IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE ANNIVERSARY December issue Model Aviation marks first year monthly Radio Control Scale columnist want know having few kind people share enjoyable modeling experiences month sincere pleasure especially few read Model Aviation number over 150000 modelers want personally thank reading column doing soand say hope will continue read long am able find Scale modeling topics interest write about number letters photographs kindly send month way representative subject matter expect column could go quite some time hope will liking Since much what read generated reader mail feel would appropriate celebrate years end pictures some airplanes youve kind enough send turn now can shared readers pictures month just handful Ive received hope youll understand just isnt enough room Manufacturer news attends industrys major events throughout year collecting few hundred pounds literature specifics concerning new unusual useful products relatively easy thing Since Ive just finished sorting filing years collection timely let know about few products may have missed Sig Manufacturing Montezuma IA 50171 has new novel design old theme first glance #SG-736 brassbarreled Pushrod Connectors look much same anyone elses connector Upon closer inspection two differences really set apart others first bolt used hold pushrod wire place through barrel features hex head rather usual slotted head sometimes difficult tighten effectively putting too much stress servos delicate output arm use ball driver /4-in bolt will allow tightened angles other straight down will also permit tightening means turning force rather pushing second significant improvement Sigs new connector brass barrel itself hex-shaped allowing modelers get reliable grip wrench instead damaging surface pliers normally would roundbarreled connector Try new connectors Im sure youll agree folks Sig right target Milt Sheppard youre market collectors aviation magazines hard cover paperback books reasonable prices try sending dollar bill stamped self addressed envelope Milt Sheppard 670 Concord Rd Glen Mills PA 19342 Milt will send latest listing what has available Milts list includes major flying nonflying modeling magazines well several full-scale military offerings list interesting Hes got few pieces going way back 1932 Its definitely buck well spent AJ Products use neck strap transmitter tray flying Ive using Kraft transmitter tray since early Eighties find allows keep control over models far precisely can rest palms trays edges ward off fatigue using thumb forefinger hold stick can apply up elevator inadvertently mixing left aileronand low throttle wiggling rudder control Mode Two system course Unfortunately Kraft tray no longer available several alternatives choose least expensive tray Ive seen comes Al Products PO Box 54025 Cincinnati OH 452540025 AJ Radio Cradle combination transmitter tray transmitter stand formed hardened spring steel finished UV-stable non-scratch flexible coating Radio Cradle weighs less 2 oz very easy use Just attach original radio strap stand tray youre set unit study grace beauty important part may make flights bit enjoyable drawback unit its lack something solid rest palms stamped self addressed envelope Andy Jeff AJ Products will get description sheet price list Altech Marketing PO Box 391 Edison NJ 08818-0391 has interesting concept available Scale fliers would like get airborne major investments either cash EDF emotional debt factor Four very basic Sport Scale models available Altech almost-ready-to-cover ARC format can get modeler minimal craftsmanship skills basic Scale modeling quickly easily low-pressure high-enjoyment promises AMA Fun Scale appeal models will suit perfectly comes its basic components fully assembled shaped ready finish-sanding final assembly Altech ARCs can covered Pilatus Turbo Porter Altech Marketing four companys series almost-ready-tocover kits Great time savers 56 Model Aviation Bunn claimed airplane WW II dive-bomber called SB2R-3 Regulator Jacks tall story almost Jeff fooledsee text Potent Hawker Sea Fury Fred Menna has become real threat others contest circuit Its handsome rendition full-size Piper J-3 Cub belonging Dana Anderson shows exactly -scale model should Nice wed say Spitfire Mike Reilly 1A-scale started out life Pica kit Note flap separa tion wings inboard trailing edges should buy SR battery pack Thats great questlonl Usually people call us first time want know packs really worth $5 $6 price ordinary pack Theyve heard friends read R/C magazines packs best what really makes better fact make packs Space Shuttle Program Army Navy Marines Air Force NASA Lockheed Boeing name few might sound impressive However important thing packs make Military Aerospace Industry identical packs make youl use same cells same construction same testing same peoplel over 