I R AD 10 CONTROL TIME REALLY FLIES youre having fun cant believe already end another summer great racing Next up will Q-500 Editors note Thats Quickie 500 championships Houston Texas Formula Championships Crows Landing California Look full report meets future issues Also will new Quickie 500 engine 1993 will report near future past year 1992 race paid cash top finishers Lets see did report Don Nix Money $1000 first place money did seem make much difference 31 contestants turned out bright early weekend May 30-31 1992 first annual Hollywood Nationals Sepulveda Basin Yes same field under about eight feet water just few weeks ago However weather beautiful nothing left dampen spirits 31 brave souls after practice round first five rounds day got under way addition local yokels enjoyed company such notables Clark Wade Chicago World Champ Dub Jett Randy Ritch Houston Pete Marie Bergstrom Darrol Rhonda Cady Washington State presence Henry Bartle Lyle Larson meant entire US World Championship Pylon Racing team meet Other out-of towners have missed will have forgive race conceived put Ron Schorr Mike Helsel hopes will eventually replace classic San Luis Obispo race although turnout bit light first would appear has opportunity meet its goal carnage soon began first heat Richard Verano spectacular midair other crashes soon followed either second third heat frequently flying debris kinda confused things Richard incredible bad luck second midair losing two planes hours just three weeks before AMA Nats time brush airplane still flying However suffered total wipe-out landing off fieldlike about half mile off-field Francisco Gonzalez Mexico joined party losing both planes two different crashes before day over Russell Tokuoka also lost second plane ranks thinned considerably Sunday end PYLON RACING sight four five failed go home mom kids before day over beginning day Dub Jett sole possession first place being score card filled fours However Champ dropped ranks perfection after appearing win heatbut having cut Round 10 last day race Heat four quite coincidentally three top four standingsMike Helsel Lou Rodriques Randy Ritch same race Obviously things going change after Lou what appeared safe lead over Mike Helsel walking back pits little piece paper hand Lou double-cut balsa foam fiberglass finally settled Contest Director impresario Ron Schorr dug deep pockets handed ten $100 bills Mike five Dub two plus 50 Randy Ritch first second third places addition both Futaba Mike Helsel s company TEAC made generous merchandise contributions pilot worker raffles number other individuals industry businesses made cash contributions Thanks go Powermaster Performance Specialties Jim Shinohara Anonymousprb Prez Pete Bergstrom took home Futaba six-channel radio Looked good front Maries Team JR shirts small compensation contribution topsoil Sepulveda Recreational Park Lyle Larson won $100 fast time 10599 Francisco Gonzalez chose trophy instead $75 Best Show what best show until crashestwo gorgeous planes finished Corona Beer colors logo Everyone left happywell almost everyone race smoothly run minimum glitches bitches tears Lets hope Seniors Schorr Helsel decide repeat again next year Race results Hollywood Nationals Top 10 1 Mike Helsel 10960 2 Dub Jett 10959 3 Randy Ritch 11174 4 Lou Rodriguez 10899 5 Henry Bartle 10938 6 Chip Hyde 11149 7 Lyle Larson 10599 8 Scott Manning 11176 9 Larry Laulom 11465 10 Rusty VanBaren 10749 FORMULA 1/FAI CONSTRUCTION Part Two second installment series F- 1/FAI construction would like submit suggestions counter anything have presented please certainly dont have stranglehold building techniques would sure like learn new different ways doing things myself cockpit installation 1 Prepare pilot figure using Williams Brothers 25/s-in racing pilots first thing assemble pilot PlastiZap sand seams smooth pleasant contour Dont worry too much about area below middle neckyou wont using anyway because will fit cockpit area too tall As matter fact usually cut heads off pilots time Im trying after having put really nice paint job face helmet wind up scratching during cutting process want cut head off about line chin meets neck mount head piece scrap balsa inserted up through neck area give myself handle 2 After satisfied contours spray entire pilot except face Testors gray primer let dry 72 Model Aviation inued poge 156 Author Hager notes people shown know arethe workers made 1992 Pro Flyers Phoenix Formula races great success Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2 ....From AT4tO Zom weve got plea ONE PROP TWO PROPS OR NO PRCYOUR CI FLIGHI Illustrated Catalog $200 sent no charge plans order PRICES INCLUDE UPS SHIPPING CHARGES Fiberglass Components Canopies Available 8-25 MitcheN101 0 Ju-87B Stuka100 .3200 DC-31C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 PT-17 Stearman77 .2700 P40 Warhawk94 .3200 AT-8/SNJ Texan .3200 F8F Bearcat88 .3200 A8M5 Zero91 .3200 Fokker Dr1 Triplane 83 .2700 Mew Gull100 .3800 Taube semi-scale. 88 .2500 Beech D-18/C-45. 114 .4000 P510 Mustang100 .3200 P47 Thunderbolt.. 72 .2500 F9F Panther72 .3400 NICK ZIROLI 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMIThTOWN N Y 11787 ph 5162345038 purple canopy Buy gray dye color want Dye canopy before cut out flashing will give something hold doing dyeing Follow directions box dye use water no lukewarm will distort shape canopy Immerse canopy dye solution about 10 seconds time rinse immediately cold water set dye taking canopy out dye frequently can control density color putting canopy Continue immersing canopy until satisfied color may want cut off small piece flashing before start process can compared dyed canopy will know stop 6 next step cut canopy out its form along lines provided can two ways first would take new sharp #1 X-Acto blade score line numerous times until just wants break apart under light bending try bend too soon may rip canopy very careful get step second way cut out canopy purchase pair curved scissors designed cut through Lexan car bodies RC car guys use usually about $8 well worth having never fails try use X-Acto knife always slipinto clear canopy area course 7 Once have made rough cut take some 220- 240-grit sandpaper edge smooth down Locate area fuselage canopy will placed Get directions andlor plans using permanent marker mark front canopy location Now canopy hand check fit canopy contour fuse lage should very close match up slight pressure applied top canopy does will have cut fit canopy fuselage until does match contours fuselage Most time will find removing small amounts front canopy rest will fall line Remember remove too much bottom canopy could make too short fuselage height might meet seven-inch requirement rules 8 Once have fit canopy liking hold place fuselage make sure centered both longitudinally vertically draw line around whole thing marker Take care because will locate both cockpit canopy make sure right may want tape canopy place first step back eyeball loca tion before committing anything find have move back about 10 ft am eyeballing installation get true idea alignment Take time 9 Once have marked around canopy draw another line de line just drew will line want cut fuselage pilots head cockpit instrumentation can seen Make cutout front back between 5 6 long may have change measurements depending upon airplane building will get right ballpark Using carbide cutting tip Dremel tool make rough cutout area have marked let piece fall PRODUCTS 1IF fl iFDMIUO UflflBt F Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers * Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpas through inside fuselage usually go closer about 1/8 line because tool has tendency wander little bit depending direction weave cloth cutting through Finish up cutout Dremel sand ing drum Note rear corners cutout make sure corners rounded nothing worse squared off sharp corner fiberglass fuselage guarantee ever tear fuselage will start sharp corner stress area concentrated right no way out forewarned March 1993 157 P-38 LIGHTNING 70 WINGSPAN 40 TO 00 ENGINES DESIGNED BY-676 SO IN HAL PARENTI * BASIC SEMI-KIT$797S FULL COMBO PACKAGE . 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SIRE SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401 Straybilizer isa piece solid wire accessory transmitter covered protective non-slip coating protect invesbuent ITS TIIANSMI11ER TRAY Dy using current neck strap shown above Straybilizer becomes lightweight tray will leave hands free work controls instead holding transmitter ITS TRAIVSMI1IER STAND Place transmitter Straybilizer LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits includes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit includes4 ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed servosLDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo desdband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steering response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now three kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 S38 S48 5128 S138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 & CS248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits Airtronics 94102 Price 4for $3995 Kit#9800 isa bearingaei fits JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 & HS500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-5l Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 order eanversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cibz5L D M Industries PQwisij R/CMr&I Riart* 14 After finish cutout Dremel sanding drum light touch some 240-grit sandpaper will take away fuzzies will look great 10 The next thing to paint area around cockpit can use color want use flat black first mask off area outside cockpit line have overspray remove before attaching canopy does have perfect line just assist building Wipe area alcohol first remove skin oils fingers might have deposited paint both inside outside cockpit area Put fuselage aside dry now 11 While paint fuselage drying assemble cockpit floor back former front former according kit instructions Make sure assembly fits inside fuselage distorting outside contours fuselage will assure will good gluing surface canopy time comes Take time will just fall place later Once have solid fitted assembly take some 5 x 8-in card stock cut out three pieces match outlines formers floor Using spray-on contact cement attach cockpit assembly let things dry contact cement has enough time dry paint cockpit floor assembly use primer gray cockpit assemblies just adds another color inside airplane makes look harder actually 12 Most cockpit installations require some sort roll bar support protect pilots head event roll-over crash ways simple method bend some 5A2-in K&S brass tubing rounded top shape paint Some 1/s-in tubing made K&S has already annealed can use it will probably bend just fine kicking have careful uprights remain straight choose use 5A2 brass tubing 1/o-in-diameter solid-core solder will fit inside just fine little bit work Insert solder bend tube shape want around some suitably rounded object solder will prevent tubing collapsing kinking fairly easy remove after tube bent may want add support bracket back roll bar assembly either brass wire soldered place small piece wood dowel glued back headrest Add headrest block now wish Paint roll bar/headrest assembly flat black paint let dry headrest usually different color full-scale aircraft choice yours 13 Once cockpit floor paint dry time add instrument-panel details can lot fun details completely up imagination Roundhead colored pins make great handles switches companies put out 158 Model Aviation BROWN PRODUCTS INC 4560 Layliigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 738-1576 513 738-0152 Now coot na ball bearing servo can upgrade complete set four standard servos hassle free Monocote trim work try NO-HEAT SoLvsur gauges model airplanes Just make sure gauges buy large enough seen Graupner puts out great set colored gauges can find hobby shop Go have fun 14 Next locate pilot will sitting glue him time Once know pilots head will can locate headrest Drill through cockpit floor some sharpened tubing appropriate size match size roll bar/headrest tubing use drill bit because will leave nasty-looking edge around hole drilling Use sharpened tubing 15 Once holes drilled cockpit floor dry-fit roll bar cockpit floor insert whole assembly through fuselage up through cockpit cutout holding cockpit floor place make sure canopy will fit over roll bar adequate room inherent vibration Formula Ones get too close canopy sides top will rub leave nasty marks inside canopy will able anything about Once satisfied height roll bar assembly cut off excess tubing may sticking through cockpit floor glue assembly permanently floor some medium CyA 16 Now time glue cockpit floor assembly fuselage previously did good job fitting will easy Notice have put pilot place yet wont until ready put canopy After wiping inside fuselage alcohol remove wax grease sand lightly #240 paper rough up inside fuselage wipe again alcohol Insert floor assembly bottom fuselage hold desired position tape Check alignment roll bar fuselage sure floor assembly straight Once satisfied alignment tack-glue floor assembly fuselage little medium CyA let dry 17 fuselage mounted can get bottom floor assembly upside-down mix some slowcure epoxy milled glass good medium-paste consistency glue mixture make small fillet around entire cockpit assembly completely sealed fuselage Any small holes will allow kinds dust cockpit area after canopy attached cannot anything about either usually does show up until after fly airplane first time Take time Let assembly dry overnight 18 Now time make sure have removed dust other particles inside cockpit shop vacuum does great job Continued page 162 rough bunch characters want smooth out next project k2I 