen Build panel time Pin I8 square balsa spacer over plan marked pin piece 1/16 sheet rear lower /16 spar extending forward past leading edge cover piece waxed paper serves spacer during construction actual lower sheeting wont glued place until later Pin lower 3/~ square spar place fit two W-2 ribs position fit piece re top spar notches check spar assembly lies perpendicular board Continued page 19 16 Model Aviation leted Pussycat ready go dry late-summer grass flying field PussycatlBenjamin Continued page 16 Pin scrap 1/16 sheet between rear W-ls spacer glue ribs place lower spar sure angle inner W- 1 allow dihedral using template plan will very little gluing area W-is Add top spar followed top 1/16 sheet trailing edge Cut install 1/16 balsa spar webs sure made grain vertical glued rear face spars Glue /4 X /2 balsa leading edge place noting does contact W- Fit glue top LE sheet bevel front edge meets LE Add center section sheet between W back TE Unpin wing panel turn over pin back place top sheet spar securely against board Shim rear portion wing trailing edge supported parallel board Fit glue filler firm balsa between W- TE stiffen structure wing bolt will pass through add lower TE LE sheet center section sheet Remove panel board sand wing root surface W- 1 smooth square install plywood LE spar joiners Thin Hot Stuff UFO works well once satisfied alignment alternative can use slow setting epoxy watch weight aliphatic-resin glue Build second panel did first can build F panels separately join later prop up first panel correct dihedral angle build second panel onto Sand outer W-2s fiat rough-shape tip blocks balsa glue place point can final shaping wing Use block plane coarse paper sanding block carve tips leading edge shape finish progressively finer sandpaper Tail Surfaces plans largely self-explanatory Note /16 dowel elevator joiner assembled place elevators built R- 1 extended below lower edge vertical tail fir between top fuselage longerons strength ease alignment will have tapered rear time assembly after fuselage has built Fuselage Cut side frame parts formers side frames demand little extra care must make left right Begin right laying FS-1 place plan cutting gluing /16 square longerons diagonals verticals FS-4 fits between longerons tail FS-2 glued place over FS-i between longerons Add 1/ sheet triangular gusset wing trailing edge remove frame board left side same except FS-2 put place first along triangular gusset followed /16 square components FS-4 FS-1 added last Block-sand side flat trueinside out Assemble F-2 F-3 F-3A place side frames January1995 19 Wing construction top spar top TE sheet LE 1116 spar webs place Dihedral joiners 1/8 plywood Dihedral may increased 130 beginning fliers Wingtip block has attached rough-shaped Note vertical grain shear webs Vertical horizontal tail surfaces covered after attachment fuselage 0 using square certain perpendicular side Glue second side place again assuring both sides line up square other meet squarely tail Pinning assembly place over top elevation plan provides easy reference getting done right assembly still place plan add F-i noting no thrust offset Bevel inner surfaces sides tail will draw together measure 1/4 inch across outside Glue sides tail fit glue ii square crossmembers Note top /16 crosspieces inset allow top /16 square stringer lie flush longerons Cut stringer fit should end against front R- 1 plan faired fabric fillet covering job like photos show can glue stringer place itself urge try looks great no harder covering tail flat However prefer latter approach add extra piece re either side main stringer tail point inch ahead R- 1 provide attachment base covering Add F-IA /16 square nose stringer remove fuselage board Notch spruce battery tray rails will fit cutouts F-2 rails extend F-i back F-3 Install rails followed LGM Add crosspiece rear LGM attachment battery hatch hinges still have easy access inside nose sand flat outside surfaces LGM F-i Drill LGM 4-40 landing gear mounting bolts blind nuts trial-mount gear prototype uses stock Ace RC Alpha 15 unit part #25L85 should cost about $4 20 Model Aviation right fuselage side frames have assembled prepared accept farmers Triangle usea nrougnout tuselage construction check alignment sides formers NoTe posnions OT winasnieia braces battery tray rails 10-32 wing bolt insert Fuselage ready cover film fabric Fiberglass cowl available authorsee text rusernge inierior crowaea out Tunctional ICK box top Astro Model 205 speed control Type RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 611/2 inChes Motor size/type Geared Astro 05 15 Number channels Three Flying weight 31/2 lb Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film silk-and-dope RUDDER 4 LI1/AWR PUSNRWS 3/NSQ ALSA WRGERON DII9GON&LS nsmo CrI3ALT &EQRED 05 IU AS7O FfOtNT NAS1rR AIRSCRrW 11-7 ELECmIc PROP /-% SPINNER COOLIAIG AfR IWLC1S -k SHEET &9L$A 10-5280L1 4 74RE4DED INSERT F-f- EVBRO 7V PIOUNT $ /v *JREEL OPEN n ro An xr - /kR BAlSA SPARS ---- 4PALSASRqRWE 7 77 EAs9 &OLK TIP 2&LI6HTWI&AT WI4EEL PUdAJ&LL /2 8415R 7I 57DCKVEJSAdEp &QLSiq z COVERIN6 PORIIS FILLET k MOLbE1 COLL rRoM Fl OERGAS PCI4L flOS JSp PRUL RAiL 5 i~s&rpty mmRv nqy 0LI4RLAS sa QCEQLPIIAIS L& Likewise mark drill F-i AstroFlight plastic mount Cobalt 05 Install mount square per plans edge some photos indicate mount Astro Cobalt 15 externally identical can substituted easily should want use larger motor later blind nuts place can install /2-inch balsa triangle pieces between F-i F-2 followed balsa cross-grain covering 1/16 sheet top cowl skin Build battery hatch per plans making sure will swing open easily fit between bottom longerons hinged place Sand entire fuselage structure round edges longerons tail F-4s join lower edges nose F-2 forward rounded flow curve F- 1 dont afraid sand off enough wood get nice smooth transition Time fit wing place must now decide whether mount wing using dowel-and-bolt system shown photos rubber bands former neater aerodynamically efficient assures wing will always mounted exact alignment rubber-band method allows easy knock off event crash use bolt-on attachment pin wing place accurately can position drill through F-2 leading edge doubler short /6 dowel Remove wing glue dowel leading edge replace wing alignment fuselage mark drill 10-32 bolt through rear center section F 3A Open up hole F-3A threaded insert place remount wing check correct alignment wing mounted can build up windshield /6 square 1/16 sheet panels might prefer use wraparound plastic windshield will look better expense some durability am offering fiberglass copies turboprop-type cowl $14 plus $4 packing/shipping Send check Robert Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Tel 206 352-2602 Washington residents add $111 sales tax sorry no bank cards point prefer mount vertical horizontal tails alignment can done prior setting up controls covering airplane use iron-on covering prefer install tail components after covering trialmount now aware horizontal tail intended mounted slight positive incidence angle leading edge up slightly cut installed F-4s accurately will take care itself Make /s plywood battery tray servo mount tray Glue servo tray Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 192 0 Ur Ii I' iii SI ill III III dI 33 g1 ill 1l r lilli 31l1IiiiI j iI Ii IIIII r~I II 1h 3StII IL ii ISI 33 k55 IiiN 13 IS [jIji II Ill II i III is01~ 51JI ii 4 i II sits I Ii I1Ii -Oj IIiII ii II YQ-i OLJLJ --0 III SIi rIi 22 Model Aviation e mount rudder elevator servos install rudder elevator horns control connection choice used new Du-Bro Lazer Rods allowed tight slop-free installation no discernable distortion due temperature changes Add short lengths 1/4 square spruce above battery tray F-i hold front end tray place drill install screws per plan trial-fit motor battery Add /16 square cowl mounting flanges F-i trim cowl fit trial-mount motor place can get good fit spinner Install test rest radio power system cutting adjusting will done before covering place Covering Use what works best anything iron-on film good old silk-and-dope will work Pussycat Regardless material choose urge try faired fabric fillet shown photos fuselage vertical tail meet Heres works Cover horizontal tail first fuselage bottom Lay fuselage vertical fin permanently attached its side cut piece material side covers entire side F- 1 tail including fin lots overhang grab hold Trim slot material will fit exactly around root horizontal tail iron covering place point go along entire vertical tail trailing edge gently pulled tight F 1 Iron down along rear six inches lower longeron top fin pulling tight gently smoothing go Now comes good part Pull covering tight dare across curve fin leading edge dorsal fin come together start ironing down along dorsal stringer remaining edges Repeat process other side keeping wide overlap possible along top edges Trim care re seal edges shrink everything * * OIJFIISIItIINDINl T siliflis * * CIVILIAN SPITFIRE P-40 MUSTANG MUSTANG II drawn designs screenprinted front heavy weight cotton/poly blend white T-Shirts $1000 Youth Sizes ML 10-1214-16 $1200 Adult Sizes5M LXLXXL 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 WA state residents add 78% sales tax ALL ORDERS ADD $300 FOR POSTAGE Please send check money order DESIGN SIZE NAME ADDRESS Vintage Air Designs PO Box 2025 US Funds OnlyBellingham WA 98227-2025 No CODs Please FDIR6CT C ONNECTI0NRIC As sfms Hhblm DC/SP Engine bring competitive prices excellent quality engine market DCISP eagmnes have true ABC cylimler am piston dual ball bearing supported crankshaft dual crankcase webbing around crankshaft added strength am achnuerle boost porting easy adjust twin needle thai metering carb provides superior throttle transition engines idle like dream its quick break-in means no wasted flying time squared cylinder head provides surface area cooler runs 53 offers 50 use power 40/46 siz ease DCISP4O $7495 DC/SP46 $8995 DCISP53 $9995 See Local Hobby Shop Call 1-800-593-5250 Capstone R/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Scbrock RD Westerville OH 43081 RIone 614-899-6313 Fax 614-899-6070 January1995 23 4 DESIGNS careful will remove wrinkles will have covering job proud Flying covering trim place final assembly shift components necessary balance design does tend come out tail heavy prototype balances perfectly equipment mounted shown photos try fly airplane until balances move components needed until hangs level suspended beneath wing root line balance location shown model will fly better geared can type ferrite motors seven-cell battery built light equipped correct prop designed geared Astro Cobalt 05 class itself compared inexpensive motors optimum combination tested far motor eight-cell 1200-1700 mAH battery new Master Airscrew 11 x 7 Electric Series props So equipped Pussycat makes takeoffs mowed grass about fifty feet maintains level flight about half power opinion new Master Airscrew Electric props outperform competition local dealer doesnt stock Windsor Propeller Co Master Airscrew invites order direct call 916 631-8385 years seven-cell battery has considered standard small models because conmion inexpensive 12 volt DC input chargers will work higher cell counts nothing magic about seven cells 84 volts far Astro Cobalt 05 concerned Better-quality chargers will eventually need anyway seriously interested Electric flight handle higher cell counts easily slightly expensive plain vanilla jobs good example am familiar Astro Flight Model 1 lOXL works up 16 cells features peak detection automatic shutoff charging complete retails well STINSON SR-a 1/4 SCALE 9.1/4 SCALE 80 SCALE 100 Dave Lane Best Civilian OSM order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 24 Model Aviation offers laraest selection giant scale kits world under $100 Pay quality first time enjoy results Pussycat will good basic aerobatics although necessary pay attention getting step get good clean loops rolls level flight Should want bit aerobatic performance just substitute geared Astro Cobalt 15 12 cells improve aerobatic capability still alternate wing configuration shown plan increasing dihedral standard 100 130 roll rate markedly increased expense having airplane will bounce around wind same increased dihedral used very limited rudder throw order 1/4 inch way will provide stable model beginner has no help although again expense bounciness rough air Seeing believing say $995 plus $3 shipping insurance can buy 10-minute broadcast-quality video describing Pussycat prototype features lots closeups honest handsoff takeoff flyby several exciting flight sequences airplane turned loose against background high clouds Order Pussycat Trainer Videoland Productions 805 College Street Lacey WA 98503 Tel 206 491-1332 major credit cards accepted Washington residents please add 79% sales tax video will tell far about flying habits Pussycat can Order copy watch building airplane ary1995 25 See usattheWRAMS REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See us Show Lower level All valves feature exhaust speed control Toledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have independant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open ear down though main doors closedsuch B25 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inguirieswelcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
NO OCR TEXT 0 popularity Electric flight has increasing modelers discover its advantages cleanliness absence engine vibration freedom starting problems absence noise annoy neighbors jeopardize flying-site use Pussycat result effort improve situation regards trainers easy-flying sport models stable lightly loaded Electric sailplanes Old-Timers available good job beginner entirely own will fly hands off extended periods hard manage windy weather Several kits advertised Electric trainers will work married inexpensive six- seven-cell motors Consequently too small dont have enough power good performance wind say real world model beginner has help instructor has successfully soloed glider wants real takeoffs landings Its also Electric flier wants easy-flying design can flown safely having wait calm evening fun look well fly Pussycat can soloed bare minimum help wing area 485 square inches weight 31/2 pounds Pussycat designed fly smoothly rough air will balloon climb abruptly gust comes along coming out tight turu will allow relax does flying Pre-Construction Notes materials called out plan urge select balsa carefully prefer use Sig contest grade 4-6 pound balsa exclusively model like quality control weight get well worth slight extra cost Heavy wood can add much half pound design Likewise adhesives alike use Satellite City Hot 485 square inches 31/2 pounds Pussycat flies smoothly rough air Stuff UFO thin thick everything build Wing Your first step decide whether build standard low-dihedral high-dihedral wing have little flying experience just want good all-around sport model build 100 wing absolute beginner will flying airplane help build 130 wing use no /4 inch rudder throw way Cut W-l W-2 ribs noting W-ls must cut apart spar location allow plywood spar joiner inserted suggest make patterns thin plywood aluminum cut ribs directly around rather tracing cuttingthis accurate Stack ribs together using scrap spar stock alignment block-sand perfect match Cut spar joiners dihedral angle have chosen Build panel time Pin I8 square balsa spacer over plan marked pin piece 1/16 sheet rear lower /16 spar extending forward past leading edge cover piece waxed paper serves spacer during construction actual lower sheeting wont glued place until later Pin lower 3/~ square spar place fit two W-2 ribs position fit piece re top spar notches check spar assembly lies perpendicular board Continued page 19 16 Model Aviation leted Pussycat ready go dry late-summer grass flying field PussycatlBenjamin Continued page 16 Pin scrap 1/16 sheet between rear W-ls spacer glue ribs place lower spar sure angle inner W- 1 allow dihedral using template plan will very little gluing area W-is Add top spar followed top 1/16 sheet trailing edge Cut install 1/16 balsa spar webs sure made grain vertical glued rear face spars Glue /4 X /2 balsa leading edge place noting does contact W- Fit glue top LE sheet bevel front edge meets LE Add center section sheet between W back TE Unpin wing panel turn over pin back place top sheet spar securely against board Shim rear portion wing trailing edge supported parallel board Fit glue filler firm balsa between W- TE stiffen structure wing bolt will pass through add lower TE LE sheet center section sheet Remove panel board sand wing root surface W- 1 smooth square install plywood LE spar joiners Thin Hot Stuff UFO works well once satisfied alignment alternative can use slow setting epoxy watch weight aliphatic-resin glue Build second panel did first can build F panels separately join later prop up first panel correct dihedral angle build second panel onto Sand outer W-2s fiat rough-shape tip