Radio Control E lectrics Bob Kopski EVERY MONTH Sit down write column Im faced same basic problem much write about have sort through choose what include what particular issue year double trouble because its two months since Ive writtenthe November issue annual Nats issue has no regular columns last week June last time wrote anything means now Im faced summers wealth information condense Seriously matter real problem strive very hard month offer items judge greatest interest either modelers general Electric enthusiasts large just seriously neither nor other columnist can fit monthly column So order deal problem Im going try something new future Whenever see something deem general interest Electric other magazines Im able squeeze Ill reference course time see reference info will three four months old maybe old cant find someone back issue Also since dont see magazine month everything will come attention best can fact best can includes Wowl must have pushed right button because Ive near record-level reader reac tion August column column dealt economical entry-level Electrics wont blow hole sky will satisfy lot flying needs seems good folksthis columns readersfound just what wanted issue just may August column has caused people try Electric anything else Ive written Thanks have written favorably response Based experience Im thoroughly convinced lot modelers out very close trying Electric need ofjust right basic info some gentle encouragement folks couldnt care less about expensive complicated state of-the-art Electricssome turned off suchbut sure care about simple economi cal ones starters Interestingly enough about same time August issue appeared also did current issue Electric Fly Sheet publication Electric Aeromodeling Association EAA EAA basically structured promote leading edge Electric modeling first relegates beginners needs lower priority fact covering everything thoroughly everyones interest satisfaction impos sible publication restate historic position Ill always try offer something everyone especially enjoy peddling Electric Elationfirst time continuing Electric suc cess see get lots jollies Larry showing non-believers still Ellis Grumer Phillipsburg NJ magnificently-crafted Bluebird original going use struts decided add lifting surfaces instead Shades Giuseppe Bellanca Power isa cobalt 15 Ellis has construction article fora 15-size Electric Fleet biplane August 1986 Flying Models photos March 1986 issue page 52 Bobs new Lanzo Bomber Leisure kit bare bones look nice L its shame cover up Design features undercambered wing airfoil lifting stabilizertypical Old-Timer FF models Bob covered orange chrome MonoKote R chrome Kote flashes sunlet Bob fly very brink visibility way Wondering what happened rudder Its covered chrome Kote actually reflecting near half stab trailing edge shows up 58 Model Aviation two armatures illustrate straight skewed slots design affectsthe waythe motors feel rotation Theres dis cussion column Electric really avery workable rewarding alternative very rich form reader tells new Electric flew right off . amazement everyone else club course first try Electric Right now successful Electric begin ners Electrics important need Electric rulesmore same issue Electric Fly Sheet presented proposed EAA Electric contest rules consist 14 proposed categories including ones Free Flight Control Line Speed Aerobatics RC Sailplane Precision Duration Sailplane Endur ance Pylon Racing OT OT Texaco Precision Aerobatics Sport Scale Unfortunately feel too particular proposals structured such pretty much dictate using absolutely best costly equipment order competi tivean approach entirely consistant organizations expressed purpose also con sistant way existing AMA contest events approached example right mind would think participating ViA FF Gas best custom-reworked Tee Dee theres something different ViA FF event has around forever solidly established though perhaps growing other hand Electric relatively new Electric competition yet formalized within AMA point time attracting interest Electric Electric competition far important advancing costly state art know Please go back reread August column experience Besidesif dont have enough successful beginners now EAA wont have enough experts future cater September issue brought some reader reac tion too Much story first-time RC fliers experience Playboy reaction discussion charger connections worth passing along column pictured convenient way routinely easily connect charger car battery using automobile trailer light con nectors connector set have seen pictured constructed four male female contacts shielded protectively covered Well seems trailer lighting connectors made way Some have contacts exposed two halves mated Continued page 152 Hcaiv Harn Old Timer _ ~IAti born LASZos 0 GAS lIOnEL Il4odaL RECOAD 8REAEE 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin ~*NEWEST* Retail $52 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE* $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $0950 1939 Zipper 5455350 1930 Kloud King 63 $0230 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 78 $7276 1940 So Long 50$3030 1936 Buccaneer 04 $5996 l938CIipperMKl 72$4156 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss America 84 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 88 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $31 16 1938 Powerhouse 84 $53 56 1940 Sailplane 78 $0576 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4876 1940 Ranger 46$3190 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify SAM events EF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior Competition sheet strip wood wire & window waterial Plans orig FF models ore easily convertible 3ch R/G KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 5s $1801 Midway Model GNOME R/G Hand Launch Glider$2400 Jolly Models FLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$1980 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 85s$3250 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 85 Elect $3080 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direcl 85 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 86 Geared 84 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-454 stroke $6470 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Camel $6396 4ks/Midwav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 0 Parts AvarI lllrrllso & HANDLING Up $800 add $150 5801 $2800 add $225 $2001 $4500 add $300 $4501 $7000 add $350 over $7000 add $408 CA Addressees add 65 tax Send MO Visa/MC4*Exp Check allow up 30 days CK clearance COD Exact Charges plus $1 50 Hdl Cash Only 84 Page uisanuuuuw P280 PP/tat Class copy will sent tree--when requestedaith order HOBBY HORN 15173 Moran St [Al PO Box 2212 Westminster Ca 92688 714 8838311 AftHrs 714 8951203] ATT-CHEK7 ON-Board Battery Tester Saves Time. Saves Models BAiTCHEK RX-1 $1495 e USA Install RC Models Check receiver battery status press button Small Light 1/2 oz Precise Rugged ORDER TODAY dealer Protune Corp 1914462-6452 PO Box 1808 Poughkeepoie NY 12601 December 1986 59 LSF V Soaring pilot Bill Meleske Baldwin NY launches Leisure Pylon Playboy SAM 76 O-T meet past July took second Bob observes Cabin Play boy popular locale CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Yes Im sick CA fumes Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ New [4Y//LD QUAUTY PRODUCTS SINCE 1964 NEW RADIO CONTROL SHORT KITS FOR THE SPORTFLYER INTRODUC pAICf $4995 A-26 INVADER TWIN designed HAL PARENTI WING SPAN 68ENGINE SIZE 25 45 THIS HIGH PERFORMANCETWIN ENGINEFLYING MACHINE IS EASYTO BUILDAND FUNTO FLY LIKE ALL OF OUR SHORT KITS IT IS DESIGNED AROUND PRECISION CUT FOAM WING CORE FOR STRENGTH AND TRUENESS THERE IS PLENTY OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR POSITIVE HIGH AND LOW SPEED CONTROL WE USE STRAIGHT FORWARD GUICK AND STURDY LIGHT WEIGHT CONSTRUCTION THAT MAKES SENSE SHORT KITS INCLUDE PRECISION CUT FOAM WING CORES ABS HIGH IMPACT FORMED COWLINGS CLEAR FORMED CANOPIES WITH FRAMEWORK DETAIL IMORE CLEAR PARTS OR TWINI FORMED STEEL ENGINE MOUNTS EASY TO FOLLOW PLANS WITH CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND ALL NECESSARY TEMPLATES PRE CUT PLYWOOD FIREWALLS CONTROL SURFACE HINGES LANDING GEAR BLOCKS STRAPS AND SCREWS INOT APPLICABLE ON 1VINSI BILL OF MATERIALS INO EALSA INCLUDEDI MOLDED TOP NACELLE PAIRINGS FOR TWIN ONLY FREE CATALOG WITH ANY ORDER ORDERING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR REOUIRED AMOUNT PLUS 450 PER KIT CANADIANS ADD 650 TO WING MFG RO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE 1L60014 ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ADD 6V% SALES TAX ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN US FUNDS SEND 251 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG DESCRIBING OUR COMPLETE LINE OF FOAM WING CORES ACCESSORIES KITS TOOLS AND MUCH MORE WEIGHT 75106 LBS W/A/G MF6 WORLD WAR II FIGHTER SERIES JAPANESE A6M2 ZERO29 10 - ENGINE SPAN 544-CHANNEL4 LBS AMERICAN P-4B TOMAHAWK 29 TO 45 ENGINE SPAN 554-CHANNEL4 LBS 5269 GERMAN FW-19O29 0 45 ENGINE SPAN 544-CHANNEL4 ST ITALIAN C2B2 FOLGORE29 TO 45 ENGINE SPAN 564-CHANNEL4 LBS photograph Douglas M2 Mailpiane latest Scale project Next day made drive JFK airport New York treated tour Pan Am maintenance facility 747s disassembled reworked tour ar ranged Tony Ristuccia kept Scale team members cars Norway company Underwood daughters Anne Cathy arrived Oslos Garder moen airport rented Volvo 240 started driving toward Bergen Jet lag wiped us out short goal spent couple days near attractive coastal city began trek through western Norways fjord country included eight ferry crossings returned Oslo Kieller airport meet arriving US team World Championships modelers invited private viewing Royal Norwegian Air Force collection Gardermoen airport pnze display Northrop N-3PB restored Northrop alter having spent 36 years under water Icelandic river restoration floatplane done team volunteers Northrop factory Cali fornia other airplanes display some also rescued watery graves including Gloster Gladiator Heinkel 11 iP Junkers Ju52 Focke WuIf 190 Avro 504A BE2e prototype Jurgen Steinbergers model described earlier 800-mile return trip Reston Dela field accomplished single day Jet lag again sleeps other drives Photos processed report Oslo meet written less four days preparing departure Lake Charles Nats made quick stop St Louis gather up Julie Abel clipped-wing Cub arrived Lake Charles enjoy oppressive heat humidity Louisiana Natsa drastic change 650 temperatures Norway Nats ended immediately following Scale awards ceremony began drive home Delafield one-evening stopover en route Oshkosh annual EAA conven tion fly-in Oshkosh Mecca Scale modelers event must missed Imagine 15000-plus aircraft airport satellite airports nearby over 200 warbirds including B-l 7s B-25s Catalina Grum man Guardians overwhelming size single engine too AT-6s P-S count privately-owned imaginable color scheme Julie Abels favorites Pilatus PC-7 gorgeous red yellow white pattern Bill Turner present again display ing newest creation reproduction famous Miles Atwood Special racer Like Gee Bee Z Brown racer previous Oshkosh displays absolutely accurate rendition built shop Ed Marquart Flabob airport near Riverside CA Attend Oshkosh prepared shoot hundreds photos commercial display area two astounding beauties new Classic Air craft Waco YMF-5 reproductions white other red price tags region $100000 Modern finishing techniques have improved originals 52 years ago List price 1934 $6795 Two local Scale rallies itinerary first Madison Area Radio Control Society MARCS Winnebago RC Fliers RC Scale Fly-in Oshkosh Between two came IAC International Aerobatic Competi tion Fon du Lac couldnt count number Pitts S-is S-2s Citabrias Decath lons clipped-wing T-crafts Cubs fieldno two alike Most have absolutely stun ning colors well-kept aircraft Harold Neumanns clipped-wing Monocoupe Little Mulligan entered competition watched flight wonderment Harold now 80 years old Monocoupes age half Theyre remarkable pair Harold has lucid memories earlier days happy recount willing listeners Anyone claims Scale judge either static flight should have spent some time Oshkosh Fon du Lac observe aircraft Education areas could go long way toward improving present poor image Scale judginga weak link sport hobby competition Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 59 have such connector set sure exposed pins ones wired autobody side car battery groundusually negative no danger pins come contact metalwork car subject also sure connecter lead set attached car battery Continued page 158 152 Model Aviation w GOLDEN GATE EAST I YS Engines Atlanta Kits Challenge IV Kits Hattori