USEFUL SCALE ACCESSORIES have few useful scale accessories share month Maybe will tune current list projects After youve seen goodies Ill tell about unique covering job rest finishing touches Goldberg Anniversary 1-3 Cub earlier columns made brief mention scale cockpit kits being offered Mike Cook Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 know good cockpit kit can make important contribution final appearance almost scale model airplane good cockpit kits arent always easy find Mikes molded ABS plastic kits first rate feature details necessary duplicate interiors some aviations popular subjects presently over twenty different subjects covered cockpit line might just need stamped self-addressed envelope will get complete list cockpit kits other hard find accessories Avco Model Supplies has available Among Avco accessories machine gun kits bombs instrument kits cockpit placards wheel covers J-3 engine cylinder kits shrouds Mikes prices reasonable products well done finally get around Sig quarter scale 1-3 Ill using Avco cockpit kit shown accompanying photo Whenever subject control linkage comes attention its reasonably safe bet Z-bends will somewhere discussion Z-bend goof-proof method pushrod attachment Im confident us can appreciate value solution perplexing problem producing accurate Z-bend available Thunder Tiger Z Bender available through Hobby Shack 18480 Bandilier Circle Dept HROB1 Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 inexpensive tool will produce perfect Z-bend time very little help modeler Just position end pushrod wire between tools illusion top window Jeffs Goldberg Cub created piece Coverites aluminum 21st Century Film few strips 1A-in striping tape models Enya 60 four-stroke does wonderful job pulling airplane around helping reinforce audio side illusion its classic putt-putt sound details Cubs struts jury struts landing gear fairing attachments foot step shock struts evident underside photo right 44 Model Aviation c@nioxiU Scale Jeff Tboy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler 19002 Avoc Model Supply offers ABS cockpit kits relatively easy assemble install feature thorough detail Full documentation subject models interior included Avcos cockpit kits quarter-scale J-3 kit shown end will eventually come part Jeffs Sig kit n ever find time get model built no effortless method produce perfect Z-bend Thunder Tigers Z Bender available Hobby Shack tool both Indispensable inexpensive just cant argue authors Goldberg Anniversary J-3 Cub sits rest runway Valley Forge Sig nal Seekers site Valley Forge National Historical Park setting such its difficult tell model real thing Only protruding cylinder head Enya 60 fourstroke gives away scale-like duplication Cubs fuselagelf fairing evident Once model covered can see part 1-in dowel along fuselage side played enhancing Cubs realism Aint life granda great flying J-3 great site 3] 11 @I KW1 A .. 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books offered Giffords List Number Two promise still come List Number Three books rated eight different stages condition ranging Carl Goldberg Models new steerable tail wheel kit has youll need scale up Ultimate Bipe J-3 Cub Extra 300 quick look will show handy hardware Item wili apply Itself other subjects well mintbrand new no blemishesto poor buy until can find better copy seriously suggest sending Herb buck SASE complete list treasures Dont wait too long because copies received useful information package along samples carbon strip graphite filler Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 outfit has everything composite builder might require carbon sheets strips rods Kevlar fabrics thread CST has five different vacuum bagging kits good selection related tools accessories discriminating modeler Vacuum bagging can produce lightweight glassed wing skins usual grunt work associated task technique vacuum bagging very popular among competitive RC Soaring fraternity wing loading easily critical performance factor Scale Check composites contacting CST customary SASE February 1992 45 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets One 0 Sanded Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa coiorfui P-Si Mustang PAUL wlii subject authors next co-building pro ject After Cub next logical subject must sureiy pony Photo pack threeview upcoming project supplied Bob Banks Scale Model Research keep ing Fun-Scale e Jeff chose Dynaflites 40 size Mustang kit After ali Dyna flite holds registered trademark Fun-Scale seems natural choice PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS ZIZ7~sM Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan NoSize TT-150-B 1/2 TT-175-B /4 11-200-B fl-225-B .. 2-1/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAIt . 11-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2-1/2 FAI 11-275-B .. 2-3/4 11-276-B.. 2-3/4 FAt 11-300-B 11-301-B 11-325-B . 3-1/4 11-350-B 2 11-375-B . 3-3/4 11-400-B RetailAppros PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 1695160oz 189515002 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fairing ision machined wood parts Wingspan745 inLoading.10 oz /sq ft & Uf Foam cores built-in washout ity Wing area. 550 sq inAirfoilsSD6060 & 53021 Aspect ratio101Optionalpower.. Electric 05wing sheeting haped hardwood Weight35 oxRadio2-ch recdleading edges o-Illustrated instruction JAREL AIRCRAFT DESIGN 5 ENGINEERINGbooklet lete hardware package 12136 Braddock Dr Cu/ver City CA 50230 $7995 plus $400 S&H 213 390-1348 sidents Hawaii & AJaska $900 S&H RC ScalelTroy Continued page 45 information impressed graphite filler super strong mixed epoxy very effective mix used reinforce highly loaded aircraft areas like wing mounting tubes firewalls retractable gear mounting plates Carl Goldberg Models 4734 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60651 has released very affordable pair scale tail wheel assemblies 40 60 size tail wheel units comes complete springs dual rudder born dual tiller nicely molded wheel tire Its obvious assemblies will compliment Goldbergs Ultimate Extra 300 perfectly theres no reason new tail wheels wont suit hundred other scale projects well Take look next time visit local hobby dealer think youll like em Goldberg Cub Well friends Ive finally finished Goldberg Cub must admit being very pleased final results subtle additions left last Cub ready covered Ill pick up Several finishing methods can produce accurate Cub finish effortlessly using Coverites new 21st Century Fabric Cub yellow fifteen-foot roll took get model done see good bit left over case repair should ever become necessary Finishing Cub 21st Century Fabric requires no instruction other comes material Youll find material exceptionally easy use excellent shrink qualities tremendous strength change normal covering procedure youll encounter will handling fuselage top flows base models vertical fin area scale AQLANIAE Supports sizes P/C airplanes convenlenti waist height No stooping kneeling squatting cold damp ground Elevated position allows work Its top belly wings simply rotating its fuse Cleaning fueling starting engine quick simple suspended 35 feet above ground STEPSTAND sets up seconds bysimply pressing eachstand ground foot required distance accomodate size airplane Only $1995 30-day money back guarantee 1 satlaf led Order direct phone COD send check $1995 plus $350 shipping handling ESC Inc Cherokee Circle le Pock AP 72205 221-7384 FAX 501224-7826 96 Model Aviation 0 -AIKrlArd ASSEMBLE AND WORK ON YOUR PLANE IN THE AIR NOT ON THE GROUND modelers feel Goldbergs Cub deviates little too far prototypical Ready goes Start job wing Cover using two pieces fabric bottom wing other top Coverites new material twentyseven inches wide enough width handle both sides single spans length covering ailerons stabilizer elevators rudder next apply fabric fuselage bottom two pieces take deep breath Temporarily fit vertical fin fuselage no glue place two pieces quarter-inch scrap over stab saddle Tack glue triangle strip tail filler blocks two scraps firmly fuselage Remove vertical fin sand filler blocks shape rear fuselage sides isnt necessary taper tops blocks sides covering will never touch tops extra wood can left enhance integrity fin/fuse joint sides filler blocks sanded shape carefully remove two quarter-inch shims Begin fuselage side covering task cutting overly large piece material side piece needs large enough cover complete side fuselage draped around cover fuselage top extend well over top vertical fin Iron piece 21st Century Fabric place over left side fuselage making sure attached firmly rear fuselage area stab saddle Slit covering along stab cut out iron edges stab opening trim covering top side will ironed onto fuselage top fin later now just fold back over itself apply right side covering same fashion left fuselage should completely covered except its top top material should still hanging loosely upper side dowel patiently waiting ironed top fin Being very careful get stab aligned correctly use slow-setting epoxy glue stabilizer rear fuselage Epoxy way go because smears sure get kind joint can cleaned alcohol before epoxy cures completely Install vertical fin over stab between two triangular tail filler blocks stab fin installation has cured pull left sides covering material up attach along back vertical fin Make absolutely certain piece covering firmly attached back fin filler block over stab covering pulls away youre working youll very unhappy camper Make few slits covering near base fin allowing pull covering around top fuselage Iron down center dowel working material gradually down onto around curved forward edge fin left piece entirely place trim edge along center dowel fin repeat covering procedure right piece 21st Century Fabric Let second piece overlap first least % solid joining area mandatory considering amount stress joint must endure Applying fin/fuselage fillet correctly fairly difficult procedure well worth effort Youll get right keep must careful trim covering too closely before understand portion covering method Once cut cant back up relatively simple modification Goldbergs kit produces scale-like fuselage/fin fillet done right fillet perhaps noticeable improvement over standard kit Trimming model next few materials available make task pleasurable you prefer use own AMA number instead registration number provided kit Coverite Graphics Numbers two-inch black markings choice numbers adhesive backed fuelproof needing no clear sealer around Continued page 98 February 1992 97 edges remain place years Goldbergs water soluble Cub decals used fin fine job believe Goldbergs decals fuciproof up fifteen percent nitro no clear overcoat fly K&B 500 12/2 % have no trouble CGM decals fuselages top window totally effortless duplicate Its simple rectangle cut aluminum 21st Century Film outlined A6 black striping tape Striping tape also used give illusion Cubs door outline Piper J-3 Cubs lightning bolt has long subject heated controversy will share two items can keep guesswork related bolt away project First off quite contrary popular opinion lightning bolts actual characteristics can documented Soon after first Cub article went print received nice letter Bill Brenchley 101 Cohee Lane Elkton Maryland 21921 seems though Pipers bolts applied freehand wasand still isofficial documentation exact size shape location famed J-3 lightning bolt Bills letter precise dimensions definitive J-3 lightning bolt defined official documentation Piper Cub exact copy existing aircraft merely example J-3 might have rolled factory piece documentation will allow shape place bolt designers Piper would have wanted would seem might settle lightning bolt issue once problem definitive lightning bolt intent model specific J-3 perhaps nearby airport AMAs Scale competition rules dictate boltand everything else modelmust match full scale airplane copying what full scale might have looked like correctly restored full scales bolt wrong model must duplicate its error Thats compeution thats also might appear competitors argue quite bit theyre arguments differences opinion regarding rules interpretation An alternative assist lightning bolt comes us Art Morgen Vinylwrite Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 minimal fee Vinylwrite will send adhesive-backed pair lightning bolts correct scale whatever kit scratch Cub project like markings supplied frisket-like masks allow accurately position bolt before actually pressing down onto models fuselage issue Piper defined bolt vs specific full-scale Cubs bolt would still RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL fuel beginners & sport flyers should use Avail synthetlb castor lend RED MAX 0101676274168160915680 REDMAX5123792890382974224639 RED MAX 1014301073104495885832478 ...REDMAX12155511861135104293337517 ...RED MAX 151879125912261125100842558 RED MAX RACING FUEL I Trophy wInner planes bosts & cars two boat blends castor ok up 40% nltro RED MAX 202133138715571429128080946 RED MAX 252408180617581613144572065 RED MAX 4032372428236321691942105859 RED MAX 5037902843276725402274128056 RED MAX 6043433258317129102606150452 F .....REDMAX6546203465337330952772161651 RED MAX 4-CYCLE FUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cycle engines 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Prices May vary other fuel 98 Model Aviation Order Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON THE RIGHT Freight tree qts gals No hand ling charge Freight collect ott drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qt-y deter mines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD ICOD add $2 per cartonl Personal checks may held until cleared OTtFUELONE4GALCASE 24GALtOGAL1GAL ordaradMIXTUREGAL5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GALTOTAL DRUM$AI4T RED MAX FUEL Continued page 100 5 Performance 10 Performance ormance PLEASE PRINT PIA5AP Box CITY/STATE IZIP FXPIAATIAN flail MV-i TYPHOON state-of-the-ad design pattern competition Plug-rn adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sqin versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length 68 in/71 1/2 Power- 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 CIA 05 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$695 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aiummum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels cluded Three sizes available 7/8 dia X 2 ft precision fit$1095 11/4diaX2ft$995 11/2diaX3ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired $695 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER * Provides solid support accurate building * Rugged construction 7ply aircraft plywood * Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide * Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide * Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up * Contains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations $1795 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations $1995 TwoS ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts.$2195 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 98 apply Vinylwrites bolts save good deal measuring masking painting cussingespecially case Goldberg kit Cubs feel much issue Cubs facts aint Scale Masters guys its Goldberg kit local flying site used Vinylwrites lightning bolts Cub very very pleased ease application overall appearance long-lasting durability attractive markings would strongly suggest Vinylwrites bolts definitive lightning bolt anyones Goldberg J-3 knows may match Piper documents Incidentally Vinylwrite has complete line products available dressing up other projects scale otherwise company capable handling custom cutting needs well Send stamped self-addressed envelope information know Art would like hear Cubs basswood wing struts replaced four %-in K&S streamlined aluminum tubes epoxied together fuselage juncture fitted model nylon hold-down brackets supplied Goldbergs kit hold-down fittings perfect size press fit tubing Just fill end tubesone timewith epoxy press fittings use pair pliers smooth jaws squeeze very ends tubes tight against brackets As bracket installed stand strut end ensure epoxy flows around through nylon fitting Jury struts bent /32 music wire attached struts heavy thread bit regular Zap CA cyanoacrylate slightly overlong ends jury strut simply insert %2 holes bottom Cubs wing Neat simple careful keep extra length inch dont want jury 100 Model Aviation WIRE BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 No 324 SEND 50 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG Include S3tO/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tsx GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 904/476-8639 NEW Florlo Flyers STUNT WAGON Now Only $6995 WingSpan-50WingArea-788sqin.Length-405 Power 26 40 ci gn Weight -3 4 lbs Features map4a engine rails band-sawn parts formed music wire landing gear isolated exposed fuel tank compartment strong durable bales construction throughout DesIgned flown wIth wIthout computer radloel Radical design performance conventIonal construetlonl Boa competition Fun Fly contender Ask Florio Flyer STUNT WAGON favorite hobby shop first direct orders add $4 S&H per kit Z Send free Florio Flyer catalog VISA & M accepted PA Fleadents add 6% sales tax Florlo Flyer Corp P0 Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 e 814 885-9350 struts popping out dont want poking through top wing Landing gear shock struts made telescoping brass tubing described kits directions landing gear fairings attached fuselage again per kit attachment gear legs made %2 nylon landing gear clamps end trimmed off method looks much less obvious rubber bands suggested kit Cubs simple foot step fashioned /16 music wire glued two holes drilled fuselage after covering back-up block glued inside fuselage additional gluing area support step Cub uses Enya 60 four-stroke power am firm believer high quality fuels ability ward off perceived problems four-stroke engines can wonderful aid audio side scale modelings realism just dont abuse use castor oil 12h% nitro dont