Radio Control Old- Timers DrDB Mathews SON gun March 1984 column asked will first send us photo Peerless Blackhawk Since never seen heard men tioned other columns presumed best could hope would stimulate someone build Blackhawk Several modelers responded fond memories design desire build Albert Counsellor Turnersville NJ actually flying Alberts second Blackhawk first built kit bought 1939 Aviation Build ing New York Worlds Fair original model constructed just before WW II covered silk dope - T Remember Texacos old symbol star-in-awhite-circle Well Bill Schmidt has made up some delightful decais hA Texaco fliers Theyre available $3/set Bill Schmidt 4647 Krueger Wichita KS 67220 powered O&R 60 Flown local contests such held Brooklyn Skyscrapers model tually lost overhead stuck engine-run timer Albert member old Long Island Gas Monkeys flew desert ed airport Valley Stream Long Island called Curtiss Field After discharge Navy Albert worked several years Nate Irwin Polk what time worlds largest hobby shop saw first glow plug salesman presumably Ray Ardens Microbuilt Inc out Danbury CT asked engine could put funny-looking plug An O&R 23 set up motor test room reaction seeing engine run coil-condenser-battery much like writers 1948 Olathe Nats Wow Blackhawk Beauty certainly mat ter individual perception Blackhawk likely loveliest OldTimers around Designed Harold Coovert appearing Ben-yloid 1938 Winner construction article November 1938 Air Trails kitted Peerless Mod els Cleveland OH has popu lar RC Old-Timer fraternityand something mystery designed HAROLD COOVERT span6 length4 chord II area 528 sqft Color Scheme Black drawn Red balance aircraft /32 white color seperation stripe NEC airfoilRAF 32 power Brawn Jr 1/5 hp flying weight 31/4 lbs Al Counsellor Turnersviile NJ first person send photo Peerless Blackhawk actually being flown today second Al has builtthe first built skit purchased 1939 New York Worlds Fair lathe second built lust recently close look bare bones R will reveal interesting aspects design wing spars parallel swept-back wing leading edgel makes small problem cutting out ribs Al made Blackhawlc logos drawing clear plastic adhering MonoKote CyA glue Color scheme yellow transparent fdonoKote black trim 60 Model Aviation 5 7I 1 TI IN rn-i1 BL CKHAWK SCALE IN INCHES o z 4 e S 10 12 14 1IIIII Counsellor advises needed beef up structure rigors RC conversion also points out wing spars parallel leading edge wing swept back added dihedral effect means rib has spar different locationnot easy approach cer tainly worth effort Albert substituted spruce /4 X / spars used balsa elsewhere ribs exceptionally deep 1 /2 slight undercamber says climb either ST 35 OS 40 four-stroker spectacular glide really great cut away part elevator provide clearance twin rudders articulated bellcrank double horns Also rear landing gear brace set up move fuselage slot Ob viously would tear area up hard landing photo model finished yellow transparent MonoKote black trim Blackhawk logos sides wing tips drawn clear plastic adhered CyA cyanoacrylate glue Albert com Continued page 158 Al Counsellor another favorite modelan American Ace L has scaled up 133% 6-ft span Its flown about 70 times Al has loved Heres oddity R scale model Brown Jr Brown Junior Jr handiwork Bill Schmidt Wichita KS -size displacement 19 cu Sorry say hes planning produce Bill says moat Browns really 57snot 60s since stroke 0967 instead 10 Brand New Second Edition Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products complete source Radio Control product information ever published Orders received through limited-time offer will shipped directly printer early July valuable tool experienced hobbiest must beginner. Hundreds NEW Products Aircraft Boat Car Kits Plans Radios nes s ssories lies Name Address I Send Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 Publication Offer $675 includes UPS shipping APO foreign surface mail foreign air mail add $550 US dollars offer invalid postmarked later July 13 1984 copies available local hobby shop after July 13 Send Check Money Order Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 July 1984 61 TSr MOsTCOMPLTE ctJftsuAqLRSOwM TO 0 airwoman Team Fund 8875 Oveida Plaza Westminster CA 92683 Good lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued naqe 61 mercial artist certainly shows Un fortunately cant show Albert Coun sellors Blackhawk color use imagination get building own plan 7G1 Pond Plans PO Box 3215 San Jose CA 95156 Speaking plans occasionally receive requests sources plans Ponds catalog As matter fact have own weve searching over years After incredible response request Bi-Fli drawings produced occurs us some reader just might have drawings Joe Otts Skylark would advise well work out way can duplicated sending originals through mail Unless gets out hand others have need rare plans normal supply line will try help find Write us well try serve clearinghouse workbench Weve stumbled onto several helpful things lately want share found small jar kerosene great keeping spray nozzle open Spray-ment spray cement Acetone will clean up MonoKote smudges very well will also dissolve coloradhesive side create windows no seams Just rub inside window area free color after applying cover ing also great cleaning off masking tape residue Dixon Visaid wed suspect other similar products grease pen will mark trim designs etc onto MonoKote Just lay out pattern mask outlines remove pencil marks acetone Red Costlow Ace RC Inc has us coat ing outside CyA bottle Vas eline sure helps keep nozzle open Claude McCullough instructions new Sig King Kobra suggests using drill bit having inside diameter fuel tanks brass tubing form curves Just push bit way slowly bend tubing withdrawn makes remarkably smooth bends no collapse tube Top Flite heat gun slickest way shrink heat-shrink tubing youll ever find Polyurethanes epoxies will adhere MonoKote better surface first rubbed 6-0 steel wool washed off thoroughly acetone touched COMPLETE THIS FORM AND AFfACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT SSU E LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOIN move please let us know advanceSIX weeks required change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscrip tion Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenciose payment C NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 cHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2400 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE 71P fingers before spraying Bob Hunt Flying Models talked us out using tack rag dust structures prior painting fish-eye prob lems disappeared also pointed out silicon carbide sandpaper used wet leaves some silicon surface sure cant get anything stick Servo tape fine Texaco models tf raw balsa tape applied given coat CyA before stick ing down reason servo tape pulls loose wood grain lets go Ever notice always sticks side servo pulls off wood So harden wood Just what SAM-legal Society Antique Modelers SAM rule book rather specific about altering moments airfoils landing gear etc some vague ness pops up over internal construction As example Bob Oslans magnificent Cloud Cruiser MA November 1983 substitutes turbulator spars original wings sheeted leading edge Thats certainly well within intent SAM rules /2A Miss America omits original wing sheet ing entirely since would have taken VM balsa scale other hand Ive published several modernized Old-Timers airfoil nose contours profiles have changed name simplicity dont apologize changing original designs since updated designs have proven very popular have introduced prospective modelers thrill OldTimer RC texts construction arti cles except instance have clearly stated design intended SAM competition exception Kloud King XL appeared Flying Models magazine July 1980 stance something lost between pen cilled drawing draftsmans ink significance design currently-available kits based SAM-legal part country great deal activity being generated around V2A Texaco event fellows now flying RC Old-Timers first time order keep things simple promoters 158 Model Aviation HOT WIRE FOAM CUllER ATTENTION SORATOK BUILDERS cutting foam wings floats turtle decks ony model parts can made foam Cuts over 7 foot wing span Operates 12 volt motor cycle battery instructions p24 k Haw ManuIRcIereS Aed OrsIrshule OS P55 MXURi PredICtS P01ox221 Mt Morris MI 48458 GIANT RIC SCALE PLANS SOPtSITU 5*51050I A64177 See$24 SOP 7USA SOPSOIW CARUSOS I54 Se,RIROOPeUSA ATe TEXANSC IISV Spe52700 ppUSA TOSSER OR-IS7 ISC SIpROSOePeUSA FJU CORSAIR2. I53 Sp.SSIOOPPUSA CURTISS PCOW ISC SpeS2eOOppUSA CRC RR*RCA2.IRU SeeSlees ppUSA Fiberglass Cowlings & Canopies available Send Stamp tUe detailed Srocrrures Giant Scale Accessories Plans sent POStPaid ovithin USA Nick Ziroli 29 Edgep DpIe. 5siShtowR NY 11787 USA RIC SCALE PLANS Curtiss Hawk P4-I 60 apes sstie q plane$1995 AeroacaModall-1937 ml spas$1995 Piper Super Cub Cnalser PA-I 231 spas. $1995 Piper PacarPA-20 39 spas V Scale$2995 Piper Tri-PcarPA-22 39 spas t4 Scala. $2995 DH45 Leopard Moth111 spas 15cald$1995 DH-80A Puss Mofh111 span tScsl$1995 Spinks Akromaster 611 spaR 1/5 Scale$1495 DH-85 Leopard Moth 51 spas 1/9 SOsIR4700 Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope Complete List Completely Custom Built RIC Aircraft HOBBY CAPITOL RIC 46 N Oak St Ventura CA 93001 MODEL AVIATION 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DR RESTON VA 22090 LEOS LASER * World Aerobatic Champion Top Quality Epoxy Glass Fuse lage Cowl & Wheel Pants inum Landing Gear Foam Wing pan Wing Area 1440 sq inches Balsa Finish Kit Complete Step Step struct lens Pictures Weight 16-20 lbs Engine 2-4 HP 95 99 PLUS $1 SHIPPING Direct Sales Oni JR STICK Ideal Trainer An Oussnanding Balsa & Feem Kit 72 Wing Spen Wing Area-tOSS nq 12 Hee Aenninhly Time Woiglit t -12 lbs Engine Sine 75 1 3 95 $7 9 PLUS SHIPPING Direct Sales Only COMING SOON Turbo BD Trainer 40825 sizes Manufacturers Quality Kits Large Scale Engines RO un ivi contests allowing use tabs elevator control have no quarrel feel wise move since elevators sometimes difficult develop some designs however should clearly understood such change local use totally illegal com petition national level much keeping non-SAM-legal published designs Panther II Kloud King XL other MECA Moslems bow toward Mecca Old-Timer nuts another MECA talking about Model Engine Collectors Association nearly t 800 members MECAs bound common interest old-time spark engines Forties Thirties some additional interest glow deisel power plants Collectogethers held regionally provide members opportunity display engines buy sell trade Obviously much discussion socializing goes events well Grand National Collecto held conjunction SAM Champs MECA has two publications Swap Sheet issued bi-monthly basis Bulletin deals engine history information Both included annual dues $10 join contact secretary/treasurer Bob McClelland 3007 Travis West Lake LA 70669 application Some chuckles benefits associ ated corresponding SAMtypes around world collection wild crazy things modelers say As example Jean Gibbs York PA advised husband Dick out mowing lawn some guys called ask hed like come watch fly