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Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U U I I I I I I I I I I I U U •uuuuuuuminininininin U RC PylonlHager Continued page 159 have use dry brush blow away debris Once canopy locked position no way get out errant dust inside Once again take time time wipe down airplane touch canopy area static electricity create will draw dust right canopy will look like $%&# 19 Now install pilot height pilot should checked against inside height canopy same way checked roll bar Place pilot position glue dry-fit canopy fuselage Look ensure adequate clearance around pilots head remove material bottom pilot Once have fitted pilot height put canopy aside time being recommend glue pilot some clear silicone cement prevent him vibrating loose Others use wooden dowel secured inside pilots head through cockpit floor have known technique come loose Place good bead silicone cement around entire bottom edge pilot making sure work up above inside contour chin line give something grab onto carefully place pilot position cockpit floor usually last thing night let dry until next day 20 Now time permanently attach canopy some #240 paper lightly scratch outside surface bottom canopy about /o up around will provide area glue adhere 21 Tape across top canopy secure position fuselage make sure alignment accurate Double-check alignment Once satisfied apply some PolyZap glue use brand name around canopy let dry use accelerator speed up drying process will likely fog up inside canopy will have replace know no way remove fog inside canopy Supposedly new accelerator market will fog clear plastic have tried yet really does take stuff long dry 22 Once canopy completely dry fuselage make up batch slowcure epoxy microballoons used fillet around base canopy have found five-minute epoxy does stick well canopy surface likely somewhere sanding process will press hard enough canopy area cause glue separate Use slow-cure stuff save yourself some heartache Another trick may want try Continued 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microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I R AD 10 CONTROL TIME REALLY FLIES youre having fun cant believe already end another summer great racing Next up will Q-500 Editors note Thats Quickie 500 championships Houston Texas Formula Championships Crows Landing California Look full report meets future issues Also will new Quickie 500 engine 1993 will report near future past year 1992 race paid cash top finishers Lets see did report Don Nix Money $1000 first place money did seem make much difference 31 contestants turned out bright early weekend May 30-31 1992 first annual Hollywood Nationals Sepulveda Basin Yes same field under about eight feet water just few weeks ago However weather beautiful nothing left dampen spirits 31 brave souls after practice round first five rounds day got under way addition local yokels enjoyed company such notables Clark Wade Chicago World Champ Dub Jett Randy Ritch Houston Pete Marie Bergstrom Darrol Rhonda Cady Washington State presence Henry Bartle Lyle Larson meant entire US World Championship Pylon Racing team meet Other out-of towners have missed will have forgive race conceived put Ron Schorr Mike Helsel hopes will eventually replace classic San Luis Obispo race although turnout bit light first would appear has opportunity meet its goal carnage soon began first heat Richard Verano spectacular midair other crashes soon followed either second third heat frequently flying debris kinda confused things Richard incredible bad luck second midair losing two planes hours just three weeks before AMA Nats time brush airplane still flying However suffered total wipe-out landing off fieldlike about half mile off-field Francisco Gonzalez Mexico joined party losing both planes two different crashes before day over Russell Tokuoka also lost second plane ranks thinned considerably Sunday end PYLON RACING sight four five failed go home mom kids before day over beginning day Dub Jett sole possession first place being score card filled fours However Champ dropped ranks perfection after appearing win heatbut having cut Round 10 last day race Heat four quite coincidentally three top four standingsMike Helsel Lou Rodriques Randy Ritch same race Obviously things going change after Lou what appeared safe lead over Mike Helsel walking back pits little piece paper hand Lou double-cut balsa foam fiberglass finally settled Contest Director impresario Ron Schorr dug deep pockets handed ten $100 bills Mike five Dub two plus 50 Randy Ritch first second third places addition both Futaba Mike Helsel s company TEAC made generous merchandise contributions pilot worker raffles number other individuals industry businesses made cash contributions Thanks go Powermaster Performance Specialties Jim Shinohara Anonymousprb Prez Pete Bergstrom took home Futaba six-channel radio Looked good front Maries Team JR shirts small compensation contribution topsoil Sepulveda Recreational Park Lyle Larson won $100 fast time 10599 Francisco Gonzalez chose trophy instead $75 Best Show what best show until crashestwo gorgeous planes finished Corona Beer colors logo Everyone left happywell almost everyone race smoothly run minimum glitches bitches tears Lets hope Seniors Schorr Helsel decide repeat again next year Race results Hollywood Nationals Top 10 1 Mike Helsel 10960 2 Dub Jett 10959 3 Randy Ritch 11174 4 Lou Rodriguez 10899 5 Henry Bartle 10938 6 Chip Hyde 11149 7 Lyle Larson 10599 8 Scott Manning 11176 9 Larry Laulom 11465 10 Rusty VanBaren 10749 FORMULA 1/FAI CONSTRUCTION Part Two second installment series F- 1/FAI construction would like submit suggestions counter anything have presented please certainly dont have stranglehold building techniques would sure like learn new different ways doing things myself cockpit installation 1 Prepare pilot figure using Williams Brothers 25/s-in racing pilots first thing assemble pilot PlastiZap sand seams smooth pleasant contour Dont worry too much about area below middle neckyou wont using anyway because will fit cockpit area too tall As matter fact usually cut heads off pilots time Im trying after having put really nice paint job face helmet wind up scratching during cutting process want cut head off about line chin meets neck mount head piece scrap balsa inserted up through neck area give myself handle 2 After satisfied contours spray entire pilot except face Testors gray primer let dry 72 Model Aviation inued poge 156 Author Hager notes people shown know arethe workers made 1992 Pro Flyers Phoenix Formula races great success Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2 ....From AT4tO Zom weve got plea ONE PROP TWO PROPS OR NO PRCYOUR CI FLIGHI Illustrated Catalog $200 sent no charge plans order PRICES INCLUDE UPS SHIPPING CHARGES Fiberglass Components Canopies Available 8-25 MitcheN101 0 Ju-87B Stuka100 .3200 DC-31C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 PT-17 Stearman77 .2700 P40 Warhawk94 .3200 AT-8/SNJ Texan .3200 F8F Bearcat88 .3200 A8M5 Zero91 .3200 Fokker Dr1 Triplane 83 .2700 Mew Gull100 .3800 Taube semi-scale. 88 .2500 Beech D-18/C-45. 114 .4000 P510 Mustang100 .3200 P47 Thunderbolt.. 72 .2500 F9F Panther72 .3400 NICK ZIROLI 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMIThTOWN N Y 11787 ph 5162345038 purple canopy Buy gray dye color want Dye canopy before cut out flashing will give something hold doing dyeing Follow directions box dye use water no lukewarm will distort shape canopy Immerse canopy dye solution about 10 seconds time rinse immediately cold water set dye taking canopy out dye frequently can control density color putting canopy Continue immersing canopy until satisfied color may want cut off small piece flashing before start process can compared dyed canopy will know stop 6 next step cut canopy out its form along lines provided can two ways first would take new sharp #1 X-Acto blade score line numerous times until just wants break apart under light bending try bend too soon may rip canopy very careful get step second way cut out canopy purchase pair curved scissors designed cut through Lexan car bodies RC car guys use usually about $8 well worth having never fails try use X-Acto knife always slipinto clear canopy area course 7 Once have made rough cut take some 220- 240-grit sandpaper edge smooth down Locate area fuselage canopy will placed Get directions andlor plans using permanent marker mark front canopy location Now canopy hand check fit canopy contour fuse lage should very close match up slight pressure applied top canopy does will have cut fit canopy fuselage until does match contours fuselage Most time will find removing small amounts front canopy rest will fall line Remember remove too much bottom canopy could make too short fuselage height might meet seven-inch requirement rules 8 Once have fit canopy liking hold place fuselage make sure centered both longitudinally vertically draw line around whole thing marker Take care because will locate both cockpit canopy make sure right may want tape canopy place first step back eyeball loca tion before committing anything find have move back about 10 ft am eyeballing installation get true idea alignment Take time 9 Once have marked around canopy draw another line de line just drew will line want cut fuselage pilots head cockpit instrumentation can seen Make cutout front back between 5 6 long may have change measurements depending upon airplane building will get right ballpark Using carbide cutting tip Dremel tool make rough cutout area have marked let piece fall PRODUCTS 1IF fl iFDMIUO UflflBt F Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers * Venturi Mufflers Expansion 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SIRE SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401 Straybilizer isa piece solid wire accessory transmitter covered protective non-slip coating protect invesbuent ITS TIIANSMI11ER TRAY Dy using current neck strap shown above Straybilizer becomes lightweight tray will leave hands free work controls instead holding transmitter ITS TRAIVSMI1IER STAND Place transmitter Straybilizer LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits includes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit includes4 ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed servosLDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo desdband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steering response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now three kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 S38 S48 5128 S138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 & CS248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits Airtronics 94102 Price 4for $3995 Kit#9800 isa bearingaei fits JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 & HS500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-5l Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 order eanversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cibz5L D M Industries PQwisij R/CMr&I Riart* 14 After finish cutout Dremel sanding drum light touch some 240-grit sandpaper will take away fuzzies will look great 10 The next thing to paint area around cockpit can use color want use flat black first mask off area outside cockpit line have overspray remove before attaching canopy does have perfect line just assist building Wipe area alcohol first remove skin oils fingers might have deposited paint both inside outside cockpit area Put fuselage aside dry now 11 While paint fuselage drying assemble cockpit floor back former front former according kit instructions Make sure assembly fits inside fuselage distorting outside contours fuselage will assure will good gluing surface canopy time comes Take time will just fall place later Once have solid fitted assembly take some 5 x 8-in card stock cut out three pieces match outlines formers floor Using spray-on contact cement attach cockpit assembly let things dry contact cement has enough time dry paint cockpit floor assembly use primer gray cockpit assemblies just adds another color inside airplane makes look harder actually 12 Most cockpit installations require some sort roll bar support protect pilots head event roll-over crash ways simple method bend some 5A2-in K&S brass tubing rounded top shape paint Some 1/s-in tubing made K&S has already annealed can use it will probably bend just fine kicking have careful uprights remain straight choose use 5A2 brass tubing 1/o-in-diameter solid-core solder will fit inside just fine little bit work Insert solder bend tube shape want around some suitably rounded object solder will prevent tubing collapsing kinking fairly easy remove after tube bent may want add support bracket back roll bar assembly either brass wire soldered place small piece wood dowel glued back headrest Add headrest block now wish Paint roll bar/headrest assembly flat black paint let dry headrest usually different color full-scale aircraft choice yours 13 Once cockpit floor paint dry time add instrument-panel details can lot fun details completely up imagination Roundhead colored pins make great handles switches companies put out 158 Model Aviation BROWN PRODUCTS INC 4560 Layliigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 738-1576 513 738-0152 Now coot na ball bearing servo can upgrade complete set four standard servos hassle free Monocote trim work try NO-HEAT SoLvsur gauges model airplanes Just make sure gauges buy large enough seen Graupner puts out great set colored gauges can find hobby shop Go have fun 14 Next locate pilot will sitting glue him time Once know pilots head will can locate headrest Drill through cockpit floor some sharpened tubing appropriate size match size roll bar/headrest tubing use drill bit because will leave nasty-looking edge around hole drilling Use sharpened tubing 15 Once holes drilled cockpit