tweak get last two rpm need additional power badly should have used two-stroke installed larger four-stroke built model didnt lend itself well four-strokes throaty sound would like hear few suggestions low EDF Emotional Debt Factor fun-type scale models youd like see covered series Goldbergs J-3 Anniversary Cub has very well received will continue present models believe will interest RC Scale columns readers Thats friends let know what youd like see next joint building project will Dynaflites Fun-Scale TM P-S 1 Mustang Next Cub pony probably popular aircraft time Mark Smiths Dynaflite design great airplane making everyday builder look like pronot bench air Did know term Fun Scale actually registered trademark Dynaflites Well thats reasons choosing Mustang over other P-S available feel entire fun-scale modeling fraternity owes Dynaflite small debt gratitude recognizing needs everyday modeler like scale airplanes yet still dont feel compelled build high commitment models Mark Smith has designed series expressly modelers Dynaflite has seven different kits available Fun-Scale TM series 40-size pony unquestionably cover telephone call Bob Bankas Scale Model Research see Model Aviation s advertising directory ad address telephone number got great 8 /2 x 11 three-view beautiful set photos PAUL PAUL color scheme lends itself very well film Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Craftecfwith tempered steel instead plastic nickelplated wear resistance Sullivan Control Horn 555 built exacting specifications eliminate flex flutter Better still comes complete glass-filled nylon bushing prevent metal-to-metal contact radio interference sized fit either devises Sullivans New Ball Joint System easy off-axis movement lilt Sullivan 555 Finally control horn p PRODUCTS thats made right stuff PD Box 5166 Baiflmore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground covering jobs will make perfect subject useful instructionals several other areas Scale Model Researchs photo packs available fifty-seven different Mustangs Bob has excellent three-views compliment five Now thats onestop documentation shopping scale modeling friends round up Mustang kits order photos three-views check supplies glue fresh razor blades get ready visit World War TwoFun-Scale style says have pro fly Mustang Dynaflite has tamed pony have ride Til next time build straight fly safely RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 tangled twisted lines past Launch retrieval takes about minute ring ready next launch Flying narrow fields obstructions cross-wind conditions now possible because speed Model 20 pulls line back ground about 25 mph launch retrieval line isnt allowed time drift away As reliability system has ultimate test Mark Triebes has repeatedly launched Mueller Comet 89T Pedal metal awesome wing-cracking zooms Model 20 February 1992 101 I
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USEFUL SCALE ACCESSORIES have few useful scale accessories share month Maybe will tune current list projects After youve seen goodies Ill tell about unique covering job rest finishing touches Goldberg Anniversary 1-3 Cub earlier columns made brief mention scale cockpit kits being offered Mike Cook Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 know good cockpit kit can make important contribution final appearance almost scale model airplane good cockpit kits arent always easy find Mikes molded ABS plastic kits first rate feature details necessary duplicate interiors some aviations popular subjects presently over twenty different subjects covered cockpit line might just need stamped self-addressed envelope will get complete list cockpit kits other hard find accessories Avco Model Supplies has available Among Avco accessories machine gun kits bombs instrument kits cockpit placards wheel covers J-3 engine cylinder kits shrouds Mikes prices reasonable products well done finally get around Sig quarter scale 1-3 Ill using Avco cockpit kit shown accompanying photo Whenever subject control linkage comes attention its reasonably safe bet Z-bends will somewhere discussion Z-bend goof-proof method pushrod attachment Im confident us can appreciate value solution perplexing problem producing accurate Z-bend available Thunder Tiger Z Bender available through Hobby Shack 18480 Bandilier Circle Dept HROB1 Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 inexpensive tool will produce perfect Z-bend time very little help modeler Just position end pushrod wire between tools illusion top window Jeffs Goldberg Cub created piece Coverites aluminum 21st Century Film few strips 1A-in striping tape models Enya 60 four-stroke does wonderful job pulling airplane around helping reinforce audio side illusion its classic putt-putt sound details Cubs struts jury struts landing gear fairing attachments foot step shock struts evident underside photo right 44 Model Aviation c@nioxiU Scale Jeff Tboy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler 19002 Avoc Model Supply offers ABS cockpit kits relatively easy assemble install feature thorough detail Full documentation subject models interior included Avcos cockpit kits quarter-scale J-3 kit shown end will eventually come part Jeffs Sig kit n ever find time get model built no effortless method produce perfect Z-bend Thunder Tigers Z Bender available Hobby Shack tool both Indispensable inexpensive just cant argue authors Goldberg Anniversary J-3 Cub sits rest runway Valley Forge Sig nal Seekers site Valley Forge National Historical Park setting such its difficult tell model real thing Only protruding cylinder head Enya 60 fourstroke gives away scale-like duplication Cubs fuselagelf fairing evident Once model covered can see part 1-in dowel along fuselage side played enhancing Cubs realism Aint life granda great flying J-3 great site 3] 11 @I KW1 A .. 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books offered Giffords List Number Two promise still come List Number Three books rated eight different stages condition ranging Carl Goldberg Models new steerable tail wheel kit has youll need scale up Ultimate Bipe J-3 Cub Extra 300 quick look will show handy hardware Item wili apply Itself other subjects well mintbrand new no blemishesto poor buy until can find better copy seriously suggest sending Herb buck SASE complete list treasures Dont wait too long because copies received useful information package along samples carbon strip graphite filler Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 outfit has everything composite builder might require carbon sheets strips rods Kevlar fabrics thread CST has five different vacuum bagging kits good selection related tools accessories discriminating modeler Vacuum bagging can produce lightweight glassed wing skins usual grunt work associated task technique vacuum bagging very popular among competitive RC Soaring fraternity wing loading easily critical performance factor Scale Check composites contacting CST customary SASE February 1992 45 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets One 0 Sanded Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa coiorfui P-Si Mustang PAUL wlii subject authors next co-building pro ject After Cub next logical subject must sureiy pony Photo pack threeview upcoming project supplied Bob Banks Scale Model Research keep ing Fun-Scale e Jeff chose Dynaflites 40 size Mustang kit After ali Dyna flite holds registered trademark Fun-Scale seems natural choice PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS ZIZ7~sM Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan NoSize TT-150-B 1/2 TT-175-B /4 11-200-B fl-225-B .. 2-1/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAIt . 11-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2-1/2 FAI 11-275-B .. 2-3/4 11-276-B.. 2-3/4 FAt 11-300-B 11-301-B 11-325-B . 3-1/4 11-350-B 2 11-375-B . 3-3/4 11-400-B RetailAppros PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 1695160oz 189515002 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fairing ision machined wood parts Wingspan745 inLoading.10 oz /sq ft & Uf Foam cores built-in washout ity Wing area. 550 sq inAirfoilsSD6060 & 53021 Aspect ratio101Optionalpower.. Electric 05wing sheeting haped hardwood Weight35 oxRadio2-ch recdleading edges o-Illustrated instruction JAREL AIRCRAFT DESIGN 5 ENGINEERINGbooklet lete hardware package 12136 Braddock Dr Cu/ver City CA 50230 $7995 plus $400 S&H 213 390-1348 sidents Hawaii & AJaska $900 S&H RC ScalelTroy Continued page 45 information impressed graphite filler super strong mixed epoxy very effective mix used reinforce highly loaded aircraft areas like wing mounting tubes firewalls retractable gear mounting plates Carl Goldberg Models 4734 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60651 has released very affordable pair scale tail wheel assemblies 40 60 size tail wheel units comes complete springs dual rudder born dual tiller nicely molded wheel tire Its obvious assemblies will compliment Goldbergs Ultimate Extra 300 perfectly theres no reason new tail wheels wont suit hundred other scale projects well Take look next time visit local hobby dealer think youll like em Goldberg Cub Well friends Ive finally finished Goldberg Cub must admit being very pleased final results subtle additions left last Cub ready covered Ill pick up Several finishing methods can produce accurate Cub finish effortlessly using Coverites new 21st Century Fabric Cub yellow fifteen-foot roll took get model done see good bit left over case repair should ever become necessary Finishing Cub 21st Century Fabric requires no instruction other comes material Youll find material exceptionally easy use excellent shrink qualities tremendous strength change normal covering procedure youll encounter will handling fuselage top flows base models vertical fin area scale AQLANIAE Supports sizes P/C airplanes convenlenti waist height No stooping kneeling squatting cold damp ground Elevated position allows work Its top belly wings simply rotating its fuse Cleaning fueling starting engine quick simple suspended 35 feet above ground STEPSTAND sets up seconds bysimply pressing eachstand ground foot required distance accomodate size airplane Only $1995 30-day money back guarantee 1 satlaf led Order direct phone COD send check $1995 plus $350 shipping handling ESC Inc Cherokee Circle le Pock AP 72205 221-7384 FAX 501224-7826 96 Model Aviation 0 -AIKrlArd ASSEMBLE AND WORK ON YOUR PLANE IN THE AIR NOT ON THE GROUND modelers feel Goldbergs Cub deviates little too far prototypical Ready goes Start job wing Cover using two pieces fabric bottom wing other top Coverites new material twentyseven inches wide enough width handle both sides single spans length covering ailerons stabilizer elevators rudder next apply fabric fuselage bottom two pieces take deep breath Temporarily fit vertical fin fuselage no glue place two pieces quarter-inch scrap over stab saddle Tack glue triangle strip tail filler blocks two scraps firmly fuselage Remove vertical fin sand filler blocks shape rear fuselage sides isnt necessary taper tops blocks sides covering will never touch tops extra wood can left enhance integrity fin/fuse joint sides filler blocks sanded shape carefully remove two quarter-inch shims Begin fuselage side covering task cutting overly large piece material side piece needs large enough cover complete side fuselage draped around cover fuselage top extend well over top vertical fin Iron piece 21st Century Fabric place over left side fuselage making sure attached firmly rear fuselage area stab saddle Slit covering along stab cut out iron edges stab opening trim covering top side will ironed onto fuselage top fin later now just fold back over itself apply right side covering same fashion left fuselage should completely covered except its top top material should still hanging loosely upper side dowel patiently waiting ironed top fin Being very careful get stab aligned correctly use slow-setting epoxy glue stabilizer rear fuselage Epoxy way go because smears sure get kind joint can cleaned alcohol before epoxy cures completely Install vertical fin over stab between two triangular tail filler blocks stab fin installation has cured pull left sides covering material up attach along back vertical fin Make absolutely certain piece covering firmly attached back fin filler block over stab covering pulls away youre working youll very unhappy camper Make few slits covering near base fin allowing pull covering around top fuselage Iron down center dowel working material gradually down onto around curved forward edge fin left piece entirely place trim edge along center dowel fin repeat covering procedure right piece 21st Century Fabric Let second piece overlap first least % solid joining area mandatory considering amount stress joint must endure Applying fin/fuselage fillet correctly fairly difficult procedure well worth effort Youll get right keep must careful trim covering too closely before understand portion covering method Once cut cant back up relatively simple modification Goldbergs kit produces scale-like fuselage/fin fillet done right fillet perhaps noticeable improvement over standard kit Trimming model next few materials available make task pleasurable you prefer use own AMA number instead registration number provided kit Coverite Graphics Numbers two-inch black markings choice numbers adhesive backed fuelproof needing no clear sealer around Continued page 98 February 1992 97 edges remain place years Goldbergs water soluble Cub decals used fin fine job believe Goldbergs decals fuciproof up fifteen percent nitro no clear overcoat fly K&B 500 12/2 % have no trouble CGM decals fuselages top window totally effortless duplicate Its simple rectangle cut aluminum 21st Century Film outlined A6 black striping tape Striping tape also used give illusion Cubs door outline Piper J-3 Cubs lightning bolt has long subject heated controversy will share two items can keep guesswork related bolt away project First off quite contrary popular opinion lightning bolts actual characteristics can documented Soon after first Cub article went print received nice letter Bill Brenchley 101 Cohee Lane Elkton Maryland 21921 seems though Pipers bolts applied freehand wasand still isofficial documentation exact size shape location famed J-3 lightning bolt Bills letter precise dimensions definitive J-3 lightning bolt defined official documentation Piper Cub exact copy existing aircraft merely example J-3 might have rolled factory piece documentation will allow shape place bolt designers Piper would have wanted would seem might settle lightning bolt issue once problem definitive lightning bolt intent model specific J-3 perhaps nearby airport AMAs Scale competition rules dictate boltand everything else modelmust match full scale airplane copying what full scale might have looked like correctly restored full scales bolt wrong model must duplicate its error Thats compeution thats also might appear competitors argue quite bit theyre arguments differences opinion regarding rules interpretation An alternative assist lightning bolt comes us Art Morgen Vinylwrite Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 minimal fee Vinylwrite will send adhesive-backed pair lightning bolts correct scale whatever kit scratch Cub project like markings supplied frisket-like masks allow accurately position bolt before actually pressing down onto models fuselage issue Piper defined bolt vs specific full-scale Cubs bolt would still RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL fuel beginners & sport flyers should use Avail synthetlb castor lend RED MAX 0101676274168160915680 REDMAX5123792890382974224639 RED MAX 1014301073104495885832478 ...REDMAX12155511861135104293337517 ...RED MAX 151879125912261125100842558 RED MAX RACING FUEL I Trophy wInner planes bosts & cars two boat blends castor ok up 40% nltro RED MAX 202133138715571429128080946 RED MAX 252408180617581613144572065 RED MAX 4032372428236321691942105859 RED MAX 5037902843276725402274128056 RED MAX 6043433258317129102606150452 F .....REDMAX6546203465337330952772161651 RED MAX 4-CYCLE FUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cycle engines 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Prices May vary other fuel 98 Model Aviation Order Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON THE RIGHT Freight tree qts gals No hand ling charge Freight collect ott drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qt-y deter mines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD ICOD add $2 per cartonl Personal checks may held until cleared OTtFUELONE4GALCASE 24GALtOGAL1GAL ordaradMIXTUREGAL5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GALTOTAL DRUM$AI4T RED MAX FUEL Continued page 100 5 Performance 10 Performance ormance PLEASE PRINT PIA5AP Box CITY/STATE IZIP FXPIAATIAN flail MV-i TYPHOON state-of-the-ad design pattern competition Plug-rn adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sqin versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length 68 in/71 1/2 Power- 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 CIA 05 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$695 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aiummum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels cluded Three sizes available 7/8 dia X 2 ft precision fit$1095 11/4diaX2ft$995 11/2diaX3ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired $695 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER * Provides solid support accurate building * Rugged construction 7ply aircraft plywood * Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide * Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide * Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up * Contains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations $1795 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations $1995 TwoS ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts.$2195 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 98 apply Vinylwrites bolts save good deal measuring masking painting cussingespecially case Goldberg kit Cubs feel much issue Cubs facts aint Scale Masters guys its Goldberg kit local flying site used Vinylwrites lightning bolts Cub very very pleased ease application overall appearance long-lasting durability attractive markings would strongly suggest Vinylwrites bolts definitive lightning bolt anyones Goldberg J-3 knows may match Piper documents Incidentally Vinylwrite has complete line products available dressing up other projects scale otherwise company capable handling custom cutting needs well Send stamped self-addressed envelope information know Art would like hear Cubs basswood wing struts replaced four %-in K&S streamlined aluminum tubes epoxied together fuselage juncture fitted model nylon hold-down brackets supplied Goldbergs kit hold-down fittings perfect size press fit tubing Just fill end tubesone timewith epoxy press fittings use pair pliers smooth jaws squeeze very ends tubes tight against brackets As bracket installed stand strut end ensure epoxy flows around through nylon fitting Jury struts bent /32 music wire attached struts heavy thread bit regular Zap CA cyanoacrylate slightly overlong ends jury strut simply insert %2 holes bottom Cubs wing Neat simple careful keep extra length inch dont want jury 100 Model Aviation WIRE BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 No 324 SEND 50 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG Include S3tO/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tsx GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 904/476-8639 NEW Florlo Flyers STUNT WAGON Now Only $6995 WingSpan-50WingArea-788sqin.Length-405 Power 26 40 ci gn Weight -3 4 lbs Features map4a engine rails band-sawn parts formed music wire landing gear isolated exposed fuel tank compartment strong durable bales construction throughout DesIgned flown wIth wIthout computer radloel Radical design performance conventIonal construetlonl Boa competition Fun Fly contender Ask Florio Flyer STUNT WAGON favorite hobby shop first direct orders add $4 S&H per kit Z Send free Florio Flyer catalog VISA & M accepted PA Fleadents add 6% sales tax Florlo Flyer Corp P0 Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 e 814 885-9350 struts popping out dont want poking through top wing Landing gear shock struts made telescoping brass tubing described kits directions landing gear fairings attached fuselage again per kit attachment gear legs made %2 nylon landing gear clamps end trimmed off method looks much less obvious rubber bands suggested kit Cubs simple foot step fashioned /16 music wire glued two holes drilled fuselage after covering back-up block glued inside fuselage additional gluing area support step Cub uses Enya 60 four-stroke power am firm believer high quality fuels ability ward off perceived problems four-stroke engines can wonderful aid audio side scale modelings realism just dont abuse use castor oil 12h% nitro dont tweak get last two rpm need additional power badly should have used two-stroke installed larger four-stroke built model didnt lend itself well four-strokes throaty sound would like hear few suggestions low EDF Emotional Debt Factor fun-type scale models youd like see covered series Goldbergs J-3 Anniversary Cub has very well received will continue present models believe will interest RC Scale columns readers Thats friends let know what youd like see next joint building project will Dynaflites Fun-Scale TM P-S 1 Mustang Next Cub pony probably popular aircraft time Mark Smiths Dynaflite design great airplane making everyday builder look like pronot bench air Did know term Fun Scale actually registered trademark Dynaflites Well thats reasons choosing Mustang over other P-S available feel entire fun-scale modeling fraternity owes Dynaflite small debt gratitude recognizing needs everyday modeler like scale airplanes yet still dont feel compelled build high commitment models Mark Smith has designed series expressly modelers Dynaflite has seven different kits available Fun-Scale TM series 40-size pony unquestionably cover telephone call Bob Bankas Scale Model Research see Model Aviation s advertising directory ad address telephone number got great 8 /2 x 11 three-view beautiful set photos PAUL PAUL color scheme lends itself very well film Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Craftecfwith tempered steel instead plastic nickelplated wear resistance Sullivan Control Horn 555 built exacting specifications eliminate flex flutter Better still comes complete glass-filled nylon bushing prevent metal-to-metal contact radio interference sized fit either devises Sullivans New Ball Joint System easy off-axis movement lilt Sullivan 555 Finally control horn p PRODUCTS thats made right stuff PD Box 5166 Baiflmore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground covering jobs will make perfect subject useful instructionals several other areas Scale Model Researchs photo packs available fifty-seven different Mustangs Bob has excellent three-views compliment five Now thats onestop documentation shopping scale modeling friends round up Mustang kits order photos three-views check supplies glue fresh razor blades get ready visit World War TwoFun-Scale style says have pro fly Mustang Dynaflite has tamed pony have ride Til next time build straight fly safely RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 tangled twisted lines past Launch retrieval takes about minute ring ready next launch Flying narrow fields obstructions cross-wind conditions now possible because speed Model 20 pulls line back ground about 25 mph launch retrieval line isnt allowed time drift away As reliability system has ultimate test Mark Triebes has repeatedly launched Mueller Comet 89T Pedal metal awesome wing-cracking zooms Model 20 February 1992 101 I
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USEFUL SCALE ACCESSORIES have few useful scale accessories share month Maybe will tune current list projects After youve seen goodies Ill tell about unique covering job rest finishing touches Goldberg Anniversary 1-3 Cub earlier columns made brief mention scale cockpit kits being offered Mike Cook Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 know good cockpit kit can make important contribution final appearance almost scale model airplane good cockpit kits arent always easy find Mikes molded ABS plastic kits first rate feature details necessary duplicate interiors some aviations popular subjects presently over twenty different subjects covered cockpit line might just need stamped self-addressed envelope will get complete list cockpit kits other hard find accessories Avco Model Supplies has available Among Avco accessories machine gun kits bombs instrument kits cockpit placards wheel covers J-3 engine cylinder kits shrouds Mikes prices reasonable products well done finally get around Sig quarter scale 1-3 Ill using Avco cockpit kit shown accompanying photo Whenever subject control linkage comes attention its reasonably safe bet Z-bends will somewhere discussion Z-bend goof-proof method pushrod attachment Im confident us can appreciate value solution perplexing problem producing accurate Z-bend available Thunder Tiger Z Bender available through Hobby Shack 18480 Bandilier Circle Dept HROB1 Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 inexpensive tool will produce perfect Z-bend time very little help modeler Just position end pushrod wire between tools illusion top window Jeffs Goldberg Cub created piece Coverites aluminum 21st Century Film few strips 1A-in striping tape models Enya 60 four-stroke does wonderful job pulling airplane around helping reinforce audio side illusion its classic putt-putt sound details Cubs struts jury struts landing gear fairing attachments foot step shock struts evident underside photo right 44 Model Aviation c@nioxiU Scale Jeff Tboy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler 19002 Avoc Model Supply offers ABS cockpit kits relatively easy assemble install feature thorough detail Full documentation subject models interior included Avcos cockpit kits quarter-scale J-3 kit shown end will eventually come part Jeffs Sig kit n ever find time get model built no effortless method produce perfect Z-bend Thunder Tigers Z Bender available Hobby Shack tool both Indispensable inexpensive just cant argue authors Goldberg Anniversary J-3 Cub sits rest runway Valley Forge Sig nal Seekers site Valley Forge National Historical Park setting such its difficult tell model real thing Only protruding cylinder head Enya 60 fourstroke gives away scale-like duplication Cubs fuselagelf fairing evident Once model covered can see part 1-in dowel along fuselage side played enhancing Cubs realism Aint life granda great flying J-3 great site 3] 11 @I KW1 A .. 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books offered Giffords List Number Two promise still come List Number Three books rated eight different stages condition ranging Carl Goldberg Models new steerable tail wheel kit has youll need scale up Ultimate Bipe J-3 Cub Extra 300 quick look will show handy hardware Item wili apply Itself other subjects well mintbrand new no blemishesto poor buy until can find better copy seriously suggest sending Herb buck SASE complete list treasures Dont wait too long because copies received useful information package along samples carbon strip graphite filler Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 outfit has everything composite builder might require carbon sheets strips rods Kevlar fabrics thread CST has five different vacuum bagging kits good selection related tools accessories discriminating modeler Vacuum bagging can produce lightweight glassed wing skins usual grunt work associated task technique vacuum bagging very popular among competitive RC Soaring fraternity wing loading easily critical performance factor Scale Check composites contacting CST customary SASE February 1992 45 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets One 0 Sanded Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa coiorfui P-Si Mustang PAUL wlii subject authors next co-building pro ject After Cub next logical subject must sureiy pony Photo pack threeview upcoming project supplied Bob Banks Scale Model Research keep ing Fun-Scale e Jeff chose Dynaflites 40 size Mustang kit After ali Dyna flite holds registered trademark Fun-Scale seems natural choice PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS ZIZ7~sM Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan NoSize TT-150-B 1/2 TT-175-B /4 11-200-B fl-225-B .. 2-1/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAIt . 11-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2-1/2 FAI 11-275-B .. 2-3/4 11-276-B.. 2-3/4 FAt 11-300-B 11-301-B 11-325-B . 3-1/4 11-350-B 2 11-375-B . 3-3/4 11-400-B RetailAppros PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 1695160oz 189515002 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fairing ision machined wood parts Wingspan745 inLoading.10 oz /sq ft & Uf Foam cores built-in washout ity Wing area. 550 sq inAirfoilsSD6060 & 53021 Aspect ratio101Optionalpower.. Electric 05wing sheeting haped hardwood Weight35 oxRadio2-ch recdleading edges o-Illustrated instruction JAREL AIRCRAFT DESIGN 5 ENGINEERINGbooklet lete hardware package 12136 Braddock Dr Cu/ver City CA 50230 $7995 plus $400 S&H 213 390-1348 sidents Hawaii & AJaska $900 S&H RC ScalelTroy Continued page 45 information impressed graphite filler super strong mixed epoxy very effective mix used reinforce highly loaded aircraft areas like wing mounting tubes firewalls retractable gear mounting plates Carl Goldberg Models 4734 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60651 has released very affordable pair scale tail wheel assemblies 40 60 size tail wheel units comes complete springs dual rudder born dual tiller nicely molded wheel tire Its obvious assemblies will compliment Goldbergs Ultimate Extra 300 perfectly theres no reason new tail wheels wont suit hundred other scale projects well Take look next time visit local hobby dealer think youll like em Goldberg Cub Well friends Ive finally finished Goldberg Cub must admit being very pleased final results subtle additions left last Cub ready covered Ill pick up Several finishing methods can produce accurate Cub finish effortlessly using Coverites new 21st Century Fabric Cub yellow fifteen-foot roll took get model done see good bit left over case repair should ever become necessary Finishing Cub 21st Century Fabric requires no instruction other comes material Youll find material exceptionally easy use excellent shrink qualities tremendous strength change normal covering procedure youll encounter will handling fuselage top flows base models vertical fin area scale AQLANIAE Supports sizes P/C airplanes convenlenti waist height No stooping kneeling squatting cold damp ground Elevated position allows work Its top belly wings simply rotating its fuse Cleaning fueling starting engine quick simple suspended 35 feet above ground STEPSTAND sets up seconds bysimply pressing eachstand ground foot required distance accomodate size airplane Only $1995 30-day money back guarantee 1 satlaf led Order direct phone COD send check $1995 plus $350 shipping handling ESC Inc Cherokee Circle le Pock AP 72205 221-7384 FAX 501224-7826 96 Model Aviation 0 -AIKrlArd ASSEMBLE AND WORK ON YOUR PLANE IN THE AIR NOT ON THE GROUND modelers feel Goldbergs Cub deviates little too far prototypical Ready goes Start job wing Cover using two pieces fabric bottom wing other top Coverites new material twentyseven inches wide enough width handle both sides single spans length covering ailerons stabilizer elevators rudder next apply fabric fuselage bottom two pieces take deep breath Temporarily fit vertical fin fuselage no glue place two pieces quarter-inch scrap over stab saddle Tack glue triangle strip tail filler blocks two scraps firmly fuselage Remove vertical fin sand filler blocks shape rear fuselage sides isnt necessary taper tops blocks sides covering will never touch tops extra wood can left enhance integrity fin/fuse joint sides filler blocks sanded shape carefully remove two quarter-inch shims Begin fuselage side covering task cutting overly large piece material side piece needs large enough cover complete side fuselage draped around cover fuselage top extend well over top vertical fin Iron piece 21st Century Fabric place over left side fuselage making sure attached firmly rear fuselage area stab saddle Slit covering along stab cut out iron edges stab opening trim covering top side will ironed onto fuselage top fin later now just fold back over itself apply right side covering same fashion left fuselage should completely covered except its top top material should still hanging loosely upper side dowel patiently waiting ironed top fin Being very careful get stab aligned correctly use slow-setting epoxy glue stabilizer rear fuselage Epoxy way go because smears sure get kind joint can cleaned alcohol before epoxy cures completely Install vertical fin over stab between two triangular tail filler blocks stab fin installation has cured pull left sides covering material up attach along back vertical fin Make absolutely certain piece covering firmly attached back fin filler block over stab covering pulls away youre working youll very unhappy camper Make few slits covering near base fin allowing pull covering around top fuselage Iron down center dowel working material gradually down onto around curved forward edge fin left piece entirely place trim edge along center dowel fin repeat covering procedure right piece 21st Century Fabric Let second piece overlap first least % solid joining area mandatory considering amount stress joint must endure Applying fin/fuselage fillet correctly fairly difficult procedure well worth effort Youll get right keep must careful trim covering too closely before understand portion covering method Once cut cant back up relatively simple modification Goldbergs kit produces scale-like fuselage/fin fillet done right fillet perhaps noticeable improvement over standard kit Trimming model next few materials available make task pleasurable you prefer use own AMA number instead registration number provided kit Coverite Graphics Numbers two-inch black markings choice numbers adhesive backed fuelproof needing no clear sealer around Continued page 98 February 1992 97 edges remain place years Goldbergs water soluble Cub decals used fin fine job believe Goldbergs decals fuciproof up fifteen percent nitro no clear overcoat fly K&B 500 12/2 % have no trouble CGM decals fuselages top window totally effortless duplicate Its simple rectangle cut aluminum 21st Century Film outlined A6 black striping tape Striping tape also used give illusion Cubs door outline Piper J-3 Cubs lightning bolt has long subject heated controversy will share two items can keep guesswork related bolt away project First off quite contrary popular opinion lightning bolts actual characteristics can documented Soon after first Cub article went print received nice letter Bill Brenchley 101 Cohee Lane Elkton Maryland 21921 seems though Pipers bolts applied freehand wasand still isofficial documentation exact size shape location famed J-3 lightning bolt Bills letter precise dimensions definitive J-3 lightning bolt defined official documentation Piper Cub exact copy existing aircraft merely example J-3 might have rolled factory piece documentation will allow shape place bolt designers Piper would have wanted would seem might settle lightning bolt issue once problem definitive lightning bolt intent model specific J-3 perhaps nearby airport AMAs Scale competition rules dictate boltand everything else modelmust match full scale airplane copying what full scale might have looked like correctly restored full scales bolt wrong model must duplicate its error Thats compeution thats also might appear competitors argue quite bit theyre arguments differences opinion regarding rules interpretation An alternative assist lightning bolt comes us Art Morgen Vinylwrite Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 