quarter pounders Ed Zartmann also York asked hed opened needle valve four turns instead requested turn replied Oh using metric turns Rev Bob Lowe Muldersdrift South Africa upon discovering TD fal len off Strato Streak glide Well thought little stallish' George Wandell tells Sunduster Cosmic Rave fuselage contest near St Louis during Summer 1949 two so-so flights trying get last ignition trouble Super Cyke About 15 minutes fore contest closed hand-launched model circled descended about 30 feet locked thermal officially timed 25 minutes 26 seconds chased through water up waist mud up knees across fields such 45 minutes until buddy caught up car stopped Mississippi river plane dot sky obviously over river gave up went back pick up first-place trophy returned home couple days later postcard farmers wife arrived saying plane landed yard Golden Eagle IL about 730 pm still have plane What remarkable about George received trophy model still air finally wildest lost plane story time Nino Campana DC Saul Ste Marie Ontario tells modeler launching FF model 1940 went out sight OOS wasnt found until hunter came across badlyweathered remains some forty miles away owners name still legible model returned him Only thing boy lost mature man returned 20 years passed Lost found Any us have Free Flight background critically aware need identification tags models Un fortunately fly RC-Assist dont seem matter AMA rules clearly state models must display name AMA number owner sons always used rubber stamp wood Free Flight models before covering also adhered tag somewhere pylon etc labels gave name address phone number advice call collect ward As result models returned Wisconsin Louisiana California Ohio AMA has just simplified things us Now available pre-printed labels July 1984 159 Rear 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canton OH 44707 Phone 216 484-6810 484-4374 1 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Endorsed hy IMAA5how Team required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt CutOut Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire Temp Range 00 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse orderIng RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington OH 45814 419 365-5065 Send nesh Cheek Plans sent rolled UPS POSTPAID masy order foreign orders add 40% air mail TAYLOR-CRAFT Sand large sane brochares LEE TAYLOR all Taylorcraft plans offerings 216 WillOw Anefla Rosenif CA 55678 mylar-covered sticky-backed forms need write type license number name address phone number tab seal unit onto model Just add some wallop bottom tag states Unauthorized possession model can lead prosecution under law really clever little gadgets available AMA Supply Service cost 10 dollar has now come simple everyone make models legal SAM Reno yes John Pond has organizing SAM RC Free Flight events unofficial basis various Nationals understanding such will case 1984 Nats Check AMA bulletin board locations times means bring along Old-Timers join fun come out spectate Youre bound enjoy Dee B Mathews 506 South Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 62 aerobatic machine power-toweight ratio has got best Ive ever seen After completing Cobra John let fly prototypes using 40-size engine comparison aerobatic performance good sparkling larger engine expected 40 machine did fly very well made realize Cobra can will cover entire spectrum perfor mance class Powered 40 set up normal control throws Cobra perfect medium-size collective trainer 50 extreme throws Cobra capable entire FAT pattern other Helicopter pattern matter Set up between Cobra super sportship has certain feel exhibited GMP line Cobra extremely easy assemble instructions organized series subassemblies soon leave finished machine like quick-release canopy mount tank-viewing window thoughtfully molded canopy understand GMP intends market several scale fuselages go along Co bra mechanics would great Cobra has enough lifting power goodperforming Scale ship Congratulations GMP can find no fault Cobra extremely versatile Helicopter will popular long time come Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 63 sure everything cleaned up have ultrasonic cleaner use finish cleaning engine parts dont have com pletely flush parts paint thin ner alcohol will surprised junk comes out new engine Now point spray clean parts light oilWD-40-and ready reassemble reassembling engine careful overtighten screws have seen good racing engine ruined just overtightening mechanically inclined dont have anyone around help least just take off back plate make sure engine clean check screws sure tight too tight Now engine ready broken test run engine break-in next month Some what write about comes newsletters either receive directly through AMA HQ gives good 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Radio Control Old- Timers DrDB Mathews SON gun March 1984 column asked will first send us photo Peerless Blackhawk Since never seen heard men tioned other columns presumed best could hope would stimulate someone build Blackhawk Several modelers responded fond memories design desire build Albert Counsellor Turnersville NJ actually flying Alberts second Blackhawk first built kit bought 1939 Aviation Build ing New York Worlds Fair original model constructed just before WW II covered silk dope - T Remember Texacos old symbol star-in-awhite-circle Well Bill Schmidt has made up some delightful decais hA Texaco fliers Theyre available $3/set Bill Schmidt 4647 Krueger Wichita KS 67220 powered O&R 60 Flown local contests such held Brooklyn Skyscrapers model tually lost overhead stuck engine-run timer Albert member old Long Island Gas Monkeys flew desert ed airport Valley Stream Long Island called Curtiss Field After discharge Navy Albert worked several years Nate Irwin Polk what time worlds largest hobby shop saw first glow plug salesman presumably Ray Ardens Microbuilt Inc out Danbury CT asked engine could put funny-looking plug An O&R 23 set up motor test room reaction seeing engine run coil-condenser-battery much like writers 1948 Olathe Nats Wow Blackhawk Beauty certainly mat ter individual perception Blackhawk likely loveliest OldTimers around Designed Harold Coovert appearing Ben-yloid 1938 Winner construction article November 1938 Air Trails kitted Peerless Mod els Cleveland OH has popu lar RC Old-Timer fraternityand something mystery designed HAROLD COOVERT span6 length4 chord II area 528 sqft Color Scheme Black drawn Red balance aircraft /32 white color seperation stripe NEC airfoilRAF 32 power Brawn Jr 1/5 hp flying weight 31/4 lbs Al Counsellor Turnersviile NJ first person send photo Peerless Blackhawk actually being flown today second Al has builtthe first built skit purchased 1939 New York Worlds Fair lathe second built lust recently close look bare bones R will reveal interesting aspects design wing spars parallel swept-back wing leading edgel makes small problem cutting out ribs Al made Blackhawlc logos drawing clear plastic adhering MonoKote CyA glue Color scheme yellow transparent fdonoKote black trim 60 Model Aviation 5 7I 1 TI IN rn-i1 BL CKHAWK SCALE IN INCHES o z 4 e S 10 12 14 1IIIII Counsellor advises needed beef up structure rigors RC conversion also points out wing spars parallel leading edge wing swept back added dihedral effect means rib has spar different locationnot easy approach cer tainly worth effort Albert substituted spruce /4 X / spars used balsa elsewhere ribs exceptionally deep 1 /2 slight undercamber says climb either ST 35 OS 40 four-stroker spectacular glide really great cut away part elevator provide clearance twin rudders articulated bellcrank double horns Also rear landing gear brace set up move fuselage slot Ob viously would tear area up hard landing photo model finished yellow transparent MonoKote black trim Blackhawk logos sides wing tips drawn clear plastic adhered CyA cyanoacrylate glue Albert com Continued page 158 Al Counsellor another favorite modelan American Ace L has scaled up 133% 6-ft span Its flown about 70 times Al has loved Heres oddity R scale model Brown Jr Brown Junior Jr handiwork Bill Schmidt Wichita KS -size displacement 19 cu Sorry say hes planning produce Bill says moat Browns really 57snot 60s since stroke 0967 instead 10 Brand New Second Edition Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products complete source Radio Control product information ever published Orders received through limited-time offer will shipped directly printer early July valuable tool experienced hobbiest must beginner. Hundreds NEW Products Aircraft Boat Car Kits Plans Radios nes s ssories lies Name Address I Send Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 Publication Offer $675 includes UPS shipping APO foreign surface mail foreign air mail add $550 US dollars offer invalid postmarked later July 13 1984 copies available local hobby shop after July 13 Send Check Money Order Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 July 1984 61 TSr MOsTCOMPLTE ctJftsuAqLRSOwM TO 0 airwoman Team Fund 8875 Oveida Plaza Westminster CA 92683 Good lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued naqe 61 mercial artist certainly shows Un fortunately cant show Albert Coun sellors Blackhawk color use imagination get building own plan 7G1 Pond Plans PO Box 3215 San Jose CA 95156 Speaking plans occasionally receive requests sources plans Ponds catalog As matter fact have own weve searching over years After incredible response request Bi-Fli drawings produced occurs us some reader just might have drawings Joe Otts Skylark would advise well work out way can duplicated sending originals through mail Unless gets out hand others have need rare plans normal supply line will try help find Write us well try serve clearinghouse workbench Weve stumbled onto several helpful things lately want share found small jar kerosene great keeping spray nozzle open Spray-ment spray cement Acetone will clean up MonoKote smudges very well will also dissolve coloradhesive side create windows no seams Just rub inside window area free color after applying cover ing also great cleaning off masking tape residue Dixon Visaid wed suspect other similar products grease pen will mark trim designs etc onto MonoKote Just lay out pattern mask outlines remove pencil marks acetone Red Costlow Ace RC Inc has us coat ing outside CyA bottle Vas eline sure helps keep nozzle open Claude McCullough instructions new Sig King Kobra suggests using drill bit having inside diameter fuel tanks brass tubing form curves Just push bit way slowly bend tubing withdrawn makes remarkably smooth bends no collapse tube Top Flite heat gun slickest way shrink heat-shrink tubing youll ever find Polyurethanes epoxies will adhere MonoKote better surface first rubbed 6-0 steel wool washed off thoroughly acetone touched COMPLETE THIS FORM AND AFfACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT SSU E LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOIN move please let us know advanceSIX weeks required change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscrip tion Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenciose payment C NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 cHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2400 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE 71P fingers before spraying Bob Hunt Flying Models talked us out using tack rag dust structures prior painting fish-eye prob lems disappeared also pointed out silicon carbide sandpaper used wet leaves some silicon surface sure cant get anything stick Servo tape fine Texaco models tf raw balsa tape applied given coat CyA before stick ing down reason servo tape pulls loose wood grain lets go Ever notice always sticks side servo pulls off wood So harden wood Just what SAM-legal Society Antique Modelers SAM rule book rather specific about altering moments airfoils landing gear etc some vague ness pops up over internal construction As example Bob Oslans magnificent Cloud Cruiser MA November 1983 substitutes turbulator spars original wings sheeted leading edge Thats certainly well within intent SAM rules /2A Miss America omits original wing sheet ing entirely since would have taken VM balsa scale other hand Ive published several modernized Old-Timers airfoil nose contours profiles have changed name simplicity dont apologize changing original designs since updated designs have proven very popular have introduced prospective modelers thrill OldTimer RC texts construction arti cles except instance have clearly stated design intended SAM competition exception Kloud King XL appeared Flying Models magazine July 1980 stance something lost between pen cilled drawing draftsmans ink significance design currently-available kits based SAM-legal part country great deal activity being generated around V2A Texaco event fellows now flying RC Old-Timers first time order keep things simple promoters 158 Model Aviation HOT WIRE FOAM CUllER ATTENTION SORATOK BUILDERS cutting foam wings floats turtle decks ony model parts can made foam Cuts over 7 foot wing span Operates 12 volt motor cycle battery instructions p24 k Haw ManuIRcIereS Aed OrsIrshule OS P55 MXURi PredICtS P01ox221 Mt Morris MI 48458 GIANT RIC SCALE PLANS SOPtSITU 5*51050I A64177 See$24 SOP 7USA SOPSOIW CARUSOS I54 Se,RIROOPeUSA ATe TEXANSC IISV Spe52700 ppUSA TOSSER OR-IS7 ISC SIpROSOePeUSA FJU CORSAIR2. I53 Sp.SSIOOPPUSA CURTISS PCOW ISC SpeS2eOOppUSA CRC RR*RCA2.IRU SeeSlees ppUSA Fiberglass Cowlings & Canopies available Send Stamp tUe detailed Srocrrures Giant Scale Accessories Plans sent POStPaid ovithin USA Nick Ziroli 29 Edgep DpIe. 5siShtowR NY 11787 USA RIC SCALE PLANS Curtiss Hawk P4-I 60 apes sstie q plane$1995 AeroacaModall-1937 ml spas$1995 Piper Super Cub Cnalser PA-I 231 spas. $1995 Piper PacarPA-20 39 spas V Scale$2995 Piper Tri-PcarPA-22 39 spas t4 Scala. $2995 DH45 Leopard Moth111 spas 15cald$1995 DH-80A Puss Mofh111 span tScsl$1995 Spinks Akromaster 611 spaR 1/5 Scale$1495 DH-85 Leopard Moth 51 spas 1/9 SOsIR4700 Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope Complete List Completely Custom Built RIC Aircraft HOBBY CAPITOL RIC 46 N Oak St Ventura CA 93001 MODEL AVIATION 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DR RESTON VA 22090 LEOS LASER * World Aerobatic Champion Top Quality Epoxy Glass Fuse lage Cowl & Wheel Pants inum Landing Gear Foam Wing pan Wing Area 1440 sq inches Balsa Finish Kit Complete Step Step struct lens Pictures Weight 16-20 lbs Engine 2-4 HP 95 99 PLUS $1 SHIPPING Direct Sales Oni JR STICK Ideal Trainer An Oussnanding Balsa & Feem Kit 72 Wing Spen Wing Area-tOSS nq 12 Hee Aenninhly Time Woiglit t -12 lbs Engine Sine 75 1 3 95 $7 9 PLUS SHIPPING Direct Sales Only COMING SOON Turbo BD Trainer 40825 sizes Manufacturers Quality Kits Large Scale Engines RO un ivi contests allowing use tabs elevator control have no quarrel feel wise move since elevators sometimes difficult develop some designs however should clearly understood such change local use totally illegal com petition national level much keeping non-SAM-legal published designs Panther II Kloud King XL other MECA Moslems bow toward Mecca Old-Timer nuts another MECA talking about Model Engine Collectors Association nearly t 800 members MECAs bound common interest old-time spark engines Forties Thirties some additional interest glow deisel power plants Collectogethers held regionally provide members opportunity display engines buy sell trade Obviously much discussion socializing goes events well Grand National Collecto held conjunction SAM Champs MECA has two publications Swap Sheet issued bi-monthly basis Bulletin deals engine history information Both included annual dues $10 join contact secretary/treasurer Bob McClelland 3007 Travis West Lake LA 70669 application Some chuckles benefits associ ated corresponding SAMtypes around world collection wild crazy things modelers say As example Jean Gibbs York PA advised husband Dick out mowing lawn some guys called ask hed like come watch fly quarter pounders Ed Zartmann also York asked hed opened needle valve four turns instead requested turn replied Oh using metric turns Rev Bob Lowe Muldersdrift South Africa upon discovering TD fal len off Strato Streak glide Well thought little stallish' George Wandell tells Sunduster Cosmic Rave fuselage contest near St Louis during Summer 1949 two so-so flights trying get last ignition trouble Super Cyke About 15 minutes fore contest closed hand-launched model circled descended about 30 feet locked thermal officially timed 25 minutes 26 seconds chased through water up waist mud up knees across fields such 45 minutes until buddy caught up car stopped Mississippi river plane dot sky obviously over river gave up went back pick up first-place trophy returned home couple days later postcard farmers wife arrived saying plane landed yard Golden Eagle IL about 730 pm still have plane What remarkable about George received trophy model still air finally wildest lost plane story time Nino Campana DC Saul Ste Marie Ontario tells modeler launching FF model 1940 went out sight OOS wasnt found until hunter came across badlyweathered remains some forty miles away owners name still legible model returned him Only thing boy lost mature man returned 20 years passed Lost found Any us have Free Flight background critically aware need identification tags models Un fortunately fly RC-Assist dont seem matter AMA rules clearly state models must display name AMA number owner sons always used rubber stamp wood Free Flight models before covering also adhered tag somewhere pylon etc labels gave name address phone number advice call collect ward As result models returned Wisconsin Louisiana California Ohio AMA has just simplified things us Now available pre-printed labels July 1984 159 Rear 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canton OH 44707 Phone 216 484-6810 484-4374 1 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Endorsed hy IMAA5how Team required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt CutOut Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire Temp Range 00 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse orderIng RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington OH 45814 419 365-5065 Send nesh Cheek Plans sent rolled UPS POSTPAID masy order foreign orders add 40% air mail TAYLOR-CRAFT Sand large sane brochares LEE TAYLOR all Taylorcraft plans offerings 216 WillOw Anefla Rosenif CA 55678 mylar-covered sticky-backed forms need write type license number name address phone number tab seal unit onto model Just add some wallop bottom tag states Unauthorized possession model can lead prosecution under law really clever little gadgets available AMA Supply Service cost 10 dollar has now come simple everyone make models legal SAM Reno yes John Pond has organizing SAM RC Free Flight events unofficial basis various Nationals understanding such will case 1984 Nats Check AMA bulletin board locations times means bring along Old-Timers join fun come out spectate Youre bound enjoy Dee B Mathews 506 South Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 62 aerobatic machine power-toweight ratio has got best Ive ever seen After completing Cobra John let fly prototypes using 40-size engine comparison aerobatic performance good sparkling larger engine expected 40 machine did fly very well made realize Cobra can will cover entire spectrum perfor mance class Powered 40 set up normal control throws Cobra perfect medium-size collective trainer 50 extreme throws Cobra capable entire FAT pattern other Helicopter pattern matter Set up between Cobra super sportship has certain feel exhibited GMP line Cobra extremely easy assemble instructions organized series subassemblies soon leave finished machine like quick-release canopy mount tank-viewing window thoughtfully molded canopy understand GMP intends market several scale fuselages go along Co bra mechanics would great Cobra has enough lifting power goodperforming Scale ship Congratulations GMP can find no fault Cobra extremely versatile Helicopter will popular long time come Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 63 sure everything cleaned up have ultrasonic cleaner use finish cleaning engine parts dont have com pletely flush parts paint thin ner alcohol will surprised junk comes out new engine Now point spray clean parts light oilWD-40-and ready reassemble reassembling engine careful overtighten screws have seen good racing engine ruined just overtightening mechanically inclined dont have anyone around help least just take off back plate make sure engine clean check screws sure tight too tight Now engine ready broken test run engine break-in next month Some what write about comes newsletters either receive directly through AMA HQ gives good cross section what going throughout country Once someone sends report some pictures race club held am usually able get column So have something C ROOKIE Super beginner kit 60 wing span $2799 CITABRIA 65 wing span 25-40 power $3399 SCALE KITS CHAMPION CITARRIA wing span 60 pwr & up $6499 BUD NOSEN TRAINER 102 wing span 60 pwr-up $5599 PIPER CUP J3 Owing span 60 power & up $7588 P51D102 wing spanquadra power$10899 P510102 wing spanquadra power$10899 1933 GERI SPORT 8 wing span 60 power & up $8999 CESSNA 310 TWIN lOwing span twin 60 pwr $12299 MR MULLIGAN 8 wing span 60 power $8499 Other kits & mcessoriag available Catalaut $200 K Perma-Grit Lifetime * Carbide Sanding Tools Taqstee Carbide grit lianleat material nest te dinetendf Tungsten carbide grit brazed steel Os eacir 9 long tool use balsa bardwoods fiberglass beaded foams epoxy fillers plexiglasAverage Modelers Use excellent tools modeler can use Don Lowe Noted Model Designer Made USAf-tOOfinn CwFo5595 f-itt finn Fins$6St Ask noor Deem orsond chonkff02lint sen5695 erMOINoCODsltoe255%fln6neConelfin5695 H-Itt nnet C.selFrnn5695 DG Products-Isn-nadcannlfin5625 209 Carrlands Drive AEsndrCSfllirO$495 Dayton OH 454295254 bessed Cawsalfinn5d9s 15131294-1192 residents addk%tau 160 Model Aviation FAIWITO AT, Veryetle xision tire air taitosil PLANsia hlahlp detailed GENII52400 GENII 00 Other superb giant-snare plans Full size 9 FOKKER 0VIII 24 no Is 82500 9 PTl 9 Oodr Kionita $2800 5 PIPER L4 IMilItery J3 CabI Dead 62000 AMERICAN JUNIOR Balsa Model Airplanes Wip-power U-control Firebaby II 020 049 Jr Fireball 049 090 OMING SOON. 404 Interceptor Folding Wing Glider See favorite hobby dealer Write to American Jr Heritage Models Inc PO Box 505 Donald Oregon 97020 F7M1invited LiOUDUU Inc Dealer inquiries High performance model engine connecting rods connecting rods made best roaseriols available designed give long service eliminate rod breakage modern high-Perfor mance model engines Used leading aircraft boat car racers hobbyists o Rods available popular model engines Look RPM new innovative products proven performance records Richardson Precision Machining Inc 5070 Golden Dr. San Jose CA 9512914051257-7059 Coming Soon SCALE RIG MODEL 62 SPAN 40 ENGINE CHANNEL R/C FOR ADVANCE INFO WRITE TO ST CROIX OF PARK FALLS LTD PO Box 2790 Park Falls WI 54552