blocks balsa glue place point can final shaping wing Use block plane coarse paper sanding block carve tips leading edge shape finish progressively finer sandpaper Tail Surfaces plans largely self-explanatory Note /16 dowel elevator joiner assembled place elevators built R- 1 extended below lower edge vertical tail fir between top fuselage longerons strength ease alignment will have tapered rear time assembly after fuselage has built Fuselage Cut side frame parts formers side frames demand little extra care must make left right Begin right laying FS-1 place plan cutting gluing /16 square longerons diagonals verticals FS-4 fits between longerons tail FS-2 glued place over FS-i between longerons Add 1/ sheet triangular gusset wing trailing edge remove frame board left side same except FS-2 put place first along triangular gusset followed /16 square components FS-4 FS-1 added last Block-sand side flat trueinside out Assemble F-2 F-3 F-3A place side frames January1995 19 Wing construction top spar top TE sheet LE 1116 spar webs place Dihedral joiners 1/8 plywood Dihedral may increased 130 beginning fliers Wingtip block has attached rough-shaped Note vertical grain shear webs Vertical horizontal tail surfaces covered after attachment fuselage 0 using square certain perpendicular side Glue second side place again assuring both sides line up square other meet squarely tail Pinning assembly place over top elevation plan provides easy reference getting done right assembly still place plan add F-i noting no thrust offset Bevel inner surfaces sides tail will draw together measure 1/4 inch across outside Glue sides tail fit glue ii square crossmembers Note top /16 crosspieces inset allow top /16 square stringer lie flush longerons Cut stringer fit should end against front R- 1 plan faired fabric fillet covering job like photos show can glue stringer place itself urge try looks great no harder covering tail flat However prefer latter approach add extra piece re either side main stringer tail point inch ahead R- 1 provide attachment base covering Add F-IA /16 square nose stringer remove fuselage board Notch spruce battery tray rails will fit cutouts F-2 rails extend F-i back F-3 Install rails followed LGM Add crosspiece rear LGM attachment battery hatch hinges still have easy access inside nose sand flat outside surfaces LGM F-i Drill LGM 4-40 landing gear mounting bolts blind nuts trial-mount gear prototype uses stock Ace RC Alpha 15 unit part #25L85 should cost about $4 20 Model Aviation right fuselage side frames have assembled prepared accept farmers Triangle usea nrougnout tuselage construction check alignment sides formers NoTe posnions OT winasnieia braces battery tray rails 10-32 wing bolt insert Fuselage ready cover film fabric Fiberglass cowl available authorsee text rusernge inierior crowaea out Tunctional ICK box top Astro Model 205 speed control Type RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 611/2 inChes Motor size/type Geared Astro 05 15 Number channels Three Flying weight 31/2 lb Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film silk-and-dope RUDDER 4 LI1/AWR PUSNRWS 3/NSQ ALSA WRGERON DII9GON&LS nsmo CrI3ALT &EQRED 05 IU AS7O FfOtNT NAS1rR AIRSCRrW 11-7 ELECmIc PROP /-% SPINNER COOLIAIG AfR IWLC1S -k SHEET &9L$A 10-5280L1 4 74RE4DED INSERT F-f- EVBRO 7V PIOUNT $ /v *JREEL OPEN n ro An xr - /kR BAlSA SPARS ---- 4PALSASRqRWE 7 77 EAs9 &OLK TIP 2&LI6HTWI&AT WI4EEL PUdAJ&LL /2 8415R 7I 57DCKVEJSAdEp &QLSiq z COVERIN6 PORIIS FILLET k MOLbE1 COLL rRoM Fl OERGAS PCI4L flOS JSp PRUL RAiL 5 i~s&rpty mmRv nqy 0LI4RLAS sa QCEQLPIIAIS L& Likewise mark drill F-i AstroFlight plastic mount Cobalt 05 Install mount square per plans edge some photos indicate mount Astro Cobalt 15 externally identical can substituted easily should want use larger motor later blind nuts place can install /2-inch balsa triangle pieces between F-i F-2 followed balsa cross-grain covering 1/16 sheet top cowl skin Build battery hatch per plans making sure will swing open easily fit between bottom longerons hinged place Sand entire fuselage structure round edges longerons tail F-4s join lower edges nose F-2 forward rounded flow curve F- 1 dont afraid sand off enough wood get nice smooth transition Time fit wing place must now decide whether mount wing using dowel-and-bolt system shown photos rubber bands former neater aerodynamically efficient assures wing will always mounted exact alignment rubber-band method allows easy knock off event crash use bolt-on attachment pin wing place accurately can position drill through F-2 leading edge doubler short /6 dowel Remove wing glue dowel leading edge replace wing alignment fuselage mark drill 10-32 bolt through rear center section F 3A Open up hole F-3A threaded insert place remount wing check correct alignment wing mounted can build up windshield /6 square 1/16 sheet panels might prefer use wraparound plastic windshield will look better expense some durability am offering fiberglass copies turboprop-type cowl $14 plus $4 packing/shipping Send check Robert Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Tel 206 352-2602 Washington residents add $111 sales tax sorry no bank cards point prefer mount vertical horizontal tails alignment can done prior setting up controls covering airplane use iron-on covering prefer install tail components after covering trialmount now aware horizontal tail intended mounted slight positive incidence angle leading edge up slightly cut installed F-4s accurately will take care itself Make /s plywood battery tray servo mount tray Glue servo tray Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 192 0 Ur Ii I' iii SI ill III III dI 33 g1 ill 1l r lilli 31l1IiiiI j iI Ii IIIII r~I II 1h 3StII IL ii ISI 33 k55 IiiN 13 IS [jIji II Ill II i III is01~ 51JI ii 4 i II sits I Ii I1Ii -Oj IIiII ii II YQ-i OLJLJ --0 III SIi rIi 22 Model Aviation e mount rudder elevator servos install rudder elevator horns control connection choice used new Du-Bro Lazer Rods allowed tight slop-free installation no discernable distortion due temperature changes Add short lengths 1/4 square spruce above battery tray F-i hold front end tray place drill install screws per plan trial-fit motor battery Add /16 square cowl mounting flanges F-i trim cowl fit trial-mount motor place can get good fit spinner Install test rest radio power system cutting adjusting will done before covering place Covering Use what works best anything iron-on film good old silk-and-dope will work Pussycat Regardless material choose urge try faired fabric fillet shown photos fuselage vertical tail meet Heres works Cover horizontal tail first fuselage bottom Lay fuselage vertical fin permanently attached its side cut piece material side covers entire side F- 1 tail including fin lots overhang grab hold Trim slot material will fit exactly around root horizontal tail iron covering place point go along entire vertical tail trailing edge gently pulled tight F 1 Iron down along rear six inches lower longeron top fin pulling tight gently smoothing go Now comes good part Pull covering tight dare across curve fin leading edge dorsal fin come together start ironing down along dorsal stringer remaining edges Repeat process other side keeping wide overlap possible along top edges Trim care re seal edges shrink everything * * OIJFIISIItIINDINl T siliflis * * CIVILIAN SPITFIRE P-40 MUSTANG MUSTANG II drawn designs screenprinted front heavy weight cotton/poly blend white T-Shirts $1000 Youth Sizes ML 10-1214-16 $1200 Adult Sizes5M LXLXXL 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 WA state residents add 78% sales tax ALL ORDERS ADD $300 FOR POSTAGE Please send check money order DESIGN SIZE NAME ADDRESS Vintage Air Designs PO Box 2025 US Funds OnlyBellingham WA 98227-2025 No CODs Please FDIR6CT C ONNECTI0NRIC As sfms Hhblm DC/SP Engine bring competitive prices excellent quality engine market DCISP eagmnes have true ABC cylimler am piston dual ball bearing supported crankshaft dual crankcase webbing around crankshaft added strength am achnuerle boost porting easy adjust twin needle thai metering carb provides superior throttle transition engines idle like dream its quick break-in means no wasted flying time squared cylinder head provides surface area cooler runs 53 offers 50 use power 40/46 siz ease DCISP4O $7495 DC/SP46 $8995 DCISP53 $9995 See Local Hobby Shop Call 1-800-593-5250 Capstone R/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Scbrock RD Westerville OH 43081 RIone 614-899-6313 Fax 614-899-6070 January1995 23 4 DESIGNS careful will remove wrinkles will have covering job proud Flying covering trim place final assembly shift components necessary balance design does tend come out tail heavy prototype balances perfectly equipment mounted shown photos try fly airplane until balances move components needed until hangs level suspended beneath wing root line balance location shown model will fly better geared can type ferrite motors seven-cell battery built light equipped correct prop designed geared Astro Cobalt 05 class itself compared inexpensive motors optimum combination tested far motor eight-cell 1200-1700 mAH battery new Master Airscrew 11 x 7 Electric Series props So equipped Pussycat makes takeoffs mowed grass about fifty feet maintains level flight about half power opinion new Master Airscrew Electric props outperform competition local dealer doesnt stock Windsor Propeller Co Master Airscrew invites order direct call 916 631-8385 years seven-cell battery has considered standard small models because conmion inexpensive 12 volt DC input chargers will work higher cell counts nothing magic about seven cells 84 volts far Astro Cobalt 05 concerned Better-quality chargers will eventually need anyway seriously interested Electric flight handle higher cell counts easily slightly expensive plain vanilla jobs good example am familiar Astro Flight Model 1 lOXL works up 16 cells features peak detection automatic shutoff charging complete retails well STINSON SR-a 1/4 SCALE 9.1/4 SCALE 80 SCALE 100 Dave Lane Best Civilian OSM order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 24 Model Aviation offers laraest selection giant scale kits world under $100 Pay quality first time enjoy results Pussycat will good basic aerobatics although necessary pay attention getting step get good clean loops rolls level flight Should want bit aerobatic performance just substitute geared Astro Cobalt 15 12 cells improve aerobatic capability still alternate wing configuration shown plan increasing dihedral standard 100 130 roll rate markedly increased expense having airplane will bounce around wind same increased dihedral used very limited rudder throw order 1/4 inch way will provide stable model beginner has no help although again expense bounciness rough air Seeing believing say $995 plus $3 shipping insurance can buy 10-minute broadcast-quality video describing Pussycat prototype features lots closeups honest handsoff takeoff flyby several exciting flight sequences airplane turned loose against background high clouds Order Pussycat Trainer Videoland Productions 805 College Street Lacey WA 98503 Tel 206 491-1332 major credit cards accepted Washington residents please add 79% sales tax video will tell far about flying habits Pussycat can Order copy watch building airplane ary1995 25 See usattheWRAMS REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See us Show Lower level All valves feature exhaust speed control Toledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have independant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open ear down though main doors closedsuch B25 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inguirieswelcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
NO OCR TEXT 0 popularity Electric flight has increasing modelers discover its advantages cleanliness absence engine vibration freedom starting problems absence noise annoy neighbors jeopardize flying-site use Pussycat result effort improve situation regards trainers easy-flying sport models stable lightly loaded Electric sailplanes Old-Timers available good job beginner entirely own will fly hands off extended periods hard manage windy weather Several kits advertised Electric trainers will work married inexpensive six- seven-cell motors Consequently too small dont have enough power good performance wind say real world model beginner has help instructor has successfully soloed glider wants real takeoffs landings Its also Electric flier wants easy-flying design can flown safely having wait calm evening fun look well fly Pussycat can soloed bare minimum help wing area 485 square inches weight 31/2 pounds Pussycat designed fly smoothly rough air will balloon climb abruptly gust comes along coming out tight turu will allow relax does flying Pre-Construction Notes materials called out plan urge select balsa carefully prefer use Sig contest grade 4-6 pound balsa exclusively model like quality control weight get well worth slight extra cost Heavy wood can add much half pound design Likewise adhesives alike use Satellite City Hot 485 square inches 31/2 pounds Pussycat flies smoothly rough air Stuff UFO thin thick everything build Wing Your first step decide whether build standard low-dihedral high-dihedral wing have little flying experience just want good all-around sport model build 100 wing absolute beginner will flying airplane help build 130 wing use no /4 inch rudder throw way Cut W-l W-2 ribs noting W-ls must cut apart spar location allow plywood spar joiner inserted suggest make patterns thin plywood aluminum cut ribs directly around rather tracing cuttingthis accurate Stack ribs together using scrap spar stock alignment block-sand perfect match Cut spar joiners dihedral angle have chosen Build panel time Pin I8 square balsa spacer over plan marked pin piece 1/16 sheet rear lower /16 spar extending forward past leading edge cover piece waxed paper serves spacer during construction actual lower sheeting wont glued place until later Pin lower 3/~ square spar place fit two W-2 ribs position fit piece re top spar notches check spar assembly lies perpendicular board Continued page 19 16 Model Aviation leted Pussycat ready go dry late-summer grass flying field PussycatlBenjamin Continued page 16 Pin scrap 1/16 sheet between rear W-ls spacer glue ribs place lower spar sure angle inner W- 1 allow dihedral using template plan will very little gluing area W-is Add top spar followed top 1/16 sheet trailing edge Cut install 1/16 balsa spar webs sure made grain vertical glued rear face spars Glue /4 X /2 balsa leading edge place noting does contact W- Fit glue top LE sheet bevel front edge meets LE Add center section sheet between W back TE Unpin wing panel turn over pin back place top sheet spar securely against board Shim rear portion wing trailing edge supported parallel board Fit glue filler firm balsa between W- TE stiffen structure wing bolt will pass through add lower TE LE sheet center section sheet Remove panel board sand wing root surface W- 1 smooth square install plywood LE spar joiners Thin Hot Stuff UFO works well once satisfied alignment alternative can use slow setting epoxy watch weight aliphatic-resin glue Build second panel did first can build F panels separately join later prop up first panel correct dihedral angle build second panel onto Sand outer W-2s fiat rough-shape tip blocks balsa glue place point can final shaping wing Use block plane coarse paper sanding block carve tips leading edge shape finish progressively finer sandpaper Tail Surfaces plans largely self-explanatory Note /16 dowel elevator joiner assembled place elevators built R- 1 extended below lower edge vertical tail fir between top fuselage longerons strength ease alignment will have tapered rear time assembly after fuselage has built Fuselage Cut side frame parts formers side frames demand little extra care must make left right Begin right laying FS-1 place plan cutting gluing /16 square longerons diagonals verticals FS-4 fits between longerons tail FS-2 glued place over FS-i between longerons Add 1/ sheet triangular gusset wing trailing edge remove frame board left side same except FS-2 put place first along triangular gusset followed /16 square components FS-4 FS-1 added last Block-sand side flat trueinside out Assemble F-2 F-3 F-3A place side frames January1995 19 Wing construction top spar top TE sheet LE 1116 spar webs place Dihedral joiners 1/8 plywood Dihedral may increased 130 beginning fliers Wingtip block has attached rough-shaped Note vertical grain shear webs Vertical horizontal tail surfaces covered after attachment fuselage 0 using square certain perpendicular side Glue second side place again assuring both sides line up square other meet squarely tail Pinning assembly place over top elevation plan provides easy reference getting done right assembly still place plan add F-i noting no thrust offset Bevel inner surfaces sides tail will draw together measure 1/4 inch across outside Glue sides tail