minimal fee Vinylwrite will send adhesive-backed pair lightning bolts correct scale whatever kit scratch Cub project like markings supplied frisket-like masks allow accurately position bolt before actually pressing down onto models fuselage issue Piper defined bolt vs specific full-scale Cubs bolt would still RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL fuel beginners & sport flyers should use Avail synthetlb castor lend RED MAX 0101676274168160915680 REDMAX5123792890382974224639 RED MAX 1014301073104495885832478 ...REDMAX12155511861135104293337517 ...RED MAX 151879125912261125100842558 RED MAX RACING FUEL I Trophy wInner planes bosts & cars two boat blends castor ok up 40% nltro RED MAX 202133138715571429128080946 RED MAX 252408180617581613144572065 RED MAX 4032372428236321691942105859 RED MAX 5037902843276725402274128056 RED MAX 6043433258317129102606150452 F .....REDMAX6546203465337330952772161651 RED MAX 4-CYCLE FUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cycle engines 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Prices May vary other fuel 98 Model Aviation Order Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON THE RIGHT Freight tree qts gals No hand ling charge Freight collect ott drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qt-y deter mines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD ICOD add $2 per cartonl Personal checks may held until cleared OTtFUELONE4GALCASE 24GALtOGAL1GAL ordaradMIXTUREGAL5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GALTOTAL DRUM$AI4T RED MAX FUEL Continued page 100 5 Performance 10 Performance ormance PLEASE PRINT PIA5AP Box CITY/STATE IZIP FXPIAATIAN flail MV-i TYPHOON state-of-the-ad design pattern competition Plug-rn adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sqin versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length 68 in/71 1/2 Power- 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 CIA 05 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$695 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aiummum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels cluded Three sizes available 7/8 dia X 2 ft precision fit$1095 11/4diaX2ft$995 11/2diaX3ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired $695 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER * Provides solid support accurate building * Rugged construction 7ply aircraft plywood * Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide * Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide * Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up * Contains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations $1795 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations $1995 TwoS ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts.$2195 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 98 apply Vinylwrites bolts save good deal measuring masking painting cussingespecially case Goldberg kit Cubs feel much issue Cubs facts aint Scale Masters guys its Goldberg kit local flying site used Vinylwrites lightning bolts Cub very very pleased ease application overall appearance long-lasting durability attractive markings would strongly suggest Vinylwrites bolts definitive lightning bolt anyones Goldberg J-3 knows may match Piper documents Incidentally Vinylwrite has complete line products available dressing up other projects scale otherwise company capable handling custom cutting needs well Send stamped self-addressed envelope information know Art would like hear Cubs basswood wing struts replaced four %-in K&S streamlined aluminum tubes epoxied together fuselage juncture fitted model nylon hold-down brackets supplied Goldbergs kit hold-down fittings perfect size press fit tubing Just fill end tubesone timewith epoxy press fittings use pair pliers smooth jaws squeeze very ends tubes tight against brackets As bracket installed stand strut end ensure epoxy flows around through nylon fitting Jury struts bent /32 music wire attached struts heavy thread bit regular Zap CA cyanoacrylate slightly overlong ends jury strut simply insert %2 holes bottom Cubs wing Neat simple careful keep extra length inch dont want jury 100 Model Aviation WIRE BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 No 324 SEND 50 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG Include S3tO/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tsx GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 904/476-8639 NEW Florlo Flyers STUNT WAGON Now Only $6995 WingSpan-50WingArea-788sqin.Length-405 Power 26 40 ci gn Weight -3 4 lbs Features map4a engine rails band-sawn parts formed music wire landing gear isolated exposed fuel tank compartment strong durable bales construction throughout DesIgned flown wIth wIthout computer radloel Radical design performance conventIonal construetlonl Boa competition Fun Fly contender Ask Florio Flyer STUNT WAGON favorite hobby shop first direct orders add $4 S&H per kit Z Send free Florio Flyer catalog VISA & M accepted PA Fleadents add 6% sales tax Florlo Flyer Corp P0 Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 e 814 885-9350 struts popping out dont want poking through top wing Landing gear shock struts made telescoping brass tubing described kits directions landing gear fairings attached fuselage again per kit attachment gear legs made %2 nylon landing gear clamps end trimmed off method looks much less obvious rubber bands suggested kit Cubs simple foot step fashioned /16 music wire glued two holes drilled fuselage after covering back-up block glued inside fuselage additional gluing area support step Cub uses Enya 60 four-stroke power am firm believer high quality fuels ability ward off perceived problems four-stroke engines can wonderful aid audio side scale modelings realism just dont abuse use castor oil 12h% nitro dont tweak get last two rpm need additional power badly should have used two-stroke installed larger four-stroke built model didnt lend itself well four-strokes throaty sound would like hear few suggestions low EDF Emotional Debt Factor fun-type scale models youd like see covered series Goldbergs J-3 Anniversary Cub has very well received will continue present models believe will interest RC Scale columns readers Thats friends let know what youd like see next joint building project will Dynaflites Fun-Scale TM P-S 1 Mustang Next Cub pony probably popular aircraft time Mark Smiths Dynaflite design great airplane making everyday builder look like pronot bench air Did know term Fun Scale actually registered trademark Dynaflites Well thats reasons choosing Mustang over other P-S available feel entire fun-scale modeling fraternity owes Dynaflite small debt gratitude recognizing needs everyday modeler like scale airplanes yet still dont feel compelled build high commitment models Mark Smith has designed series expressly modelers Dynaflite has seven different kits available Fun-Scale TM series 40-size pony unquestionably cover telephone call Bob Bankas Scale Model Research see Model Aviation s advertising directory ad address telephone number got great 8 /2 x 11 three-view beautiful set photos PAUL PAUL color scheme lends itself very well film Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Craftecfwith tempered steel instead plastic nickelplated wear resistance Sullivan Control Horn 555 built exacting specifications eliminate flex flutter Better still comes complete glass-filled nylon bushing prevent metal-to-metal contact radio interference sized fit either devises Sullivans New Ball Joint System easy off-axis movement lilt Sullivan 555 Finally control horn p PRODUCTS thats made right stuff PD Box 5166 Baiflmore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground covering jobs will make perfect subject useful instructionals several other areas Scale Model Researchs photo packs available fifty-seven different Mustangs Bob has excellent three-views compliment five Now thats onestop documentation shopping scale modeling friends round up Mustang kits order photos three-views check supplies glue fresh razor blades get ready visit World War TwoFun-Scale style says have pro fly Mustang Dynaflite has tamed pony have ride Til next time build straight fly safely RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 tangled twisted lines past Launch retrieval takes about minute ring ready next launch Flying narrow fields obstructions cross-wind conditions now possible because speed Model 20 pulls line back ground about 25 mph launch retrieval line isnt allowed time drift away As reliability system has ultimate test Mark Triebes has repeatedly launched Mueller Comet 89T Pedal metal awesome wing-cracking zooms Model 20 February 1992 101 I
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USEFUL SCALE ACCESSORIES have few useful scale accessories share month Maybe will tune current list projects After youve seen goodies Ill tell about unique covering job rest finishing touches Goldberg Anniversary 1-3 Cub earlier columns made brief mention scale cockpit kits being offered Mike Cook Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 know good cockpit kit can make important contribution final appearance almost scale model airplane good cockpit kits arent always easy find Mikes molded ABS plastic kits first rate feature details necessary duplicate interiors some aviations popular subjects presently over twenty different subjects covered cockpit line might just need stamped self-addressed envelope will get complete list cockpit kits other hard find accessories Avco Model Supplies has available Among Avco accessories machine gun kits bombs instrument kits cockpit placards wheel covers J-3 engine cylinder kits shrouds Mikes prices reasonable products well done finally get around Sig quarter scale 1-3 Ill using Avco cockpit kit shown accompanying photo Whenever subject control linkage comes attention its reasonably safe bet Z-bends will somewhere discussion Z-bend goof-proof method pushrod attachment Im confident us can appreciate value solution perplexing problem producing accurate Z-bend available Thunder Tiger Z Bender available through Hobby Shack 18480 Bandilier Circle Dept HROB1 Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 inexpensive tool will produce perfect Z-bend time very little help modeler Just position end pushrod wire between tools illusion top window Jeffs Goldberg Cub created piece Coverites aluminum 21st Century Film few strips 1A-in striping tape models Enya 60 four-stroke does wonderful job pulling airplane around helping reinforce audio side illusion its classic putt-putt sound details Cubs struts jury struts landing gear fairing attachments foot step shock struts evident underside photo right 44 Model Aviation c@nioxiU Scale Jeff Tboy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler 19002 Avoc Model Supply offers ABS cockpit kits relatively easy assemble install feature thorough detail Full documentation subject models interior included Avcos cockpit kits quarter-scale J-3 kit shown end will eventually come part Jeffs Sig kit n ever find time get model built no effortless method produce perfect Z-bend Thunder Tigers Z Bender available Hobby Shack tool both Indispensable inexpensive just cant argue authors Goldberg Anniversary J-3 Cub sits rest runway Valley Forge Sig nal Seekers site Valley Forge National Historical Park setting such its difficult tell model real thing Only protruding cylinder head Enya 60 fourstroke gives away scale-like duplication Cubs fuselagelf fairing evident Once model covered can see part 1-in dowel along fuselage side played enhancing Cubs realism Aint life granda great flying J-3 great site 3] 11 @I KW1 A .. 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books offered Giffords List Number Two promise still come List Number Three books rated eight different stages condition ranging Carl Goldberg Models new steerable tail wheel kit has youll need scale up Ultimate Bipe J-3 Cub Extra 300 quick look will show handy hardware Item wili apply Itself other subjects well mintbrand new no blemishesto poor buy until can find better copy seriously suggest sending Herb buck SASE complete list treasures Dont wait too long because copies received useful information package along samples carbon strip graphite filler Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 outfit has everything composite builder might require carbon sheets strips rods Kevlar fabrics thread CST has five different vacuum bagging kits good selection related tools accessories discriminating modeler Vacuum bagging can produce lightweight glassed wing skins usual grunt work associated task technique vacuum bagging very popular among competitive RC Soaring fraternity wing loading easily critical performance factor Scale Check composites contacting CST customary SASE February 1992 45 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets One 0 Sanded Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa coiorfui P-Si Mustang PAUL wlii subject authors next co-building pro ject After Cub next logical subject must sureiy pony Photo pack threeview upcoming project supplied Bob Banks Scale Model Research keep ing Fun-Scale e Jeff chose Dynaflites 40 size Mustang kit After ali Dyna flite holds registered trademark Fun-Scale seems natural choice PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS ZIZ7~sM Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan NoSize TT-150-B 1/2 TT-175-B /4 11-200-B fl-225-B .. 2-1/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAIt . 11-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2-1/2 FAI 11-275-B .. 2-3/4 11-276-B.. 2-3/4 FAt 11-300-B 11-301-B 11-325-B . 3-1/4 11-350-B 2 11-375-B . 3-3/4 11-400-B RetailAppros PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 1695160oz 189515002 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fairing ision machined wood parts Wingspan745 inLoading.10 oz /sq ft & Uf Foam cores built-in washout ity Wing area. 550 sq inAirfoilsSD6060 & 53021 Aspect ratio101Optionalpower.. Electric 05wing sheeting haped hardwood Weight35 oxRadio2-ch recdleading edges o-Illustrated instruction JAREL AIRCRAFT DESIGN 5 ENGINEERINGbooklet lete hardware package 12136 Braddock Dr Cu/ver City CA 50230 $7995 plus $400 S&H 213 390-1348 sidents Hawaii & AJaska $900 S&H RC ScalelTroy Continued page 45 information impressed graphite filler super strong mixed epoxy very effective mix used reinforce highly loaded aircraft areas like wing mounting tubes firewalls retractable gear mounting plates Carl Goldberg Models 4734 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60651 has released very affordable pair scale tail wheel assemblies 40 60 size tail wheel units comes complete springs dual rudder born dual tiller nicely molded wheel tire Its obvious assemblies will compliment Goldbergs Ultimate Extra 300 perfectly theres no reason new tail wheels wont suit hundred other scale projects well Take look next time visit local hobby dealer think youll like em Goldberg Cub Well friends Ive finally finished Goldberg Cub must admit being very pleased final results subtle additions left last Cub ready covered Ill pick up Several finishing methods can produce accurate Cub finish effortlessly using Coverites new 21st Century Fabric Cub yellow fifteen-foot roll took get model done see good bit left over case repair should ever become necessary Finishing Cub 21st Century Fabric requires no instruction other comes material Youll find material exceptionally easy use excellent shrink qualities tremendous strength change normal covering procedure youll encounter will handling fuselage top flows base models vertical fin area scale AQLANIAE Supports sizes P/C airplanes convenlenti waist height No stooping kneeling squatting cold damp ground Elevated position allows work Its top belly wings simply rotating its fuse Cleaning fueling starting engine quick simple suspended 35 feet above ground STEPSTAND sets up seconds bysimply pressing eachstand ground foot required distance accomodate size airplane Only $1995 30-day money back guarantee 1 satlaf led Order direct phone COD send check $1995 plus $350 shipping handling ESC Inc Cherokee Circle le Pock AP 72205 221-7384 FAX 501224-7826 96 Model Aviation 0 -AIKrlArd ASSEMBLE AND WORK ON YOUR PLANE IN THE AIR NOT ON THE GROUND modelers feel Goldbergs Cub deviates little too far prototypical Ready goes Start job wing Cover using two pieces fabric bottom wing other top Coverites new material twentyseven inches wide enough width handle both sides single spans length covering ailerons stabilizer elevators rudder next apply fabric fuselage bottom two pieces take deep breath Temporarily fit vertical fin fuselage no glue place two pieces quarter-inch scrap over stab saddle Tack glue triangle strip tail filler blocks two scraps firmly fuselage Remove vertical fin sand filler blocks shape rear fuselage sides isnt necessary taper tops blocks sides covering will never touch tops extra wood can left enhance integrity fin/fuse joint sides filler blocks sanded shape carefully remove two quarter-inch shims Begin fuselage side covering task cutting overly large piece material side piece needs large enough cover complete side fuselage draped around cover fuselage top extend well over top vertical fin Iron piece 21st Century Fabric place over left side fuselage making sure attached firmly rear fuselage area stab saddle Slit covering along stab cut out iron edges stab opening trim covering top side will ironed onto fuselage top fin later now just fold back over itself apply right side covering same fashion left fuselage should completely covered except its top top material should still hanging loosely upper side dowel patiently waiting ironed top fin Being very careful get stab aligned correctly use slow-setting epoxy glue stabilizer rear fuselage Epoxy way go because smears sure get kind joint can cleaned alcohol before epoxy cures completely Install vertical fin over stab between two triangular tail filler blocks stab fin installation has cured pull left sides covering material up attach along back vertical fin Make