COCKPIT INTERIORS AMA Sport Scale mles specify judges ignore cockpit detail scoring gives competition modeler excuse Omit such detail However 95% Scale models constructed never see Operating control sticks rudder pedals Bob Wischers Piel Beryl move tune contest control surfaces rear pilot stuffed radio receiver front pilot servo Its fact real Scale models have both ex- connectors instruments made photo process described months tenor interior detailing completed text Lever right operates hook latches canopy pictures author Left Instrument panel Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe adorned myriad tiny screws fastening component Colorful upholstery door made emulsion color photo has map pocket Seat frame cushions exact copies original Under wood AMA Technical Director Right Instrument bezels aluminum rings Wischers Emeraude Note Narco radio left coiled microphone cord center canopy slides slots square brass tube tracks instruments photographs Left The simple panel cockpit 1927 Douglas comparatively easy duplicate model sizes Note throttle quadrant leverswith pushrods extending toward engine fuel selector handles Rudder bar stick move servos Right Leather seats featured Wischers Ryan SCW Everything visible can dismantled service including windshield panel seats cabin floor two control sticks have hand brake lever between Floor carpeting protected pilots heels aluminum plates 42 Model Aviation Rado Conoi Scale Bob Dolly Wischer 5-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafleld WI 53018 cockpit mark serious dedicated Scale modelers concern reproducing air craft nothing omitted Pride workmanship also contributes urge reproduce possi ble details course leads old adage about Scale model never really being finished missing details 20-plus Scale models currently collection real problem detailing aircrafts inte rior lack information Photos alone can helpful need accuracy isnt satisfied least few hard dimensions estab lish proportions three-view drawings somewhat lacking respect best source information privileged climb cockpit camera tape measure Pencil pad also requirements Memory alone doesnt serve us arent blessed photographic memories help reproduce model parts later date own efforts Scale modeling crude pen cil sketches dimensions last word getting everything proper position correct size Using steel tape measure full-size aircraft will often reveal inaccuracies respected three-view drawings Given opportunity choose would prefer dimen sions piece Scale model cockpit interior no exception single visible item cockpit focal point intense viewer interest strument panel Instrument faces can pur chased depending upon model scale some times approximate correct size representa tion what really panel preference whenever possible gain access cockpit photograph individual strument well switches navigational aids other items camera used ordinary 35mm singlelens reflex Starting known dimensiona three-inch-diameter instrument scale ratio examplethen instrument face model should % 60-in-diameter place piece ground glass waxed paper cameras open back film position set exposure bulb position shutter will remain open aim lens three-inch-diameter object such cardboard disc focus lens object move camera toward away object until image ground glass 60-in-diameter helps viewing back camera shielded extraneous light measure distance object some fixed point camera such tripod socket make wood strip length fasten tri pod socket -20 screw standard cameras focus lens Continued page 140 $225 $225 $195 $195 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Add 75 shippingMichigan residents add 4% sales tax Bru Line Industries Inc PO Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 HOBBY I-- II 919 291-8348 RADIO Radio trouble? Hobby Radio offers professional RC repair modifications make RIC equipment produced last 25 years Complete system service battery pack servos vibration testing new frequency change etc Also R/Cer likes do-it-yourself Hobby Radio Volume 142 page journal including diagrams charts detailed modifications written simple understandable text Send $1995 Hobby Radio 401 Lillian Rd Wilson NC 27893 legal size SASE price list complete services YOUR R/C SPECIALIST teve Saugers Lockheed Orion has com pletely detailed cabin cockpit Interior some visible through windows door swings open authen tic hinges reveal typewriter inside plane flown Detroit News 30s * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine Replacement inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 inserts Coarse Cat No 204 Pk/2 Inserts Fine FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP May 1988 43 IcZ22ZZI Water FIying/Westwood Continued page 101 counter local hobby shop ponder ing what airplane will make best float conversion Most trainer models have wing loadings 18 oz per sq ft Adding floats will raise value about 23 25% crease assuming theres enough pow er pussycat just turned real tiger dont need tiger just yet perhaps will help know right wing load ing start recommend 20 oz per sq ft reason figure corresponds stall speed 20 mph maximum lift coefficient 12 assumed Reynolds numbers 12 about can expect results what call 20/20 machine just average power 20/20 models will jump off water less 100 ft usually around 50 no wind Add little headwind liftoff will right bird comes up step pAN5pAC Impervious Exhaust Products Eliminate Burned Up & Blown Out Silicone 1000/0 SatIsfaction Guaranteed Money Back SEND 450 per 5/B ID Coupler or55aper3/4ID DANA AEROSPACE CORP 1110 E 5th St rior WI 54880 140 Model Aviation MASTER AIRSCREW Back hobby shop look box es behind counter mentally add 25% stated flying weight compute wing loading four prob ably will jump right out Sig Cub Kadet Senior Eagle 63 Telemaster 40 last really comes Hobby Lob might hobby shop too Cub Eagle both need extra 30% vertical fin area other two will float right out box ll almost Hopefully have provided enough good stuff get down water ma chine will fly well enough win fun fly events get hooked float fly ing water site boat youll find whole lot easier land flyingand cleaner too sincere desire help add water flying site inventory ease pressure existing land facili ties Lets go F When responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation TacticalNNVi HighA IKit Includes II Mach ne Cut ISanded Balsa Ply II Foam Parts Full S ze Rolled Plans Instruct Gu de Necessary Hardware Specifications wingspan 44 Weight 9A bs Power RK-740 ft PO Box 224071 1900 Houston TX shipping 713621-1462 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 43 tip wood strip end wood strip resting against panel beneath instrument dial image will centered within frame photo roll Just wind film shoot No need look through viewfinder image film will exact scale model exposure After film developed have contact prints made proof prints roll readymade instrument faces favored film Kodak Tri-X system provides prints highest pos sible definition because no enlargement steps process requires camera lens quite close focusing capability can used model scales up including quarter-scale thing remember three-inch dial /3 -scale larger 35mm film frame procedure color prints local processor places camera farther away panel because prints enlarged about 37 times original negative size jumbo prints Continuing example -scale model three-inch-diameter instrument would like diameter print 60 image waxed paper ground glass should 60 -- 37 16-in-diameter exercise math intended arrive dimension will produce proper scale ratio Measure camera-to-subject dis tance image size load camera color film proceed take photos air plane distance using wood strip spacing use steel tape exposure wood strip will show up print always underneath instrument minimize direct reflections glass cov ering instrument face lower camera slightly line sight isnt right angles glass using wood strip helps have painted flat black Wearing dark clothing helps keep photographer Out reflections also take photos stand ing outside cockpit Reflections glass arent really serious since present view instru ment panel anyway Reflections can elimi nated using polarizing filter either black-and-white color systems described lens best adapted wide angle employ 35mm focal length has minimum focusing distance nine inches color process wide angle lens brings camera up close panel seat backs airplane dont interfere foregoing necessary pro ducing instrument faces correct airplane being modeled panel itself can made 062-in styrene sheet holes cut instruments have painting pan els same black crackle spray can 10 years Some instruments have bezel surrounding face Make sliced tubing strips aluminum wrapped around dowel bezel glued hole instrument face photo print glued back panel prints made glossy paper illusion glass face enhance appearance clear plastic sheet can sandwiched between face panel set plastic discs bezels add depth instrument face make Continued page 142 &4ntique Series High Performance Propeller Distinctive Shape new Antique Series features undercambered turbo-style blades distinctive scimitar shape series specially designed 60 120 two four stroke applica tions Made high visibility gold glass-filled nylon modeler looking quality high performance Sizes 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 TOLED THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION APRIL 8 9 10 1988 FRIDAY9amto6pm SATURDAY9amto6pm SUNDAY9 am 430 pm TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO ADVANCED TICKETS may ordered sending self-addressed business size 41/sx9V2 envelope TICKETS 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 481 74 orders above 5 tickets must include extra postage US orders must include 25 cents per order handling charge foreign orders must include 50 cents per order handling charge need send addressed envelope will provide necessary postage Include check money order US funds made payable Weak Signals R/C Club Ticket prices $400 per day adults $100 per day children 12 under Please specify number Deadline ticket orders March 31 1988 sales final non-refundable orders will returned mid-March have included adequate postage will also contain program TICKFTSAREALSOA VAILABLEA T THE DOOR Will Have Traditional Saturday Night Auction COMPETITION CLASSES NON-MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PRECISION SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PATTERN PLANE SPORT MONO-PLANE non-scale models SPORT 81-PLANE non-scale models OLD TIMER FREE FLIGHT R/C ASSIST R/C SAILPLANE non-scale models HELICOPTER R/C CAR COMPETITION BOAT MILITARY SCALE BOAT PLEASURE POWER BOAT WORKING VESSEL-UNARMED pointer s sliver sluminum Note struments use color bsnds designste critical sreas indicstion black-and-white pho tos use artists oil colors tiny brush add color Color photos probably will need addition Switches nay-coin radio can simulated bits styrene wire Photos made earlier useful reproduce parts proper size multitude details represents much effort obtain authentic instrument panel time spent has always proved worthwhile have seen seasoned pilots lying tummies look ing cockpit Scale models calling out identification instruments name radio communication equipment several models have installed working controls cockpit stick rudder pe dals can largely lost cause because no will see action unless transmitter used operate servos zealous specta tor tried move surfaces control stick succeeded breaking stick cause servos offer too much resistance mo tion feature isnt easily achieved aileron servo remotely located such wing cabin monoplane separate servo just move stick wasteful Seat cushions also attract eye represent leather use real thingvery thin leather gleaned lining old purse procured local Goodwill store leather stretched over bits plastic foam balsa framework too tightly cushions quite often somewhat wrinkled Bob Underwood famous Hiperbipe stripped emulsion numerous color photos upholstery full-size plane reprints needed enough material simulate gaudy multicolored