FINISHING I recently described column finishing technique have developed over last few years Because amazing re sponse Ive received numerous questions regarding other aspects finishing detailing decided expand subject bit month todays trend toward larger birds lack surface detail otherwise well built model very obvious broad expanse wing panel fuselage side can appear quite plain indeed add few panel lines hatches rivets etc plain area comes life adds unbelievable character project level detail necessity Scale competition noncompetitors can see appreciate difference techniques described duplicating surface detail stressed-skin-type subject such WW II fighters about /5-scale Some information however should transfer other types aircraft well Surface detailing should done models basic finish has applied everything sanded smooth ready painted panel lines come first initial step critical Using documentation guide draw line model everywhere panel line china marker grease pen cil fine point works well smooth sur faces causing damage very fussy place accurately will help later youre positioning markings other details dial caliper flexible ruler calculator handy items performing task doesnt take long see importance building model outline match threeview does run area kitbuilt model has stretched enlarged will have fudge bit best can After completing step go local drafting supply store get couple rolls /-wide metallic vinyl tape Practice applying because stuff tricky handle Go ahead waste few feet long straight lines metallized tape works well because doesnt stretch have lots curves stretching qualities vinyl work best Once feel comfortable have started ap plying try avoid getting fingerprints surface tape will gothe tapes adhe sion isnt great After completing step load up spray gun favorite primer use automotive type mask off areas shouldnt painted gun adjust able turn needle fairly narrow pattern Spray five coats primer over lines al lowing sufficient drying time between 58 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Scale Jeff Foley 3705 Marlin Ct Raleigh NC 27604 beautiful example surface detail FW-190 Rick Hosking Sedans AZ Can imagine model clean surface Dave Piatt master details weathering rows rivets look like discolored streaks Bob Karissons F4F early-eighties vintage Note impression wear around panel lines 1tP3 3A3L3 2tU1 D Ugly Stick designed Phil Kraft alltime favorite ready-to-fly available either 40 60 size wing tail body parts pre-covered brilliant red white black graphics ready final assembly kits constructed entirely balsa ply no foam ude motor mount spinner landing gear wheels fuel tank control rods Specifications Wing span Wing area Length Weight Radio Engine Distributed Hobby Dynamics Distributors PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 Phone 1-217-355-0022 40 size 52 594 sq 44, 80 oz 4 ch 30-45 Available hobby stores everywhere IkILfft / 4105 Fieldsiono Road Champaign ii 01821 primer thoroughly dry wet sand 400-grit paper feather primer tween panel lines Pull off tape after sanding clean adhesive residue out resultant slot As can see primer builds up rather quickly forming nice indented line ones dont look bold prom inent will show up quite well paint ap plied over Thats No magic no secrets tremendous amount work can clined build up lap joints putting down couple layers masking tape panel line feather sanding primer up difficult usually worth effort drafting tape method does good job simulat ing types lines especially static judging distance Refer documentation once again de termine size location hatches doors inspection panels etc several ways simulating items best method use thin soft piece aluminum pliable enough conform gentle com pound curves Printers plates used quite often usually least 007 thick must attached glue Another possibility foil made 3M very high lead content pressure-sensitive adhesive roughly 005 thick will go around compound curves some degree lead makes pli able also makes heavy Model Engineering sells 002-thick foil permanent pressuresensitive adhesive works quite well yet adds little weight After selecting material choice cut pieces size apply mod el Again very fussy location since will important later use foil pressure-sensitive adhesive sure burnish edges thoroughly clean surface before ap plication Dont depend foil hide flaws will show through panels place its time apply some rivets other fasteners Dont let step intimidate isnt difficult impact adds tremendous hardest part locating fasteners properly Once again get out documentation cali pers china marker draw location lines rivet patterns will find some rivet rows located near panel lines hatches some work already done Scale modeler has favorite method applying rivets Ive heard applying glue drops syringes toothpicks combs ugh old toothpaste tubes Ive also seen flush rivets simulated heated pieces sharpened brass tubing dressmakers pattern wheels pinheads What have discovered judging dis tance flush rivet will nor seen have overemphasize bit create illusion something breaking up wing fuselage area raised rivets made glue drops just barely visible 15 ft exactly what aftera hint surface irregularity may slightly different color use glue-drop method apply tool sold Model Engineering called Rivetera handy little tool basically polyethylene squeeze bottle syringelike tip sharp end speeds up process considerably makes easy produce uni form rivets can start out using grid sheet space once develop rhythm grid will actually slow down can rivet entire model two three evenings Continued page 167 December 1990 59 horns hinges simple stepby-step instructions 4% 60 size 60 720 sq 46 96 oz 4 ch 40-60 urn U Tm Satisfaction Guaranteed SH71O Pkg of24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot br hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 £1I 209 645 5535 GOLDEN GATE HOBBIES PO BOX 27001 FRESNO CAUFORNIA 93729 M/CVlSA OR COD HA TORI RA DIQICON IMMSK HATORI BLUEPRINT SHOWS ALL EXHAUST ITEMS FULL SIZE 2FT X 4FT $ 5 WE WANT NEW DEALERS ! HATORI 650 LONG PIPE $4350 TO DEALERS CATALOG $ 200 OR FREE WITH ORDERS thermal cruising speed head straight back field Sometimes will encounter thermal doesnt seem follow rules Wind shears version layers turbulence affect ther mals once saw dust devil thermal went straight up made sharp 9fl0 turn horizontally make another sharp 900 turn go straight up again could ride something like Watch soaring birds circle Sometimes will appear centered climbing nicely will move over 50 yards go up better will fly straight away climbing way know watching can learn lot defi nitely masters amateurs need thank guys like Bob Fred Weaver giving us secrets Well maybe definitely speeds up learning process have better idea what look steer Glider around THE 23rd ANNUAL THE REMOTE CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PR ES ENTS THE WORLDS LARGEST INDEPENDENT RADIO CONTROL COMPETITION TAN6EIUNE ALE SPORTSMAN EXPERT GIANT FUN SCALE RACING FORMULA 1/4 MIDGET SPORT PYLON EAIIBN NOVICE SPORTSMAN ADVANCED ESPERT TURNAROUND MASTERS FAI F3A UELUQEaR ILLELX NOVICEAWARDS FOR BEST INTERMEDIATE TS BEST FAI IGHT SCALE LIII j FT R 6IFCFMRSR RANYM TTFRS I MIJ T HAVE URRENT K ES NO I~ONE sky want warn about relaxing find thermal Maybe its OK Cali fornia seems time find ther mal relax next thing know Glider falling like stone Im wondering darned thermal went prove Bob knows