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/07
Page Numbers: 60, 61, 158, 159, 160
Radio Control Old- Timers DrDB Mathews SON gun March 1984 column asked will first send us photo Peerless Blackhawk Since never seen heard men tioned other columns presumed best could hope would stimulate someone build Blackhawk Several modelers responded fond memories design desire build Albert Counsellor Turnersville NJ actually flying Alberts second Blackhawk first built kit bought 1939 Aviation Build ing New York Worlds Fair original model constructed just before WW II covered silk dope - T Remember Texacos old symbol star-in-awhite-circle Well Bill Schmidt has made up some delightful decais hA Texaco fliers Theyre available $3/set Bill Schmidt 4647 Krueger Wichita KS 67220 powered O&R 60 Flown local contests such held Brooklyn Skyscrapers model tually lost overhead stuck engine-run timer Albert member old Long Island Gas Monkeys flew desert ed airport Valley Stream Long Island called Curtiss Field After discharge Navy Albert worked several years Nate Irwin Polk what time worlds largest hobby shop saw first glow plug salesman presumably Ray Ardens Microbuilt Inc out Danbury CT asked engine could put funny-looking plug An O&R 23 set up motor test room reaction seeing engine run coil-condenser-battery much like writers 1948 Olathe Nats Wow Blackhawk Beauty certainly mat ter individual perception Blackhawk likely loveliest OldTimers around Designed Harold Coovert appearing Ben-yloid 1938 Winner construction article November 1938 Air Trails kitted Peerless Mod els Cleveland OH has popu lar RC Old-Timer fraternityand something mystery designed HAROLD COOVERT span6 length4 chord II area 528 sqft Color Scheme Black drawn Red balance aircraft /32 white color seperation stripe NEC airfoilRAF 32 power Brawn Jr 1/5 hp flying weight 31/4 lbs Al Counsellor Turnersviile NJ first person send photo Peerless Blackhawk actually being flown today second Al has builtthe first built skit purchased 1939 New York Worlds Fair lathe second built lust recently close look bare bones R will reveal interesting aspects design wing spars parallel swept-back wing leading edgel makes small problem cutting out ribs Al made Blackhawlc logos drawing clear plastic adhering MonoKote CyA glue Color scheme yellow transparent fdonoKote black trim 60 Model Aviation 5 7I 1 TI IN rn-i1 BL CKHAWK SCALE IN INCHES o z 4 e S 10 12 14 1IIIII Counsellor advises needed beef up structure rigors RC conversion also points out wing spars parallel leading edge wing swept back added dihedral effect means rib has spar different locationnot easy approach cer tainly worth effort Albert substituted spruce /4 X / spars used balsa elsewhere ribs exceptionally deep 1 /2 slight undercamber says climb either ST 35 OS 40 four-stroker spectacular glide really great cut away part elevator provide clearance twin rudders articulated bellcrank double horns Also rear landing gear brace set up move fuselage slot Ob viously would tear area up hard landing photo model finished yellow transparent MonoKote black trim Blackhawk logos sides wing tips drawn clear plastic adhered CyA cyanoacrylate glue Albert com Continued page 158 Al Counsellor another favorite modelan American Ace L has scaled up 133% 6-ft span Its flown about 70 times Al has loved Heres oddity R scale model Brown Jr Brown Junior Jr handiwork Bill Schmidt Wichita KS -size displacement 19 cu Sorry say hes planning produce Bill says moat Browns really 57snot 60s since stroke 0967 instead 10 Brand New Second Edition Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products complete source Radio Control product information ever published Orders received through limited-time offer will shipped directly printer early July valuable tool experienced hobbiest must beginner. Hundreds NEW Products Aircraft Boat Car Kits Plans Radios nes s ssories lies Name Address I Send Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 Publication Offer $675 includes UPS shipping APO foreign surface mail foreign air mail add $550 US dollars offer invalid postmarked later July 13 1984 copies available local hobby shop after July 13 Send Check Money Order Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 July 1984 61 TSr MOsTCOMPLTE ctJftsuAqLRSOwM TO 0 airwoman Team Fund 8875 Oveida Plaza Westminster CA 92683 Good lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued naqe 61 mercial artist certainly shows Un fortunately cant show Albert Coun sellors Blackhawk color use imagination get building own plan 7G1 Pond Plans PO Box 3215 San Jose CA 95156 Speaking plans occasionally receive requests sources plans Ponds catalog As matter fact have own weve searching over years After incredible response request Bi-Fli drawings produced occurs us some reader just might have drawings Joe Otts Skylark would advise well work out way can duplicated sending originals through mail Unless gets out hand others have need rare plans normal supply line will try help find Write us well try serve clearinghouse workbench Weve stumbled onto several helpful things lately want share found small jar kerosene great keeping spray nozzle open Spray-ment spray cement Acetone will clean up MonoKote smudges very well will also dissolve coloradhesive side create windows no seams Just rub inside window area free color after applying cover ing also great cleaning off masking tape residue Dixon Visaid wed suspect other similar products grease pen will mark trim designs etc onto MonoKote Just lay out pattern mask outlines remove pencil marks acetone Red Costlow Ace RC Inc has us coat ing outside CyA bottle Vas eline sure helps keep nozzle open Claude McCullough instructions new Sig King Kobra suggests using drill bit having inside diameter fuel tanks brass tubing form curves Just push bit way slowly bend tubing withdrawn makes remarkably smooth bends no collapse tube Top Flite heat gun slickest way shrink heat-shrink tubing youll ever find Polyurethanes epoxies will adhere MonoKote better surface first rubbed 6-0 steel wool washed off thoroughly acetone touched COMPLETE THIS FORM AND AFfACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT SSU E LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOIN move please let us know advanceSIX weeks required change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscrip tion Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenciose payment C NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 cHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2400 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE 71P fingers before spraying Bob Hunt Flying Models talked us out using tack rag dust structures prior painting fish-eye prob lems disappeared also pointed out silicon carbide sandpaper used wet leaves some silicon surface sure cant get anything stick Servo tape fine Texaco models tf raw balsa tape applied given coat CyA before stick ing down reason servo tape pulls loose wood grain lets go Ever notice always sticks side servo pulls off wood So harden wood Just what SAM-legal Society Antique Modelers SAM rule book rather specific about altering moments airfoils landing gear etc some vague ness pops up over internal construction As example Bob Oslans magnificent Cloud Cruiser MA November 1983 substitutes turbulator spars original wings sheeted leading edge Thats certainly well within intent SAM rules /2A Miss America omits original wing sheet ing entirely since would have taken VM balsa scale other hand Ive published several modernized Old-Timers airfoil nose contours profiles have changed name simplicity dont apologize changing original designs since updated designs have proven very popular have introduced prospective modelers thrill OldTimer RC texts construction arti cles except instance have clearly stated design intended SAM competition exception Kloud King XL appeared Flying Models magazine July 1980 stance something lost between pen cilled drawing draftsmans ink significance design currently-available kits based SAM-legal part country great deal activity being generated around V2A Texaco event fellows now flying RC Old-Timers first time order keep things simple promoters 158 Model Aviation HOT WIRE FOAM CUllER ATTENTION SORATOK BUILDERS cutting foam wings floats turtle decks ony model parts can made foam Cuts over 7 foot wing span Operates 12 volt motor cycle battery instructions p24 k Haw ManuIRcIereS Aed OrsIrshule OS P55 MXURi PredICtS P01ox221 Mt Morris MI 48458 GIANT RIC SCALE PLANS SOPtSITU 5*51050I A64177 See$24 SOP 7USA SOPSOIW CARUSOS I54 Se,RIROOPeUSA ATe TEXANSC IISV Spe52700 ppUSA TOSSER OR-IS7 ISC SIpROSOePeUSA FJU CORSAIR2. I53 Sp.SSIOOPPUSA CURTISS PCOW ISC SpeS2eOOppUSA CRC RR*RCA2.IRU SeeSlees ppUSA Fiberglass Cowlings & Canopies available Send Stamp tUe detailed Srocrrures Giant Scale Accessories Plans sent POStPaid ovithin USA Nick Ziroli 29 Edgep DpIe. 5siShtowR NY 11787 USA RIC SCALE PLANS Curtiss Hawk P4-I 60 apes sstie q plane$1995 AeroacaModall-1937 ml spas$1995 Piper Super Cub Cnalser PA-I 231 spas. $1995 Piper PacarPA-20 39 spas V Scale$2995 Piper Tri-PcarPA-22 39 spas t4 Scala. $2995 DH45 Leopard Moth111 spas 15cald$1995 DH-80A Puss Mofh111 span tScsl$1995 Spinks Akromaster 611 spaR 1/5 Scale$1495 DH-85 Leopard Moth 51 spas 1/9 SOsIR4700 Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope Complete List Completely Custom Built RIC Aircraft HOBBY CAPITOL RIC 46 N Oak St Ventura CA 93001 MODEL AVIATION 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DR RESTON VA 22090 LEOS LASER * World Aerobatic Champion Top Quality Epoxy Glass Fuse lage Cowl & Wheel Pants inum Landing Gear Foam Wing pan Wing Area 1440 sq inches Balsa Finish Kit Complete Step Step struct lens Pictures Weight 16-20 lbs Engine 2-4 HP 95 99 PLUS $1 SHIPPING Direct Sales Oni JR STICK Ideal Trainer An Oussnanding Balsa & Feem Kit 72 Wing Spen Wing Area-tOSS nq 12 Hee Aenninhly Time Woiglit t -12 lbs Engine Sine 75 1 3 95 $7 9 PLUS SHIPPING Direct Sales Only COMING SOON Turbo BD Trainer 40825 sizes Manufacturers Quality Kits Large Scale Engines RO un ivi contests allowing use tabs elevator control have no quarrel feel wise move since elevators sometimes difficult develop some designs however should clearly understood such change local use totally illegal com petition national level much keeping non-SAM-legal published designs Panther II Kloud King XL other MECA Moslems bow toward Mecca Old-Timer nuts