C onE rot Giant Scale Bob Beckman WOOD believe kinds suppliers wood Giant Scale construction coming out guessed woodworks Weve talking about using spruce bass pine etc place balsa especially high stress areas pretty much cut own least longer sizes Now Im hearing people over country making various types sizes wood available First supplier aircraft-grade clear white pine usual cross section sizes lengths up 72-in dont have prices fingertips note Air Design 549 Appian Ave Napolean OH 43545 will get info need have never used pine airframe construction myself know modelers swear doesnt have same kind strength spruce certainly adequate needs bends carves much easily spruce Tom Rausch Air Design lumber business position select cut best use Next have supplier basswood Some time back got letter George McGinnis wondering people didnt use bass Giant Scale building pointed out some its advantages have known worked bass sometime fairly small sizes has fine straight grain much like white pine bends carves nicely little heavier pine spruce differ ence too significant sizes talking about Anyway George now prepared supply bass usual sizes lengths up 72-in Price ranges form 201 -in sq 36in $135 -in -in 72-in Write G McGinnis 144 Murray Ave Goshen NY 10924 complete price list quote special size might want Next want mention source redwood Except West Coast use redwood model building rather rare Its properties similar pine spruce dont believe quite strong addition has greater tendency splinter lighter very usable application addition popular semi-kits Schmidt Custom Kits 11948 Franklin Blvd Elk Grove CA 95624 offers both spruce redwood S-ft lengths redwood somewhat cheaper spruce example 3/16-in sq redwood 40 spruce 55g -in -in redwood $100 spruce $215 finally another supplier spruce Ed Rogala Midwest Products sent note some samples 72-in length spruce producing sale local model shops Micro Cut Balsa has around long time now applying same techniques cutting aircraft grade spruce sizes -in $120 *-in 1-in $430 Check local hobby shop write Midwest 44 Model Aviation Bob Morses F4B-2 picturebook takeoff run Navy fighter 305 outstanding Giant Scale subject Plans availableBob reviews month Another Bob Morse Focke-Wuif Stosser unusual graceful parasol-wing Tlgnter used Luftwaffe late 30s Framework istypical Bob Morse Bobthlnks its shameto cover up four plans reviewed month new engine goodies available Collection parts a La-ar1er ongoara starring system ror Uuaciras Bob very impressed qualityof item isconvinced thatonboard starting morethan just gimmick forGiantScale aircraft Items rightare collection add-on chokes Although designed use primarilywith Quadra some adaptableto Kiorltz Top row showathe components Quadra air cleaner/choke Bottom row Ito R Gardner-Burrell Vortac simple Quadra choke plate See column details Products Co P0 Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 Im sure other suppliers four ones happen have information moment Any different woods suitable use availability famili arity will have lot modelers preference use spruce myself cut own Im still working less $1000 worth bought local lumberyard three years ago course also bought made tools cut way wanted also build deck back house justify saw killed two birds though because now wife sits deck sun work down basement Onboard starters idea having onboard starter RC model has always seemed to nothing interesting yet unnecessary stunt still feel way regard models Im beginning see little differently comes Giant Scale aircraft last year have seen several starterequipped big birds things struck safety aspect convenient way start big engines helper anchoring plane onboard starter can own anchor starting behind prop abso lutely no need reach across whirling lumberyard Before anyone gets upset let point out am advocating going out flying yourself Its just times being able start up safely yourself can b very useful Anyway decided put Easteraft starter Realistic Models Stinson Voyager Im building starter kit arrived pleasantly surprised very impressed Over years have seen lot kits lot different things cant remember made better first impression parts absolutely top quality kit complete right down two different grades Loctite need Continued page 122 Bill Winters Aristocrat now sports pilot realistic-looking dummy engine mauc oy UOfl orull trum vvuIwm Brothers cynders Bill has increased size fuel tank Tartan engine 1 qt Engine will receive detail future already looks great especially flight BYRON GINALS i5, , j~ Phi i5b After years Intensive research testing refinements Byron Originals proudly announces release its truly remarkable 1/5 scale P-Si Mustang deluxe super-scale kit complete factory-installed Quadra engine prop reduction system unquestionably sophisticated realistic scale reproduction ever made famous WW II fighter list standard features assorted hardware alone far too extensive attempt partial description So order better ap preciate superb kit offering detailed information pack complete materials list owners manual parts price sheet miniaturized set assembly plans isometric drawings Simply send us $200 along name address well forward pack immediately Once review youll un derstand P-Si Byron Originals being heralded greatest engineering achievement modeling history Authentic 1/5 Scale P-5 1 Mustang Optional Pneumatic Retract System Includes necessary hardware Sequencing gear & wheel doors Operational scale Oleo struts Scale tires & wheels Single servo actuation Fully illustrated plans Suggested Retail Value $16994 Mail Order Price $14445 plus $265 shipping COMPLETE KIT CONCEPT Kit includes detailed fiberglass fuselage injection molded wings control surfaces necessary hardware complete model shown Four deluxe decal schemes three view detailed plans isometric drawings also included NOTE Pilot paint covering material radio gear included Complete Power Package Included Kit Consists Complete drive unit & mounting Scale 24x1 5 four-bladed prop Quadras latest Schnuerle ported engine 5Y2 spinner Byron Originals PO 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN85 WING AREA. 1300 sq LENGTH76 Ready-to-fly weight bs CHANNELS4 16 flaps & opt retractsl YITWicKsR/Wi6DEL%I THE RICK STICK SUPREME SPORT TRAINER FULLY AEROBATIC Pre-Built Ready Fine Sand & Cover Full Length Balsa Wood & Spruce Spars Hinged Surfaces Hardware HalIco Gear Nylon Bolts Tapped Bolt Gear & Wing THE WEEKENDER FLITE BOX SIZE 12 x 12% x 18 PLYWOOD SANDED READY FOR PRIMER SEALER HARDWARE AND 15 DRAWER CABINET INCLUDED95 SPACE FOR 1 5 Drawer Cabinet 1-Gal Fuel Battery Fuel Pump Power Panel Prop Bin Tool Tray Electric Starter Cleaner Towels No Other Like Send SASE Free Brochure 0 Dealer Inquiries Invited 0 Florida Residents Add 4% Sales Tax FIVE engine Orders CLOSE Dec 31 1981 created Anniversary 1930s $60 deposit per engine place order tour engine order limit send large addressed stamped 36C envelope further information accordance order date s Model Motors Forksville Pa 18616 ICOMPLETE THI5 FORM1 AND AlTACH MAILINGI LABEL FROM RE CENTI ISSUE j LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOIN i move please let us know advancesix weeks re Iquired change address Attach current MA mailing labelI I here check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept. I Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth St. NW. Washington DC. 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS I Non-AMA subscrIption rates $1600 12 months US possessions elsewhereI Including Canada Mexico $2200 US Schools $800 US Libraries $1200I I ADDRESSI CITY/STATE _____________________________________________zipI II MODEL AVIATION 815 FIFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON DC 20005 Engine 25 40 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 45 Installation went quickly partly because Voyager motor mount designed accept starter instructions starter should make fairly simple install almost aircraft have lot funny/tragic stories about people inadvertently starting engines onboard starters case know cause incident carelessness brought years operating glow-ignition engines glow engine cant start until something hook up battery plug Everyone learns quick leave battery after engine starts always have something have engine start flip over Editors note Weve recently hearing glow engines can startunder certain conditionswithout connecting bat tery RMcM often have casually flipped prop plane sitting shop self-contained magneto ignition casually flipping prop trying starter can lead trouble unless something prevent engine running something have comes two parts first part install ignition kill switch aircraft second part use dont mean just radio controlled ignition switch Its good idea have also must have switch kills engine no matter what radio doing have develop habit turning switch off time shut down engine checking before turn engine over maintain things no matter what size unsafe its what people can unsafe Add-on chokes first Big Bangers Big Birds article mention made fact several engines did have built-in chokes wasnt long before started hearing about choke units could added Walbro carb used engines two different items available Quadra USA 1032 East Manitowoc Ave Oak Creek WI 53154 combination air cleaner choke sells $495 intended Quadra slight modification will fit Kioritz unit bulky needs large cowl completely enclosed air filter good idea other Quadra item choke plate control ann fits under plastic fitting carb costs buck sure does job next Gardner-Burrell 6005 Cliff Drive Fort Smith AR 72903 ram-induction fitting built-in choke sells $1495 manufacturer claims 200 rpm increase due ram air intake quite possible havent chance try yet Ill let know what find out fourth unit Vortac Mfg Co available model shops $598 designed operated manually front through air intake cowl Obviously mode dont change engine running can also set up operation servo manual control cockpit choke assemblies serve definite need big banger no choke Choking finger awkward dangerous can almost impossible cowled engine Plan reviews have already reported several excellent plans Bob Morse guy prolific havent got chance keeping up 122 Model Aviation Pre-Buift 4 Ch $8995 $4995 Pre-Cut Kit Hardware Landing Gear Full Length