what hes talking about season has won both NSS Mas ters contest big Western States contest Modesto Falcons Bob says Fal con 800 100-in span flies just well 112in-span Falcon 880 easier land Accord ing Bob California pilots get time always comes down hitting spot consistently Practice practicethats secret RC Scale/Foley Continued page 59 working very fast result well SATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAY SITEDEC 22ndDEC 234DEC 2415 CPATIERNPATlERNPATTERN AALLALLALL Li CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES THURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAY SITEDEC 2715DEC IRISDEC29 IhDEC 3511DEC 311JAN 191 B1/4 MIDGET SCALE CF AORMULA IRACINGSPORTSTATICSCALESCALE RACINGPYLONJUDGING CNIGHT FLY JETSjETS F HELICOPTER SCHEDULE NOT VET DETERMINED CONTACT CLIFF HIATT FOR INFO 14076565553 II worth effort As far type glue use RC-56 thinned slightly water works best Im also experi menting new similar glue soon mar keted Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Watch released soon Once have rivets applied clean model thoroughly remove china marker lines fingerprints etc may sitting looking thinking worth extra work Believe paint applied detail brought out rubbing steel wool wont able believe did will cover proper painting weathering techniques emphasize detail future column Now time plan next seasons travel schedule missed first two Top Gun Invitational Scale meets shame con test has quickly joined Nats Scalemasters Continued page 171 THE SCHNEIDER SPORTNO THE CbASS OF THE CbASS ! FOR REAL FUN IN THE SUN TRY STREAM CONVERTIBLE CNVERTS IN LESS THAN 10 JIN ON FLOATS OR WHEELS ITS THE BEST FLYING MODEL OF THE 90S FOE45/8O2Sfl0KE0R80/804STRODENGINES SPAN 51 ARR& 600 SQ IN 1ZNTH 4 TEIGHT 5/7O Ii SO YOU TIIOUGHT IT 1AS JUST FLOATPLANE riinn VISA OR MASTERCARD ACCEPTED S 1IAM INC 81 BLUE CRAB Rb SUiX C NEWPORT S 87-604 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED December 1990 167 IBIs FAN FUNFLY PILOTS CHOICE AWARDS RC Scale/Foley Continued page 167 Championships must-see Scale events country As writing loca tions Nats Scalemasters have announced However Top Gun scheduled May 2-5 1991 Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach FL site will best yet first-class accommodations permanent bleachers spectators super-nice field also possibility cosponsorship major airline addresses companies men tioned article Model Engineering 401 South Front Street Raleigh NC 27658 Sig Man ufacturing Co Inc PO Box 58306 Monte zuma IA 50171 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 61 Bob did fine job once product will come Out grabs attention fliers across coun try Fliers will buy droves year after its introduced cant imagine get along Tm-Turn spinners good ex ample Romco Manufacturings Bob Obenberger brought some Tm-Turn samples Nats Lake Charles early 1980s within year spinners become standard RC Pattern now have another product breakthrough hands check Nats RC Pattern ma trix youll see top competitors years contest used APC propellers Pattern fliers fussy fickle buy what works well desert good product heartbeat bet ter comes out Last year few competitors used funnylooking APC props fliers made jokes expense curious thing happened Pattern fliers noted several top competitors using newer props Bill Cunningham Chris Lakin good examples took good hard look Thats large numbers APC props began sold de spite reports prop failures early prob lems prop failures solved havent heard such mishaps lately redesigning prop shape B-10 present C-2 version APC has improved al ready great prop propellers quiet produce remarkable thrust aircraft flight conditions P81AACn$50 8008408488001800400 SF30031S 401255 SF400418 001255 SF5001653200-001570 RESOS0523200-I1075 SF750TVC5232 ScaB 1075 3105 5p~o 4~I3216 uscoIe down side sharpness trail ing edge near prop hub usually use starter periodic hand cranking occasionally gives cut finger unless take piece 280400-grit emery cloth trailing edge near hub Thats small price pay superior prop really big bonuses using APC props beyond performance price availability Theyre like lot Pattern spe cialty items have special ordered single source outrageous prices Virtually good hobby shops have havent tried APC props should RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 63 president Jim Adams mentions library ing set up Gene Wallock provide members reprints articles etc pre-WV II model publications Additionally longawaited list SAM officially approved model de signs both Gas Scale will available members makes two new reasons join society way Jim happens have drawings available two early deBolt RCsthe 1954 Over Under mdder-only design sym metrical section airfoil kit version deBolt called Sonic Cruiser Over Under intended 19 power Sonic Cruis er 29 engines drawings both show elevators brave heart priced reasonable $5 drawings avail able Jim Adams 2538 Spurgeon St Santa Ana CA 92706 Tools trade Im fortunate having long-standing source worn-out Iris scissors Kelly hemostats #25 Bard Parker handles Own lucky recommend Hobby Craft Instruments 9279 Cody Overland Park KS 66214 tel 1-913/492-1898 source new reasonably priced surgical struments havent used good knife till youve used #25 blade No 4 handle RC Scale Duration Bob Lonseth has discovered some additions list eligible designs Unlimited Scale Duration originally published Aeroneers newsletter recently printed column follows 44-in-span Eurocoupe published March 1943 Model Airplane News 48-in-span Monocoupe 90 October 1942 Air Trails 42-inspan Curtiss 0-52 published Model Airplane News September 1942 Aeronews editor Jim Alaback reproduced - Cesare de Robenis Cesare de Robertis Secretary SAM Italia offers pictorial guide engines East bloc Filled interesting Informa tion See text order Hobby Craft Instruments good bet reasonably priced surgical-grade tools trade Earl Stahl article recent issue 1944 Air Trails Annual excellent material anyone interested RC Scale Duration other reason new SAM library such December 1990 171 fleM Texas RC Slow Only $4495 Winner Combat Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 25-30 Engines 4 Adaptable 10. 15 40-45s 4 Rugged & Easy build 448 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvifle Rd Humnielatown PA 17036 717 566-3810 DUAL STRUT NICKEL PLATED NOSE GEAR 70 5,. /5 Ii AOL Fulls Tooling PO Box 95 Chanpaign IL 61824 urn ou p n n o artoI plotter FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOiLS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THiCKNEss CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THiCKNESS FORsHEErED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELUGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES il-PAGE ILLUSTRATED U5ER MANUAL $4500 CA 8. 0808 p185880058IZZv- nags. IBMPCIXCIAV compaUbI flflfll 8800 88fl JO US$58A conphJa enS 00 matOx 50500 SI comes, 53001 5058 0000 008092558000 525o Sr OAkS Sesa 058001 money 00W02 CYGNET Software714 496-6961 24843 Del Prado #141B Dana Point CA 92629 IMOTORID4LE4 Una breve guida alla produz o4scromotur parsi dei Pallo d a 2 22 2222 1 422 1 PRICE LIST SURGICAL GRADE INSTRUMENTS FOR MODELING AIRPLANES S RDABLE SOURCE GE SURGICAL GRADE INSTRUMENTS FOR TOE SI GD EL AND CRAFT HOBBYIST lobby ClaP 1051050101151 074 EssAy GscLnd Thssk ES 16214 II 492-5085 1 21
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/12
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 167, 171