upholstery cushions inside door panels cabin interior absolutely stun ning Seat belts can simple some airplanes two-part clasp used passenger airplanes can formed thin aluminum fastened bits heavy ribbon borrowed family sew ing basket Velcro fastens belt ends seat frame dummy pilot secured belt can quickly removed seat itself also chored Velcro easy access space ben eath servos located out sight models pilot stuffed mod els receiver secured seat belt Velcro points up problems mod els interior cluttered scale detail Space RC equipment becomes scarce classic ex ample cockpit space well used Joe McCol lums Volksplane Servos secreted within pilot operate arms legs move stick rudder pedals fly model pilot accurate miniature Joe himself some own hair World-class models like leave us feeling somehow inadequate Cabin-type airplanes may have soft cloth head liner side panels have found way simulate fabric actually adding other layer material balsa cabin roof sidewalls coated white glue given coating flocking material sold hobby shops imitation grass railroad layouts available several hues depend ing upon whether grass green brown tan tan-colored grass closely matched prototypes cloth interior Open-cockpit types need pilots seat very lightweight presentable seat can made balsa base sheet aluminum wrap around back made litho-plate Balsa legs ex tend floor Velcro fastening quick removal gentle pull seat out way access cockpit floor also removable access control linkages hidden underneath throttle quadrant levers throttle mixture can made aluminum strip balsa blocks aluminum tube pushrods leading forward An exposed fire extinguisher another items ordinarily visible inside cockpit made polished brass tube wire handle top Take note scuff plates floor protect carpeting floor plywood constant wear pilots heels rudder pedals Other items found fuel selector valve han dles emergency locator transmitter ELT its short whip antenna aircraft registration certificate warning placards cockpit gins appear cluttered should open-cockpit edging copy found prototype often its leather stitched place Soft leather will wrap around edge Cement RC-56 glue Doors open realistically should hinged latched prototype Tiny brass hinges found hobby shops cater dollhouse builders thriving hobby offers items can find applications Scale air craft door substantial rigidity can made litho-plate forms well cuts warp ing worked properly cutting edges window openings scored X-Acto VINTAGE It-C PLANS 5CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A CATALINA 9FT WING SPAN Al RIBS 6 FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS TIC ENGCOWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6T WING SPAN MODEL POY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $ 1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $300 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLE VILLE MICH 48111 USA 142 Model Aviation #ii BLADES $895 per 100 Dellvereci Check MO Visa MC Berkeley Trading Co PO Box 26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 K 304/258-2773 presented Weak Signals R/C Club Toledo Ohio ELECTRIC Buzz skies search RED BARON DSCs neat lift le stand-way-off scale model famous WNI fighter take-offs aerobatics touch goes 40 span 276 sq area beauly 6 7 cells Simple quick build precut fuselage sides tail feathers combo includes DSC HYPERTHRUST 075 motor fused switch harness tamiya connector pro peller adaptor propeller kit zc 30 amperes meter determine current draw motor/propeller combination PAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 i oRPoRATIoN blade partway through Complete cut gently bending along score line will crack cleanly Touch up slight burrs fine file sharply formed edges clamp sheet tween two hardwood blocks edge extend ing Push protruding edge another wood block will bend sharply 900 angle process can carried around outer edges door Brace internally balsa cemented aluminum RC-56 per manent somewhat elastic bond Window frames made strips litho plate provide secure mounting clear acetate Plexiglas windows Litho-plate aluminum primed painting automotive finishing materials use Ditzler lacquer primer surfacer DZL-32 light gray metal can finished type paint includ ing dope has no problem peeling complete cockpit have seen Mick Reeves Fournier RF-4 Built 14-scale model large enough repro duce detail great authenticity instru ment panel all-time classic having instru ments operational Tip model turn bank shifts should Blow pilot tube airspeed indicator needle swings authentically rudder pedals have wear marks pilots shoe soles dummy pilot has hair Micks head earphones actually pick up radio signals BBC detail precisely reproduced exact scale proper location result concerted effort over long period Mick Fournier rewarded 1978 welldeserved FAT World Championship fu sure other competitors must measured immaculate Scale model RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 45 AMA withdrew least temporarily its bid host 1989 F3B World Championships US could make statement about way rules concerning winches Specif ically John Worth believed fliersupplied winches caused severe drain contest organizers Don spelled out much bet ter idea organizer-supplied tension-limiting de vices dont want get too much gadget such Don suggests could sim ple standardized contestants could make own practice using own winches home contestant must able practice exact winch system motor drum line turnaround etc will use champs because plane launch systems have exactly matched Another very interesting piece issue number eight-page small print letter 87 Team Manager Phil Renaud must read ing clubs other groups contemplating start ing own F3B program suggestion Phil made establish sort Division II F3B flying country maximum wing loading 12 oz/sq ft think has great merit Phil says would effec tively separate European heavy metal airplanes like straight-wing Sagitta Camano Andante Antares limit amount ballast can put Class II airplane can see advantages two-phase ap proach F3B flying would include lower cost broader appeal place fliers get feet wet real F3B competition Also issue number letter Rich Spicer describing some ideas arising champs piece John Wyss sheet foam wings veneering woodie ma hogany pine veneer intended furniture trade 1988 F3B qualifications fact sheet entry form doesnt sound like moneys worth dont know what New Sailplane Robbe Have heard new AS W-24 Standard Class Sailplane made Alexander Schleicher Company Pop penhausen West Germany Well its just out Robbe has ARF Scale model already original very snazzy-looking all-glass ship T-tail Perhaps distinctive feature bulged-out pilots compartment rounded line bottom canopy model has 35-meter 137-in span 973-sq-in area robust 124-oz flying weight works out wing loading 163 oz/sq ft suggests model would better suited heavier-air Slope flying light-air thermaling An interesting feature Quabeck HQ-30/13-10-13 airfoil HQ Airfoils have become very popular F3B frater nity first production kit Ive seen using Construction usual Robbe prac tice unbreakable Plura plastic fuselage balsa-sheeted foam wings tail surfaces balsa parts require covering plastic film polypropylene type bestsee Lee Murrays ar ticle Februarys Model Aviation kit lists $27995 full-color 210-page Robbe cata log may obtained sending $5 Robbe Mod elsport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 Robbe German full line model manufacturers its catalog ad dition Gliders youll see Power planes boats Continued page 146 May1988 143 Special Combo Price $4795
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 140, 142, 143
COCKPIT INTERIORS AMA Sport Scale mles specify judges ignore cockpit detail scoring gives competition modeler excuse Omit such detail However 95% Scale models constructed never see Operating control sticks rudder pedals Bob Wischers Piel Beryl move tune contest control surfaces rear pilot stuffed radio receiver front pilot servo Its fact real Scale models have both ex- connectors instruments made photo process described months tenor interior detailing completed text Lever right operates hook latches canopy pictures author Left Instrument panel Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe adorned myriad tiny screws fastening component Colorful upholstery door made emulsion color photo has map pocket Seat frame cushions exact copies original Under wood AMA Technical Director Right Instrument bezels aluminum rings Wischers Emeraude Note Narco radio left coiled microphone cord center canopy slides slots square brass tube tracks instruments photographs Left The simple panel cockpit 1927 Douglas comparatively easy duplicate model sizes Note throttle quadrant leverswith pushrods extending toward engine fuel selector handles Rudder bar stick move servos Right Leather seats featured Wischers Ryan SCW Everything visible can dismantled service including windshield panel seats cabin floor two control sticks have hand brake lever between Floor carpeting protected pilots heels aluminum plates 42 Model Aviation Rado Conoi Scale Bob Dolly Wischer 5-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafleld WI 53018 cockpit mark serious dedicated Scale modelers concern reproducing air craft nothing omitted Pride workmanship also contributes urge reproduce possi ble details course leads old adage about Scale model never really being finished missing details 20-plus Scale models currently collection real problem detailing aircrafts inte rior lack information Photos alone can helpful need accuracy isnt satisfied least few hard dimensions estab lish proportions three-view drawings somewhat lacking respect best source information privileged climb cockpit camera tape measure Pencil pad also requirements Memory alone doesnt serve us arent blessed photographic memories help reproduce model parts later date own efforts Scale modeling crude pen cil sketches dimensions last word getting everything proper position correct size Using steel tape measure full-size aircraft will often reveal inaccuracies respected three-view drawings Given opportunity choose would prefer dimen sions piece Scale model cockpit interior no exception single visible item cockpit focal point intense viewer interest strument panel Instrument faces can pur chased depending upon model scale some times approximate correct size representa tion what really panel preference whenever possible gain access cockpit photograph individual strument well switches navigational aids other items camera used ordinary 35mm singlelens reflex Starting known dimensiona three-inch-diameter instrument scale ratio examplethen instrument face model should % 60-in-diameter place piece ground glass waxed paper cameras open back film position set exposure bulb position shutter will remain open aim lens three-inch-diameter object such cardboard disc focus lens object move camera toward away object until image ground glass 60-in-diameter helps viewing back camera shielded extraneous light measure distance object some fixed point camera such tripod socket make wood strip length fasten tri pod socket -20 screw standard cameras focus lens Continued page 140 $225 $225 $195 $195 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Add 75 shippingMichigan residents add 4% sales tax Bru Line Industries Inc PO Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 HOBBY I-- II 919 291-8348 RADIO Radio trouble? Hobby Radio offers professional RC repair modifications make RIC equipment produced last 25 years Complete system service battery pack servos vibration testing new frequency change etc Also R/Cer likes do-it-yourself Hobby Radio Volume 142 page journal including diagrams charts detailed modifications written simple understandable text Send $1995 Hobby Radio 401 Lillian Rd Wilson NC 27893 legal size SASE price list complete services YOUR R/C SPECIALIST teve Saugers Lockheed Orion has com pletely detailed cabin cockpit Interior some visible through windows door swings open authen tic hinges reveal typewriter inside plane flown Detroit