Pipes / Headers Tettra Wheels / Hardware PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincoindale NY 10540 ~EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 dressed positioned use such cannot dangle auto engine belts pulleys common sense course sometimes obvious seen thanks reader Phil Mahony Lime Rock CT bringing other kind connector attention Motor feel seems interest confuse some modelers seems Electric modeler taking motor hand spinning annature natural appealing feeling compression Gas model flier just feel compression seems give clue good Gas engine also does magnetic pull Electric motor armature give clue good motor right necessarily photos shows two armatures happen different sizesbut thats unimpor tant What photo really showing difference nature armature stacks thin iron laminations comprise armature poles Notice armature has straight slots grooves holding wire windings other has skewed slots Now imagine armature assemblies installed between per manent field magnets motor housing armature straight slots will tend index ie armature poles will tend line up magnetic field motor housing armature will cog pole pole manually rotate armature shaft indexing prominent motors having very strong field magnets cobalt and/or fewer armature poles However least evi dent motors having skewed-slot armature structure because rotating skewed armature poles gradually progress through field permanent magnetsthere no sharp beginning end given armature pole snap field alignment So American-made cobalt motor doesnt feel good like didnt have much compression some other motor its because likely has skewed slots Now doesnt make feel better Some improved motors have just intro duced Astrobut may realize until look closely Astro 05 15 cobalts direct geared shipped after August 1986 will have some case modifications particular end bells will no longer held place roll pins rather motor now being assembled stainless steel through-bolts change offers several advantages fsrst ability adjust motor timingsorta like adjusting spark oldtime ignition engines Previously roll pin assembly technique motor timing factory set neutral adjustable meant motor would run equally well either direction simply reversing ap plied polarity circumstance necessi tated fact Astro motors used both rotations direct other way gear drives However permanent magnet motor perform ance can tailored improved given direction rotation load adjusting brush angie favor desired direction way tuning process technically new routinely used some foreign model alrcraft model car motors Other advantages assembly method include ability disassemble motor easily ability change motor rotation directionby rotating rear end bell 1800 instead removing reversing leads Ive just received some new OSs have chance photograph column Ill have followup day soon Finally assembly design change destined find its way 25- 40-size cobalt motors future Incidental above information advisory owners cobalt OSs iSs roll pin case assembly virtually impossible remove replace rear end-bell damaging armature windings cause roll pins driven superIN STOCK PUUIAII SHIPMENT NEWZENOAHSZ37Ulu$1995 New Siwdie 46 El 2IeaWi $12115 Reg Seeda 60SIUSSmIS blseile flywheel$14205 flee Seelke 40 Pews Assembly SUp $6235 DISAMA REPAIR$1035 ious Paul Jim Measar EHCOIIPIPLANS $2395 SIUIKITi$fl15 Jim Euler TOMAHAWKPUNS $2265 SIIAHCiT SOON Jim Measer mULL 13*95111PLANS $22J5 SEAOIICIT $9595 Jim khmer ACROBATPWIS SiLOS SEIICIT $6395 MALONEY 133 65ZINOAN 020 95 SACNHIOLUAA21 501 0527 CDI 95 PLOATS40-llAaoeleCe $2195complete hO $4795 16 WWL WEELS$25S0PlKSmlegSluier$2495 PLANS lOPE STEABMAN 114 lludireyl $2395 112 TAYLOUCAAII 5113 CU NeNix $2605 VOIISPLANS 112 iChlekee Clullel $2395 Seives N2U 42 ox $1205 Wield 5-iSle kg models $3405 Puss eli cizee IR TOP PUTS DINAYNRENT20% Off 05 Seedre POE TANKS16 ox $00932ei $795 FI0EHBLAU ARROW SHAFTS 5113 532 Ieee 61w $1195 24 Hoer Serylce $250 postage Semi Dank Chock 50 Ia JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS VaNev VMW Or. 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Waterproof Nontoxic Use nicks gaps fillets fairings building up large areas8 tl oz $595 retail shrink turn brittle used gasoline diesel fuel offers clarity visual fuel flow Model Magic fuel tubing remains flexible plasticizer migration foul engines exhibits outstanding tear abrasion resistence Tubing tinted red easy identification gasoline & diesel use Available 5ff $249/pkg lOft $479/pkg SOft spools $2190 Blue Gb-Fuel Tubing Made finest silicone tubing available Less 1% swelling after 150 hours 15% nitro fuel Available 21/2 5ff packages SOft spools~ Cr2 Inc ARed Gas & Diesel Tubing Model Magic Gas & Diesel Fuel Tubing will swell fine products available dealer direct Magic Products PO Box 19784 _C~odel K_ St Paul MN 55119 715/425-1397 precisely custom tool attempt reassemble motor will hit windings word comes Mr Astro himself Bob Boucher can attest bit sage observa tion So eyeing up pin punch hammerdont Some new motors have also introduced Astro include quite small quite large cobalts end time-honored 02 035 ferrites have discontinued replaced cobalt versions impressive power-han dling ability new smaller cobalts really shortened versions 05 cobalt can mentally picture what look like offer now because writing Astro already backordered new products may till can see hands on~ other end size range Astro has 60- 100-size motors sort interest should get touch Astro particulars biggies may present special problems like bench-run motors cause Bob tells . blow everything 100-foot-long shop away Hes process constructing special duct work safely carry prop blast somewhere else new Old-Timer pictured two photos Its Leisures Lanzo Bomber general very nice kit good wood clean cutting However would suggest interested beginners consider possible alternative cause some aspects construction very difficult plans dont help much particular diamond-shaped fuselage pylon super challenge during assembly also during equipment installation inspired plane let suggest keep equipment far forward pos sible work extra hard keep aft end lightotherwise its tail-heavy city no wants add nose weight Electric built model recent SAM 76 OT meet Hatfield PA decided power system late constructionchoosing geared cobalt 15 ten 800 mAb cells 12 x 8 fixed-blade fan radio controls rudder elevator motor On/Off uses 250 mAh battery pack All-up weight 49 oz rules meet allowed 90-second motor run time included seven-minute max limit three flights So did fly maxed three times leaving six Playboys behind Im appreciativebut next OT will probably another Playboy Late news Polk County Soaring Eagles Lakeland FL have announced second Electric Fun-Fly December 7 1986 follows popular demand first meet July 13 informatiion please contact Leonard Postage 6103 Andrea Dr Lakeland FL 33803 has two phone numbers Well have presume work phone other home phone 813 644-1942 813 2933434 Lets snow under Florida Electric entries Now youre thoroughly confused please forward related other comments questions SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 know what primary concern Publisher Carl Wheeley dis cussed starting column couple years ago whether available Electric material would soon dry up wouldnt have enough write about RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 61 builders arent particularly interested competi tion.I kind wonder wholl get hangar queen air first Once again thanks CoL John de Vries efforts month Bob Beckman intends back next month should continue send correspondence him address listed below Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 62 everything races box unfolds complete mini-shop can used hold plane its being assembled can also use waist-level place service plane between flights No working ground photo tells Heres contest report Rock Valley RC Fliers Rockford IL weather cooperating day first Q500 race 1986 approached raining off several days As time drew nearer Contest Director Orv Steinmetz spending lot time swering phone calls nervous fliers inquiring still going have contest voice full confidence positive thinking told CD really beginning doubt Sure well have Continued page 163 December1986 159 Building repairs snap Model Magic
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 152, 158, 159
Radio Control E lectrics Bob Kopski EVERY MONTH Sit down write column Im faced same basic problem much write about have sort through choose what include what particular issue year double trouble because its two months since Ive writtenthe November issue annual Nats issue has no regular columns last week June last time wrote anything means now Im faced summers wealth information condense Seriously matter real problem strive very hard month offer items judge greatest interest either modelers general Electric enthusiasts large just seriously neither nor other columnist can fit monthly column So order deal problem Im going try something new future Whenever see something deem general interest Electric other magazines Im able squeeze Ill reference course time see reference info will three four months old maybe old cant find someone back issue Also since dont see magazine month everything will come attention best can fact best can includes Wowl must have pushed right button because Ive near record-level reader reac tion August column column dealt economical entry-level Electrics wont blow hole sky will satisfy lot flying needs seems good folksthis columns readersfound just what wanted issue just may August column has caused people try Electric anything else Ive written Thanks have written favorably response Based experience Im thoroughly convinced lot modelers out very close trying Electric need ofjust right basic info some gentle encouragement folks couldnt care less about expensive complicated state of-the-art Electricssome turned off suchbut sure care about simple economi cal ones starters Interestingly enough about same time August issue appeared also did current issue Electric Fly Sheet publication Electric Aeromodeling Association EAA EAA basically structured promote leading edge Electric modeling first relegates beginners needs lower priority fact covering everything thoroughly everyones interest satisfaction impos sible publication restate historic position Ill always try offer something everyone especially enjoy peddling Electric Elationfirst time continuing Electric suc cess see get lots jollies Larry showing non-believers still Ellis Grumer Phillipsburg NJ magnificently-crafted Bluebird original going use struts decided add lifting surfaces instead Shades Giuseppe Bellanca Power isa cobalt 15 Ellis has construction article fora 15-size Electric Fleet biplane August 1986 Flying Models photos March 1986 issue page 52 Bobs new Lanzo Bomber Leisure kit bare bones look nice L its shame cover up Design features undercambered wing airfoil lifting stabilizertypical Old-Timer FF models Bob covered orange chrome MonoKote R chrome Kote flashes sunlet Bob fly very brink visibility way Wondering what happened rudder Its covered chrome Kote actually reflecting near half stab trailing edge shows up 58 Model Aviation two armatures illustrate straight skewed slots design affectsthe waythe motors feel rotation Theres dis cussion column Electric really avery workable rewarding alternative very rich form reader tells new Electric flew right off . amazement everyone else club course first try Electric Right now successful Electric begin ners Electrics important need Electric rulesmore same issue Electric Fly Sheet presented proposed EAA Electric contest rules consist 14 proposed categories including ones Free Flight Control Line Speed Aerobatics RC Sailplane Precision Duration Sailplane Endur ance Pylon Racing OT OT Texaco Precision Aerobatics Sport Scale Unfortunately feel too particular proposals structured such pretty much dictate using absolutely best costly equipment order competi tivean approach entirely consistant organizations expressed purpose also con sistant way existing AMA contest events approached example right mind would think participating ViA FF Gas best custom-reworked Tee Dee theres something different ViA FF event has around forever solidly established though perhaps growing other hand Electric relatively new Electric competition yet formalized within AMA point time attracting interest Electric Electric competition far important advancing costly state art know Please go back reread August column experience Besidesif dont have enough successful beginners now EAA wont have enough experts future cater September issue brought some reader reac tion too Much story first-time RC fliers experience Playboy reaction discussion charger connections worth passing along column