fit glue ii square crossmembers Note top /16 crosspieces inset allow top /16 square stringer lie flush longerons Cut stringer fit should end against front R- 1 plan faired fabric fillet covering job like photos show can glue stringer place itself urge try looks great no harder covering tail flat However prefer latter approach add extra piece re either side main stringer tail point inch ahead R- 1 provide attachment base covering Add F-IA /16 square nose stringer remove fuselage board Notch spruce battery tray rails will fit cutouts F-2 rails extend F-i back F-3 Install rails followed LGM Add crosspiece rear LGM attachment battery hatch hinges still have easy access inside nose sand flat outside surfaces LGM F-i Drill LGM 4-40 landing gear mounting bolts blind nuts trial-mount gear prototype uses stock Ace RC Alpha 15 unit part #25L85 should cost about $4 20 Model Aviation right fuselage side frames have assembled prepared accept farmers Triangle usea nrougnout tuselage construction check alignment sides formers NoTe posnions OT winasnieia braces battery tray rails 10-32 wing bolt insert Fuselage ready cover film fabric Fiberglass cowl available authorsee text rusernge inierior crowaea out Tunctional ICK box top Astro Model 205 speed control Type RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 611/2 inChes Motor size/type Geared Astro 05 15 Number channels Three Flying weight 31/2 lb Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film silk-and-dope RUDDER 4 LI1/AWR PUSNRWS 3/NSQ ALSA WRGERON DII9GON&LS nsmo CrI3ALT &EQRED 05 IU AS7O FfOtNT NAS1rR AIRSCRrW 11-7 ELECmIc PROP /-% SPINNER COOLIAIG AfR IWLC1S -k SHEET &9L$A 10-5280L1 4 74RE4DED INSERT F-f- EVBRO 7V PIOUNT $ /v *JREEL OPEN n ro An xr - /kR BAlSA SPARS ---- 4PALSASRqRWE 7 77 EAs9 &OLK TIP 2&LI6HTWI&AT WI4EEL PUdAJ&LL /2 8415R 7I 57DCKVEJSAdEp &QLSiq z COVERIN6 PORIIS FILLET k MOLbE1 COLL rRoM Fl OERGAS PCI4L flOS JSp PRUL RAiL 5 i~s&rpty mmRv nqy 0LI4RLAS sa QCEQLPIIAIS L& Likewise mark drill F-i AstroFlight plastic mount Cobalt 05 Install mount square per plans edge some photos indicate mount Astro Cobalt 15 externally identical can substituted easily should want use larger motor later blind nuts place can install /2-inch balsa triangle pieces between F-i F-2 followed balsa cross-grain covering 1/16 sheet top cowl skin Build battery hatch per plans making sure will swing open easily fit between bottom longerons hinged place Sand entire fuselage structure round edges longerons tail F-4s join lower edges nose F-2 forward rounded flow curve F- 1 dont afraid sand off enough wood get nice smooth transition Time fit wing place must now decide whether mount wing using dowel-and-bolt system shown photos rubber bands former neater aerodynamically efficient assures wing will always mounted exact alignment rubber-band method allows easy knock off event crash use bolt-on attachment pin wing place accurately can position drill through F-2 leading edge doubler short /6 dowel Remove wing glue dowel leading edge replace wing alignment fuselage mark drill 10-32 bolt through rear center section F 3A Open up hole F-3A threaded insert place remount wing check correct alignment wing mounted can build up windshield /6 square 1/16 sheet panels might prefer use wraparound plastic windshield will look better expense some durability am offering fiberglass copies turboprop-type cowl $14 plus $4 packing/shipping Send check Robert Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Tel 206 352-2602 Washington residents add $111 sales tax sorry no bank cards point prefer mount vertical horizontal tails alignment can done prior setting up controls covering airplane use iron-on covering prefer install tail components after covering trialmount now aware horizontal tail intended mounted slight positive incidence angle leading edge up slightly cut installed F-4s accurately will take care itself Make /s plywood battery tray servo mount tray Glue servo tray Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 192 0 Ur Ii I' iii SI ill III III dI 33 g1 ill 1l r lilli 31l1IiiiI j iI Ii IIIII r~I II 1h 3StII IL ii ISI 33 k55 IiiN 13 IS [jIji II Ill II i III is01~ 51JI ii 4 i II sits I Ii I1Ii -Oj IIiII ii II YQ-i OLJLJ --0 III SIi rIi 22 Model Aviation e mount rudder elevator servos install rudder elevator horns control connection choice used new Du-Bro Lazer Rods allowed tight slop-free installation no discernable distortion due temperature changes Add short lengths 1/4 square spruce above battery tray F-i hold front end tray place drill install screws per plan trial-fit motor battery Add /16 square cowl mounting flanges F-i trim cowl fit trial-mount motor place can get good fit spinner Install test rest radio power system cutting adjusting will done before covering place Covering Use what works best anything iron-on film good old silk-and-dope will work Pussycat Regardless material choose urge try faired fabric fillet shown photos fuselage vertical tail meet Heres works Cover horizontal tail first fuselage bottom Lay fuselage vertical fin permanently attached its side cut piece material side covers entire side F- 1 tail including fin lots overhang grab hold Trim slot material will fit exactly around root horizontal tail iron covering place point go along entire vertical tail trailing edge gently pulled tight F 1 Iron down along rear six inches lower longeron top fin pulling tight gently smoothing go Now comes good part Pull covering tight dare across curve fin leading edge dorsal fin come together start ironing down along dorsal stringer remaining edges Repeat process other side keeping wide overlap possible along top edges Trim care re seal edges shrink everything * * OIJFIISIItIINDINl T siliflis * * CIVILIAN SPITFIRE P-40 MUSTANG MUSTANG II drawn designs screenprinted front heavy weight cotton/poly blend white T-Shirts $1000 Youth Sizes ML 10-1214-16 $1200 Adult Sizes5M LXLXXL 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 WA state residents add 78% sales tax ALL ORDERS ADD $300 FOR POSTAGE Please send check money order DESIGN SIZE NAME ADDRESS Vintage Air Designs PO Box 2025 US Funds OnlyBellingham WA 98227-2025 No CODs Please FDIR6CT C ONNECTI0NRIC As sfms Hhblm DC/SP Engine bring competitive prices excellent quality engine market DCISP eagmnes have true ABC cylimler am piston dual ball bearing supported crankshaft dual crankcase webbing around crankshaft added strength am achnuerle boost porting easy adjust twin needle thai metering carb provides superior throttle transition engines idle like dream its quick break-in means no wasted flying time squared cylinder head provides surface area cooler runs 53 offers 50 use power 40/46 siz ease DCISP4O $7495 DC/SP46 $8995 DCISP53 $9995 See Local Hobby Shop Call 1-800-593-5250 Capstone R/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Scbrock RD Westerville OH 43081 RIone 614-899-6313 Fax 614-899-6070 January1995 23 4 DESIGNS careful will remove wrinkles will have covering job proud Flying covering trim place final assembly shift components necessary balance design does tend come out tail heavy prototype balances perfectly equipment mounted shown photos try fly airplane until balances move components needed until hangs level suspended beneath wing root line balance location shown model will fly better geared can type ferrite motors seven-cell battery built light equipped correct prop designed geared Astro Cobalt 05 class itself compared inexpensive motors optimum combination tested far motor eight-cell 1200-1700 mAH battery new Master Airscrew 11 x 7 Electric Series props So equipped Pussycat makes takeoffs mowed grass about fifty feet maintains level flight about half power opinion new Master Airscrew Electric props outperform competition local dealer doesnt stock Windsor Propeller Co Master Airscrew invites order direct call 916 631-8385 years seven-cell battery has considered standard small models because conmion inexpensive 12 volt DC input chargers will work higher cell counts nothing magic about seven cells 84 volts far Astro Cobalt 05 concerned Better-quality chargers will eventually need anyway seriously interested Electric flight handle higher cell counts easily slightly expensive plain vanilla jobs good example am familiar Astro Flight Model 1 lOXL works up 16 cells features peak detection automatic shutoff charging complete retails well STINSON SR-a 1/4 SCALE 9.1/4 SCALE 80 SCALE 100 Dave Lane Best Civilian OSM order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 24 Model Aviation offers laraest selection giant scale kits world under $100 Pay quality first time enjoy results Pussycat will good basic aerobatics although necessary pay attention getting step get good clean loops rolls level flight Should want bit aerobatic performance just substitute geared Astro Cobalt 15 12 cells improve aerobatic capability still alternate wing configuration shown plan increasing dihedral standard 100 130 roll rate markedly increased expense having airplane will bounce around wind same increased dihedral used very limited rudder throw order 1/4 inch way will provide stable model beginner has no help although again expense bounciness rough air Seeing believing say $995 plus $3 shipping insurance can buy 10-minute broadcast-quality video describing Pussycat prototype features lots closeups honest handsoff takeoff flyby several exciting flight sequences airplane turned loose against background high clouds Order Pussycat Trainer Videoland Productions 805 College Street Lacey WA 98503 Tel 206 491-1332 major credit cards accepted Washington residents please add 79% sales tax video will tell far about flying habits Pussycat can Order copy watch building airplane ary1995 25 See usattheWRAMS REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See us Show Lower level All valves feature exhaust speed control Toledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have independant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open ear down though main doors closedsuch B25 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inguirieswelcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
NO OCR TEXT 0 popularity Electric flight has increasing modelers discover its advantages cleanliness absence engine vibration freedom starting problems absence noise annoy neighbors jeopardize flying-site use Pussycat result effort improve situation regards trainers easy-flying sport models stable lightly loaded Electric sailplanes Old-Timers available good job beginner entirely own will fly hands off extended periods hard manage windy weather Several kits advertised Electric trainers will work married inexpensive six- seven-cell motors Consequently too small dont have enough power good performance wind say real world model beginner has help instructor has successfully soloed glider wants real takeoffs landings Its also Electric flier wants easy-flying design can flown safely having wait calm evening fun look well fly Pussycat can soloed bare minimum help wing area 485 square inches weight 31/2 pounds Pussycat designed fly smoothly rough air will balloon climb abruptly gust comes along coming out tight turu will allow relax does flying Pre-Construction Notes materials called out plan urge select balsa carefully prefer use Sig contest grade 4-6 pound balsa exclusively model like quality control weight get well worth slight extra cost Heavy wood can add much half pound design Likewise adhesives alike use Satellite City Hot 485 square inches 31/2 pounds Pussycat flies smoothly rough air Stuff UFO thin thick everything build Wing Your first step decide whether build standard low-dihedral high-dihedral wing have little flying experience just want good all-around sport model build 100 wing absolute beginner will flying airplane help build 130 wing use no /4 inch rudder throw way Cut W-l W-2 ribs noting W-ls must cut apart spar location allow plywood spar joiner inserted suggest make patterns thin plywood aluminum cut ribs directly around rather tracing cuttingthis accurate Stack ribs together using scrap spar stock alignment block-sand perfect match Cut spar joiners dihedral angle have chosen Build panel time Pin I8 square balsa spacer over plan marked pin piece 1/16 sheet rear lower /16 spar extending forward past leading edge cover piece waxed paper serves spacer during construction actual lower sheeting wont glued place until later Pin lower 3/~ square spar place fit two W-2 ribs position fit piece re top spar notches check spar assembly lies perpendicular board Continued page 19 16 Model Aviation leted Pussycat ready go dry late-summer grass flying field PussycatlBenjamin Continued page 16 Pin scrap 1/16 sheet between rear W-ls spacer glue ribs place lower spar sure angle inner W- 1 allow dihedral using template plan will very little gluing area W-is Add top spar followed top 1/16 sheet trailing edge Cut install 1/16 balsa spar webs sure made grain vertical glued rear face spars Glue /4 X /2 balsa leading edge place noting does contact W- Fit glue top LE sheet bevel front edge meets LE Add center section sheet between W back TE Unpin wing panel turn over pin back place top sheet spar securely against board Shim rear portion wing trailing edge supported parallel board Fit glue filler firm balsa between W- TE stiffen structure wing bolt will pass through add lower TE LE sheet center section sheet Remove panel board sand wing root surface W- 1 smooth square install plywood LE spar joiners Thin Hot Stuff UFO works well once satisfied alignment alternative can use slow setting epoxy watch weight aliphatic-resin glue Build second panel did first can build F panels separately join later prop up first panel correct dihedral angle build second panel onto Sand outer W-2s fiat rough-shape tip blocks balsa glue place point can final shaping wing Use block plane coarse paper sanding block carve tips leading edge shape finish progressively finer sandpaper Tail Surfaces plans largely self-explanatory Note /16 dowel elevator joiner assembled place elevators built R- 1 extended below lower edge vertical tail fir between top fuselage longerons strength ease alignment will have tapered rear time assembly after fuselage has built Fuselage Cut side frame parts formers side frames demand little extra care must make left right Begin right laying FS-1 place plan cutting gluing /16 square longerons diagonals verticals FS-4 fits between longerons tail FS-2 glued place over FS-i between longerons Add 1/ sheet triangular gusset wing trailing edge remove frame board left side same except FS-2 put place first along triangular gusset followed /16 square components FS-4 FS-1 added last Block-sand side flat trueinside out Assemble F-2 F-3 F-3A place side frames January1995 19 Wing construction top spar top TE sheet LE 1116 spar webs place Dihedral joiners 1/8 plywood Dihedral may increased 130 beginning fliers Wingtip block has attached rough-shaped Note vertical grain shear webs Vertical horizontal tail surfaces covered after attachment fuselage 0 using square certain perpendicular side Glue second side place again assuring both sides line up square other meet squarely tail Pinning assembly place over top elevation plan provides easy reference getting done right assembly still place plan add F-i noting no thrust offset Bevel inner surfaces sides tail will draw together measure 1/4 inch across outside Glue sides tail fit glue ii square crossmembers Note top /16 crosspieces inset allow top /16 square stringer lie flush longerons Cut stringer fit should end against front R- 1 plan faired fabric fillet covering job like photos show can glue stringer place itself urge try looks great no harder covering tail flat However prefer latter approach add extra piece re either side main stringer tail point inch ahead R- 1 provide attachment base covering Add F-IA /16 square nose stringer remove fuselage board Notch spruce battery tray rails will fit cutouts F-2 rails extend F-i back F-3 Install rails followed LGM Add crosspiece rear LGM attachment battery hatch hinges still have easy access inside nose sand flat outside surfaces LGM F-i Drill LGM 4-40 landing gear mounting bolts blind nuts trial-mount gear prototype uses stock Ace RC Alpha 15 unit part #25L85 should cost about $4 20 Model Aviation right fuselage side frames have assembled prepared accept farmers Triangle usea nrougnout tuselage construction check alignment sides formers NoTe posnions OT winasnieia braces battery tray rails 10-32 wing bolt insert Fuselage ready cover film fabric Fiberglass cowl available authorsee text rusernge inierior crowaea out Tunctional ICK box top Astro Model 205 speed control Type RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 611/2 inChes Motor size/type Geared Astro 05 15 Number channels Three Flying weight 31/2 lb Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film silk-and-dope RUDDER 4 LI1/AWR PUSNRWS 3/NSQ ALSA WRGERON DII9GON&LS nsmo CrI3ALT &EQRED 05 IU AS7O FfOtNT NAS1rR AIRSCRrW 11-7 ELECmIc PROP /-% SPINNER COOLIAIG