FOR NEWCOMERS Scale experienced veterans alike documenting model de ciding youll finish occupy big part modeling time find researching sub ject aircraft obtaining color chips locat ing quality photos full-scale aircraft its various details hardest challeng ing yet fun part Scale project other task gives great personal sat isfaction finishing painting model youre experienced Scale modeler youve probably developed painting technique works well have list finishing materials satisfies What Id like provide article some personal insights guidance new-comers Maybe somewhere along line experienced Scale modeler will also read something can learn Paint schemes Civilian aircraft typically have simple paint schemes layouts has go local airport verify state ment other hand military-type color schemes can present whole range problems Scale modeler civilian aircraft paints used full-size subject easily ob tained either owner aircraft hangar operations/maintenance personnel airport its stored Getting color chips manufacturer paint usu ally easy task little cost involved fact owners aware reproduc ing pride joy miniature will usu ally go out way help Youll probably obtain photos color chips can ever use Military aircraft however usually camouflaged certain colors schemes easy duplicate getting informa tion subject coloring markings can real chore anyone warbird has recently restored anyone ask tidbit information suggestion could pass fellow Scale modelers would probably Find out what paint colors used ac tual aircraft best obtain au thentic color chips finishing time will looking chips mix paint As re search sources colors markings would like make few suggestions feel se rious modeler should have library first source Federal Color Guide No 595 obtain write Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 call 1-202/7833238 place order phone inexpen sive publication contains hundreds 1 x /2-in color chips marked color name reference numbereg USAF & USN olive drab shade 41 D 595 No 34087 36 Model Aviation Radio Cono Scale John Guenther Rt 3 Box 297A Borden IN 47106 Jeff Foleys Me-i 09-GB Correct color mixing along realistic weathering add fidel ity fine Scale model Accurate documentation really helped building process Guenthers Fw-190-D9 Black 12 Luftwaffe Painting Guide Color Chart JR Smith et al Kookaburra Technical Publications documented beautiful contest veteran Tom Czikks Douglas SBD-5 defensive position back open subtle weathering over accurate front-line color scheme aircraft serving Pacific quite realistic opinion best readily available guides German aircraft colors WW II Official Monogram Painting Guide German Aircraft 1935-1945 Monogram Aviation Publi cations Boylston MAtel 1-617/869-6836 publication costs $35 $40 contains nu merous high-quality photos color ac tual subject aircraft Along photos 2 x 2-in authenticated color chips best have seen thus far British aircraft would have British Aviation Colors WW II vol 3 book re tails $1795 believe USAF Museum Dayton OH can provide copy got CL friend Jack Sheeks India napolis IN want write RAF Mu seum Hendon London England NW9 5LL know have copy because thats first saw book save space time wont mention French Japanese Italian Russian equivalents will send sources send SASE address given top column Now lets get finishing portion article before editor says Gear down Finishes Epoxy paints Everyone seems have favor ite two-part Hobbypoxy brand dont find mixing color catalyst nutsance although did take some practice Sunday sport planes get right amount gloss lack models Pettit Paint Co Inc 36 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 makers Hobbypoxy paint publishes its paints military scale color formulas chart will give modeler exact match color chips mentioned publica tions above Write Pettit Paints ask its cur rent free publication sure include SASE About paint like way provides tough skin model makes fuel-proof well its ability thinned down ap plied lightly weight savings yet still have ex cellent covering ability Acrylic enamel have found acrylics tend harder work given arent very compatible certain covering materials surfaces thus give poor bonding cases also tend experience possess poor covering ability requiring lot paint make surface opaque youre finishing Scale job FAI competition finished model weight important dont need excess paint model Butyrate dope stuff us gan modeling careers also traditional common paint material found hobby shops todays RC CL Scale mod els dope has poor covering power/ability after thinning requires extra paint air plane get opaque surface means extra weight just proper color density Dope also has bad habit drying too fast unless re tarder added another task master learning mix stuff Bonding ten less satisfactory dope used over certain covering materials surfaces Dope however readily available local air ports substantial savings over hobby shop costs because common paint material full-size aircraft can get larger quan tities Lacquers have never much luck Continued page 146 L SIE1NS0RGHUM The standard others have measured years 3 Allow sheeting foam core dry completely usually takes 30 45 minutes 4 After allowing both surfaces dry completely place sheeting position press down firmly adheres two surfaces permanently Thats DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 a 513 738 1576 513 738-0152 Leader small Airfoil Technology Spinners New Master Airscrew series spinners four sizes Featuring aluminum backplate true Available black red sizes 1..