News 30s * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine Replacement inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 inserts Coarse Cat No 204 Pk/2 Inserts Fine FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP May 1988 43 IcZ22ZZI Water FIying/Westwood Continued page 101 counter local hobby shop ponder ing what airplane will make best float conversion Most trainer models have wing loadings 18 oz per sq ft Adding floats will raise value about 23 25% crease assuming theres enough pow er pussycat just turned real tiger dont need tiger just yet perhaps will help know right wing load ing start recommend 20 oz per sq ft reason figure corresponds stall speed 20 mph maximum lift coefficient 12 assumed Reynolds numbers 12 about can expect results what call 20/20 machine just average power 20/20 models will jump off water less 100 ft usually around 50 no wind Add little headwind liftoff will right bird comes up step pAN5pAC Impervious Exhaust Products Eliminate Burned Up & Blown Out Silicone 1000/0 SatIsfaction Guaranteed Money Back SEND 450 per 5/B ID Coupler or55aper3/4ID DANA AEROSPACE CORP 1110 E 5th St rior WI 54880 140 Model Aviation MASTER AIRSCREW Back hobby shop look box es behind counter mentally add 25% stated flying weight compute wing loading four prob ably will jump right out Sig Cub Kadet Senior Eagle 63 Telemaster 40 last really comes Hobby Lob might hobby shop too Cub Eagle both need extra 30% vertical fin area other two will float right out box ll almost Hopefully have provided enough good stuff get down water ma chine will fly well enough win fun fly events get hooked float fly ing water site boat youll find whole lot easier land flyingand cleaner too sincere desire help add water flying site inventory ease pressure existing land facili ties Lets go F When responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation TacticalNNVi HighA IKit Includes II Mach ne Cut ISanded Balsa Ply II Foam Parts Full S ze Rolled Plans Instruct Gu de Necessary Hardware Specifications wingspan 44 Weight 9A bs Power RK-740 ft PO Box 224071 1900 Houston TX shipping 713621-1462 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 43 tip wood strip end wood strip resting against panel beneath instrument dial image will centered within frame photo roll Just wind film shoot No need look through viewfinder image film will exact scale model exposure After film developed have contact prints made proof prints roll readymade instrument faces favored film Kodak Tri-X system provides prints highest pos sible definition because no enlargement steps process requires camera lens quite close focusing capability can used model scales up including quarter-scale thing remember three-inch dial /3 -scale larger 35mm film frame procedure color prints local processor places camera farther away panel because prints enlarged about 37 times original negative size jumbo prints Continuing example -scale model three-inch-diameter instrument would like diameter print 60 image waxed paper ground glass should 60 -- 37 16-in-diameter exercise math intended arrive dimension will produce proper scale ratio Measure camera-to-subject dis tance image size load camera color film proceed take photos air plane distance using wood strip spacing use steel tape exposure wood strip will show up print always underneath instrument minimize direct reflections glass cov ering instrument face lower camera slightly line sight isnt right angles glass using wood strip helps have painted flat black Wearing dark clothing helps keep photographer Out reflections also take photos stand ing outside cockpit Reflections glass arent really serious since present view instru ment panel anyway Reflections can elimi nated using polarizing filter either black-and-white color systems described lens best adapted wide angle employ 35mm focal length has minimum focusing distance nine inches color process wide angle lens brings camera up close panel seat backs airplane dont interfere foregoing necessary pro ducing instrument faces correct airplane being modeled panel itself can made 062-in styrene sheet holes cut instruments have painting pan els same black crackle spray can 10 years Some instruments have bezel surrounding face Make sliced tubing strips aluminum wrapped around dowel bezel glued hole instrument face photo print glued back panel prints made glossy paper illusion glass face enhance appearance clear plastic sheet can sandwiched between face panel set plastic discs bezels add depth instrument face make Continued page 142 &4ntique Series High Performance Propeller Distinctive Shape new Antique Series features undercambered turbo-style blades distinctive scimitar shape series specially designed 60 120 two four stroke applica tions Made high visibility gold glass-filled nylon modeler looking quality high performance Sizes 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 TOLED THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION APRIL 8 9 10 1988 FRIDAY9amto6pm SATURDAY9amto6pm SUNDAY9 am 430 pm TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO ADVANCED TICKETS may ordered sending self-addressed business size 41/sx9V2 envelope TICKETS 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 481 74 orders above 5 tickets must include extra postage US orders must include 25 cents per order handling charge foreign orders must include 50 cents per order handling charge need send addressed envelope will provide necessary postage Include check money order US funds made payable Weak Signals R/C Club Ticket prices $400 per day adults $100 per day children 12 under Please specify number Deadline ticket orders March 31 1988 sales final non-refundable orders will returned mid-March have included adequate postage will also contain program TICKFTSAREALSOA VAILABLEA T THE DOOR Will Have Traditional Saturday Night Auction COMPETITION CLASSES NON-MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PRECISION SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PATTERN PLANE SPORT MONO-PLANE non-scale models SPORT 81-PLANE non-scale models OLD TIMER FREE FLIGHT R/C ASSIST R/C SAILPLANE non-scale models HELICOPTER R/C CAR COMPETITION BOAT MILITARY SCALE BOAT PLEASURE POWER BOAT WORKING VESSEL-UNARMED pointer s sliver sluminum Note struments use color bsnds designste critical sreas indicstion black-and-white pho tos use artists oil colors tiny brush add color Color photos probably will need addition Switches nay-coin radio can simulated bits styrene wire Photos made earlier useful reproduce parts proper size multitude details represents much effort obtain authentic instrument panel time spent has always proved worthwhile have seen seasoned pilots lying tummies look ing cockpit Scale models calling out identification instruments name radio communication equipment several models have installed working controls cockpit stick rudder pe dals can largely lost cause because no will see action unless transmitter used operate servos zealous specta tor tried move surfaces control stick succeeded breaking stick cause servos offer too much resistance mo tion feature isnt easily achieved aileron servo remotely located such wing cabin monoplane separate servo just move stick wasteful Seat cushions also attract eye represent leather use real thingvery thin leather gleaned lining old purse procured local Goodwill store leather stretched over bits plastic foam balsa framework too tightly cushions quite often somewhat wrinkled Bob Underwood famous Hiperbipe stripped emulsion numerous color photos upholstery full-size plane reprints needed enough material simulate gaudy multicolored upholstery cushions inside door panels cabin interior absolutely stun ning Seat belts can simple some airplanes two-part clasp used passenger airplanes can formed thin aluminum fastened bits heavy ribbon borrowed family sew ing basket Velcro fastens belt ends seat frame dummy pilot secured belt can quickly removed seat itself also chored Velcro easy access space ben eath servos located out sight models pilot stuffed mod els receiver secured seat belt Velcro points up problems mod els interior cluttered scale detail Space RC equipment becomes scarce classic ex ample cockpit space well used Joe McCol lums Volksplane Servos secreted within pilot operate arms legs move stick rudder pedals fly model pilot accurate miniature Joe himself some own hair World-class models like leave us feeling somehow inadequate Cabin-type airplanes may have soft cloth head liner side panels have found way simulate fabric actually adding other layer material balsa cabin roof sidewalls coated white glue given coating flocking material sold hobby shops imitation grass railroad layouts available several hues depend ing upon whether grass green brown tan tan-colored grass closely matched prototypes cloth interior Open-cockpit types need pilots seat very lightweight presentable seat can made balsa base sheet aluminum wrap around back made litho-plate Balsa legs ex tend floor Velcro fastening quick removal gentle pull seat out way access cockpit floor also removable access control linkages hidden underneath throttle quadrant levers throttle mixture can made aluminum strip balsa blocks aluminum tube pushrods leading forward An exposed fire extinguisher another items ordinarily visible inside cockpit made polished brass tube wire handle top Take note scuff plates floor protect carpeting floor plywood constant wear pilots heels rudder pedals Other items found fuel selector valve han dles emergency locator transmitter ELT its short whip antenna aircraft registration certificate warning placards cockpit gins appear cluttered should open-cockpit edging copy found prototype often its leather stitched place Soft leather will wrap around edge Cement RC-56 glue Doors open realistically should hinged latched prototype Tiny brass hinges found hobby shops cater dollhouse builders thriving hobby offers items can find applications Scale air craft door substantial rigidity can made litho-plate forms well cuts warp ing worked properly cutting edges window openings scored X-Acto VINTAGE It-C PLANS 5CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A CATALINA 9FT WING SPAN Al RIBS 6 FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS TIC ENGCOWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6T WING SPAN MODEL POY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $ 1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $300 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLE VILLE MICH 48111 USA 142 Model Aviation #ii BLADES $895 per 100 Dellvereci Check MO Visa MC Berkeley Trading Co PO Box 26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 K 304/258-2773 presented Weak Signals R/C Club Toledo Ohio ELECTRIC Buzz skies search RED BARON DSCs neat lift le stand-way-off scale model famous WNI fighter take-offs aerobatics touch goes 40 span 276 sq area beauly 6 7 cells Simple quick build precut fuselage sides tail feathers combo includes DSC HYPERTHRUST 075 motor fused switch harness tamiya connector pro peller adaptor propeller kit zc 30 amperes meter determine current draw motor/propeller combination PAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 i oRPoRATIoN blade partway through Complete cut gently bending along score line will crack cleanly Touch up slight burrs fine file sharply formed edges clamp sheet tween two hardwood blocks edge extend ing Push protruding edge another wood block will bend sharply 900 angle process can carried around outer edges door Brace internally balsa cemented aluminum RC-56 per manent somewhat elastic bond Window frames made strips litho plate provide secure mounting clear acetate Plexiglas windows Litho-plate aluminum primed painting automotive finishing materials use Ditzler lacquer primer surfacer DZL-32 light gray metal can finished type paint includ ing dope has no problem peeling complete cockpit have seen Mick Reeves Fournier RF-4 Built 14-scale model large enough repro duce detail great authenticity instru ment panel all-time classic