AfR IWLC1S -k SHEET &9L$A 10-5280L1 4 74RE4DED INSERT F-f- EVBRO 7V PIOUNT $ /v *JREEL OPEN n ro An xr - /kR BAlSA SPARS ---- 4PALSASRqRWE 7 77 EAs9 &OLK TIP 2&LI6HTWI&AT WI4EEL PUdAJ&LL /2 8415R 7I 57DCKVEJSAdEp &QLSiq z COVERIN6 PORIIS FILLET k MOLbE1 COLL rRoM Fl OERGAS PCI4L flOS JSp PRUL RAiL 5 i~s&rpty mmRv nqy 0LI4RLAS sa QCEQLPIIAIS L& Likewise mark drill F-i AstroFlight plastic mount Cobalt 05 Install mount square per plans edge some photos indicate mount Astro Cobalt 15 externally identical can substituted easily should want use larger motor later blind nuts place can install /2-inch balsa triangle pieces between F-i F-2 followed balsa cross-grain covering 1/16 sheet top cowl skin Build battery hatch per plans making sure will swing open easily fit between bottom longerons hinged place Sand entire fuselage structure round edges longerons tail F-4s join lower edges nose F-2 forward rounded flow curve F- 1 dont afraid sand off enough wood get nice smooth transition Time fit wing place must now decide whether mount wing using dowel-and-bolt system shown photos rubber bands former neater aerodynamically efficient assures wing will always mounted exact alignment rubber-band method allows easy knock off event crash use bolt-on attachment pin wing place accurately can position drill through F-2 leading edge doubler short /6 dowel Remove wing glue dowel leading edge replace wing alignment fuselage mark drill 10-32 bolt through rear center section F 3A Open up hole F-3A threaded insert place remount wing check correct alignment wing mounted can build up windshield /6 square 1/16 sheet panels might prefer use wraparound plastic windshield will look better expense some durability am offering fiberglass copies turboprop-type cowl $14 plus $4 packing/shipping Send check Robert Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Tel 206 352-2602 Washington residents add $111 sales tax sorry no bank cards point prefer mount vertical horizontal tails alignment can done prior setting up controls covering airplane use iron-on covering prefer install tail components after covering trialmount now aware horizontal tail intended mounted slight positive incidence angle leading edge up slightly cut installed F-4s accurately will take care itself Make /s plywood battery tray servo mount tray Glue servo tray Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 192 0 Ur Ii I' iii SI ill III III dI 33 g1 ill 1l r lilli 31l1IiiiI j iI Ii IIIII r~I II 1h 3StII IL ii ISI 33 k55 IiiN 13 IS [jIji II Ill II i III is01~ 51JI ii 4 i II sits I Ii I1Ii -Oj IIiII ii II YQ-i OLJLJ --0 III SIi rIi 22 Model Aviation e mount rudder elevator servos install rudder elevator horns control connection choice used new Du-Bro Lazer Rods allowed tight slop-free installation no discernable distortion due temperature changes Add short lengths 1/4 square spruce above battery tray F-i hold front end tray place drill install screws per plan trial-fit motor battery Add /16 square cowl mounting flanges F-i trim cowl fit trial-mount motor place can get good fit spinner Install test rest radio power system cutting adjusting will done before covering place Covering Use what works best anything iron-on film good old silk-and-dope will work Pussycat Regardless material choose urge try faired fabric fillet shown photos fuselage vertical tail meet Heres works Cover horizontal tail first fuselage bottom Lay fuselage vertical fin permanently attached its side cut piece material side covers entire side F- 1 tail including fin lots overhang grab hold Trim slot material will fit exactly around root horizontal tail iron covering place point go along entire vertical tail trailing edge gently pulled tight F 1 Iron down along rear six inches lower longeron top fin pulling tight gently smoothing go Now comes good part Pull covering tight dare across curve fin leading edge dorsal fin come together start ironing down along dorsal stringer remaining edges Repeat process other side keeping wide overlap possible along top edges Trim care re seal edges shrink everything * * OIJFIISIItIINDINl T siliflis * * CIVILIAN SPITFIRE P-40 MUSTANG MUSTANG II drawn designs screenprinted front heavy weight cotton/poly blend white T-Shirts $1000 Youth Sizes ML 10-1214-16 $1200 Adult Sizes5M LXLXXL 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 WA state residents add 78% sales tax ALL ORDERS ADD $300 FOR POSTAGE Please send check money order DESIGN SIZE NAME ADDRESS Vintage Air Designs PO Box 2025 US Funds OnlyBellingham WA 98227-2025 No CODs Please FDIR6CT C ONNECTI0NRIC As sfms Hhblm DC/SP Engine bring competitive prices excellent quality engine market DCISP eagmnes have true ABC cylimler am piston dual ball bearing supported crankshaft dual crankcase webbing around crankshaft added strength am achnuerle boost porting easy adjust twin needle thai metering carb provides superior throttle transition engines idle like dream its quick break-in means no wasted flying time squared cylinder head provides surface area cooler runs 53 offers 50 use power 40/46 siz ease DCISP4O $7495 DC/SP46 $8995 DCISP53 $9995 See Local Hobby Shop Call 1-800-593-5250 Capstone R/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Scbrock RD Westerville OH 43081 RIone 614-899-6313 Fax 614-899-6070 January1995 23 4 DESIGNS careful will remove wrinkles will have covering job proud Flying covering trim place final assembly shift components necessary balance design does tend come out tail heavy prototype balances perfectly equipment mounted shown photos try fly airplane until balances move components needed until hangs level suspended beneath wing root line balance location shown model will fly better geared can type ferrite motors seven-cell battery built light equipped correct prop designed geared Astro Cobalt 05 class itself compared inexpensive motors optimum combination tested far motor eight-cell 1200-1700 mAH battery new Master Airscrew 11 x 7 Electric Series props So equipped Pussycat makes takeoffs mowed grass about fifty feet maintains level flight about half power opinion new Master Airscrew Electric props outperform competition local dealer doesnt stock Windsor Propeller Co Master Airscrew invites order direct call 916 631-8385 years seven-cell battery has considered standard small models because conmion inexpensive 12 volt DC input chargers will work higher cell counts nothing magic about seven cells 84 volts far Astro Cobalt 05 concerned Better-quality chargers will eventually need anyway seriously interested Electric flight handle higher cell counts easily slightly expensive plain vanilla jobs good example am familiar Astro Flight Model 1 lOXL works up 16 cells features peak detection automatic shutoff charging complete retails well STINSON SR-a 1/4 SCALE 9.1/4 SCALE 80 SCALE 100 Dave Lane Best Civilian OSM order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 24 Model Aviation offers laraest selection giant scale kits world under $100 Pay quality first time enjoy results Pussycat will good basic aerobatics although necessary pay attention getting step get good clean loops rolls level flight Should want bit aerobatic performance just substitute geared Astro Cobalt 15 12 cells improve aerobatic capability still alternate wing configuration shown plan increasing dihedral standard 100 130 roll rate markedly increased expense having airplane will bounce around wind same increased dihedral used very limited rudder throw order 1/4 inch way will provide stable model beginner has no help although again expense bounciness rough air Seeing believing say $995 plus $3 shipping insurance can buy 10-minute broadcast-quality video describing Pussycat prototype features lots closeups honest handsoff takeoff flyby several exciting flight sequences airplane turned loose against background high clouds Order Pussycat Trainer Videoland Productions 805 College Street Lacey WA 98503 Tel 206 491-1332 major credit cards accepted Washington residents please add 79% sales tax video will tell far about flying habits Pussycat can Order copy watch building airplane ary1995 25 See usattheWRAMS REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See us Show Lower level All valves feature exhaust speed control Toledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have independant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open ear down though main doors closedsuch B25 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inguirieswelcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
NO OCR TEXT 0 popularity Electric flight has increasing modelers discover its advantages cleanliness absence engine vibration freedom starting problems absence noise annoy neighbors jeopardize flying-site use Pussycat result effort improve situation regards trainers easy-flying sport models stable lightly loaded Electric sailplanes Old-Timers available good job beginner entirely own will fly hands off extended periods hard manage windy weather Several kits advertised Electric trainers will work married inexpensive six- seven-cell motors Consequently too small dont have enough power good performance wind say real world model beginner has help instructor has successfully soloed glider wants real takeoffs landings Its also Electric flier wants easy-flying design can flown safely having wait calm evening fun look well fly Pussycat can soloed bare minimum help wing area 485 square inches weight 31/2 pounds Pussycat designed fly smoothly rough air will balloon climb abruptly gust comes along coming out tight turu will allow relax does flying Pre-Construction Notes materials called out plan urge select balsa carefully prefer use Sig contest grade 4-6 pound balsa exclusively model like quality control weight get well worth slight extra cost Heavy wood can add much half pound design Likewise adhesives alike use Satellite City Hot 485 square inches 31/2 pounds Pussycat flies smoothly rough air Stuff UFO thin thick everything build Wing Your first step decide whether build standard low-dihedral high-dihedral wing have little flying experience just want good all-around sport model build 100 wing absolute beginner will flying airplane help build 130 wing use no /4 inch rudder throw way Cut W-l W-2 ribs noting W-ls must cut apart spar location allow plywood spar joiner inserted suggest make patterns thin plywood aluminum cut ribs directly around rather tracing cuttingthis accurate Stack ribs together using scrap spar stock alignment block-sand perfect match Cut spar joiners dihedral angle have chosen Build panel time Pin I8 square balsa spacer over plan marked pin piece 1/16 sheet rear lower /16 spar extending forward past leading edge cover piece waxed paper serves spacer during construction actual lower sheeting wont glued place until later Pin lower 3/~ square spar place fit two W-2 ribs position fit piece re top spar notches check spar assembly lies perpendicular board Continued page 19 16 Model Aviation leted Pussycat ready go dry late-summer grass flying field PussycatlBenjamin Continued page 16 Pin scrap 1/16 sheet between rear W-ls spacer glue ribs place lower spar sure angle inner W- 1 allow dihedral using template plan will very little gluing area W-is Add top spar followed top 1/16 sheet trailing edge Cut install 1/16 balsa spar webs sure made grain vertical glued rear face spars Glue /4 X /2 balsa leading edge place noting does contact W- Fit glue top LE sheet bevel front edge meets LE Add center section sheet between W back TE Unpin wing panel turn over pin back place top sheet spar securely against board Shim rear portion wing trailing edge supported parallel board Fit glue filler firm balsa between W- TE stiffen structure wing bolt will pass through add lower TE LE sheet center section sheet Remove panel board sand wing root surface W- 1 smooth square install plywood LE spar joiners Thin Hot Stuff UFO works well once satisfied alignment alternative can use slow setting epoxy watch weight aliphatic-resin glue Build second panel did first can build F panels separately join later prop up first panel correct dihedral angle build second panel onto Sand outer W-2s fiat rough-shape tip blocks balsa glue place point can final shaping wing Use block plane coarse paper sanding block carve tips leading edge shape finish progressively finer sandpaper Tail Surfaces plans largely self-explanatory Note /16 dowel elevator joiner assembled place elevators built R- 1 extended below lower edge vertical tail fir between top fuselage longerons strength ease alignment will have tapered rear time assembly after fuselage has built Fuselage Cut side frame parts formers side frames demand little extra care must make left right Begin right laying FS-1 place plan cutting gluing /16 square longerons diagonals verticals FS-4 fits between longerons tail FS-2 glued place over FS-i between longerons Add 1/ sheet triangular gusset wing trailing edge remove frame board left side same except FS-2 put place first along triangular gusset followed /16 square components FS-4 FS-1 added last Block-sand side flat trueinside out Assemble F-2 F-3 F-3A place side frames January1995 19 Wing construction top spar top TE sheet LE 1116 spar webs place Dihedral joiners 1/8 plywood Dihedral may increased 130 beginning fliers Wingtip block has attached rough-shaped Note vertical grain shear webs Vertical horizontal tail surfaces covered after attachment fuselage 0 using square certain perpendicular side Glue second side place again assuring both sides line up square other meet squarely tail Pinning assembly place over top elevation plan provides easy reference getting done right assembly still place plan add F-i noting no thrust offset Bevel inner surfaces sides tail will draw together measure 1/4 inch across outside Glue sides tail fit glue ii square crossmembers Note top /16 crosspieces inset allow top /16 square stringer lie flush longerons Cut stringer fit should end against front R- 1 plan faired fabric fillet covering job like photos show can glue stringer place itself urge try looks great no harder covering tail flat However prefer latter approach add extra piece re either side main stringer tail point inch ahead R- 1 provide attachment base covering Add F-IA /16 square nose stringer remove fuselage board Notch spruce battery tray rails will fit cutouts F-2 rails extend F-i back F-3 Install rails followed LGM Add crosspiece rear LGM attachment battery hatch hinges still have easy access inside nose sand flat outside surfaces LGM F-i Drill LGM 4-40 landing gear mounting bolts blind nuts trial-mount gear prototype uses stock Ace RC Alpha 15 unit part #25L85 should cost about $4 20 Model Aviation right fuselage side frames have assembled prepared accept farmers Triangle usea nrougnout tuselage construction check alignment sides formers NoTe posnions OT winasnieia braces battery tray rails 10-32 wing bolt insert Fuselage ready cover film fabric Fiberglass cowl available authorsee text rusernge inierior crowaea out Tunctional ICK box top Astro Model 205 speed control Type RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 611/2 inChes Motor size/type Geared Astro 05 15 Number channels Three Flying weight 31/2 lb Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film silk-and-dope RUDDER 4 LI1/AWR PUSNRWS 3/NSQ ALSA WRGERON DII9GON&LS nsmo CrI3ALT &EQRED 05 IU AS7O FfOtNT NAS1rR AIRSCRrW 11-7 ELECmIc PROP /-% SPINNER COOLIAIG AfR IWLC1S -k SHEET &9L$A 10-5280L1 4 74RE4DED INSERT F-f- EVBRO 7V PIOUNT $ /v *JREEL OPEN n ro An xr - /kR BAlSA SPARS ---- 4PALSASRqRWE 7 77 EAs9 &OLK TIP 2&LI6HTWI&AT WI4EEL PUdAJ&LL /2 8415R 7I 57DCKVEJSAdEp &QLSiq z COVERIN6 PORIIS FILLET k MOLbE1 COLL rRoM Fl OERGAS PCI4L flOS JSp PRUL RAiL 5 i~s&rpty mmRv nqy 0LI4RLAS sa QCEQLPIIAIS L& Likewise mark drill F-i AstroFlight plastic mount Cobalt 05 Install mount square per plans edge some photos indicate mount Astro Cobalt 15 externally identical can substituted easily should want use larger motor later blind nuts place can install /2-inch balsa triangle pieces between F-i F-2 followed balsa cross-grain covering 1/16 sheet top cowl skin Build battery hatch per plans making sure will swing open easily fit between bottom longerons hinged place Sand entire fuselage structure round edges longerons tail F-4s join lower edges nose F-2 forward rounded flow curve F- 1 dont afraid sand off enough wood get nice smooth transition Time fit wing place must now decide whether mount wing using dowel-and-bolt system shown photos rubber bands former neater aerodynamically efficient assures wing will always mounted exact alignment rubber-band method allows easy knock off event crash use bolt-on attachment pin wing place accurately can position drill through F-2 leading edge doubler short /6 dowel Remove wing glue dowel leading edge replace wing alignment fuselage mark drill 10-32 bolt through rear center section F 3A Open up hole F-3A threaded insert place remount wing check correct alignment wing mounted can build up windshield /6 square 1/16 sheet panels might