another MECA talking about Model Engine Collectors Association nearly t 800 members MECAs bound common interest old-time spark engines Forties Thirties some additional interest glow deisel power plants Collectogethers held regionally provide members opportunity display engines buy sell trade Obviously much discussion socializing goes events well Grand National Collecto held conjunction SAM Champs MECA has two publications Swap Sheet issued bi-monthly basis Bulletin deals engine history information Both included annual dues $10 join contact secretary/treasurer Bob McClelland 3007 Travis West Lake LA 70669 application Some chuckles benefits associ ated corresponding SAMtypes around world collection wild crazy things modelers say As example Jean Gibbs York PA advised husband Dick out mowing lawn some guys called ask hed like come watch fly quarter pounders Ed Zartmann also York asked hed opened needle valve four turns instead requested turn replied Oh using metric turns Rev Bob Lowe Muldersdrift South Africa upon discovering TD fal len off Strato Streak glide Well thought little stallish' George Wandell tells Sunduster Cosmic Rave fuselage contest near St Louis during Summer 1949 two so-so flights trying get last ignition trouble Super Cyke About 15 minutes fore contest closed hand-launched model circled descended about 30 feet locked thermal officially timed 25 minutes 26 seconds chased through water up waist mud up knees across fields such 45 minutes until buddy caught up car stopped Mississippi river plane dot sky obviously over river gave up went back pick up first-place trophy returned home couple days later postcard farmers wife arrived saying plane landed yard Golden Eagle IL about 730 pm still have plane What remarkable about George received trophy model still air finally wildest lost plane story time Nino Campana DC Saul Ste Marie Ontario tells modeler launching FF model 1940 went out sight OOS wasnt found until hunter came across badlyweathered remains some forty miles away owners name still legible model returned him Only thing boy lost mature man returned 20 years passed Lost found Any us have Free Flight background critically aware need identification tags models Un fortunately fly RC-Assist dont seem matter AMA rules clearly state models must display name AMA number owner sons always used rubber stamp wood Free Flight models before covering also adhered tag somewhere pylon etc labels gave name address phone number advice call collect ward As result models returned Wisconsin Louisiana California Ohio AMA has just simplified things us Now available pre-printed labels July 1984 159 Rear 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canton OH 44707 Phone 216 484-6810 484-4374 1 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Endorsed hy IMAA5how Team required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt CutOut Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire Temp Range 00 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse orderIng RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington OH 45814 419 365-5065 Send nesh Cheek Plans sent rolled UPS POSTPAID masy order foreign orders add 40% air mail TAYLOR-CRAFT Sand large sane brochares LEE TAYLOR all Taylorcraft plans offerings 216 WillOw Anefla Rosenif CA 55678 mylar-covered sticky-backed forms need write type license number name address phone number tab seal unit onto model Just add some wallop bottom tag states Unauthorized possession model can lead prosecution under law really clever little gadgets available AMA Supply Service cost 10 dollar has now come simple everyone make models legal SAM Reno yes John Pond has organizing SAM RC Free Flight events unofficial basis various Nationals understanding such will case 1984 Nats Check AMA bulletin board locations times means bring along Old-Timers join fun come out spectate Youre bound enjoy Dee B Mathews 506 South Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 62 aerobatic machine power-toweight ratio has got best Ive ever seen After completing Cobra John let fly prototypes using 40-size engine comparison aerobatic performance good sparkling larger engine expected 40 machine did fly very well made realize Cobra can will cover entire spectrum perfor mance class Powered 40 set up normal control throws Cobra perfect medium-size collective trainer 50 extreme throws Cobra capable entire FAT pattern other Helicopter pattern matter Set up between Cobra super sportship has certain feel exhibited GMP line Cobra extremely easy assemble instructions organized series subassemblies soon leave finished machine like quick-release canopy mount tank-viewing window thoughtfully molded canopy understand GMP intends market several scale fuselages go along Co bra mechanics would great Cobra has enough lifting power goodperforming Scale ship Congratulations GMP can find no fault Cobra extremely versatile Helicopter will popular long time come Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 63 sure everything cleaned up have ultrasonic cleaner use finish cleaning engine parts dont have com pletely flush parts paint thin ner alcohol will surprised junk comes out new engine Now point spray clean parts light oilWD-40-and ready reassemble reassembling engine careful overtighten screws have seen good racing engine ruined just overtightening mechanically inclined dont have anyone around help least just take off back plate make sure engine clean check screws sure tight too tight Now engine ready broken test run engine break-in next month Some what write about comes newsletters either receive directly through AMA HQ gives good cross section what going throughout country Once someone sends report some pictures race club held am usually able get column So have something C ROOKIE Super beginner kit 60 wing span $2799 CITABRIA 65 wing span 25-40 power $3399 SCALE KITS CHAMPION CITARRIA wing span 60 pwr & up $6499 BUD NOSEN TRAINER 102 wing span 60 pwr-up $5599 PIPER CUP J3 Owing span 60 power & up $7588 P51D102 wing spanquadra power$10899 P510102 wing spanquadra power$10899 1933 GERI SPORT 8 wing span 60 power & up $8999 CESSNA 310 TWIN lOwing span twin 60 pwr $12299 MR MULLIGAN 8 wing span 60 power $8499 Other kits & mcessoriag available Catalaut $200 K Perma-Grit Lifetime * Carbide Sanding Tools Taqstee Carbide grit lianleat material nest te dinetendf Tungsten carbide grit brazed steel Os eacir 9 long tool use balsa bardwoods fiberglass beaded foams epoxy fillers plexiglasAverage Modelers Use excellent tools modeler can use Don Lowe Noted Model Designer Made USAf-tOOfinn CwFo5595 f-itt finn Fins$6St Ask noor Deem orsond chonkff02lint sen5695 erMOINoCODsltoe255%fln6neConelfin5695 H-Itt nnet C.selFrnn5695 DG Products-Isn-nadcannlfin5625 209 Carrlands Drive AEsndrCSfllirO$495 Dayton OH 454295254 bessed Cawsalfinn5d9s 15131294-1192 residents addk%tau 160 Model Aviation FAIWITO AT, Veryetle xision tire air taitosil PLANsia hlahlp detailed GENII52400 GENII 00 Other superb giant-snare plans Full size 9 FOKKER 0VIII 24 no Is 82500 9 PTl 9 Oodr Kionita $2800 5 PIPER L4 IMilItery J3 CabI Dead 62000 AMERICAN JUNIOR Balsa Model Airplanes Wip-power U-control Firebaby II 020 049 Jr Fireball 049 090 OMING SOON. 404 Interceptor Folding Wing Glider See favorite hobby dealer Write to American Jr Heritage Models Inc PO Box 505 Donald Oregon 97020 F7M1invited LiOUDUU Inc Dealer inquiries High performance model engine connecting rods connecting rods made best roaseriols available designed give long service eliminate rod breakage modern high-Perfor mance model engines Used leading aircraft boat car racers hobbyists o Rods available popular model engines Look RPM new innovative products proven performance records Richardson Precision Machining Inc 5070 Golden Dr. San Jose CA 9512914051257-7059 Coming Soon SCALE RIG MODEL 62 SPAN 40 ENGINE CHANNEL R/C FOR ADVANCE INFO WRITE TO ST CROIX OF PARK FALLS LTD PO Box 2790 Park Falls WI 54552
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/07
Page Numbers: 60, 61, 158, 159, 160
Radio Control Old- Timers DrDB Mathews SON gun March 1984 column asked will first send us photo Peerless Blackhawk Since never seen heard men tioned other columns presumed best could hope would stimulate someone build Blackhawk Several modelers responded fond memories design desire build Albert Counsellor Turnersville NJ actually flying Alberts second Blackhawk first built kit bought 1939 Aviation Build ing New York Worlds Fair original model constructed just before WW II covered silk dope - T Remember Texacos old symbol star-in-awhite-circle Well Bill Schmidt has made up some delightful decais hA Texaco fliers Theyre available $3/set Bill Schmidt 4647 Krueger Wichita KS 67220 powered O&R 60 Flown local contests such held Brooklyn Skyscrapers model tually lost overhead stuck engine-run timer Albert member old Long Island Gas Monkeys flew desert ed airport Valley Stream Long Island called Curtiss Field After discharge Navy Albert worked several years Nate Irwin Polk what time worlds largest hobby shop saw first glow plug salesman presumably Ray Ardens Microbuilt Inc out Danbury CT asked engine could put funny-looking plug An O&R 23 set up motor test room reaction seeing engine run coil-condenser-battery much like writers 1948 Olathe Nats Wow Blackhawk Beauty certainly mat ter individual perception Blackhawk likely loveliest OldTimers around Designed Harold Coovert appearing Ben-yloid 1938 Winner construction article November 1938 Air Trails kitted Peerless Mod els Cleveland OH has popu lar RC Old-Timer fraternityand something mystery designed HAROLD COOVERT span6 length4 chord II area 528 sqft Color Scheme Black drawn Red balance aircraft /32 white color seperation stripe NEC airfoilRAF 32 power Brawn Jr 1/5 hp flying weight 31/4 lbs Al Counsellor Turnersviile NJ first person send photo Peerless Blackhawk actually being flown today second Al has builtthe first built skit purchased 1939 New York Worlds Fair lathe second built lust recently close look bare bones R will reveal interesting aspects design wing spars parallel swept-back wing leading edgel makes small problem cutting out ribs Al made Blackhawlc logos drawing clear plastic adhering MonoKote CyA glue Color scheme yellow transparent fdonoKote black trim 60 Model Aviation 5 7I 1 TI IN rn-i1 BL CKHAWK SCALE IN INCHES o z 4 e S 10 12 14 1IIIII Counsellor advises needed beef up structure rigors RC conversion also points out wing spars parallel leading edge wing swept back added dihedral effect means rib has spar different locationnot easy approach cer tainly worth effort Albert substituted spruce /4 X / spars used balsa elsewhere ribs exceptionally deep 1 /2 slight undercamber says climb either ST 35 OS 40 four-stroker spectacular glide really great cut away part elevator provide clearance twin rudders articulated bellcrank double horns Also rear landing gear brace set up move fuselage slot Ob viously would tear area up hard landing photo model finished yellow transparent MonoKote black trim Blackhawk logos sides wing tips drawn clear plastic adhered CyA cyanoacrylate glue Albert com Continued page 158 Al Counsellor another favorite modelan American Ace L