having instru ments operational Tip model turn bank shifts should Blow pilot tube airspeed indicator needle swings authentically rudder pedals have wear marks pilots shoe soles dummy pilot has hair Micks head earphones actually pick up radio signals BBC detail precisely reproduced exact scale proper location result concerted effort over long period Mick Fournier rewarded 1978 welldeserved FAT World Championship fu sure other competitors must measured immaculate Scale model RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 45 AMA withdrew least temporarily its bid host 1989 F3B World Championships US could make statement about way rules concerning winches Specif ically John Worth believed fliersupplied winches caused severe drain contest organizers Don spelled out much bet ter idea organizer-supplied tension-limiting de vices dont want get too much gadget such Don suggests could sim ple standardized contestants could make own practice using own winches home contestant must able practice exact winch system motor drum line turnaround etc will use champs because plane launch systems have exactly matched Another very interesting piece issue number eight-page small print letter 87 Team Manager Phil Renaud must read ing clubs other groups contemplating start ing own F3B program suggestion Phil made establish sort Division II F3B flying country maximum wing loading 12 oz/sq ft think has great merit Phil says would effec tively separate European heavy metal airplanes like straight-wing Sagitta Camano Andante Antares limit amount ballast can put Class II airplane can see advantages two-phase ap proach F3B flying would include lower cost broader appeal place fliers get feet wet real F3B competition Also issue number letter Rich Spicer describing some ideas arising champs piece John Wyss sheet foam wings veneering woodie ma hogany pine veneer intended furniture trade 1988 F3B qualifications fact sheet entry form doesnt sound like moneys worth dont know what New Sailplane Robbe Have heard new AS W-24 Standard Class Sailplane made Alexander Schleicher Company Pop penhausen West Germany Well its just out Robbe has ARF Scale model already original very snazzy-looking all-glass ship T-tail Perhaps distinctive feature bulged-out pilots compartment rounded line bottom canopy model has 35-meter 137-in span 973-sq-in area robust 124-oz flying weight works out wing loading 163 oz/sq ft suggests model would better suited heavier-air Slope flying light-air thermaling An interesting feature Quabeck HQ-30/13-10-13 airfoil HQ Airfoils have become very popular F3B frater nity first production kit Ive seen using Construction usual Robbe prac tice unbreakable Plura plastic fuselage balsa-sheeted foam wings tail surfaces balsa parts require covering plastic film polypropylene type bestsee Lee Murrays ar ticle Februarys Model Aviation kit lists $27995 full-color 210-page Robbe cata log may obtained sending $5 Robbe Mod elsport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 Robbe German full line model manufacturers its catalog ad dition Gliders youll see Power planes boats Continued page 146 May1988 143 Special Combo Price $4795
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 140, 142, 143
COCKPIT INTERIORS AMA Sport Scale mles specify judges ignore cockpit detail scoring gives competition modeler excuse Omit such detail However 95% Scale models constructed never see Operating control sticks rudder pedals Bob Wischers Piel Beryl move tune contest control surfaces rear pilot stuffed radio receiver front pilot servo Its fact real Scale models have both ex- connectors instruments made photo process described months tenor interior detailing completed text Lever right operates hook latches canopy pictures author Left Instrument panel Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe adorned myriad tiny screws fastening component Colorful upholstery door made emulsion color photo has map pocket Seat frame cushions exact copies original Under wood AMA Technical Director Right Instrument bezels aluminum rings Wischers Emeraude Note Narco radio left coiled microphone cord center canopy slides slots square brass tube tracks instruments photographs Left The simple panel cockpit 1927 Douglas comparatively easy duplicate model sizes Note throttle quadrant leverswith pushrods extending toward engine fuel selector handles Rudder bar stick move servos Right Leather seats featured Wischers Ryan SCW Everything visible can dismantled service including windshield panel seats cabin floor two control sticks have hand brake lever between Floor carpeting protected pilots heels aluminum plates 42 Model Aviation Rado Conoi Scale Bob Dolly Wischer 5-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafleld WI 53018 cockpit mark serious dedicated Scale modelers concern reproducing air craft nothing omitted Pride workmanship also contributes urge reproduce possi ble details course leads old adage about Scale model never really being finished missing details 20-plus Scale models currently collection real problem detailing aircrafts inte rior lack information Photos alone can helpful need accuracy isnt satisfied least few hard dimensions estab lish proportions three-view drawings somewhat lacking respect best source information privileged climb cockpit camera tape measure Pencil pad also requirements Memory alone doesnt serve us arent blessed photographic memories help reproduce model parts later date own efforts Scale modeling crude pen cil sketches dimensions last word getting everything proper position correct size Using steel tape measure full-size aircraft will often reveal inaccuracies respected three-view drawings Given opportunity choose would prefer dimen sions piece Scale model cockpit interior no exception single visible item cockpit focal point intense viewer interest strument panel Instrument faces can pur chased depending upon model scale some times approximate correct size representa tion what really panel preference whenever possible gain access cockpit photograph individual strument well switches navigational aids other items camera used ordinary 35mm singlelens reflex Starting known dimensiona three-inch-diameter instrument scale ratio examplethen instrument face model should % 60-in-diameter place piece ground glass waxed paper cameras open back film position set exposure bulb position shutter will remain open aim lens three-inch-diameter object such cardboard disc focus lens object move camera toward away object until image ground glass 60-in-diameter helps viewing back camera shielded extraneous light measure distance object some fixed point camera such tripod socket make wood strip length fasten tri pod socket -20 screw standard cameras focus lens Continued page 140 $225 $225 $195 $195 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Add 75 shippingMichigan residents add 4% sales tax Bru Line Industries Inc PO Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 HOBBY I-- II 919 291-8348 RADIO Radio trouble? Hobby Radio offers professional RC repair modifications make RIC equipment produced last 25 years Complete system service battery pack servos vibration testing new frequency change etc Also R/Cer likes do-it-yourself Hobby Radio Volume 142 page journal including diagrams charts detailed modifications written simple understandable text Send $1995 Hobby Radio 401 Lillian Rd Wilson NC 27893 legal size SASE price list complete services YOUR R/C SPECIALIST teve Saugers Lockheed Orion has com pletely detailed cabin cockpit Interior some visible through windows door swings open authen tic hinges reveal typewriter inside plane flown Detroit News 30s * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine Replacement inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 inserts Coarse Cat No 204 Pk/2 Inserts Fine FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP May 1988 43 IcZ22ZZI Water FIying/Westwood Continued page 101 counter local hobby shop ponder ing what airplane will make best float conversion Most trainer models have wing loadings 18 oz per sq ft Adding floats will raise value about 23 25% crease assuming theres enough pow er pussycat just turned real tiger dont need tiger just yet perhaps will help know right wing load ing start recommend 20 oz per sq ft reason figure corresponds stall speed 20 mph maximum lift coefficient 12 assumed Reynolds numbers 12 about can expect results what call 20/20 machine just average power 20/20 models will jump off water less 100 ft usually around 50 no wind Add little headwind liftoff will right bird comes up step pAN5pAC Impervious Exhaust Products Eliminate Burned Up & Blown Out Silicone 1000/0 SatIsfaction Guaranteed Money Back SEND 450 per 5/B ID Coupler or55aper3/4ID DANA AEROSPACE CORP 1110 E 5th St rior WI 54880 140 Model Aviation MASTER AIRSCREW Back hobby shop look box es behind counter mentally add 25% stated flying weight compute wing loading four prob ably will jump right out Sig Cub Kadet Senior Eagle 63 Telemaster 40 last really comes Hobby Lob might hobby shop too Cub Eagle both need extra 30% vertical fin area other two will float right out box ll almost Hopefully have provided enough good stuff get down water ma chine will fly well enough win fun fly events get hooked float fly ing water site boat youll find whole lot easier land flyingand cleaner too sincere desire help add water flying site inventory ease pressure existing land facili ties Lets go F When responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation TacticalNNVi HighA IKit Includes II Mach ne Cut ISanded Balsa Ply II Foam Parts Full S ze Rolled Plans Instruct Gu de Necessary Hardware Specifications wingspan 44 Weight 9A bs Power RK-740 ft PO Box 224071 1900 Houston TX shipping 713621-1462 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 43 tip wood strip end wood strip resting against panel beneath instrument dial image will centered within frame photo roll Just wind film shoot No need look through viewfinder image film will exact scale model exposure After film developed have contact prints made proof prints roll readymade instrument faces favored film Kodak Tri-X system provides prints highest pos sible definition because no enlargement steps process requires camera lens quite close focusing capability can used model scales up including quarter-scale thing remember three-inch dial /3 -scale larger 35mm film frame procedure color prints local processor places camera farther away panel because prints enlarged about 37 times original negative size jumbo prints Continuing example -scale model three-inch-diameter instrument would like diameter print 60 image waxed paper ground glass should 60 -- 37 16-in-diameter exercise math intended arrive dimension will produce proper scale ratio Measure camera-to-subject dis tance image size load camera color film proceed take photos air plane distance using wood strip spacing use steel tape exposure wood strip will show up print always underneath instrument minimize direct reflections glass cov ering instrument face lower camera slightly line sight isnt right angles glass using wood strip helps have painted flat black Wearing dark clothing helps keep photographer Out reflections also take photos stand ing outside cockpit Reflections glass arent really serious since present view instru ment panel anyway Reflections can elimi nated using polarizing filter either black-and-white color systems described lens best adapted wide angle employ 35mm focal length has minimum focusing distance nine inches color process wide angle lens brings camera up close panel seat backs airplane dont interfere foregoing necessary pro ducing instrument faces correct airplane being modeled panel itself can made 062-in styrene sheet holes cut instruments have painting pan els same black crackle spray can 10 years Some instruments have bezel surrounding face Make sliced tubing strips aluminum wrapped around dowel bezel glued hole instrument face photo print glued back panel prints made glossy paper illusion glass face enhance appearance