prefer use wraparound plastic windshield will look better expense some durability am offering fiberglass copies turboprop-type cowl $14 plus $4 packing/shipping Send check Robert Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Tel 206 352-2602 Washington residents add $111 sales tax sorry no bank cards point prefer mount vertical horizontal tails alignment can done prior setting up controls covering airplane use iron-on covering prefer install tail components after covering trialmount now aware horizontal tail intended mounted slight positive incidence angle leading edge up slightly cut installed F-4s accurately will take care itself Make /s plywood battery tray servo mount tray Glue servo tray Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 192 0 Ur Ii I' iii SI ill III III dI 33 g1 ill 1l r lilli 31l1IiiiI j iI Ii IIIII r~I II 1h 3StII IL ii ISI 33 k55 IiiN 13 IS [jIji II Ill II i III is01~ 51JI ii 4 i II sits I Ii I1Ii -Oj IIiII ii II YQ-i OLJLJ --0 III SIi rIi 22 Model Aviation e mount rudder elevator servos install rudder elevator horns control connection choice used new Du-Bro Lazer Rods allowed tight slop-free installation no discernable distortion due temperature changes Add short lengths 1/4 square spruce above battery tray F-i hold front end tray place drill install screws per plan trial-fit motor battery Add /16 square cowl mounting flanges F-i trim cowl fit trial-mount motor place can get good fit spinner Install test rest radio power system cutting adjusting will done before covering place Covering Use what works best anything iron-on film good old silk-and-dope will work Pussycat Regardless material choose urge try faired fabric fillet shown photos fuselage vertical tail meet Heres works Cover horizontal tail first fuselage bottom Lay fuselage vertical fin permanently attached its side cut piece material side covers entire side F- 1 tail including fin lots overhang grab hold Trim slot material will fit exactly around root horizontal tail iron covering place point go along entire vertical tail trailing edge gently pulled tight F 1 Iron down along rear six inches lower longeron top fin pulling tight gently smoothing go Now comes good part Pull covering tight dare across curve fin leading edge dorsal fin come together start ironing down along dorsal stringer remaining edges Repeat process other side keeping wide overlap possible along top edges Trim care re seal edges shrink everything * * OIJFIISIItIINDINl T siliflis * * CIVILIAN SPITFIRE P-40 MUSTANG MUSTANG II drawn designs screenprinted front heavy weight cotton/poly blend white T-Shirts $1000 Youth Sizes ML 10-1214-16 $1200 Adult Sizes5M LXLXXL 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 WA state residents add 78% sales tax ALL ORDERS ADD $300 FOR POSTAGE Please send check money order DESIGN SIZE NAME ADDRESS Vintage Air Designs PO Box 2025 US Funds OnlyBellingham WA 98227-2025 No CODs Please FDIR6CT C ONNECTI0NRIC As sfms Hhblm DC/SP Engine bring competitive prices excellent quality engine market DCISP eagmnes have true ABC cylimler am piston dual ball bearing supported crankshaft dual crankcase webbing around crankshaft added strength am achnuerle boost porting easy adjust twin needle thai metering carb provides superior throttle transition engines idle like dream its quick break-in means no wasted flying time squared cylinder head provides surface area cooler runs 53 offers 50 use power 40/46 siz ease DCISP4O $7495 DC/SP46 $8995 DCISP53 $9995 See Local Hobby Shop Call 1-800-593-5250 Capstone R/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Scbrock RD Westerville OH 43081 RIone 614-899-6313 Fax 614-899-6070 January1995 23 4 DESIGNS careful will remove wrinkles will have covering job proud Flying covering trim place final assembly shift components necessary balance design does tend come out tail heavy prototype balances perfectly equipment mounted shown photos try fly airplane until balances move components needed until hangs level suspended beneath wing root line balance location shown model will fly better geared can type ferrite motors seven-cell battery built light equipped correct prop designed geared Astro Cobalt 05 class itself compared inexpensive motors optimum combination tested far motor eight-cell 1200-1700 mAH battery new Master Airscrew 11 x 7 Electric Series props So equipped Pussycat makes takeoffs mowed grass about fifty feet maintains level flight about half power opinion new Master Airscrew Electric props outperform competition local dealer doesnt stock Windsor Propeller Co Master Airscrew invites order direct call 916 631-8385 years seven-cell battery has considered standard small models because conmion inexpensive 12 volt DC input chargers will work higher cell counts nothing magic about seven cells 84 volts far Astro Cobalt 05 concerned Better-quality chargers will eventually need anyway seriously interested Electric flight handle higher cell counts easily slightly expensive plain vanilla jobs good example am familiar Astro Flight Model 1 lOXL works up 16 cells features peak detection automatic shutoff charging complete retails well STINSON SR-a 1/4 SCALE 9.1/4 SCALE 80 SCALE 100 Dave Lane Best Civilian OSM order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 24 Model Aviation offers laraest selection giant scale kits world under $100 Pay quality first time enjoy results Pussycat will good basic aerobatics although necessary pay attention getting step get good clean loops rolls level flight Should want bit aerobatic performance just substitute geared Astro Cobalt 15 12 cells improve aerobatic capability still alternate wing configuration shown plan increasing dihedral standard 100 130 roll rate markedly increased expense having airplane will bounce around wind same increased dihedral used very limited rudder throw order 1/4 inch way will provide stable model beginner has no help although again expense bounciness rough air Seeing believing say $995 plus $3 shipping insurance can buy 10-minute broadcast-quality video describing Pussycat prototype features lots closeups honest handsoff takeoff flyby several exciting flight sequences airplane turned loose against background high clouds Order Pussycat Trainer Videoland Productions 805 College Street Lacey WA 98503 Tel 206 491-1332 major credit cards accepted Washington residents please add 79% sales tax video will tell far about flying habits Pussycat can Order copy watch building airplane ary1995 25 See usattheWRAMS REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See us Show Lower level All valves feature exhaust speed control Toledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have independant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open ear down though main doors closedsuch B25 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inguirieswelcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
NO OCR TEXT 0 popularity Electric flight has increasing modelers discover its advantages cleanliness absence engine vibration freedom starting problems absence noise annoy neighbors jeopardize flying-site use Pussycat result effort improve situation regards trainers easy-flying sport models stable lightly loaded Electric sailplanes Old-Timers available good job beginner entirely own will fly hands off extended periods hard manage windy weather Several kits advertised Electric trainers will work married inexpensive six- seven-cell motors Consequently too small dont have enough power good performance wind say real world model beginner has help instructor has successfully soloed glider wants real takeoffs landings Its also Electric flier wants easy-flying design can flown safely having wait calm evening fun look well fly Pussycat can soloed bare minimum help wing area 485 square inches weight 31/2 pounds Pussycat designed fly smoothly rough air will balloon climb abruptly gust comes along coming out tight turu will allow relax does flying Pre-Construction Notes materials called out plan urge select balsa carefully prefer use Sig contest grade 4-6 pound balsa exclusively model like quality control weight get well worth slight extra cost Heavy wood can add much half pound design Likewise adhesives alike use Satellite City Hot 485 square inches 31/2 pounds Pussycat flies smoothly rough air Stuff UFO thin thick everything build Wing Your first step decide whether build standard low-dihedral high-dihedral wing have little flying experience just want good all-around sport model build 100 wing absolute beginner will flying airplane help build 130 wing use no /4 inch rudder throw way Cut W-l W-2 ribs noting W-ls must cut apart spar location allow plywood spar joiner inserted suggest make patterns thin plywood aluminum cut ribs directly around rather tracing cuttingthis accurate Stack ribs together using scrap spar stock alignment block-sand perfect match Cut spar joiners dihedral angle have chosen Build panel time Pin I8 square balsa spacer over plan marked pin piece 1/16 sheet rear lower /16 spar extending forward past leading edge cover piece waxed paper serves spacer during construction actual lower sheeting wont glued place until later Pin lower 3/~ square spar place fit two W-2 ribs position fit piece re top spar notches check spar assembly lies perpendicular board Continued page 19 16 Model Aviation leted Pussycat ready go dry late-summer grass flying field PussycatlBenjamin Continued page 16 Pin scrap 1/16 sheet between rear W-ls spacer glue ribs place lower spar sure angle inner W- 1 allow dihedral using template plan will very little gluing area W-is Add top spar followed top 1/16 sheet trailing edge Cut install 1/16 balsa spar webs sure made grain vertical glued rear face spars Glue /4 X /2 balsa leading edge place noting does contact W- Fit glue top LE sheet bevel front edge meets LE Add center section sheet between W back TE Unpin wing panel turn over pin back place top sheet spar securely against board Shim rear portion wing trailing edge supported parallel board Fit glue filler firm balsa between W- TE stiffen structure wing bolt will pass through add lower TE LE sheet center section sheet Remove panel board sand wing root surface W- 1 smooth square install plywood LE spar joiners Thin Hot Stuff UFO works well once satisfied alignment alternative can use slow setting epoxy watch weight aliphatic-resin glue Build second panel did first can build F panels separately join later prop up first panel correct dihedral angle build second panel onto Sand outer W-2s fiat rough-shape tip blocks balsa glue place point can final shaping wing Use block plane coarse paper sanding block carve tips leading edge shape finish progressively finer sandpaper Tail Surfaces plans largely self-explanatory Note /16 dowel elevator joiner assembled place elevators built R- 1 extended below lower edge vertical tail fir between top fuselage longerons strength ease alignment will have tapered rear time assembly after fuselage has built Fuselage Cut side frame parts formers side frames demand little extra care must make left right Begin right laying FS-1 place plan cutting gluing /16 square longerons diagonals verticals FS-4 fits between longerons tail FS-2 glued place over FS-i between longerons Add 1/ sheet triangular gusset wing trailing edge remove frame board left side same except FS-2 put place first along triangular gusset followed /16 square components FS-4 FS-1 added last Block-sand side flat trueinside out Assemble F-2 F-3 F-3A place side frames January1995 19 Wing construction top spar top TE sheet LE 1116 spar webs place Dihedral joiners 1/8 plywood Dihedral may increased 130 beginning fliers Wingtip block has attached rough-shaped Note vertical grain shear webs Vertical horizontal tail surfaces covered after attachment fuselage 0 using square certain perpendicular side Glue second side place again assuring both sides line up square other meet squarely tail Pinning assembly place over top elevation plan provides easy reference getting done right assembly still place plan add F-i noting no thrust offset Bevel inner surfaces sides tail will draw together measure 1/4 inch across outside Glue sides tail fit glue ii square crossmembers Note top /16 crosspieces inset allow top /16 square stringer lie flush longerons Cut stringer fit should end against front R- 1 plan faired fabric fillet covering job like photos show can glue stringer place itself urge try looks great no harder covering tail flat However prefer latter approach add extra piece re either side main stringer tail point inch ahead R- 1 provide attachment base covering Add F-IA /16 square nose stringer remove fuselage board Notch spruce battery tray rails will fit cutouts F-2 rails extend F-i back F-3 Install rails followed LGM Add crosspiece rear LGM attachment battery hatch hinges still have easy access inside nose sand flat outside surfaces LGM F-i Drill LGM 4-40 landing gear mounting bolts blind nuts trial-mount gear prototype uses stock Ace RC Alpha 15 unit part #25L85 should cost about $4 20 Model Aviation right fuselage side frames have assembled prepared accept farmers Triangle usea nrougnout tuselage construction check alignment sides formers NoTe posnions OT winasnieia braces battery tray rails 10-32 wing bolt insert Fuselage ready cover film fabric Fiberglass cowl available authorsee text rusernge inierior crowaea out Tunctional ICK box top Astro Model 205 speed control Type RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 611/2 inChes Motor size/type Geared Astro 05 15 Number channels Three Flying weight 31/2 lb Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film silk-and-dope RUDDER 4 LI1/AWR PUSNRWS 3/NSQ ALSA WRGERON DII9GON&LS nsmo CrI3ALT &EQRED 05 IU AS7O FfOtNT NAS1rR AIRSCRrW 11-7 ELECmIc PROP /-% SPINNER COOLIAIG AfR IWLC1S -k SHEET &9L$A 10-5280L1 4 74RE4DED INSERT F-f- EVBRO 7V PIOUNT $ /v *JREEL OPEN n ro An xr - /kR BAlSA SPARS ---- 4PALSASRqRWE 7 77 EAs9 &OLK TIP 2&LI6HTWI&AT WI4EEL PUdAJ&LL /2 8415R 7I 57DCKVEJSAdEp &QLSiq z COVERIN6 PORIIS FILLET k MOLbE1 COLL rRoM Fl OERGAS PCI4L flOS JSp PRUL RAiL 5 i~s&rpty mmRv nqy 0LI4RLAS sa QCEQLPIIAIS L& Likewise mark drill F-i AstroFlight plastic mount Cobalt 05 Install mount square per plans edge some photos indicate mount Astro Cobalt 15 externally identical can substituted easily should want use larger motor later blind nuts place can install /2-inch balsa triangle pieces between F-i F-2 followed balsa cross-grain covering 1/16 sheet top cowl skin Build battery hatch per plans making sure will swing open easily fit between bottom longerons hinged place Sand entire fuselage structure round edges longerons tail F-4s join lower edges nose F-2 forward rounded flow curve F- 1 dont afraid sand off enough wood get nice smooth transition Time fit wing place must now decide whether mount wing using dowel-and-bolt system shown photos rubber bands former neater aerodynamically efficient assures wing will always mounted exact alignment rubber-band method allows easy knock off event crash use bolt-on attachment pin wing place accurately can position drill through F-2 leading edge doubler short /6 dowel Remove wing glue dowel leading edge replace wing alignment fuselage mark drill 10-32 bolt through rear center section F 3A Open up hole F-3A threaded insert place remount wing check correct alignment wing mounted can build up windshield /6 square 1/16 sheet panels might prefer use wraparound plastic windshield will look better expense some durability am offering fiberglass copies turboprop-type cowl $14 plus $4 packing/shipping Send check Robert Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Tel 206 352-2602 Washington residents add $111 sales tax sorry no bank cards point prefer mount vertical horizontal tails alignment can done prior setting up controls covering airplane use iron-on covering prefer install tail components after covering trialmount now aware horizontal tail intended mounted slight positive incidence angle leading edge up slightly cut installed F-4s accurately will take care itself Make /s plywood battery tray servo mount tray Glue servo tray Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 192 0 Ur Ii I' iii SI ill III III dI 33 g1 ill 1l r lilli 31l1IiiiI j iI Ii IIIII r~I II 1h 3StII IL ii ISI 33 k55 IiiN 13 IS [jIji II Ill II i III is01~ 51JI ii 4 i II sits I Ii I1Ii -Oj IIiII ii II YQ-i OLJLJ --0 III SIi rIi 22 Model Aviation e mount rudder elevator servos install rudder elevator horns control connection choice used new Du-Bro Lazer Rods allowed tight slop-free installation no discernable distortion due temperature changes Add short lengths 1/4 square spruce above battery tray F-i hold front end tray place drill install screws per plan trial-fit motor battery Add /16 square cowl mounting flanges F-i trim cowl fit trial-mount motor place can get good fit spinner Install test rest radio power system cutting adjusting will done before covering place Covering Use what works best anything iron-on film good old silk-and-dope will work Pussycat