$325 2375 2..425 475 See Hobby Dealer MASTER AIRSCREW propellers accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 3219 Monier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 September 1989 37 t tilt tt\ Hiit \t 1~ ing cones made red black engineering grade nylon strength resist starter burn spinners have excellent balance custom fit Master Airscrew propellers HERES UNIQUE TIME PIECE THAT FEATURES FAMILIAR FACE THE ALTIMETER WALL CLOCK Perfect den office Quality quartz movement Full 1 year warranty Four other models available Horizon clock DG clock VOR clock & Airspeed thermometer DEALER ENQUIRIES WELCOME SEND CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER FOR $3995 UPS TY AIRUNE SUPPLY CO 98-116 PINELLAS BAYWAY TIERRA VERDE FLORIDA 33715 TO ORDER TOLL FREE 1-8008482739 FLORIDA RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 143 called Positioning relates figure placed box Positioning er rors deduct points raw score order mitigate favorite son judging practices observed certain Eastern Bloc judges world competitions raw scores next subjected IAC/Tarasov/Bauer-Long TBL statistical averaging system produce contestants Final Score Yes requires desktop computerand somebody knowledge able run havent already read AMA 1988-89 Competition Regulations handbook aka rule book available request AMA HQ wont know much above already exists AMA competition Take word FAI-CAT represents logical exten sion ofnot replacement forthe AMAs book Let close Final Word quoted IAC Official Contest Rules conclusion remember Judge expected grade against standard perfection performance aircraft difficulty performing fig ure basis personal experience given type aircraft considered formulating grade 'Do afraid find fault competitors flying regardless name reputation As Judge job responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation Soft Mount/Berman Continued page 35 ing improvised clampan overleaf onto firewall rimwas fastened blind nuts eight 2-56 x -in Du-Bro No 311 socket head bolts installation proved entirely adequate strong 61 ABC engine secured aluminum mount 6-32 hard ware 4-40 bolts through soft firewall Vibration dampening does help avert metal fa tigue careful crush rubber diaphragm gently snugging up bolts overtight ening Secured nylon-insert locking nuts 4-40 bolts should still turn against some resistance fully tightened Kaos installation %2-in ply clamp ing frame couldnt inserted firewall cavity due nacelle taper triangular rein forcing gussets solve little dilemma frame sawed diagonally across corners creating very maneuverable segmented member Assembly mount otherwise fully completed fuselage proved bit like brain surgery Use fine ball-end hex drivers must bolts perfect hex cavity Ac tually want brain surgeon next life anyway what harm early start know its later think Theres always something new old bag tricks couple samples Mr Mod recommends 1 Receiver antenna fastening Drill A6-dia hole through vertical stab hole angled rearward Feed end antenna through hole install 3/16-in-long piece 050 heat shrink tubing Nothing could neater 2 perfect propping device I-ft-long length automobile heater hose Since started using Ive probably saved myself dozen bruised fingers wouldve received through leather gloves RC Scale/Guenther Continued page 37 type paint although did use once CL Scale Mustang seemed work well short life model Someone told doesnt hold up well glow fuel surface paint easily marred using lacquer paints wooden sculpture bases Ive made can say takes long time dry thoroughly Polyurethanes Although dont currently use type paint appears popular types around today Polyurethanes seem give good surface coverage too much weight buildup paint surface tough Glow fuel doesnt seem affect properly cured paint surface colors retain brilliance over long time Several brands market some best can found local auto paint store am familiar Vitra-Gard brand made Elliot Paint Varnish Company Chicago IL 60624 As can quickly see completing Scale model proper finish colors volved meets eye suppose reason some modelers shy away Scale Im drawn category own BEETLESuperStar 60 SPIC L34@TH SV/WHO AREA 790 SQ IN/SPAN S7ANGE 10 c& SPEC La4G1H SOVWNG AREA 821 SQ R4/sP*4 sr/NQNE 10 c BASIC KIT $150PREBUILT KIT $395READY TO FINISH KIT $595 FUUEIAGE FOAM CORE FAC1VRYSHRE1IDHONFYVOMBWNO ~ mCLL0ES PATTERN TEK~J 146 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/09