floor dry-fit roll bar cockpit floor insert whole assembly through fuselage up through cockpit cutout holding cockpit floor place make sure canopy will fit over roll bar adequate room inherent vibration Formula Ones get too close canopy sides top will rub leave nasty marks inside canopy will able anything about Once satisfied height roll bar assembly cut off excess tubing may sticking through cockpit floor glue assembly permanently floor some medium CyA 16 Now time glue cockpit floor assembly fuselage previously did good job fitting will easy Notice have put pilot place yet wont until ready put canopy After wiping inside fuselage alcohol remove wax grease sand lightly #240 paper rough up inside fuselage wipe again alcohol Insert floor assembly bottom fuselage hold desired position tape Check alignment roll bar fuselage sure floor assembly straight Once satisfied alignment tack-glue floor assembly fuselage little medium CyA let dry 17 fuselage mounted can get bottom floor assembly upside-down mix some slowcure epoxy milled glass good medium-paste consistency glue mixture make small fillet around entire cockpit assembly completely sealed fuselage Any small holes will allow kinds dust cockpit area after canopy attached cannot anything about either usually does show up until after fly airplane first time Take time Let assembly dry overnight 18 Now time make sure have removed dust other particles inside cockpit shop vacuum does great job Continued page 162 rough bunch characters want smooth out next project k2I 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Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U U I I I I I I I I I I I U U •uuuuuuuminininininin U RC PylonlHager Continued page 159 have use dry brush blow away debris Once canopy locked position no way get out errant dust inside Once again take time time wipe down airplane touch canopy area static electricity create will draw dust right canopy will look like $%&# 19 Now install pilot height pilot should checked against inside height canopy same way checked roll bar Place pilot position glue dry-fit canopy fuselage Look ensure adequate clearance around pilots head remove material bottom pilot Once have fitted pilot height put canopy aside time being recommend glue pilot some clear silicone cement prevent him vibrating loose Others use wooden dowel secured inside pilots head through cockpit floor have known technique come loose Place good bead silicone cement around entire bottom edge pilot making sure work up above inside contour chin line give something grab onto carefully place pilot position cockpit floor usually last thing night let dry until next day 20 Now time permanently attach canopy some #240 paper lightly scratch outside surface bottom canopy about /o up around will provide area glue adhere 21 Tape across top canopy secure position fuselage make sure alignment accurate Double-check alignment Once satisfied apply some PolyZap glue use brand name around canopy let dry use accelerator speed up drying process will likely fog up inside canopy will have replace know no way remove fog inside canopy Supposedly new accelerator market will fog clear plastic have tried yet really does take stuff long dry 22 Once canopy completely dry fuselage make up batch slowcure epoxy microballoons used fillet around base canopy have found five-minute epoxy does stick well canopy surface likely somewhere sanding process will press hard enough canopy area cause glue separate Use slow-cure stuff save yourself some heartache Another trick may want try Continued 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1/28011536481001/8x6x123111371/2x 1/27290 353/32x3/81419701/2x290125711/8x 1/218311013/16x6x122191381/2x3/496120 363/32x 1/2 17 24 708723/16x 3/42950 102 1/4x6x 12 242 1388 371/8 x 1/8 09 13 70C731/4 x 13661 103 3/32x 12x24 503 138C Contact Us Kitting Needs FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 176 circuit battery Because feel bit ridiculous running across grassy fields WPAFB nice sunny days lights have headlamp circuit Road riding different story its simple task ride along flip switch necessary Hank also compliments Honda folks electronic design feature automatically kicks booster coil triples charging rate headlamps turned Also generator designed match normal battery drain bike use way no regulator required system Well anyway Roy Rogers always said Happy trails thanks Hank info See ya downwind ylon/Hager Continued page 162 go good fiberglass supply house buy some resin dye will match color cockpit interior black case will prevent visible white line inside canopy white microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I R AD 10 CONTROL TIME REALLY FLIES youre having fun cant believe already end another summer great racing Next up will Q-500 Editors note Thats Quickie 500 championships Houston Texas Formula Championships Crows Landing California Look full report meets future issues Also will new Quickie 500 engine 1993 will report near future past year 1992 race paid cash top finishers Lets see did report Don Nix Money $1000 first place money did seem make much difference 31 contestants turned out bright early weekend May 30-31 1992 first annual Hollywood Nationals Sepulveda Basin Yes same field under about eight feet water just few weeks ago However weather beautiful nothing left dampen spirits 31 brave souls after practice round first five rounds day got under way addition local yokels enjoyed company such notables Clark Wade Chicago World Champ Dub Jett Randy Ritch Houston Pete Marie Bergstrom Darrol Rhonda Cady Washington State presence Henry Bartle Lyle Larson meant entire US World Championship Pylon Racing team meet Other out-of towners have missed will have forgive race conceived put Ron Schorr Mike Helsel hopes will eventually replace classic San Luis Obispo race although turnout bit light first would appear has opportunity meet its goal carnage soon began first heat Richard Verano spectacular midair other crashes soon followed either second third heat frequently flying debris kinda confused things Richard incredible bad luck second midair losing two planes hours just three weeks before AMA Nats time brush airplane still flying However suffered total wipe-out landing off fieldlike about half mile off-field Francisco Gonzalez Mexico joined party losing both planes two different crashes before day over Russell Tokuoka also lost second plane ranks thinned considerably Sunday end PYLON RACING sight four five failed go home mom kids before day over beginning day Dub Jett sole possession first place being score card filled fours However Champ dropped ranks perfection after appearing win heatbut having cut Round 10 last day race Heat four quite coincidentally three top four standingsMike Helsel Lou Rodriques Randy Ritch same race Obviously things going change after Lou what appeared safe lead over Mike Helsel walking back pits little piece paper hand Lou double-cut balsa foam fiberglass finally settled Contest Director impresario Ron Schorr dug deep pockets handed ten $100 bills Mike five Dub two plus 50 Randy Ritch first second third places addition both Futaba Mike Helsel s company TEAC made generous merchandise contributions pilot worker raffles number other individuals industry businesses made cash contributions Thanks go Powermaster Performance Specialties Jim Shinohara Anonymousprb Prez Pete Bergstrom took home Futaba six-channel radio Looked good front Maries Team JR shirts small compensation contribution topsoil Sepulveda Recreational Park Lyle Larson won $100 fast time 10599 Francisco Gonzalez chose trophy instead $75 Best Show what best show until crashestwo gorgeous planes finished Corona Beer colors logo Everyone left happywell almost everyone race smoothly run minimum glitches bitches tears Lets hope Seniors Schorr Helsel decide repeat again next year Race results Hollywood Nationals Top 10 1 Mike Helsel 10960 2 Dub Jett 10959 3 Randy Ritch 11174 4 Lou Rodriguez 10899 5 Henry Bartle 10938 6 Chip Hyde 11149 7 Lyle Larson 10599 8 Scott Manning 11176 9 Larry Laulom 11465 10 Rusty VanBaren 10749 FORMULA 1/FAI CONSTRUCTION Part Two second installment series F- 1/FAI construction would like submit suggestions counter anything have presented please certainly dont have stranglehold building techniques would sure like learn new different ways doing things myself cockpit installation 1 Prepare pilot figure using Williams Brothers 25/s-in racing pilots first thing assemble pilot PlastiZap sand seams smooth pleasant contour Dont worry too much about area below middle neckyou wont using anyway because will fit cockpit area too tall As matter fact usually cut heads off pilots time Im trying after having put really nice paint job face helmet wind up scratching during cutting process want cut head off about line chin meets neck mount head piece scrap balsa inserted up through neck area give myself handle 2 After satisfied contours spray entire pilot except face Testors gray primer let dry 72 Model Aviation inued poge 156 Author Hager notes people shown know arethe workers made 1992 Pro Flyers Phoenix Formula races great success Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2 ....From AT4tO Zom weve got plea ONE PROP TWO PROPS OR NO PRCYOUR CI FLIGHI Illustrated Catalog $200 sent no charge plans order PRICES INCLUDE UPS SHIPPING CHARGES Fiberglass Components Canopies Available 8-25 MitcheN101 0 Ju-87B Stuka100 .3200 DC-31C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 PT-17 Stearman77 .2700 P40 Warhawk94 .3200 AT-8/SNJ Texan .3200 F8F Bearcat88 .3200 A8M5 Zero91 .3200 Fokker Dr1 Triplane 83 .2700 Mew Gull100 .3800 Taube semi-scale. 88 .2500 Beech D-18/C-45. 114 .4000 P510 Mustang100 .3200 P47 Thunderbolt.. 72 .2500 F9F Panther72 .3400 NICK ZIROLI 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMIThTOWN N Y 11787 ph 5162345038 purple canopy Buy gray dye color want Dye canopy before cut out flashing will give something hold doing dyeing Follow directions box dye use water no lukewarm will distort shape canopy Immerse canopy dye solution about 10 seconds time rinse immediately cold water set dye taking canopy out dye frequently can control density color putting canopy Continue immersing canopy until satisfied color may want cut off small piece flashing before start process can compared dyed canopy will know stop 6 next step cut canopy out its form along lines provided can two ways first would take new sharp #1 X-Acto blade score line numerous times until just wants break apart under light bending try bend too soon may rip canopy very careful get step second way cut out canopy purchase pair curved scissors designed cut through Lexan car bodies RC car guys use usually about $8 well worth having never fails try use X-Acto knife always slipinto clear canopy area course 7 Once have made rough cut take some 220- 240-grit sandpaper edge smooth down Locate area fuselage canopy will placed Get directions andlor plans using permanent marker mark front canopy location Now canopy hand check fit canopy contour fuse lage should very close match up slight pressure applied top canopy does will have cut fit canopy fuselage until does match contours fuselage Most time will find removing small amounts front canopy rest will fall line Remember remove too much bottom canopy could make too short fuselage height might meet seven-inch requirement rules 8 Once have fit canopy liking hold place fuselage make sure centered both longitudinally vertically draw line around whole thing marker Take care because will locate both cockpit canopy make sure right may want tape canopy place first step back eyeball loca tion before committing anything find have move back about 10 ft am eyeballing installation get true idea alignment Take time 9 Once have marked around canopy draw another line de line just drew will line want cut fuselage pilots head cockpit instrumentation can seen Make cutout front back between 5 6 long may have change measurements depending upon airplane building will get right ballpark Using carbide cutting tip Dremel tool make rough cutout area have marked let piece fall PRODUCTS 1IF fl iFDMIUO UflflBt F Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers * Venturi Mufflers Expansion 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SIRE SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401 Straybilizer isa piece solid wire accessory transmitter covered protective non-slip coating protect invesbuent ITS TIIANSMI11ER TRAY Dy using current neck strap shown above Straybilizer becomes lightweight tray will leave hands free work controls instead holding transmitter ITS TRAIVSMI1IER STAND Place transmitter Straybilizer LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits includes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit includes4 ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed servosLDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo desdband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steering response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now three kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 S38 S48 5128 S138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 & CS248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits Airtronics 94102 Price 4for $3995 Kit#9800 isa bearingaei fits JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 & HS500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-5l Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 order eanversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cibz5L D M Industries PQwisij R/CMr&I Riart* 14 After finish cutout Dremel sanding drum light touch some 240-grit sandpaper will take away fuzzies will look great 10 The next thing to paint area around cockpit can use color want use flat black first mask off area outside cockpit line have overspray remove before attaching canopy