Regardless material choose urge try faired fabric fillet shown photos fuselage vertical tail meet Heres works Cover horizontal tail first fuselage bottom Lay fuselage vertical fin permanently attached its side cut piece material side covers entire side F- 1 tail including fin lots overhang grab hold Trim slot material will fit exactly around root horizontal tail iron covering place point go along entire vertical tail trailing edge gently pulled tight F 1 Iron down along rear six inches lower longeron top fin pulling tight gently smoothing go Now comes good part Pull covering tight dare across curve fin leading edge dorsal fin come together start ironing down along dorsal stringer remaining edges Repeat process other side keeping wide overlap possible along top edges Trim care re seal edges shrink everything * * OIJFIISIItIINDINl T siliflis * * CIVILIAN SPITFIRE P-40 MUSTANG MUSTANG II drawn designs screenprinted front heavy weight cotton/poly blend white T-Shirts $1000 Youth Sizes ML 10-1214-16 $1200 Adult Sizes5M LXLXXL 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 WA state residents add 78% sales tax ALL ORDERS ADD $300 FOR POSTAGE Please send check money order DESIGN SIZE NAME ADDRESS Vintage Air Designs PO Box 2025 US Funds OnlyBellingham WA 98227-2025 No CODs Please FDIR6CT C ONNECTI0NRIC As sfms Hhblm DC/SP Engine bring competitive prices excellent quality engine market DCISP eagmnes have true ABC cylimler am piston dual ball bearing supported crankshaft dual crankcase webbing around crankshaft added strength am achnuerle boost porting easy adjust twin needle thai metering carb provides superior throttle transition engines idle like dream its quick break-in means no wasted flying time squared cylinder head provides surface area cooler runs 53 offers 50 use power 40/46 siz ease DCISP4O $7495 DC/SP46 $8995 DCISP53 $9995 See Local Hobby Shop Call 1-800-593-5250 Capstone R/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Scbrock RD Westerville OH 43081 RIone 614-899-6313 Fax 614-899-6070 January1995 23 4 DESIGNS careful will remove wrinkles will have covering job proud Flying covering trim place final assembly shift components necessary balance design does tend come out tail heavy prototype balances perfectly equipment mounted shown photos try fly airplane until balances move components needed until hangs level suspended beneath wing root line balance location shown model will fly better geared can type ferrite motors seven-cell battery built light equipped correct prop designed geared Astro Cobalt 05 class itself compared inexpensive motors optimum combination tested far motor eight-cell 1200-1700 mAH battery new Master Airscrew 11 x 7 Electric Series props So equipped Pussycat makes takeoffs mowed grass about fifty feet maintains level flight about half power opinion new Master Airscrew Electric props outperform competition local dealer doesnt stock Windsor Propeller Co Master Airscrew invites order direct call 916 631-8385 years seven-cell battery has considered standard small models because conmion inexpensive 12 volt DC input chargers will work higher cell counts nothing magic about seven cells 84 volts far Astro Cobalt 05 concerned Better-quality chargers will eventually need anyway seriously interested Electric flight handle higher cell counts easily slightly expensive plain vanilla jobs good example am familiar Astro Flight Model 1 lOXL works up 16 cells features peak detection automatic shutoff charging complete retails well STINSON SR-a 1/4 SCALE 9.1/4 SCALE 80 SCALE 100 Dave Lane Best Civilian OSM order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 24 Model Aviation offers laraest selection giant scale kits world under $100 Pay quality first time enjoy results Pussycat will good basic aerobatics although necessary pay attention getting step get good clean loops rolls level flight Should want bit aerobatic performance just substitute geared Astro Cobalt 15 12 cells improve aerobatic capability still alternate wing configuration shown plan increasing dihedral standard 100 130 roll rate markedly increased expense having airplane will bounce around wind same increased dihedral used very limited rudder throw order 1/4 inch way will provide stable model beginner has no help although again expense bounciness rough air Seeing believing say $995 plus $3 shipping insurance can buy 10-minute broadcast-quality video describing Pussycat prototype features lots closeups honest handsoff takeoff flyby several exciting flight sequences airplane turned loose against background high clouds Order Pussycat Trainer Videoland Productions 805 College Street Lacey WA 98503 Tel 206 491-1332 major credit cards accepted Washington residents please add 79% sales tax video will tell far about flying habits Pussycat can Order copy watch building airplane ary1995 25 See usattheWRAMS REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See us Show Lower level All valves feature exhaust speed control Toledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have independant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open ear down though main doors closedsuch B25 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inguirieswelcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
NO OCR TEXT 0 popularity Electric flight has increasing modelers discover its advantages cleanliness absence engine vibration freedom starting problems absence noise annoy neighbors jeopardize flying-site use Pussycat result effort improve situation regards trainers easy-flying sport models stable lightly loaded Electric sailplanes Old-Timers available good job beginner entirely own will fly hands off extended periods hard manage windy weather Several kits advertised Electric trainers will work married inexpensive six- seven-cell motors Consequently too small dont have enough power good performance wind say real world model beginner has help instructor has successfully soloed glider wants real takeoffs landings Its also Electric flier wants easy-flying design can flown safely having wait calm evening fun look well fly Pussycat can soloed bare minimum help wing area 485 square inches weight 31/2 pounds Pussycat designed fly smoothly rough air will balloon climb abruptly gust comes along coming out tight turu will allow relax does flying Pre-Construction Notes materials called out plan urge select balsa carefully prefer use Sig contest grade 4-6 pound balsa exclusively model like quality control weight get well worth slight extra cost Heavy wood can add much half pound design Likewise adhesives alike use Satellite City Hot 485 square inches 31/2 pounds Pussycat flies smoothly rough air Stuff UFO thin thick everything build Wing Your first step decide whether build standard low-dihedral high-dihedral wing have little flying experience just want good all-around sport model build 100 wing absolute beginner will flying airplane help build 130 wing use no /4 inch rudder throw way Cut W-l W-2 ribs noting W-ls must cut apart spar location allow plywood spar joiner inserted suggest make patterns thin plywood aluminum cut ribs directly around rather tracing cuttingthis accurate Stack ribs together using scrap spar stock alignment block-sand perfect match Cut spar joiners dihedral angle have chosen Build panel time Pin I8 square balsa spacer over plan marked pin piece 1/16 sheet rear lower /16 spar extending forward past leading edge cover piece waxed paper serves spacer during construction actual lower sheeting wont glued place until later Pin lower 3/~ square spar place fit two W-2 ribs position fit piece re top spar notches check spar assembly lies perpendicular board Continued page 19 16 Model Aviation leted Pussycat ready go dry late-summer grass flying field PussycatlBenjamin Continued page 16 Pin scrap 1/16 sheet between rear W-ls spacer glue ribs place lower spar sure angle inner W- 1 allow dihedral using template plan will very little gluing area W-is Add top spar followed top 1/16 sheet trailing edge Cut install 1/16 balsa spar webs sure made grain vertical glued rear face spars Glue /4 X /2 balsa leading edge place noting does contact W- Fit glue top LE sheet bevel front edge meets LE Add center section sheet between W back TE Unpin wing panel turn over pin back place top sheet spar securely against board Shim rear portion wing trailing edge supported parallel board Fit glue filler firm balsa between W- TE stiffen structure wing bolt will pass through add lower TE LE sheet center section sheet Remove panel board sand wing root surface W- 1 smooth square install plywood LE spar joiners Thin Hot Stuff UFO works well once satisfied alignment alternative can use slow setting epoxy watch weight aliphatic-resin glue Build second panel did first can build F panels separately join later prop up first panel correct dihedral angle build second panel onto Sand outer W-2s fiat rough-shape tip blocks balsa glue place point can final shaping wing Use block plane coarse paper sanding block carve tips leading edge shape finish progressively finer sandpaper Tail Surfaces plans largely self-explanatory Note /16 dowel elevator joiner assembled place elevators built R- 1 extended below lower edge vertical tail fir between top fuselage longerons strength ease alignment will have tapered rear time assembly after fuselage has built Fuselage Cut side frame parts formers side frames demand little extra care must make left right Begin right laying FS-1 place plan cutting gluing /16 square longerons diagonals verticals FS-4 fits between longerons tail FS-2 glued place over FS-i between longerons Add 1/ sheet triangular gusset wing trailing edge remove frame board left side same except FS-2 put place first along triangular gusset followed /16 square components FS-4 FS-1 added last Block-sand side flat trueinside out Assemble F-2 F-3 F-3A place side frames January1995 19 Wing construction top spar top TE sheet LE 1116 spar webs place Dihedral joiners 1/8 plywood Dihedral may increased 130 beginning fliers Wingtip block has attached rough-shaped Note vertical grain shear webs Vertical horizontal tail surfaces covered after attachment fuselage 0 using square certain perpendicular side Glue second side place again assuring both sides line up square other meet squarely tail Pinning assembly place over top elevation plan provides easy reference getting done right assembly still place plan add F-i noting no thrust offset Bevel inner surfaces sides tail will draw together measure 1/4 inch across outside Glue sides tail fit glue ii square crossmembers Note top /16 crosspieces inset allow top /16 square stringer lie flush longerons Cut stringer fit should end against front R- 1 plan faired fabric fillet covering job like photos show can glue stringer place itself urge try looks great no harder covering tail flat However prefer latter approach add extra piece re either side main stringer tail point inch ahead R- 1 provide attachment base covering Add F-IA /16 square nose stringer remove fuselage board Notch spruce battery tray rails will fit cutouts F-2 rails extend F-i back F-3 Install rails followed LGM Add crosspiece rear LGM attachment battery hatch hinges still have easy access inside nose sand flat outside surfaces LGM F-i Drill LGM 4-40 landing gear mounting bolts blind nuts trial-mount gear prototype uses stock Ace RC Alpha 15 unit part #25L85 should cost about $4 20 Model Aviation right fuselage side frames have assembled prepared accept farmers Triangle usea nrougnout tuselage construction check alignment sides formers NoTe posnions OT winasnieia braces battery tray rails 10-32 wing bolt insert Fuselage ready cover film fabric Fiberglass cowl available authorsee text rusernge inierior crowaea out Tunctional ICK box top Astro Model 205 speed control Type RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 611/2 inChes Motor size/type Geared Astro 05 15 Number channels Three Flying weight 31/2 lb Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film silk-and-dope RUDDER 4 LI1/AWR PUSNRWS 3/NSQ ALSA WRGERON DII9GON&LS nsmo CrI3ALT &EQRED 05 IU AS7O FfOtNT NAS1rR AIRSCRrW 11-7 ELECmIc PROP /-% SPINNER COOLIAIG AfR IWLC1S -k SHEET &9L$A 10-5280L1 4 74RE4DED INSERT F-f- EVBRO 7V PIOUNT $ /v *JREEL OPEN n ro An xr - /kR BAlSA SPARS ---- 4PALSASRqRWE 7 77 EAs9 &OLK TIP 2&LI6HTWI&AT WI4EEL PUdAJ&LL /2 8415R 7I 57DCKVEJSAdEp &QLSiq z COVERIN6 PORIIS FILLET k MOLbE1 COLL rRoM Fl OERGAS PCI4L flOS JSp PRUL RAiL 5 i~s&rpty mmRv nqy 0LI4RLAS sa QCEQLPIIAIS L& Likewise mark drill F-i AstroFlight plastic mount Cobalt 05 Install mount square per plans edge some photos indicate mount Astro Cobalt 15 externally identical can substituted easily should want use larger motor later blind nuts place can install /2-inch balsa triangle pieces between F-i F-2 followed balsa cross-grain covering 1/16 sheet top cowl skin Build battery hatch per plans making sure will swing open easily fit between bottom longerons hinged place Sand entire fuselage structure round edges longerons tail F-4s join lower edges nose F-2 forward rounded flow curve F- 1 dont afraid sand off enough wood get nice smooth transition Time fit wing place must now decide whether mount wing using dowel-and-bolt system shown photos rubber bands former neater aerodynamically efficient assures wing will always mounted exact alignment rubber-band method allows easy knock off event crash use bolt-on attachment pin wing place accurately can position drill through F-2 leading edge doubler short /6 dowel Remove wing glue dowel leading edge replace wing alignment fuselage mark drill 10-32 bolt through rear center section F 3A Open up hole F-3A threaded insert place remount wing check correct alignment wing mounted can build up windshield /6 square 1/16 sheet panels might prefer use wraparound plastic windshield will look better expense some durability am offering fiberglass copies turboprop-type cowl $14 plus $4 packing/shipping Send check Robert Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Tel 206 352-2602 Washington residents add $111 sales tax sorry no bank cards point prefer mount vertical horizontal tails alignment can done prior setting up controls covering airplane use iron-on covering prefer install tail components after covering trialmount now aware horizontal tail intended mounted slight positive incidence angle leading edge up slightly cut installed F-4s accurately will take care itself Make /s plywood battery tray servo mount tray Glue servo tray Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 192 0 Ur Ii I' iii SI ill III III dI 33 g1 ill 1l r lilli 31l1IiiiI j iI Ii IIIII r~I II 1h 3StII IL ii ISI 33 k55 IiiN 13 IS [jIji II Ill II i III is01~ 51JI ii 4 i II sits I Ii I1Ii -Oj IIiII ii II YQ-i OLJLJ --0 III SIi rIi 22 Model Aviation e mount rudder elevator servos install rudder elevator horns control connection choice used new Du-Bro Lazer Rods allowed tight slop-free installation no discernable distortion due temperature changes Add short lengths 1/4 square spruce above battery tray F-i hold front end tray place drill install screws per plan trial-fit motor battery Add /16 square cowl mounting flanges F-i trim cowl fit trial-mount motor place can get good fit spinner Install test rest radio power system cutting adjusting will done before covering place Covering Use what works best anything iron-on film good old silk-and-dope will work Pussycat Regardless material choose urge try faired fabric fillet shown photos fuselage vertical tail meet Heres works Cover horizontal tail first fuselage bottom Lay fuselage vertical fin permanently attached its side cut piece material side covers entire side F- 1 tail including fin lots overhang grab hold Trim slot material will fit exactly around root horizontal tail iron covering place point go along entire vertical tail trailing edge gently pulled tight F 1 Iron down along rear six inches lower longeron top fin pulling tight gently smoothing go Now comes good part Pull covering tight dare across curve fin leading edge dorsal fin come together start ironing down along dorsal stringer remaining edges Repeat process other side keeping wide overlap possible along top edges Trim care re seal edges shrink everything * * OIJFIISIItIINDINl T siliflis * * CIVILIAN SPITFIRE P-40 MUSTANG MUSTANG II drawn designs screenprinted front heavy weight cotton/poly blend white T-Shirts $1000 Youth Sizes ML 10-1214-16 $1200 Adult Sizes5M LXLXXL 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 WA state residents add 78% sales tax ALL ORDERS ADD $300 FOR POSTAGE Please send check money order DESIGN SIZE NAME ADDRESS Vintage Air Designs PO Box 2025 US Funds OnlyBellingham WA 98227-2025 No CODs Please FDIR6CT C ONNECTI0NRIC As sfms Hhblm DC/SP Engine bring competitive prices excellent quality engine market DCISP eagmnes have true ABC cylimler am piston dual ball bearing supported crankshaft dual crankcase webbing around crankshaft added strength am achnuerle boost porting easy adjust twin needle thai metering carb provides