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 146
FOR NEWCOMERS Scale experienced veterans alike documenting model de ciding youll finish occupy big part modeling time find researching sub ject aircraft obtaining color chips locat ing quality photos full-scale aircraft its various details hardest challeng ing yet fun part Scale project other task gives great personal sat isfaction finishing painting model youre experienced Scale modeler youve probably developed painting technique works well have list finishing materials satisfies What Id like provide article some personal insights guidance new-comers Maybe somewhere along line experienced Scale modeler will also read something can learn Paint schemes Civilian aircraft typically have simple paint schemes layouts has go local airport verify state ment other hand military-type color schemes can present whole range problems Scale modeler civilian aircraft paints used full-size subject easily ob tained either owner aircraft hangar operations/maintenance personnel airport its stored Getting color chips manufacturer paint usu ally easy task little cost involved fact owners aware reproduc ing pride joy miniature will usu ally go out way help Youll probably obtain photos color chips can ever use Military aircraft however usually camouflaged certain colors schemes easy duplicate getting informa tion subject coloring markings can real chore anyone warbird has recently restored anyone ask tidbit information suggestion could pass fellow Scale modelers would probably Find out what paint colors used ac tual aircraft best obtain au thentic color chips finishing time will looking chips mix paint As re search sources colors markings would like make few suggestions feel se rious modeler should have library first source Federal Color Guide No 595 obtain write Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 call 1-202/7833238 place order phone inexpen sive publication contains hundreds 1 x /2-in color chips marked color name reference numbereg USAF & USN olive drab shade 41 D 595 No 34087 36 Model Aviation Radio Cono Scale John Guenther Rt 3 Box 297A Borden IN 47106 Jeff Foleys Me-i 09-GB Correct color mixing along realistic weathering add fidel ity fine Scale model Accurate documentation really helped building process Guenthers Fw-190-D9 Black 12 Luftwaffe Painting Guide Color Chart JR Smith et al Kookaburra Technical Publications documented beautiful contest veteran Tom Czikks Douglas SBD-5 defensive position back open subtle weathering over accurate front-line color scheme aircraft serving Pacific quite realistic opinion best readily available guides German aircraft colors WW II Official Monogram Painting Guide German Aircraft 1935-1945 Monogram Aviation Publi cations Boylston MAtel 1-617/869-6836 publication costs $35 $40 contains nu merous high-quality photos color ac tual subject aircraft Along photos 2 x 2-in authenticated color chips best have seen thus far British aircraft would have British Aviation Colors WW II vol 3 book re tails $1795 believe USAF Museum Dayton OH can provide copy got CL friend Jack Sheeks India napolis IN want write RAF Mu seum Hendon London England NW9 5LL know have copy because thats first saw book save space time wont mention French Japanese Italian Russian equivalents will send sources send SASE address given top column Now lets get finishing portion article before editor says Gear down Finishes Epoxy paints Everyone seems have favor ite two-part Hobbypoxy brand dont find mixing color catalyst nutsance although did take some practice Sunday sport planes get right amount gloss lack models Pettit Paint Co Inc 36 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 makers Hobbypoxy paint publishes its paints military scale color formulas chart will give modeler exact match color chips mentioned publica tions above Write Pettit Paints ask its cur rent free publication sure include SASE About paint like way provides tough skin model makes fuel-proof well its ability thinned down ap plied lightly weight savings yet still have ex cellent covering ability Acrylic enamel have found acrylics tend harder work given arent very compatible certain covering materials surfaces thus give poor bonding cases also tend experience possess poor covering ability requiring lot paint make surface opaque youre finishing Scale job FAI competition finished model weight important dont need excess paint model Butyrate dope stuff us gan modeling careers also traditional common paint material found hobby shops todays RC CL Scale mod els dope has poor covering power/ability after thinning requires extra paint air plane get opaque surface means extra weight just proper color density Dope also has bad habit drying too fast unless re tarder added another task master learning mix stuff Bonding ten less satisfactory dope used over certain covering materials surfaces Dope however readily available local air ports substantial savings over hobby shop costs because common paint material full-size aircraft can get larger quan tities Lacquers have never much luck Continued page 146 L SIE1NS0RGHUM The standard others have measured years 3 Allow sheeting foam core dry completely usually takes 30 45 minutes 4 After allowing both surfaces dry completely place sheeting position press down firmly adheres two surfaces permanently Thats DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 a 513 738 1576 513 738-0152 Leader small Airfoil Technology Spinners New Master Airscrew series spinners four sizes Featuring aluminum backplate true Available black red sizes 1..