has scaled up 133% 6-ft span Its flown about 70 times Al has loved Heres oddity R scale model Brown Jr Brown Junior Jr handiwork Bill Schmidt Wichita KS -size displacement 19 cu Sorry say hes planning produce Bill says moat Browns really 57snot 60s since stroke 0967 instead 10 Brand New Second Edition Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products complete source Radio Control product information ever published Orders received through limited-time offer will shipped directly printer early July valuable tool experienced hobbiest must beginner. Hundreds NEW Products Aircraft Boat Car Kits Plans Radios nes s ssories lies Name Address I Send Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 Publication Offer $675 includes UPS shipping APO foreign surface mail foreign air mail add $550 US dollars offer invalid postmarked later July 13 1984 copies available local hobby shop after July 13 Send Check Money Order Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 July 1984 61 TSr MOsTCOMPLTE ctJftsuAqLRSOwM TO 0 airwoman Team Fund 8875 Oveida Plaza Westminster CA 92683 Good lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued naqe 61 mercial artist certainly shows Un fortunately cant show Albert Coun sellors Blackhawk color use imagination get building own plan 7G1 Pond Plans PO Box 3215 San Jose CA 95156 Speaking plans occasionally receive requests sources plans Ponds catalog As matter fact have own weve searching over years After incredible response request Bi-Fli drawings produced occurs us some reader just might have drawings Joe Otts Skylark would advise well work out way can duplicated sending originals through mail Unless gets out hand others have need rare plans normal supply line will try help find Write us well try serve clearinghouse workbench Weve stumbled onto several helpful things lately want share found small jar kerosene great keeping spray nozzle open Spray-ment spray cement Acetone will clean up MonoKote smudges very well will also dissolve coloradhesive side create windows no seams Just rub inside window area free color after applying cover ing also great cleaning off masking tape residue Dixon Visaid wed suspect other similar products grease pen will mark trim designs etc onto MonoKote Just lay out pattern mask outlines remove pencil marks acetone Red Costlow Ace RC Inc has us coat ing outside CyA bottle Vas eline sure helps keep nozzle open Claude McCullough instructions new Sig King Kobra suggests using drill bit having inside diameter fuel tanks brass tubing form curves Just push bit way slowly bend tubing withdrawn makes remarkably smooth bends no collapse tube Top Flite heat gun slickest way shrink heat-shrink tubing youll ever find Polyurethanes epoxies will adhere MonoKote better surface first rubbed 6-0 steel wool washed off thoroughly acetone touched COMPLETE THIS FORM AND AFfACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT SSU E LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOIN move please let us know advanceSIX weeks required change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscrip tion Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenciose payment C NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 cHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2400 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE 71P fingers before spraying Bob Hunt Flying Models talked us out using tack rag dust structures prior painting fish-eye prob lems disappeared also pointed out silicon carbide sandpaper used wet leaves some silicon surface sure cant get anything stick Servo tape fine Texaco models tf raw balsa tape applied given coat CyA before stick ing down reason servo tape pulls loose wood grain lets go Ever notice always sticks side servo pulls off wood So harden wood Just what SAM-legal Society Antique Modelers SAM rule book rather specific about altering moments airfoils landing gear etc some vague ness pops up over internal construction As example Bob Oslans magnificent Cloud Cruiser MA November 1983 substitutes turbulator spars original wings sheeted leading edge Thats certainly well within intent SAM rules /2A Miss America omits original wing sheet ing entirely since would have taken VM balsa scale other hand Ive published several modernized Old-Timers airfoil nose contours profiles have changed name simplicity dont apologize changing original designs since updated designs have proven very popular have introduced prospective modelers thrill OldTimer RC texts construction arti cles except instance have clearly stated design intended SAM competition exception Kloud King XL appeared Flying Models magazine July 1980 stance something lost between pen cilled drawing draftsmans ink significance design currently-available kits based SAM-legal part country great deal activity being generated around V2A Texaco event fellows now flying RC Old-Timers first time order keep things simple promoters 158 Model Aviation HOT WIRE FOAM CUllER ATTENTION SORATOK BUILDERS cutting foam wings floats turtle decks ony model parts can made foam Cuts over 7 foot wing span Operates 12 volt motor cycle battery instructions p24 k Haw ManuIRcIereS Aed OrsIrshule OS P55 MXURi PredICtS P01ox221 Mt Morris MI 48458 GIANT RIC SCALE PLANS SOPtSITU 5*51050I A64177 See$24 SOP 7USA SOPSOIW CARUSOS I54 Se,RIROOPeUSA ATe TEXANSC IISV Spe52700 ppUSA TOSSER OR-IS7 ISC SIpROSOePeUSA FJU CORSAIR2. I53 Sp.SSIOOPPUSA CURTISS PCOW ISC SpeS2eOOppUSA CRC RR*RCA2.IRU SeeSlees ppUSA Fiberglass Cowlings & Canopies available Send Stamp tUe detailed Srocrrures Giant Scale Accessories Plans sent POStPaid ovithin USA Nick Ziroli 29 Edgep DpIe. 5siShtowR NY 11787 USA RIC SCALE PLANS Curtiss Hawk P4-I 60 apes sstie q plane$1995 AeroacaModall-1937 ml spas$1995 Piper Super Cub Cnalser PA-I 231 spas. $1995 Piper PacarPA-20 39 spas V Scale$2995 Piper Tri-PcarPA-22 39 spas t4 Scala. $2995 DH45 Leopard Moth111 spas 15cald$1995 DH-80A Puss Mofh111 span tScsl$1995 Spinks Akromaster 611 spaR 1/5 Scale$1495 DH-85 Leopard Moth 51 spas 1/9 SOsIR4700 Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope Complete List Completely Custom Built RIC Aircraft HOBBY CAPITOL RIC 46 N Oak St Ventura CA 93001 MODEL AVIATION 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DR RESTON VA 22090 LEOS LASER * World Aerobatic Champion Top Quality Epoxy Glass Fuse lage Cowl & Wheel Pants inum Landing Gear Foam Wing pan Wing Area 1440 sq inches Balsa Finish Kit Complete Step Step struct lens Pictures Weight 16-20 lbs Engine 2-4 HP 95 99 PLUS $1 SHIPPING Direct Sales Oni JR STICK Ideal Trainer An Oussnanding Balsa & Feem Kit 72 Wing Spen Wing Area-tOSS nq 12 Hee Aenninhly Time Woiglit t -12 lbs Engine Sine 75 1 3 95 $7 9 PLUS SHIPPING Direct Sales Only COMING SOON Turbo BD Trainer 40825 sizes Manufacturers Quality Kits Large Scale Engines RO un ivi contests allowing use tabs elevator control have no quarrel feel wise move since elevators sometimes difficult develop some designs however should clearly understood such change local use totally illegal com petition national level much keeping non-SAM-legal published designs Panther II Kloud King XL other MECA Moslems bow toward Mecca Old-Timer nuts another MECA talking about Model Engine Collectors Association nearly t 800 members MECAs bound common interest old-time spark engines Forties Thirties some additional interest glow deisel power plants Collectogethers held regionally provide members opportunity display engines buy sell trade Obviously much discussion socializing goes events well Grand National Collecto held conjunction SAM Champs MECA has two publications Swap Sheet issued bi-monthly basis Bulletin deals engine history information Both included annual dues $10 join contact secretary/treasurer Bob McClelland 3007 Travis West Lake LA 70669 application Some chuckles benefits associ ated corresponding SAMtypes around world collection wild crazy things modelers say As example Jean Gibbs York PA advised husband Dick out mowing lawn some guys called ask hed like come watch fly quarter pounders Ed Zartmann also York asked hed opened needle valve four turns instead requested turn replied Oh using metric turns Rev Bob Lowe Muldersdrift South Africa upon discovering TD fal len off Strato Streak glide Well thought little stallish' George Wandell tells Sunduster Cosmic Rave fuselage contest near St Louis during Summer 1949 two so-so flights trying get last ignition trouble Super Cyke About 15 minutes fore contest closed hand-launched model circled descended about 30 feet locked thermal officially timed 25 minutes 26 seconds chased through water up waist mud up knees across fields such 45 minutes until buddy caught up car stopped Mississippi river plane dot sky obviously over river gave up went back pick up first-place trophy returned home couple days later postcard farmers wife arrived saying plane landed yard Golden Eagle IL about 730 pm still have plane What remarkable about George received trophy model still air finally wildest lost plane story time Nino Campana DC Saul Ste Marie Ontario tells modeler launching FF model 1940 went out sight OOS wasnt found until hunter came across badlyweathered remains some forty miles away owners name still legible model returned him Only thing boy lost mature man returned 20 years passed Lost found Any us have Free Flight background critically aware need identification tags models Un fortunately fly RC-Assist dont seem matter AMA rules clearly state models must display name AMA number owner sons always used rubber stamp wood Free Flight models before covering also adhered tag somewhere pylon etc labels gave name address phone number advice call collect ward As result models returned Wisconsin Louisiana California Ohio AMA has just simplified things us Now available pre-printed labels July 1984 159 Rear 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canton OH 44707 Phone 216 484-6810 484-4374 1 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Endorsed hy IMAA5how Team required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt CutOut Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire Temp Range 00 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse orderIng RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington OH 45814 419 365-5065 Send nesh Cheek Plans sent rolled UPS POSTPAID masy order foreign orders add 40% air mail TAYLOR-CRAFT Sand large sane brochares LEE TAYLOR all Taylorcraft plans offerings 216 WillOw Anefla Rosenif CA 55678 mylar-covered sticky-backed forms need write type license number name address phone number tab seal unit onto model Just add some wallop bottom tag states Unauthorized possession model can lead prosecution under law really clever little gadgets available AMA Supply Service cost 10 dollar has now come simple everyone make models legal SAM Reno yes John Pond has organizing SAM RC Free Flight events unofficial basis various Nationals understanding such will case 1984 Nats Check AMA bulletin board locations times means bring along Old-Timers join fun come out spectate Youre bound enjoy Dee B Mathews 506 South Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 62 aerobatic machine power-toweight