pictured convenient way routinely easily connect charger car battery using automobile trailer light con nectors connector set have seen pictured constructed four male female contacts shielded protectively covered Well seems trailer lighting connectors made way Some have contacts exposed two halves mated Continued page 152 Hcaiv Harn Old Timer _ ~IAti born LASZos 0 GAS lIOnEL Il4odaL RECOAD 8REAEE 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin ~*NEWEST* Retail $52 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE* $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $0950 1939 Zipper 5455350 1930 Kloud King 63 $0230 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 78 $7276 1940 So Long 50$3030 1936 Buccaneer 04 $5996 l938CIipperMKl 72$4156 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss America 84 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 88 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $31 16 1938 Powerhouse 84 $53 56 1940 Sailplane 78 $0576 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4876 1940 Ranger 46$3190 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify SAM events EF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior Competition sheet strip wood wire & window waterial Plans orig FF models ore easily convertible 3ch R/G KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 5s $1801 Midway Model GNOME R/G Hand Launch Glider$2400 Jolly Models FLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$1980 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 85s$3250 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 85 Elect $3080 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direcl 85 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 86 Geared 84 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-454 stroke $6470 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Camel $6396 4ks/Midwav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 0 Parts AvarI lllrrllso & HANDLING Up $800 add $150 5801 $2800 add $225 $2001 $4500 add $300 $4501 $7000 add $350 over $7000 add $408 CA Addressees add 65 tax Send MO Visa/MC4*Exp Check allow up 30 days CK clearance COD Exact Charges plus $1 50 Hdl Cash Only 84 Page uisanuuuuw P280 PP/tat Class copy will sent tree--when requestedaith order HOBBY HORN 15173 Moran St [Al PO Box 2212 Westminster Ca 92688 714 8838311 AftHrs 714 8951203] ATT-CHEK7 ON-Board Battery Tester Saves Time. Saves Models BAiTCHEK RX-1 $1495 e USA Install RC Models Check receiver battery status press button Small Light 1/2 oz Precise Rugged ORDER TODAY dealer Protune Corp 1914462-6452 PO Box 1808 Poughkeepoie NY 12601 December 1986 59 LSF V Soaring pilot Bill Meleske Baldwin NY launches Leisure Pylon Playboy SAM 76 O-T meet past July took second Bob observes Cabin Play boy popular locale CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Yes Im sick CA fumes Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ New [4Y//LD QUAUTY PRODUCTS SINCE 1964 NEW RADIO CONTROL SHORT KITS FOR THE SPORTFLYER INTRODUC pAICf $4995 A-26 INVADER TWIN designed HAL PARENTI WING SPAN 68ENGINE SIZE 25 45 THIS HIGH PERFORMANCETWIN ENGINEFLYING MACHINE IS EASYTO BUILDAND FUNTO FLY LIKE ALL OF OUR SHORT KITS IT IS DESIGNED AROUND PRECISION CUT FOAM WING CORE FOR STRENGTH AND TRUENESS THERE IS PLENTY OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR POSITIVE HIGH AND LOW SPEED CONTROL WE USE STRAIGHT FORWARD GUICK AND STURDY LIGHT WEIGHT CONSTRUCTION THAT MAKES SENSE SHORT KITS INCLUDE PRECISION CUT FOAM WING CORES ABS HIGH IMPACT FORMED COWLINGS CLEAR FORMED CANOPIES WITH FRAMEWORK DETAIL IMORE CLEAR PARTS OR TWINI FORMED STEEL ENGINE MOUNTS EASY TO FOLLOW PLANS WITH CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND ALL NECESSARY TEMPLATES PRE CUT PLYWOOD FIREWALLS CONTROL SURFACE HINGES LANDING GEAR BLOCKS STRAPS AND SCREWS INOT APPLICABLE ON 1VINSI BILL OF MATERIALS INO EALSA INCLUDEDI MOLDED TOP NACELLE PAIRINGS FOR TWIN ONLY FREE CATALOG WITH ANY ORDER ORDERING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR REOUIRED AMOUNT PLUS 450 PER KIT CANADIANS ADD 650 TO WING MFG RO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE 1L60014 ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ADD 6V% SALES TAX ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN US FUNDS SEND 251 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG DESCRIBING OUR COMPLETE LINE OF FOAM WING CORES ACCESSORIES KITS TOOLS AND MUCH MORE WEIGHT 75106 LBS W/A/G MF6 WORLD WAR II FIGHTER SERIES JAPANESE A6M2 ZERO29 10 - ENGINE SPAN 544-CHANNEL4 LBS AMERICAN P-4B TOMAHAWK 29 TO 45 ENGINE SPAN 554-CHANNEL4 LBS 5269 GERMAN FW-19O29 0 45 ENGINE SPAN 544-CHANNEL4 ST ITALIAN C2B2 FOLGORE29 TO 45 ENGINE SPAN 564-CHANNEL4 LBS photograph Douglas M2 Mailpiane latest Scale project Next day made drive JFK airport New York treated tour Pan Am maintenance facility 747s disassembled reworked tour ar ranged Tony Ristuccia kept Scale team members cars Norway company Underwood daughters Anne Cathy arrived Oslos Garder moen airport rented Volvo 240 started driving toward Bergen Jet lag wiped us out short goal spent couple days near attractive coastal city began trek through western Norways fjord country included eight ferry crossings returned Oslo Kieller airport meet arriving US team World Championships modelers invited private viewing Royal Norwegian Air Force collection Gardermoen airport pnze display Northrop N-3PB restored Northrop alter having spent 36 years under water Icelandic river restoration floatplane done team volunteers Northrop factory Cali fornia other airplanes display some also rescued watery graves including Gloster Gladiator Heinkel 11 iP Junkers Ju52 Focke WuIf 190 Avro 504A BE2e prototype Jurgen Steinbergers model described earlier 800-mile return trip Reston Dela field accomplished single day Jet lag again sleeps other drives Photos processed report Oslo meet written less four days preparing departure Lake Charles Nats made quick stop St Louis gather up Julie Abel clipped-wing Cub arrived Lake Charles enjoy oppressive heat humidity Louisiana Natsa drastic change 650 temperatures Norway Nats ended immediately following Scale awards ceremony began drive home Delafield one-evening stopover en route Oshkosh annual EAA conven tion fly-in Oshkosh Mecca Scale modelers event must missed Imagine 15000-plus aircraft airport satellite airports nearby over 200 warbirds including B-l 7s B-25s Catalina Grum man Guardians overwhelming size single engine too AT-6s P-S count privately-owned imaginable color scheme Julie Abels favorites Pilatus PC-7 gorgeous red yellow white pattern Bill Turner present again display ing newest creation reproduction famous Miles Atwood Special racer Like Gee Bee Z Brown racer previous Oshkosh displays absolutely accurate rendition built shop Ed Marquart Flabob airport near Riverside CA Attend Oshkosh prepared shoot hundreds photos commercial display area two astounding beauties new Classic Air craft Waco YMF-5 reproductions white other red price tags region $100000 Modern finishing techniques have improved originals 52 years ago List price 1934 $6795 Two local Scale rallies itinerary first Madison Area Radio Control Society MARCS Winnebago RC Fliers RC Scale Fly-in Oshkosh Between two came IAC International Aerobatic Competi tion Fon du Lac couldnt count number Pitts S-is S-2s Citabrias Decath lons clipped-wing T-crafts Cubs fieldno two alike Most have absolutely stun ning colors well-kept aircraft Harold Neumanns clipped-wing Monocoupe Little Mulligan entered competition watched flight wonderment Harold now 80 years old Monocoupes age half Theyre remarkable pair Harold has lucid memories earlier days happy recount willing listeners Anyone claims Scale judge either static flight should have spent some time Oshkosh Fon du Lac observe aircraft Education areas could go long way toward improving present poor image Scale judginga weak link sport hobby competition Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 59 have such connector set sure exposed pins ones wired autobody side car battery groundusually negative no danger pins come contact metalwork car subject also sure connecter lead set attached car battery Continued page 158 152 Model Aviation w GOLDEN GATE EAST I YS Engines Atlanta Kits Challenge IV Kits Hattori Pipes / Headers Tettra Wheels / Hardware PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincoindale NY 10540 ~EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 dressed positioned use such cannot dangle auto engine belts pulleys common sense course sometimes obvious seen thanks reader Phil Mahony Lime Rock CT bringing other kind connector attention Motor feel seems interest confuse some modelers seems Electric modeler taking motor hand spinning annature natural appealing feeling compression Gas model flier just feel compression seems give clue good Gas engine also does magnetic pull Electric motor armature give clue good motor right necessarily photos shows two armatures happen different sizesbut thats unimpor tant What photo really showing difference nature armature stacks thin iron laminations comprise armature poles Notice armature has straight slots grooves holding wire windings other has skewed slots Now imagine armature assemblies installed between per manent field magnets motor housing armature straight slots will tend index ie armature poles will tend line up magnetic field motor housing armature will cog pole pole manually rotate armature shaft indexing prominent motors having very strong field magnets cobalt and/or fewer armature poles However least evi dent motors having skewed-slot armature structure because rotating skewed armature poles gradually progress through field permanent magnetsthere no sharp beginning end given armature pole snap field alignment So American-made cobalt motor doesnt feel good like didnt have much compression some other motor its because likely has skewed slots Now doesnt make feel better Some improved motors have just intro duced Astrobut may realize until look closely Astro 05 15 cobalts direct geared shipped after August 1986 will have some case modifications particular end bells will no longer held place roll pins rather motor now being assembled stainless steel through-bolts change offers several advantages fsrst ability adjust motor timingsorta like adjusting spark oldtime ignition engines Previously roll pin assembly technique motor timing factory set neutral adjustable meant motor would run equally well either direction simply reversing ap plied polarity circumstance necessi tated fact Astro motors used both rotations direct other way gear drives However permanent magnet motor perform ance can tailored improved given direction rotation load adjusting brush angie favor desired direction way tuning process technically new routinely used some foreign model alrcraft model car motors Other advantages assembly method include ability disassemble motor easily ability change motor rotation directionby rotating rear end bell 1800 instead removing reversing leads Ive just received some new OSs have chance photograph column Ill have followup day soon Finally assembly design change destined find its way 25- 40-size cobalt motors future Incidental above information advisory owners cobalt OSs iSs roll pin case assembly virtually impossible remove replace rear end-bell damaging armature windings cause roll pins driven superIN STOCK PUUIAII SHIPMENT NEWZENOAHSZ37Ulu$1995 New Siwdie 46 El 2IeaWi $12115 Reg Seeda 60SIUSSmIS blseile flywheel$14205 flee Seelke 40 Pews Assembly SUp $6235 DISAMA REPAIR$1035 ious Paul Jim Measar EHCOIIPIPLANS $2395 SIUIKITi$fl15 Jim Euler TOMAHAWKPUNS $2265 SIIAHCiT SOON Jim Measer mULL 13*95111PLANS $22J5 SEAOIICIT $9595 Jim khmer ACROBATPWIS SiLOS SEIICIT $6395 MALONEY 133 65ZINOAN 020 95 SACNHIOLUAA21 501 0527 CDI 95 PLOATS40-llAaoeleCe $2195complete hO $4795 16 WWL WEELS$25S0PlKSmlegSluier$2495 PLANS lOPE STEABMAN 114 lludireyl $2395 112 TAYLOUCAAII 5113 CU NeNix $2605 VOIISPLANS 112 iChlekee Clullel $2395 Seives N2U 42 ox $1205 Wield 5-iSle kg models $3405 Puss eli cizee IR TOP PUTS DINAYNRENT20% Off 05 Seedre POE TANKS16 ox $00932ei $795 FI0EHBLAU ARROW SHAFTS 5113 532 Ieee 61w $1195 24 Hoer Serylce $250 postage Semi Dank Chock 50 Ia JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS VaNev VMW Or. Box 43 AIlepnv NY 14706 ___ PRODUCTS FOR TIW mtPmmuuts WOflCI CU Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pioes * Headers uri Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmmnhin h Pndormanc Chmck 158 Model Aviation Eu.Eu.. SIG QUALITY FUELS Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection * Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning * Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUARTGALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethane use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 ~- SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 sob wi hange w thosi net Ce EE.EEEE.E.E FIBERGLASS COWLS 70 cowls oelpanls br Sig Pica Top-Flilo Jemco Noun Pilot Stallord Radials Behrons Garinlpausen W E Toch other kits plans One-pIece lamInated constructIon 01 handlald tlbergla: Atreng lIghtweIght Send SASE br prIce list p1680 Include names modols interested parIs br call between 9AM 9 PM EDT br infornialion COO ordering hope 10 hear youl FIBERGLASS hp4ASTER 703 890-6017 Dept NA Ri 1 Diii 530 Goodniew VA 24595 CmQ 1 Model Magic Epoxy Plus 8 mm 25% lighter Sands & carves like Basswood \ Non sagging gap filling super strength Use anywhere atwo part epoxy used 6f1 oz $895 retail equal 8 oz regular epoxy Model Magic Filler Balsa Foam & Fiberglasssands exactly like Balsa Super lightweight Superior adhesion Waterproof Nontoxic Use nicks gaps fillets fairings building up large areas8 tl oz $595 retail shrink turn brittle used gasoline diesel fuel offers clarity visual fuel flow Model Magic fuel tubing remains flexible plasticizer migration foul engines exhibits outstanding tear abrasion resistence Tubing tinted red easy identification gasoline & diesel use Available 5ff $249/pkg lOft $479/pkg SOft spools $2190 Blue Gb-Fuel Tubing Made finest silicone tubing available Less 1% swelling after 150 hours 15% nitro fuel Available 21/2 5ff packages SOft spools~ Cr2 Inc ARed Gas & Diesel Tubing Model Magic Gas & Diesel Fuel Tubing will swell fine products available dealer direct Magic Products PO Box 19784 _C~odel K_ St Paul MN 55119 715/425-1397 precisely custom tool attempt reassemble motor will hit windings word comes Mr Astro himself Bob Boucher can attest bit sage observa tion So eyeing up pin punch hammerdont Some new motors have also introduced Astro include quite small quite large cobalts end time-honored 02 035 ferrites have discontinued replaced cobalt versions impressive power-han dling ability new smaller cobalts really shortened versions 05 cobalt can mentally picture what look like offer now because writing Astro already backordered new products may till can see hands on~ other end size range Astro has 60- 100-size motors sort interest should get touch Astro particulars biggies may present special problems like bench-run motors cause Bob tells . blow everything 100-foot-long shop away Hes process constructing special duct work safely carry prop blast somewhere else new Old-Timer pictured two photos Its Leisures Lanzo Bomber general very nice kit good wood clean cutting However would suggest interested beginners consider possible alternative cause some aspects construction very difficult plans dont help much particular diamond-shaped fuselage pylon super challenge during assembly also during equipment installation inspired plane let suggest keep equipment far forward pos sible work extra hard keep aft end lightotherwise its tail-heavy city no wants add nose weight Electric built model recent SAM 76 OT meet Hatfield PA decided power system late constructionchoosing geared cobalt 15 ten 800 mAb cells 12 x 8 fixed-blade fan radio controls rudder elevator motor On/Off uses 250 mAh battery pack All-up weight 49 oz rules meet allowed 90-second motor run time included seven-minute max limit three flights So did fly maxed three times leaving six Playboys behind Im appreciativebut next OT will probably another Playboy Late news Polk County Soaring Eagles Lakeland FL have announced second Electric Fun-Fly December 7 1986 follows popular demand first meet July 13 informatiion please contact Leonard Postage 6103 Andrea Dr Lakeland FL 33803 has two phone numbers Well have presume work phone other home phone 813 644-1942 813 2933434 Lets snow under Florida Electric entries Now youre thoroughly confused please forward related other comments questions SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 know what primary concern Publisher Carl Wheeley dis cussed starting column couple years ago whether available Electric material would soon dry up wouldnt have enough write about RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 61 builders arent particularly interested competi tion.I kind wonder wholl get hangar queen air first Once again thanks CoL John de Vries efforts month Bob Beckman intends back next month should continue send correspondence him address listed below Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 62 everything races box unfolds complete mini-shop can used hold plane its being assembled can also use waist-level place service plane between flights No working ground photo tells Heres contest report Rock Valley RC Fliers Rockford IL weather cooperating day first Q500 race 1986 approached raining off several days As time drew nearer Contest Director Orv Steinmetz spending lot time swering phone calls nervous fliers inquiring still going have contest voice full confidence positive thinking told CD really beginning doubt Sure well have Continued page 163 December1986 159 Building repairs snap Model Magic
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 152, 158, 159
Radio Control E lectrics Bob Kopski EVERY MONTH Sit down write column Im faced same basic problem much write about have sort through choose what include what particular issue year double trouble because its two months since Ive writtenthe November issue annual Nats issue has no regular columns last week June last time wrote anything means now Im faced summers wealth information condense Seriously matter real problem strive very hard month offer items judge greatest interest either modelers general Electric enthusiasts large just seriously neither nor other columnist can fit monthly column So order deal problem Im going try something new future Whenever see something deem general interest Electric other magazines Im able squeeze Ill reference course time see reference info will three four months old maybe old cant find someone back issue Also since dont see magazine month everything will come attention best can fact best can includes Wowl must have pushed right button because Ive near record-level reader reac tion August column column dealt economical entry-level Electrics wont blow hole sky will satisfy lot flying needs seems good folksthis columns readersfound just what wanted issue just may August column has caused people try Electric anything else Ive written Thanks have written favorably response Based experience Im thoroughly convinced lot modelers out very close trying Electric need ofjust right basic info some gentle encouragement folks couldnt care less about expensive complicated state of-the-art Electricssome turned off suchbut sure care about simple economi cal ones starters Interestingly enough about same time August issue appeared also did current issue Electric Fly Sheet publication Electric Aeromodeling Association EAA EAA basically structured promote leading edge Electric modeling first relegates beginners needs lower priority fact covering everything thoroughly everyones interest satisfaction impos sible publication restate historic position Ill always try offer something everyone especially enjoy peddling Electric Elationfirst time continuing Electric suc cess see get lots jollies Larry showing non-believers still Ellis Grumer Phillipsburg NJ magnificently-crafted Bluebird original going use struts decided add lifting surfaces instead Shades Giuseppe Bellanca Power isa cobalt 15 Ellis has construction article fora 15-size Electric Fleet biplane August 1986 Flying Models photos March 1986 issue page 52 Bobs new Lanzo Bomber Leisure kit bare bones look nice L its shame cover up Design features undercambered wing airfoil lifting stabilizertypical Old-Timer FF models Bob covered orange chrome MonoKote R chrome Kote flashes sunlet Bob fly very brink visibility way Wondering what happened rudder Its covered chrome Kote actually reflecting near half stab trailing edge shows up 58 Model Aviation two armatures illustrate straight skewed slots design affectsthe waythe motors feel rotation Theres dis cussion column Electric really avery workable rewarding alternative very rich form reader tells new Electric flew right off . amazement everyone else club course first try Electric Right now successful Electric begin ners Electrics important need Electric rulesmore same issue Electric Fly Sheet presented proposed EAA Electric contest rules consist 14 proposed categories including ones Free Flight Control Line Speed Aerobatics RC Sailplane Precision Duration Sailplane Endur ance Pylon Racing OT OT Texaco Precision Aerobatics Sport Scale Unfortunately feel too particular proposals structured such pretty much dictate using absolutely best costly equipment order competi tivean approach entirely consistant organizations expressed purpose also con sistant way existing AMA contest events approached example right mind would think participating ViA FF Gas best custom-reworked Tee Dee theres something different ViA FF event has around forever solidly established though perhaps growing other hand Electric relatively new Electric competition yet formalized within AMA point time attracting interest Electric Electric competition far important advancing costly state art know Please go back reread August column experience Besidesif dont have enough successful beginners now EAA wont have enough experts future cater September issue brought some reader reac tion too Much story first-time RC fliers experience Playboy reaction discussion charger connections worth passing along column pictured convenient way routinely easily connect charger car battery using automobile trailer light con nectors connector set have seen pictured constructed four male female contacts shielded protectively covered Well seems trailer lighting connectors made way Some have contacts exposed two halves mated Continued page 152 Hcaiv Harn Old Timer _ ~IAti born LASZos 0 GAS lIOnEL Il4odaL RECOAD 8REAEE 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin ~*NEWEST* Retail $52 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE* $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $0950 1939 Zipper 5455350 1930 Kloud King 63 $0230 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 78 $7276 1940 So Long 50$3030 1936 Buccaneer 04 $5996 l938CIipperMKl 72$4156 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss America 84 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 88 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $31 16 1938 Powerhouse 84 $53 56 1940 Sailplane 78 $0576 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4876 1940 Ranger 46$3190 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify SAM events EF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior Competition sheet strip wood wire & window waterial Plans orig FF models ore easily convertible 3ch R/G KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 5s $1801 Midway Model GNOME R/G Hand Launch Glider$2400 Jolly Models FLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$1980 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 85s$3250 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 85 Elect $3080 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direcl 85 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 86 Geared 84 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-454 stroke $6470 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Camel $6396 4ks/Midwav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 0 Parts AvarI lllrrllso & HANDLING Up $800 add $150 5801 $2800 add $225 $2001 $4500 add $300 $4501 $7000 add $350 over $7000 add $408 CA Addressees add 65 tax Send MO Visa/MC4*Exp Check allow up 30 days CK clearance COD Exact Charges plus $1 50 Hdl Cash Only 84 Page uisanuuuuw P280 PP/tat Class copy will sent tree--when requestedaith order HOBBY HORN 15173 Moran St [Al PO Box 2212 Westminster Ca 92688 714 8838311 AftHrs 714 8951203] ATT-CHEK7 ON-Board Battery Tester Saves Time. Saves Models BAiTCHEK RX-1 $1495 e USA Install RC Models Check receiver battery status press button Small Light 1/2 oz Precise Rugged ORDER TODAY dealer Protune Corp 1914462-6452 PO Box 1808 Poughkeepoie NY 12601 December 1986 59 LSF V Soaring pilot Bill Meleske Baldwin NY launches Leisure Pylon Playboy SAM 76 O-T meet past July took second Bob observes Cabin Play boy popular locale CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Yes Im sick CA fumes Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ New [4Y//LD QUAUTY PRODUCTS SINCE 1964 NEW RADIO CONTROL SHORT KITS FOR THE SPORTFLYER INTRODUC pAICf $4995 A-26 INVADER TWIN designed HAL PARENTI WING SPAN 68ENGINE SIZE 