10 years SR Batteries has leader R/C field just few things make SR pack better Only SR uses screened matched Aerospace grade cells. Only SR guarantees pack never form memory gives year warranty. Only SR puts pack through 5 days electronic testing make sure pack perfect. Only SR vibration tests pack. Only SR tests pack charge retention. welded internal external construction. SR packs can fast charged. SR packs give flying time less size lighter weight Only SR will custom make size shape pack specifications no extra charge. Only SR maintains Hotline phone number can call help R/C problem question Well answer questions help select what need what dont place order receiver transmitter Electric Flight pack other Electric Flight needs just give us call 516 286-0079 send $5 new product technical information guides both Electric Flight well Aerospace grade receiver transmitter battery packs open 9 3 Eastern Time Zone Monday through Friday SR BATTERIES INC BOX 287 BELLPORT NEW YORK 11713 516 286-0079 FAX 516 286-0901 iron-on film fabric may carefully primed painted create color scheme might choose Zlin Akrobat 40-45 engines Super Stearman 60s Pilatus Turbo Porter 40-60 engines new Haigh Super Star 40-45s seeking different sound appropriatelysized four-stroke engine can easily made fit between kits preinstalled hardwood engine bearers Last year pleasure building test flying Pilatus Turbo Porter see ads box lids can tell firsthand construction went smoothly start finish flew particular Porter two-stroke 60 half-decent 45 would easily have done trick airplane good subject AMA Fun Scale competition especially since flight performance like trainer would have reason expect its long thin high-aspect-ratio wing truly striking finish desired fair amount filling sanding required get models ready final steps amount time can save having build airframe components will far outweigh minor inconvenience little extra elbow grease important Continued page 147 December 1992 57 John Violette leeks very happy behind Westcraft B-17G dubbed Has Stinson 108-3 ever before shown model mag Ten Hours Power Jeff Troy says hed willing bet much azine Milt Peacock built thinks Maybe 10 hours went building four-engine project will first time No matter sure great-looking airplane RC Scale/Troy Continued page 57 thing know building quick-and-easy ARCs budding Scale modelers can practice finishing flying skills airplane didnt take four months get field Lower commitment generally means flying time less fear Mother Earth practicing new maneuvers aggressive flight plan re talking about competing AMA Fun-Scale guys dont concerned about builder-of-the-model rule Altech models Sport Scale competition kits just good stable airplanes will teach few Scale lessons breaking bank heart AA Lidberg like small size large charm Scale models highly recommend AA Lidberg Model Plan Services new 1940 Porter Collegiate since Flyline Models Megowcoupe has little Scale ship intrigued Al Lidbergs Porter designed Texaco seasoned builder will know up front financial investment little honker likely beyond means airplane very sensible trade small amount money time large amount pleasure potentially semiprecious work art Suggested power AAL Collegiate Cox Black Widow red-tank Texaco engine narrow-band aircraft radio minimum two channels should able handle models control require ments Naturally fair amount weight could saved performance dramatically increased installing micro servos micro receiver 1 00-200-mAh battery pack standard-size equipment little airplane should quite well full-size plan set 434-in span 300-sq-in model came complete pair black-on-silver Porter logos registration numbers included clear concise construction article ensured no step building model would cause concern logos numbers plans article being well done will allow careful person produce superb model Film silk tissue recommended coverings will work nicely particular type airframe plan own send $8 simply send $1 current catalog AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 John Violette LaPlace LA sent pictures three magnificent models thought might like see Westcraft B-17G Johns model based Flying Fortress #231763 Ten Hours Power powered four SuperTigre 75 engines model uses electric retracts Futaba PCM 9 radio features span 10 ft Construction 17s wings tail surfaces 1/64 plywood over foam fuselage fiberglass John brushed coat Fabric Formula Balsarite over wings tail feathers covered wood surfaces Supershrink Coverite ailerons rudder elevator panels treated special detail aliphatic resin applied toothpick duplicate rib stitching full-scale B-17G Scotch pinked hair tape applied over rib location complete process Following rib stitching details Coverites Primex thinned 50-50 Primex Thinner four coats mixture applied adequately seal fabrics weave ensure proper adhesion subsequent primer color