Wood IncI him effort catch up Im going cover four latest designs month dont really need comment quality complete ness Bobs plans four usual out standing Ill just comment specific designs First F4B-2/P12-C has out over year have seen prototype fly times believe first Kawasaki 22-powered model perfect match-up Span 90-in 2118 sq wing area 23 lb total weight wing loading comes Out 25 oz/sq ft low enough account its agility air plans include simple effective jig construciton cabane struts Focke Wuif FW56 Stosser wellknown design see plans know Bob wanted model parasol design beautiful fuselage lines elliptical wing planform unusual tail assembly Bobs wing construction method makes elliptical wing simpler would expect same jigging method noted above used cabane Span 1025-in length 75-in wing area 1300 sq weight 22 lb aircraft powered Quadra Bob next turned attention model ings all-time favorites WACO cabin biplane chose YKS-6 version designed either Quadra Kawasaki 22 Upper wing span 9938-in total wing area 2414 sq 293 lb wing loading 28 oz/sq ft too high Giant Scale latest offering Ryan S-C low-wing side-by-side cabin monoplane came after famous STA Bob has used construction technique have seen used smaller Scale models never before size results full-monocoque fuselage shell good representation original should work just well smaller size Wingspan 112-in length 75-in area 1700 sq weight 24 lb wing loading 32 oz/sq ft Kawasaki 22 should fly just like original going over four plans reminded something have probably mentioned before can bear repetition Bobs plans have necessary details shows install hinges control systems strut fittings gives part numbers sources things need plans good usable plans have kind detail ofthese plans available Mammoth Scale Plans 3351 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 sent rolled folded ALBI P0 reCweuymeI LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 1714 4898875 er 1714 4424839 AvAILABLE NOWWnco UPF 7 90-Ripe52395 JB Spocini MK III 94 Mono 79 Ripe Weighr 19 lbs 2195 Tronol Air 2000 105 CIassc Scale Biplane 23 lbs 2295 Tronol Air 4009 99 Radial En9 Classic Bipe 23 lbs 2299 Fekker 0-vIl 99 Geerren WW Fighter Ripe 23 lbs 2495 Coming Reoc Sopith Pop 90 Rrpe Sopirh Trpnhoced RO Triplane Waco ATO Lyjack Version 90 Riplane Niecyon 11 Robe 85 Riplane 35 Scale Fokker 091 72 Triplane Plans shipped U PS Parcel Post P/ease add $300 postaqe hand/mo fastest seMce send postn money order No C 00 orders sent BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 212 337-6987 September 1981 123 N RJL K61 eAmerican made Schnuerle ports eDouble ball bearing sPerry carburetor ePorged & domed piston S Forged &rod 0-ring sealed back cover lnvestment cast crankcase Kraft Engine Warranty Parts & Repair RJL INDUSTRIES PO BOX 5654 PASADENA CA 91107 213 359-0016 795-9821 F ~NT SCALE PLANS Suggeated Retail $14800 Muffler Included 3 LACEY M-1O 11 PEANUT KITS $495 EACH LACEY MIRCOUGARMUSTANG PIETENPOLGIPSY MOTHZERO PIPER CUBGANAGOBIEMILES MIB ANDRESONDRUINE LOAtPLETE CATALOG $100 HARD TO FIND ACCESSORIES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS MASTER AIRSCREW FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airscrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size l9Yax9Y2x 12 high $ dat dealer postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners WINDSOR PROPELLER CO PO Box 112 Windsor CA 95492 r Chatdicg iJo 1213 7 OX 192 GOODIES Iakc1atNUYS CA 91408I II —LWlfr1CoinetffI $7995I Reg~ SPECIAL 810 SYSTEM Spec Ship [ Dry Tx Rx Nicods195 $65040-61 Engine 2 CH 2 Servos $9800 CH4 Servos Other Lanier Models Available 3 CH 3 Servos $11995 ChargerCRAFT-AIRI II 4CH 4 Servos -$14495 Ship -$550RegI $22954y/[J/ HEAVY DUTYC-3 4IN SANDERSpec71-l/2 Adjustable table$1313Span Sand discs miterForShip $ 350mk~ guide available2-CH2METERI RegSpec $2495RadioCOMPETITION SAl LPLANE Ship$350$25004I U _I CATALOG 6 $170 FOREIGNMORE LOFFER VALID 30 DAYS FROM MAGAZINE DATE CAUF RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX 2 Secol STINSON RELIANT SR9 @ $1500 60 tic Engine U Wingopon 2 Full size sheets Drawings consi ManuaL Pinase add $250 Postage 0 Handling Partial Kits avartahie designs. Send Cash check Mocet Order tO RICHARD G RARRON 1213 Holly Spring Lone Grond Rione MishIgon 48439 fram e4d4f 7aak4a61 $9900 DELIVERED Four Folding Legs Wing & Fuselage Holders Add $400 Shipping Calif 6% Tax RAC Products408 274-1915 3200 Knighsswood Way 0 Sag Jose CA 95148 Price including postage $2600 Ryan S-C $2350 other three IMAA Fly-in International Miniature Air craft Association Fly-in last weekend September shaping up combined fun-fly trade show Indoor outdoor booths being reserved manufacturers could become Toledo show Giant Scale Location Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY information write Don Godfrey 254 Washington St Binghamton NY 13901 Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Manassas VA 22110 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 46 went turned Helicopter around wiggle sticks give throttle starting lift off Wait minute Its going forwardfaster faster Chop throttle down comes Whew Another close call practice thats what will take Ill flying month two took Cricket home fully confident little practice would have smooth stable hover no time practice garage out driveway spend evening Ron Eisners hasement same results Either spun like top would take off four directions resemblance being control must admit though point controlled hover approximately four feet off ground what did next Chopped throttle Did know glide ratio Helicopter zero just found out kept remembering through properly trimmed would fly itself felt after hit ground hard several occasions husted rotor blade Helicop ter may possibly out trim Back Ron Kumers went beautiful day no wind sun shiningwhat could ask took Cricket out car started up made few trim adjustments flying beauti fully Kumer really doing nice joh hut wait minute Theres clothesline Surely hes going miss itor Have ever seen bird broken wing flop around ground Thats what clothesline will Helicopter have gone through two gallons fuel OS Max 25 three sets main rotor blades two sets tail rotor blades canopy basement looks like Helicopter junk yard spare parts yet need lots-lots-lots practice Ifinally learn fly Helicopter will have achieved greatest personal satisfactions accomplish ment since have hobby what about So accept challenge Good Luck Well Rons thoughts bring back some memories frustrations broken rotor blades local expert couldnt fly Helicopters learned together whiz trimming out Helicopters dont fly themselves sure fly better theyre trimmed Miniature Aircraft Supply has availahle several accessory items ease trimming chores adssembly Schluter System 80 Helicopters some accessories may adapted other machines well check out photo Heliboy youll notice Miniature Aircraft Supply fan installation tool against canopy havent yet opportunity use 124 Model Aviation SPORT SCALE AT ITS FINES TI Its Radio Control I/A Sonic STINSON RELIANT 5R9 plc oct @$2500 P0 Kiorito type Engine. 126 Wlngopon S Full Son sheets Drawings Cunot Manual
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/09
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 122, 123, 124
C onE rot Giant Scale Bob Beckman WOOD believe kinds suppliers wood Giant Scale construction coming out guessed woodworks Weve talking about using spruce bass pine etc place balsa especially high stress areas pretty much cut own least longer sizes Now Im hearing people over country making various types sizes wood available First supplier aircraft-grade clear white pine usual cross section sizes lengths up 72-in dont have prices fingertips note Air Design 549 Appian Ave Napolean OH 43545 will get info need have never used pine airframe construction myself know modelers swear doesnt have same kind strength spruce certainly adequate needs bends carves much easily spruce Tom Rausch Air Design lumber business position select cut best use Next have supplier basswood Some time back got letter George McGinnis wondering people didnt use bass Giant Scale building pointed out some its advantages have known worked bass sometime fairly small sizes has fine straight grain much like white pine bends carves nicely little heavier pine spruce differ ence too significant sizes talking about Anyway George now prepared supply bass usual sizes lengths up 72-in Price ranges form 201 -in sq 36in $135 -in -in 72-in Write G McGinnis 144 Murray Ave Goshen NY 10924 complete price list quote special size might want Next want mention source redwood Except West Coast use redwood model building rather rare Its properties similar pine spruce dont believe quite strong addition has greater tendency splinter lighter very usable application addition popular semi-kits Schmidt Custom Kits 11948 Franklin Blvd Elk Grove CA 95624 offers both spruce redwood S-ft lengths redwood somewhat cheaper spruce example 3/16-in sq redwood 40 spruce 55g -in -in redwood $100 spruce $215 finally another supplier spruce Ed Rogala Midwest Products sent note some samples 72-in length spruce producing sale local model shops Micro Cut Balsa has around long time now applying same techniques cutting aircraft grade spruce sizes -in $120 *-in 1-in $430 Check local hobby shop write Midwest 44 Model Aviation Bob Morses F4B-2 picturebook takeoff run Navy fighter 305 outstanding Giant Scale subject Plans availableBob reviews month Another Bob Morse Focke-Wuif Stosser unusual graceful parasol-wing Tlgnter used Luftwaffe late 30s Framework istypical Bob Morse Bobthlnks its shameto cover up four plans reviewed month new engine goodies available Collection parts a La-ar1er ongoara starring system ror Uuaciras Bob very impressed qualityof item isconvinced thatonboard starting morethan just gimmick forGiantScale aircraft Items rightare collection add-on chokes Although designed use primarilywith Quadra some adaptableto Kiorltz Top row showathe components Quadra air cleaner/choke Bottom row Ito R Gardner-Burrell Vortac simple Quadra choke plate See column details Products Co P0 Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 Im sure other suppliers four ones happen have information moment Any different woods suitable use availability