absolutely certain piece covering firmly attached back fin filler block over stab covering pulls away youre working youll very unhappy camper Make few slits covering near base fin allowing pull covering around top fuselage Iron down center dowel working material gradually down onto around curved forward edge fin left piece entirely place trim edge along center dowel fin repeat covering procedure right piece 21st Century Fabric Let second piece overlap first least % solid joining area mandatory considering amount stress joint must endure Applying fin/fuselage fillet correctly fairly difficult procedure well worth effort Youll get right keep must careful trim covering too closely before understand portion covering method Once cut cant back up relatively simple modification Goldbergs kit produces scale-like fuselage/fin fillet done right fillet perhaps noticeable improvement over standard kit Trimming model next few materials available make task pleasurable you prefer use own AMA number instead registration number provided kit Coverite Graphics Numbers two-inch black markings choice numbers adhesive backed fuelproof needing no clear sealer around Continued page 98 February 1992 97 edges remain place years Goldbergs water soluble Cub decals used fin fine job believe Goldbergs decals fuciproof up fifteen percent nitro no clear overcoat fly K&B 500 12/2 % have no trouble CGM decals fuselages top window totally effortless duplicate Its simple rectangle cut aluminum 21st Century Film outlined A6 black striping tape Striping tape also used give illusion Cubs door outline Piper J-3 Cubs lightning bolt has long subject heated controversy will share two items can keep guesswork related bolt away project First off quite contrary popular opinion lightning bolts actual characteristics can documented Soon after first Cub article went print received nice letter Bill Brenchley 101 Cohee Lane Elkton Maryland 21921 seems though Pipers bolts applied freehand wasand still isofficial documentation exact size shape location famed J-3 lightning bolt Bills letter precise dimensions definitive J-3 lightning bolt defined official documentation Piper Cub exact copy existing aircraft merely example J-3 might have rolled factory piece documentation will allow shape place bolt designers Piper would have wanted would seem might settle lightning bolt issue once problem definitive lightning bolt intent model specific J-3 perhaps nearby airport AMAs Scale competition rules dictate boltand everything else modelmust match full scale airplane copying what full scale might have looked like correctly restored full scales bolt wrong model must duplicate its error Thats compeution thats also might appear competitors argue quite bit theyre arguments differences opinion regarding rules interpretation An alternative assist lightning bolt comes us Art Morgen Vinylwrite Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 minimal fee Vinylwrite will send adhesive-backed pair lightning bolts correct scale whatever kit scratch Cub project like markings supplied frisket-like masks allow accurately position bolt before actually pressing down onto models fuselage issue Piper defined bolt vs specific full-scale Cubs bolt would still RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL fuel beginners & sport flyers should use Avail synthetlb castor lend RED MAX 0101676274168160915680 REDMAX5123792890382974224639 RED MAX 1014301073104495885832478 ...REDMAX12155511861135104293337517 ...RED MAX 151879125912261125100842558 RED MAX RACING FUEL I Trophy wInner planes bosts & cars two boat blends castor ok up 40% nltro RED MAX 202133138715571429128080946 RED MAX 252408180617581613144572065 RED MAX 4032372428236321691942105859 RED MAX 5037902843276725402274128056 RED MAX 6043433258317129102606150452 F .....REDMAX6546203465337330952772161651 RED MAX 4-CYCLE FUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cycle engines 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Prices May vary other fuel 98 Model Aviation Order Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON THE RIGHT Freight tree qts gals No hand ling charge Freight collect ott drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qt-y deter mines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD ICOD add $2 per cartonl Personal checks may held until cleared OTtFUELONE4GALCASE 24GALtOGAL1GAL ordaradMIXTUREGAL5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GALTOTAL DRUM$AI4T RED MAX FUEL Continued page 100 5 Performance 10 Performance ormance PLEASE PRINT PIA5AP Box CITY/STATE IZIP FXPIAATIAN flail MV-i TYPHOON state-of-the-ad design pattern competition Plug-rn adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sqin versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length 68 in/71 1/2 Power- 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 CIA 05 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$695 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aiummum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels cluded Three sizes available 7/8 dia X 2 ft precision fit$1095 11/4diaX2ft$995 11/2diaX3ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired $695 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER * Provides solid support accurate building * Rugged construction 7ply aircraft plywood * Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide * Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide * Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up * Contains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations $1795 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations $1995 TwoS ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts.$2195 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 98 apply Vinylwrites bolts save good deal measuring masking painting cussingespecially case Goldberg kit Cubs feel much issue Cubs facts aint Scale Masters guys its Goldberg kit local flying site used Vinylwrites lightning bolts Cub very very pleased ease application overall appearance long-lasting durability attractive markings would strongly suggest Vinylwrites bolts definitive lightning bolt anyones Goldberg J-3 knows may match Piper documents Incidentally Vinylwrite has complete line products available dressing up other projects scale otherwise company capable handling custom cutting needs well Send stamped self-addressed envelope information know Art would like hear Cubs basswood wing struts replaced four %-in K&S streamlined aluminum tubes epoxied together fuselage juncture fitted model nylon hold-down brackets supplied Goldbergs kit hold-down fittings perfect size press fit tubing Just fill end tubesone timewith epoxy press fittings use pair pliers smooth jaws squeeze very ends tubes tight against brackets As bracket installed stand strut end ensure epoxy flows around through nylon fitting Jury struts bent /32 music wire attached struts heavy thread bit regular Zap CA cyanoacrylate slightly overlong ends jury strut simply insert %2 holes bottom Cubs wing Neat simple careful keep extra length inch dont want jury 100 Model Aviation WIRE BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 No 324 SEND 50 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG Include S3tO/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tsx GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 904/476-8639 NEW Florlo Flyers STUNT WAGON Now Only $6995 WingSpan-50WingArea-788sqin.Length-405 Power 26 40 ci gn Weight -3 4 lbs Features map4a engine rails band-sawn parts formed music wire landing gear isolated exposed fuel tank compartment strong durable bales construction throughout DesIgned flown wIth wIthout computer radloel Radical design performance conventIonal construetlonl Boa competition Fun Fly contender Ask Florio Flyer STUNT WAGON favorite hobby shop first direct orders add $4 S&H per kit Z Send free Florio Flyer catalog VISA & M accepted PA Fleadents add 6% sales tax Florlo Flyer Corp P0 Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 e 814 885-9350 struts popping out dont want poking through top wing Landing gear shock struts made telescoping brass tubing described kits directions landing gear fairings attached fuselage again per kit attachment gear legs made %2 nylon landing gear clamps end trimmed off method looks much less obvious rubber bands suggested kit Cubs simple foot step fashioned /16 music wire glued two holes drilled fuselage after covering back-up block glued inside fuselage additional gluing area support step Cub uses Enya 60 four-stroke power am firm believer high quality fuels ability ward off perceived problems four-stroke engines can wonderful aid audio side scale modelings realism just dont abuse use castor oil 12h% nitro dont tweak get last two rpm need additional power badly should have used two-stroke installed larger four-stroke built model didnt lend itself well four-strokes throaty sound would like hear few suggestions low EDF Emotional Debt Factor fun-type scale models youd like see covered series Goldbergs J-3 Anniversary Cub has very well received will continue present models believe will interest RC Scale columns readers Thats friends let know what youd like see next joint building project will Dynaflites Fun-Scale TM P-S 1 Mustang Next Cub pony probably popular aircraft time Mark Smiths Dynaflite design great airplane making everyday builder look like pronot bench air Did know term Fun Scale actually registered trademark Dynaflites Well thats reasons choosing Mustang over other P-S available feel entire fun-scale modeling fraternity owes Dynaflite small debt gratitude recognizing needs everyday modeler like scale airplanes yet still dont feel compelled build high commitment models Mark Smith has designed series expressly modelers Dynaflite has seven different kits available Fun-Scale TM series 40-size pony unquestionably cover telephone call Bob Bankas Scale Model Research see Model Aviation s advertising directory ad address telephone number got great 8 /2 x 11 three-view beautiful set photos PAUL PAUL color scheme lends itself very well film Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Craftecfwith tempered steel instead plastic nickelplated wear resistance Sullivan Control Horn 555 built exacting specifications eliminate flex flutter Better still comes complete glass-filled nylon bushing prevent metal-to-metal contact radio interference sized fit either devises Sullivans New Ball Joint System easy off-axis movement lilt Sullivan 555 Finally control horn p PRODUCTS thats made right stuff PD Box 5166 Baiflmore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground covering jobs will make perfect subject useful instructionals several other areas Scale Model Researchs photo packs available fifty-seven different Mustangs Bob has excellent three-views compliment five Now thats onestop documentation shopping scale modeling friends round up Mustang kits order photos three-views check supplies glue fresh razor blades get ready visit World War TwoFun-Scale style says have pro fly Mustang Dynaflite has tamed pony have ride Til next time build straight fly safely RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 tangled twisted lines past Launch retrieval takes about minute ring ready next launch Flying narrow fields obstructions cross-wind conditions now possible because speed Model 20 pulls line back ground about 25 mph launch retrieval line isnt allowed time drift away As reliability system has ultimate test Mark Triebes has repeatedly launched Mueller Comet 89T Pedal metal awesome wing-cracking zooms Model 20 February 1992 101 I
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USEFUL SCALE ACCESSORIES have few useful scale accessories share month Maybe will tune current list projects After youve seen goodies Ill tell about unique covering job rest finishing touches Goldberg Anniversary 1-3 Cub earlier columns made brief mention scale cockpit kits being offered Mike Cook Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 know good cockpit kit can make important contribution final appearance almost scale model airplane good cockpit kits arent always easy find Mikes molded ABS plastic kits first rate feature details necessary duplicate interiors some aviations popular subjects presently over twenty different subjects covered cockpit line might just need stamped self-addressed envelope will get complete list cockpit kits other hard find accessories Avco Model Supplies has available Among Avco accessories machine gun kits bombs instrument kits cockpit placards wheel covers J-3 engine cylinder kits shrouds Mikes prices reasonable products well done finally get around Sig quarter scale 1-3 Ill using Avco cockpit kit shown accompanying photo Whenever subject control linkage comes attention its reasonably safe bet Z-bends will somewhere discussion Z-bend goof-proof method pushrod attachment Im confident us can appreciate value solution perplexing problem producing accurate Z-bend available Thunder Tiger Z Bender available through Hobby Shack 18480 Bandilier Circle Dept HROB1 Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 inexpensive tool will produce perfect Z-bend time very little help modeler Just position end pushrod wire between tools illusion top window Jeffs Goldberg Cub created piece Coverites aluminum 21st Century Film few strips 1A-in striping tape models Enya 60 four-stroke does wonderful job pulling airplane around helping reinforce audio side illusion its classic putt-putt sound details Cubs struts jury struts landing gear fairing attachments foot step shock struts evident underside photo right 44 Model Aviation c@nioxiU Scale Jeff Tboy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler 19002 Avoc Model Supply offers ABS cockpit kits relatively easy assemble install feature thorough detail Full documentation subject models interior included Avcos cockpit kits quarter-scale J-3 kit shown end will eventually come part Jeffs Sig kit n ever find time get model built no effortless method produce perfect Z-bend Thunder Tigers Z Bender available Hobby Shack tool both Indispensable inexpensive just cant argue authors Goldberg Anniversary J-3 Cub sits rest runway Valley Forge Sig nal Seekers site Valley Forge National Historical Park setting such its difficult tell model real thing Only protruding cylinder head Enya 60 fourstroke gives away scale-like duplication Cubs fuselagelf fairing evident Once model covered can see part 1-in dowel along fuselage side played enhancing Cubs realism Aint life granda great flying J-3 great site 3] 11 @I KW1 A .. 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books offered Giffords List Number Two promise still come List Number Three books rated eight different stages condition ranging Carl Goldberg Models new steerable tail wheel kit has youll need scale up Ultimate Bipe J-3 Cub Extra 300 quick look will show handy hardware Item wili apply Itself other subjects well mintbrand new no blemishesto poor buy until can find better copy seriously suggest sending Herb buck SASE complete list treasures Dont wait too long because copies received useful information package along samples carbon strip graphite filler Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 outfit has everything composite builder might require carbon sheets strips rods Kevlar fabrics thread CST has five different vacuum bagging kits good selection related tools accessories discriminating modeler Vacuum bagging can produce lightweight glassed wing skins usual grunt work associated task technique vacuum bagging very popular among competitive RC Soaring fraternity wing loading easily critical performance factor Scale Check composites contacting CST customary SASE February 1992 45 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets One 0 Sanded Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa coiorfui P-Si Mustang PAUL wlii subject authors next co-building pro ject After Cub next logical subject must sureiy pony Photo pack threeview upcoming project supplied Bob Banks Scale Model Research keep ing Fun-Scale e Jeff chose Dynaflites 40 size Mustang kit After ali Dyna flite holds registered trademark Fun-Scale seems natural choice PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS ZIZ7~sM Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan NoSize TT-150-B 1/2 TT-175-B /4 11-200-B fl-225-B .. 2-1/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAIt . 11-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2-1/2 FAI 11-275-B .. 2-3/4 11-276-B.. 2-3/4 FAt 11-300-B 11-301-B 11-325-B . 3-1/4 11-350-B 2 11-375-B . 