FINISHING I recently described column finishing technique have developed over last few years Because amazing re sponse Ive received numerous questions regarding other aspects finishing detailing decided expand subject bit month todays trend toward larger birds lack surface detail otherwise well built model very obvious broad expanse wing panel fuselage side can appear quite plain indeed add few panel lines hatches rivets etc plain area comes life adds unbelievable character project level detail necessity Scale competition noncompetitors can see appreciate difference techniques described duplicating surface detail stressed-skin-type subject such WW II fighters about /5-scale Some information however should transfer other types aircraft well Surface detailing should done models basic finish has applied everything sanded smooth ready painted panel lines come first initial step critical Using documentation guide draw line model everywhere panel line china marker grease pen cil fine point works well smooth sur faces causing damage very fussy place accurately will help later youre positioning markings other details dial caliper flexible ruler calculator handy items performing task doesnt take long see importance building model outline match threeview does run area kitbuilt model has stretched enlarged will have fudge bit best can After completing step go local drafting supply store get couple rolls /-wide metallic vinyl tape Practice applying because stuff tricky handle Go ahead waste few feet long straight lines metallized tape works well because doesnt stretch have lots curves stretching qualities vinyl work best Once feel comfortable have started ap plying try avoid getting fingerprints surface tape will gothe tapes adhe sion isnt great After completing step load up spray gun favorite primer use automotive type mask off areas shouldnt painted gun adjust able turn needle fairly narrow pattern Spray five coats primer over lines al lowing sufficient drying time between 58 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Scale Jeff Foley 3705 Marlin Ct Raleigh NC 27604 beautiful example surface detail FW-190 Rick Hosking Sedans AZ Can imagine model clean surface Dave Piatt master details weathering rows rivets look like discolored streaks Bob Karissons F4F early-eighties vintage Note impression wear around panel lines 1tP3 3A3L3 2tU1 D Ugly Stick designed Phil Kraft alltime favorite ready-to-fly available either 40 60 size wing tail body parts pre-covered brilliant red white black graphics ready final assembly kits constructed entirely balsa ply no foam ude motor mount spinner landing gear wheels fuel tank control rods Specifications Wing span Wing area Length Weight Radio Engine Distributed Hobby Dynamics Distributors PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 Phone 1-217-355-0022 40 size 52 594 sq 44, 80 oz 4 ch 30-45 Available hobby stores everywhere IkILfft / 4105 Fieldsiono Road Champaign ii 01821 primer thoroughly dry wet sand 400-grit paper feather primer tween panel lines Pull off tape after sanding clean adhesive residue out resultant slot As can see primer builds up rather quickly forming nice indented line ones dont look bold prom inent will show up quite well paint ap plied over Thats No magic no secrets tremendous amount work can clined build up lap joints putting down couple layers masking tape panel line feather sanding primer up difficult usually worth effort drafting tape method does good job simulat ing types lines especially static judging distance Refer documentation once again de termine size location hatches doors inspection panels etc several ways simulating items best method use thin soft piece aluminum pliable enough conform gentle com pound curves Printers plates used quite often usually least 007 thick must attached glue Another possibility foil made 3M very high lead content pressure-sensitive adhesive roughly 005 thick will go around compound curves some degree lead makes pli able also makes heavy Model Engineering sells 002-thick foil permanent pressuresensitive adhesive works quite well yet adds little weight After selecting material choice cut pieces size apply mod el Again very fussy location since will important later use foil pressure-sensitive adhesive sure burnish edges thoroughly clean surface before ap plication Dont depend foil hide flaws will show through panels place its time apply some rivets other fasteners Dont let step intimidate isnt difficult impact adds tremendous hardest part locating fasteners properly Once again get out documentation cali pers china marker draw location lines rivet patterns will find some rivet rows located near panel lines hatches some work already done Scale modeler has favorite method applying rivets Ive heard applying glue drops syringes toothpicks combs ugh old toothpaste tubes Ive also seen flush rivets simulated heated pieces sharpened brass tubing dressmakers pattern wheels pinheads What have discovered judging dis tance flush rivet will nor seen have overemphasize bit create illusion something breaking up wing fuselage area raised rivets made glue drops just barely visible 15 ft exactly what aftera hint surface irregularity may slightly different color use glue-drop method apply tool sold Model Engineering called Rivetera handy little tool basically polyethylene squeeze bottle syringelike tip sharp end speeds up process considerably makes easy produce uni form rivets can start out using grid sheet space once develop rhythm grid will actually slow down can rivet entire model two three evenings Continued page 167 December 1990 59 horns hinges simple stepby-step instructions 4% 60 size 60 720 sq 46 96 oz 4 ch 40-60 urn U Tm Satisfaction Guaranteed SH71O Pkg of24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot br hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 £1I 209 645 5535 GOLDEN GATE HOBBIES PO BOX 27001 FRESNO CAUFORNIA 93729 M/CVlSA OR COD HA TORI RA DIQICON IMMSK HATORI BLUEPRINT SHOWS ALL EXHAUST ITEMS FULL SIZE 2FT X 4FT $ 5 WE WANT NEW DEALERS ! HATORI 650 LONG PIPE $4350 TO DEALERS CATALOG $ 200 OR FREE WITH ORDERS thermal cruising speed head straight back field Sometimes will encounter thermal doesnt seem follow rules Wind shears version layers turbulence affect ther mals once saw dust devil thermal went straight up made sharp 9fl0 turn horizontally make another sharp 900 turn go straight up again could ride something like Watch soaring birds circle Sometimes will appear centered climbing nicely will move over 50 yards go up better will fly straight away climbing way know watching can learn lot defi nitely masters amateurs need thank guys like Bob Fred Weaver giving us secrets Well maybe definitely speeds up learning process have better idea what look steer Glider around THE 23rd ANNUAL THE REMOTE CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PR ES ENTS THE WORLDS LARGEST INDEPENDENT RADIO CONTROL COMPETITION TAN6EIUNE ALE SPORTSMAN EXPERT GIANT FUN SCALE RACING FORMULA 1/4 MIDGET SPORT PYLON EAIIBN NOVICE SPORTSMAN ADVANCED ESPERT TURNAROUND MASTERS FAI F3A UELUQEaR ILLELX NOVICEAWARDS FOR BEST INTERMEDIATE TS BEST FAI IGHT SCALE LIII j FT R 6IFCFMRSR RANYM TTFRS I MIJ T HAVE URRENT K ES NO I~ONE sky want warn about relaxing find thermal Maybe its OK Cali fornia seems time find ther mal relax next thing know Glider falling like stone Im wondering darned