famili arity will have lot modelers preference use spruce myself cut own Im still working less $1000 worth bought local lumberyard three years ago course also bought made tools cut way wanted also build deck back house justify saw killed two birds though because now wife sits deck sun work down basement Onboard starters idea having onboard starter RC model has always seemed to nothing interesting yet unnecessary stunt still feel way regard models Im beginning see little differently comes Giant Scale aircraft last year have seen several starterequipped big birds things struck safety aspect convenient way start big engines helper anchoring plane onboard starter can own anchor starting behind prop abso lutely no need reach across whirling lumberyard Before anyone gets upset let point out am advocating going out flying yourself Its just times being able start up safely yourself can b very useful Anyway decided put Easteraft starter Realistic Models Stinson Voyager Im building starter kit arrived pleasantly surprised very impressed Over years have seen lot kits lot different things cant remember made better first impression parts absolutely top quality kit complete right down two different grades Loctite need Continued page 122 Bill Winters Aristocrat now sports pilot realistic-looking dummy engine mauc oy UOfl orull trum vvuIwm Brothers cynders Bill has increased size fuel tank Tartan engine 1 qt Engine will receive detail future already looks great especially flight BYRON GINALS i5, , j~ Phi i5b After years Intensive research testing refinements Byron Originals proudly announces release its truly remarkable 1/5 scale P-Si Mustang deluxe super-scale kit complete factory-installed Quadra engine prop reduction system unquestionably sophisticated realistic scale reproduction ever made famous WW II fighter list standard features assorted hardware alone far too extensive attempt partial description So order better ap preciate superb kit offering detailed information pack complete materials list owners manual parts price sheet miniaturized set assembly plans isometric drawings Simply send us $200 along name address well forward pack immediately Once review youll un derstand P-Si Byron Originals being heralded greatest engineering achievement modeling history Authentic 1/5 Scale P-5 1 Mustang Optional Pneumatic Retract System Includes necessary hardware Sequencing gear & wheel doors Operational scale Oleo struts Scale tires & wheels Single servo actuation Fully illustrated plans Suggested Retail Value $16994 Mail Order Price $14445 plus $265 shipping COMPLETE KIT CONCEPT Kit includes detailed fiberglass fuselage injection molded wings control surfaces necessary hardware complete model shown Four deluxe decal schemes three view detailed plans isometric drawings also included NOTE Pilot paint covering material radio gear included Complete Power Package Included Kit Consists Complete drive unit & mounting Scale 24x1 5 four-bladed prop Quadras latest Schnuerle ported engine 5Y2 spinner Byron Originals PO 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN85 WING AREA. 1300 sq LENGTH76 Ready-to-fly weight bs CHANNELS4 16 flaps & opt retractsl YITWicKsR/Wi6DEL%I THE RICK STICK SUPREME SPORT TRAINER FULLY AEROBATIC Pre-Built Ready Fine Sand & Cover Full Length Balsa Wood & Spruce Spars Hinged Surfaces Hardware HalIco Gear Nylon Bolts Tapped Bolt Gear & Wing THE WEEKENDER FLITE BOX SIZE 12 x 12% x 18 PLYWOOD SANDED READY FOR PRIMER SEALER HARDWARE AND 15 DRAWER CABINET INCLUDED95 SPACE FOR 1 5 Drawer Cabinet 1-Gal Fuel Battery Fuel Pump Power Panel Prop Bin Tool Tray Electric Starter Cleaner Towels No Other Like Send SASE Free Brochure 0 Dealer Inquiries Invited 0 Florida Residents Add 4% Sales Tax FIVE engine Orders CLOSE Dec 31 1981 created Anniversary 1930s $60 deposit per engine place order tour engine order limit send large addressed stamped 36C envelope further information accordance order date s Model Motors Forksville Pa 18616 ICOMPLETE THI5 FORM1 AND AlTACH MAILINGI LABEL FROM RE CENTI ISSUE j LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOIN i move please let us know advancesix weeks re Iquired change address Attach current MA mailing labelI I here check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept. I Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth St. NW. Washington DC. 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS I Non-AMA subscrIption rates $1600 12 months US possessions elsewhereI Including Canada Mexico $2200 US Schools $800 US Libraries $1200I I ADDRESSI CITY/STATE _____________________________________________zipI II MODEL AVIATION 815 FIFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON DC 20005 Engine 25 40 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 45 Installation went quickly partly because Voyager motor mount designed accept starter instructions starter should make fairly simple install almost aircraft have lot funny/tragic stories about people inadvertently starting engines onboard starters case know cause incident carelessness brought years operating glow-ignition engines glow engine cant start until something hook up battery plug Everyone learns quick leave battery after engine starts always have something have engine start flip over Editors note Weve recently hearing glow engines can startunder certain conditionswithout connecting bat tery RMcM often have casually flipped prop plane sitting shop self-contained magneto ignition casually flipping prop trying starter can lead trouble unless something prevent engine running something have comes two parts first part install ignition kill switch aircraft second part use dont mean just radio controlled ignition switch Its good idea have also must have switch kills engine no matter what radio doing have develop habit turning switch off time shut down engine checking before turn engine over maintain things no matter what size unsafe its what people can unsafe Add-on chokes first Big Bangers Big Birds article mention made fact several engines did have built-in chokes wasnt long before started hearing about choke units could added Walbro carb used engines two different items available Quadra USA 1032 East Manitowoc Ave Oak Creek WI 53154 combination air cleaner choke sells $495 intended Quadra slight modification will fit Kioritz unit bulky needs large cowl completely enclosed air filter good idea other Quadra item choke plate control ann fits under plastic fitting carb costs buck sure does job next Gardner-Burrell 6005 Cliff Drive Fort Smith AR 72903 ram-induction fitting built-in choke sells $1495 manufacturer claims 200 rpm increase due ram air intake quite possible havent chance try yet Ill let know what find out fourth unit Vortac Mfg Co available model shops $598 designed operated manually front through air intake cowl Obviously mode dont change engine running can also set up operation servo manual control cockpit choke assemblies serve definite need big banger no choke Choking finger awkward dangerous can almost impossible cowled engine Plan reviews have already reported several excellent plans Bob Morse guy prolific havent got chance keeping up 122 Model Aviation Pre-Buift 4 Ch $8995 $4995 Pre-Cut Kit Hardware Landing Gear Full Length Wood IncI him effort catch up Im going cover four latest designs month dont really need comment quality complete ness Bobs plans four usual out standing Ill just comment specific designs First F4B-2/P12-C has out over year have seen prototype fly times believe first Kawasaki 22-powered model perfect match-up Span 90-in 2118 sq wing area 23 lb total weight wing loading comes Out 25 oz/sq ft low enough account its agility air plans include simple effective jig construciton cabane struts Focke Wuif FW56 Stosser wellknown design see plans know Bob wanted model parasol design beautiful fuselage lines elliptical wing planform unusual tail assembly Bobs wing construction method makes elliptical wing simpler would expect same jigging method noted above used cabane Span 1025-in length 75-in wing area 1300 sq weight 22 lb aircraft powered Quadra Bob next turned attention model ings all-time favorites WACO cabin biplane chose YKS-6 version designed either Quadra Kawasaki 22 Upper wing span 9938-in total wing area 2414 sq 293 lb wing loading 28 oz/sq ft too high Giant Scale latest offering Ryan S-C low-wing side-by-side cabin monoplane came after famous STA Bob has used construction technique have seen used smaller Scale models never before size results full-monocoque fuselage shell good representation original should work just well smaller size Wingspan 112-in length 75-in area 1700 sq weight 24 lb wing loading 32 oz/sq ft Kawasaki 22 should fly just like original going over four plans reminded something have probably mentioned before can bear repetition Bobs plans have necessary details shows install hinges control systems strut fittings gives part numbers sources things need plans good usable plans have kind detail ofthese plans available Mammoth Scale Plans 3351 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 sent rolled folded ALBI P0 reCweuymeI LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 1714 4898875 er 1714 4424839 AvAILABLE NOWWnco UPF 7 90-Ripe52395 JB Spocini MK III 94 Mono 79 Ripe Weighr 19 lbs 2195 Tronol Air 2000 105 CIassc Scale Biplane 23 lbs 2295 Tronol Air 4009 99 Radial En9 Classic Bipe 23 lbs 2299 Fekker 0-vIl 99 Geerren WW Fighter Ripe 23 lbs 2495 Coming Reoc Sopith Pop 90 Rrpe Sopirh Trpnhoced RO Triplane Waco ATO Lyjack Version 90 Riplane Niecyon 11 Robe 85 Riplane 35 Scale Fokker 091 72 Triplane Plans shipped U PS Parcel Post P/ease add $300 postaqe hand/mo fastest seMce send postn money order No C 00 orders sent BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 212 337-6987 September 1981 123 N RJL K61 eAmerican made Schnuerle ports eDouble ball bearing sPerry carburetor ePorged & domed piston S Forged &rod 0-ring sealed back cover lnvestment cast crankcase Kraft Engine Warranty Parts & Repair RJL INDUSTRIES PO BOX 5654 PASADENA CA 91107 213 359-0016 795-9821 F ~NT SCALE PLANS Suggeated Retail $14800 Muffler Included 3 LACEY M-1O 11 PEANUT KITS $495 EACH LACEY MIRCOUGARMUSTANG PIETENPOLGIPSY MOTHZERO PIPER CUBGANAGOBIEMILES