coats Following Primex application K&B white primer brushed wetsanded until smooth metal-like finish achieved Aliphatic resin glue ie Franklin Titebond rivets Zinger Panel Line Tape applied next entire model painted Hobby Poxy highgloss paints mixed achieve proper colors according Johns documentation final coat over entire model Hobby Poxy clear mixed flat catalyst Continued page 149 0 FThafly An Engine Mount stern Wont Shake Rattle Roll fly model planes dont have tell theres whole lotta shakin goin now theres something cando about Sullivan Flex Mount System Its engine mounting sys tem has speciy designed rabber isolators absorb ene vibration reduce noise anJ limit wear tear modeL thats Flex-Mount comes aluminum adaptor plate makes easy mount 40 60 90 two-cycle engines firewall strap mount beam our-cle engines So dont jitterbug Thik Sullivan Flex-Mount engine mount ing system thought rock roll Y PRODUCTS would never dieP0 Box5t66BaltimoreMD21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground December 1992 147 RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 147 give model its authentic dull olive drab military appearance Im hoping well see Johns models future issues Hes careful craftsman does fine job everything creates El Paso Texass Jack Bunn sent two pictures bit history what describes Beginners Scale SB2R-3 Regulator flies 32 power makes great prank pull friends have make up convincing story kit-bash set Ed Rosss BT plans round out few corners enlarge canopy can see people like unwitting columnist can put presentation may Scale model Jacks point should well taken just same its AMA Fun Scale gets going use imagination work around some fine-flying designs have available hobby today Without too much trouble could turn Great Planes Super Sportster P1-19 Ace 4-40 Bipe Sopwith Pup Balsa USA Phaeton Heinkel Kadet Jacks own words doing some imagineering takes enjoy yourself Fred Menna seat two pictures magnificent Sea Fury hes flying Americas premier Scale meets Rhode Island master craftsman built model Done Smith plans taking about nine months complete job hisand best Scale judgessatisfaction Sea Fury weighs 28 lb boasts 86-in span comfortably powered Tartan Twin swings 18 x 10 prop Freds airplane all-wood construction covered Dan Parsons cloth painted Cheevron Hobby Products Perfect Paint also features functional exhaust engine cooling radio-operated sliding canopy flaps retracts on-board ignition time Fred wrote model made 20 successful flights Aint Scale wonderful Dana E Anderson St Edward NE farms own 350 acres flies full-time crop duster has very little time spend modeling 20-member club holds its meetings flies local airport did however take time send picture own Piper J-3 -scale model built friendand let know about error made Goldberg Cub modification series last year described rounding tubes rear Cubs vertical fin stabilizer apparently incorrect assuming tubing Cub round full-scale plane uses square tubing areas making much nicer-looking airplaneand much sillier-looking Oh well little egg face now keeps little closer humble What can say intentions always best Thanks Dana least its reassuring know incorporating other mods own Carl Goldberg Cub past February received very nice letter Milt Peacock Finksburg MD Milt club Westminster Aero Modelers just received Governors Citations work county schools helping teach elementary school students values aviation wonder flight addition sharing good news pride Milt kind enough send pictures two fabulous models pictured Milts Stinson 108-3 based -scale kit manufactured Realistic Models Potomac MD model spans 100 powered Zenoah G-38 homebred muffler system Milt says reads 91 dB 9 ft Stinson covered Goldbergs Colortex painted Rustoleum enamel features operating flaps strobe lights wing tips rotating beacon fuselage top landing gear spring-loaded interior complete straps full instrument panel doors open both sides fully-upholstered seats model guided Airtronics Spectra system weighs just 27 lb Milt claims Stinson flies easier Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape Eve airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Cr~with 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 Cp1Ijii Sullivan 555 Finally control horn 1 PRODUCTh thats made right stuff PO Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground December1992 149 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Bob Fiorenzej Hobby Center Inc UPS Ordere Shipped Daily Dealer Yellow Aircraft Send $300 Yellow Info Package Visit Showroom 135 mm Dis WorldViSA Full Line Hobby Acceesories 420 Weat SR 434 Winter Springs FL 32708407 327-8353 R/FLyIN COLORS ISION MATCHED PAINT Let us custom mix paint WI PPG Acrylic Enamel Acrylic Lacquer otfer closest match possible covering colors & camo Available 4oi sizes & up Complete tine ot primers clears & sapplies 906 