thermal went prove Bob knows what hes talking about season has won both NSS Mas ters contest big Western States contest Modesto Falcons Bob says Fal con 800 100-in span flies just well 112in-span Falcon 880 easier land Accord ing Bob California pilots get time always comes down hitting spot consistently Practice practicethats secret RC Scale/Foley Continued page 59 working very fast result well SATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAY SITEDEC 22ndDEC 234DEC 2415 CPATIERNPATlERNPATTERN AALLALLALL Li CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES THURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAY SITEDEC 2715DEC IRISDEC29 IhDEC 3511DEC 311JAN 191 B1/4 MIDGET SCALE CF AORMULA IRACINGSPORTSTATICSCALESCALE RACINGPYLONJUDGING CNIGHT FLY JETSjETS F HELICOPTER SCHEDULE NOT VET DETERMINED CONTACT CLIFF HIATT FOR INFO 14076565553 II worth effort As far type glue use RC-56 thinned slightly water works best Im also experi menting new similar glue soon mar keted Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Watch released soon Once have rivets applied clean model thoroughly remove china marker lines fingerprints etc may sitting looking thinking worth extra work Believe paint applied detail brought out rubbing steel wool wont able believe did will cover proper painting weathering techniques emphasize detail future column Now time plan next seasons travel schedule missed first two Top Gun Invitational Scale meets shame con test has quickly joined Nats Scalemasters Continued page 171 THE SCHNEIDER SPORTNO THE CbASS OF THE CbASS ! FOR REAL FUN IN THE SUN TRY STREAM CONVERTIBLE CNVERTS IN LESS THAN 10 JIN ON FLOATS OR WHEELS ITS THE BEST FLYING MODEL OF THE 90S FOE45/8O2Sfl0KE0R80/804STRODENGINES SPAN 51 ARR& 600 SQ IN 1ZNTH 4 TEIGHT 5/7O Ii SO YOU TIIOUGHT IT 1AS JUST FLOATPLANE riinn VISA OR MASTERCARD ACCEPTED S 1IAM INC 81 BLUE CRAB Rb SUiX C NEWPORT S 87-604 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED December 1990 167 IBIs FAN FUNFLY PILOTS CHOICE AWARDS RC Scale/Foley Continued page 167 Championships must-see Scale events country As writing loca tions Nats Scalemasters have announced However Top Gun scheduled May 2-5 1991 Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach FL site will best yet first-class accommodations permanent bleachers spectators super-nice field also possibility cosponsorship major airline addresses companies men tioned article Model Engineering 401 South Front Street Raleigh NC 27658 Sig Man ufacturing Co Inc PO Box 58306 Monte zuma IA 50171 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 61 Bob did fine job once product will come Out grabs attention fliers across coun try Fliers will buy droves year after its introduced cant imagine get along Tm-Turn spinners good ex ample Romco Manufacturings Bob Obenberger brought some Tm-Turn samples Nats Lake Charles early 1980s within year spinners become standard RC Pattern now have another product breakthrough hands check Nats RC Pattern ma trix youll see top competitors years contest used APC propellers Pattern fliers fussy fickle buy what works well desert good product heartbeat bet ter comes out Last year few competitors used funnylooking APC props fliers made jokes expense curious thing happened Pattern fliers noted several top competitors using newer props Bill Cunningham Chris Lakin good examples took good hard look Thats large numbers APC props began sold de spite reports prop failures early prob lems prop failures solved havent heard such mishaps lately redesigning prop shape B-10 present C-2 version APC has improved al ready great prop propellers quiet produce remarkable thrust aircraft flight conditions P81AACn$50 8008408488001800400 SF30031S 401255 SF400418 001255 SF5001653200-001570 RESOS0523200-I1075 SF750TVC5232 ScaB 1075 3105 5p~o 4~I3216 uscoIe down side sharpness trail ing edge near prop hub usually use starter periodic hand cranking occasionally gives cut finger unless take piece 280400-grit emery cloth trailing edge near hub Thats small price pay superior prop really big bonuses using APC props beyond performance price availability Theyre like lot Pattern spe cialty items have special ordered single source outrageous prices Virtually good hobby shops have havent tried APC props should RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 63 president Jim Adams mentions library ing set up Gene Wallock provide members reprints articles etc pre-WV II model publications Additionally longawaited list SAM officially approved model de signs both Gas Scale will available members makes two new reasons join society way Jim happens have drawings available two early deBolt RCsthe 1954 Over Under mdder-only design sym metrical section airfoil kit version deBolt called Sonic Cruiser Over Under intended 19 power Sonic Cruis er 29 engines drawings both show elevators brave heart priced reasonable $5 drawings avail able Jim Adams 2538 Spurgeon St Santa Ana CA 92706 Tools trade Im fortunate having long-standing source worn-out Iris scissors Kelly hemostats #25 Bard Parker handles Own lucky recommend Hobby Craft Instruments 9279 Cody Overland Park KS 66214 tel 1-913/492-1898 source new reasonably priced surgical struments havent used good knife till youve used #25 blade No 4 handle RC Scale Duration Bob Lonseth has discovered some additions list eligible designs Unlimited Scale Duration originally published Aeroneers newsletter recently printed column follows 44-in-span Eurocoupe published March 1943 Model Airplane News 48-in-span Monocoupe 90 October 1942 Air Trails 42-inspan Curtiss 0-52 published Model Airplane News September 1942 Aeronews editor Jim Alaback reproduced - Cesare de Robenis Cesare de Robertis Secretary SAM Italia offers pictorial guide engines East bloc Filled interesting Informa tion See text order Hobby Craft Instruments good bet reasonably priced surgical-grade tools trade Earl Stahl article recent issue 1944 Air Trails Annual excellent material anyone interested RC Scale Duration other reason new SAM library such December 1990 171 fleM Texas RC Slow Only $4495 Winner Combat Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 25-30 Engines 4 Adaptable 10. 15 40-45s 4 Rugged & Easy build 448 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvifle Rd Humnielatown PA 17036 717 566-3810 DUAL STRUT NICKEL PLATED NOSE GEAR 70 5,. /5 Ii AOL Fulls Tooling PO Box 95 Chanpaign IL 61824 urn ou p n n o artoI plotter FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOiLS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THiCKNEss CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THiCKNESS FORsHEErED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELUGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES il-PAGE ILLUSTRATED U5ER MANUAL $4500 CA 8. 0808 p185880058IZZv- nags. IBMPCIXCIAV compaUbI flflfll 8800 88fl JO US$58A conphJa enS 00 matOx 50500 SI comes, 53001 5058 0000 008092558000 525o Sr OAkS Sesa 058001 money 00W02 CYGNET Software714 496-6961 24843 Del Prado #141B Dana Point CA 92629 IMOTORID4LE4 Una breve guida alla produz o4scromotur parsi dei Pallo d a 2 22 2222 1 422 1 PRICE LIST SURGICAL GRADE INSTRUMENTS FOR MODELING AIRPLANES S RDABLE SOURCE GE SURGICAL GRADE INSTRUMENTS FOR TOE SI GD EL AND CRAFT HOBBYIST lobby ClaP 1051050101151 074 EssAy GscLnd Thssk ES 16214 II 492-5085 1 21
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/12