MIB ANDRESONDRUINE LOAtPLETE CATALOG $100 HARD TO FIND ACCESSORIES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS MASTER AIRSCREW FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airscrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size l9Yax9Y2x 12 high $ dat dealer postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners WINDSOR PROPELLER CO PO Box 112 Windsor CA 95492 r Chatdicg iJo 1213 7 OX 192 GOODIES Iakc1atNUYS CA 91408I II —LWlfr1CoinetffI $7995I Reg~ SPECIAL 810 SYSTEM Spec Ship [ Dry Tx Rx Nicods195 $65040-61 Engine 2 CH 2 Servos $9800 CH4 Servos Other Lanier Models Available 3 CH 3 Servos $11995 ChargerCRAFT-AIRI II 4CH 4 Servos -$14495 Ship -$550RegI $22954y/[J/ HEAVY DUTYC-3 4IN SANDERSpec71-l/2 Adjustable table$1313Span Sand discs miterForShip $ 350mk~ guide available2-CH2METERI RegSpec $2495RadioCOMPETITION SAl LPLANE Ship$350$25004I U _I CATALOG 6 $170 FOREIGNMORE LOFFER VALID 30 DAYS FROM MAGAZINE DATE CAUF RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX 2 Secol STINSON RELIANT SR9 @ $1500 60 tic Engine U Wingopon 2 Full size sheets Drawings consi ManuaL Pinase add $250 Postage 0 Handling Partial Kits avartahie designs. Send Cash check Mocet Order tO RICHARD G RARRON 1213 Holly Spring Lone Grond Rione MishIgon 48439 fram e4d4f 7aak4a61 $9900 DELIVERED Four Folding Legs Wing & Fuselage Holders Add $400 Shipping Calif 6% Tax RAC Products408 274-1915 3200 Knighsswood Way 0 Sag Jose CA 95148 Price including postage $2600 Ryan S-C $2350 other three IMAA Fly-in International Miniature Air craft Association Fly-in last weekend September shaping up combined fun-fly trade show Indoor outdoor booths being reserved manufacturers could become Toledo show Giant Scale Location Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY information write Don Godfrey 254 Washington St Binghamton NY 13901 Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Manassas VA 22110 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 46 went turned Helicopter around wiggle sticks give throttle starting lift off Wait minute Its going forwardfaster faster Chop throttle down comes Whew Another close call practice thats what will take Ill flying month two took Cricket home fully confident little practice would have smooth stable hover no time practice garage out driveway spend evening Ron Eisners hasement same results Either spun like top would take off four directions resemblance being control must admit though point controlled hover approximately four feet off ground what did next Chopped throttle Did know glide ratio Helicopter zero just found out kept remembering through properly trimmed would fly itself felt after hit ground hard several occasions husted rotor blade Helicop ter may possibly out trim Back Ron Kumers went beautiful day no wind sun shiningwhat could ask took Cricket out car started up made few trim adjustments flying beauti fully Kumer really doing nice joh hut wait minute Theres clothesline Surely hes going miss itor Have ever seen bird broken wing flop around ground Thats what clothesline will Helicopter have gone through two gallons fuel OS Max 25 three sets main rotor blades two sets tail rotor blades canopy basement looks like Helicopter junk yard spare parts yet need lots-lots-lots practice Ifinally learn fly Helicopter will have achieved greatest personal satisfactions accomplish ment since have hobby what about So accept challenge Good Luck Well Rons thoughts bring back some memories frustrations broken rotor blades local expert couldnt fly Helicopters learned together whiz trimming out Helicopters dont fly themselves sure fly better theyre trimmed Miniature Aircraft Supply has availahle several accessory items ease trimming chores adssembly Schluter System 80 Helicopters some accessories may adapted other machines well check out photo Heliboy youll notice Miniature Aircraft Supply fan installation tool against canopy havent yet opportunity use 124 Model Aviation SPORT SCALE AT ITS FINES TI Its Radio Control I/A Sonic STINSON RELIANT 5R9 plc oct @$2500 P0 Kiorito type Engine. 126 Wlngopon S Full Son sheets Drawings Cunot Manual
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/09
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 122, 123, 124
C onE rot Giant Scale Bob Beckman WOOD believe kinds suppliers wood Giant Scale construction coming out guessed woodworks Weve talking about using spruce bass pine etc place balsa especially high stress areas pretty much cut own least longer sizes Now Im hearing people over country making various types sizes wood available First supplier aircraft-grade clear white pine usual cross section sizes lengths up 72-in dont have prices fingertips note Air Design 549 Appian Ave Napolean OH 43545 will get info need have never used pine airframe construction myself know modelers swear doesnt have same kind strength spruce certainly adequate needs bends carves much easily spruce Tom Rausch Air Design lumber business position select cut best use Next have supplier basswood Some time back got letter George McGinnis wondering people didnt use bass Giant Scale building pointed out some its advantages have known worked bass sometime fairly small sizes has fine straight grain much like white pine bends carves nicely little heavier pine spruce differ ence too significant sizes talking about Anyway George now prepared supply bass usual sizes lengths up 72-in Price ranges form 201 -in sq 36in $135 -in -in 72-in Write G McGinnis 144 Murray Ave Goshen NY 10924 complete price list quote special size might want Next want mention source redwood Except West Coast use redwood model building rather rare Its properties similar pine spruce dont believe quite strong addition has greater tendency splinter lighter very usable application addition popular semi-kits Schmidt Custom Kits 11948 Franklin Blvd Elk Grove CA 95624 offers both spruce redwood S-ft lengths redwood somewhat cheaper spruce example 3/16-in sq redwood 40 spruce 55g -in -in redwood $100 spruce $215 finally another supplier spruce Ed Rogala Midwest Products sent note some samples 72-in length spruce producing sale local model shops Micro Cut Balsa has around long time now applying same techniques cutting aircraft grade spruce sizes -in $120 *-in 1-in $430 Check local hobby shop write Midwest 44 Model Aviation Bob Morses F4B-2 picturebook takeoff run Navy fighter 305 outstanding Giant Scale subject Plans availableBob reviews month Another Bob Morse Focke-Wuif Stosser unusual graceful parasol-wing Tlgnter used Luftwaffe late 30s Framework istypical Bob Morse Bobthlnks its shameto cover up four plans reviewed month new engine goodies available Collection parts a La-ar1er ongoara starring system ror Uuaciras Bob very impressed qualityof item isconvinced thatonboard starting morethan just gimmick forGiantScale aircraft Items rightare collection add-on chokes Although designed use primarilywith Quadra some adaptableto Kiorltz Top row showathe components Quadra air cleaner/choke Bottom row Ito R Gardner-Burrell Vortac simple Quadra choke plate See column details Products Co P0 Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 Im sure other suppliers four ones happen have information moment Any different woods suitable use availability famili arity will have lot modelers preference use spruce myself cut own Im still working less $1000 worth bought local lumberyard three years ago course also bought made tools cut way wanted also build deck back house justify saw killed two birds though because now wife sits deck sun work down basement Onboard starters idea having onboard starter RC model has always seemed to nothing interesting yet unnecessary stunt still feel way regard models Im beginning see little differently comes Giant Scale aircraft last year have seen several starterequipped big birds things struck safety aspect convenient way start big engines helper anchoring plane onboard starter can own anchor starting behind prop abso lutely no need reach across whirling lumberyard Before anyone gets upset let point out am advocating going out flying yourself Its just times being able start up safely yourself can b very useful Anyway decided put Easteraft starter Realistic Models Stinson Voyager Im building starter kit arrived pleasantly surprised very impressed Over years have seen lot kits lot different things cant remember made better first impression parts absolutely top quality kit complete right down two different grades Loctite need Continued page 122 Bill Winters Aristocrat now sports pilot realistic-looking dummy engine mauc oy UOfl orull trum vvuIwm Brothers cynders Bill has increased size fuel tank Tartan engine 1 qt Engine will receive detail future already looks great especially flight BYRON GINALS i5, , j~ Phi i5b After years Intensive research testing refinements Byron Originals proudly announces release its truly remarkable 1/5 scale P-Si Mustang deluxe super-scale kit complete factory-installed Quadra engine prop reduction system unquestionably sophisticated realistic scale reproduction ever made famous WW II fighter list standard features assorted hardware alone far too extensive attempt partial description So order better ap preciate superb kit offering detailed information pack complete materials list owners manual parts price sheet miniaturized set assembly plans isometric drawings Simply send us $200 along name address well forward pack immediately Once review youll un derstand P-Si Byron Originals being heralded greatest engineering achievement modeling history Authentic 1/5 Scale P-5 1 Mustang Optional Pneumatic Retract System Includes necessary hardware Sequencing gear & wheel doors Operational scale Oleo struts Scale tires & wheels Single servo actuation Fully illustrated plans Suggested Retail Value $16994 Mail Order Price $14445 plus $265 shipping COMPLETE KIT CONCEPT Kit includes detailed fiberglass fuselage injection molded wings control surfaces necessary hardware complete model shown Four deluxe decal schemes three view detailed plans isometric drawings also included NOTE Pilot paint covering material radio gear included Complete Power Package Included Kit Consists Complete drive unit & mounting Scale 24x1 5 four-bladed prop Quadras latest Schnuerle ported engine 5Y2 spinner Byron Originals PO 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN85 WING AREA. 1300 sq LENGTH76 Ready-to-fly weight bs CHANNELS4 16 flaps & opt retractsl YITWicKsR/Wi6DEL%I THE RICK STICK SUPREME SPORT TRAINER FULLY AEROBATIC Pre-Built Ready Fine Sand & Cover Full Length Balsa Wood & Spruce Spars Hinged Surfaces Hardware HalIco Gear Nylon Bolts Tapped Bolt Gear & Wing THE WEEKENDER FLITE BOX SIZE 12 x 12% x 18 PLYWOOD SANDED READY FOR PRIMER SEALER HARDWARE AND 15 DRAWER CABINET INCLUDED95 SPACE FOR 1 5 Drawer Cabinet 1-Gal Fuel Battery Fuel Pump Power Panel Prop Bin Tool Tray Electric Starter Cleaner Towels No Other Like Send SASE Free Brochure 0 Dealer Inquiries Invited 0 Florida Residents Add 4% Sales Tax FIVE engine Orders CLOSE Dec 31 1981 created Anniversary 1930s $60 deposit per engine place order tour engine order limit send large addressed stamped 36C envelope further information accordance order date s Model Motors Forksville Pa 18616 ICOMPLETE THI5 FORM1 AND AlTACH MAILINGI LABEL FROM RE CENTI ISSUE j LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOIN i move please let us know advancesix weeks re Iquired change address Attach current MA mailing labelI I here check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept. I Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth St. NW. Washington DC. 