superior throttle transition engines idle like dream its quick break-in means no wasted flying time squared cylinder head provides surface area cooler runs 53 offers 50 use power 40/46 siz ease DCISP4O $7495 DC/SP46 $8995 DCISP53 $9995 See Local Hobby Shop Call 1-800-593-5250 Capstone R/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Scbrock RD Westerville OH 43081 RIone 614-899-6313 Fax 614-899-6070 January1995 23 4 DESIGNS careful will remove wrinkles will have covering job proud Flying covering trim place final assembly shift components necessary balance design does tend come out tail heavy prototype balances perfectly equipment mounted shown photos try fly airplane until balances move components needed until hangs level suspended beneath wing root line balance location shown model will fly better geared can type ferrite motors seven-cell battery built light equipped correct prop designed geared Astro Cobalt 05 class itself compared inexpensive motors optimum combination tested far motor eight-cell 1200-1700 mAH battery new Master Airscrew 11 x 7 Electric Series props So equipped Pussycat makes takeoffs mowed grass about fifty feet maintains level flight about half power opinion new Master Airscrew Electric props outperform competition local dealer doesnt stock Windsor Propeller Co Master Airscrew invites order direct call 916 631-8385 years seven-cell battery has considered standard small models because conmion inexpensive 12 volt DC input chargers will work higher cell counts nothing magic about seven cells 84 volts far Astro Cobalt 05 concerned Better-quality chargers will eventually need anyway seriously interested Electric flight handle higher cell counts easily slightly expensive plain vanilla jobs good example am familiar Astro Flight Model 1 lOXL works up 16 cells features peak detection automatic shutoff charging complete retails well STINSON SR-a 1/4 SCALE 9.1/4 SCALE 80 SCALE 100 Dave Lane Best Civilian OSM order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 24 Model Aviation offers laraest selection giant scale kits world under $100 Pay quality first time enjoy results Pussycat will good basic aerobatics although necessary pay attention getting step get good clean loops rolls level flight Should want bit aerobatic performance just substitute geared Astro Cobalt 15 12 cells improve aerobatic capability still alternate wing configuration shown plan increasing dihedral standard 100 130 roll rate markedly increased expense having airplane will bounce around wind same increased dihedral used very limited rudder throw order 1/4 inch way will provide stable model beginner has no help although again expense bounciness rough air Seeing believing say $995 plus $3 shipping insurance can buy 10-minute broadcast-quality video describing Pussycat prototype features lots closeups honest handsoff takeoff flyby several exciting flight sequences airplane turned loose against background high clouds Order Pussycat Trainer Videoland Productions 805 College Street Lacey WA 98503 Tel 206 491-1332 major credit cards accepted Washington residents please add 79% sales tax video will tell far about flying habits Pussycat can Order copy watch building airplane ary1995 25 See usattheWRAMS REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See us Show Lower level All valves feature exhaust speed control Toledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have independant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open ear down though main doors closedsuch B25 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inguirieswelcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
NO OCR TEXT 0 popularity Electric flight has increasing modelers discover its advantages cleanliness absence engine vibration freedom starting problems absence noise annoy neighbors jeopardize flying-site use Pussycat result effort improve situation regards trainers easy-flying sport models stable lightly loaded Electric sailplanes Old-Timers available good job beginner entirely own will fly hands off extended periods hard manage windy weather Several kits advertised Electric trainers will work married inexpensive six- seven-cell motors Consequently too small dont have enough power good performance wind say real world model beginner has help instructor has successfully soloed glider wants real takeoffs landings Its also Electric flier wants easy-flying design can flown safely having wait calm evening fun look well fly Pussycat can soloed bare minimum help wing area 485 square inches weight 31/2 pounds Pussycat designed fly smoothly rough air will balloon climb abruptly gust comes along coming out tight turu will allow relax does flying Pre-Construction Notes materials called out plan urge select balsa carefully prefer use Sig contest grade 4-6 pound balsa exclusively model like quality control weight get well worth slight extra cost Heavy wood can add much half pound design Likewise adhesives alike use Satellite City Hot 485 square inches 31/2 pounds Pussycat flies smoothly rough air Stuff UFO thin thick everything build Wing Your first step decide whether build standard low-dihedral high-dihedral wing have little flying experience just want good all-around sport model build 100 wing absolute beginner will flying airplane help build 130 wing use no /4 inch rudder throw way Cut W-l W-2 ribs noting W-ls must cut apart spar location allow plywood spar joiner inserted suggest make patterns thin plywood aluminum cut ribs directly around rather tracing cuttingthis accurate Stack ribs together using scrap spar stock alignment block-sand perfect match Cut spar joiners dihedral angle have chosen Build panel time Pin I8 square balsa spacer over plan marked pin piece 1/16 sheet rear lower /16 spar extending forward past leading edge cover piece waxed paper serves spacer during construction actual lower sheeting wont glued place until later Pin lower 3/~ square spar place fit two W-2 ribs position fit piece re top spar notches check spar assembly lies perpendicular board Continued page 19 16 Model Aviation leted Pussycat ready go dry late-summer grass flying field PussycatlBenjamin Continued page 16 Pin scrap 1/16 sheet between rear W-ls spacer glue ribs place lower spar sure angle inner W- 1 allow dihedral using template plan will very little gluing area W-is Add top spar followed top 1/16 sheet trailing edge Cut install 1/16 balsa spar webs sure made grain vertical glued rear face spars Glue /4 X /2 balsa leading edge place noting does contact W- Fit glue top LE sheet bevel front edge meets LE Add center section sheet between W back TE Unpin wing panel turn over pin back place top sheet spar securely against board Shim rear portion wing trailing edge supported parallel board Fit glue filler firm balsa between W- TE stiffen structure wing bolt will pass through add lower TE LE sheet center section sheet Remove panel board sand wing root surface W- 1 smooth square install plywood LE spar joiners Thin Hot Stuff UFO works well once satisfied alignment alternative can use slow setting epoxy watch weight aliphatic-resin glue Build second panel did first can build F panels separately join later prop up first panel correct dihedral angle build second panel onto Sand outer W-2s fiat rough-shape tip blocks balsa glue place point can final shaping wing Use block plane coarse paper sanding block carve tips leading edge shape finish progressively finer sandpaper Tail Surfaces plans largely self-explanatory Note /16 dowel elevator joiner assembled place elevators built R- 1 extended below lower edge vertical tail fir between top fuselage longerons strength ease alignment will have tapered rear time assembly after fuselage has built Fuselage Cut side frame parts formers side frames demand little extra care must make left right Begin right laying FS-1 place plan cutting gluing /16 square longerons diagonals verticals FS-4 fits between longerons tail FS-2 glued place over FS-i between longerons Add 1/ sheet triangular gusset wing trailing edge remove frame board left side same except FS-2 put place first along triangular gusset followed /16 square components FS-4 FS-1 added last Block-sand side flat trueinside out Assemble F-2 F-3 F-3A place side frames January1995 19 Wing construction top spar top TE sheet LE 1116 spar webs place Dihedral joiners 1/8 plywood Dihedral may increased 130 beginning fliers Wingtip block has attached rough-shaped Note vertical grain shear webs Vertical horizontal tail surfaces covered after attachment fuselage 0 using square certain perpendicular side Glue second side place again assuring both sides line up square other meet squarely tail Pinning assembly place over top elevation plan provides easy reference getting done right assembly still place plan add F-i noting no thrust offset Bevel inner surfaces sides tail will draw together measure 1/4 inch across outside Glue sides tail fit glue ii square crossmembers Note top /16 crosspieces inset allow top /16 square stringer lie flush longerons Cut stringer fit should end against front R- 1 plan faired fabric fillet covering job like photos show can glue stringer place itself urge try looks great no harder covering tail flat However prefer latter approach add extra piece re either side main stringer tail point inch ahead R- 1 provide attachment base covering Add F-IA /16 square nose stringer remove fuselage board Notch spruce battery tray rails will fit cutouts F-2 rails extend F-i back F-3 Install rails followed LGM Add crosspiece rear LGM attachment battery hatch hinges still have easy access inside nose sand flat outside surfaces LGM F-i Drill LGM 4-40 landing gear mounting bolts blind nuts trial-mount gear prototype uses stock Ace RC Alpha 15 unit part #25L85 should cost about $4 20 Model Aviation right fuselage side frames have assembled prepared accept farmers Triangle usea nrougnout tuselage construction check alignment sides formers NoTe posnions OT winasnieia braces battery tray rails 10-32 wing bolt insert Fuselage ready cover film fabric Fiberglass cowl available authorsee text rusernge inierior crowaea out Tunctional ICK box top Astro Model 205 speed control Type RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 611/2 inChes Motor size/type Geared Astro 05 15 Number channels Three Flying weight 31/2 lb Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film silk-and-dope RUDDER 4 LI1/AWR PUSNRWS 3/NSQ ALSA WRGERON DII9GON&LS nsmo CrI3ALT &EQRED 05 IU AS7O FfOtNT NAS1rR AIRSCRrW 11-7 ELECmIc PROP /-% SPINNER COOLIAIG AfR IWLC1S -k SHEET &9L$A 10-5280L1 4 74RE4DED INSERT F-f- EVBRO 7V PIOUNT $ /v *JREEL OPEN n ro An xr - /kR BAlSA SPARS ---- 4PALSASRqRWE 7 77 EAs9 &OLK TIP 2&LI6HTWI&AT WI4EEL PUdAJ&LL /2 8415R 7I 57DCKVEJSAdEp &QLSiq z COVERIN6 PORIIS FILLET k MOLbE1 COLL rRoM Fl OERGAS PCI4L flOS JSp PRUL RAiL 5 i~s&rpty mmRv nqy 0LI4RLAS sa QCEQLPIIAIS L& Likewise mark drill F-i AstroFlight plastic mount Cobalt 05 Install mount square per plans edge some photos indicate mount Astro Cobalt 15 externally identical can substituted easily should want use larger motor later blind nuts place can install /2-inch balsa triangle pieces between F-i F-2 followed balsa cross-grain covering 1/16 sheet top cowl skin Build battery hatch per plans making sure will swing open easily fit between bottom longerons hinged place Sand entire fuselage structure round edges longerons tail F-4s join lower edges nose F-2 forward rounded flow curve F- 1 dont afraid sand off enough wood get nice smooth transition Time fit wing place must now decide whether mount wing using dowel-and-bolt system shown photos rubber bands former neater aerodynamically efficient assures wing will always mounted exact alignment rubber-band method allows easy knock off event crash use bolt-on attachment pin wing place accurately can position drill through F-2 leading edge doubler short /6 dowel Remove wing glue dowel leading edge replace wing alignment fuselage mark drill 10-32 bolt through rear center section F 3A Open up hole F-3A threaded insert place remount wing check correct alignment wing mounted can build up windshield /6 square 1/16 sheet panels might prefer use wraparound plastic windshield will look better expense some durability am offering fiberglass copies turboprop-type cowl $14 plus $4 packing/shipping Send check Robert Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Tel 206 352-2602 Washington residents add $111 sales tax sorry no bank cards point prefer mount vertical horizontal tails alignment can done prior setting up controls covering airplane use iron-on covering prefer install tail components after covering trialmount now aware horizontal tail intended mounted slight positive incidence angle leading edge up slightly cut installed F-4s accurately will take care itself Make /s plywood battery tray servo mount tray Glue servo tray Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 192 0 Ur Ii I' iii SI ill III III dI 33 g1 ill 1l r lilli 31l1IiiiI j iI Ii IIIII r~I II 1h 3StII IL ii ISI 33 k55 IiiN 13 IS [jIji II Ill II i III is01~ 51JI ii 4 i II sits I Ii I1Ii -Oj IIiII ii II YQ-i OLJLJ --0 III SIi rIi 22 Model Aviation e mount rudder elevator servos install rudder elevator horns control connection choice used new Du-Bro Lazer Rods allowed tight slop-free installation no discernable distortion due temperature changes Add short lengths 1/4 square spruce above battery tray F-i hold front end tray place drill install screws per plan trial-fit motor battery Add /16 square cowl mounting flanges F-i trim cowl fit trial-mount motor place can get good fit spinner Install test rest radio power system cutting adjusting will done before covering place Covering Use what works best anything iron-on film good old silk-and-dope will work Pussycat Regardless material choose urge try faired fabric fillet shown photos fuselage vertical tail meet Heres works Cover horizontal tail first fuselage bottom Lay fuselage vertical fin permanently attached its side cut piece material side covers entire side F- 1 tail including fin lots overhang grab hold Trim slot material will fit exactly around root horizontal tail iron covering place point go along entire vertical tail trailing edge gently pulled tight F 1 Iron down along rear six inches lower longeron top fin pulling tight gently smoothing go Now comes good part Pull covering tight dare across curve fin leading edge dorsal fin come together start ironing down along dorsal stringer remaining edges Repeat process other side keeping wide overlap possible along top edges Trim care re seal edges shrink everything * * OIJFIISIItIINDINl T siliflis * * CIVILIAN SPITFIRE P-40 MUSTANG MUSTANG II drawn designs screenprinted front heavy weight cotton/poly blend white T-Shirts $1000 Youth Sizes ML 10-1214-16 $1200 Adult Sizes5M LXLXXL 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 WA state residents add 78% sales tax ALL ORDERS ADD $300 FOR POSTAGE Please send check money order DESIGN SIZE NAME ADDRESS Vintage Air Designs PO Box 2025 US Funds OnlyBellingham WA 98227-2025 No CODs Please FDIR6CT C ONNECTI0NRIC As sfms Hhblm DC/SP Engine bring competitive prices excellent quality engine market DCISP eagmnes have true ABC cylimler am piston dual ball bearing supported crankshaft dual crankcase webbing around crankshaft added strength am achnuerle boost porting easy adjust twin needle thai metering carb provides superior throttle transition engines idle like dream its quick break-in means no wasted flying time squared cylinder head provides surface area cooler runs 53 offers 50 use power 40/46 siz ease DCISP4O $7495 DC/SP46 $8995 DCISP53 $9995 See Local Hobby Shop Call 1-800-593-5250 Capstone R/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Scbrock RD Westerville OH 43081 RIone 614-899-6313 Fax 614-899-6070 January1995 23 4 DESIGNS careful will remove wrinkles will have covering job proud Flying covering trim place final assembly shift components necessary balance design does tend come out tail heavy prototype balances perfectly equipment mounted shown photos try fly airplane until balances move components needed until hangs level suspended beneath wing root line balance location shown model will fly better geared can type ferrite motors seven-cell battery built light equipped correct prop designed geared Astro Cobalt 05 class itself compared inexpensive motors optimum combination tested far motor eight-cell 1200-1700 mAH battery new Master Airscrew 11 x 7 Electric Series props So equipped Pussycat makes takeoffs mowed grass about fifty feet maintains level flight about half power opinion new Master Airscrew Electric props outperform competition local dealer doesnt stock Windsor Propeller Co Master Airscrew invites order direct call 916 631-8385 years seven-cell battery has considered standard small models because conmion inexpensive 12 volt DC input chargers will work higher cell counts nothing magic about seven cells 84 volts far Astro Cobalt 05 concerned Better-quality chargers will eventually need anyway seriously interested Electric flight handle higher cell counts easily slightly expensive plain vanilla jobs good example am familiar Astro Flight Model 1 lOXL works up 16 cells features peak detection automatic shutoff charging complete retails well STINSON SR-a 1/4 SCALE 9.1/4 SCALE 80 SCALE 100 Dave Lane Best Civilian OSM order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 24 Model Aviation offers laraest selection giant scale kits world under $100 Pay quality first time enjoy results Pussycat will good basic aerobatics although necessary pay attention getting step get good clean loops rolls level flight Should want bit aerobatic performance just substitute geared Astro Cobalt 15 12 cells improve aerobatic capability still alternate wing configuration shown plan increasing dihedral standard 100 130 roll rate markedly increased expense having airplane will bounce around wind same increased dihedral used very limited rudder throw order 1/4 inch way will provide stable model beginner has no help although again expense bounciness rough air Seeing believing say $995 plus $3 shipping insurance can buy 10-minute broadcast-quality video describing Pussycat prototype features lots closeups honest handsoff takeoff flyby several exciting flight sequences airplane turned loose against background high clouds Order Pussycat Trainer Videoland Productions 805 College Street Lacey WA 98503 Tel 206 491-1332 major credit cards accepted Washington residents please add 79% sales tax video will tell far about flying habits Pussycat can Order copy watch building airplane ary1995 25 See usattheWRAMS REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See us Show Lower level All valves feature exhaust speed control Toledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have independant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open ear down though main doors closedsuch B25 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inguirieswelcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