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 167, 171
FINISHING I recently described column finishing technique have developed over last few years Because amazing re sponse Ive received numerous questions regarding other aspects finishing detailing decided expand subject bit month todays trend toward larger birds lack surface detail otherwise well built model very obvious broad expanse wing panel fuselage side can appear quite plain indeed add few panel lines hatches rivets etc plain area comes life adds unbelievable character project level detail necessity Scale competition noncompetitors can see appreciate difference techniques described duplicating surface detail stressed-skin-type subject such WW II fighters about /5-scale Some information however should transfer other types aircraft well Surface detailing should done models basic finish has applied everything sanded smooth ready painted panel lines come first initial step critical Using documentation guide draw line model everywhere panel line china marker grease pen cil fine point works well smooth sur faces causing damage very fussy place accurately will help later youre positioning markings other details dial caliper flexible ruler calculator handy items performing task doesnt take long see importance building model outline match threeview does run area kitbuilt model has stretched enlarged will have fudge bit best can After completing step go local drafting supply store get couple rolls /-wide metallic vinyl tape Practice applying because stuff tricky handle Go ahead waste few feet long straight lines metallized tape works well because doesnt stretch have lots curves stretching qualities vinyl work best Once feel comfortable have started ap plying try avoid getting fingerprints surface tape will gothe tapes adhe sion isnt great After completing step load up spray gun favorite primer use automotive type mask off areas shouldnt painted gun adjust able turn needle fairly narrow pattern Spray five coats primer over lines al lowing sufficient drying time between 58 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Scale Jeff Foley 3705 Marlin Ct Raleigh NC 27604 beautiful example surface detail FW-190 Rick Hosking Sedans AZ Can imagine model clean surface Dave Piatt master details weathering rows rivets look like discolored streaks Bob Karissons F4F early-eighties vintage Note impression wear around panel lines 1tP3 3A3L3 2tU1 D Ugly Stick designed Phil Kraft alltime favorite ready-to-fly available either 40 60 size wing tail body parts pre-covered brilliant red white black graphics ready final assembly kits constructed entirely balsa ply no foam ude motor mount spinner landing gear wheels fuel tank control rods Specifications Wing span Wing area Length Weight Radio Engine Distributed Hobby Dynamics Distributors PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 Phone 1-217-355-0022 40 size 52 594 sq 44, 80 oz 4 ch 30-45 Available hobby stores everywhere IkILfft / 4105 Fieldsiono Road Champaign ii 01821 primer thoroughly dry wet sand 400-grit paper feather primer tween panel lines Pull off tape after sanding clean adhesive residue out resultant slot As can see primer builds up rather quickly forming nice indented line ones dont look bold prom inent will show up quite well paint ap plied over Thats No magic no secrets tremendous amount work can clined build up lap joints putting down couple layers masking tape panel line feather sanding primer up difficult usually worth effort drafting tape method does good job simulat ing types lines especially static judging distance Refer documentation once again de termine size location hatches doors inspection panels etc several ways simulating items best method use thin soft piece aluminum pliable enough conform gentle com pound curves Printers plates used quite often usually least 007 thick must attached glue Another possibility foil made 3M very high lead content pressure-sensitive adhesive roughly 005 thick will go around compound curves some degree lead makes pli able also makes heavy Model Engineering sells 002-thick foil permanent pressuresensitive adhesive works quite well yet adds little weight After selecting material choice cut pieces size apply mod el Again very fussy location since will important later use foil pressure-sensitive adhesive sure burnish edges thoroughly clean surface before ap plication Dont depend foil hide flaws will show through panels place its time apply some rivets other fasteners Dont let step intimidate isnt difficult impact adds tremendous hardest part locating fasteners properly Once again get out documentation cali pers china marker draw location lines rivet patterns will find some rivet rows located near panel lines hatches some work already done Scale modeler has favorite method applying rivets Ive heard applying glue drops syringes toothpicks combs ugh old toothpaste tubes Ive also seen flush rivets simulated heated pieces sharpened brass tubing dressmakers pattern wheels pinheads What have discovered judging dis tance flush rivet will nor seen have overemphasize bit create illusion something breaking up wing fuselage area raised rivets made glue drops just barely visible 15 ft exactly what aftera hint surface irregularity may slightly different color use glue-drop method apply tool sold Model Engineering called Rivetera handy little tool basically polyethylene squeeze bottle syringelike tip sharp end speeds up process considerably makes easy produce uni form rivets can start out using grid sheet space once develop rhythm grid will actually slow down can rivet entire model two three evenings Continued page 167 December 1990 59 horns hinges simple stepby-step instructions 4% 60 size 60 720 sq 46 96 oz 4 ch 40-60 urn U Tm Satisfaction Guaranteed SH71O Pkg of24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot br hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 £1I 209 645 5535 GOLDEN GATE HOBBIES PO BOX 27001 FRESNO CAUFORNIA 93729 M/CVlSA OR COD HA TORI RA DIQICON IMMSK HATORI BLUEPRINT SHOWS ALL EXHAUST ITEMS FULL SIZE 2FT X 4FT $ 5 WE WANT NEW DEALERS ! HATORI 650 LONG PIPE $4350 TO DEALERS CATALOG $ 200 OR FREE WITH ORDERS thermal cruising speed head straight back field Sometimes will encounter thermal doesnt seem follow rules Wind shears version layers turbulence affect ther mals once saw dust devil thermal went straight up made sharp 9fl0 turn horizontally make another sharp 900 turn go straight up again could ride something like Watch soaring birds circle Sometimes will appear centered climbing nicely will move over 50 yards go up better will fly straight away climbing way know watching can learn lot defi nitely masters amateurs need thank guys like Bob Fred Weaver giving us secrets Well maybe definitely speeds up learning process have better idea what look steer Glider around THE 23rd ANNUAL THE REMOTE CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PR ES ENTS THE WORLDS LARGEST INDEPENDENT RADIO CONTROL COMPETITION TAN6EIUNE ALE SPORTSMAN EXPERT GIANT FUN SCALE RACING FORMULA 1/4 MIDGET SPORT PYLON EAIIBN NOVICE SPORTSMAN ADVANCED ESPERT TURNAROUND MASTERS FAI F3A UELUQEaR ILLELX NOVICEAWARDS FOR BEST INTERMEDIATE TS BEST FAI IGHT SCALE LIII j FT R 6IFCFMRSR RANYM TTFRS I MIJ T HAVE URRENT K ES NO I~ONE sky want warn about relaxing find thermal Maybe its OK Cali fornia seems time find ther mal relax next thing know Glider falling like