$325 2375 2..425 475 See Hobby Dealer MASTER AIRSCREW propellers accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 3219 Monier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 September 1989 37 t tilt tt\ Hiit \t 1~ ing cones made red black engineering grade nylon strength resist starter burn spinners have excellent balance custom fit Master Airscrew propellers HERES UNIQUE TIME PIECE THAT FEATURES FAMILIAR FACE THE ALTIMETER WALL CLOCK Perfect den office Quality quartz movement Full 1 year warranty Four other models available Horizon clock DG clock VOR clock & Airspeed thermometer DEALER ENQUIRIES WELCOME SEND CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER FOR $3995 UPS TY AIRUNE SUPPLY CO 98-116 PINELLAS BAYWAY TIERRA VERDE FLORIDA 33715 TO ORDER TOLL FREE 1-8008482739 FLORIDA RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 143 called Positioning relates figure placed box Positioning er rors deduct points raw score order mitigate favorite son judging practices observed certain Eastern Bloc judges world competitions raw scores next subjected IAC/Tarasov/Bauer-Long TBL statistical averaging system produce contestants Final Score Yes requires desktop computerand somebody knowledge able run havent already read AMA 1988-89 Competition Regulations handbook aka rule book available request AMA HQ wont know much above already exists AMA competition Take word FAI-CAT represents logical exten sion ofnot replacement forthe AMAs book Let close Final Word quoted IAC Official Contest Rules conclusion remember Judge expected grade against standard perfection performance aircraft difficulty performing fig ure basis personal experience given type aircraft considered formulating grade 'Do afraid find fault competitors flying regardless name reputation As Judge job responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation Soft Mount/Berman Continued page 35 ing improvised clampan overleaf onto firewall rimwas fastened blind nuts eight 2-56 x -in Du-Bro No 311 socket head bolts installation proved entirely adequate strong 61 ABC engine secured aluminum mount 6-32 hard ware 4-40 bolts through soft firewall Vibration dampening does help avert metal fa tigue careful crush rubber diaphragm gently snugging up bolts overtight ening Secured nylon-insert locking nuts 4-40 bolts should still turn against some resistance fully tightened Kaos installation %2-in ply clamp ing frame couldnt inserted firewall cavity due nacelle taper triangular rein forcing gussets solve little dilemma frame sawed diagonally across corners creating very maneuverable segmented member Assembly mount otherwise fully completed fuselage proved bit like brain surgery Use fine ball-end hex drivers must bolts perfect hex cavity Ac tually want brain surgeon next life anyway what harm early start know its later think Theres always something new old bag tricks couple samples Mr Mod recommends 1 Receiver antenna fastening Drill A6-dia hole through vertical stab hole angled rearward Feed end antenna through hole install 3/16-in-long piece 050 heat shrink tubing Nothing could neater 2 perfect propping device I-ft-long length automobile heater hose Since started using Ive probably saved myself dozen bruised fingers wouldve received through leather gloves RC Scale/Guenther Continued page 37 type paint although did use once CL Scale Mustang seemed work well short life model Someone told doesnt hold up well glow fuel surface paint easily marred using lacquer paints wooden sculpture bases Ive made can say takes long time dry thoroughly Polyurethanes Although dont currently use type paint appears popular types around today Polyurethanes seem give good surface coverage too much weight buildup paint surface tough Glow fuel doesnt seem affect properly cured paint surface colors retain brilliance over long time Several brands market some best can found local auto paint store am familiar Vitra-Gard brand made Elliot Paint Varnish Company Chicago IL 60624 As can quickly see completing Scale model proper finish colors volved meets eye suppose reason some modelers shy away Scale Im drawn category own BEETLESuperStar 60 SPIC L34@TH SV/WHO AREA 790 SQ IN/SPAN S7ANGE 10 c& SPEC La4G1H SOVWNG AREA 821 SQ R4/sP*4 sr/NQNE 10 c BASIC KIT $150PREBUILT KIT $395READY TO FINISH KIT $595 FUUEIAGE FOAM CORE FAC1VRYSHRE1IDHONFYVOMBWNO ~ mCLL0ES PATTERN TEK~J 146 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/09