ratio has got best Ive ever seen After completing Cobra John let fly prototypes using 40-size engine comparison aerobatic performance good sparkling larger engine expected 40 machine did fly very well made realize Cobra can will cover entire spectrum perfor mance class Powered 40 set up normal control throws Cobra perfect medium-size collective trainer 50 extreme throws Cobra capable entire FAT pattern other Helicopter pattern matter Set up between Cobra super sportship has certain feel exhibited GMP line Cobra extremely easy assemble instructions organized series subassemblies soon leave finished machine like quick-release canopy mount tank-viewing window thoughtfully molded canopy understand GMP intends market several scale fuselages go along Co bra mechanics would great Cobra has enough lifting power goodperforming Scale ship Congratulations GMP can find no fault Cobra extremely versatile Helicopter will popular long time come Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 63 sure everything cleaned up have ultrasonic cleaner use finish cleaning engine parts dont have com pletely flush parts paint thin ner alcohol will surprised junk comes out new engine Now point spray clean parts light oilWD-40-and ready reassemble reassembling engine careful overtighten screws have seen good racing engine ruined just overtightening mechanically inclined dont have anyone around help least just take off back plate make sure engine clean check screws sure tight too tight Now engine ready broken test run engine break-in next month Some what write about comes newsletters either receive directly through AMA HQ gives good cross section what going throughout country Once someone sends report some pictures race club held am usually able get column So have something C ROOKIE Super beginner kit 60 wing span $2799 CITABRIA 65 wing span 25-40 power $3399 SCALE KITS CHAMPION CITARRIA wing span 60 pwr & up $6499 BUD NOSEN TRAINER 102 wing span 60 pwr-up $5599 PIPER CUP J3 Owing span 60 power & up $7588 P51D102 wing spanquadra power$10899 P510102 wing spanquadra power$10899 1933 GERI SPORT 8 wing span 60 power & up $8999 CESSNA 310 TWIN lOwing span twin 60 pwr $12299 MR MULLIGAN 8 wing span 60 power $8499 Other kits & mcessoriag available Catalaut $200 K Perma-Grit Lifetime * Carbide Sanding Tools Taqstee Carbide grit lianleat material nest te dinetendf Tungsten carbide grit brazed steel Os eacir 9 long tool use balsa bardwoods fiberglass beaded foams epoxy fillers plexiglasAverage Modelers Use excellent tools modeler can use Don Lowe Noted Model Designer Made USAf-tOOfinn CwFo5595 f-itt finn Fins$6St Ask noor Deem orsond chonkff02lint sen5695 erMOINoCODsltoe255%fln6neConelfin5695 H-Itt nnet C.selFrnn5695 DG Products-Isn-nadcannlfin5625 209 Carrlands Drive AEsndrCSfllirO$495 Dayton OH 454295254 bessed Cawsalfinn5d9s 15131294-1192 residents addk%tau 160 Model Aviation FAIWITO AT, Veryetle xision tire air taitosil PLANsia hlahlp detailed GENII52400 GENII 00 Other superb giant-snare plans Full size 9 FOKKER 0VIII 24 no Is 82500 9 PTl 9 Oodr Kionita $2800 5 PIPER L4 IMilItery J3 CabI Dead 62000 AMERICAN JUNIOR Balsa Model Airplanes Wip-power U-control Firebaby II 020 049 Jr Fireball 049 090 OMING SOON. 404 Interceptor Folding Wing Glider See favorite hobby dealer Write to American Jr Heritage Models Inc PO Box 505 Donald Oregon 97020 F7M1invited LiOUDUU Inc Dealer inquiries High performance model engine connecting rods connecting rods made best roaseriols available designed give long service eliminate rod breakage modern high-Perfor mance model engines Used leading aircraft boat car racers hobbyists o Rods available popular model engines Look RPM new innovative products proven performance records Richardson Precision Machining Inc 5070 Golden Dr. San Jose CA 9512914051257-7059 Coming Soon SCALE RIG MODEL 62 SPAN 40 ENGINE CHANNEL R/C FOR ADVANCE INFO WRITE TO ST CROIX OF PARK FALLS LTD PO Box 2790 Park Falls WI 54552
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/07
Page Numbers: 60, 61, 158, 159, 160
Radio Control Old- Timers DrDB Mathews SON gun March 1984 column asked will first send us photo Peerless Blackhawk Since never seen heard men tioned other columns presumed best could hope would stimulate someone build Blackhawk Several modelers responded fond memories design desire build Albert Counsellor Turnersville NJ actually flying Alberts second Blackhawk first built kit bought 1939 Aviation Build ing New York Worlds Fair original model constructed just before WW II covered silk dope - T Remember Texacos old symbol star-in-awhite-circle Well Bill Schmidt has made up some delightful decais hA Texaco fliers Theyre available $3/set Bill Schmidt 4647 Krueger Wichita KS 67220 powered O&R 60 Flown local contests such held Brooklyn Skyscrapers model tually lost overhead stuck engine-run timer Albert member old Long Island Gas Monkeys flew desert ed airport Valley Stream Long Island called Curtiss Field After discharge Navy Albert worked several years Nate Irwin Polk what time worlds largest hobby shop saw first glow plug salesman presumably Ray Ardens Microbuilt Inc out Danbury CT asked engine could put funny-looking plug An O&R 23 set up motor test room reaction seeing engine run coil-condenser-battery much like writers 1948 Olathe Nats Wow Blackhawk Beauty certainly mat ter individual perception Blackhawk likely loveliest OldTimers around Designed Harold Coovert appearing Ben-yloid 1938 Winner construction article November 1938 Air Trails kitted Peerless Mod els Cleveland OH has popu lar RC Old-Timer fraternityand something mystery designed HAROLD COOVERT span6 length4 chord II area 528 sqft Color Scheme Black drawn Red balance aircraft /32 white color seperation stripe NEC airfoilRAF 32 power Brawn Jr 1/5 hp flying weight 31/4 lbs Al Counsellor Turnersviile NJ first person send photo Peerless Blackhawk actually being flown today second Al has builtthe first built skit purchased 1939 New York Worlds Fair lathe second built lust recently close look bare bones R will reveal interesting aspects design wing spars parallel swept-back wing leading edgel makes small problem cutting out ribs Al made Blackhawlc logos drawing clear plastic adhering MonoKote CyA glue Color scheme yellow transparent fdonoKote black trim 60 Model Aviation 5 7I 1 TI IN rn-i1 BL CKHAWK SCALE IN INCHES o z 4 e S 10 12 14 1IIIII Counsellor advises needed beef up structure rigors RC conversion also points out wing spars parallel leading edge wing swept back added dihedral effect means rib has spar different locationnot easy approach cer tainly worth effort Albert substituted spruce /4 X / spars used balsa elsewhere ribs exceptionally deep 1 /2 slight undercamber says climb either ST 35 OS 40 four-stroker spectacular glide really great cut away part elevator provide clearance twin rudders articulated bellcrank double horns Also rear landing gear brace set up move fuselage slot Ob viously would tear area up hard landing photo model finished yellow transparent MonoKote black trim Blackhawk logos sides wing tips drawn clear plastic adhered CyA cyanoacrylate glue Albert com Continued page 158 Al Counsellor another favorite modelan American Ace L has scaled up 133% 6-ft span Its flown about 70 times Al has loved Heres oddity R scale model Brown Jr Brown Junior Jr handiwork Bill Schmidt Wichita KS -size displacement 19 cu Sorry say hes planning produce Bill says moat Browns really 57snot 60s since stroke 0967 instead 10 Brand New Second Edition Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products complete source Radio Control product information ever published Orders received through limited-time offer will shipped directly printer early July valuable tool experienced hobbiest must beginner. Hundreds NEW Products Aircraft Boat Car Kits Plans Radios nes s ssories lies Name Address I Send Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 Publication Offer $675 includes UPS shipping APO foreign surface mail foreign air mail add $550 US dollars offer invalid postmarked later July 13 1984 copies available local hobby shop after July 13 Send Check Money Order Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harrisonburg VA 22801 July 1984 61 TSr MOsTCOMPLTE ctJftsuAqLRSOwM TO 0 airwoman Team Fund 8875 Oveida Plaza Westminster CA 92683 Good lift Dan Pruss 131 E Pennington Ln Plainfield IL 60544 RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued naqe 61 mercial artist certainly shows Un fortunately cant show Albert Coun sellors Blackhawk color use imagination get building own plan 7G1 Pond Plans PO Box 3215 San Jose CA 95156 Speaking plans occasionally receive requests sources plans Ponds catalog As matter fact have own weve searching over years After incredible response request Bi-Fli drawings produced occurs us some reader just might have drawings Joe Otts Skylark would advise well work out way can duplicated sending originals through mail Unless gets out hand others have need rare plans normal supply line will try help find Write us well try serve clearinghouse workbench Weve stumbled onto several helpful things lately want share found small jar kerosene great keeping spray nozzle open Spray-ment spray cement Acetone will clean up MonoKote smudges very well will also dissolve coloradhesive side create windows no seams Just rub inside window area free color after applying cover ing also great cleaning off masking tape residue Dixon Visaid wed suspect other similar products grease pen will mark trim designs etc onto MonoKote Just lay out pattern mask outlines remove pencil marks acetone Red Costlow Ace RC Inc has us coat ing outside CyA bottle Vas eline sure helps keep nozzle open Claude McCullough instructions new Sig King Kobra suggests using drill bit having inside diameter fuel tanks brass tubing form curves Just push bit way slowly bend tubing withdrawn makes remarkably smooth bends no collapse tube Top Flite heat gun slickest way shrink heat-shrink tubing youll ever find Polyurethanes epoxies will adhere MonoKote better surface first rubbed 6-0 steel wool washed off thoroughly acetone touched COMPLETE THIS FORM AND AFfACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT SSU E LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOIN move please let us know advanceSIX weeks required change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscrip tion Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenciose payment C NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 cHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2400 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE 71P fingers before spraying Bob Hunt Flying Models talked us out using tack rag dust structures prior painting fish-eye prob lems disappeared also pointed out silicon carbide sandpaper used wet leaves some silicon surface sure cant get anything stick Servo tape fine Texaco models tf raw balsa tape applied given coat CyA before stick ing down reason servo tape pulls loose wood grain lets go Ever notice always sticks side servo pulls off wood So harden wood Just what SAM-legal Society Antique Modelers SAM rule book rather specific about altering moments airfoils landing gear etc