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS I Non-AMA subscrIption rates $1600 12 months US possessions elsewhereI Including Canada Mexico $2200 US Schools $800 US Libraries $1200I I ADDRESSI CITY/STATE _____________________________________________zipI II MODEL AVIATION 815 FIFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON DC 20005 Engine 25 40 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 45 Installation went quickly partly because Voyager motor mount designed accept starter instructions starter should make fairly simple install almost aircraft have lot funny/tragic stories about people inadvertently starting engines onboard starters case know cause incident carelessness brought years operating glow-ignition engines glow engine cant start until something hook up battery plug Everyone learns quick leave battery after engine starts always have something have engine start flip over Editors note Weve recently hearing glow engines can startunder certain conditionswithout connecting bat tery RMcM often have casually flipped prop plane sitting shop self-contained magneto ignition casually flipping prop trying starter can lead trouble unless something prevent engine running something have comes two parts first part install ignition kill switch aircraft second part use dont mean just radio controlled ignition switch Its good idea have also must have switch kills engine no matter what radio doing have develop habit turning switch off time shut down engine checking before turn engine over maintain things no matter what size unsafe its what people can unsafe Add-on chokes first Big Bangers Big Birds article mention made fact several engines did have built-in chokes wasnt long before started hearing about choke units could added Walbro carb used engines two different items available Quadra USA 1032 East Manitowoc Ave Oak Creek WI 53154 combination air cleaner choke sells $495 intended Quadra slight modification will fit Kioritz unit bulky needs large cowl completely enclosed air filter good idea other Quadra item choke plate control ann fits under plastic fitting carb costs buck sure does job next Gardner-Burrell 6005 Cliff Drive Fort Smith AR 72903 ram-induction fitting built-in choke sells $1495 manufacturer claims 200 rpm increase due ram air intake quite possible havent chance try yet Ill let know what find out fourth unit Vortac Mfg Co available model shops $598 designed operated manually front through air intake cowl Obviously mode dont change engine running can also set up operation servo manual control cockpit choke assemblies serve definite need big banger no choke Choking finger awkward dangerous can almost impossible cowled engine Plan reviews have already reported several excellent plans Bob Morse guy prolific havent got chance keeping up 122 Model Aviation Pre-Buift 4 Ch $8995 $4995 Pre-Cut Kit Hardware Landing Gear Full Length Wood IncI him effort catch up Im going cover four latest designs month dont really need comment quality complete ness Bobs plans four usual out standing Ill just comment specific designs First F4B-2/P12-C has out over year have seen prototype fly times believe first Kawasaki 22-powered model perfect match-up Span 90-in 2118 sq wing area 23 lb total weight wing loading comes Out 25 oz/sq ft low enough account its agility air plans include simple effective jig construciton cabane struts Focke Wuif FW56 Stosser wellknown design see plans know Bob wanted model parasol design beautiful fuselage lines elliptical wing planform unusual tail assembly Bobs wing construction method makes elliptical wing simpler would expect same jigging method noted above used cabane Span 1025-in length 75-in wing area 1300 sq weight 22 lb aircraft powered Quadra Bob next turned attention model ings all-time favorites WACO cabin biplane chose YKS-6 version designed either Quadra Kawasaki 22 Upper wing span 9938-in total wing area 2414 sq 293 lb wing loading 28 oz/sq ft too high Giant Scale latest offering Ryan S-C low-wing side-by-side cabin monoplane came after famous STA Bob has used construction technique have seen used smaller Scale models never before size results full-monocoque fuselage shell good representation original should work just well smaller size Wingspan 112-in length 75-in area 1700 sq weight 24 lb wing loading 32 oz/sq ft Kawasaki 22 should fly just like original going over four plans reminded something have probably mentioned before can bear repetition Bobs plans have necessary details shows install hinges control systems strut fittings gives part numbers sources things need plans good usable plans have kind detail ofthese plans available Mammoth Scale Plans 3351 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 sent rolled folded ALBI P0 reCweuymeI LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 1714 4898875 er 1714 4424839 AvAILABLE NOWWnco UPF 7 90-Ripe52395 JB Spocini MK III 94 Mono 79 Ripe Weighr 19 lbs 2195 Tronol Air 2000 105 CIassc Scale Biplane 23 lbs 2295 Tronol Air 4009 99 Radial En9 Classic Bipe 23 lbs 2299 Fekker 0-vIl 99 Geerren WW Fighter Ripe 23 lbs 2495 Coming Reoc Sopith Pop 90 Rrpe Sopirh Trpnhoced RO Triplane Waco ATO Lyjack Version 90 Riplane Niecyon 11 Robe 85 Riplane 35 Scale Fokker 091 72 Triplane Plans shipped U PS Parcel Post P/ease add $300 postaqe hand/mo fastest seMce send postn money order No C 00 orders sent BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 212 337-6987 September 1981 123 N RJL K61 eAmerican made Schnuerle ports eDouble ball bearing sPerry carburetor ePorged & domed piston S Forged &rod 0-ring sealed back cover lnvestment cast crankcase Kraft Engine Warranty Parts & Repair RJL INDUSTRIES PO BOX 5654 PASADENA CA 91107 213 359-0016 795-9821 F ~NT SCALE PLANS Suggeated Retail $14800 Muffler Included 3 LACEY M-1O 11 PEANUT KITS $495 EACH LACEY MIRCOUGARMUSTANG PIETENPOLGIPSY MOTHZERO PIPER CUBGANAGOBIEMILES MIB ANDRESONDRUINE LOAtPLETE CATALOG $100 HARD TO FIND ACCESSORIES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS MASTER AIRSCREW FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airscrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size l9Yax9Y2x 12 high $ dat dealer postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners WINDSOR PROPELLER CO PO Box 112 Windsor CA 95492 r Chatdicg iJo 1213 7 OX 192 GOODIES Iakc1atNUYS CA 91408I II —LWlfr1CoinetffI $7995I Reg~ SPECIAL 810 SYSTEM Spec Ship [ Dry Tx Rx Nicods195 $65040-61 Engine 2 CH 2 Servos $9800 CH4 Servos Other Lanier Models Available 3 CH 3 Servos $11995 ChargerCRAFT-AIRI II 4CH 4 Servos -$14495 Ship -$550RegI $22954y/[J/ HEAVY DUTYC-3 4IN SANDERSpec71-l/2 Adjustable table$1313Span Sand discs miterForShip $ 350mk~ guide available2-CH2METERI RegSpec $2495RadioCOMPETITION SAl LPLANE Ship$350$25004I U _I CATALOG 6 $170 FOREIGNMORE LOFFER VALID 30 DAYS FROM MAGAZINE DATE CAUF RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX 2 Secol STINSON RELIANT SR9 @ $1500 60 tic Engine U Wingopon 2 Full size sheets Drawings consi ManuaL Pinase add $250 Postage 0 Handling Partial Kits avartahie designs. Send Cash check Mocet Order tO RICHARD G RARRON 1213 Holly Spring Lone Grond Rione MishIgon 48439 fram e4d4f 7aak4a61 $9900 DELIVERED Four Folding Legs Wing & Fuselage Holders Add $400 Shipping Calif 6% Tax RAC Products408 274-1915 3200 Knighsswood Way 0 Sag Jose CA 95148 Price including postage $2600 Ryan S-C $2350 other three IMAA Fly-in International Miniature Air craft Association Fly-in last weekend September shaping up combined fun-fly trade show Indoor outdoor booths being reserved manufacturers could become Toledo show Giant Scale Location Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY information write Don Godfrey 254 Washington St Binghamton NY 13901 Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Manassas VA 22110 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 46 went turned Helicopter around wiggle sticks give throttle starting lift off Wait minute Its going forwardfaster faster Chop throttle down comes Whew Another close call practice thats what will take Ill flying month two took Cricket home fully confident little practice would have smooth stable hover no time practice garage out driveway spend evening Ron Eisners hasement same results Either spun like top would take off four directions resemblance being control must admit though point controlled hover approximately four feet off ground what did next Chopped throttle Did know glide ratio Helicopter zero just found out kept remembering through properly trimmed would fly itself felt after hit ground hard several occasions husted rotor blade Helicop ter may possibly out trim Back Ron Kumers went beautiful day no wind sun shiningwhat could ask took Cricket out car started up made few trim adjustments flying beauti fully Kumer really doing nice joh hut wait minute Theres clothesline Surely hes going miss itor Have ever seen bird broken wing flop around ground Thats what clothesline will Helicopter have gone through two gallons fuel OS Max 25 three sets main rotor blades two sets tail rotor blades canopy basement looks like Helicopter junk yard spare parts yet need lots-lots-lots practice Ifinally learn fly Helicopter will have achieved greatest personal satisfactions accomplish ment since have hobby what about So accept challenge Good Luck Well Rons thoughts bring back some memories frustrations broken rotor blades local expert couldnt fly Helicopters learned together whiz trimming out Helicopters dont fly themselves sure fly better theyre trimmed Miniature Aircraft Supply has availahle several accessory items ease trimming chores adssembly Schluter System 80 Helicopters some accessories may adapted other machines well check out photo Heliboy youll notice Miniature Aircraft Supply fan installation tool against canopy havent yet opportunity use 124 Model Aviation SPORT SCALE AT ITS FINES TI Its Radio Control I/A Sonic STINSON RELIANT 5R9 plc oct @$2500 P0 Kiorito type Engine. 126 Wlngopon S Full Son sheets Drawings Cunot Manual