Page Numbers: 36, 37, 146
FOR NEWCOMERS Scale experienced veterans alike documenting model de ciding youll finish occupy big part modeling time find researching sub ject aircraft obtaining color chips locat ing quality photos full-scale aircraft its various details hardest challeng ing yet fun part Scale project other task gives great personal sat isfaction finishing painting model youre experienced Scale modeler youve probably developed painting technique works well have list finishing materials satisfies What Id like provide article some personal insights guidance new-comers Maybe somewhere along line experienced Scale modeler will also read something can learn Paint schemes Civilian aircraft typically have simple paint schemes layouts has go local airport verify state ment other hand military-type color schemes can present whole range problems Scale modeler civilian aircraft paints used full-size subject easily ob tained either owner aircraft hangar operations/maintenance personnel airport its stored Getting color chips manufacturer paint usu ally easy task little cost involved fact owners aware reproduc ing pride joy miniature will usu ally go out way help Youll probably obtain photos color chips can ever use Military aircraft however usually camouflaged certain colors schemes easy duplicate getting informa tion subject coloring markings can real chore anyone warbird has recently restored anyone ask tidbit information suggestion could pass fellow Scale modelers would probably Find out what paint colors used ac tual aircraft best obtain au thentic color chips finishing time will looking chips mix paint As re search sources colors markings would like make few suggestions feel se rious modeler should have library first source Federal Color Guide No 595 obtain write Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 call 1-202/7833238 place order phone inexpen sive publication contains hundreds 1 x /2-in color chips marked color name reference numbereg USAF & USN olive drab shade 41 D 595 No 34087 36 Model Aviation Radio Cono Scale John Guenther Rt 3 Box 297A Borden IN 47106 Jeff Foleys Me-i 09-GB Correct color mixing along realistic weathering add fidel ity fine Scale model Accurate documentation really helped building process Guenthers Fw-190-D9 Black 12 Luftwaffe Painting Guide Color Chart JR Smith et al Kookaburra Technical Publications documented beautiful contest veteran Tom Czikks Douglas SBD-5 defensive position back open subtle weathering over accurate front-line color scheme aircraft serving Pacific quite realistic opinion best readily available guides German aircraft colors WW II Official Monogram Painting Guide German Aircraft 1935-1945 Monogram Aviation Publi cations Boylston MAtel 1-617/869-6836 publication costs $35 $40 contains nu merous high-quality photos color ac tual subject aircraft Along photos 2 x 2-in authenticated color chips best have seen thus far British aircraft would have British Aviation Colors WW II vol 3 book re tails $1795 believe USAF Museum Dayton OH can provide copy got CL friend Jack Sheeks India napolis IN want write RAF Mu seum Hendon London England NW9 5LL know have copy because thats first saw book save space time wont mention French Japanese Italian Russian equivalents will send sources send SASE address given top column Now lets get finishing portion article before editor says Gear down Finishes Epoxy paints Everyone seems have favor ite two-part Hobbypoxy brand dont find mixing color catalyst nutsance although did take some practice Sunday sport planes get right amount gloss lack models Pettit Paint Co Inc 36 Pine Street Rockaway NJ 07866 makers Hobbypoxy paint publishes its paints military scale color formulas chart will give modeler exact match color chips mentioned publica tions above Write Pettit Paints ask its cur rent free publication sure include SASE About paint like way provides tough skin model makes fuel-proof well its ability thinned down ap plied lightly weight savings yet still have ex cellent covering ability Acrylic enamel have found acrylics tend harder work given arent very compatible certain covering materials surfaces thus give poor bonding cases also tend experience possess poor covering ability requiring lot paint make surface opaque youre finishing Scale job FAI competition finished model weight important dont need excess paint model Butyrate dope stuff us gan modeling careers also traditional common paint material found hobby shops todays RC CL Scale mod els dope has poor covering power/ability after thinning requires extra paint air plane get opaque surface means extra weight just proper color density Dope also has bad habit drying too fast unless re tarder added another task master learning mix stuff Bonding ten less satisfactory dope used over certain covering materials surfaces Dope however readily available local air ports substantial savings over hobby shop costs because common paint material full-size aircraft can get larger quan tities Lacquers have never much luck Continued page 146 L SIE1NS0RGHUM The standard others have measured years 3 Allow sheeting foam core dry completely usually takes 30 45 minutes 4 After allowing both surfaces dry completely place sheeting position press down firmly adheres two surfaces permanently Thats DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 a 513 738 1576 513 738-0152 Leader small Airfoil Technology Spinners New Master Airscrew series spinners four sizes Featuring aluminum backplate true Available black red sizes 1..