25 45 THIS HIGH PERFORMANCETWIN ENGINEFLYING MACHINE IS EASYTO BUILDAND FUNTO FLY LIKE ALL OF OUR SHORT KITS IT IS DESIGNED AROUND PRECISION CUT FOAM WING CORE FOR STRENGTH AND TRUENESS THERE IS PLENTY OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR POSITIVE HIGH AND LOW SPEED CONTROL WE USE STRAIGHT FORWARD GUICK AND STURDY LIGHT WEIGHT CONSTRUCTION THAT MAKES SENSE SHORT KITS INCLUDE PRECISION CUT FOAM WING CORES ABS HIGH IMPACT FORMED COWLINGS CLEAR FORMED CANOPIES WITH FRAMEWORK DETAIL IMORE CLEAR PARTS OR TWINI FORMED STEEL ENGINE MOUNTS EASY TO FOLLOW PLANS WITH CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND ALL NECESSARY TEMPLATES PRE CUT PLYWOOD FIREWALLS CONTROL SURFACE HINGES LANDING GEAR BLOCKS STRAPS AND SCREWS INOT APPLICABLE ON 1VINSI BILL OF MATERIALS INO EALSA INCLUDEDI MOLDED TOP NACELLE PAIRINGS FOR TWIN ONLY FREE CATALOG WITH ANY ORDER ORDERING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR REOUIRED AMOUNT PLUS 450 PER KIT CANADIANS ADD 650 TO WING MFG RO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE 1L60014 ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ADD 6V% SALES TAX ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN US FUNDS SEND 251 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG DESCRIBING OUR COMPLETE LINE OF FOAM WING CORES ACCESSORIES KITS TOOLS AND MUCH MORE WEIGHT 75106 LBS W/A/G MF6 WORLD WAR II FIGHTER SERIES JAPANESE A6M2 ZERO29 10 - ENGINE SPAN 544-CHANNEL4 LBS AMERICAN P-4B TOMAHAWK 29 TO 45 ENGINE SPAN 554-CHANNEL4 LBS 5269 GERMAN FW-19O29 0 45 ENGINE SPAN 544-CHANNEL4 ST ITALIAN C2B2 FOLGORE29 TO 45 ENGINE SPAN 564-CHANNEL4 LBS photograph Douglas M2 Mailpiane latest Scale project Next day made drive JFK airport New York treated tour Pan Am maintenance facility 747s disassembled reworked tour ar ranged Tony Ristuccia kept Scale team members cars Norway company Underwood daughters Anne Cathy arrived Oslos Garder moen airport rented Volvo 240 started driving toward Bergen Jet lag wiped us out short goal spent couple days near attractive coastal city began trek through western Norways fjord country included eight ferry crossings returned Oslo Kieller airport meet arriving US team World Championships modelers invited private viewing Royal Norwegian Air Force collection Gardermoen airport pnze display Northrop N-3PB restored Northrop alter having spent 36 years under water Icelandic river restoration floatplane done team volunteers Northrop factory Cali fornia other airplanes display some also rescued watery graves including Gloster Gladiator Heinkel 11 iP Junkers Ju52 Focke WuIf 190 Avro 504A BE2e prototype Jurgen Steinbergers model described earlier 800-mile return trip Reston Dela field accomplished single day Jet lag again sleeps other drives Photos processed report Oslo meet written less four days preparing departure Lake Charles Nats made quick stop St Louis gather up Julie Abel clipped-wing Cub arrived Lake Charles enjoy oppressive heat humidity Louisiana Natsa drastic change 650 temperatures Norway Nats ended immediately following Scale awards ceremony began drive home Delafield one-evening stopover en route Oshkosh annual EAA conven tion fly-in Oshkosh Mecca Scale modelers event must missed Imagine 15000-plus aircraft airport satellite airports nearby over 200 warbirds including B-l 7s B-25s Catalina Grum man Guardians overwhelming size single engine too AT-6s P-S count privately-owned imaginable color scheme Julie Abels favorites Pilatus PC-7 gorgeous red yellow white pattern Bill Turner present again display ing newest creation reproduction famous Miles Atwood Special racer Like Gee Bee Z Brown racer previous Oshkosh displays absolutely accurate rendition built shop Ed Marquart Flabob airport near Riverside CA Attend Oshkosh prepared shoot hundreds photos commercial display area two astounding beauties new Classic Air craft Waco YMF-5 reproductions white other red price tags region $100000 Modern finishing techniques have improved originals 52 years ago List price 1934 $6795 Two local Scale rallies itinerary first Madison Area Radio Control Society MARCS Winnebago RC Fliers RC Scale Fly-in Oshkosh Between two came IAC International Aerobatic Competi tion Fon du Lac couldnt count number Pitts S-is S-2s Citabrias Decath lons clipped-wing T-crafts Cubs fieldno two alike Most have absolutely stun ning colors well-kept aircraft Harold Neumanns clipped-wing Monocoupe Little Mulligan entered competition watched flight wonderment Harold now 80 years old Monocoupes age half Theyre remarkable pair Harold has lucid memories earlier days happy recount willing listeners Anyone claims Scale judge either static flight should have spent some time Oshkosh Fon du Lac observe aircraft Education areas could go long way toward improving present poor image Scale judginga weak link sport hobby competition Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 59 have such connector set sure exposed pins ones wired autobody side car battery groundusually negative no danger pins come contact metalwork car subject also sure connecter lead set attached car battery Continued page 158 152 Model Aviation w GOLDEN GATE EAST I YS Engines Atlanta Kits Challenge IV Kits Hattori Pipes / Headers Tettra Wheels / Hardware PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincoindale NY 10540 ~EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 dressed positioned use such cannot dangle auto engine belts pulleys common sense course sometimes obvious seen thanks reader Phil Mahony Lime Rock CT bringing other kind connector attention Motor feel seems interest confuse some modelers seems Electric modeler taking motor hand spinning annature natural appealing feeling compression Gas model flier just feel compression seems give clue good Gas engine also does magnetic pull Electric motor armature give clue good motor right necessarily photos shows two armatures happen different sizesbut thats unimpor tant What photo really showing difference nature armature stacks thin iron laminations comprise armature poles Notice armature has straight slots grooves holding wire windings other has skewed slots Now imagine armature assemblies installed between per manent field magnets motor housing armature straight slots will tend index ie armature poles will tend line up magnetic field motor housing armature will cog pole pole manually rotate armature shaft indexing prominent motors having very strong field magnets cobalt and/or fewer armature poles However least evi dent motors having skewed-slot armature structure because rotating skewed armature poles gradually progress through field permanent magnetsthere no sharp beginning end given armature pole snap field alignment So American-made cobalt motor doesnt feel good like didnt have much compression some other motor its because likely has skewed slots Now doesnt make feel better Some improved motors have just intro duced Astrobut may realize until look closely Astro 05 15 cobalts direct geared shipped after August 1986 will have some case modifications particular end bells will no longer held place roll pins rather motor now being assembled stainless steel through-bolts change offers several advantages fsrst ability adjust motor timingsorta like adjusting spark oldtime ignition engines Previously roll pin assembly technique motor timing factory set neutral adjustable meant motor would run equally well either direction simply reversing ap plied polarity circumstance necessi tated fact Astro motors used both rotations direct other way gear drives However permanent magnet motor perform ance can tailored improved given direction rotation load adjusting brush angie favor desired direction way tuning process technically new routinely used some foreign model alrcraft model car motors Other advantages assembly method include ability disassemble motor easily ability change motor rotation directionby rotating rear end bell 1800 instead removing reversing leads Ive just received some new OSs have chance photograph column Ill have followup day soon Finally assembly design change destined find its way 25- 40-size cobalt motors future Incidental above information advisory owners cobalt OSs iSs roll pin case assembly virtually impossible remove replace rear end-bell damaging armature windings cause roll pins driven superIN STOCK PUUIAII SHIPMENT NEWZENOAHSZ37Ulu$1995 New Siwdie 46 El 2IeaWi $12115 Reg Seeda 60SIUSSmIS blseile flywheel$14205 flee Seelke 40 Pews Assembly SUp $6235 DISAMA REPAIR$1035 ious Paul Jim Measar EHCOIIPIPLANS $2395 SIUIKITi$fl15 Jim Euler TOMAHAWKPUNS $2265 SIIAHCiT SOON Jim Measer mULL 13*95111PLANS $22J5 SEAOIICIT $9595 Jim khmer ACROBATPWIS SiLOS SEIICIT $6395 MALONEY 133 65ZINOAN 020 95 SACNHIOLUAA21 501 0527 CDI 95 PLOATS40-llAaoeleCe $2195complete hO $4795 16 WWL WEELS$25S0PlKSmlegSluier$2495 PLANS lOPE STEABMAN 114 lludireyl $2395 112 TAYLOUCAAII 5113 CU NeNix $2605 VOIISPLANS 112 iChlekee Clullel $2395 Seives N2U 42 ox $1205 Wield 5-iSle kg models $3405 Puss eli cizee IR TOP PUTS DINAYNRENT20% Off 05 Seedre POE TANKS16 ox $00932ei $795 FI0EHBLAU ARROW SHAFTS 5113 532 Ieee 61w $1195 24 Hoer Serylce $250 postage Semi Dank Chock 50 Ia JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS VaNev VMW Or. Box 43 AIlepnv NY 14706 ___ PRODUCTS FOR TIW mtPmmuuts WOflCI CU Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pioes * Headers uri Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmmnhin h Pndormanc Chmck 158 Model Aviation Eu.Eu.. SIG QUALITY FUELS Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection * Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning * Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUARTGALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethane use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 ~- SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 sob wi hange w thosi net Ce EE.EEEE.E.E FIBERGLASS COWLS 70 cowls oelpanls br Sig Pica Top-Flilo Jemco Noun Pilot Stallord Radials Behrons Garinlpausen W E Toch other kits plans One-pIece lamInated constructIon 01 handlald tlbergla: Atreng lIghtweIght Send SASE br prIce list p1680 Include names modols interested parIs br call between 9AM 9 PM EDT br infornialion COO ordering hope 10 hear youl FIBERGLASS hp4ASTER 703 890-6017 Dept NA Ri 1 Diii 530 Goodniew VA 24595 CmQ 1 Model Magic Epoxy Plus 8 mm 25% lighter Sands & carves like Basswood \ Non sagging gap filling super strength Use anywhere atwo part epoxy used 6f1 oz $895 retail equal 8 oz regular epoxy Model Magic Filler Balsa Foam & Fiberglasssands exactly like Balsa Super lightweight Superior adhesion Waterproof Nontoxic Use nicks gaps fillets fairings building up large areas8 tl oz $595 retail shrink turn brittle used gasoline diesel fuel offers clarity visual fuel flow Model Magic fuel tubing remains flexible plasticizer migration foul engines exhibits outstanding tear abrasion resistence Tubing tinted red easy identification gasoline & diesel use Available 5ff $249/pkg lOft $479/pkg SOft spools $2190 Blue Gb-Fuel Tubing Made finest silicone tubing available Less 1% swelling after 150 hours 15% nitro fuel Available 21/2 5ff packages SOft spools~ Cr2 Inc ARed Gas & Diesel Tubing Model Magic Gas & Diesel Fuel Tubing will swell fine products available dealer direct Magic Products PO Box 19784 _C~odel K_ St Paul MN 55119 715/425-1397 precisely custom tool attempt reassemble motor will hit windings word comes Mr Astro himself Bob Boucher can attest bit sage observa tion So eyeing up pin punch hammerdont Some new motors have also introduced Astro include quite small quite large cobalts end time-honored 02 035 ferrites have discontinued replaced cobalt versions impressive power-han dling ability new smaller cobalts really shortened versions 05 cobalt can mentally picture what look like offer now because writing Astro already backordered new products may till can see hands on~ other end size range Astro has 60- 100-size motors sort interest should get touch Astro particulars biggies may present special problems like bench-run motors cause Bob tells . blow everything 100-foot-long shop away Hes process constructing special duct work safely carry prop blast somewhere else new Old-Timer pictured two photos Its Leisures Lanzo Bomber general very nice kit good wood clean cutting However would suggest interested beginners consider possible alternative cause some aspects construction very difficult plans dont help much particular diamond-shaped fuselage pylon super challenge during assembly also during equipment installation inspired plane let suggest keep equipment far forward pos sible work extra hard keep aft end lightotherwise its tail-heavy city no wants add nose weight Electric built model recent SAM 76 OT meet Hatfield