does have perfect line just assist building Wipe area alcohol first remove skin oils fingers might have deposited paint both inside outside cockpit area Put fuselage aside dry now 11 While paint fuselage drying assemble cockpit floor back former front former according kit instructions Make sure assembly fits inside fuselage distorting outside contours fuselage will assure will good gluing surface canopy time comes Take time will just fall place later Once have solid fitted assembly take some 5 x 8-in card stock cut out three pieces match outlines formers floor Using spray-on contact cement attach cockpit assembly let things dry contact cement has enough time dry paint cockpit floor assembly use primer gray cockpit assemblies just adds another color inside airplane makes look harder actually 12 Most cockpit installations require some sort roll bar support protect pilots head event roll-over crash ways simple method bend some 5A2-in K&S brass tubing rounded top shape paint Some 1/s-in tubing made K&S has already annealed can use it will probably bend just fine kicking have careful uprights remain straight choose use 5A2 brass tubing 1/o-in-diameter solid-core solder will fit inside just fine little bit work Insert solder bend tube shape want around some suitably rounded object solder will prevent tubing collapsing kinking fairly easy remove after tube bent may want add support bracket back roll bar assembly either brass wire soldered place small piece wood dowel glued back headrest Add headrest block now wish Paint roll bar/headrest assembly flat black paint let dry headrest usually different color full-scale aircraft choice yours 13 Once cockpit floor paint dry time add instrument-panel details can lot fun details completely up imagination Roundhead colored pins make great handles switches companies put out 158 Model Aviation BROWN PRODUCTS INC 4560 Layliigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 738-1576 513 738-0152 Now coot na ball bearing servo can upgrade complete set four standard servos hassle free Monocote trim work try NO-HEAT SoLvsur gauges model airplanes Just make sure gauges buy large enough seen Graupner puts out great set colored gauges can find hobby shop Go have fun 14 Next locate pilot will sitting glue him time Once know pilots head will can locate headrest Drill through cockpit floor some sharpened tubing appropriate size match size roll bar/headrest tubing use drill bit because will leave nasty-looking edge around hole drilling Use sharpened tubing 15 Once holes drilled cockpit floor dry-fit roll bar cockpit floor insert whole assembly through fuselage up through cockpit cutout holding cockpit floor place make sure canopy will fit over roll bar adequate room inherent vibration Formula Ones get too close canopy sides top will rub leave nasty marks inside canopy will able anything about Once satisfied height roll bar assembly cut off excess tubing may sticking through cockpit floor glue assembly permanently floor some medium CyA 16 Now time glue cockpit floor assembly fuselage previously did good job fitting will easy Notice have put pilot place yet wont until ready put canopy After wiping inside fuselage alcohol remove wax grease sand lightly #240 paper rough up inside fuselage wipe again alcohol Insert floor assembly bottom fuselage hold desired position tape Check alignment roll bar fuselage sure floor assembly straight Once satisfied alignment tack-glue floor assembly fuselage little medium CyA let dry 17 fuselage mounted can get bottom floor assembly upside-down mix some slowcure epoxy milled glass good medium-paste consistency glue mixture make small fillet around entire cockpit assembly completely sealed fuselage Any small holes will allow kinds dust cockpit area after canopy attached cannot anything about either usually does show up until after fly airplane first time Take time Let assembly dry overnight 18 Now time make sure have removed dust other particles inside cockpit shop vacuum does great job Continued page 162 rough bunch characters want smooth out next project k2I 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Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U U I I I I I I I I I I I U U •uuuuuuuminininininin U RC PylonlHager Continued page 159 have use dry brush blow away debris Once canopy locked position no way get out errant dust inside Once again take time time wipe down airplane touch canopy area static electricity create will draw dust right canopy will look like $%&# 19 Now install pilot height pilot should checked against inside height canopy same way checked roll bar Place pilot position glue dry-fit canopy fuselage Look ensure adequate clearance around pilots head remove material bottom pilot Once have fitted pilot height put canopy aside time being recommend glue pilot some clear silicone cement prevent him vibrating loose Others use wooden dowel secured inside pilots head through cockpit floor have known technique come loose Place good bead silicone cement around entire bottom edge pilot making sure work up above inside contour chin line give something grab onto carefully place pilot position cockpit floor usually last thing night let dry until next day 20 Now time permanently attach canopy some #240 paper lightly scratch outside surface bottom canopy about /o up around will provide area glue adhere 21 Tape across top canopy secure position fuselage make sure alignment accurate Double-check alignment Once satisfied apply some PolyZap glue use brand name around canopy let dry use accelerator speed up drying process will likely fog up inside canopy will have replace know no way remove fog inside canopy Supposedly new accelerator market will fog clear plastic have tried yet really does take stuff long dry 22 Once canopy completely dry fuselage make up batch slowcure epoxy microballoons used fillet around base canopy have found five-minute epoxy does stick well canopy surface likely somewhere sanding process will press hard enough canopy area cause glue separate Use slow-cure stuff save yourself some heartache Another trick may want try Continued 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microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I R AD 10 CONTROL TIME REALLY FLIES youre having fun cant believe already end another summer great racing Next up will Q-500 Editors note Thats Quickie 500 championships Houston Texas Formula Championships Crows Landing California Look full report meets future issues Also will new Quickie 500 engine 1993 will report near future past year 1992 race paid cash top finishers Lets see did report Don Nix Money $1000 first place money did seem make much difference 31 contestants turned out bright early weekend May 30-31 1992 first annual Hollywood Nationals Sepulveda Basin Yes same field under about eight feet water just few weeks ago However weather beautiful nothing left dampen spirits 31 brave souls after practice round first five rounds day got under way addition local yokels enjoyed company such notables Clark Wade Chicago World Champ Dub Jett Randy Ritch Houston Pete Marie Bergstrom Darrol Rhonda Cady Washington State presence Henry Bartle Lyle Larson meant entire US World Championship Pylon Racing team meet Other out-of towners have missed will have forgive race conceived put Ron Schorr Mike Helsel hopes will eventually replace classic San Luis Obispo race although turnout bit light first would appear has opportunity meet its goal carnage soon began first heat Richard Verano spectacular midair other crashes soon followed either second third heat frequently flying debris kinda confused things Richard incredible bad luck second midair losing two planes hours just three weeks before AMA Nats time brush airplane still flying However suffered total wipe-out landing off fieldlike about half mile off-field Francisco Gonzalez Mexico joined party losing both planes two different crashes before day over Russell Tokuoka also lost second plane ranks thinned considerably Sunday end PYLON RACING sight four five failed go home mom kids before day over beginning day Dub Jett sole possession first place being score card filled fours However Champ dropped ranks perfection after appearing win heatbut having cut Round 10 last day race Heat four quite coincidentally three top four standingsMike Helsel Lou Rodriques Randy Ritch same race Obviously things going change after Lou what appeared safe lead over Mike Helsel walking back pits little piece paper hand Lou double-cut balsa foam fiberglass finally settled Contest Director impresario Ron Schorr dug deep pockets handed ten $100 bills Mike five Dub two plus 50 Randy Ritch first second third places addition both Futaba Mike Helsel s company TEAC made generous merchandise contributions pilot worker raffles number other individuals industry businesses made cash contributions Thanks go Powermaster Performance Specialties Jim Shinohara Anonymousprb Prez Pete Bergstrom took home Futaba six-channel radio Looked good front Maries Team JR shirts small compensation contribution topsoil Sepulveda Recreational Park Lyle Larson won $100 fast time 10599 Francisco Gonzalez chose trophy instead $75 Best Show what best show until crashestwo gorgeous planes finished Corona Beer colors logo Everyone left happywell almost everyone race smoothly run minimum glitches bitches tears Lets hope Seniors Schorr Helsel decide repeat again next year Race results Hollywood Nationals Top 10 1 Mike Helsel 10960 2 Dub Jett 10959 3 Randy Ritch 11174 4 Lou Rodriguez 10899 5 Henry Bartle 10938 6 Chip Hyde 11149 7 Lyle Larson 10599 8 Scott Manning 11176 9 Larry Laulom 11465 10 Rusty VanBaren 10749 FORMULA 1/FAI CONSTRUCTION Part Two second installment series F- 1/FAI construction would like submit suggestions counter anything have presented please certainly dont have stranglehold building techniques would sure like learn new different ways doing things myself cockpit installation 1 Prepare pilot figure using Williams Brothers 25/s-in racing pilots first thing assemble pilot PlastiZap sand seams smooth pleasant contour Dont worry too much about area below middle neckyou wont using anyway because will fit cockpit area too tall As matter fact usually cut heads off pilots time Im trying after having put really nice paint job face helmet wind up scratching during cutting process want cut head off about line chin meets neck mount head piece scrap balsa inserted up through neck area give myself handle 2 After satisfied contours spray entire pilot except face Testors gray primer let dry 72 Model Aviation inued poge 156 Author Hager notes people shown know arethe workers made 1992 Pro Flyers Phoenix Formula races great success Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2 ....From AT4tO Zom weve got plea ONE PROP TWO PROPS OR NO PRCYOUR CI FLIGHI Illustrated Catalog $200 sent no charge plans order PRICES INCLUDE UPS SHIPPING CHARGES Fiberglass Components Canopies Available 8-25 MitcheN101 0 Ju-87B Stuka100 .3200 DC-31C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 PT-17 Stearman77 .2700 P40 Warhawk94 .3200 AT-8/SNJ Texan .3200 F8F Bearcat88 .3200 A8M5 Zero91 .3200 Fokker Dr1 Triplane 83 .2700 Mew Gull100 .3800 Taube semi-scale. 88 .2500 Beech D-18/C-45. 114 .4000 P510 Mustang100 .3200 P47 Thunderbolt.. 72 .2500 F9F Panther72 .3400 NICK ZIROLI 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMIThTOWN N Y 11787 ph 5162345038 purple canopy Buy gray dye color want Dye canopy before cut out flashing will give something hold doing dyeing Follow directions box dye use water no lukewarm will distort shape canopy Immerse canopy dye solution about 10 seconds time rinse immediately cold water set dye taking canopy out dye frequently can control density color putting canopy Continue immersing canopy until satisfied color may want cut off small piece flashing before start process can compared dyed canopy will know stop 6 next step cut canopy out its form along lines provided can two ways first would take new sharp #1 X-Acto blade score line numerous times until just wants break apart under light bending try bend too soon may rip canopy very careful get step second way cut out canopy purchase pair curved scissors designed cut through Lexan car bodies RC car guys use usually about $8 well worth having never fails try use X-Acto knife always slipinto clear canopy area course 7 Once have made rough cut take some 220- 240-grit sandpaper edge smooth down Locate area fuselage canopy will placed Get directions andlor plans using permanent marker mark front canopy location Now canopy hand check fit canopy contour fuse lage should very close match up slight pressure applied top canopy does will have cut fit canopy fuselage until does match contours fuselage Most time will find removing small amounts front canopy rest will fall line Remember remove too much bottom canopy could make too short fuselage height might meet seven-inch requirement rules 8 Once have fit canopy liking hold place fuselage make sure centered both longitudinally vertically draw line around whole thing marker Take care because will locate both cockpit canopy make sure right may want tape canopy place first step back eyeball loca tion before committing anything find have move back about 10 ft am eyeballing installation get true idea alignment Take time 9 Once have marked around canopy draw another line de line just drew will line want cut fuselage pilots head cockpit instrumentation can seen Make cutout front back between 5 6 long may have change measurements depending upon airplane building will get right ballpark Using carbide cutting tip Dremel tool make rough cutout area have marked let piece fall PRODUCTS 1IF fl iFDMIUO UflflBt F Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers * Venturi Mufflers Expansion 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SIRE SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401 