stone Im wondering darned thermal went prove Bob knows what hes talking about season has won both NSS Mas ters contest big Western States contest Modesto Falcons Bob says Fal con 800 100-in span flies just well 112in-span Falcon 880 easier land Accord ing Bob California pilots get time always comes down hitting spot consistently Practice practicethats secret RC Scale/Foley Continued page 59 working very fast result well SATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAY SITEDEC 22ndDEC 234DEC 2415 CPATIERNPATlERNPATTERN AALLALLALL Li CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES THURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAY SITEDEC 2715DEC IRISDEC29 IhDEC 3511DEC 311JAN 191 B1/4 MIDGET SCALE CF AORMULA IRACINGSPORTSTATICSCALESCALE RACINGPYLONJUDGING CNIGHT FLY JETSjETS F HELICOPTER SCHEDULE NOT VET DETERMINED CONTACT CLIFF HIATT FOR INFO 14076565553 II worth effort As far type glue use RC-56 thinned slightly water works best Im also experi menting new similar glue soon mar keted Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Watch released soon Once have rivets applied clean model thoroughly remove china marker lines fingerprints etc may sitting looking thinking worth extra work Believe paint applied detail brought out rubbing steel wool wont able believe did will cover proper painting weathering techniques emphasize detail future column Now time plan next seasons travel schedule missed first two Top Gun Invitational Scale meets shame con test has quickly joined Nats Scalemasters Continued page 171 THE SCHNEIDER SPORTNO THE CbASS OF THE CbASS ! FOR REAL FUN IN THE SUN TRY STREAM CONVERTIBLE CNVERTS IN LESS THAN 10 JIN ON FLOATS OR WHEELS ITS THE BEST FLYING MODEL OF THE 90S FOE45/8O2Sfl0KE0R80/804STRODENGINES SPAN 51 ARR& 600 SQ IN 1ZNTH 4 TEIGHT 5/7O Ii SO YOU TIIOUGHT IT 1AS JUST FLOATPLANE riinn VISA OR MASTERCARD ACCEPTED S 1IAM INC 81 BLUE CRAB Rb SUiX C NEWPORT S 87-604 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED December 1990 167 IBIs FAN FUNFLY PILOTS CHOICE AWARDS RC Scale/Foley Continued page 167 Championships must-see Scale events country As writing loca tions Nats Scalemasters have announced However Top Gun scheduled May 2-5 1991 Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach FL site will best yet first-class accommodations permanent bleachers spectators super-nice field also possibility cosponsorship major airline addresses companies men tioned article Model Engineering 401 South Front Street Raleigh NC 27658 Sig Man ufacturing Co Inc PO Box 58306 Monte zuma IA 50171 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 61 Bob did fine job once product will come Out grabs attention fliers across coun try Fliers will buy droves year after its introduced cant imagine get along Tm-Turn spinners good ex ample Romco Manufacturings Bob Obenberger brought some Tm-Turn samples Nats Lake Charles early 1980s within year spinners become standard RC Pattern now have another product breakthrough hands check Nats RC Pattern ma trix youll see top competitors years contest used APC propellers Pattern fliers fussy fickle buy what works well desert good product heartbeat bet ter comes out Last year few competitors used funnylooking APC props fliers made jokes expense curious thing happened Pattern fliers noted several top competitors using newer props Bill Cunningham Chris Lakin good examples took good hard look Thats large numbers APC props began sold de spite reports prop failures early prob lems prop failures solved havent heard such mishaps lately redesigning prop shape B-10 present C-2 version APC has improved al ready great prop propellers quiet produce remarkable thrust aircraft flight conditions P81AACn$50 8008408488001800400 SF30031S 401255 SF400418 001255 SF5001653200-001570 RESOS0523200-I1075 SF750TVC5232 ScaB 1075 3105 5p~o 4~I3216 uscoIe down side sharpness trail ing edge near prop hub usually use starter periodic hand cranking occasionally gives cut finger unless take piece 280400-grit emery cloth trailing edge near hub Thats small price pay superior prop really big bonuses using APC props beyond performance price availability Theyre like lot Pattern spe cialty items have special ordered single source outrageous prices Virtually good hobby shops have havent tried APC props should RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 63 president Jim Adams mentions library ing set up Gene Wallock provide members reprints articles etc pre-WV II model publications Additionally longawaited list SAM officially approved model de signs both Gas Scale will available members makes two new reasons join society way Jim happens have drawings available two early deBolt RCsthe 1954 Over Under mdder-only design sym metrical section airfoil kit version deBolt called Sonic Cruiser Over Under intended 19 power Sonic Cruis er 29 engines drawings both show elevators brave heart priced reasonable $5 drawings avail able Jim Adams 2538 Spurgeon St Santa Ana CA 92706 Tools trade Im fortunate having long-standing source worn-out Iris scissors Kelly hemostats #25 Bard Parker handles Own lucky recommend Hobby Craft Instruments 9279 Cody Overland Park KS 66214 tel 1-913/492-1898 source new reasonably priced surgical struments havent used good knife till youve used #25 blade No 4 handle RC Scale Duration Bob Lonseth has discovered some additions list eligible designs Unlimited Scale Duration originally published Aeroneers newsletter recently printed column follows 44-in-span Eurocoupe published March 1943 Model Airplane News 48-in-span Monocoupe 90 October 1942 Air Trails 42-inspan Curtiss 0-52 published Model Airplane News September 1942 Aeronews editor Jim Alaback reproduced - Cesare de Robenis Cesare de Robertis Secretary SAM Italia offers pictorial guide engines East bloc Filled interesting Informa tion See text order Hobby Craft Instruments good bet reasonably priced surgical-grade tools trade Earl Stahl article recent issue 1944 Air Trails Annual excellent material anyone interested RC Scale Duration other reason new SAM library such December 1990 171 fleM Texas RC Slow Only $4495 Winner Combat Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 25-30 Engines 4 Adaptable 10. 15 40-45s 4 Rugged & Easy build 448 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvifle Rd Humnielatown PA 17036 717 566-3810 DUAL STRUT NICKEL PLATED NOSE GEAR 70 5,. /5 Ii AOL Fulls Tooling PO Box 95 Chanpaign IL 61824 urn ou p n n o artoI plotter FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOiLS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THiCKNEss CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THiCKNESS FORsHEErED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELUGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES il-PAGE ILLUSTRATED U5ER MANUAL $4500 CA 8. 0808 p185880058IZZv- nags. IBMPCIXCIAV compaUbI flflfll 8800 88fl JO US$58A conphJa enS 00 matOx 50500 SI comes, 53001 5058 0000 008092558000 525o Sr OAkS Sesa 058001 money 00W02 CYGNET Software714 496-6961 24843 Del Prado #141B Dana Point CA 92629 IMOTORID4LE4 Una breve guida alla produz o4scromotur parsi dei Pallo d a 2 22 2222 1 422 1 PRICE LIST SURGICAL GRADE INSTRUMENTS FOR MODELING AIRPLANES S RDABLE SOURCE GE SURGICAL GRADE INSTRUMENTS FOR TOE SI GD EL AND CRAFT HOBBYIST lobby ClaP 1051050101151 074 EssAy GscLnd Thssk ES 16214 II 492-5085 1 21
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/12