PA decided power system late constructionchoosing geared cobalt 15 ten 800 mAb cells 12 x 8 fixed-blade fan radio controls rudder elevator motor On/Off uses 250 mAh battery pack All-up weight 49 oz rules meet allowed 90-second motor run time included seven-minute max limit three flights So did fly maxed three times leaving six Playboys behind Im appreciativebut next OT will probably another Playboy Late news Polk County Soaring Eagles Lakeland FL have announced second Electric Fun-Fly December 7 1986 follows popular demand first meet July 13 informatiion please contact Leonard Postage 6103 Andrea Dr Lakeland FL 33803 has two phone numbers Well have presume work phone other home phone 813 644-1942 813 2933434 Lets snow under Florida Electric entries Now youre thoroughly confused please forward related other comments questions SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 know what primary concern Publisher Carl Wheeley dis cussed starting column couple years ago whether available Electric material would soon dry up wouldnt have enough write about RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 61 builders arent particularly interested competi tion.I kind wonder wholl get hangar queen air first Once again thanks CoL John de Vries efforts month Bob Beckman intends back next month should continue send correspondence him address listed below Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 62 everything races box unfolds complete mini-shop can used hold plane its being assembled can also use waist-level place service plane between flights No working ground photo tells Heres contest report Rock Valley RC Fliers Rockford IL weather cooperating day first Q500 race 1986 approached raining off several days As time drew nearer Contest Director Orv Steinmetz spending lot time swering phone calls nervous fliers inquiring still going have contest voice full confidence positive thinking told CD really beginning doubt Sure well have Continued page 163 December1986 159 Building repairs snap Model Magic
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 152, 158, 159
Radio Control E lectrics Bob Kopski EVERY MONTH Sit down write column Im faced same basic problem much write about have sort through choose what include what particular issue year double trouble because its two months since Ive writtenthe November issue annual Nats issue has no regular columns last week June last time wrote anything means now Im faced summers wealth information condense Seriously matter real problem strive very hard month offer items judge greatest interest either modelers general Electric enthusiasts large just seriously neither nor other columnist can fit monthly column So order deal problem Im going try something new future Whenever see something deem general interest Electric other magazines Im able squeeze Ill reference course time see reference info will three four months old maybe old cant find someone back issue Also since dont see magazine month everything will come attention best can fact best can includes Wowl must have pushed right button because Ive near record-level reader reac tion August column column dealt economical entry-level Electrics wont blow hole sky will satisfy lot flying needs seems good folksthis columns readersfound just what wanted issue just may August column has caused people try Electric anything else Ive written Thanks have written favorably response Based experience Im thoroughly convinced lot modelers out very close trying Electric need ofjust right basic info some gentle encouragement folks couldnt care less about expensive complicated state of-the-art Electricssome turned off suchbut sure care about simple economi cal ones starters Interestingly enough about same time August issue appeared also did current issue Electric Fly Sheet publication Electric Aeromodeling Association EAA EAA basically structured promote leading edge Electric modeling first relegates beginners needs lower priority fact covering everything thoroughly everyones interest satisfaction impos sible publication restate historic position Ill always try offer something everyone especially enjoy peddling Electric Elationfirst time continuing Electric suc cess see get lots jollies Larry showing non-believers still Ellis Grumer Phillipsburg NJ magnificently-crafted Bluebird original going use struts decided add lifting surfaces instead Shades Giuseppe Bellanca Power isa cobalt 15 Ellis has construction article fora 15-size Electric Fleet biplane August 1986 Flying Models photos March 1986 issue page 52 Bobs new Lanzo Bomber Leisure kit bare bones look nice L its shame cover up Design features undercambered wing airfoil lifting stabilizertypical Old-Timer FF models Bob covered orange chrome MonoKote R chrome Kote flashes sunlet Bob fly very brink visibility way Wondering what happened rudder Its covered chrome Kote actually reflecting near half stab trailing edge shows up 58 Model Aviation two armatures illustrate straight skewed slots design affectsthe waythe motors feel rotation Theres dis cussion column Electric really avery workable rewarding alternative very rich form reader tells new Electric flew right off . amazement everyone else club course first try Electric Right now successful Electric begin ners Electrics important need Electric rulesmore same issue Electric Fly Sheet presented proposed EAA Electric contest rules consist 14 proposed categories including ones Free Flight Control Line Speed Aerobatics RC Sailplane Precision Duration Sailplane Endur ance Pylon Racing OT OT Texaco Precision Aerobatics Sport Scale Unfortunately feel too particular proposals structured such pretty much dictate using absolutely best costly equipment order competi tivean approach entirely consistant organizations expressed purpose also con sistant way existing AMA contest events approached example right mind would think participating ViA FF Gas best custom-reworked Tee Dee theres something different ViA FF event has around forever solidly established though perhaps growing other hand Electric relatively new Electric competition yet formalized within AMA point time attracting interest Electric Electric competition far important advancing costly state art know Please go back reread August column experience Besidesif dont have enough successful beginners now EAA wont have enough experts future cater September issue brought some reader reac tion too Much story first-time RC fliers experience Playboy reaction discussion charger connections worth passing along column pictured convenient way routinely easily connect charger car battery using automobile trailer light con nectors connector set have seen pictured constructed four male female contacts shielded protectively covered Well seems trailer lighting connectors made way Some have contacts exposed two halves mated Continued page 152 Hcaiv Harn Old Timer _ ~IAti born LASZos 0 GAS lIOnEL Il4odaL RECOAD 8REAEE 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin ~*NEWEST* Retail $52 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE* $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $0950 1939 Zipper 5455350 1930 Kloud King 63 $0230 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 78 $7276 1940 So Long 50$3030 1936 Buccaneer 04 $5996 l938CIipperMKl 72$4156 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss America 84 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 88 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $31 16 1938 Powerhouse 84 $53 56 1940 Sailplane 78 $0576 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4876 1940 Ranger 46$3190 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify SAM events EF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior Competition sheet strip wood wire & window waterial Plans orig FF models ore easily convertible 3ch R/G KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 5s $1801 Midway Model GNOME R/G Hand Launch Glider$2400 Jolly Models FLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$1980 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 85s$3250 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 85 Elect $3080 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direcl 85 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 86 Geared 84 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-454 stroke $6470 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Camel $6396 4ks/Midwav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 0 Parts AvarI lllrrllso & HANDLING Up $800 add $150 5801 $2800 add $225 $2001 $4500 add $300 $4501 $7000 add $350 over $7000 add $408 CA Addressees add 65 tax Send MO Visa/MC4*Exp Check allow up 30 days CK clearance COD Exact Charges plus $1 50 Hdl Cash Only 84 Page uisanuuuuw P280 PP/tat Class copy will sent tree--when requestedaith order HOBBY HORN 15173 Moran St [Al PO Box 2212 Westminster Ca 92688 714 8838311 AftHrs 714 8951203] ATT-CHEK7 ON-Board Battery Tester Saves Time. Saves Models BAiTCHEK RX-1 $1495 e USA Install RC Models Check receiver battery status press button Small Light 1/2 oz Precise Rugged ORDER TODAY dealer Protune Corp 1914462-6452 PO Box 1808 Poughkeepoie NY 12601 December 1986 59 LSF V Soaring pilot Bill Meleske Baldwin NY launches Leisure Pylon Playboy SAM 76 O-T meet past July took second Bob observes Cabin Play boy popular locale CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Yes Im sick CA fumes Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ New [4Y//LD QUAUTY PRODUCTS SINCE 1964 NEW RADIO CONTROL SHORT KITS FOR THE SPORTFLYER INTRODUC pAICf $4995 A-26 INVADER TWIN designed HAL PARENTI WING SPAN 68ENGINE SIZE 25 45 THIS HIGH PERFORMANCETWIN ENGINEFLYING MACHINE IS EASYTO BUILDAND FUNTO FLY LIKE ALL OF OUR SHORT KITS IT IS DESIGNED AROUND PRECISION CUT FOAM WING CORE FOR STRENGTH AND TRUENESS THERE IS PLENTY OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR POSITIVE HIGH AND LOW SPEED CONTROL WE USE STRAIGHT FORWARD GUICK AND STURDY LIGHT WEIGHT CONSTRUCTION THAT MAKES SENSE SHORT KITS INCLUDE PRECISION CUT FOAM WING CORES ABS HIGH IMPACT FORMED COWLINGS CLEAR FORMED CANOPIES WITH FRAMEWORK DETAIL IMORE CLEAR PARTS OR TWINI FORMED STEEL ENGINE MOUNTS EASY TO FOLLOW PLANS WITH CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND ALL NECESSARY TEMPLATES PRE CUT PLYWOOD FIREWALLS CONTROL SURFACE HINGES LANDING GEAR BLOCKS STRAPS AND SCREWS INOT APPLICABLE ON 1VINSI BILL OF MATERIALS INO EALSA INCLUDEDI MOLDED TOP NACELLE PAIRINGS FOR TWIN ONLY FREE CATALOG WITH ANY ORDER ORDERING SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR REOUIRED AMOUNT PLUS 450 PER KIT CANADIANS ADD 650 TO WING MFG RO BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE 1L60014 ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ADD 6V% SALES TAX ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN US FUNDS SEND 251 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG DESCRIBING OUR COMPLETE LINE OF FOAM WING CORES ACCESSORIES KITS TOOLS AND MUCH MORE WEIGHT 75106 LBS W/A/G MF6 WORLD WAR II FIGHTER SERIES JAPANESE A6M2 ZERO29 10 - ENGINE SPAN 544-CHANNEL4 LBS AMERICAN P-4B TOMAHAWK 29 TO 45 ENGINE SPAN 554-CHANNEL4 LBS 5269 GERMAN FW-19O29 0 45 ENGINE SPAN 544-CHANNEL4 ST ITALIAN C2B2 FOLGORE29 TO 45 ENGINE SPAN 564-CHANNEL4 LBS photograph Douglas M2 Mailpiane latest Scale project Next day made drive JFK airport New York treated tour Pan Am maintenance facility 747s disassembled reworked tour ar ranged Tony Ristuccia kept Scale team members cars Norway company Underwood daughters Anne Cathy arrived Oslos Garder moen airport rented Volvo 240 started driving toward Bergen Jet lag wiped us out short goal spent couple days near attractive coastal city began trek through western Norways fjord country included eight ferry crossings returned Oslo Kieller airport meet arriving US team World Championships modelers invited private viewing Royal Norwegian Air Force collection Gardermoen airport pnze display Northrop N-3PB restored Northrop alter having spent 36 years under water Icelandic river restoration floatplane done team volunteers Northrop factory Cali fornia other airplanes display some also rescued watery graves including Gloster Gladiator Heinkel 11 iP Junkers Ju52 Focke WuIf 190 Avro 504A BE2e prototype Jurgen Steinbergers model described earlier 800-mile return trip Reston Dela field accomplished single day Jet lag again sleeps other drives Photos processed report Oslo meet written less four days preparing departure Lake Charles Nats made quick stop St Louis gather up Julie Abel clipped-wing Cub arrived Lake Charles enjoy oppressive heat humidity Louisiana Natsa drastic change 650 temperatures Norway Nats ended immediately following Scale awards ceremony began drive home