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/09
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 122, 123, 124
C onE rot Giant Scale Bob Beckman WOOD believe kinds suppliers wood Giant Scale construction coming out guessed woodworks Weve talking about using spruce bass pine etc place balsa especially high stress areas pretty much cut own least longer sizes Now Im hearing people over country making various types sizes wood available First supplier aircraft-grade clear white pine usual cross section sizes lengths up 72-in dont have prices fingertips note Air Design 549 Appian Ave Napolean OH 43545 will get info need have never used pine airframe construction myself know modelers swear doesnt have same kind strength spruce certainly adequate needs bends carves much easily spruce Tom Rausch Air Design lumber business position select cut best use Next have supplier basswood Some time back got letter George McGinnis wondering people didnt use bass Giant Scale building pointed out some its advantages have known worked bass sometime fairly small sizes has fine straight grain much like white pine bends carves nicely little heavier pine spruce differ ence too significant sizes talking about Anyway George now prepared supply bass usual sizes lengths up 72-in Price ranges form 201 -in sq 36in $135 -in -in 72-in Write G McGinnis 144 Murray Ave Goshen NY 10924 complete price list quote special size might want Next want mention source redwood Except West Coast use redwood model building rather rare Its properties similar pine spruce dont believe quite strong addition has greater tendency splinter lighter very usable application addition popular semi-kits Schmidt Custom Kits 11948 Franklin Blvd Elk Grove CA 95624 offers both spruce redwood S-ft lengths redwood somewhat cheaper spruce example 3/16-in sq redwood 40 spruce 55g -in -in redwood $100 spruce $215 finally another supplier spruce Ed Rogala Midwest Products sent note some samples 72-in length spruce producing sale local model shops Micro Cut Balsa has around long time now applying same techniques cutting aircraft grade spruce sizes -in $120 *-in 1-in $430 Check local hobby shop write Midwest 44 Model Aviation Bob Morses F4B-2 picturebook takeoff run Navy fighter 305 outstanding Giant Scale subject Plans availableBob reviews month Another Bob Morse Focke-Wuif Stosser unusual graceful parasol-wing Tlgnter used Luftwaffe late 30s Framework istypical Bob Morse Bobthlnks its shameto cover up four plans reviewed month new engine goodies available Collection parts a La-ar1er ongoara starring system ror Uuaciras Bob very impressed qualityof item isconvinced thatonboard starting morethan just gimmick forGiantScale aircraft Items rightare collection add-on chokes Although designed use primarilywith Quadra some adaptableto Kiorltz Top row showathe components Quadra air cleaner/choke Bottom row Ito R Gardner-Burrell Vortac simple Quadra choke plate See column details Products Co P0 Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 Im sure other suppliers four ones happen have information moment Any different woods suitable use availability famili arity will have lot modelers preference use spruce myself cut own Im still working less $1000 worth bought local lumberyard three years ago course also bought made tools cut way wanted also build deck back house justify saw killed two birds though because now wife sits deck sun work down basement Onboard starters idea having onboard starter RC model has always seemed to nothing interesting yet unnecessary stunt still feel way regard models Im beginning see little differently comes Giant Scale aircraft last year have seen several starterequipped big birds things struck safety aspect convenient way start big engines helper anchoring plane onboard starter can own anchor starting behind prop abso lutely no need reach across whirling lumberyard Before anyone gets upset let point out am advocating going out flying yourself Its just times being able start up safely yourself can b very useful Anyway decided put Easteraft starter Realistic Models Stinson Voyager Im building starter kit arrived pleasantly surprised very impressed Over years have seen lot kits lot different things cant remember made better first impression parts absolutely top quality kit complete right down two different grades Loctite need Continued page 122 Bill Winters Aristocrat now sports pilot realistic-looking dummy engine mauc oy UOfl orull trum vvuIwm Brothers cynders Bill has increased size fuel tank Tartan engine 1 qt Engine will receive detail future already looks great especially flight BYRON GINALS i5, , j~ Phi i5b After years Intensive research testing refinements Byron Originals proudly announces release its truly remarkable 1/5 scale P-Si Mustang deluxe super-scale kit complete factory-installed Quadra engine prop reduction system unquestionably sophisticated realistic scale reproduction ever made famous WW II fighter list standard features assorted hardware alone far too extensive attempt partial description So order better ap preciate superb kit offering detailed information pack complete materials list owners manual parts price sheet miniaturized set assembly plans isometric drawings Simply send us $200 along name address well forward pack immediately Once review youll un derstand P-Si Byron Originals being heralded greatest engineering achievement modeling history Authentic 1/5 Scale P-5 1 Mustang Optional Pneumatic Retract System Includes necessary hardware Sequencing gear & wheel doors Operational scale Oleo struts Scale tires & wheels Single servo actuation Fully illustrated plans Suggested Retail Value $16994 Mail Order Price $14445 plus $265 shipping COMPLETE KIT CONCEPT Kit includes detailed fiberglass fuselage injection molded wings control surfaces necessary hardware complete model shown Four deluxe decal schemes three view detailed plans isometric drawings also included NOTE Pilot paint covering material radio gear included Complete Power Package Included Kit Consists Complete drive unit & mounting Scale 24x1 5 four-bladed prop Quadras latest Schnuerle ported engine 5Y2 spinner Byron Originals PO 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN85 WING AREA. 1300 sq LENGTH76 Ready-to-fly weight bs CHANNELS4 16 flaps & opt retractsl YITWicKsR/Wi6DEL%I THE RICK STICK SUPREME SPORT TRAINER FULLY AEROBATIC Pre-Built Ready Fine Sand & Cover Full Length Balsa Wood & Spruce Spars Hinged Surfaces Hardware HalIco Gear Nylon Bolts Tapped Bolt Gear & Wing THE WEEKENDER FLITE BOX SIZE 12 x 12% x 18 PLYWOOD SANDED READY FOR PRIMER SEALER HARDWARE AND 15 DRAWER CABINET INCLUDED95 SPACE FOR 1 5 Drawer Cabinet 1-Gal Fuel Battery Fuel Pump Power Panel Prop Bin Tool Tray Electric Starter Cleaner Towels No Other Like Send SASE Free Brochure 0 Dealer Inquiries Invited 0 Florida Residents Add 4% Sales Tax FIVE engine Orders CLOSE Dec 31 1981 created Anniversary 1930s $60 deposit per engine place order tour engine order limit send large addressed stamped 36C envelope further information accordance order date s Model Motors Forksville Pa 18616 ICOMPLETE THI5 FORM1 AND AlTACH MAILINGI LABEL FROM RE CENTI ISSUE j LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOIN i move please let us know advancesix weeks re Iquired change address Attach current MA mailing labelI I here check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept. I Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth St. NW. Washington DC. 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS I Non-AMA subscrIption rates $1600 12 months US possessions elsewhereI Including Canada Mexico $2200 US Schools $800 US Libraries $1200I I ADDRESSI CITY/STATE _____________________________________________zipI II MODEL AVIATION 815 FIFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON DC 20005 Engine 25 40 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 45 Installation went quickly partly because Voyager motor mount designed accept starter instructions starter should make fairly simple install almost aircraft have lot funny/tragic stories about people inadvertently starting engines onboard starters case know cause incident carelessness brought years operating glow-ignition engines glow engine cant start until something hook up battery plug Everyone learns quick leave battery after engine starts always have something have engine start flip over Editors note Weve recently hearing glow engines can startunder certain conditionswithout connecting bat tery RMcM often have casually flipped prop plane sitting shop self-contained magneto ignition casually flipping prop trying starter can lead trouble unless something prevent engine running something have comes two parts first part install ignition kill switch aircraft second part use dont mean just radio controlled ignition switch Its good idea have also must have switch kills engine no matter what radio doing have develop habit turning switch off time shut down engine checking before turn engine over maintain things no matter what size unsafe its what people can unsafe Add-on chokes first Big Bangers Big Birds article