clear plastic sheet can sandwiched between face panel set plastic discs bezels add depth instrument face make Continued page 142 &4ntique Series High Performance Propeller Distinctive Shape new Antique Series features undercambered turbo-style blades distinctive scimitar shape series specially designed 60 120 two four stroke applica tions Made high visibility gold glass-filled nylon modeler looking quality high performance Sizes 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 TOLED THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION APRIL 8 9 10 1988 FRIDAY9amto6pm SATURDAY9amto6pm SUNDAY9 am 430 pm TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO ADVANCED TICKETS may ordered sending self-addressed business size 41/sx9V2 envelope TICKETS 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 481 74 orders above 5 tickets must include extra postage US orders must include 25 cents per order handling charge foreign orders must include 50 cents per order handling charge need send addressed envelope will provide necessary postage Include check money order US funds made payable Weak Signals R/C Club Ticket prices $400 per day adults $100 per day children 12 under Please specify number Deadline ticket orders March 31 1988 sales final non-refundable orders will returned mid-March have included adequate postage will also contain program TICKFTSAREALSOA VAILABLEA T THE DOOR Will Have Traditional Saturday Night Auction COMPETITION CLASSES NON-MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PRECISION SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PATTERN PLANE SPORT MONO-PLANE non-scale models SPORT 81-PLANE non-scale models OLD TIMER FREE FLIGHT R/C ASSIST R/C SAILPLANE non-scale models HELICOPTER R/C CAR COMPETITION BOAT MILITARY SCALE BOAT PLEASURE POWER BOAT WORKING VESSEL-UNARMED pointer s sliver sluminum Note struments use color bsnds designste critical sreas indicstion black-and-white pho tos use artists oil colors tiny brush add color Color photos probably will need addition Switches nay-coin radio can simulated bits styrene wire Photos made earlier useful reproduce parts proper size multitude details represents much effort obtain authentic instrument panel time spent has always proved worthwhile have seen seasoned pilots lying tummies look ing cockpit Scale models calling out identification instruments name radio communication equipment several models have installed working controls cockpit stick rudder pe dals can largely lost cause because no will see action unless transmitter used operate servos zealous specta tor tried move surfaces control stick succeeded breaking stick cause servos offer too much resistance mo tion feature isnt easily achieved aileron servo remotely located such wing cabin monoplane separate servo just move stick wasteful Seat cushions also attract eye represent leather use real thingvery thin leather gleaned lining old purse procured local Goodwill store leather stretched over bits plastic foam balsa framework too tightly cushions quite often somewhat wrinkled Bob Underwood famous Hiperbipe stripped emulsion numerous color photos upholstery full-size plane reprints needed enough material simulate gaudy multicolored upholstery cushions inside door panels cabin interior absolutely stun ning Seat belts can simple some airplanes two-part clasp used passenger airplanes can formed thin aluminum fastened bits heavy ribbon borrowed family sew ing basket Velcro fastens belt ends seat frame dummy pilot secured belt can quickly removed seat itself also chored Velcro easy access space ben eath servos located out sight models pilot stuffed mod els receiver secured seat belt Velcro points up problems mod els interior cluttered scale detail Space RC equipment becomes scarce classic ex ample cockpit space well used Joe McCol lums Volksplane Servos secreted within pilot operate arms legs move stick rudder pedals fly model pilot accurate miniature Joe himself some own hair World-class models like leave us feeling somehow inadequate Cabin-type airplanes may have soft cloth head liner side panels have found way simulate fabric actually adding other layer material balsa cabin roof sidewalls coated white glue given coating flocking material sold hobby shops imitation grass railroad layouts available several hues depend ing upon whether grass green brown tan tan-colored grass closely matched prototypes cloth interior Open-cockpit types need pilots seat very lightweight presentable seat can made balsa base sheet aluminum wrap around back made litho-plate Balsa legs ex tend floor Velcro fastening quick removal gentle pull seat out way access cockpit floor also removable access control linkages hidden underneath throttle quadrant levers throttle mixture can made aluminum strip balsa blocks aluminum tube pushrods leading forward An exposed fire extinguisher another items ordinarily visible inside cockpit made polished brass tube wire handle top Take note scuff plates floor protect carpeting floor plywood constant wear pilots heels rudder pedals Other items found fuel selector valve han dles emergency locator transmitter ELT its short whip antenna aircraft registration certificate warning placards cockpit gins appear cluttered should open-cockpit edging copy found prototype often its leather stitched place Soft leather will wrap around edge Cement RC-56 glue Doors open realistically should hinged latched prototype Tiny brass hinges found hobby shops cater dollhouse builders thriving hobby offers items can find applications Scale air craft door substantial rigidity can made litho-plate forms well cuts warp ing worked properly cutting edges window openings scored X-Acto VINTAGE It-C PLANS 5CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A CATALINA 9FT WING SPAN Al RIBS 6 FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS TIC ENGCOWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6T WING SPAN MODEL POY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $ 1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $300 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLE VILLE MICH 48111 USA 142 Model Aviation #ii BLADES $895 per 100 Dellvereci Check MO Visa MC Berkeley Trading Co PO Box 26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 K 304/258-2773 presented Weak Signals R/C Club Toledo Ohio ELECTRIC Buzz skies search RED BARON DSCs neat lift le stand-way-off scale model famous WNI fighter take-offs aerobatics touch goes 40 span 276 sq area beauly 6 7 cells Simple quick build precut fuselage sides tail feathers combo includes DSC HYPERTHRUST 075 motor fused switch harness tamiya connector pro peller adaptor propeller kit zc 30 amperes meter determine current draw motor/propeller combination PAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 i oRPoRATIoN blade partway through Complete cut gently bending along score line will crack cleanly Touch up slight burrs fine file sharply formed edges clamp sheet tween two hardwood blocks edge extend ing Push protruding edge another wood block will bend sharply 900 angle process can carried around outer edges door Brace internally balsa cemented aluminum RC-56 per manent somewhat elastic bond Window frames made strips litho plate provide secure mounting clear acetate Plexiglas windows Litho-plate aluminum primed painting automotive finishing materials use Ditzler lacquer primer surfacer DZL-32 light gray metal can finished type paint includ ing dope has no problem peeling complete cockpit have seen Mick Reeves Fournier RF-4 Built 14-scale model large enough repro duce detail great authenticity instru ment panel all-time classic having instru ments operational Tip model turn bank shifts should Blow pilot tube airspeed indicator needle swings authentically rudder pedals have wear marks pilots shoe soles dummy pilot has hair Micks head earphones actually pick up radio signals BBC detail precisely reproduced exact scale proper location result concerted effort over long period Mick Fournier rewarded 1978 welldeserved FAT World Championship fu sure other competitors must measured immaculate Scale model RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 45 AMA withdrew least temporarily its bid host 1989 F3B World Championships US could make statement about way rules concerning winches Specif ically John Worth believed fliersupplied winches caused severe drain contest organizers Don spelled out much bet ter idea organizer-supplied tension-limiting de vices dont want get too much gadget such Don suggests could sim ple standardized contestants could make own practice using own winches home contestant must able practice exact winch system motor drum line turnaround etc will use champs because plane launch systems have exactly matched Another very interesting piece issue number eight-page small print letter 87 Team Manager Phil Renaud must read ing clubs other groups contemplating start ing own F3B program suggestion Phil made establish sort Division II F3B flying country maximum wing loading 12 oz/sq ft think has great merit Phil says would effec tively separate European heavy metal airplanes like straight-wing Sagitta Camano Andante Antares limit amount ballast can put Class II airplane can see advantages two-phase ap proach F3B flying would include lower cost broader appeal place fliers get feet wet real F3B competition Also issue number letter Rich Spicer describing some ideas arising champs piece John Wyss sheet foam wings veneering woodie ma hogany pine veneer intended furniture trade 1988 F3B qualifications fact sheet entry form doesnt sound like moneys worth dont know what New Sailplane Robbe Have heard new AS W-24 Standard Class Sailplane made Alexander Schleicher Company Pop penhausen West Germany Well its just out Robbe has ARF Scale model already original very snazzy-looking all-glass ship T-tail Perhaps distinctive feature bulged-out pilots compartment rounded line bottom canopy model has 35-meter 137-in span 973-sq-in area robust 124-oz flying weight works out wing loading 163 oz/sq ft suggests model would better suited heavier-air Slope flying light-air thermaling An interesting feature Quabeck HQ-30/13-10-13 airfoil HQ Airfoils have become very popular F3B frater nity first production kit Ive seen using Construction usual Robbe prac tice unbreakable Plura plastic fuselage balsa-sheeted foam wings tail surfaces balsa parts require covering plastic film polypropylene type bestsee Lee Murrays ar ticle Februarys Model Aviation kit lists $27995 full-color 210-page Robbe cata log may obtained sending $5 Robbe Mod elsport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 Robbe German full line model manufacturers its catalog ad dition Gliders youll see Power planes boats Continued page 146 May1988 143 Special Combo Price $4795
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 140, 142, 143