Straybilizer isa piece solid wire accessory transmitter covered protective non-slip coating protect invesbuent ITS TIIANSMI11ER TRAY Dy using current neck strap shown above Straybilizer becomes lightweight tray will leave hands free work controls instead holding transmitter ITS TRAIVSMI1IER STAND Place transmitter Straybilizer LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits includes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit includes4 ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed servosLDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo desdband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steering response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now three kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 S38 S48 5128 S138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 & CS248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits Airtronics 94102 Price 4for $3995 Kit#9800 isa bearingaei fits JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 & HS500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-5l Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 order eanversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cibz5L D M Industries PQwisij R/CMr&I Riart* 14 After finish cutout Dremel sanding drum light touch some 240-grit sandpaper will take away fuzzies will look great 10 The next thing to paint area around cockpit can use color want use flat black first mask off area outside cockpit line have overspray remove before attaching canopy does have perfect line just assist building Wipe area alcohol first remove skin oils fingers might have deposited paint both inside outside cockpit area Put fuselage aside dry now 11 While paint fuselage drying assemble cockpit floor back former front former according kit instructions Make sure assembly fits inside fuselage distorting outside contours fuselage will assure will good gluing surface canopy time comes Take time will just fall place later Once have solid fitted assembly take some 5 x 8-in card stock cut out three pieces match outlines formers floor Using spray-on contact cement attach cockpit assembly let things dry contact cement has enough time dry paint cockpit floor assembly use primer gray cockpit assemblies just adds another color inside airplane makes look harder actually 12 Most cockpit installations require some sort roll bar support protect pilots head event roll-over crash ways simple method bend some 5A2-in K&S brass tubing rounded top shape paint Some 1/s-in tubing made K&S has already annealed can use it will probably bend just fine kicking have careful uprights remain straight choose use 5A2 brass tubing 1/o-in-diameter solid-core solder will fit inside just fine little bit work Insert solder bend tube shape want around some suitably rounded object solder will prevent tubing collapsing kinking fairly easy remove after tube bent may want add support bracket back roll bar assembly either brass wire soldered place small piece wood dowel glued back headrest Add headrest block now wish Paint roll bar/headrest assembly flat black paint let dry headrest usually different color full-scale aircraft choice yours 13 Once cockpit floor paint dry time add instrument-panel details can lot fun details completely up imagination Roundhead colored pins make great handles switches companies put out 158 Model Aviation BROWN PRODUCTS INC 4560 Layliigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 738-1576 513 738-0152 Now coot na ball bearing servo can upgrade complete set four standard servos hassle free Monocote trim work try NO-HEAT SoLvsur gauges model airplanes Just make sure gauges buy large enough seen Graupner puts out great set colored gauges can find hobby shop Go have fun 14 Next locate pilot will sitting glue him time Once know pilots head will can locate headrest Drill through cockpit floor some sharpened tubing appropriate size match size roll bar/headrest tubing use drill bit because will leave nasty-looking edge around hole drilling Use sharpened tubing 15 Once holes drilled cockpit floor dry-fit roll bar cockpit floor insert whole assembly through fuselage up through cockpit cutout holding cockpit floor place make sure canopy will fit over roll bar adequate room inherent vibration Formula Ones get too close canopy sides top will rub leave nasty marks inside canopy will able anything about Once satisfied height roll bar assembly cut off excess tubing may sticking through cockpit floor glue assembly permanently floor some medium CyA 16 Now time glue cockpit floor assembly fuselage previously did good job fitting will easy Notice have put pilot place yet wont until ready put canopy After wiping inside fuselage alcohol remove wax grease sand lightly #240 paper rough up inside fuselage wipe again alcohol Insert floor assembly bottom fuselage hold desired position tape Check alignment roll bar fuselage sure floor assembly straight Once satisfied alignment tack-glue floor assembly fuselage little medium CyA let dry 17 fuselage mounted can get bottom floor assembly upside-down mix some slowcure epoxy milled glass good medium-paste consistency glue mixture make small fillet around entire cockpit assembly completely sealed fuselage Any small holes will allow kinds dust cockpit area after canopy attached cannot anything about either usually does show up until after fly airplane first time Take time Let assembly dry overnight 18 Now time make sure have removed dust other particles inside cockpit shop vacuum does great job Continued page 162 rough bunch characters want smooth out next project k2I 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Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U U I I I I I I I I I I I U U •uuuuuuuminininininin U RC PylonlHager Continued page 159 have use dry brush blow away debris Once canopy locked position no way get out errant dust inside Once again take time time wipe down airplane touch canopy area static electricity create will draw dust right canopy will look like $%&# 19 Now install pilot height pilot should checked against inside height canopy same way checked roll bar Place pilot position glue dry-fit canopy fuselage Look ensure adequate clearance around pilots head remove material bottom pilot Once have fitted pilot height put canopy aside time being recommend glue pilot some clear silicone cement prevent him vibrating loose Others use wooden dowel secured inside pilots head through cockpit floor have known technique come loose Place good bead silicone cement around entire bottom edge pilot making sure work up above inside contour chin line give something grab onto carefully place pilot position cockpit floor usually last thing night let dry until next day 20 Now time permanently attach canopy some #240 paper lightly scratch outside surface bottom canopy about /o up around will provide area glue adhere 21 Tape across top canopy secure position fuselage make sure alignment accurate Double-check alignment Once satisfied apply some PolyZap glue use brand name around canopy let dry use accelerator speed up drying process will likely fog up inside canopy will have replace know no way remove fog inside canopy Supposedly new accelerator market will fog clear plastic have tried yet really does take stuff long dry 22 Once canopy completely dry fuselage make up batch slowcure epoxy microballoons used fillet around base canopy have found five-minute epoxy does stick well canopy surface likely somewhere sanding process will press hard enough canopy area cause glue separate Use slow-cure stuff save yourself some heartache Another trick may want try Continued 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microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I R AD 10 CONTROL TIME REALLY FLIES youre having fun cant believe already end another summer great racing Next up will Q-500 Editors note Thats Quickie 500 championships Houston Texas Formula Championships Crows Landing California Look full report meets future issues Also will new Quickie 500 engine 1993 will report near future past year 1992 race paid cash top finishers Lets see did report Don Nix Money $1000 first place money did seem make much difference 31 contestants turned out bright early weekend May 30-31 1992 first annual Hollywood Nationals Sepulveda Basin Yes same field under about eight feet water just few weeks ago However weather beautiful nothing left dampen spirits 31 brave souls after practice round first five rounds day got under way addition local yokels enjoyed company such notables Clark Wade Chicago World Champ Dub Jett Randy Ritch Houston Pete Marie Bergstrom Darrol Rhonda Cady Washington State presence Henry Bartle Lyle Larson meant entire US World Championship Pylon Racing team meet Other out-of towners have missed will have forgive race conceived put Ron Schorr Mike Helsel hopes will eventually replace classic San Luis Obispo race although turnout bit light first would appear has opportunity meet its goal carnage soon began first heat Richard Verano spectacular midair other crashes soon followed either second third heat frequently flying debris kinda confused things Richard incredible bad luck second midair losing two planes hours just three weeks before AMA Nats time brush airplane still flying However suffered total wipe-out landing off fieldlike about half mile off-field Francisco Gonzalez Mexico joined party losing both planes two different crashes before day over Russell Tokuoka also lost second plane ranks thinned considerably Sunday end PYLON RACING sight four five failed go home mom kids before day over beginning day Dub Jett sole possession first place being score card filled fours However Champ dropped ranks perfection after appearing win heatbut having cut Round 10 last day race Heat four quite coincidentally three top four standingsMike Helsel Lou Rodriques Randy Ritch same race Obviously things going change after Lou what appeared safe lead over Mike Helsel walking back pits little piece paper hand Lou double-cut balsa foam fiberglass finally settled Contest Director impresario Ron Schorr dug deep pockets handed ten $100 bills Mike five Dub two plus 50 Randy Ritch first second third places addition both Futaba Mike Helsel s company TEAC made generous merchandise contributions pilot worker raffles number other individuals industry businesses made cash contributions Thanks go Powermaster Performance Specialties Jim Shinohara Anonymousprb Prez Pete Bergstrom took home Futaba six-channel radio Looked good front Maries Team JR shirts small compensation contribution topsoil Sepulveda Recreational Park Lyle Larson won $100 fast time 10599 Francisco Gonzalez chose trophy instead $75 Best Show what best show until crashestwo gorgeous planes finished Corona Beer colors logo Everyone left happywell almost everyone race smoothly run minimum glitches bitches tears Lets hope Seniors Schorr Helsel decide repeat again next year Race results Hollywood Nationals Top 10 1 Mike Helsel 10960 2 Dub Jett 10959 3 Randy Ritch 11174 4 Lou Rodriguez 10899 5 Henry Bartle 10938 6 Chip Hyde 11149 7 Lyle Larson 10599 8 Scott Manning 11176 9 Larry Laulom 11465 10 Rusty VanBaren 10749 FORMULA 1/FAI CONSTRUCTION Part Two second installment series F- 1/FAI construction would like submit suggestions counter anything have presented please certainly dont have stranglehold building techniques would sure like learn new different ways doing things myself cockpit installation 1 Prepare pilot figure using Williams Brothers 25/s-in racing pilots first thing assemble pilot PlastiZap sand seams smooth pleasant contour Dont worry too much about area below middle neckyou wont using anyway because will fit cockpit area too tall As matter fact usually cut heads off pilots time Im trying after having put really nice paint job face helmet wind up scratching during cutting process want cut head off about line chin meets neck mount head piece scrap balsa inserted up through neck area give myself handle 2 After satisfied contours spray entire pilot except face Testors gray primer let dry 72 Model Aviation inued poge 156 Author Hager notes people shown know arethe workers made 1992 Pro Flyers Phoenix Formula races great success Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2 ....From AT4tO Zom weve got plea ONE PROP TWO PROPS OR NO PRCYOUR CI FLIGHI Illustrated Catalog $200 sent no charge plans order PRICES INCLUDE UPS SHIPPING CHARGES Fiberglass Components Canopies Available 8-25 MitcheN101 0 Ju-87B Stuka100 .3200 DC-31C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 PT-17 Stearman77 .2700 P40 Warhawk94 .3200 AT-8/SNJ Texan .3200 F8F Bearcat88 .3200 A8M5 Zero91 .3200 Fokker Dr1 Triplane 83 .2700 Mew Gull100 .3800 Taube semi-scale. 88 .2500 Beech D-18/C-45. 114 .4000 P510 Mustang100 .3200 P47 Thunderbolt.. 