3-3/4 11-400-B RetailAppros PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 1695160oz 189515002 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fairing ision machined wood parts Wingspan745 inLoading.10 oz /sq ft & Uf Foam cores built-in washout ity Wing area. 550 sq inAirfoilsSD6060 & 53021 Aspect ratio101Optionalpower.. Electric 05wing sheeting haped hardwood Weight35 oxRadio2-ch recdleading edges o-Illustrated instruction JAREL AIRCRAFT DESIGN 5 ENGINEERINGbooklet lete hardware package 12136 Braddock Dr Cu/ver City CA 50230 $7995 plus $400 S&H 213 390-1348 sidents Hawaii & AJaska $900 S&H RC ScalelTroy Continued page 45 information impressed graphite filler super strong mixed epoxy very effective mix used reinforce highly loaded aircraft areas like wing mounting tubes firewalls retractable gear mounting plates Carl Goldberg Models 4734 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60651 has released very affordable pair scale tail wheel assemblies 40 60 size tail wheel units comes complete springs dual rudder born dual tiller nicely molded wheel tire Its obvious assemblies will compliment Goldbergs Ultimate Extra 300 perfectly theres no reason new tail wheels wont suit hundred other scale projects well Take look next time visit local hobby dealer think youll like em Goldberg Cub Well friends Ive finally finished Goldberg Cub must admit being very pleased final results subtle additions left last Cub ready covered Ill pick up Several finishing methods can produce accurate Cub finish effortlessly using Coverites new 21st Century Fabric Cub yellow fifteen-foot roll took get model done see good bit left over case repair should ever become necessary Finishing Cub 21st Century Fabric requires no instruction other comes material Youll find material exceptionally easy use excellent shrink qualities tremendous strength change normal covering procedure youll encounter will handling fuselage top flows base models vertical fin area scale AQLANIAE Supports sizes P/C airplanes convenlenti waist height No stooping kneeling squatting cold damp ground Elevated position allows work Its top belly wings simply rotating its fuse Cleaning fueling starting engine quick simple suspended 35 feet above ground STEPSTAND sets up seconds bysimply pressing eachstand ground foot required distance accomodate size airplane Only $1995 30-day money back guarantee 1 satlaf led Order direct phone COD send check $1995 plus $350 shipping handling ESC Inc Cherokee Circle le Pock AP 72205 221-7384 FAX 501224-7826 96 Model Aviation 0 -AIKrlArd ASSEMBLE AND WORK ON YOUR PLANE IN THE AIR NOT ON THE GROUND modelers feel Goldbergs Cub deviates little too far prototypical Ready goes Start job wing Cover using two pieces fabric bottom wing other top Coverites new material twentyseven inches wide enough width handle both sides single spans length covering ailerons stabilizer elevators rudder next apply fabric fuselage bottom two pieces take deep breath Temporarily fit vertical fin fuselage no glue place two pieces quarter-inch scrap over stab saddle Tack glue triangle strip tail filler blocks two scraps firmly fuselage Remove vertical fin sand filler blocks shape rear fuselage sides isnt necessary taper tops blocks sides covering will never touch tops extra wood can left enhance integrity fin/fuse joint sides filler blocks sanded shape carefully remove two quarter-inch shims Begin fuselage side covering task cutting overly large piece material side piece needs large enough cover complete side fuselage draped around cover fuselage top extend well over top vertical fin Iron piece 21st Century Fabric place over left side fuselage making sure attached firmly rear fuselage area stab saddle Slit covering along stab cut out iron edges stab opening trim covering top side will ironed onto fuselage top fin later now just fold back over itself apply right side covering same fashion left fuselage should completely covered except its top top material should still hanging loosely upper side dowel patiently waiting ironed top fin Being very careful get stab aligned correctly use slow-setting epoxy glue stabilizer rear fuselage Epoxy way go because smears sure get kind joint can cleaned alcohol before epoxy cures completely Install vertical fin over stab between two triangular tail filler blocks stab fin installation has cured pull left sides covering material up attach along back vertical fin Make absolutely certain piece covering firmly attached back fin filler block over stab covering pulls away youre working youll very unhappy camper Make few slits covering near base fin allowing pull covering around top fuselage Iron down center dowel working material gradually down onto around curved forward edge fin left piece entirely place trim edge along center dowel fin repeat covering procedure right piece 21st Century Fabric Let second piece overlap first least % solid joining area mandatory considering amount stress joint must endure Applying fin/fuselage fillet correctly fairly difficult procedure well worth effort Youll get right keep must careful trim covering too closely before understand portion covering method Once cut cant back up relatively simple modification Goldbergs kit produces scale-like fuselage/fin fillet done right fillet perhaps noticeable improvement over standard kit Trimming model next few materials available make task pleasurable you prefer use own AMA number instead registration number provided kit Coverite Graphics Numbers two-inch black markings choice numbers adhesive backed fuelproof needing no clear sealer around Continued page 98 February 1992 97 edges remain place years Goldbergs water soluble Cub decals used fin fine job believe Goldbergs decals fuciproof up fifteen percent nitro no clear overcoat fly K&B 500 12/2 % have no trouble CGM decals fuselages top window totally effortless duplicate Its simple rectangle cut aluminum 21st Century Film outlined A6 black striping tape Striping tape also used give illusion Cubs door outline Piper J-3 Cubs lightning bolt has long subject heated controversy will share two items can keep guesswork related bolt away project First off quite contrary popular opinion lightning bolts actual characteristics can documented Soon after first Cub article went print received nice letter Bill Brenchley 101 Cohee Lane Elkton Maryland 21921 seems though Pipers bolts applied freehand wasand still isofficial documentation exact size shape location famed J-3 lightning bolt Bills letter precise dimensions definitive J-3 lightning bolt defined official documentation Piper Cub exact copy existing aircraft merely example J-3 might have rolled factory piece documentation will allow shape place bolt designers Piper would have wanted would seem might settle lightning bolt issue once problem definitive lightning bolt intent model specific J-3 perhaps nearby airport AMAs Scale competition rules dictate boltand everything else modelmust match full scale airplane copying what full scale might have looked like correctly restored full scales bolt wrong model must duplicate its error Thats compeution thats also might appear competitors argue quite bit theyre arguments differences opinion regarding rules interpretation An alternative assist lightning bolt comes us Art Morgen Vinylwrite Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 minimal fee Vinylwrite will send adhesive-backed pair lightning bolts correct scale whatever kit scratch Cub project like markings supplied frisket-like masks allow accurately position bolt before actually pressing down onto models fuselage issue Piper defined bolt vs specific full-scale Cubs bolt would still RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL fuel beginners & sport flyers should use Avail synthetlb castor lend RED MAX 0101676274168160915680 REDMAX5123792890382974224639 RED MAX 1014301073104495885832478 ...REDMAX12155511861135104293337517 ...RED MAX 151879125912261125100842558 RED MAX RACING FUEL I Trophy wInner planes bosts & cars two boat blends castor ok up 40% nltro RED MAX 202133138715571429128080946 RED MAX 252408180617581613144572065 RED MAX 4032372428236321691942105859 RED MAX 5037902843276725402274128056 RED MAX 6043433258317129102606150452 F .....REDMAX6546203465337330952772161651 RED MAX 4-CYCLE FUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cycle engines 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Prices May vary other fuel 98 Model Aviation Order Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON THE RIGHT Freight tree qts gals No hand ling charge Freight collect ott drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qt-y deter mines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD ICOD add $2 per cartonl Personal checks may held until cleared OTtFUELONE4GALCASE 24GALtOGAL1GAL ordaradMIXTUREGAL5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GALTOTAL DRUM$AI4T RED MAX FUEL Continued page 100 5 Performance 10 Performance ormance PLEASE PRINT PIA5AP Box CITY/STATE IZIP FXPIAATIAN flail MV-i TYPHOON state-of-the-ad design pattern competition Plug-rn adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sqin versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length 68 in/71 1/2 Power- 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 CIA 05 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$695 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aiummum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels cluded Three sizes available 7/8 dia X 2 ft precision fit$1095 11/4diaX2ft$995 11/2diaX3ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired $695 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER * Provides solid support accurate building * Rugged construction 7ply aircraft plywood * Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide * Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide * Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up * Contains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations $1795 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations $1995 TwoS ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts.$2195 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 98 apply Vinylwrites bolts save good deal measuring masking painting cussingespecially case Goldberg kit Cubs feel much issue Cubs facts aint Scale Masters guys its Goldberg kit local flying site used Vinylwrites lightning bolts Cub very very pleased ease application overall appearance long-lasting durability attractive markings would strongly suggest Vinylwrites bolts definitive lightning bolt anyones Goldberg J-3 knows may match Piper documents Incidentally Vinylwrite has complete line products available dressing up other projects scale otherwise company capable handling custom cutting needs well Send stamped self-addressed envelope information know Art would like hear Cubs basswood wing struts replaced four %-in K&S streamlined aluminum tubes epoxied together fuselage juncture fitted model nylon hold-down brackets supplied Goldbergs kit hold-down fittings perfect size press fit tubing Just fill end tubesone timewith epoxy press fittings use pair pliers smooth jaws squeeze very ends tubes tight against brackets As bracket installed stand strut end ensure epoxy flows around through nylon fitting Jury struts bent /32 music wire attached struts heavy thread bit regular Zap CA cyanoacrylate slightly overlong ends jury strut simply insert %2 holes bottom Cubs wing Neat simple careful keep extra length inch dont want jury 100 Model Aviation WIRE BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 No 324 SEND 50 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG Include S3tO/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tsx GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 904/476-8639 NEW Florlo Flyers STUNT WAGON Now Only $6995 WingSpan-50WingArea-788sqin.Length-405 Power 26 40 ci gn Weight -3 4 lbs Features map4a engine rails band-sawn parts formed music wire landing gear isolated exposed fuel tank compartment strong durable bales construction throughout DesIgned flown wIth wIthout computer radloel Radical design performance conventIonal construetlonl Boa competition Fun Fly contender Ask Florio Flyer STUNT WAGON favorite hobby shop first direct orders add $4 S&H per kit Z Send free Florio Flyer catalog VISA & M accepted PA Fleadents add 6% sales tax Florlo Flyer Corp P0 Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 e 814 885-9350 struts popping out dont want poking through top wing Landing gear shock struts made telescoping brass tubing described kits directions landing gear fairings attached fuselage again per kit attachment gear legs made %2 nylon landing gear clamps end trimmed off method looks much less obvious rubber bands suggested kit Cubs simple foot step fashioned /16 music wire glued two holes drilled fuselage after covering back-up block glued inside fuselage additional gluing area support step Cub uses Enya 60 four-stroke power am firm believer high quality fuels ability ward off perceived problems four-stroke engines can wonderful aid audio side scale modelings realism just dont abuse use castor oil 12h% nitro dont tweak get last two rpm need additional power badly should have used two-stroke installed larger four-stroke built model didnt lend itself well four-strokes throaty sound would like hear few suggestions low EDF Emotional Debt Factor fun-type scale models youd like see covered series Goldbergs J-3 Anniversary Cub has very well received will continue present models believe will interest RC Scale columns readers Thats friends let know what youd like see next joint building project will Dynaflites Fun-Scale TM P-S 1 Mustang Next Cub pony probably popular aircraft time Mark Smiths Dynaflite design great airplane making everyday builder look like pronot bench air Did know term Fun Scale actually registered trademark Dynaflites Well thats reasons choosing Mustang over other P-S available feel entire fun-scale modeling fraternity owes Dynaflite small debt gratitude recognizing needs everyday modeler like scale airplanes yet still dont feel compelled build high commitment models Mark Smith has designed series expressly modelers Dynaflite has seven different kits available Fun-Scale TM series 40-size pony unquestionably cover telephone call Bob Bankas Scale Model Research see Model Aviation s advertising directory ad address telephone number got great 8 /2 x 11 three-view beautiful set photos PAUL PAUL color scheme lends itself very well film Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Craftecfwith tempered steel instead plastic nickelplated wear resistance Sullivan Control Horn 555 built exacting specifications eliminate flex flutter Better still comes complete glass-filled nylon bushing prevent metal-to-metal contact radio interference sized fit either devises Sullivans New Ball Joint System easy off-axis movement lilt Sullivan 555 Finally control horn p PRODUCTS thats made right stuff PD Box 5166 Baiflmore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground covering jobs will make perfect subject useful instructionals several other areas Scale Model Researchs photo packs available fifty-seven different Mustangs Bob has excellent three-views compliment five Now thats onestop documentation shopping scale modeling friends round up Mustang kits order photos three-views check supplies glue fresh razor blades get ready visit World War TwoFun-Scale style says have pro fly Mustang Dynaflite has tamed pony have ride Til next time build straight fly safely RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 tangled twisted lines past Launch retrieval takes about minute ring ready next launch Flying narrow fields obstructions cross-wind conditions now possible because speed Model 20 pulls line back ground about 25 mph launch retrieval line isnt allowed time drift away As reliability system has ultimate test Mark Triebes has repeatedly launched Mueller Comet 89T Pedal metal awesome wing-cracking zooms Model 20 February 1992 101 I
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USEFUL SCALE ACCESSORIES have few useful scale accessories share month Maybe will tune current list projects After youve seen goodies Ill tell about unique covering job rest finishing touches Goldberg Anniversary 1-3 Cub earlier columns made brief mention scale cockpit kits being offered Mike Cook Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 know good cockpit kit can make important contribution final appearance almost scale model airplane good cockpit kits arent always easy find Mikes molded ABS plastic kits first rate feature details necessary duplicate interiors some aviations popular subjects presently over twenty different subjects covered cockpit line might just need stamped self-addressed envelope will get complete list cockpit kits other hard find accessories Avco Model Supplies has available Among Avco accessories machine gun kits bombs instrument kits cockpit placards wheel covers J-3 engine cylinder kits shrouds Mikes prices reasonable products well done finally get around Sig quarter scale 1-3 Ill using Avco cockpit kit shown accompanying photo Whenever subject control linkage comes attention its reasonably safe bet Z-bends will somewhere discussion Z-bend goof-proof method pushrod attachment Im confident us can appreciate value solution perplexing problem producing accurate Z-bend available Thunder Tiger Z Bender available through Hobby Shack 18480 Bandilier Circle Dept HROB1 Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 inexpensive tool will produce perfect Z-bend time very little help modeler Just position end pushrod wire between tools illusion top window Jeffs Goldberg Cub created piece Coverites aluminum 21st Century Film few strips 1A-in striping tape models Enya 60 four-stroke does wonderful job pulling airplane around helping reinforce audio side illusion its classic putt-putt sound details Cubs struts jury struts landing gear fairing attachments foot step shock struts evident underside photo right 44 Model Aviation c@nioxiU Scale Jeff Tboy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler 19002 Avoc Model Supply offers ABS cockpit kits relatively easy assemble install feature thorough detail Full documentation subject models interior included Avcos cockpit kits quarter-scale J-3 kit shown end will eventually come part Jeffs Sig kit n ever find time get model built no effortless method produce perfect Z-bend Thunder Tigers Z Bender available Hobby Shack tool both Indispensable inexpensive just cant argue authors Goldberg Anniversary J-3 Cub sits rest runway Valley Forge Sig nal Seekers site Valley Forge National Historical Park setting such its difficult tell model real thing Only protruding cylinder head Enya 60 fourstroke gives away scale-like duplication Cubs fuselagelf fairing evident Once model covered can see part 1-in dowel along fuselage side played enhancing Cubs realism Aint life granda great flying J-3 great site 3] 11 @I KW1 A .. 