COCKPIT INTERIORS AMA Sport Scale mles specify judges ignore cockpit detail scoring gives competition modeler excuse Omit such detail However 95% Scale models constructed never see Operating control sticks rudder pedals Bob Wischers Piel Beryl move tune contest control surfaces rear pilot stuffed radio receiver front pilot servo Its fact real Scale models have both ex- connectors instruments made photo process described months tenor interior detailing completed text Lever right operates hook latches canopy pictures author Left Instrument panel Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe adorned myriad tiny screws fastening component Colorful upholstery door made emulsion color photo has map pocket Seat frame cushions exact copies original Under wood AMA Technical Director Right Instrument bezels aluminum rings Wischers Emeraude Note Narco radio left coiled microphone cord center canopy slides slots square brass tube tracks instruments photographs Left The simple panel cockpit 1927 Douglas comparatively easy duplicate model sizes Note throttle quadrant leverswith pushrods extending toward engine fuel selector handles Rudder bar stick move servos Right Leather seats featured Wischers Ryan SCW Everything visible can dismantled service including windshield panel seats cabin floor two control sticks have hand brake lever between Floor carpeting protected pilots heels aluminum plates 42 Model Aviation Rado Conoi Scale Bob Dolly Wischer 5-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafleld WI 53018 cockpit mark serious dedicated Scale modelers concern reproducing air craft nothing omitted Pride workmanship also contributes urge reproduce possi ble details course leads old adage about Scale model never really being finished missing details 20-plus Scale models currently collection real problem detailing aircrafts inte rior lack information Photos alone can helpful need accuracy isnt satisfied least few hard dimensions estab lish proportions three-view drawings somewhat lacking respect best source information privileged climb cockpit camera tape measure Pencil pad also requirements Memory alone doesnt serve us arent blessed photographic memories help reproduce model parts later date own efforts Scale modeling crude pen cil sketches dimensions last word getting everything proper position correct size Using steel tape measure full-size aircraft will often reveal inaccuracies respected three-view drawings Given opportunity choose would prefer dimen sions piece Scale model cockpit interior no exception single visible item cockpit focal point intense viewer interest strument panel Instrument faces can pur chased depending upon model scale some times approximate correct size representa tion what really panel preference whenever possible gain access cockpit photograph individual strument well switches navigational aids other items camera used ordinary 35mm singlelens reflex Starting known dimensiona three-inch-diameter instrument scale ratio examplethen instrument face model should % 60-in-diameter place piece ground glass waxed paper cameras open back film position set exposure bulb position shutter will remain open aim lens three-inch-diameter object such cardboard disc focus lens object move camera toward away object until image ground glass 60-in-diameter helps viewing back camera shielded extraneous light measure distance object some fixed point camera such tripod socket make wood strip length fasten tri pod socket -20 screw standard cameras focus lens Continued page 140 $225 $225 $195 $195 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Add 75 shippingMichigan residents add 4% sales tax Bru Line Industries Inc PO Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 HOBBY I-- II 919 291-8348 RADIO Radio trouble? Hobby Radio offers professional RC repair modifications make RIC equipment produced last 25 years Complete system service battery pack servos vibration testing new frequency change etc Also R/Cer likes do-it-yourself Hobby Radio Volume 142 page journal including diagrams charts detailed modifications written simple understandable text Send $1995 Hobby Radio 401 Lillian Rd Wilson NC 27893 legal size SASE price list complete services YOUR R/C SPECIALIST teve Saugers Lockheed Orion has com pletely detailed cabin cockpit Interior some visible through windows door swings open authen tic hinges reveal typewriter inside plane flown Detroit News 30s * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine Replacement inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 inserts Coarse Cat No 204 Pk/2 Inserts Fine FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP May 1988 43 IcZ22ZZI Water FIying/Westwood Continued page 101 counter local hobby shop ponder ing what airplane will make best float conversion Most trainer models have wing loadings 18 oz per sq ft Adding floats will raise value about 23 25% crease assuming theres enough pow er pussycat just turned real tiger dont need tiger just yet perhaps will help know right wing load ing start recommend 20 oz per sq ft reason figure corresponds stall speed 20 mph maximum lift coefficient 12 assumed Reynolds numbers 12 about can expect results what call 20/20 machine just average power 20/20 models will jump off water less 100 ft usually around 50 no wind Add little headwind liftoff will right bird comes up step pAN5pAC Impervious Exhaust Products Eliminate Burned Up & Blown Out Silicone 1000/0 SatIsfaction Guaranteed Money Back SEND 450 per 5/B ID Coupler or55aper3/4ID DANA AEROSPACE CORP 1110 E 5th St rior WI 54880 140 Model Aviation MASTER AIRSCREW Back hobby shop look box es behind counter mentally add 25% stated flying weight compute wing loading four prob ably will jump right out Sig Cub Kadet Senior Eagle 63 Telemaster 40 last really comes Hobby Lob might hobby shop too Cub Eagle both need extra 30% vertical fin area other two will float right out box ll almost Hopefully have provided enough good stuff get down water ma chine will fly well enough win fun fly events get hooked float fly ing water site boat youll find whole lot easier land flyingand cleaner too sincere desire help add water flying site inventory ease pressure existing land facili ties Lets go F When responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation TacticalNNVi HighA IKit Includes II Mach ne Cut ISanded Balsa Ply II Foam Parts Full S ze Rolled Plans Instruct Gu de Necessary Hardware Specifications wingspan 44 Weight 9A bs Power RK-740 ft PO Box 224071 1900 Houston TX shipping 713621-1462 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 43 tip wood strip end wood strip resting against panel beneath instrument dial image will centered within frame photo roll Just wind film shoot No need look through viewfinder image film will exact scale model exposure After film developed have contact prints made proof prints roll readymade instrument faces favored film Kodak Tri-X system provides prints highest pos sible definition because no enlargement steps process requires camera lens quite close focusing capability can used model scales up including quarter-scale thing remember three-inch dial /3 -scale larger 35mm film frame procedure color prints local processor places camera farther away panel because prints enlarged about 37 times original negative size jumbo prints Continuing example -scale model three-inch-diameter instrument would like diameter print 60 image waxed paper ground glass should 60 -- 37 16-in-diameter exercise math intended arrive dimension will produce proper scale ratio Measure camera-to-subject dis tance image size load camera color film proceed take photos air plane distance using wood strip spacing use steel tape exposure wood strip will show up print always underneath instrument minimize direct reflections glass cov ering instrument face lower camera slightly line sight isnt right angles glass using wood strip helps have painted flat black Wearing dark clothing helps keep photographer Out reflections also take photos stand ing outside cockpit Reflections glass arent really serious since present view instru ment panel anyway Reflections can elimi nated using polarizing filter either black-and-white color systems described lens best adapted wide angle employ 35mm focal length has minimum focusing distance nine inches color process wide angle lens brings camera up close panel seat backs airplane dont interfere foregoing necessary pro ducing instrument faces correct airplane being modeled panel itself can made 062-in styrene sheet holes cut instruments have painting pan els same black crackle spray can 10 years Some instruments have bezel surrounding face Make sliced tubing strips aluminum wrapped around dowel bezel glued hole instrument face photo print glued back panel prints made glossy paper illusion glass face enhance appearance clear plastic sheet can sandwiched between face panel set plastic discs bezels add depth instrument face make Continued page 142 &4ntique Series High Performance Propeller Distinctive Shape new Antique Series features undercambered turbo-style blades distinctive scimitar shape series specially designed 60 120 two four stroke applica tions Made high visibility gold glass-filled nylon modeler looking quality high performance Sizes 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 TOLED THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION APRIL 8 9 10 1988 FRIDAY9amto6pm SATURDAY9amto6pm SUNDAY9 am 430 pm TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO ADVANCED TICKETS may ordered sending self-addressed business size 41/sx9V2 envelope TICKETS 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 481 74 orders above 5 tickets must include extra postage US orders must include 25 cents per order handling charge foreign orders must include 50 cents per order handling charge need send addressed envelope will provide necessary postage Include check money order US funds made payable Weak Signals R/C Club Ticket prices $400 per day adults $100 per day children 12 under Please specify number Deadline ticket orders March 31 1988 sales final non-refundable orders will returned mid-March have included adequate postage will also contain program TICKFTSAREALSOA VAILABLEA T THE DOOR Will Have Traditional Saturday Night Auction COMPETITION CLASSES NON-MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PRECISION SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PATTERN PLANE SPORT MONO-PLANE non-scale models SPORT 81-PLANE non-scale models OLD TIMER FREE FLIGHT R/C ASSIST R/C SAILPLANE non-scale models HELICOPTER R/C CAR COMPETITION BOAT MILITARY SCALE BOAT PLEASURE POWER BOAT WORKING VESSEL-UNARMED pointer s sliver sluminum Note struments use color bsnds designste critical sreas indicstion black-and-white pho tos use artists oil colors tiny brush add color Color photos probably will need addition Switches nay-coin radio can simulated bits styrene wire Photos made earlier useful reproduce parts proper size multitude details represents much effort obtain authentic instrument panel time spent has always proved worthwhile have seen seasoned pilots lying tummies look ing cockpit Scale models calling out identification instruments name radio communication equipment several models have installed working controls cockpit stick rudder pe dals can largely lost cause because no will see action unless transmitter used operate servos zealous specta tor tried move surfaces control stick succeeded breaking stick cause servos offer too much resistance mo tion feature isnt easily achieved aileron servo remotely located such wing cabin monoplane separate servo just move stick wasteful Seat cushions also attract eye represent leather use real thingvery thin leather gleaned lining old purse procured local Goodwill store leather stretched over bits plastic foam balsa framework too tightly cushions quite often somewhat wrinkled Bob Underwood famous Hiperbipe stripped emulsion numerous color photos upholstery full-size plane reprints needed enough material simulate gaudy multicolored upholstery cushions inside door panels cabin interior absolutely stun ning Seat belts can simple some airplanes two-part clasp used passenger airplanes can formed thin aluminum fastened bits heavy ribbon borrowed family sew ing basket Velcro fastens belt ends seat frame dummy pilot secured belt can quickly removed seat itself also chored Velcro easy access space ben eath servos located out sight models pilot stuffed mod els receiver secured seat belt Velcro points up problems mod els interior cluttered scale detail Space RC equipment becomes scarce classic ex ample cockpit space well used Joe McCol lums Volksplane Servos secreted within pilot operate arms legs move stick rudder pedals fly model pilot accurate miniature Joe himself some own hair World-class models like leave us feeling somehow inadequate Cabin-type airplanes may have soft cloth head liner side panels have found way simulate fabric actually adding other layer material balsa cabin roof sidewalls coated white glue given coating flocking material sold hobby shops imitation grass railroad layouts available several hues depend ing upon whether grass green brown tan tan-colored grass closely matched prototypes cloth interior