72 .2500 F9F Panther72 .3400 NICK ZIROLI 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMIThTOWN N Y 11787 ph 5162345038 purple canopy Buy gray dye color want Dye canopy before cut out flashing will give something hold doing dyeing Follow directions box dye use water no lukewarm will distort shape canopy Immerse canopy dye solution about 10 seconds time rinse immediately cold water set dye taking canopy out dye frequently can control density color putting canopy Continue immersing canopy until satisfied color may want cut off small piece flashing before start process can compared dyed canopy will know stop 6 next step cut canopy out its form along lines provided can two ways first would take new sharp #1 X-Acto blade score line numerous times until just wants break apart under light bending try bend too soon may rip canopy very careful get step second way cut out canopy purchase pair curved scissors designed cut through Lexan car bodies RC car guys use usually about $8 well worth having never fails try use X-Acto knife always slipinto clear canopy area course 7 Once have made rough cut take some 220- 240-grit sandpaper edge smooth down Locate area fuselage canopy will placed Get directions andlor plans using permanent marker mark front canopy location Now canopy hand check fit canopy contour fuse lage should very close match up slight pressure applied top canopy does will have cut fit canopy fuselage until does match contours fuselage Most time will find removing small amounts front canopy rest will fall line Remember remove too much bottom canopy could make too short fuselage height might meet seven-inch requirement rules 8 Once have fit canopy liking hold place fuselage make sure centered both longitudinally vertically draw line around whole thing marker Take care because will locate both cockpit canopy make sure right may want tape canopy place first step back eyeball loca tion before committing anything find have move back about 10 ft am eyeballing installation get true idea alignment Take time 9 Once have marked around canopy draw another line de line just drew will line want cut fuselage pilots head cockpit instrumentation can seen Make cutout front back between 5 6 long may have change measurements depending upon airplane building will get right ballpark Using carbide cutting tip Dremel tool make rough cutout area have marked let piece fall PRODUCTS 1IF fl iFDMIUO UflflBt F Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers * Venturi Mufflers Expansion 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SIRE SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401 Straybilizer isa piece solid wire accessory transmitter covered protective non-slip coating protect invesbuent ITS TIIANSMI11ER TRAY Dy using current neck strap shown above Straybilizer becomes lightweight tray will leave hands free work controls instead holding transmitter ITS TRAIVSMI1IER STAND Place transmitter Straybilizer LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits includes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit includes4 ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed servosLDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo desdband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steering response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now three kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 S38 S48 5128 S138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 & CS248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits Airtronics 94102 Price 4for $3995 Kit#9800 isa bearingaei fits JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 & HS500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-5l Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 order eanversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cibz5L D M Industries PQwisij R/CMr&I Riart* 14 After finish cutout Dremel sanding drum light touch some 240-grit sandpaper will take away fuzzies will look great 10 The next thing to paint area around cockpit can use color want use flat black first mask off area outside cockpit line have overspray remove before attaching canopy does have perfect line just assist building Wipe area alcohol first remove skin oils fingers might have deposited paint both inside outside cockpit area Put fuselage aside dry now 11 While paint fuselage drying assemble cockpit floor back former front former according kit instructions Make sure assembly fits inside fuselage distorting outside contours fuselage will assure will good gluing surface canopy time comes Take time will just fall place later Once have solid fitted assembly take some 5 x 8-in card stock cut out three pieces match outlines formers floor Using spray-on contact cement attach cockpit assembly let things dry contact cement has enough time dry paint cockpit floor assembly use primer gray cockpit assemblies just adds another color inside airplane makes look harder actually 12 Most cockpit installations require some sort roll bar support protect pilots head event roll-over crash ways simple method bend some 5A2-in K&S brass tubing rounded top shape paint Some 1/s-in tubing made K&S has already annealed can use it will probably bend just fine kicking have careful uprights remain straight choose use 5A2 brass tubing 1/o-in-diameter solid-core solder will fit inside just fine little bit work Insert solder bend tube shape want around some suitably rounded object solder will prevent tubing collapsing kinking fairly easy remove after tube bent may want add support bracket back roll bar assembly either brass wire soldered place small piece wood dowel glued back headrest Add headrest block now wish Paint roll bar/headrest assembly flat black paint let dry headrest usually different color full-scale aircraft choice yours 13 Once cockpit floor paint dry time add instrument-panel details can lot fun details completely up imagination Roundhead colored pins make great handles switches companies put out 158 Model Aviation BROWN PRODUCTS INC 4560 Layliigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 738-1576 513 738-0152 Now coot na ball bearing servo can upgrade complete set four standard servos hassle free Monocote trim work try NO-HEAT SoLvsur gauges model airplanes Just make sure gauges buy large enough seen Graupner puts out great set colored gauges can find hobby shop Go have fun 14 Next locate pilot will sitting glue him time Once know pilots head will can locate headrest Drill through cockpit floor some sharpened tubing appropriate size match size roll bar/headrest tubing use drill bit because will leave nasty-looking edge around hole drilling Use sharpened tubing 15 Once holes drilled cockpit floor dry-fit roll bar cockpit floor insert whole assembly through fuselage up through cockpit cutout holding cockpit floor place make sure canopy will fit over roll bar adequate room inherent vibration Formula Ones get too close canopy sides top will rub leave nasty marks inside canopy will able anything about Once satisfied height roll bar assembly cut off excess tubing may sticking through cockpit floor glue assembly permanently floor some medium CyA 16 Now time glue cockpit floor assembly fuselage previously did good job fitting will easy Notice have put pilot place yet wont until ready put canopy After wiping inside fuselage alcohol remove wax grease sand lightly #240 paper rough up inside fuselage wipe again alcohol Insert floor assembly bottom fuselage hold desired position tape Check alignment roll bar fuselage sure floor assembly straight Once satisfied alignment tack-glue floor assembly fuselage little medium CyA let dry 17 fuselage mounted can get bottom floor assembly upside-down mix some slowcure epoxy milled glass good medium-paste consistency glue mixture make small fillet around entire cockpit assembly completely sealed fuselage Any small holes will allow kinds dust cockpit area after canopy attached cannot anything about either usually does show up until after fly airplane first time Take time Let assembly dry overnight 18 Now time make sure have removed dust other particles inside cockpit shop vacuum does great job Continued page 162 rough bunch characters want smooth out next project k2I 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Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U U I I I I I I I I I I I U U •uuuuuuuminininininin U RC PylonlHager Continued page 159 have use dry brush blow away debris Once canopy locked position no way get out errant dust inside Once again take time time wipe down airplane touch canopy area static electricity create will draw dust right canopy will look like $%&# 19 Now install pilot height pilot should checked against inside height canopy same way checked roll bar Place pilot position glue dry-fit canopy fuselage Look ensure adequate clearance around pilots head remove material bottom pilot Once have fitted pilot height put canopy aside time being recommend glue pilot some clear silicone cement prevent him vibrating loose Others use wooden dowel secured inside pilots head through cockpit floor have known technique come loose Place good bead silicone cement around entire bottom edge pilot making sure work up above inside contour chin line give something grab onto carefully place pilot position cockpit floor usually last thing night let dry until next day 20 Now time permanently attach canopy some #240 paper lightly scratch outside surface bottom canopy about /o up around will provide area glue adhere 21 Tape across top canopy secure position fuselage make sure alignment accurate Double-check alignment Once satisfied apply some PolyZap glue use brand name around canopy let dry use accelerator speed up drying process will likely fog up inside canopy will have replace know no way remove fog inside canopy Supposedly new accelerator market will fog clear plastic have tried yet really does take stuff long dry 22 Once canopy completely dry fuselage make up batch slowcure epoxy microballoons used fillet around base canopy have found five-minute epoxy does stick well canopy surface likely somewhere sanding process will press hard enough canopy area cause glue separate Use slow-cure stuff save yourself some heartache Another trick may want try Continued 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microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I R AD 10 CONTROL TIME REALLY FLIES youre having fun cant believe already end another summer great racing Next up will Q-500 Editors note Thats Quickie 500 championships Houston Texas Formula Championships Crows Landing California Look full report meets future issues Also will new Quickie 500 engine 1993 will report near future past year 1992 race paid cash top finishers Lets see did report Don Nix Money $1000 first place money did seem make much difference 31 contestants turned out bright early weekend May 30-31 1992 first annual Hollywood Nationals Sepulveda Basin Yes same field under about eight feet water just few weeks ago However weather beautiful nothing left dampen spirits 31 brave souls after practice round first five rounds day got under way addition local yokels enjoyed company such notables Clark Wade Chicago World Champ Dub Jett Randy Ritch Houston Pete Marie Bergstrom Darrol Rhonda Cady Washington State presence Henry Bartle Lyle Larson meant entire US World Championship Pylon Racing team meet Other out-of towners have missed will have forgive race conceived put Ron Schorr Mike Helsel hopes will eventually replace classic San Luis Obispo race although turnout bit light first would appear has opportunity meet its goal carnage soon began first heat Richard Verano spectacular midair other crashes soon followed either second third heat frequently flying debris kinda confused things Richard incredible bad luck second midair losing two planes hours just three weeks before AMA Nats time brush airplane still flying However suffered total wipe-out landing off fieldlike about half mile off-field Francisco Gonzalez Mexico joined party losing both planes two different crashes before day over Russell Tokuoka also lost second plane ranks thinned considerably Sunday end PYLON RACING sight four five failed go home mom kids before day over beginning day Dub Jett sole possession first place being score card filled fours However Champ dropped ranks perfection after appearing win heatbut having cut Round 10 last day race Heat four quite coincidentally three top four standingsMike Helsel Lou Rodriques Randy Ritch same race Obviously things going change after Lou what appeared safe lead over Mike Helsel walking back pits little piece paper hand Lou double-cut balsa foam fiberglass finally settled Contest Director impresario Ron Schorr dug deep pockets handed ten $100 bills Mike five Dub two plus 50 Randy Ritch first second third places addition both Futaba Mike Helsel s company TEAC made generous merchandise contributions pilot worker raffles number other individuals industry businesses made cash contributions Thanks go Powermaster Performance Specialties Jim Shinohara Anonymousprb Prez Pete Bergstrom took home Futaba six-channel radio Looked good front Maries Team JR shirts small compensation contribution topsoil Sepulveda Recreational Park Lyle Larson won $100 fast time 10599 Francisco Gonzalez chose trophy instead $75 Best Show what best show until crashestwo gorgeous planes finished Corona Beer colors logo Everyone left happywell almost everyone race smoothly run minimum glitches bitches tears Lets hope Seniors Schorr Helsel decide repeat again next year Race results Hollywood Nationals Top 10 1 Mike Helsel 10960 2 Dub Jett 10959 3 Randy Ritch 11174 4 Lou Rodriguez 10899 5 Henry Bartle 10938 6 Chip Hyde 11149 7 Lyle Larson 10599 8 Scott Manning 11176 9 Larry Laulom 11465 10 Rusty VanBaren 10749 FORMULA 1/FAI CONSTRUCTION Part Two second installment series F- 1/FAI construction would like submit suggestions counter anything have presented please certainly dont have stranglehold building techniques would sure like learn new different ways doing things myself cockpit installation 1 Prepare pilot figure using Williams Brothers 25/s-in racing pilots first thing assemble pilot PlastiZap sand seams smooth pleasant contour Dont worry too much about area below middle neckyou wont using anyway because will fit cockpit area too tall As matter fact usually cut heads off pilots time Im trying after having put really nice paint job face helmet wind up scratching during cutting process want cut head off about line chin meets neck mount head piece scrap balsa inserted up through neck area give myself handle 2 After satisfied contours spray entire pilot except face Testors gray primer let dry 72 Model Aviation inued poge 156 Author Hager notes people shown know arethe workers made 1992 Pro Flyers Phoenix Formula races great success Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2 ....From AT4tO Zom weve got plea ONE PROP TWO PROPS OR NO PRCYOUR CI FLIGHI Illustrated Catalog $200 sent no charge plans order PRICES INCLUDE UPS SHIPPING CHARGES Fiberglass Components Canopies Available 8-25 MitcheN101 0 Ju-87B Stuka100 .3200 DC-31C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 PT-17 Stearman77 .2700 P40 Warhawk94 .3200 AT-8/SNJ Texan .3200 F8F Bearcat88 .3200 A8M5 Zero91 .3200 Fokker Dr1 Triplane 83 .2700 Mew Gull100 .3800 Taube semi-scale. 