NO OCR TEXT 0 popularity Electric flight has increasing modelers discover its advantages cleanliness absence engine vibration freedom starting problems absence noise annoy neighbors jeopardize flying-site use Pussycat result effort improve situation regards trainers easy-flying sport models stable lightly loaded Electric sailplanes Old-Timers available good job beginner entirely own will fly hands off extended periods hard manage windy weather Several kits advertised Electric trainers will work married inexpensive six- seven-cell motors Consequently too small dont have enough power good performance wind say real world model beginner has help instructor has successfully soloed glider wants real takeoffs landings Its also Electric flier wants easy-flying design can flown safely having wait calm evening fun look well fly Pussycat can soloed bare minimum help wing area 485 square inches weight 31/2 pounds Pussycat designed fly smoothly rough air will balloon climb abruptly gust comes along coming out tight turu will allow relax does flying Pre-Construction Notes materials called out plan urge select balsa carefully prefer use Sig contest grade 4-6 pound balsa exclusively model like quality control weight get well worth slight extra cost Heavy wood can add much half pound design Likewise adhesives alike use Satellite City Hot 485 square inches 31/2 pounds Pussycat flies smoothly rough air Stuff UFO thin thick everything build Wing Your first step decide whether build standard low-dihedral high-dihedral wing have little flying experience just want good all-around sport model build 100 wing absolute beginner will flying airplane help build 130 wing use no /4 inch rudder throw way Cut W-l W-2 ribs noting W-ls must cut apart spar location allow plywood spar joiner inserted suggest make patterns thin plywood aluminum cut ribs directly around rather tracing cuttingthis accurate Stack ribs together using scrap spar stock alignment block-sand perfect match Cut spar joiners dihedral angle have chosen Build panel time Pin I8 square balsa spacer over plan marked pin piece 1/16 sheet rear lower /16 spar extending forward past leading edge cover piece waxed paper serves spacer during construction actual lower sheeting wont glued place until later Pin lower 3/~ square spar place fit two W-2 ribs position fit piece re top spar notches check spar assembly lies perpendicular board Continued page 19 16 Model Aviation leted Pussycat ready go dry late-summer grass flying field PussycatlBenjamin Continued page 16 Pin scrap 1/16 sheet between rear W-ls spacer glue ribs place lower spar sure angle inner W- 1 allow dihedral using template plan will very little gluing area W-is Add top spar followed top 1/16 sheet trailing edge Cut install 1/16 balsa spar webs sure made grain vertical glued rear face spars Glue /4 X /2 balsa leading edge place noting does contact W- Fit glue top LE sheet bevel front edge meets LE Add center section sheet between W back TE Unpin wing panel turn over pin back place top sheet spar securely against board Shim rear portion wing trailing edge supported parallel board Fit glue filler firm balsa between W- TE stiffen structure wing bolt will pass through add lower TE LE sheet center section sheet Remove panel board sand wing root surface W- 1 smooth square install plywood LE spar joiners Thin Hot Stuff UFO works well once satisfied alignment alternative can use slow setting epoxy watch weight aliphatic-resin glue Build second panel did first can build F panels separately join later prop up first panel correct dihedral angle build second panel onto Sand outer W-2s fiat rough-shape tip blocks balsa glue place point can final shaping wing Use block plane coarse paper sanding block carve tips leading edge shape finish progressively finer sandpaper Tail Surfaces plans largely self-explanatory Note /16 dowel elevator joiner assembled place elevators built R- 1 extended below lower edge vertical tail fir between top fuselage longerons strength ease alignment will have tapered rear time assembly after fuselage has built Fuselage Cut side frame parts formers side frames demand little extra care must make left right Begin right laying FS-1 place plan cutting gluing /16 square longerons diagonals verticals FS-4 fits between longerons tail FS-2 glued place over FS-i between longerons Add 1/ sheet triangular gusset wing trailing edge remove frame board left side same except FS-2 put place first along triangular gusset followed /16 square components FS-4 FS-1 added last Block-sand side flat trueinside out Assemble F-2 F-3 F-3A place side frames January1995 19 Wing construction top spar top TE sheet LE 1116 spar webs place Dihedral joiners 1/8 plywood Dihedral may increased 130 beginning fliers Wingtip block has attached rough-shaped Note vertical grain shear webs Vertical horizontal tail surfaces covered after attachment fuselage 0 using square certain perpendicular side Glue second side place again assuring both sides line up square other meet squarely tail Pinning assembly place over top elevation plan provides easy reference getting done right assembly still place plan add F-i noting no thrust offset Bevel inner surfaces sides tail will draw together measure 1/4 inch across outside Glue sides tail fit glue ii square crossmembers Note top /16 crosspieces inset allow top /16 square stringer lie flush longerons Cut stringer fit should end against front R- 1 plan faired fabric fillet covering job like photos show can glue stringer place itself urge try looks great no harder covering tail flat However prefer latter approach add extra piece re either side main stringer tail point inch ahead R- 1 provide attachment base covering Add F-IA /16 square nose stringer remove fuselage board Notch spruce battery tray rails will fit cutouts F-2 rails extend F-i back F-3 Install rails followed LGM Add crosspiece rear LGM attachment battery hatch hinges still have easy access inside nose sand flat outside surfaces LGM F-i Drill LGM 4-40 landing gear mounting bolts blind nuts trial-mount gear prototype uses stock Ace RC Alpha 15 unit part #25L85 should cost about $4 20 Model Aviation right fuselage side frames have assembled prepared accept farmers Triangle usea nrougnout tuselage construction check alignment sides formers NoTe posnions OT winasnieia braces battery tray rails 10-32 wing bolt insert Fuselage ready cover film fabric Fiberglass cowl available authorsee text rusernge inierior crowaea out Tunctional ICK box top Astro Model 205 speed control Type RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 611/2 inChes Motor size/type Geared Astro 05 15 Number channels Three Flying weight 31/2 lb Construction Built-up Covering/finish Iron-on film silk-and-dope RUDDER 4 LI1/AWR PUSNRWS 3/NSQ ALSA WRGERON DII9GON&LS nsmo CrI3ALT &EQRED 05 IU AS7O FfOtNT NAS1rR AIRSCRrW 11-7 ELECmIc PROP /-% SPINNER COOLIAIG AfR IWLC1S -k SHEET &9L$A 10-5280L1 4 74RE4DED INSERT F-f- EVBRO 7V PIOUNT $ /v *JREEL OPEN n ro An xr - /kR BAlSA SPARS ---- 4PALSASRqRWE 7 77 EAs9 &OLK TIP 2&LI6HTWI&AT WI4EEL PUdAJ&LL /2 8415R 7I 57DCKVEJSAdEp &QLSiq z COVERIN6 PORIIS FILLET k MOLbE1 COLL rRoM Fl OERGAS PCI4L flOS JSp PRUL RAiL 5 i~s&rpty mmRv nqy 0LI4RLAS sa QCEQLPIIAIS L& Likewise mark drill F-i AstroFlight plastic mount Cobalt 05 Install mount square per plans edge some photos indicate mount Astro Cobalt 15 externally identical can substituted easily should want use larger motor later blind nuts place can install /2-inch balsa triangle pieces between F-i F-2 followed balsa cross-grain covering 1/16 sheet top cowl skin Build battery hatch per plans making sure will swing open easily fit between bottom longerons hinged place Sand entire fuselage structure round edges longerons tail F-4s join lower edges nose F-2 forward rounded flow curve F- 1 dont afraid sand off enough wood get nice smooth transition Time fit wing place must now decide whether mount wing using dowel-and-bolt system shown photos rubber bands former neater aerodynamically efficient assures wing will always mounted exact alignment rubber-band method allows easy knock off event crash use bolt-on attachment pin wing place accurately can position drill through F-2 leading edge doubler short /6 dowel Remove wing glue dowel leading edge replace wing alignment fuselage mark drill 10-32 bolt through rear center section F 3A Open up hole F-3A threaded insert place remount wing check correct alignment wing mounted can build up windshield /6 square 1/16 sheet panels might prefer use wraparound plastic windshield will look better expense some durability am offering fiberglass copies turboprop-type cowl $14 plus $4 packing/shipping Send check Robert Benjamin 1222 26th Ave NE Olympia WA 98506 Tel 206 352-2602 Washington residents add $111 sales tax sorry no bank cards point prefer mount vertical horizontal tails alignment can done prior setting up controls covering airplane use iron-on covering prefer install tail components after covering trialmount now aware horizontal tail intended mounted slight positive incidence angle leading edge up slightly cut installed F-4s accurately will take care itself Make /s plywood battery tray servo mount tray Glue servo tray Full-Size Plans Availablesee page 192 0 Ur Ii I' iii SI ill III III dI 33 g1 ill 1l r lilli 31l1IiiiI j iI Ii IIIII r~I II 1h 3StII IL ii ISI 33 k55 IiiN 13 IS [jIji II Ill II i III is01~ 51JI ii 4 i II sits I Ii I1Ii -Oj IIiII ii II YQ-i OLJLJ --0 III SIi rIi 22 Model Aviation e mount rudder elevator servos install rudder elevator horns control connection choice used new Du-Bro Lazer Rods allowed tight slop-free installation no discernable distortion due temperature changes Add short lengths 1/4 square spruce above battery tray F-i hold front end tray place drill install screws per plan trial-fit motor battery Add /16 square cowl mounting flanges F-i trim cowl fit trial-mount motor place can get good fit spinner Install test rest radio power system cutting adjusting will done before covering place Covering Use what works best anything iron-on film good old silk-and-dope will work Pussycat Regardless material choose urge try faired fabric fillet shown photos fuselage vertical tail meet Heres works Cover horizontal tail first fuselage bottom Lay fuselage vertical fin permanently attached its side cut piece material side covers entire side F- 1 tail including fin lots overhang grab hold Trim slot material will fit exactly around root horizontal tail iron covering place point go along entire vertical tail trailing edge gently pulled tight F 1 Iron down along rear six inches lower longeron top fin pulling tight gently smoothing go Now comes good part Pull covering tight dare across curve fin leading edge dorsal fin come together start ironing down along dorsal stringer remaining edges Repeat process other side keeping wide overlap possible along top edges Trim care re seal edges shrink everything * * OIJFIISIItIINDINl T siliflis * * CIVILIAN SPITFIRE P-40 MUSTANG MUSTANG II drawn designs screenprinted front heavy weight cotton/poly blend white T-Shirts $1000 Youth Sizes ML 10-1214-16 $1200 Adult Sizes5M LXLXXL 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 WA state residents add 78% sales tax ALL ORDERS ADD $300 FOR POSTAGE Please send check money order DESIGN SIZE NAME ADDRESS Vintage Air Designs PO Box 2025 US Funds OnlyBellingham WA 98227-2025 No CODs Please FDIR6CT C ONNECTI0NRIC As sfms Hhblm DC/SP Engine bring competitive prices excellent quality engine market DCISP eagmnes have true ABC cylimler am piston dual ball bearing supported crankshaft dual crankcase webbing around crankshaft added strength am achnuerle boost porting easy adjust twin needle thai metering carb provides superior throttle transition engines idle like dream its quick break-in means no wasted flying time squared cylinder head provides surface area cooler runs 53 offers 50 use power 40/46 siz ease DCISP4O $7495 DC/SP46 $8995 DCISP53 $9995 See Local Hobby Shop Call 1-800-593-5250 Capstone R/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Scbrock RD Westerville OH 43081 RIone 614-899-6313 Fax 614-899-6070 January1995 23 4 DESIGNS careful will remove wrinkles will have covering job proud Flying covering trim place final assembly shift components necessary balance design does tend come out tail heavy prototype balances perfectly equipment mounted shown photos try fly airplane until balances move components needed until hangs level suspended beneath wing root line balance location shown model will fly better geared can type ferrite motors seven-cell battery built light equipped correct prop designed geared Astro Cobalt 05 class itself compared inexpensive motors optimum combination tested far motor eight-cell 1200-1700 mAH battery new Master Airscrew 11 x 7 Electric Series props So equipped Pussycat makes takeoffs mowed grass about fifty feet maintains level flight about half power opinion new Master Airscrew Electric props outperform competition local dealer doesnt stock Windsor Propeller Co Master Airscrew invites order direct call 916 631-8385 years seven-cell battery has considered standard small models because conmion inexpensive 12 volt DC input chargers will work higher cell counts nothing magic about seven cells 84 volts far Astro Cobalt 05 concerned Better-quality chargers will eventually need anyway seriously interested Electric flight handle higher cell counts easily slightly expensive plain vanilla jobs good example am familiar Astro Flight Model 1 lOXL works up 16 cells features peak detection automatic shutoff charging complete retails well STINSON SR-a 1/4 SCALE 9.1/4 SCALE 80 SCALE 100 Dave Lane Best Civilian OSM order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 24 Model Aviation offers laraest selection giant scale kits world under $100 Pay quality first time enjoy results Pussycat will good basic aerobatics although necessary pay attention getting step get good clean loops rolls level flight Should want bit aerobatic performance just substitute geared Astro Cobalt 15 12 cells improve aerobatic capability still alternate wing configuration shown plan increasing dihedral standard 100 130 roll rate markedly increased expense having airplane will bounce around wind same increased dihedral used very limited rudder throw order 1/4 inch way will provide stable model beginner has no help although again expense bounciness rough air Seeing believing say $995 plus $3 shipping insurance can buy 10-minute broadcast-quality video describing Pussycat prototype features lots closeups honest handsoff takeoff flyby several exciting flight sequences airplane turned loose against background high clouds Order Pussycat Trainer Videoland Productions 805 College Street Lacey WA 98503 Tel 206 491-1332 major credit cards accepted Washington residents please add 79% sales tax video will tell far about flying habits Pussycat can Order copy watch building airplane ary1995 25 See usattheWRAMS 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