Open-cockpit types need pilots seat very lightweight presentable seat can made balsa base sheet aluminum wrap around back made litho-plate Balsa legs ex tend floor Velcro fastening quick removal gentle pull seat out way access cockpit floor also removable access control linkages hidden underneath throttle quadrant levers throttle mixture can made aluminum strip balsa blocks aluminum tube pushrods leading forward An exposed fire extinguisher another items ordinarily visible inside cockpit made polished brass tube wire handle top Take note scuff plates floor protect carpeting floor plywood constant wear pilots heels rudder pedals Other items found fuel selector valve han dles emergency locator transmitter ELT its short whip antenna aircraft registration certificate warning placards cockpit gins appear cluttered should open-cockpit edging copy found prototype often its leather stitched place Soft leather will wrap around edge Cement RC-56 glue Doors open realistically should hinged latched prototype Tiny brass hinges found hobby shops cater dollhouse builders thriving hobby offers items can find applications Scale air craft door substantial rigidity can made litho-plate forms well cuts warp ing worked properly cutting edges window openings scored X-Acto VINTAGE It-C PLANS 5CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A CATALINA 9FT WING SPAN Al RIBS 6 FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS TIC ENGCOWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6T WING SPAN MODEL POY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $ 1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $300 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLE VILLE MICH 48111 USA 142 Model Aviation #ii BLADES $895 per 100 Dellvereci Check MO Visa MC Berkeley Trading Co PO Box 26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 K 304/258-2773 presented Weak Signals R/C Club Toledo Ohio ELECTRIC Buzz skies search RED BARON DSCs neat lift le stand-way-off scale model famous WNI fighter take-offs aerobatics touch goes 40 span 276 sq area beauly 6 7 cells Simple quick build precut fuselage sides tail feathers combo includes DSC HYPERTHRUST 075 motor fused switch harness tamiya connector pro peller adaptor propeller kit zc 30 amperes meter determine current draw motor/propeller combination PAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 i oRPoRATIoN blade partway through Complete cut gently bending along score line will crack cleanly Touch up slight burrs fine file sharply formed edges clamp sheet tween two hardwood blocks edge extend ing Push protruding edge another wood block will bend sharply 900 angle process can carried around outer edges door Brace internally balsa cemented aluminum RC-56 per manent somewhat elastic bond Window frames made strips litho plate provide secure mounting clear acetate Plexiglas windows Litho-plate aluminum primed painting automotive finishing materials use Ditzler lacquer primer surfacer DZL-32 light gray metal can finished type paint includ ing dope has no problem peeling complete cockpit have seen Mick Reeves Fournier RF-4 Built 14-scale model large enough repro duce detail great authenticity instru ment panel all-time classic having instru ments operational Tip model turn bank shifts should Blow pilot tube airspeed indicator needle swings authentically rudder pedals have wear marks pilots shoe soles dummy pilot has hair Micks head earphones actually pick up radio signals BBC detail precisely reproduced exact scale proper location result concerted effort over long period Mick Fournier rewarded 1978 welldeserved FAT World Championship fu sure other competitors must measured immaculate Scale model RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 45 AMA withdrew least temporarily its bid host 1989 F3B World Championships US could make statement about way rules concerning winches Specif ically John Worth believed fliersupplied winches caused severe drain contest organizers Don spelled out much bet ter idea organizer-supplied tension-limiting de vices dont want get too much gadget such Don suggests could sim ple standardized contestants could make own practice using own winches home contestant must able practice exact winch system motor drum line turnaround etc will use champs because plane launch systems have exactly matched Another very interesting piece issue number eight-page small print letter 87 Team Manager Phil Renaud must read ing clubs other groups contemplating start ing own F3B program suggestion Phil made establish sort Division II F3B flying country maximum wing loading 12 oz/sq ft think has great merit Phil says would effec tively separate European heavy metal airplanes like straight-wing Sagitta Camano Andante Antares limit amount ballast can put Class II airplane can see advantages two-phase ap proach F3B flying would include lower cost broader appeal place fliers get feet wet real F3B competition Also issue number letter Rich Spicer describing some ideas arising champs piece John Wyss sheet foam wings veneering woodie ma hogany pine veneer intended furniture trade 1988 F3B qualifications fact sheet entry form doesnt sound like moneys worth dont know what New Sailplane Robbe Have heard new AS W-24 Standard Class Sailplane made Alexander Schleicher Company Pop penhausen West Germany Well its just out Robbe has ARF Scale model already original very snazzy-looking all-glass ship T-tail Perhaps distinctive feature bulged-out pilots compartment rounded line bottom canopy model has 35-meter 137-in span 973-sq-in area robust 124-oz flying weight works out wing loading 163 oz/sq ft suggests model would better suited heavier-air Slope flying light-air thermaling An interesting feature Quabeck HQ-30/13-10-13 airfoil HQ Airfoils have become very popular F3B frater nity first production kit Ive seen using Construction usual Robbe prac tice unbreakable Plura plastic fuselage balsa-sheeted foam wings tail surfaces balsa parts require covering plastic film polypropylene type bestsee Lee Murrays ar ticle Februarys Model Aviation kit lists $27995 full-color 210-page Robbe cata log may obtained sending $5 Robbe Mod elsport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 Robbe German full line model manufacturers its catalog ad dition Gliders youll see Power planes boats Continued page 146 May1988 143 Special Combo Price $4795
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 42, 43, 140, 142, 143
COCKPIT INTERIORS AMA Sport Scale mles specify judges ignore cockpit detail scoring gives competition modeler excuse Omit such detail However 95% Scale models constructed never see Operating control sticks rudder pedals Bob Wischers Piel Beryl move tune contest control surfaces rear pilot stuffed radio receiver front pilot servo Its fact real Scale models have both ex- connectors instruments made photo process described months tenor interior detailing completed text Lever right operates hook latches canopy pictures author Left Instrument panel Bob Underwoods Hiperbipe adorned myriad tiny screws fastening component Colorful upholstery door made emulsion color photo has map pocket Seat frame cushions exact copies original Under wood AMA Technical Director Right Instrument bezels aluminum rings Wischers Emeraude Note Narco radio left coiled microphone cord center canopy slides slots square brass tube tracks instruments photographs Left The simple panel cockpit 1927 Douglas comparatively easy duplicate model sizes Note throttle quadrant leverswith pushrods extending toward engine fuel selector handles Rudder bar stick move servos Right Leather seats featured Wischers Ryan SCW Everything visible can dismantled service including windshield panel seats cabin floor two control sticks have hand brake lever between Floor carpeting protected pilots heels aluminum plates 42 Model Aviation Rado Conoi Scale Bob Dolly Wischer 5-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafleld WI 53018 cockpit mark serious dedicated Scale modelers concern reproducing air craft nothing omitted Pride workmanship also contributes urge reproduce possi ble details course leads old adage about Scale model never really being finished missing details 20-plus Scale models currently collection real problem detailing aircrafts inte rior lack information Photos alone can helpful need accuracy isnt satisfied least few hard dimensions estab lish proportions three-view drawings somewhat lacking respect best source information privileged climb cockpit camera tape measure Pencil pad also requirements Memory alone doesnt serve us arent blessed photographic memories help reproduce model parts later date own efforts Scale modeling crude pen cil sketches dimensions last word getting everything proper position correct size Using steel tape measure full-size aircraft will often reveal inaccuracies respected three-view drawings Given opportunity choose would prefer dimen sions piece Scale model cockpit interior no exception single visible item cockpit focal point intense viewer interest strument panel Instrument faces can pur chased depending upon model scale some times approximate correct size representa tion what really panel preference whenever possible gain access cockpit photograph individual strument well switches navigational aids other items camera used ordinary 35mm singlelens reflex Starting known dimensiona three-inch-diameter instrument scale ratio examplethen instrument face model should % 60-in-diameter place piece ground glass waxed paper cameras open back film position set exposure bulb position shutter will remain open aim lens three-inch-diameter object such cardboard disc focus lens object move camera toward away object until image ground glass 60-in-diameter helps viewing back camera shielded extraneous light measure distance object some fixed point camera such tripod socket make wood strip length fasten tri pod socket -20 screw standard cameras focus lens Continued page 140 $225 $225 $195 $195 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Add 75 shippingMichigan residents add 4% sales tax Bru Line Industries Inc PO Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 HOBBY I-- II 919 291-8348 RADIO Radio trouble? 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Cub Kadet Senior Eagle 63 Telemaster 40 last really comes Hobby Lob might hobby shop too Cub Eagle both need extra 30% vertical fin area other two will float right out box ll almost Hopefully have provided enough good stuff get down water ma chine will fly well enough win fun fly events get hooked float fly ing water site boat youll find whole lot easier land flyingand cleaner too sincere desire help add water flying site inventory ease pressure existing land facili ties Lets go F When responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation TacticalNNVi HighA IKit Includes II Mach ne Cut ISanded Balsa Ply II Foam Parts Full S ze Rolled Plans Instruct Gu de Necessary Hardware Specifications wingspan 44 Weight 9A bs Power RK-740 ft PO Box 224071 1900 Houston TX shipping 713621-1462 RC Scale/Wischers Continued page 43 tip wood strip end wood strip resting against panel beneath instrument dial image will centered within frame photo roll Just wind film shoot No need look through viewfinder image film will exact scale model exposure After film developed have contact prints made proof prints roll readymade instrument faces favored film Kodak Tri-X system provides prints highest pos sible definition because no enlargement steps process requires camera lens quite close focusing capability can used model scales up including quarter-scale thing remember three-inch dial /3 -scale larger 35mm film frame procedure color prints local processor places camera farther away panel because prints enlarged about 37 times original negative size jumbo prints Continuing example -scale model three-inch-diameter instrument would like diameter print 60 image waxed paper ground glass should 60 -- 37 16-in-diameter exercise math intended arrive dimension will produce proper scale ratio Measure