88 .2500 Beech D-18/C-45. 114 .4000 P510 Mustang100 .3200 P47 Thunderbolt.. 72 .2500 F9F Panther72 .3400 NICK ZIROLI 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMIThTOWN N Y 11787 ph 5162345038 purple canopy Buy gray dye color want Dye canopy before cut out flashing will give something hold doing dyeing Follow directions box dye use water no lukewarm will distort shape canopy Immerse canopy dye solution about 10 seconds time rinse immediately cold water set dye taking canopy out dye frequently can control density color putting canopy Continue immersing canopy until satisfied color may want cut off small piece flashing before start process can compared dyed canopy will know stop 6 next step cut canopy out its form along lines provided can two ways first would take new sharp #1 X-Acto blade score line numerous times until just wants break apart under light bending try bend too soon may rip canopy very careful get step second way cut out canopy purchase pair curved scissors designed cut through Lexan car bodies RC car guys use usually about $8 well worth having never fails try use X-Acto knife always slipinto clear canopy area course 7 Once have made rough cut take some 220- 240-grit sandpaper edge smooth down Locate area fuselage canopy will placed Get directions andlor plans using permanent marker mark front canopy location Now canopy hand check fit canopy contour fuse lage should very close match up slight pressure applied top canopy does will have cut fit canopy fuselage until does match contours fuselage Most time will find removing small amounts front canopy rest will fall line Remember remove too much bottom canopy could make too short fuselage height might meet seven-inch requirement rules 8 Once have fit canopy liking hold place fuselage make sure centered both longitudinally vertically draw line around whole thing marker Take care because will locate both cockpit canopy make sure right may want tape canopy place first step back eyeball loca tion before committing anything find have move back about 10 ft am eyeballing installation get true idea alignment Take time 9 Once have marked around canopy draw another line de line just drew will line want cut fuselage pilots head cockpit instrumentation can seen Make cutout front back between 5 6 long may have change measurements depending upon airplane building will get right ballpark Using carbide cutting tip Dremel tool make rough cutout area have marked let piece fall PRODUCTS 1IF fl iFDMIUO UflflBt F Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers * Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpas through inside fuselage usually go closer about 1/8 line because tool has tendency wander little bit depending direction weave cloth cutting through Finish up cutout Dremel sand ing drum Note rear corners cutout make sure corners rounded nothing worse squared off sharp corner fiberglass fuselage guarantee ever tear fuselage will start sharp corner stress area concentrated right no way out forewarned March 1993 157 P-38 LIGHTNING 70 WINGSPAN 40 TO 00 ENGINES DESIGNED BY-676 SO IN HAL PARENTI * BASIC SEMI-KIT$797S FULL COMBO PACKAGE . INCLUDES SEMI-KIT SIG WOOD PAK COMPLETE SPRING-AIR RETRACT GEAR SYSTEM DECAL SHEET HARDWARE AND WING SHEETING GLUE$34000 COMBO SPECIAL$28595 ADD $750 SHIPPING IN USA IL RESIDER TSADD 7% TAX VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTEDCALL 309-342-3009 WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBUNG IL 61401 AUTHENTIC DROP TANKS SCALE DROP TANKS CAM ACTUALLY BE DROPPED IN FLIGHT MADE OF HIGH IMPACT PLASTIC AND COME IN TWO PREFORMED SHELL HALVES ASSEMBLES IN MINUTES WITH CA GLUE 0901 15 LONG FOR 65 TO 75 WARBIRDSSE9SEA 0901A lOW LONG FOR 25 TO 50 WARBIRDS$795 KA BOMB & DROP TANK RELEASE KIT HEAVY DUTY RELEASE MECHANISM HOLDS BOMBS AND TANKS FIRMLY IN POSITION UNTIL YOU WANT THEM TO DROP 0950 BOMB RELEASE KIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS$349 EA HY4/G MEG PhonB 3093423009 AT YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT VISA AND MASTER CA RD ACCEPTED SERB $500 FOR IS PAGE CATALOG AND DATA SHEETS WING MYG. SIRE SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401 Straybilizer isa piece solid wire accessory transmitter covered protective non-slip coating protect invesbuent ITS TIIANSMI11ER TRAY Dy using current neck strap shown above Straybilizer becomes lightweight tray will leave hands free work controls instead holding transmitter ITS TRAIVSMI1IER STAND Place transmitter Straybilizer LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits includes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit includes4 ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed servosLDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo desdband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steering response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now three kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 S38 S48 5128 S138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 & CS248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits Airtronics 94102 Price 4for $3995 Kit#9800 isa bearingaei fits JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 & HS500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-5l Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 order eanversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cibz5L D M Industries PQwisij R/CMr&I Riart* 14 After finish cutout Dremel sanding drum light touch some 240-grit sandpaper will take away fuzzies will look great 10 The next thing to paint area around cockpit can use color want use flat black first mask off area outside cockpit line have overspray remove before attaching canopy does have perfect line just assist building Wipe area alcohol first remove skin oils fingers might have deposited paint both inside outside cockpit area Put fuselage aside dry now 11 While paint fuselage drying assemble cockpit floor back former front former according kit instructions Make sure assembly fits inside fuselage distorting outside contours fuselage will assure will good gluing surface canopy time comes Take time will just fall place later Once have solid fitted assembly take some 5 x 8-in card stock cut out three pieces match outlines formers floor Using spray-on contact cement attach cockpit assembly let things dry contact cement has enough time dry paint cockpit floor assembly use primer gray cockpit assemblies just adds another color inside airplane makes look harder actually 12 Most cockpit installations require some sort roll bar support protect pilots head event roll-over crash ways simple method bend some 5A2-in K&S brass tubing rounded top shape paint Some 1/s-in tubing made K&S has already annealed can use it will probably bend just fine kicking have careful uprights remain straight choose use 5A2 brass tubing 1/o-in-diameter solid-core solder will fit inside just fine little bit work Insert solder bend tube shape want around some suitably rounded object solder will prevent tubing collapsing kinking fairly easy remove after tube bent may want add support bracket back roll bar assembly either brass wire soldered place small piece wood dowel glued back headrest Add headrest block now wish Paint roll bar/headrest assembly flat black paint let dry headrest usually different color full-scale aircraft choice yours 13 Once cockpit floor paint dry time add instrument-panel details can lot fun details completely up imagination Roundhead colored pins make great handles switches companies put out 158 Model Aviation BROWN PRODUCTS INC 4560 Layliigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 738-1576 513 738-0152 Now coot na ball bearing servo can upgrade complete set four standard servos hassle free Monocote trim work try NO-HEAT SoLvsur gauges model airplanes Just make sure gauges buy large enough seen Graupner puts out great set colored gauges can find hobby shop Go have fun 14 Next locate pilot will sitting glue him time Once know pilots head will can locate headrest Drill through cockpit floor some sharpened tubing appropriate size match size roll bar/headrest tubing use drill bit because will leave nasty-looking edge around hole drilling Use sharpened tubing 15 Once holes drilled cockpit floor dry-fit roll bar cockpit floor insert whole assembly through fuselage up through cockpit cutout holding cockpit floor place make sure canopy will fit over roll bar adequate room inherent vibration Formula Ones get too close canopy sides top will rub leave nasty marks inside canopy will able anything about Once satisfied height roll bar assembly cut off excess tubing may sticking through cockpit floor glue assembly permanently floor some medium CyA 16 Now time glue cockpit floor assembly fuselage previously did good job fitting will easy Notice have put pilot place yet wont until ready put canopy After wiping inside fuselage alcohol remove wax grease sand lightly #240 paper rough up inside fuselage wipe again alcohol Insert floor assembly bottom fuselage hold desired position tape Check alignment roll bar fuselage sure floor assembly straight Once satisfied alignment tack-glue floor assembly fuselage little medium CyA let dry 17 fuselage mounted can get bottom floor assembly upside-down mix some slowcure epoxy milled glass good medium-paste consistency glue mixture make small fillet around entire cockpit assembly completely sealed fuselage Any small holes will allow kinds dust cockpit area after canopy attached cannot anything about either usually does show up until after fly airplane first time Take time Let assembly dry overnight 18 Now time make sure have removed dust other particles inside cockpit shop vacuum does great job Continued page 162 rough bunch characters want smooth out next project k2I 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Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U U I I I I I I I I I I I U U •uuuuuuuminininininin U RC PylonlHager Continued page 159 have use dry brush blow away debris Once canopy locked position no way get out errant dust inside Once again take time time wipe down airplane touch canopy area static electricity create will draw dust right canopy will look like $%&# 19 Now install pilot height pilot should checked against inside height canopy same way checked roll bar Place pilot position glue dry-fit canopy fuselage Look ensure adequate clearance around pilots head remove material bottom pilot Once have fitted pilot height put canopy aside time being recommend glue pilot some clear silicone cement prevent him vibrating loose Others use wooden dowel secured inside pilots head through cockpit floor have known technique come loose Place good bead silicone cement around entire bottom edge pilot making sure work up above inside contour chin line give something grab onto carefully place pilot position cockpit floor usually last thing night let dry until next day 20 Now time permanently attach canopy some #240 paper lightly scratch outside surface bottom canopy about /o up around will provide area glue adhere 21 Tape across top canopy secure position fuselage make sure alignment accurate Double-check alignment Once satisfied apply some PolyZap glue use brand name around canopy let dry use accelerator speed up drying process will likely fog up inside canopy will have replace know no way remove fog inside canopy Supposedly new accelerator market will fog clear plastic have tried yet really does take stuff long dry 22 Once canopy completely dry fuselage make up batch slowcure epoxy microballoons used fillet around base canopy have found five-minute epoxy does stick well canopy surface likely somewhere sanding process will press hard enough canopy area cause glue separate Use slow-cure stuff save yourself some heartache Another trick may want try Continued 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microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I R AD 10 CONTROL TIME REALLY FLIES youre having fun cant believe already end another summer great racing Next up will Q-500 Editors note Thats Quickie 500 championships Houston Texas Formula Championships Crows Landing California Look full report meets future issues Also will new Quickie 500 engine 1993 will report near future past year 1992 race paid cash top finishers Lets see did report Don Nix Money $1000 first place money did seem make much difference 31 contestants turned out bright early weekend May 30-31 1992 first annual Hollywood Nationals Sepulveda Basin Yes same field under about eight feet water just few weeks ago However weather beautiful nothing left dampen spirits 31 brave souls after practice round first five rounds day got under way addition local yokels enjoyed company such notables Clark Wade Chicago World Champ Dub Jett Randy Ritch Houston Pete Marie Bergstrom Darrol Rhonda Cady Washington State presence Henry Bartle Lyle Larson meant entire US World Championship Pylon Racing team meet Other out-of towners have missed will have forgive race conceived put Ron Schorr Mike Helsel hopes will eventually replace classic San Luis Obispo race although turnout bit light first would appear has opportunity meet its goal carnage soon began first heat Richard Verano spectacular midair other crashes soon followed either second third heat frequently flying debris kinda confused things Richard incredible bad luck second midair losing two planes hours just three weeks before AMA Nats time brush airplane still flying However