Delafield one-evening stopover en route Oshkosh annual EAA conven tion fly-in Oshkosh Mecca Scale modelers event must missed Imagine 15000-plus aircraft airport satellite airports nearby over 200 warbirds including B-l 7s B-25s Catalina Grum man Guardians overwhelming size single engine too AT-6s P-S count privately-owned imaginable color scheme Julie Abels favorites Pilatus PC-7 gorgeous red yellow white pattern Bill Turner present again display ing newest creation reproduction famous Miles Atwood Special racer Like Gee Bee Z Brown racer previous Oshkosh displays absolutely accurate rendition built shop Ed Marquart Flabob airport near Riverside CA Attend Oshkosh prepared shoot hundreds photos commercial display area two astounding beauties new Classic Air craft Waco YMF-5 reproductions white other red price tags region $100000 Modern finishing techniques have improved originals 52 years ago List price 1934 $6795 Two local Scale rallies itinerary first Madison Area Radio Control Society MARCS Winnebago RC Fliers RC Scale Fly-in Oshkosh Between two came IAC International Aerobatic Competi tion Fon du Lac couldnt count number Pitts S-is S-2s Citabrias Decath lons clipped-wing T-crafts Cubs fieldno two alike Most have absolutely stun ning colors well-kept aircraft Harold Neumanns clipped-wing Monocoupe Little Mulligan entered competition watched flight wonderment Harold now 80 years old Monocoupes age half Theyre remarkable pair Harold has lucid memories earlier days happy recount willing listeners Anyone claims Scale judge either static flight should have spent some time Oshkosh Fon du Lac observe aircraft Education areas could go long way toward improving present poor image Scale judginga weak link sport hobby competition Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 59 have such connector set sure exposed pins ones wired autobody side car battery groundusually negative no danger pins come contact metalwork car subject also sure connecter lead set attached car battery Continued page 158 152 Model Aviation w GOLDEN GATE EAST I YS Engines Atlanta Kits Challenge IV Kits Hattori Pipes / Headers Tettra Wheels / Hardware PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincoindale NY 10540 ~EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 dressed positioned use such cannot dangle auto engine belts pulleys common sense course sometimes obvious seen thanks reader Phil Mahony Lime Rock CT bringing other kind connector attention Motor feel seems interest confuse some modelers seems Electric modeler taking motor hand spinning annature natural appealing feeling compression Gas model flier just feel compression seems give clue good Gas engine also does magnetic pull Electric motor armature give clue good motor right necessarily photos shows two armatures happen different sizesbut thats unimpor tant What photo really showing difference nature armature stacks thin iron laminations comprise armature poles Notice armature has straight slots grooves holding wire windings other has skewed slots Now imagine armature assemblies installed between per manent field magnets motor housing armature straight slots will tend index ie armature poles will tend line up magnetic field motor housing armature will cog pole pole manually rotate armature shaft indexing prominent motors having very strong field magnets cobalt and/or fewer armature poles However least evi dent motors having skewed-slot armature structure because rotating skewed armature poles gradually progress through field permanent magnetsthere no sharp beginning end given armature pole snap field alignment So American-made cobalt motor doesnt feel good like didnt have much compression some other motor its because likely has skewed slots Now doesnt make feel better Some improved motors have just intro duced Astrobut may realize until look closely Astro 05 15 cobalts direct geared shipped after August 1986 will have some case modifications particular end bells will no longer held place roll pins rather motor now being assembled stainless steel through-bolts change offers several advantages fsrst ability adjust motor timingsorta like adjusting spark oldtime ignition engines Previously roll pin assembly technique motor timing factory set neutral adjustable meant motor would run equally well either direction simply reversing ap plied polarity circumstance necessi tated fact Astro motors used both rotations direct other way gear drives However permanent magnet motor perform ance can tailored improved given direction rotation load adjusting brush angie favor desired direction way tuning process technically new routinely used some foreign model alrcraft model car motors Other advantages assembly method include ability disassemble motor easily ability change motor rotation directionby rotating rear end bell 1800 instead removing reversing leads Ive just received some new OSs have chance photograph column Ill have followup day soon Finally assembly design change destined find its way 25- 40-size cobalt motors future Incidental above information advisory owners cobalt OSs iSs roll pin case assembly virtually impossible remove replace rear end-bell damaging armature windings cause roll pins driven superIN STOCK PUUIAII SHIPMENT NEWZENOAHSZ37Ulu$1995 New Siwdie 46 El 2IeaWi $12115 Reg Seeda 60SIUSSmIS blseile flywheel$14205 flee Seelke 40 Pews Assembly SUp $6235 DISAMA REPAIR$1035 ious Paul Jim Measar EHCOIIPIPLANS $2395 SIUIKITi$fl15 Jim Euler TOMAHAWKPUNS $2265 SIIAHCiT SOON Jim Measer mULL 13*95111PLANS $22J5 SEAOIICIT $9595 Jim khmer ACROBATPWIS SiLOS SEIICIT $6395 MALONEY 133 65ZINOAN 020 95 SACNHIOLUAA21 501 0527 CDI 95 PLOATS40-llAaoeleCe $2195complete hO $4795 16 WWL WEELS$25S0PlKSmlegSluier$2495 PLANS lOPE STEABMAN 114 lludireyl $2395 112 TAYLOUCAAII 5113 CU NeNix $2605 VOIISPLANS 112 iChlekee Clullel $2395 Seives N2U 42 ox $1205 Wield 5-iSle kg models $3405 Puss eli cizee IR TOP PUTS DINAYNRENT20% Off 05 Seedre POE TANKS16 ox $00932ei $795 FI0EHBLAU ARROW SHAFTS 5113 532 Ieee 61w $1195 24 Hoer Serylce $250 postage Semi Dank Chock 50 Ia JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS VaNev VMW Or. Box 43 AIlepnv NY 14706 ___ PRODUCTS FOR TIW mtPmmuuts WOflCI CU Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Muffled Tuned Pioes * Headers uri Mufflers * Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmmnhin h Pndormanc Chmck 158 Model Aviation Eu.Eu.. SIG QUALITY FUELS Special Igniters improve cold starting idle characteristics * High Film Strength Additives increase lubricity provide maximum lean run protection * Special Detergents help prevent varnish promote clean burning * Rust Preventatives protect expensive engines corrosion SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUARTGALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 SIGPREMIUM4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitromethane use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines finest quality fuel can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 ~- SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 sob wi hange w thosi net Ce EE.EEEE.E.E FIBERGLASS COWLS 70 cowls oelpanls br Sig Pica Top-Flilo Jemco Noun Pilot Stallord Radials Behrons Garinlpausen W E Toch other kits plans One-pIece lamInated constructIon 01 handlald tlbergla: Atreng lIghtweIght Send SASE br prIce list p1680 Include names modols interested parIs br call between 9AM 9 PM EDT br infornialion COO ordering hope 10 hear youl FIBERGLASS hp4ASTER 703 890-6017 Dept NA Ri 1 Diii 530 Goodniew VA 24595 CmQ 1 Model Magic Epoxy Plus 8 mm 25% lighter Sands & carves like Basswood \ Non sagging gap filling super strength Use anywhere atwo part epoxy used 6f1 oz $895 retail equal 8 oz regular epoxy Model Magic Filler Balsa Foam & Fiberglasssands exactly like Balsa Super lightweight Superior adhesion Waterproof Nontoxic Use nicks gaps fillets fairings building up large areas8 tl oz $595 retail shrink turn brittle used gasoline diesel fuel offers clarity visual fuel flow Model Magic fuel tubing remains flexible plasticizer migration foul engines exhibits outstanding tear abrasion resistence Tubing tinted red easy identification gasoline & diesel use Available 5ff $249/pkg lOft $479/pkg SOft spools $2190 Blue Gb-Fuel Tubing Made finest silicone tubing available Less 1% swelling after 150 hours 15% nitro fuel Available 21/2 5ff packages SOft spools~ Cr2 Inc ARed Gas & Diesel Tubing Model Magic Gas & Diesel Fuel Tubing will swell fine products available dealer direct Magic Products PO Box 19784 _C~odel K_ St Paul MN 55119 715/425-1397 precisely custom tool attempt reassemble motor will hit windings word comes Mr Astro himself Bob Boucher can attest bit sage observa tion So eyeing up pin punch hammerdont Some new motors have also introduced Astro include quite small quite large cobalts end time-honored 02 035 ferrites have discontinued replaced cobalt versions impressive power-han dling ability new smaller cobalts really shortened versions 05 cobalt can mentally picture what look like offer now because writing Astro already backordered new products may till can see hands on~ other end size range Astro has 60- 100-size motors sort interest should get touch Astro particulars biggies may present special problems like bench-run motors cause Bob tells . blow everything 100-foot-long shop away Hes process constructing special duct work safely carry prop blast somewhere else new Old-Timer pictured two photos Its Leisures Lanzo Bomber general very nice kit good wood clean cutting However would suggest interested beginners consider possible alternative cause some aspects construction very difficult plans dont help much particular diamond-shaped fuselage pylon super challenge during assembly also during equipment installation inspired plane let suggest keep equipment far forward pos sible work extra hard keep aft end lightotherwise its tail-heavy city no wants add nose weight Electric built model recent SAM 76 OT meet Hatfield PA decided power system late constructionchoosing geared cobalt 15 ten 800 mAb cells 12 x 8 fixed-blade fan radio controls rudder elevator motor On/Off uses 250 mAh battery pack All-up weight 49 oz rules meet allowed 90-second motor run time included seven-minute max limit three flights So did fly maxed three times leaving six Playboys behind Im appreciativebut next OT will probably another Playboy Late news Polk County Soaring Eagles Lakeland FL have announced second Electric Fun-Fly December 7 1986 follows popular demand first meet July 13 informatiion please contact Leonard Postage 6103 Andrea Dr Lakeland FL 33803 has two phone numbers Well have presume work phone other home phone 813 644-1942 813 2933434 Lets snow under Florida Electric entries Now youre thoroughly confused please forward related other comments questions SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 know what primary concern Publisher Carl Wheeley dis cussed starting column couple years ago whether available Electric material would soon dry up wouldnt have enough write about RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 61 builders arent particularly interested competi tion.I kind wonder wholl get hangar queen air first Once again thanks CoL John de Vries efforts month Bob Beckman intends back next month should continue send correspondence him address listed below Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 62 everything races box unfolds complete mini-shop can used hold plane its being assembled can also use waist-level place service plane between flights No working ground photo tells Heres contest report Rock Valley RC Fliers Rockford IL weather cooperating day first Q500 race 1986 approached raining off several days As time drew nearer Contest Director Orv Steinmetz spending lot time swering phone calls nervous fliers inquiring still going have contest voice full confidence positive thinking told CD really beginning doubt Sure well have Continued page 163 December1986 159 Building repairs snap Model Magic
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 152, 158, 159