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books offered Giffords List Number Two promise still come List Number Three books rated eight different stages condition ranging Carl Goldberg Models new steerable tail wheel kit has youll need scale up Ultimate Bipe J-3 Cub Extra 300 quick look will show handy hardware Item wili apply Itself other subjects well mintbrand new no blemishesto poor buy until can find better copy seriously suggest sending Herb buck SASE complete list treasures Dont wait too long because copies received useful information package along samples carbon strip graphite filler Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 outfit has everything composite builder might require carbon sheets strips rods Kevlar fabrics thread CST has five different vacuum bagging kits good selection related tools accessories discriminating modeler Vacuum bagging can produce lightweight glassed wing skins usual grunt work associated task technique vacuum bagging very popular among competitive RC Soaring fraternity wing loading easily critical performance factor Scale Check composites contacting CST customary SASE February 1992 45 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets One 0 Sanded Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa coiorfui P-Si Mustang PAUL wlii subject authors next co-building pro ject After Cub next logical subject must sureiy pony Photo pack threeview upcoming project supplied Bob Banks Scale Model Research keep ing Fun-Scale e Jeff chose Dynaflites 40 size Mustang kit After ali Dyna flite holds registered trademark Fun-Scale seems natural choice PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS ZIZ7~sM Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan NoSize TT-150-B 1/2 TT-175-B /4 11-200-B fl-225-B .. 2-1/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAIt . 11-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2-1/2 FAI 11-275-B .. 2-3/4 11-276-B.. 2-3/4 FAt 11-300-B 11-301-B 11-325-B . 3-1/4 11-350-B 2 11-375-B . 3-3/4 11-400-B RetailAppros PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 1695160oz 189515002 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fairing ision machined wood parts Wingspan745 inLoading.10 oz /sq ft & Uf Foam cores built-in washout ity Wing area. 550 sq inAirfoilsSD6060 & 53021 Aspect ratio101Optionalpower.. Electric 05wing sheeting haped hardwood Weight35 oxRadio2-ch recdleading edges o-Illustrated instruction JAREL AIRCRAFT DESIGN 5 ENGINEERINGbooklet lete hardware package 12136 Braddock Dr Cu/ver City CA 50230 $7995 plus $400 S&H 213 390-1348 sidents Hawaii & AJaska $900 S&H RC ScalelTroy Continued page 45 information impressed graphite filler super strong mixed epoxy very effective mix used reinforce highly loaded aircraft areas like wing mounting tubes firewalls retractable gear mounting plates Carl Goldberg Models 4734 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60651 has released very affordable pair scale tail wheel assemblies 40 60 size tail wheel units comes complete springs dual rudder born dual tiller nicely molded wheel tire Its obvious assemblies will compliment Goldbergs Ultimate Extra 300 perfectly theres no reason new tail wheels wont suit hundred other scale projects well Take look next time visit local hobby dealer think youll like em Goldberg Cub Well friends Ive finally finished Goldberg Cub must admit being very pleased final results subtle additions left last Cub ready covered Ill pick up Several finishing methods can produce accurate Cub finish effortlessly using Coverites new 21st Century Fabric Cub yellow fifteen-foot roll took get model done see good bit left over case repair should ever become necessary Finishing Cub 21st Century Fabric requires no instruction other comes material Youll find material exceptionally easy use excellent shrink qualities tremendous strength change normal covering procedure youll encounter will handling fuselage top flows base models vertical fin area scale AQLANIAE Supports sizes P/C airplanes convenlenti waist height No stooping kneeling squatting cold damp ground Elevated position allows work Its top belly wings simply rotating its fuse Cleaning fueling starting engine quick simple suspended 35 feet above ground STEPSTAND sets up seconds bysimply pressing eachstand ground foot required distance accomodate size airplane Only $1995 30-day money back guarantee 1 satlaf led Order direct phone COD send check $1995 plus $350 shipping handling ESC Inc Cherokee Circle le Pock AP 72205 221-7384 FAX 501224-7826 96 Model Aviation 0 -AIKrlArd ASSEMBLE AND WORK ON YOUR PLANE IN THE AIR NOT ON THE GROUND modelers feel Goldbergs Cub deviates little too far prototypical Ready goes Start job wing Cover using two pieces fabric bottom wing other top Coverites new material twentyseven inches wide enough width handle both sides single spans length covering ailerons stabilizer elevators rudder next apply fabric fuselage bottom two pieces take deep breath Temporarily fit vertical fin fuselage no glue place two pieces quarter-inch scrap over stab saddle Tack glue triangle strip tail filler blocks two scraps firmly fuselage Remove vertical fin sand filler blocks shape rear fuselage sides isnt necessary taper tops blocks sides covering will never touch tops extra wood can left enhance integrity fin/fuse joint sides filler blocks sanded shape carefully remove two quarter-inch shims Begin fuselage side covering task cutting overly large piece material side piece needs large enough cover complete side fuselage draped around cover fuselage top extend well over top vertical fin Iron piece 21st Century Fabric place over left side fuselage making sure attached firmly rear fuselage area stab saddle Slit covering along stab cut out iron edges stab opening trim covering top side will ironed onto fuselage top fin later now just fold back over itself apply right side covering same fashion left fuselage should completely covered except its top top material should still hanging loosely upper side dowel patiently waiting ironed top fin Being very careful get stab aligned correctly use slow-setting epoxy glue stabilizer rear fuselage Epoxy way go because smears sure get kind joint can cleaned alcohol before epoxy cures completely Install vertical fin over stab between two triangular tail filler blocks stab fin installation has cured pull left sides covering material up attach along back vertical fin Make absolutely certain piece covering firmly attached back fin filler block over stab covering pulls away youre working youll very unhappy camper Make few slits covering near base fin allowing pull covering around top fuselage Iron down center dowel working material gradually down onto around curved forward edge fin left piece entirely place trim edge along center dowel fin repeat covering procedure right piece 21st Century Fabric Let second piece overlap first least % solid joining area mandatory considering amount stress joint must endure Applying fin/fuselage fillet correctly fairly difficult procedure well worth effort Youll get right keep must careful trim covering too closely before understand portion covering method Once cut cant back up relatively simple modification Goldbergs kit produces scale-like fuselage/fin fillet done right fillet perhaps noticeable improvement over standard kit Trimming model next few materials available make task pleasurable you prefer use own AMA number instead registration number provided kit Coverite Graphics Numbers two-inch black markings choice numbers adhesive backed fuelproof needing no clear sealer around Continued page 98 February 1992 97 edges remain place years Goldbergs water soluble Cub decals used fin fine job believe Goldbergs decals fuciproof up fifteen percent nitro no clear overcoat fly K&B 500 12/2 % have no trouble CGM decals fuselages top window totally effortless duplicate Its simple rectangle cut aluminum 21st Century Film outlined A6 black striping tape Striping tape also used give illusion Cubs door outline Piper J-3 Cubs lightning bolt has long subject heated controversy will share two items can keep guesswork related bolt away project First off quite contrary popular opinion lightning bolts actual characteristics can documented Soon after first Cub article went print received nice letter Bill Brenchley 101 Cohee Lane Elkton Maryland 21921 seems though Pipers bolts applied freehand wasand still isofficial documentation exact size shape location famed J-3 lightning bolt Bills letter precise dimensions definitive J-3 lightning bolt defined official documentation Piper Cub exact copy existing aircraft merely example J-3 might have rolled factory piece documentation will allow shape place bolt designers Piper would have wanted would seem might settle lightning bolt issue once problem definitive lightning bolt intent model specific J-3 perhaps nearby airport AMAs Scale competition rules dictate boltand everything else modelmust match full scale airplane copying what full scale might have looked like correctly restored full scales bolt wrong model must duplicate its error Thats compeution thats also might appear competitors argue quite bit theyre arguments differences opinion regarding rules interpretation An alternative assist lightning bolt comes us Art Morgen Vinylwrite Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 minimal fee Vinylwrite will send adhesive-backed pair lightning bolts correct scale whatever kit scratch Cub project like markings supplied frisket-like masks allow accurately position bolt before actually pressing down onto models fuselage issue Piper defined bolt vs specific full-scale Cubs bolt would still RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL fuel beginners & sport flyers should use Avail synthetlb castor lend RED MAX 0101676274168160915680 REDMAX5123792890382974224639 RED MAX 1014301073104495885832478 ...REDMAX12155511861135104293337517 ...RED MAX 151879125912261125100842558 RED MAX RACING FUEL I Trophy wInner planes bosts & cars two boat blends castor ok up 40% nltro RED MAX 202133138715571429128080946 RED MAX 252408180617581613144572065 RED MAX 4032372428236321691942105859 RED MAX 5037902843276725402274128056 RED MAX 6043433258317129102606150452 F .....REDMAX6546203465337330952772161651 RED MAX 4-CYCLE FUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cycle engines 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Prices May vary other fuel 98 Model Aviation Order Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON THE RIGHT Freight tree qts gals No hand ling charge Freight collect ott drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qt-y deter mines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD ICOD add $2 per cartonl Personal checks may held until cleared OTtFUELONE4GALCASE 24GALtOGAL1GAL ordaradMIXTUREGAL5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GALTOTAL DRUM$AI4T RED MAX FUEL Continued page 100 5 Performance 10 Performance ormance PLEASE PRINT PIA5AP Box CITY/STATE IZIP FXPIAATIAN flail MV-i TYPHOON state-of-the-ad design pattern competition Plug-rn adjustable wing stab panels Light weight balsa construction Plans 909 sq 1000 sqin versions show formers ribs Wing area909 sqin/1000 sqin Wing span n/73 1/2 Length 68 in/71 1/2 Power- 120 four stroke 60 two stroke Plans-909 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Plans-1000 sqin versiontwo sheets$1495 Fiberglass cowl$1895 CIA 05 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters aluminum tube phenolic socket set Provides easy removal stab panels micro adjustment stab incidence$695 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aiummum alloy tubing plug-in wings Special slip fit phenolic sockets build wing panels cluded Three sizes available 7/8 dia X 2 ft precision fit$1095 11/4diaX2ft$995 11/2diaX3ft$1495 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Set includes two glass filled nylon adjusters key wing panel front rear allow make micro adjustments straight flight Order two sets incidence adjustment both wing panels desired $695 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER * Provides solid support accurate building * Rugged construction 7ply aircraft plywood * Regular fuselages up 6-1/4 wide * Jumbo fuselages up 9-1/4 wide * Use own building board work bench base mount jig stations Uni-Strut guide rails versatile set-up * Contains complete hardware instructions Box 4 Standard Jig Stations $1795 Box 4 Jumbo Jig Stations $1995 TwoS ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts.$2195 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 98 apply Vinylwrites bolts save good deal measuring masking painting cussingespecially case Goldberg kit Cubs feel much issue Cubs facts aint Scale Masters guys its Goldberg kit local flying site used Vinylwrites lightning bolts Cub very very pleased ease application overall appearance long-lasting durability attractive markings would strongly suggest Vinylwrites bolts definitive lightning bolt anyones Goldberg J-3 knows may match Piper documents Incidentally Vinylwrite has complete line products available dressing up other projects scale otherwise company capable handling custom cutting needs well Send stamped self-addressed envelope information know Art would like hear Cubs basswood wing struts replaced four %-in K&S streamlined aluminum tubes epoxied together fuselage juncture fitted model nylon hold-down brackets supplied Goldbergs kit hold-down fittings perfect size press fit tubing Just fill end tubesone timewith epoxy press fittings use pair pliers smooth jaws squeeze very ends tubes tight against brackets As bracket installed stand strut end ensure epoxy flows around through nylon fitting Jury struts bent /32 music wire attached struts heavy thread bit regular Zap CA cyanoacrylate slightly overlong ends jury strut simply insert %2 holes bottom Cubs wing Neat simple careful keep extra length inch dont want jury 100 Model Aviation WIRE BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 No 324 SEND 50 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG Include S3tO/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tsx GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 904/476-8639 NEW Florlo Flyers STUNT WAGON Now Only $6995 WingSpan-50WingArea-788sqin.Length-405 Power 26 40 ci gn Weight -3 4 lbs Features map4a engine rails band-sawn parts formed music wire landing gear isolated exposed fuel tank compartment strong durable bales construction throughout DesIgned flown wIth wIthout computer radloel Radical design performance conventIonal construetlonl Boa competition Fun Fly contender Ask Florio Flyer STUNT WAGON favorite hobby shop first direct orders add $4 S&H per kit Z Send free Florio Flyer catalog VISA & M accepted PA Fleadents add 6% sales tax Florlo Flyer Corp P0 Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 e 814 885-9350 struts popping out dont want poking through top wing Landing gear shock struts made telescoping brass tubing described kits directions landing gear fairings attached fuselage again per kit attachment gear legs made %2 nylon landing gear clamps end trimmed off method looks much less obvious rubber bands suggested kit Cubs simple foot step fashioned /16 music wire glued two holes drilled fuselage after covering back-up block glued inside fuselage additional gluing area support step Cub uses Enya 60 four-stroke power am firm believer high quality fuels ability ward off perceived problems four-stroke engines can wonderful aid audio side scale modelings realism just dont abuse use castor oil 12h% nitro dont tweak get last two rpm need additional power badly should have used two-stroke installed larger four-stroke built model didnt lend itself well four-strokes throaty sound would like hear few suggestions low EDF Emotional Debt Factor fun-type scale models youd like see covered series Goldbergs J-3 Anniversary Cub has very well received will continue present models believe will interest RC Scale columns readers Thats friends let know what youd like see next joint building project will Dynaflites Fun-Scale TM P-S 1 Mustang Next Cub pony probably popular aircraft time Mark Smiths Dynaflite design great airplane making everyday builder look like pronot bench air Did know term Fun Scale actually registered trademark Dynaflites Well thats reasons choosing Mustang over other P-S available feel entire fun-scale modeling fraternity owes Dynaflite small debt gratitude recognizing needs everyday modeler like scale airplanes yet still dont feel compelled build high commitment models Mark Smith has designed series expressly modelers Dynaflite has seven different kits available Fun-Scale TM series 40-size pony unquestionably cover telephone call Bob Bankas Scale Model Research see Model Aviation s advertising directory ad address telephone number got great 8 /2 x 11 three-view beautiful set photos PAUL PAUL color scheme lends itself very well film Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Craftecfwith tempered steel instead plastic nickelplated wear resistance Sullivan Control Horn 555 built exacting specifications eliminate flex flutter Better still comes complete glass-filled nylon bushing prevent metal-to-metal contact radio interference sized fit either devises Sullivans New Ball Joint System easy off-axis movement lilt Sullivan 555 Finally control horn p PRODUCTS thats made right stuff PD Box 5166 Baiflmore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground covering jobs will make perfect subject useful instructionals several other areas Scale Model Researchs photo packs available fifty-seven different Mustangs Bob has excellent three-views compliment five Now thats onestop documentation shopping scale modeling friends round up Mustang kits order photos three-views check supplies glue fresh razor blades get ready visit World War TwoFun-Scale style says have pro fly Mustang Dynaflite has tamed pony have ride Til next time build straight fly safely RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 tangled twisted lines past Launch retrieval takes about minute ring ready next launch Flying narrow fields obstructions cross-wind conditions now possible because speed Model 20 pulls line back ground about 25 mph launch retrieval line isnt allowed time drift away As reliability system has ultimate test Mark Triebes has repeatedly launched Mueller Comet 89T Pedal metal awesome wing-cracking zooms Model 20 February 1992 101 I