suffered total wipe-out landing off fieldlike about half mile off-field Francisco Gonzalez Mexico joined party losing both planes two different crashes before day over Russell Tokuoka also lost second plane ranks thinned considerably Sunday end PYLON RACING sight four five failed go home mom kids before day over beginning day Dub Jett sole possession first place being score card filled fours However Champ dropped ranks perfection after appearing win heatbut having cut Round 10 last day race Heat four quite coincidentally three top four standingsMike Helsel Lou Rodriques Randy Ritch same race Obviously things going change after Lou what appeared safe lead over Mike Helsel walking back pits little piece paper hand Lou double-cut balsa foam fiberglass finally settled Contest Director impresario Ron Schorr dug deep pockets handed ten $100 bills Mike five Dub two plus 50 Randy Ritch first second third places addition both Futaba Mike Helsel s company TEAC made generous merchandise contributions pilot worker raffles number other individuals industry businesses made cash contributions Thanks go Powermaster Performance Specialties Jim Shinohara Anonymousprb Prez Pete Bergstrom took home Futaba six-channel radio Looked good front Maries Team JR shirts small compensation contribution topsoil Sepulveda Recreational Park Lyle Larson won $100 fast time 10599 Francisco Gonzalez chose trophy instead $75 Best Show what best show until crashestwo gorgeous planes finished Corona Beer colors logo Everyone left happywell almost everyone race smoothly run minimum glitches bitches tears Lets hope Seniors Schorr Helsel decide repeat again next year Race results Hollywood Nationals Top 10 1 Mike Helsel 10960 2 Dub Jett 10959 3 Randy Ritch 11174 4 Lou Rodriguez 10899 5 Henry Bartle 10938 6 Chip Hyde 11149 7 Lyle Larson 10599 8 Scott Manning 11176 9 Larry Laulom 11465 10 Rusty VanBaren 10749 FORMULA 1/FAI CONSTRUCTION Part Two second installment series F- 1/FAI construction would like submit suggestions counter anything have presented please certainly dont have stranglehold building techniques would sure like learn new different ways doing things myself cockpit installation 1 Prepare pilot figure using Williams Brothers 25/s-in racing pilots first thing assemble pilot PlastiZap sand seams smooth pleasant contour Dont worry too much about area below middle neckyou wont using anyway because will fit cockpit area too tall As matter fact usually cut heads off pilots time Im trying after having put really nice paint job face helmet wind up scratching during cutting process want cut head off about line chin meets neck mount head piece scrap balsa inserted up through neck area give myself handle 2 After satisfied contours spray entire pilot except face Testors gray primer let dry 72 Model Aviation inued poge 156 Author Hager notes people shown know arethe workers made 1992 Pro Flyers Phoenix Formula races great success Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2 ....From AT4tO Zom weve got plea ONE PROP TWO PROPS OR NO PRCYOUR CI FLIGHI Illustrated Catalog $200 sent no charge plans order PRICES INCLUDE UPS SHIPPING CHARGES Fiberglass Components Canopies Available 8-25 MitcheN101 0 Ju-87B Stuka100 .3200 DC-31C-47140 .4200 F4U Corsair93 PT-17 Stearman77 .2700 P40 Warhawk94 .3200 AT-8/SNJ Texan .3200 F8F Bearcat88 .3200 A8M5 Zero91 .3200 Fokker Dr1 Triplane 83 .2700 Mew Gull100 .3800 Taube semi-scale. 88 .2500 Beech D-18/C-45. 114 .4000 P510 Mustang100 .3200 P47 Thunderbolt.. 72 .2500 F9F Panther72 .3400 NICK ZIROLI 29 EDGAR DRIVE SMIThTOWN N Y 11787 ph 5162345038 purple canopy Buy gray dye color want Dye canopy before cut out flashing will give something hold doing dyeing Follow directions box dye use water no lukewarm will distort shape canopy Immerse canopy dye solution about 10 seconds time rinse immediately cold water set dye taking canopy out dye frequently can control density color putting canopy Continue immersing canopy until satisfied color may want cut off small piece flashing before start process can compared dyed canopy will know stop 6 next step cut canopy out its form along lines provided can two ways first would take new sharp #1 X-Acto blade score line numerous times until just wants break apart under light bending try bend too soon may rip canopy very careful get step second way cut out canopy purchase pair curved scissors designed cut through Lexan car bodies RC car guys use usually about $8 well worth having never fails try use X-Acto knife always slipinto clear canopy area course 7 Once have made rough cut take some 220- 240-grit sandpaper edge smooth down Locate area fuselage canopy will placed Get directions andlor plans using permanent marker mark front canopy location Now canopy hand check fit canopy contour fuse lage should very close match up slight pressure applied top canopy does will have cut fit canopy fuselage until does match contours fuselage Most time will find removing small amounts front canopy rest will fall line Remember remove too much bottom canopy could make too short fuselage height might meet seven-inch requirement rules 8 Once have fit canopy liking hold place fuselage make sure centered both longitudinally vertically draw line around whole thing marker Take care because will locate both cockpit canopy make sure right may want tape canopy place first step back eyeball loca tion before committing anything find have move back about 10 ft am eyeballing installation get true idea alignment Take time 9 Once have marked around canopy draw another line de line just drew will line want cut fuselage pilots head cockpit instrumentation can seen Make cutout front back between 5 6 long may have change measurements depending upon airplane building will get right ballpark Using carbide cutting tip Dremel tool make rough cutout area have marked let piece fall PRODUCTS 1IF fl iFDMIUO UflflBt F Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pipes Headers * Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpas through inside fuselage usually go closer about 1/8 line because tool has tendency wander little bit depending direction weave cloth cutting through Finish up cutout Dremel sand ing drum Note rear corners cutout make sure corners rounded nothing worse squared off sharp corner fiberglass fuselage guarantee ever tear fuselage will start sharp corner stress area concentrated right no way out forewarned March 1993 157 P-38 LIGHTNING 70 WINGSPAN 40 TO 00 ENGINES DESIGNED BY-676 SO IN HAL PARENTI * BASIC SEMI-KIT$797S FULL COMBO PACKAGE . 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SIRE SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401 Straybilizer isa piece solid wire accessory transmitter covered protective non-slip coating protect invesbuent ITS TIIANSMI11ER TRAY Dy using current neck strap shown above Straybilizer becomes lightweight tray will leave hands free work controls instead holding transmitter ITS TRAIVSMI1IER STAND Place transmitter Straybilizer LDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit can convert standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes Futaba Airtronics kits includes 4 new servo top cases containing high quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaftThe remaining kit includes4 ball bearings replace plastic bushings come installed servosLDM Industries new Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kit will Eliminate wobble output shaft Eliminate servo desdband precise control response helicopters Reduce chance flutter airplanes Optimize steering response cars Help absorb heavy steering loads boats Extend life servos used pull-pull type cable controls Now three kits available fit standard servos use today Kit #9600 fits standard Futaba servos S28 S38 S48 5128 S138 S148 Hobby Shack Cirrus CS28 CS128 CS238 & CS248 Price 4 $3995 Kit #9700 fits Airtronics 94102 Price 4for $3995 Kit#9800 isa bearingaei fits JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 & HS500 RCD Apollo 05 Tower Hobbies TS-5l Ace Sport 330 Price 4 $2495 order eanversion kits send check money order LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 3 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 985-5616 Add $300 shipping handling per order Florida residents add 61/2% sales tax Dealer Inquiries Welcome VISA MASTER CARD Accepted cibz5L D M Industries PQwisij R/CMr&I Riart* 14 After finish cutout Dremel sanding drum light touch some 240-grit sandpaper will take away fuzzies will look great 10 The next thing to paint area around cockpit can use color want use flat black first mask off area outside cockpit line have overspray remove before attaching canopy does have perfect line just assist building Wipe area alcohol first remove skin oils fingers might have deposited paint both inside outside cockpit area Put fuselage aside dry now 11 While paint fuselage drying assemble cockpit floor back former front former according kit instructions Make sure assembly fits inside fuselage distorting outside contours fuselage will assure will good gluing surface canopy time comes Take time will just fall place later Once have solid fitted assembly take some 5 x 8-in card stock cut out three pieces match outlines formers floor Using spray-on contact cement attach cockpit assembly let things dry contact cement has enough time dry paint cockpit floor assembly use primer gray cockpit assemblies just adds another color inside airplane makes look harder actually 12 Most cockpit installations require some sort roll bar support protect pilots head event roll-over crash ways simple method bend some 5A2-in K&S brass tubing rounded top shape paint Some 1/s-in tubing made K&S has already annealed can use it will probably bend just fine kicking have careful uprights remain straight choose use 5A2 brass tubing 1/o-in-diameter solid-core solder will fit inside just fine little bit work Insert solder bend tube shape want around some suitably rounded object solder will prevent tubing collapsing kinking fairly easy remove after tube bent may want add support bracket back roll bar assembly either brass wire soldered place small piece wood dowel glued back headrest Add headrest block now wish Paint roll bar/headrest assembly flat black paint let dry headrest usually different color full-scale aircraft choice yours 13 Once cockpit floor paint dry time add instrument-panel details can lot fun details completely up imagination Roundhead colored pins make great handles switches companies put out 158 Model Aviation BROWN PRODUCTS INC 4560 Layliigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 738-1576 513 738-0152 Now coot na ball bearing servo can upgrade complete set four standard servos hassle free Monocote trim work try NO-HEAT SoLvsur gauges model airplanes Just make sure gauges buy large enough seen Graupner puts out great set colored gauges can find hobby shop Go have fun 14 Next locate pilot will sitting glue him time Once know pilots head will can locate headrest Drill through cockpit floor some sharpened tubing appropriate size match size roll bar/headrest tubing use drill bit because will leave nasty-looking edge around hole drilling Use sharpened tubing 15 Once holes drilled cockpit floor dry-fit roll bar cockpit floor insert whole assembly through fuselage up through cockpit cutout holding cockpit floor place make sure canopy will fit over roll bar adequate room inherent vibration Formula Ones get too close canopy sides top will rub leave nasty marks inside canopy will able anything about Once satisfied height roll bar assembly cut off excess tubing may sticking through cockpit floor glue assembly permanently floor some medium CyA 16 Now time glue cockpit floor assembly fuselage previously did good job fitting will easy Notice have put pilot place yet wont until ready put canopy After wiping inside fuselage alcohol remove wax grease sand lightly #240 paper rough up inside fuselage wipe again alcohol Insert floor assembly bottom fuselage hold desired position tape Check alignment roll bar fuselage sure floor assembly straight Once satisfied alignment tack-glue floor assembly fuselage little medium CyA let dry 17 fuselage mounted can get bottom floor assembly upside-down mix some slowcure epoxy milled glass good medium-paste consistency glue mixture make small fillet around entire cockpit assembly completely sealed fuselage Any small holes will allow kinds dust cockpit area after canopy attached cannot anything about either usually does show up until after fly airplane first time Take time Let assembly dry overnight 18 Now time make sure have removed dust other particles inside cockpit shop vacuum does great job Continued page 162 rough bunch characters want smooth out next project k2I 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carefully place pilot position cockpit floor usually last thing night let dry until next day 20 Now time permanently attach canopy some #240 paper lightly scratch outside surface bottom canopy about /o up around will provide area glue adhere 21 Tape across top canopy secure position fuselage make sure alignment accurate Double-check alignment Once satisfied apply some PolyZap glue use brand name around canopy let dry use accelerator speed up drying process will likely fog up inside canopy will have replace know no way remove fog inside canopy Supposedly new accelerator market will fog clear plastic have tried yet really does take stuff long dry 22 Once canopy completely dry fuselage make up batch slowcure epoxy microballoons used fillet around base canopy have found five-minute epoxy does stick well canopy surface likely somewhere sanding process will press hard enough canopy area cause glue separate Use slow-cure stuff save yourself some heartache Another trick may want try Continued 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microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179