Radio Control E lectrics Bob Kopski EVERY MONTH Sit down write column Im faced same basic problem much write about have sort through choose what include what particular issue year double trouble because its two months since Ive writtenthe November issue annual Nats issue has no regular columns last week June last time wrote anything means now Im faced summers wealth information condense Seriously matter real problem strive very hard month offer items judge greatest interest either modelers general Electric enthusiasts large just seriously neither nor other columnist can fit monthly column So order deal problem Im going try something new future Whenever see something deem general interest Electric other magazines Im able squeeze Ill reference course time see reference info will three four months old maybe old cant find someone back issue Also since dont see magazine month everything will come attention best can fact best can includes Wowl must have pushed right button because Ive near record-level reader reac tion August column column dealt economical entry-level Electrics wont blow hole sky will satisfy lot flying needs seems good folksthis columns readersfound just what wanted issue just may August column has caused people try Electric anything else Ive written Thanks have written favorably response Based experience Im thoroughly convinced lot modelers out very close trying Electric need ofjust right basic info some gentle encouragement folks couldnt care less about expensive complicated state of-the-art Electricssome turned off suchbut sure care about simple economi cal ones starters Interestingly enough about same time August issue appeared also did current issue Electric Fly Sheet publication Electric Aeromodeling Association EAA EAA basically structured promote leading edge Electric modeling first relegates beginners needs lower priority fact covering everything thoroughly everyones interest satisfaction impos sible publication restate historic position Ill always try offer something everyone especially enjoy peddling Electric Elationfirst time continuing Electric suc cess see get lots jollies Larry showing non-believers still Ellis Grumer Phillipsburg NJ magnificently-crafted Bluebird original going use struts decided add lifting surfaces instead Shades Giuseppe Bellanca Power isa cobalt 15 Ellis has construction article fora 15-size Electric Fleet biplane August 1986 Flying Models photos March 1986 issue page 52 Bobs new Lanzo Bomber Leisure kit bare bones look nice L its shame cover up Design features undercambered wing airfoil lifting stabilizertypical Old-Timer FF models Bob covered orange chrome MonoKote R chrome Kote flashes sunlet Bob fly very brink visibility way Wondering what happened rudder Its covered chrome Kote actually reflecting near half stab trailing edge shows up 58 Model Aviation two armatures illustrate straight skewed slots design affectsthe waythe motors feel rotation Theres dis cussion column Electric really avery workable rewarding alternative very rich form reader tells new Electric flew right off . amazement everyone else club course first try Electric Right now successful Electric begin ners Electrics important need Electric rulesmore same issue Electric Fly Sheet presented proposed EAA Electric contest rules consist 14 proposed categories including ones Free Flight Control Line Speed Aerobatics RC Sailplane Precision Duration Sailplane Endur ance Pylon Racing OT OT Texaco Precision Aerobatics Sport Scale Unfortunately feel too particular proposals structured such pretty much dictate using absolutely best costly equipment order competi tivean approach entirely consistant organizations expressed purpose also con sistant way existing AMA contest events approached example right mind would think participating ViA FF Gas best custom-reworked Tee Dee theres something different ViA FF event has around forever solidly established though perhaps growing other hand Electric relatively new Electric competition yet formalized within AMA point time attracting interest Electric Electric competition far important advancing costly state art know Please go back reread August column experience Besidesif dont have enough successful beginners now EAA wont have enough experts future cater September issue brought some reader reac tion too Much story first-time RC fliers experience Playboy reaction discussion charger connections worth passing along column pictured convenient way routinely easily connect charger car battery using automobile trailer light con nectors connector set have seen pictured constructed four male female contacts shielded protectively covered Well seems trailer lighting connectors made way Some have contacts exposed two halves mated Continued page 152 Hcaiv Harn Old Timer _ ~IAti born LASZos 0 GAS lIOnEL Il4odaL RECOAD 8REAEE 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin ~*NEWEST* Retail $52 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE* $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $0950 1939 Zipper 5455350 1930 Kloud King 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York treated tour Pan Am maintenance facility 747s disassembled reworked tour ar ranged Tony Ristuccia kept Scale team members cars Norway company Underwood daughters Anne Cathy arrived Oslos Garder moen airport rented Volvo 240 started driving toward Bergen Jet lag wiped us out short goal spent couple days near attractive coastal city began trek through western Norways fjord country included eight ferry crossings returned Oslo Kieller airport meet arriving US team World Championships modelers invited private viewing Royal Norwegian Air Force collection Gardermoen airport pnze display Northrop N-3PB restored Northrop alter having spent 36 years under water Icelandic river restoration floatplane done team volunteers Northrop factory Cali fornia other airplanes display some also rescued watery graves including Gloster Gladiator Heinkel 11 iP Junkers Ju52 Focke WuIf 190 Avro 504A BE2e prototype Jurgen Steinbergers model described earlier 800-mile return trip Reston Dela field accomplished single day Jet lag again sleeps other drives Photos processed report Oslo meet written less four days preparing departure Lake Charles Nats made quick stop St Louis gather up Julie Abel clipped-wing Cub arrived Lake Charles enjoy oppressive heat humidity Louisiana Natsa drastic change 650 temperatures Norway Nats ended immediately following Scale awards ceremony began drive home Delafield one-evening stopover en route Oshkosh annual EAA conven tion fly-in Oshkosh Mecca Scale modelers event must missed Imagine 15000-plus aircraft airport satellite airports nearby over 200 warbirds including B-l 7s B-25s Catalina Grum man Guardians overwhelming size single engine too AT-6s P-S count privately-owned imaginable color scheme Julie Abels favorites Pilatus PC-7 gorgeous red yellow white pattern Bill Turner present again display ing newest creation reproduction famous Miles Atwood Special racer Like Gee Bee Z Brown racer previous Oshkosh displays absolutely accurate rendition built shop Ed 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observe aircraft Education areas could go long way toward improving present poor image Scale judginga weak link sport hobby competition Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 59 have such connector set sure exposed pins ones wired autobody side car battery groundusually negative no danger pins come contact metalwork car subject also sure connecter lead set attached car battery Continued page 158 152 Model Aviation w GOLDEN GATE EAST I YS Engines Atlanta Kits Challenge IV Kits Hattori Pipes / Headers Tettra Wheels / Hardware PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincoindale NY 10540 ~EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 152 dressed positioned use such cannot dangle auto engine belts pulleys common sense course sometimes obvious seen thanks reader Phil Mahony Lime Rock CT bringing other kind connector attention Motor feel seems interest confuse some modelers seems Electric modeler taking motor hand spinning annature natural appealing feeling compression Gas model flier just feel compression seems give clue good Gas engine also does magnetic pull Electric motor armature give clue good motor right necessarily photos shows two armatures happen different sizesbut thats unimpor tant What photo really showing difference nature armature stacks thin iron laminations comprise armature poles Notice armature has straight slots grooves holding wire windings other has skewed slots Now imagine armature assemblies installed between per manent field magnets motor housing armature straight slots will tend index ie armature poles will tend line up magnetic field motor housing armature will cog pole pole manually rotate armature shaft indexing prominent motors having very strong field magnets cobalt and/or fewer armature poles However least evi dent motors having skewed-slot armature structure because rotating skewed armature poles gradually progress through field permanent magnetsthere no sharp beginning end given armature pole snap field alignment So American-made cobalt motor doesnt feel good like didnt have much compression some other motor its because likely has skewed slots Now doesnt make feel better Some improved motors have just intro duced Astrobut may realize until look closely Astro 05 15 cobalts direct geared shipped after August 1986 will have some case modifications particular end bells will no longer held place roll pins rather motor now being assembled stainless steel through-bolts change offers several advantages fsrst ability adjust motor timingsorta like adjusting spark oldtime ignition engines Previously roll pin assembly technique motor timing factory set neutral adjustable meant motor would run equally well either direction simply reversing ap plied polarity circumstance necessi tated fact Astro motors used both rotations direct other way gear drives However permanent magnet motor perform ance can tailored improved given direction rotation load adjusting brush angie favor desired direction 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end time-honored 02 035 ferrites have discontinued replaced cobalt versions impressive power-han dling ability new smaller cobalts really shortened versions 05 cobalt can mentally picture what look like offer now because writing Astro already backordered new products may till can see hands on~ other end size range Astro has 60- 100-size motors sort interest should get touch Astro particulars biggies may present special problems like bench-run motors cause Bob tells . blow everything 100-foot-long shop away Hes process constructing special duct work safely carry prop blast somewhere else new Old-Timer pictured two photos Its Leisures Lanzo Bomber general very nice kit good wood clean cutting However would suggest interested beginners consider possible alternative cause some aspects construction very difficult plans dont help much particular diamond-shaped fuselage pylon super challenge during assembly also during equipment installation inspired plane let suggest keep equipment far forward pos sible work extra hard keep aft end lightotherwise its tail-heavy city no wants add nose weight Electric built model recent SAM 76 OT meet Hatfield PA decided power system late constructionchoosing geared cobalt 15 ten 800 mAb cells 12 x 8 fixed-blade fan radio controls rudder elevator motor On/Off uses 250 mAh battery pack All-up weight 49 oz rules meet allowed 90-second motor run time included seven-minute max limit three flights So did fly maxed three times leaving six Playboys behind Im appreciativebut next OT will probably another Playboy Late news Polk County Soaring Eagles Lakeland FL have announced second Electric Fun-Fly December 7 1986 follows popular demand first meet July 13 informatiion please contact Leonard Postage 6103 Andrea Dr Lakeland FL 33803 has two phone numbers Well have presume work phone other home phone 813 644-1942 813 2933434 Lets snow under Florida Electric entries Now youre thoroughly confused please forward related other comments questions SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 know what primary concern Publisher Carl Wheeley dis cussed starting column couple years ago whether available Electric material would soon dry up wouldnt have enough write about RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 61 builders arent particularly interested competi tion.I kind wonder wholl get hangar queen air first Once again thanks CoL John de Vries efforts month Bob Beckman intends back next month should continue send correspondence him address listed below Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Ct Manassas VA 22110 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 62 everything races box unfolds complete mini-shop can used hold plane its being assembled can also use waist-level place service plane between flights No working ground photo tells Heres contest report Rock Valley RC Fliers Rockford IL weather cooperating day first Q500 race 1986 approached raining off several days As time drew nearer Contest Director Orv Steinmetz spending lot time swering phone calls nervous fliers inquiring still going have contest voice full confidence positive thinking told CD really beginning doubt Sure well have Continued page 163 December1986 159 Building repairs snap Model Magic