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USEFUL SCALE ACCESSORIES have few useful scale accessories share month Maybe will tune current list projects After youve seen goodies Ill tell about unique covering job rest finishing touches Goldberg Anniversary 1-3 Cub earlier columns made brief mention scale cockpit kits being offered Mike Cook Avco Model Supplies 205 Gulf Bank Houston TX 77037 know good cockpit kit can make important contribution final appearance almost scale model airplane good cockpit kits arent always easy find Mikes molded ABS plastic kits first rate feature details necessary duplicate interiors some aviations popular subjects presently over twenty different subjects covered cockpit line might just need stamped self-addressed envelope will get complete list cockpit kits other hard find accessories Avco Model Supplies has available Among Avco accessories machine gun kits bombs instrument kits cockpit placards wheel covers J-3 engine cylinder kits shrouds Mikes prices reasonable products well done finally get around Sig quarter scale 1-3 Ill using Avco cockpit kit shown accompanying photo Whenever subject control linkage comes attention its reasonably safe bet Z-bends will somewhere discussion Z-bend goof-proof method pushrod attachment Im confident us can appreciate value solution perplexing problem producing accurate Z-bend available Thunder Tiger Z Bender available through Hobby Shack 18480 Bandilier Circle Dept HROB1 Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 inexpensive tool will produce perfect Z-bend time very little help modeler Just position end pushrod wire between tools illusion top window Jeffs Goldberg Cub created piece Coverites aluminum 21st Century Film few strips 1A-in striping tape models Enya 60 four-stroke does wonderful job pulling airplane around helping reinforce audio side illusion its classic putt-putt sound details Cubs struts jury struts landing gear fairing attachments foot step shock struts evident underside photo right 44 Model Aviation c@nioxiU Scale Jeff Tboy 200 S Spring Garden St Ambler 19002 Avoc Model Supply offers ABS cockpit kits relatively easy assemble install feature thorough detail Full documentation subject models interior included Avcos cockpit kits quarter-scale J-3 kit shown end will eventually come part Jeffs Sig kit n ever find time get model built no effortless method produce perfect Z-bend Thunder Tigers Z Bender available Hobby Shack tool both Indispensable inexpensive just cant argue authors Goldberg Anniversary J-3 Cub sits rest runway Valley Forge Sig nal Seekers site Valley Forge National Historical Park setting such its difficult tell model real thing Only protruding cylinder head Enya 60 fourstroke gives away scale-like duplication Cubs fuselagelf fairing evident Once model covered can see part 1-in dowel along fuselage side played enhancing Cubs realism Aint life granda great flying J-3 great site 3] 11 @I KW1 A .. 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books offered Giffords List Number Two promise still come List Number Three books rated eight different stages condition ranging Carl Goldberg Models new steerable tail wheel kit has youll need scale up Ultimate Bipe J-3 Cub Extra 300 quick look will show handy hardware Item wili apply Itself other subjects well mintbrand new no blemishesto poor buy until can find better copy seriously suggest sending Herb buck SASE complete list treasures Dont wait too long because copies received useful information package along samples carbon strip graphite filler Gail Gewain Composite Structures Technology PO Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 outfit has everything composite builder might require carbon sheets strips rods Kevlar fabrics thread CST has five different vacuum bagging kits good selection related tools accessories discriminating modeler Vacuum bagging can produce lightweight glassed wing skins usual grunt work associated task technique vacuum bagging very popular among competitive RC Soaring fraternity wing loading easily critical performance factor Scale Check composites contacting CST customary SASE February 1992 45 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets One 0 Sanded Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% a serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa coiorfui P-Si Mustang PAUL wlii subject authors next co-building pro ject After Cub next logical subject must sureiy pony Photo pack threeview upcoming project supplied Bob Banks Scale Model Research keep ing Fun-Scale e Jeff chose Dynaflites 40 size Mustang kit After ali Dyna flite holds registered trademark Fun-Scale seems natural choice PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS ZIZ7~sM Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan NoSize TT-150-B 1/2 TT-175-B /4 11-200-B fl-225-B .. 2-1/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAIt . 11-250-B .. 2-1/2 11-251-B .. 2-1/2 FAI 11-275-B .. 2-3/4 11-276-B.. 2-3/4 FAt 11-300-B 11-301-B 11-325-B . 3-1/4 11-350-B 2 11-375-B . 3-3/4 11-400-B RetailAppros PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 1695160oz 189515002 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fairing ision machined wood parts Wingspan745 inLoading.10 oz /sq ft & Uf Foam cores built-in washout ity Wing area. 550 sq inAirfoilsSD6060 & 53021 Aspect ratio101Optionalpower.. Electric 05wing sheeting haped hardwood Weight35 oxRadio2-ch recdleading edges o-Illustrated instruction JAREL AIRCRAFT DESIGN 5 ENGINEERINGbooklet lete hardware package 12136 Braddock Dr Cu/ver City CA 50230 $7995 plus $400 S&H 213 390-1348 sidents Hawaii & AJaska $900 S&H RC ScalelTroy Continued page 45 information impressed graphite filler super strong mixed epoxy very effective mix used reinforce highly loaded aircraft areas like wing mounting tubes firewalls retractable gear mounting plates Carl Goldberg Models 4734 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60651 has released very affordable pair scale tail wheel assemblies 40 60 size tail wheel units comes complete springs dual rudder born dual tiller nicely molded wheel tire Its obvious assemblies will compliment Goldbergs Ultimate Extra 300 perfectly theres no reason new tail wheels wont suit hundred other scale projects well Take look next time visit local hobby dealer think youll like em Goldberg Cub Well friends Ive finally finished Goldberg Cub must admit being very pleased final results subtle additions left last Cub ready covered Ill pick up Several finishing methods can produce accurate Cub finish effortlessly using Coverites new 21st Century Fabric Cub yellow fifteen-foot roll took get model done see good bit left over case repair should ever become necessary Finishing Cub 21st Century Fabric requires no instruction other comes material Youll find material exceptionally easy use excellent shrink qualities tremendous strength change normal covering procedure youll encounter will handling fuselage top flows base models vertical fin area scale AQLANIAE Supports sizes P/C airplanes convenlenti waist height No stooping kneeling squatting cold damp ground Elevated position allows work Its top belly wings simply rotating its fuse Cleaning fueling starting engine quick simple suspended 35 feet above ground STEPSTAND sets up seconds bysimply pressing eachstand ground foot required distance accomodate size airplane Only $1995 30-day money back guarantee 1 satlaf led Order direct phone COD send check $1995 plus $350 shipping handling ESC Inc Cherokee Circle le Pock AP 72205 221-7384 FAX 501224-7826 96 Model Aviation 0 -AIKrlArd ASSEMBLE AND WORK ON YOUR PLANE IN THE AIR NOT ON THE GROUND modelers feel Goldbergs Cub deviates little too far prototypical Ready goes Start job wing Cover using two pieces fabric bottom wing other top Coverites new material twentyseven inches wide enough width handle both sides single spans length covering ailerons stabilizer elevators rudder next apply fabric fuselage bottom two pieces take deep breath Temporarily fit vertical fin fuselage no glue place two pieces quarter-inch scrap over stab saddle Tack glue triangle strip tail filler blocks two scraps firmly fuselage Remove vertical fin sand filler blocks shape rear fuselage sides isnt necessary taper tops blocks sides covering will never touch tops extra wood can left enhance integrity fin/fuse joint sides filler blocks sanded shape carefully remove two quarter-inch shims Begin fuselage side covering task cutting overly large piece material side piece needs large enough cover complete side fuselage draped around cover fuselage top extend well over top vertical fin Iron piece 21st Century Fabric place over left side fuselage making sure attached firmly rear fuselage area stab saddle Slit covering along stab cut out iron edges stab opening trim covering top side will ironed onto fuselage top fin later now just fold back over itself apply right side covering same fashion left fuselage should completely covered except its top top material should still hanging loosely upper side dowel patiently waiting ironed top fin Being very careful get stab aligned correctly use slow-setting epoxy glue stabilizer rear fuselage Epoxy way go because smears sure get kind joint can cleaned alcohol before epoxy cures completely Install vertical fin over stab between two triangular tail filler blocks stab fin installation has cured pull left sides covering material up attach along back vertical fin Make absolutely certain piece covering firmly attached back fin filler block over stab covering pulls away youre working youll very unhappy camper Make few slits covering near base fin allowing pull covering around top fuselage Iron down center dowel working material gradually down onto around curved forward edge fin left piece entirely place trim edge along center dowel fin repeat covering procedure right piece 21st Century Fabric Let second piece overlap first least % solid joining area mandatory considering amount stress joint must endure Applying fin/fuselage fillet correctly fairly difficult procedure well worth effort Youll get right keep must careful trim covering too closely before understand portion covering method Once cut cant back up relatively simple modification Goldbergs kit produces scale-like fuselage/fin fillet done right fillet perhaps noticeable improvement over standard kit Trimming model next few materials available make task pleasurable you prefer use own AMA number instead registration number provided kit Coverite Graphics Numbers two-inch black markings choice numbers adhesive backed fuelproof needing no clear sealer around Continued page 98 February 1992 97 edges remain place years Goldbergs water soluble Cub decals used fin fine job believe Goldbergs decals fuciproof up fifteen percent nitro no clear overcoat fly K&B 500 12/2 % have no trouble CGM decals fuselages top window totally effortless duplicate Its simple rectangle cut aluminum 21st Century Film outlined A6 black striping tape Striping tape also used give illusion Cubs door outline Piper J-3 Cubs lightning bolt has long subject heated controversy will share two items can keep guesswork related bolt away project First off quite contrary popular opinion lightning bolts actual characteristics can documented Soon after first Cub article went print received nice letter Bill Brenchley 101 Cohee Lane Elkton Maryland 21921 seems though Pipers bolts applied freehand wasand still isofficial documentation exact size shape location famed J-3 lightning bolt Bills letter precise dimensions definitive J-3 lightning bolt defined official documentation Piper Cub exact copy existing aircraft merely example J-3 might have rolled factory piece documentation will allow shape place bolt designers Piper would have wanted would seem might settle lightning bolt issue once problem definitive lightning bolt intent model specific J-3 perhaps nearby airport AMAs Scale competition rules dictate boltand everything else modelmust match full scale airplane copying what full scale might have looked like correctly restored full scales bolt wrong model must duplicate its error Thats compeution thats also might appear competitors argue quite bit theyre arguments differences opinion regarding rules interpretation An alternative assist lightning bolt comes us Art Morgen Vinylwrite Custom Lettering 16043 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Jumbo Jig Stations $1995 TwoS ft Guide Rails & mounting nuts.$2195 RC Scale/Troy Continued page 98 apply Vinylwrites bolts save good deal measuring masking painting cussingespecially case Goldberg kit Cubs feel much issue Cubs facts aint Scale Masters guys its Goldberg kit local flying site used Vinylwrites lightning bolts Cub very very pleased ease application overall appearance long-lasting durability attractive markings would strongly suggest Vinylwrites bolts definitive lightning bolt anyones Goldberg J-3 knows may match Piper documents Incidentally Vinylwrite has complete line products available dressing up other projects scale otherwise company capable handling custom cutting needs well Send stamped self-addressed envelope information know Art would like hear Cubs basswood wing struts replaced four %-in K&S streamlined aluminum tubes epoxied together fuselage juncture fitted model nylon hold-down brackets supplied Goldbergs kit hold-down fittings perfect size press fit tubing Just fill end tubesone timewith epoxy press fittings use pair pliers smooth jaws squeeze very ends tubes tight against brackets As bracket installed stand strut end ensure epoxy flows around through nylon fitting Jury struts bent /32 music wire attached struts heavy thread bit regular Zap CA cyanoacrylate slightly overlong ends jury strut simply insert %2 holes bottom Cubs wing Neat simple careful keep extra length inch dont want jury 100 Model Aviation WIRE BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 No 324 SEND 50 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG Include S3tO/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tsx GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 904/476-8639 NEW Florlo Flyers STUNT WAGON Now Only $6995 WingSpan-50WingArea-788sqin.Length-405 Power 26 40 ci gn Weight -3 4 lbs Features map4a engine rails band-sawn parts formed music wire landing gear isolated exposed fuel tank compartment strong durable bales construction throughout DesIgned flown wIth wIthout computer radloel Radical design performance conventIonal construetlonl Boa competition Fun Fly contender Ask Florio Flyer STUNT WAGON favorite hobby shop first direct orders add $4 S&H per kit Z Send free Florio Flyer catalog VISA & M accepted PA Fleadents add 6% sales tax Florlo Flyer Corp P0 Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 e 814 885-9350 struts popping out dont want poking through top wing Landing gear shock struts made telescoping brass tubing described kits directions landing gear fairings attached fuselage again per kit attachment gear legs made %2 nylon landing gear clamps end trimmed off method looks much less obvious rubber bands suggested kit Cubs simple foot step fashioned /16 music wire glued two holes drilled fuselage after covering back-up block glued inside fuselage additional gluing area support step Cub uses Enya 60 four-stroke power am firm believer high quality fuels ability ward off perceived problems four-stroke engines can wonderful aid audio side scale modelings realism just dont abuse use castor oil 12h% nitro dont tweak get last two rpm need additional power badly should have used two-stroke installed larger four-stroke built model didnt lend itself well four-strokes throaty sound would like hear few suggestions low EDF Emotional Debt Factor fun-type scale models youd like see covered series Goldbergs J-3 Anniversary Cub has very well received will continue present models believe will interest RC Scale columns readers Thats friends let know what youd like see next joint building project will Dynaflites Fun-Scale TM P-S 1 Mustang Next Cub pony probably popular aircraft time Mark Smiths Dynaflite design great airplane making everyday builder look like pronot bench air Did know term Fun Scale actually registered trademark Dynaflites Well thats reasons choosing Mustang over other P-S available feel entire fun-scale modeling fraternity owes Dynaflite small debt gratitude recognizing needs everyday modeler like scale airplanes yet still dont feel compelled build high commitment models Mark Smith has designed series expressly modelers Dynaflite has seven different kits available Fun-Scale TM series 40-size pony unquestionably cover telephone call Bob Bankas Scale Model Research see Model Aviation s advertising directory ad address telephone number got great 8 /2 x 11 three-view beautiful set photos PAUL PAUL color scheme lends itself very well film Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Craftecfwith tempered steel instead plastic nickelplated wear resistance Sullivan Control Horn 555 built exacting specifications eliminate flex flutter Better still comes complete glass-filled nylon bushing prevent metal-to-metal contact radio interference sized fit either devises Sullivans New Ball Joint System easy off-axis movement lilt Sullivan 555 Finally control horn p PRODUCTS thats made right stuff PD Box 5166 Baiflmore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground covering jobs will make perfect subject useful instructionals several other areas Scale Model Researchs photo packs available fifty-seven different Mustangs Bob has excellent three-views compliment five Now thats onestop documentation shopping scale modeling friends round up Mustang kits order photos three-views check supplies glue fresh razor blades get ready visit World War TwoFun-Scale style says have pro fly Mustang Dynaflite has tamed pony have ride Til next time build straight fly safely RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 47 tangled twisted lines past Launch retrieval takes about minute ring ready next launch Flying narrow fields obstructions cross-wind conditions now possible because speed Model 20 pulls line back ground about 25 mph launch retrieval line isnt allowed time drift away As reliability system has ultimate test Mark Triebes has repeatedly launched Mueller Comet 89T Pedal metal awesome wing-cracking zooms Model 20 February 1992 101 I