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 167, 171
FINISHING I recently described column finishing technique have developed over last few years Because amazing re sponse Ive received numerous questions regarding other aspects finishing detailing decided expand subject bit month todays trend toward larger birds lack surface detail otherwise well built model very obvious broad expanse wing panel fuselage side can appear quite plain indeed add few panel lines hatches rivets etc plain area comes life adds unbelievable character project level detail necessity Scale competition noncompetitors can see appreciate difference techniques described duplicating surface detail stressed-skin-type subject such WW II fighters about /5-scale Some information however should transfer other types aircraft well Surface detailing should done models basic finish has applied everything sanded smooth ready painted panel lines come first initial step critical Using documentation guide draw line model everywhere panel line china marker grease pen cil fine point works well smooth sur faces causing damage very fussy place accurately will help later youre positioning markings other details dial caliper flexible ruler calculator handy items performing task doesnt take long see importance building model outline match threeview does run area kitbuilt model has stretched enlarged will have fudge bit best can After completing step go local drafting supply store get couple rolls /-wide metallic vinyl tape Practice applying because stuff tricky handle Go ahead waste few feet long straight lines metallized tape works well because doesnt stretch have lots curves stretching qualities vinyl work best Once feel comfortable have started ap plying try avoid getting fingerprints surface tape will gothe tapes adhe sion isnt great After completing step load up spray gun favorite primer use automotive type mask off areas shouldnt painted gun adjust able turn needle fairly narrow pattern Spray five coats primer over lines al lowing sufficient drying time between 58 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Scale Jeff Foley 3705 Marlin Ct Raleigh NC 27604 beautiful example surface detail FW-190 Rick Hosking Sedans AZ Can imagine model clean surface Dave Piatt master details weathering rows rivets look like discolored streaks Bob Karissons F4F early-eighties vintage Note impression wear around panel lines 1tP3 3A3L3 2tU1 D Ugly Stick designed Phil Kraft alltime favorite ready-to-fly available either 40 60 size wing tail body parts pre-covered brilliant red white black graphics ready final assembly kits constructed entirely balsa ply no foam ude motor mount spinner landing gear wheels fuel tank control rods Specifications Wing span Wing area Length Weight Radio Engine Distributed Hobby Dynamics Distributors PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 Phone 1-217-355-0022 40 size 52 594 sq 44, 80 oz 4 ch 30-45 Available hobby stores everywhere IkILfft / 4105 Fieldsiono Road Champaign ii 01821 primer thoroughly dry wet sand 400-grit paper feather primer tween panel lines Pull off tape after sanding clean adhesive residue out resultant slot As can see primer builds up rather quickly forming nice indented line ones dont look bold prom inent will show up quite well paint ap plied over Thats No magic no secrets tremendous amount work can clined build up lap joints putting down couple layers masking tape panel line feather sanding primer up difficult usually worth effort drafting tape method does good job simulat ing types lines especially static judging distance Refer documentation once again de termine size location hatches doors inspection panels etc several ways simulating items best method use thin soft piece aluminum pliable enough conform gentle com pound curves Printers plates used quite often usually least 007 thick must attached glue Another possibility foil made 3M very high lead content pressure-sensitive adhesive roughly 005 thick will go around compound curves some degree lead makes pli able also makes heavy Model Engineering sells 002-thick foil permanent pressuresensitive adhesive works quite well yet adds little weight After selecting material choice cut pieces size apply mod el Again very fussy location since will important later use foil pressure-sensitive adhesive sure burnish edges thoroughly clean surface before ap plication Dont depend foil hide flaws will show through panels place its time apply some rivets other fasteners Dont let step intimidate isnt difficult impact adds tremendous hardest part locating fasteners properly Once again get out documentation cali pers china marker draw location lines rivet patterns will find some rivet rows located near panel lines hatches some work already done Scale modeler has favorite method applying rivets Ive heard applying glue drops syringes toothpicks combs ugh old toothpaste tubes Ive also seen flush rivets simulated heated pieces sharpened brass tubing dressmakers pattern wheels pinheads What have discovered judging dis tance flush rivet will nor seen have overemphasize bit create illusion something breaking up wing fuselage area raised rivets made glue drops just barely visible 15 ft exactly what aftera hint surface irregularity may slightly different color use glue-drop method apply tool sold Model Engineering called Rivetera handy little tool basically polyethylene squeeze bottle syringelike tip sharp end speeds up process considerably makes easy produce uni form rivets can start out using grid sheet space once develop rhythm grid will actually slow down can rivet entire model two three evenings Continued page 167 December 1990 59 horns hinges simple stepby-step instructions 4% 60 size 60 720 sq 46 96 oz 4 ch 40-60 urn U Tm Satisfaction Guaranteed SH71O Pkg of24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot br hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 £1I 209 645 5535 GOLDEN GATE HOBBIES PO BOX 27001 FRESNO CAUFORNIA 93729 M/CVlSA OR COD HA TORI RA DIQICON IMMSK HATORI BLUEPRINT SHOWS ALL EXHAUST ITEMS FULL SIZE 2FT X 4FT $ 5 WE WANT NEW DEALERS ! HATORI 650 LONG PIPE $4350 TO DEALERS CATALOG $ 200 OR FREE WITH ORDERS thermal cruising speed head straight back field Sometimes will encounter thermal doesnt seem follow rules Wind shears version layers turbulence affect ther mals once saw dust devil thermal went straight up made sharp 9fl0 turn horizontally make another sharp 900 turn go straight up again could ride something like Watch soaring birds circle Sometimes will appear centered climbing nicely will move over 50 yards go up better will fly straight away climbing way know watching can learn lot defi nitely masters amateurs need thank guys like Bob Fred Weaver giving us secrets Well maybe definitely speeds up learning process have better idea what look steer Glider around THE 23rd ANNUAL THE REMOTE CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PR ES ENTS THE WORLDS LARGEST INDEPENDENT RADIO CONTROL COMPETITION TAN6EIUNE ALE SPORTSMAN EXPERT GIANT FUN SCALE RACING FORMULA 1/4 MIDGET SPORT PYLON EAIIBN NOVICE SPORTSMAN ADVANCED ESPERT TURNAROUND MASTERS FAI F3A UELUQEaR ILLELX NOVICEAWARDS FOR BEST INTERMEDIATE TS BEST FAI IGHT SCALE LIII j FT R 6IFCFMRSR RANYM TTFRS I MIJ T HAVE URRENT K ES NO I~ONE sky want warn about relaxing find thermal Maybe its OK Cali fornia seems time find ther mal relax next