camera-to-subject dis tance image size load camera color film proceed take photos air plane distance using wood strip spacing use steel tape exposure wood strip will show up print always underneath instrument minimize direct reflections glass cov ering instrument face lower camera slightly line sight isnt right angles glass using wood strip helps have painted flat black Wearing dark clothing helps keep photographer Out reflections also take photos stand ing outside cockpit Reflections glass arent really serious since present view instru ment panel anyway Reflections can elimi nated using polarizing filter either black-and-white color systems described lens best adapted wide angle employ 35mm focal length has minimum focusing distance nine inches color process wide angle lens brings camera up close panel seat backs airplane dont interfere foregoing necessary pro ducing instrument faces correct airplane being modeled panel itself can made 062-in styrene sheet holes cut instruments have painting pan els same black crackle spray can 10 years Some instruments have bezel surrounding face Make sliced tubing strips aluminum wrapped around dowel bezel glued hole instrument face photo print glued back panel prints made glossy paper illusion glass face enhance appearance clear plastic sheet can sandwiched between face panel set plastic discs bezels add depth instrument face make Continued page 142 &4ntique Series High Performance Propeller Distinctive Shape new Antique Series features undercambered turbo-style blades distinctive scimitar shape series specially designed 60 120 two four stroke applica tions Made high visibility gold glass-filled nylon modeler looking quality high performance Sizes 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 TOLED THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION APRIL 8 9 10 1988 FRIDAY9amto6pm SATURDAY9amto6pm SUNDAY9 am 430 pm TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO ADVANCED TICKETS may ordered sending self-addressed business size 41/sx9V2 envelope TICKETS 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 481 74 orders above 5 tickets must include extra postage US orders must include 25 cents per order handling charge foreign orders must include 50 cents per order handling charge need send addressed envelope will provide necessary postage Include check money order US funds made payable Weak Signals R/C Club Ticket prices $400 per day adults $100 per day children 12 under Please specify number Deadline ticket orders March 31 1988 sales final non-refundable orders will returned mid-March have included adequate postage will also contain program TICKFTSAREALSOA VAILABLEA T THE DOOR Will Have Traditional Saturday Night Auction COMPETITION CLASSES NON-MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PRECISION SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PATTERN PLANE SPORT MONO-PLANE non-scale models SPORT 81-PLANE non-scale models OLD TIMER FREE FLIGHT R/C ASSIST R/C SAILPLANE non-scale models HELICOPTER R/C CAR COMPETITION BOAT MILITARY SCALE BOAT PLEASURE POWER BOAT WORKING VESSEL-UNARMED pointer s sliver sluminum Note struments use color bsnds designste critical sreas indicstion black-and-white pho tos use artists oil colors tiny brush add color Color photos probably will need addition Switches nay-coin radio can simulated bits styrene wire Photos made earlier useful reproduce parts proper size multitude details represents much effort obtain authentic instrument panel time spent has always proved worthwhile have seen seasoned pilots lying tummies look ing cockpit Scale models calling out identification instruments name radio communication equipment several models have installed working controls cockpit stick rudder pe dals can largely lost cause because no will see action unless transmitter used operate servos zealous specta tor tried move surfaces control stick succeeded breaking stick cause servos offer too much resistance mo tion feature isnt easily achieved aileron servo remotely located such wing cabin monoplane separate servo just move stick wasteful Seat cushions also attract eye represent leather use real thingvery thin leather gleaned lining old purse procured local Goodwill store leather stretched over bits plastic foam balsa framework too tightly cushions quite often somewhat wrinkled Bob Underwood famous Hiperbipe stripped emulsion numerous color photos upholstery full-size plane reprints needed enough material simulate gaudy multicolored upholstery cushions inside door panels cabin interior absolutely stun ning Seat belts can simple some airplanes two-part clasp used passenger airplanes can formed thin aluminum fastened bits heavy ribbon borrowed family sew ing basket Velcro fastens belt ends seat frame dummy pilot secured belt can quickly removed seat itself also chored Velcro easy access space ben eath servos located out sight models pilot stuffed mod els receiver secured seat belt Velcro points up problems mod els interior cluttered scale detail Space RC equipment becomes scarce classic ex ample cockpit space well used Joe McCol lums Volksplane Servos secreted within pilot operate arms legs move stick rudder pedals fly model pilot accurate miniature Joe himself some own hair World-class models like leave us feeling somehow inadequate Cabin-type airplanes may have soft cloth head liner side panels have found way simulate fabric actually adding other layer material balsa cabin roof sidewalls coated white glue given coating flocking material sold hobby shops imitation grass railroad layouts available several hues depend ing upon whether grass green brown tan tan-colored grass closely matched prototypes cloth interior Open-cockpit types need pilots seat very lightweight presentable seat can made balsa base sheet aluminum wrap around back made litho-plate Balsa legs ex tend floor Velcro fastening quick removal gentle pull seat out way access cockpit floor also removable access control linkages hidden underneath throttle quadrant levers throttle mixture can made aluminum strip balsa blocks aluminum tube pushrods leading forward An exposed fire extinguisher another items ordinarily visible inside cockpit made polished brass tube wire handle top Take note scuff plates floor protect carpeting floor plywood constant wear pilots heels rudder pedals Other items found fuel selector valve han dles emergency locator transmitter ELT its short whip antenna aircraft registration certificate warning placards cockpit gins appear cluttered should open-cockpit edging copy found prototype often its leather stitched place Soft leather will wrap around edge Cement RC-56 glue Doors open realistically should hinged latched prototype Tiny brass hinges found hobby shops cater dollhouse builders thriving hobby offers items can find applications Scale air craft door substantial rigidity can made litho-plate forms well cuts warp ing worked properly cutting edges window openings scored X-Acto VINTAGE It-C PLANS 5CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A CATALINA 9FT WING SPAN Al RIBS 6 FULL PORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS TIC ENGCOWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6T WING SPAN MODEL POY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $ 1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $300 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLE VILLE MICH 48111 USA 142 Model Aviation #ii BLADES $895 per 100 Dellvereci Check MO Visa MC Berkeley Trading Co PO Box 26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 K 304/258-2773 presented Weak Signals R/C Club Toledo Ohio ELECTRIC Buzz skies search RED BARON DSCs neat lift le stand-way-off scale model famous WNI fighter take-offs aerobatics touch goes 40 span 276 sq area beauly 6 7 cells Simple quick build precut fuselage sides tail feathers combo includes DSC HYPERTHRUST 075 motor fused switch harness tamiya connector pro peller adaptor propeller kit zc 30 amperes meter determine current draw motor/propeller combination PAVEY675 TOWER LANE YSTEMS WEST CHESTER PA 19380 i oRPoRATIoN blade partway through Complete cut gently bending along score line will crack cleanly Touch up slight burrs fine file sharply formed edges clamp sheet tween two hardwood blocks edge extend ing Push protruding edge another wood block will bend sharply 900 angle process can carried around outer edges door Brace internally balsa cemented aluminum RC-56 per manent somewhat elastic bond Window frames made strips litho plate provide secure mounting clear acetate Plexiglas windows Litho-plate aluminum primed painting automotive finishing materials use Ditzler lacquer primer surfacer DZL-32 light gray metal can finished type paint includ ing dope has no problem peeling complete cockpit have seen Mick Reeves Fournier RF-4 Built 14-scale model large enough repro duce detail great authenticity instru ment panel all-time classic having instru ments operational Tip model turn bank shifts should Blow pilot tube airspeed indicator needle swings authentically rudder pedals have wear marks pilots shoe soles dummy pilot has hair Micks head earphones actually pick up radio signals BBC detail precisely reproduced exact scale proper location result concerted effort over long period Mick Fournier rewarded 1978 welldeserved FAT World Championship fu sure other competitors must measured immaculate Scale model RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 45 AMA withdrew least temporarily its bid host 1989 F3B World Championships US could make statement about way rules concerning winches Specif ically John Worth believed fliersupplied winches caused severe drain contest organizers Don spelled out much bet ter idea organizer-supplied tension-limiting de vices dont want get too much gadget such Don suggests could sim ple standardized contestants could make own practice using own winches home contestant must able practice exact winch system motor drum line turnaround etc will use champs because plane launch systems have exactly matched Another very interesting piece issue number eight-page small print letter 87 Team Manager Phil Renaud must read ing clubs other groups contemplating start ing own F3B program suggestion Phil made establish sort Division II F3B flying country maximum wing loading 12 oz/sq ft think has great merit Phil says would effec tively separate European heavy metal airplanes like straight-wing Sagitta Camano Andante Antares limit amount ballast can put Class II airplane can see advantages two-phase ap proach F3B flying would include lower cost broader appeal place fliers get feet wet real F3B competition Also issue number letter Rich Spicer describing some ideas arising champs piece John Wyss sheet foam wings veneering woodie ma hogany pine veneer intended furniture trade 1988 F3B qualifications fact sheet entry form doesnt sound like moneys worth dont know what New Sailplane Robbe Have heard new AS W-24 Standard Class Sailplane made Alexander Schleicher Company Pop penhausen West Germany Well its just out Robbe has ARF Scale model already original very snazzy-looking all-glass ship T-tail Perhaps distinctive feature bulged-out pilots compartment rounded line bottom canopy model has 35-meter 137-in span 973-sq-in area robust 124-oz flying weight works out wing loading 163 oz/sq ft suggests model would better suited heavier-air Slope flying light-air thermaling An interesting feature Quabeck HQ-30/13-10-13 airfoil HQ Airfoils have become very popular F3B frater nity first production kit Ive seen using Construction usual Robbe prac tice unbreakable Plura plastic fuselage balsa-sheeted foam wings tail surfaces balsa parts require covering plastic film polypropylene type bestsee Lee Murrays ar ticle Februarys Model Aviation kit lists $27995 full-color 210-page Robbe cata log may obtained sending $5 Robbe Mod elsport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 Robbe German full line model manufacturers its catalog ad dition Gliders youll see Power planes boats Continued page 146 May1988 143 Special Combo Price $4795