mention made fact several engines did have built-in chokes wasnt long before started hearing about choke units could added Walbro carb used engines two different items available Quadra USA 1032 East Manitowoc Ave Oak Creek WI 53154 combination air cleaner choke sells $495 intended Quadra slight modification will fit Kioritz unit bulky needs large cowl completely enclosed air filter good idea other Quadra item choke plate control ann fits under plastic fitting carb costs buck sure does job next Gardner-Burrell 6005 Cliff Drive Fort Smith AR 72903 ram-induction fitting built-in choke sells $1495 manufacturer claims 200 rpm increase due ram air intake quite possible havent chance try yet Ill let know what find out fourth unit Vortac Mfg Co available model shops $598 designed operated manually front through air intake cowl Obviously mode dont change engine running can also set up operation servo manual control cockpit choke assemblies serve definite need big banger no choke Choking finger awkward dangerous can almost impossible cowled engine Plan reviews have already reported several excellent plans Bob Morse guy prolific havent got chance keeping up 122 Model Aviation Pre-Buift 4 Ch $8995 $4995 Pre-Cut Kit Hardware Landing Gear Full Length Wood IncI him effort catch up Im going cover four latest designs month dont really need comment quality complete ness Bobs plans four usual out standing Ill just comment specific designs First F4B-2/P12-C has out over year have seen prototype fly times believe first Kawasaki 22-powered model perfect match-up Span 90-in 2118 sq wing area 23 lb total weight wing loading comes Out 25 oz/sq ft low enough account its agility air plans include simple effective jig construciton cabane struts Focke Wuif FW56 Stosser wellknown design see plans know Bob wanted model parasol design beautiful fuselage lines elliptical wing planform unusual tail assembly Bobs wing construction method makes elliptical wing simpler would expect same jigging method noted above used cabane Span 1025-in length 75-in wing area 1300 sq weight 22 lb aircraft powered Quadra Bob next turned attention model ings all-time favorites WACO cabin biplane chose YKS-6 version designed either Quadra Kawasaki 22 Upper wing span 9938-in total wing area 2414 sq 293 lb wing loading 28 oz/sq ft too high Giant Scale latest offering Ryan S-C low-wing side-by-side cabin monoplane came after famous STA Bob has used construction technique have seen used smaller Scale models never before size results full-monocoque fuselage shell good representation original should work just well smaller size Wingspan 112-in length 75-in area 1700 sq weight 24 lb wing loading 32 oz/sq ft Kawasaki 22 should fly just like original going over four plans reminded something have probably mentioned before can bear repetition Bobs plans have necessary details shows install hinges control systems strut fittings gives part numbers sources things need plans good usable plans have kind detail ofthese plans available Mammoth Scale Plans 3351 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 sent rolled folded ALBI P0 reCweuymeI LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 1714 4898875 er 1714 4424839 AvAILABLE NOWWnco UPF 7 90-Ripe52395 JB Spocini MK III 94 Mono 79 Ripe Weighr 19 lbs 2195 Tronol Air 2000 105 CIassc Scale Biplane 23 lbs 2295 Tronol Air 4009 99 Radial En9 Classic Bipe 23 lbs 2299 Fekker 0-vIl 99 Geerren WW Fighter Ripe 23 lbs 2495 Coming Reoc Sopith Pop 90 Rrpe Sopirh Trpnhoced RO Triplane Waco ATO Lyjack Version 90 Riplane Niecyon 11 Robe 85 Riplane 35 Scale Fokker 091 72 Triplane Plans shipped U PS Parcel Post P/ease add $300 postaqe hand/mo fastest seMce send postn money order No C 00 orders sent BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 212 337-6987 September 1981 123 N RJL K61 eAmerican made Schnuerle ports eDouble ball bearing sPerry carburetor ePorged & domed piston S Forged &rod 0-ring sealed back cover lnvestment cast crankcase Kraft Engine Warranty Parts & Repair RJL INDUSTRIES PO BOX 5654 PASADENA CA 91107 213 359-0016 795-9821 F ~NT SCALE PLANS Suggeated Retail $14800 Muffler Included 3 LACEY M-1O 11 PEANUT KITS $495 EACH LACEY MIRCOUGARMUSTANG PIETENPOLGIPSY MOTHZERO PIPER CUBGANAGOBIEMILES MIB ANDRESONDRUINE LOAtPLETE CATALOG $100 HARD TO FIND ACCESSORIES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS MASTER AIRSCREW FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airscrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size l9Yax9Y2x 12 high $ dat dealer postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners WINDSOR PROPELLER CO PO Box 112 Windsor CA 95492 r Chatdicg iJo 1213 7 OX 192 GOODIES Iakc1atNUYS CA 91408I II —LWlfr1CoinetffI $7995I Reg~ SPECIAL 810 SYSTEM Spec Ship [ Dry Tx Rx Nicods195 $65040-61 Engine 2 CH 2 Servos $9800 CH4 Servos Other Lanier Models Available 3 CH 3 Servos $11995 ChargerCRAFT-AIRI II 4CH 4 Servos -$14495 Ship -$550RegI $22954y/[J/ HEAVY DUTYC-3 4IN SANDERSpec71-l/2 Adjustable table$1313Span Sand discs miterForShip $ 350mk~ guide available2-CH2METERI RegSpec $2495RadioCOMPETITION SAl LPLANE Ship$350$25004I U _I CATALOG 6 $170 FOREIGNMORE LOFFER VALID 30 DAYS FROM MAGAZINE DATE CAUF RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX 2 Secol STINSON RELIANT SR9 @ $1500 60 tic Engine U Wingopon 2 Full size sheets Drawings consi ManuaL Pinase add $250 Postage 0 Handling Partial Kits avartahie designs. Send Cash check Mocet Order tO RICHARD G RARRON 1213 Holly Spring Lone Grond Rione MishIgon 48439 fram e4d4f 7aak4a61 $9900 DELIVERED Four Folding Legs Wing & Fuselage Holders Add $400 Shipping Calif 6% Tax RAC Products408 274-1915 3200 Knighsswood Way 0 Sag Jose CA 95148 Price including postage $2600 Ryan S-C $2350 other three IMAA Fly-in International Miniature Air craft Association Fly-in last weekend September shaping up combined fun-fly trade show Indoor outdoor booths being reserved manufacturers could become Toledo show Giant Scale Location Tom Sawyer State Park Louisville KY information write Don Godfrey 254 Washington St Binghamton NY 13901 Bob Beckman 8248 Holly Grove Court Manassas VA 22110 RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 46 went turned Helicopter around wiggle sticks give throttle starting lift off Wait minute Its going forwardfaster faster Chop throttle down comes Whew Another close call practice thats what will take Ill flying month two took Cricket home fully confident little practice would have smooth stable hover no time practice garage out driveway spend evening Ron Eisners hasement same results Either spun like top would take off four directions resemblance being control must admit though point controlled hover approximately four feet off ground what did next Chopped throttle Did know glide ratio Helicopter zero just found out kept remembering through properly trimmed would fly itself felt after hit ground hard several occasions husted rotor blade Helicop ter may possibly out trim Back Ron Kumers went beautiful day no wind sun shiningwhat could ask took Cricket out car started up made few trim adjustments flying beauti fully Kumer really doing nice joh hut wait minute Theres clothesline Surely hes going miss itor Have ever seen bird broken wing flop around ground Thats what clothesline will Helicopter have gone through two gallons fuel OS Max 25 three sets main rotor blades two sets tail rotor blades canopy basement looks like Helicopter junk yard spare parts yet need lots-lots-lots practice Ifinally learn fly Helicopter will have achieved greatest personal satisfactions accomplish ment since have hobby what about So accept challenge Good Luck Well Rons thoughts bring back some memories frustrations broken rotor blades local expert couldnt fly Helicopters learned together whiz trimming out Helicopters dont fly themselves sure fly better theyre trimmed Miniature Aircraft Supply has availahle several accessory items ease trimming chores adssembly Schluter System 80 Helicopters some accessories may adapted other machines well check out photo Heliboy youll notice Miniature Aircraft Supply fan installation tool against canopy havent yet opportunity use 124 Model Aviation SPORT SCALE AT ITS FINES TI Its Radio Control I/A Sonic STINSON RELIANT 5R9 plc oct @$2500 P0 Kiorito type Engine. 126 Wlngopon S Full Son sheets Drawings Cunot Manual
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/09
Page Numbers: 44, 45, 122, 123, 124
C onE rot Giant Scale Bob Beckman WOOD believe kinds suppliers wood Giant Scale construction coming out guessed woodworks Weve talking about using spruce bass pine etc place balsa especially high stress areas pretty much cut own least longer sizes Now Im hearing people over country making various types sizes wood available First supplier aircraft-grade clear white pine usual cross section sizes lengths up 72-in dont have prices fingertips note Air Design 549 Appian Ave Napolean OH 43545 will get info need have never used pine airframe construction myself know modelers swear doesnt have same kind strength spruce certainly adequate needs bends carves much easily spruce Tom Rausch Air Design lumber business position select cut best use Next have supplier basswood Some time back got letter George McGinnis wondering people didnt use bass Giant Scale building pointed out some its advantages have known worked bass sometime fairly small sizes has fine straight grain much like white pine bends carves nicely little heavier pine spruce differ ence too significant sizes talking about Anyway George now prepared supply bass usual sizes lengths up 72-in Price ranges form 201 -in sq 36in $135 -in -in 72-in Write G McGinnis 144 Murray Ave Goshen NY 10924 complete price list quote special size might want Next want mention source redwood Except West Coast use redwood model building rather rare Its properties similar pine spruce dont believe quite strong addition has greater tendency splinter lighter very usable application addition popular semi-kits Schmidt Custom Kits 11948 Franklin Blvd Elk Grove CA 95624 offers both spruce redwood S-ft lengths redwood somewhat cheaper spruce example 3/16-in sq redwood 40 spruce 55g -in -in redwood $100 spruce $215 finally another supplier spruce Ed Rogala Midwest Products