$325 2375 2..425 475 See Hobby Dealer MASTER AIRSCREW propellers accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 3219 Monier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 September 1989 37 t tilt tt\ Hiit \t 1~ ing cones made red black engineering grade nylon strength resist starter burn spinners have excellent balance custom fit Master Airscrew propellers HERES UNIQUE TIME PIECE THAT FEATURES FAMILIAR FACE THE ALTIMETER WALL CLOCK Perfect den office Quality quartz movement Full 1 year warranty Four other models available Horizon clock DG clock VOR clock & Airspeed thermometer DEALER ENQUIRIES WELCOME SEND CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER FOR $3995 UPS TY AIRUNE SUPPLY CO 98-116 PINELLAS BAYWAY TIERRA VERDE FLORIDA 33715 TO ORDER TOLL FREE 1-8008482739 FLORIDA RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 143 called Positioning relates figure placed box Positioning er rors deduct points raw score order mitigate favorite son judging practices observed certain Eastern Bloc judges world competitions raw scores next subjected IAC/Tarasov/Bauer-Long TBL statistical averaging system produce contestants Final Score Yes requires desktop computerand somebody knowledge able run havent already read AMA 1988-89 Competition Regulations handbook aka rule book available request AMA HQ wont know much above already exists AMA competition Take word FAI-CAT represents logical exten sion ofnot replacement forthe AMAs book Let close Final Word quoted IAC Official Contest Rules conclusion remember Judge expected grade against standard perfection performance aircraft difficulty performing fig ure basis personal experience given type aircraft considered formulating grade 'Do afraid find fault competitors flying regardless name reputation As Judge job responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation Soft Mount/Berman Continued page 35 ing improvised clampan overleaf onto firewall rimwas fastened blind nuts eight 2-56 x -in Du-Bro No 311 socket head bolts installation proved entirely adequate strong 61 ABC engine secured aluminum mount 6-32 hard ware 4-40 bolts through soft firewall Vibration dampening does help avert metal fa tigue careful crush rubber diaphragm gently snugging up bolts overtight ening Secured nylon-insert locking nuts 4-40 bolts should still turn against some resistance fully tightened Kaos installation %2-in ply clamp ing frame couldnt inserted firewall cavity due nacelle taper triangular rein forcing gussets solve little dilemma frame sawed diagonally across corners creating very maneuverable segmented member Assembly mount otherwise fully completed fuselage proved bit like brain surgery Use fine ball-end hex drivers must bolts perfect hex cavity Ac tually want brain surgeon next life anyway what harm early start know its later think Theres always something new old bag tricks couple samples Mr Mod recommends 1 Receiver antenna fastening Drill A6-dia hole through vertical stab hole angled rearward Feed end antenna through hole install 3/16-in-long piece 050 heat shrink tubing Nothing could neater 2 perfect propping device I-ft-long length automobile heater hose Since started using Ive probably saved myself dozen bruised fingers wouldve received through leather gloves RC Scale/Guenther Continued page 37 type paint although did use once CL Scale Mustang seemed work well short life model Someone told doesnt hold up well glow fuel surface paint easily marred using lacquer paints wooden sculpture bases Ive made can say takes long time dry thoroughly Polyurethanes Although dont currently use type paint appears popular types around today Polyurethanes seem give good surface coverage too much weight buildup paint surface tough Glow fuel doesnt seem affect properly cured paint surface colors retain brilliance over long time Several brands market some best can found local auto paint store am familiar Vitra-Gard brand made Elliot Paint Varnish Company Chicago IL 60624 As can quickly see completing Scale model proper finish colors volved meets eye suppose reason some modelers shy away Scale Im drawn category own BEETLESuperStar 60 SPIC L34@TH SV/WHO AREA 790 SQ IN/SPAN S7ANGE 10 c& SPEC La4G1H SOVWNG AREA 821 SQ R4/sP*4 sr/NQNE 10 c BASIC KIT $150PREBUILT KIT $395READY TO FINISH KIT $595 FUUEIAGE FOAM CORE FAC1VRYSHRE1IDHONFYVOMBWNO ~ mCLL0ES PATTERN TEK~J 146 Model Aviation