some vague ness pops up over internal construction As example Bob Oslans magnificent Cloud Cruiser MA November 1983 substitutes turbulator spars original wings sheeted leading edge Thats certainly well within intent SAM rules /2A Miss America omits original wing sheet ing entirely since would have taken VM balsa scale other hand Ive published several modernized Old-Timers airfoil nose contours profiles have changed name simplicity dont apologize changing original designs since updated designs have proven very popular have introduced prospective modelers thrill OldTimer RC texts construction arti cles except instance have clearly stated design intended SAM competition exception Kloud King XL appeared Flying Models magazine July 1980 stance something lost between pen cilled drawing draftsmans ink significance design currently-available kits based SAM-legal part country great deal activity being generated around V2A Texaco event fellows now flying RC Old-Timers first time order keep things simple promoters 158 Model Aviation HOT WIRE FOAM CUllER ATTENTION SORATOK BUILDERS cutting foam wings floats turtle decks ony model parts can made foam Cuts over 7 foot wing span Operates 12 volt motor cycle battery instructions p24 k Haw ManuIRcIereS Aed OrsIrshule OS P55 MXURi PredICtS P01ox221 Mt Morris MI 48458 GIANT RIC SCALE PLANS SOPtSITU 5*51050I A64177 See$24 SOP 7USA SOPSOIW CARUSOS I54 Se,RIROOPeUSA ATe TEXANSC IISV Spe52700 ppUSA TOSSER OR-IS7 ISC SIpROSOePeUSA FJU CORSAIR2. I53 Sp.SSIOOPPUSA CURTISS PCOW ISC SpeS2eOOppUSA CRC RR*RCA2.IRU SeeSlees ppUSA Fiberglass Cowlings & Canopies available Send Stamp tUe detailed Srocrrures Giant Scale Accessories Plans sent POStPaid ovithin USA Nick Ziroli 29 Edgep DpIe. 5siShtowR NY 11787 USA RIC SCALE PLANS Curtiss Hawk P4-I 60 apes sstie q plane$1995 AeroacaModall-1937 ml spas$1995 Piper Super Cub Cnalser PA-I 231 spas. $1995 Piper PacarPA-20 39 spas V Scale$2995 Piper Tri-PcarPA-22 39 spas t4 Scala. $2995 DH45 Leopard Moth111 spas 15cald$1995 DH-80A Puss Mofh111 span tScsl$1995 Spinks Akromaster 611 spaR 1/5 Scale$1495 DH-85 Leopard Moth 51 spas 1/9 SOsIR4700 Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope Complete List Completely Custom Built RIC Aircraft HOBBY CAPITOL RIC 46 N Oak St Ventura CA 93001 MODEL AVIATION 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DR RESTON VA 22090 LEOS LASER * World Aerobatic Champion Top Quality Epoxy Glass Fuse lage Cowl & Wheel Pants inum Landing Gear Foam Wing pan Wing Area 1440 sq inches Balsa Finish Kit Complete Step Step struct lens Pictures Weight 16-20 lbs Engine 2-4 HP 95 99 PLUS $1 SHIPPING Direct Sales Oni JR STICK Ideal Trainer An Oussnanding Balsa & Feem Kit 72 Wing Spen Wing Area-tOSS nq 12 Hee Aenninhly Time Woiglit t -12 lbs Engine Sine 75 1 3 95 $7 9 PLUS SHIPPING Direct Sales Only COMING SOON Turbo BD Trainer 40825 sizes Manufacturers Quality Kits Large Scale Engines RO un ivi contests allowing use tabs elevator control have no quarrel feel wise move since elevators sometimes difficult develop some designs however should clearly understood such change local use totally illegal com petition national level much keeping non-SAM-legal published designs Panther II Kloud King XL other MECA Moslems bow toward Mecca Old-Timer nuts another MECA talking about Model Engine Collectors Association nearly t 800 members MECAs bound common interest old-time spark engines Forties Thirties some additional interest glow deisel power plants Collectogethers held regionally provide members opportunity display engines buy sell trade Obviously much discussion socializing goes events well Grand National Collecto held conjunction SAM Champs MECA has two publications Swap Sheet issued bi-monthly basis Bulletin deals engine history information Both included annual dues $10 join contact secretary/treasurer Bob McClelland 3007 Travis West Lake LA 70669 application Some chuckles benefits associ ated corresponding SAMtypes around world collection wild crazy things modelers say As example Jean Gibbs York PA advised husband Dick out mowing lawn some guys called ask hed like come watch fly quarter pounders Ed Zartmann also York asked hed opened needle valve four turns instead requested turn replied Oh using metric turns Rev Bob Lowe Muldersdrift South Africa upon discovering TD fal len off Strato Streak glide Well thought little stallish' George Wandell tells Sunduster Cosmic Rave fuselage contest near St Louis during Summer 1949 two so-so flights trying get last ignition trouble Super Cyke About 15 minutes fore contest closed hand-launched model circled descended about 30 feet locked thermal officially timed 25 minutes 26 seconds chased through water up waist mud up knees across fields such 45 minutes until buddy caught up car stopped Mississippi river plane dot sky obviously over river gave up went back pick up first-place trophy returned home couple days later postcard farmers wife arrived saying plane landed yard Golden Eagle IL about 730 pm still have plane What remarkable about George received trophy model still air finally wildest lost plane story time Nino Campana DC Saul Ste Marie Ontario tells modeler launching FF model 1940 went out sight OOS wasnt found until hunter came across badlyweathered remains some forty miles away owners name still legible model returned him Only thing boy lost mature man returned 20 years passed Lost found Any us have Free Flight background critically aware need identification tags models Un fortunately fly RC-Assist dont seem matter AMA rules clearly state models must display name AMA number owner sons always used rubber stamp wood Free Flight models before covering also adhered tag somewhere pylon etc labels gave name address phone number advice call collect ward As result models returned Wisconsin Louisiana California Ohio AMA has just simplified things us Now available pre-printed labels July 1984 159 Rear 3405 Cleveland Ave SW Canton OH 44707 Phone 216 484-6810 484-4374 1 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Endorsed hy IMAA5how Team required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt CutOut Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire Temp Range 00 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse orderIng RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington OH 45814 419 365-5065 Send nesh Cheek Plans sent rolled UPS POSTPAID masy order foreign orders add 40% air mail TAYLOR-CRAFT Sand large sane brochares LEE TAYLOR all Taylorcraft plans offerings 216 WillOw Anefla Rosenif CA 55678 mylar-covered sticky-backed forms need write type license number name address phone number tab seal unit onto model Just add some wallop bottom tag states Unauthorized possession model can lead prosecution under law really clever little gadgets available AMA Supply Service cost 10 dollar has now come simple everyone make models legal SAM Reno yes John Pond has organizing SAM RC Free Flight events unofficial basis various Nationals understanding such will case 1984 Nats Check AMA bulletin board locations times means bring along Old-Timers join fun come out spectate Youre bound enjoy Dee B Mathews 506 South Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 62 aerobatic machine power-toweight ratio has got best Ive ever seen After completing Cobra John let fly prototypes using 40-size engine comparison aerobatic performance good sparkling larger engine expected 40 machine did fly very well made realize Cobra can will cover entire spectrum perfor mance class Powered 40 set up normal control throws Cobra perfect medium-size collective trainer 50 extreme throws Cobra capable entire FAT pattern other Helicopter pattern matter Set up between Cobra super sportship has certain feel exhibited GMP line Cobra extremely easy assemble instructions organized series subassemblies soon leave finished machine like quick-release canopy mount tank-viewing window thoughtfully molded canopy understand GMP intends market several scale fuselages go along Co bra mechanics would great Cobra has enough lifting power goodperforming Scale ship Congratulations GMP can find no fault Cobra extremely versatile Helicopter will popular long time come Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 63 sure everything cleaned up have ultrasonic cleaner use finish cleaning engine parts dont have com pletely flush parts paint thin ner alcohol will surprised junk comes out new engine Now point spray clean parts light oilWD-40-and ready reassemble reassembling engine careful overtighten screws have seen good racing engine ruined just overtightening mechanically inclined dont have anyone around help least just take off back plate make sure engine clean check screws sure tight too tight Now engine ready broken test run engine break-in next month Some what write about comes newsletters either receive directly through AMA HQ gives good cross section what going throughout country Once someone sends report some pictures race club held am usually able get column So have something C ROOKIE Super beginner kit 60 wing span $2799 CITABRIA 65 wing span 25-40 power $3399 SCALE KITS CHAMPION CITARRIA wing span 60 pwr & up $6499 BUD NOSEN TRAINER 102 wing span 60 pwr-up $5599 PIPER CUP J3 Owing span 60 power & up $7588 P51D102 wing spanquadra power$10899 P510102 wing spanquadra power$10899 1933 GERI SPORT 8 wing span 60 power & up $8999 CESSNA 310 TWIN lOwing span twin 60 pwr $12299 MR MULLIGAN 8 wing span 60 power $8499 Other kits & mcessoriag available Catalaut $200 K Perma-Grit Lifetime * Carbide Sanding Tools Taqstee Carbide grit lianleat material nest te dinetendf Tungsten carbide grit brazed steel Os eacir 9 long tool use balsa bardwoods fiberglass beaded foams epoxy fillers plexiglasAverage Modelers Use excellent tools modeler can use Don Lowe Noted Model Designer Made USAf-tOOfinn CwFo5595 f-itt finn Fins$6St Ask noor Deem orsond chonkff02lint sen5695 erMOINoCODsltoe255%fln6neConelfin5695 H-Itt nnet C.selFrnn5695 DG Products-Isn-nadcannlfin5625 209 Carrlands Drive AEsndrCSfllirO$495 Dayton OH 454295254 bessed Cawsalfinn5d9s 15131294-1192 residents addk%tau 160 Model Aviation FAIWITO AT, Veryetle xision tire air taitosil PLANsia hlahlp detailed GENII52400 GENII 00 Other superb giant-snare plans Full size 9 FOKKER 0VIII 24 no Is 82500 9 PTl 9 Oodr Kionita $2800 5 PIPER L4 IMilItery J3 CabI Dead 62000 AMERICAN JUNIOR Balsa Model Airplanes Wip-power U-control Firebaby II 020 049 Jr Fireball 049 090 OMING SOON. 404 Interceptor Folding Wing Glider See favorite hobby dealer Write to American Jr Heritage Models Inc PO Box 505 Donald Oregon 97020 F7M1invited LiOUDUU Inc Dealer inquiries High performance model engine connecting rods connecting rods made best roaseriols available designed give long service eliminate rod breakage modern high-Perfor mance model engines Used leading aircraft boat car racers hobbyists o Rods available popular model engines Look RPM new innovative products proven performance records Richardson Precision Machining Inc 5070 Golden Dr. San Jose CA 9512914051257-7059 Coming Soon SCALE RIG MODEL 62 SPAN 40 ENGINE CHANNEL R/C FOR ADVANCE INFO WRITE TO ST CROIX OF PARK FALLS LTD PO Box 2790 Park Falls WI 54552