thing know Glider falling like stone Im wondering darned thermal went prove Bob knows what hes talking about season has won both NSS Mas ters contest big Western States contest Modesto Falcons Bob says Fal con 800 100-in span flies just well 112in-span Falcon 880 easier land Accord ing Bob California pilots get time always comes down hitting spot consistently Practice practicethats secret RC Scale/Foley Continued page 59 working very fast result well SATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAY SITEDEC 22ndDEC 234DEC 2415 CPATIERNPATlERNPATTERN AALLALLALL Li CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES THURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAY SITEDEC 2715DEC IRISDEC29 IhDEC 3511DEC 311JAN 191 B1/4 MIDGET SCALE CF AORMULA IRACINGSPORTSTATICSCALESCALE RACINGPYLONJUDGING CNIGHT FLY JETSjETS F HELICOPTER SCHEDULE NOT VET DETERMINED CONTACT CLIFF HIATT FOR INFO 14076565553 II worth effort As far type glue use RC-56 thinned slightly water works best Im also experi menting new similar glue soon mar keted Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Watch released soon Once have rivets applied clean model thoroughly remove china marker lines fingerprints etc may sitting looking thinking worth extra work Believe paint applied detail brought out rubbing steel wool wont able believe did will cover proper painting weathering techniques emphasize detail future column Now time plan next seasons travel schedule missed first two Top Gun Invitational Scale meets shame con test has quickly joined Nats Scalemasters Continued page 171 THE SCHNEIDER SPORTNO THE CbASS OF THE CbASS ! FOR REAL FUN IN THE SUN TRY STREAM CONVERTIBLE CNVERTS IN LESS THAN 10 JIN ON FLOATS OR WHEELS ITS THE BEST FLYING MODEL OF THE 90S FOE45/8O2Sfl0KE0R80/804STRODENGINES SPAN 51 ARR& 600 SQ IN 1ZNTH 4 TEIGHT 5/7O Ii SO YOU TIIOUGHT IT 1AS JUST FLOATPLANE riinn VISA OR MASTERCARD ACCEPTED S 1IAM INC 81 BLUE CRAB Rb SUiX C NEWPORT S 87-604 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED December 1990 167 IBIs FAN FUNFLY PILOTS CHOICE AWARDS RC Scale/Foley Continued page 167 Championships must-see Scale events country As writing loca tions Nats Scalemasters have announced However Top Gun scheduled May 2-5 1991 Palm Beach Polo Club West Palm Beach FL site will best yet first-class accommodations permanent bleachers spectators super-nice field also possibility cosponsorship major airline addresses companies men tioned article Model Engineering 401 South Front Street Raleigh NC 27658 Sig Man ufacturing Co Inc PO Box 58306 Monte zuma IA 50171 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 61 Bob did fine job once product will come Out grabs attention fliers across coun try Fliers will buy droves year after its introduced cant imagine get along Tm-Turn spinners good ex ample Romco Manufacturings Bob Obenberger brought some Tm-Turn samples Nats Lake Charles early 1980s within year spinners become standard RC Pattern now have another product breakthrough hands check Nats RC Pattern ma trix youll see top competitors years contest used APC propellers Pattern fliers fussy fickle buy what works well desert good product heartbeat bet ter comes out Last year few competitors used funnylooking APC props fliers made jokes expense curious thing happened Pattern fliers noted several top competitors using newer props Bill Cunningham Chris Lakin good examples took good hard look Thats large numbers APC props began sold de spite reports prop failures early prob lems prop failures solved havent heard such mishaps lately redesigning prop shape B-10 present C-2 version APC has improved al ready great prop propellers quiet produce remarkable thrust aircraft flight conditions P81AACn$50 8008408488001800400 SF30031S 401255 SF400418 001255 SF5001653200-001570 RESOS0523200-I1075 SF750TVC5232 ScaB 1075 3105 5p~o 4~I3216 uscoIe down side sharpness trail ing edge near prop hub usually use starter periodic hand cranking occasionally gives cut finger unless take piece 280400-grit emery cloth trailing edge near hub Thats small price pay superior prop really big bonuses using APC props beyond performance price availability Theyre like lot Pattern spe cialty items have special ordered single source outrageous prices Virtually good hobby shops have havent tried APC props should RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 63 president Jim Adams mentions library ing set up Gene Wallock provide members reprints articles etc pre-WV II model publications Additionally longawaited list SAM officially approved model de signs both Gas Scale will available members makes two new reasons join society way Jim happens have drawings available two early deBolt RCsthe 1954 Over Under mdder-only design sym metrical section airfoil kit version deBolt called Sonic Cruiser Over Under intended 19 power Sonic Cruis er 29 engines drawings both show elevators brave heart priced reasonable $5 drawings avail able Jim Adams 2538 Spurgeon St Santa Ana CA 92706 Tools trade Im fortunate having long-standing source worn-out Iris scissors Kelly hemostats #25 Bard Parker handles Own lucky recommend Hobby Craft Instruments 9279 Cody Overland Park KS 66214 tel 1-913/492-1898 source new reasonably priced surgical struments havent used good knife till youve used #25 blade No 4 handle RC Scale Duration Bob Lonseth has discovered some additions list eligible designs Unlimited Scale Duration originally published Aeroneers newsletter recently printed column follows 44-in-span Eurocoupe published March 1943 Model Airplane News 48-in-span Monocoupe 90 October 1942 Air Trails 42-inspan Curtiss 0-52 published Model Airplane News September 1942 Aeronews editor Jim Alaback reproduced - Cesare de Robenis Cesare de Robertis Secretary SAM Italia offers pictorial guide engines East bloc Filled interesting Informa tion See text order Hobby Craft Instruments good bet reasonably priced surgical-grade tools trade Earl Stahl article recent issue 1944 Air Trails Annual excellent material anyone interested RC Scale Duration other reason new SAM library such December 1990 171 fleM Texas RC Slow Only $4495 Winner Combat Technology Now Radio Control 4 34 Channels 4 25-30 Engines 4 Adaptable 10. 15 40-45s 4 Rugged & Easy build 448 span 460 sq Dealer Inquiries Welcome Send $100 Catalog Combat Goodies OREHOU 760 Waltonvifle Rd Humnielatown PA 17036 717 566-3810 DUAL STRUT NICKEL PLATED NOSE GEAR 70 5,. /5 Ii AOL Fulls Tooling PO Box 95 Chanpaign IL 61824 urn ou p n n o artoI plotter FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOiLS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THiCKNEss CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THiCKNESS FORsHEErED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELUGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES il-PAGE ILLUSTRATED U5ER MANUAL $4500 CA 8. 0808 p185880058IZZv- nags. IBMPCIXCIAV compaUbI flflfll 8800 88fl JO US$58A conphJa enS 00 matOx 50500 SI comes, 53001 5058 0000 008092558000 525o Sr OAkS Sesa 058001 money 00W02 CYGNET Software714 496-6961 24843 Del Prado #141B Dana Point CA 92629 IMOTORID4LE4 Una breve guida alla produz o4scromotur parsi dei Pallo d a 2 22 2222 1 422 1 PRICE LIST SURGICAL GRADE INSTRUMENTS FOR MODELING AIRPLANES S RDABLE SOURCE GE SURGICAL GRADE INSTRUMENTS FOR TOE SI GD EL AND CRAFT HOBBYIST lobby ClaP 1051050101151 074 EssAy GscLnd Thssk ES 16214 II 492-5085 1 21