sent note some samples 72-in length spruce producing sale local model shops Micro Cut Balsa has around long time now applying same techniques cutting aircraft grade spruce sizes -in $120 *-in 1-in $430 Check local hobby shop write Midwest 44 Model Aviation Bob Morses F4B-2 picturebook takeoff run Navy fighter 305 outstanding Giant Scale subject Plans availableBob reviews month Another Bob Morse Focke-Wuif Stosser unusual graceful parasol-wing Tlgnter used Luftwaffe late 30s Framework istypical Bob Morse Bobthlnks its shameto cover up four plans reviewed month new engine goodies available Collection parts a La-ar1er ongoara starring system ror Uuaciras Bob very impressed qualityof item isconvinced thatonboard starting morethan just gimmick forGiantScale aircraft Items rightare collection add-on chokes Although designed use primarilywith Quadra some adaptableto Kiorltz Top row showathe components Quadra air cleaner/choke Bottom row Ito R Gardner-Burrell Vortac simple Quadra choke plate See column details Products Co P0 Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 Im sure other suppliers four ones happen have information moment Any different woods suitable use availability famili arity will have lot modelers preference use spruce myself cut own Im still working less $1000 worth bought local lumberyard three years ago course also bought made tools cut way wanted also build deck back house justify saw killed two birds though because now wife sits deck sun work down basement Onboard starters idea having onboard starter RC model has always seemed to nothing interesting yet unnecessary stunt still feel way regard models Im beginning see little differently comes Giant Scale aircraft last year have seen several starterequipped big birds things struck safety aspect convenient way start big engines helper anchoring plane onboard starter can own anchor starting behind prop abso lutely no need reach across whirling lumberyard Before anyone gets upset let point out am advocating going out flying yourself Its just times being able start up safely yourself can b very useful Anyway decided put Easteraft starter Realistic Models Stinson Voyager Im building starter kit arrived pleasantly surprised very impressed Over years have seen lot kits lot different things cant remember made better first impression parts absolutely top quality kit complete right down two different grades Loctite need Continued page 122 Bill Winters Aristocrat now sports pilot realistic-looking dummy engine mauc oy UOfl orull trum vvuIwm Brothers cynders Bill has increased size fuel tank Tartan engine 1 qt Engine will receive detail future already looks great especially flight BYRON GINALS i5, , j~ Phi i5b After years Intensive research testing refinements Byron Originals proudly announces release its truly remarkable 1/5 scale P-Si Mustang deluxe super-scale kit complete factory-installed Quadra engine prop reduction system unquestionably sophisticated realistic scale reproduction ever made famous WW II fighter list standard features assorted hardware alone far too extensive attempt partial description So order better ap preciate superb kit offering detailed information pack complete materials list owners manual parts price sheet miniaturized set assembly plans isometric drawings Simply send us $200 along name address well forward pack immediately Once review youll un derstand P-Si Byron Originals being heralded greatest engineering achievement modeling history Authentic 1/5 Scale P-5 1 Mustang Optional Pneumatic Retract System Includes necessary hardware Sequencing gear & wheel doors Operational scale Oleo struts Scale tires & wheels Single servo actuation Fully illustrated plans Suggested Retail Value $16994 Mail Order Price $14445 plus $265 shipping COMPLETE KIT CONCEPT Kit includes detailed fiberglass fuselage injection molded wings control surfaces necessary hardware complete model shown Four deluxe decal schemes three view detailed plans isometric drawings also included NOTE Pilot paint covering material radio gear included Complete Power Package Included Kit Consists Complete drive unit & mounting Scale 24x1 5 four-bladed prop Quadras latest Schnuerle ported engine 5Y2 spinner Byron Originals PO 279 Ida Grove Iowa 51445 Ph 712-364-3165 SPECIFICATIONS WING SPAN85 WING AREA. 1300 sq LENGTH76 Ready-to-fly weight bs CHANNELS4 16 flaps & opt retractsl YITWicKsR/Wi6DEL%I THE RICK STICK SUPREME SPORT TRAINER FULLY AEROBATIC Pre-Built Ready Fine Sand & Cover Full Length Balsa Wood & Spruce Spars Hinged Surfaces Hardware HalIco Gear Nylon Bolts Tapped Bolt Gear & Wing THE WEEKENDER FLITE BOX SIZE 12 x 12% x 18 PLYWOOD SANDED READY FOR PRIMER SEALER HARDWARE AND 15 DRAWER CABINET INCLUDED95 SPACE FOR 1 5 Drawer Cabinet 1-Gal Fuel Battery Fuel Pump Power Panel Prop Bin Tool Tray Electric Starter Cleaner Towels No Other Like Send SASE Free Brochure 0 Dealer Inquiries Invited 0 Florida Residents Add 4% Sales Tax FIVE engine Orders CLOSE Dec 31 1981 created Anniversary 1930s $60 deposit per engine place order tour engine order limit send large addressed stamped 36C envelope further information accordance order date s Model Motors Forksville Pa 18616 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WASHINGTON DC 20005 Engine 25 40 RC Giant Scale/Beckman Continued page 45 Installation went quickly partly because Voyager motor mount designed accept starter instructions starter should make fairly simple install almost aircraft have lot funny/tragic stories about people inadvertently starting engines onboard starters case know cause incident carelessness brought years operating glow-ignition engines glow engine cant start until something hook up battery plug Everyone learns quick leave battery after engine starts always have something have engine start flip over Editors note Weve recently hearing glow engines can startunder certain conditionswithout connecting bat tery RMcM often have casually flipped prop plane sitting shop self-contained magneto ignition casually flipping prop trying starter can lead trouble unless something prevent engine running something have comes two parts first part install ignition kill switch aircraft second part use dont mean just radio controlled ignition switch Its good idea have also must have switch kills engine no matter what radio doing have develop habit turning switch off time shut down engine checking before turn engine over maintain things no matter what size unsafe its what people can unsafe Add-on chokes first Big Bangers Big Birds article mention made fact several engines did have built-in chokes wasnt long before started hearing about choke units could added Walbro carb used engines two different items available Quadra USA 1032 East Manitowoc Ave Oak Creek WI 53154 combination air cleaner choke sells $495 intended Quadra slight modification will fit Kioritz unit bulky needs large cowl completely enclosed air filter good idea other Quadra item choke plate control ann fits under plastic fitting carb costs buck sure does job next Gardner-Burrell 6005 Cliff Drive Fort Smith AR 72903 ram-induction fitting built-in choke sells $1495 manufacturer claims 200 rpm increase due ram air intake quite possible havent chance try yet Ill let know what find out fourth unit Vortac Mfg Co available model shops $598 designed operated manually front through air intake cowl Obviously mode dont change engine running can also set up operation servo manual control cockpit choke assemblies serve definite need big banger no choke Choking finger awkward dangerous can almost impossible cowled engine Plan reviews have already reported several excellent plans Bob Morse guy prolific havent got chance keeping up 122 Model Aviation Pre-Buift 4 Ch $8995 $4995 Pre-Cut Kit Hardware Landing Gear Full Length Wood IncI him effort catch up Im going cover four latest designs month dont really need comment quality complete ness Bobs plans four usual out standing Ill just comment specific designs First F4B-2/P12-C has out over year have seen prototype fly times believe first Kawasaki 22-powered model perfect match-up Span 90-in 2118 sq wing area 23 lb total weight wing loading comes Out 25 oz/sq ft low enough account its agility air plans include simple effective jig construciton cabane struts Focke Wuif FW56 Stosser wellknown design see plans know Bob wanted model parasol design beautiful fuselage lines elliptical wing planform unusual tail assembly Bobs wing construction method makes elliptical wing simpler would expect same jigging method noted above used cabane Span 1025-in length 75-in wing area 1300 sq weight 22 lb aircraft powered Quadra Bob next turned attention model ings all-time favorites WACO cabin biplane chose YKS-6 version designed either Quadra Kawasaki 22 Upper wing span 9938-in total wing area 2414 sq 293 lb wing loading 28 oz/sq ft too high Giant Scale latest offering Ryan S-C low-wing side-by-side cabin monoplane came after famous STA Bob has used construction technique have seen used smaller Scale models never before size results full-monocoque fuselage shell good representation original should work just well smaller size Wingspan 112-in length 75-in area 1700 sq weight 24 lb wing loading 32 oz/sq ft Kawasaki 22 should fly just like original going over four plans reminded something have probably mentioned before can bear repetition Bobs plans have necessary details shows install hinges control systems strut fittings gives part numbers sources things need plans good usable plans have kind detail ofthese plans available Mammoth Scale Plans 3351 Pruneridge Ave Santa Clara CA 95051 sent rolled folded ALBI P0 reCweuymeI LA MESA CALIF 92041 PHONE 1714 4898875 er 1714 4424839 AvAILABLE NOWWnco UPF 7 90-Ripe52395 JB Spocini MK III 94 Mono 79 Ripe Weighr 19 lbs 2195 Tronol Air 2000 105 CIassc Scale Biplane 23 lbs 2295 Tronol Air 4009 99 Radial En9 Classic Bipe 23 lbs 2299 Fekker 0-vIl 99 Geerren WW Fighter Ripe 23 lbs 2495 Coming Reoc Sopith Pop 90 Rrpe Sopirh Trpnhoced RO Triplane Waco ATO Lyjack Version 90 Riplane Niecyon 11 Robe 85 Riplane 35 Scale Fokker 091 72 Triplane Plans shipped U PS Parcel Post P/ease add $300 postaqe hand/mo fastest seMce send postn money order No C 00 orders 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