Brookhills Dr CantonmentFL 32533 Call 904068-1069 Kadet II just hates have land landing problem its just flying much fun final reader airplane Ill show year remember December issue comes Parlin NJs Mike Reilly Spitfire built Picas A-scale kit powered SuperTigre 3000 uses Spring Air retracts Futaba electronics covered Silkspun Coverite Its painted Cheevron Hobby Products Perfect Paints through airbrush Mike sent four photos great-looking ship printed magazine shows best view models layout Spit obviously highly keen effort meticulous builder Thanks shots Mike Keep up Thats year Next issue Ill have report new HobbyCon East show taking place Somerset NJ maybe Ill finally have time get Dynaflite Mustang covered Well see meantime build straight fly safely Ill talk again lectricslKopski Continued page 62 Ive received mail phone calls modelers wide-ranging modeling interests telling happy easily made machine review article describes use almost 05-sized motor some flashlight cells make very effective tool modeling workbench Im including discussion case missed article along way might now find device liking Based large number upbeat reader comments must conclude its winner Besides its Electricsorta Look up Finally lest anyone forget Electric flies just great dead winter too theres no cold semisolid glop clean off youre done flying either cant said other kind flying think latter thought calls invention new word wetyuk Column makeup can often difficult matter deal have good fortune receiving lots reader input kindsincluding good photos ideas results meets questions would make good reading addition often have chance see try out new Electric products share information Beyond usually have reserve information have generated can shareie how-to scuff Having topical abundance has some disadvantages though natural result situation chat potentially good topics get delayed never used occurs because just much column space available month Alsobut lesser degreesometimes just cant get try new products fast everyone would like results delayed coverage well good example new USR&D software discussed above Im telling cause know some disappointed readers have yet seen photos might have expecting some suppliers similarly postured WhateverIll always absolute best try make everybody happyknowing advance always uphill challengeto say least just dont want anyone get idea Bob doesnt care Otherwise Id writing ongoing column certainly particular discussion within par ticular column Okay So keep good stuff coming allow fact cant everything time nothing flat So ends another column Sad sorca cause have enough goodies about three times much Ive just written Anyway next monthlook forward less talk how-tos Ive got some really neat ones coming up make Electric flying better Please enclose SASE along correspondence youd like reply Happy Electric Wintertime Anytime Landings Everyone AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 150 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 WAfEL7 EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOIl MTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIPE ISILICONE COPLSRS AND TAM PIPES ALSO AVAILAMLE CALL oe SSOE rca eOAMjOe . waics COJAES PA1TEO RT 1 Box 365-C NINA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 w4veiwFAIpNiiteJDJ#1 mince 1985 Kits available hobby shops everywhere write current product information PO Box 553 East Northport NY 11731 516-754-6628 JET LATHES r.m n MODEL avMI.er GREAT ELAJKI1ZLFJLSELECTION OF MCwE AQLATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY -3538 LATHES AT i.oaAFFORDABLE $100PRICES! PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 LATHES MILLS METAL5 voOKS 5 PMECISIOSI ONSTRUMENTS lOGOs items --- COMPLETE COTALOG $200 CAMPBELL TOOLS CO M SIMa Road Springfield Id 45505 513 3220562 C9MPUIERIII AICRMI PUTS Technical Illustrations Suitable Framing Scale tung Scanming Services S Views D-TECH SYSTEMS 325 Shawnee Trail Catalog 1100 Cartervllle IL 6189852383 BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF AWARDED Grand Champion andComputer Designeo0 ASOIO Reserve Grand Champion UlfralighfPurl 103 UltralightEasy Construction 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-InWood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 6151 765-5397
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 147, 149, 150
IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE ANNIVERSARY December issue Model Aviation marks first year monthly Radio Control Scale columnist want know having few kind people share enjoyable modeling experiences month sincere pleasure especially few read Model Aviation number over 150000 modelers want personally thank reading column doing soand say hope will continue read long am able find Scale modeling topics interest write about number letters photographs kindly send month way representative subject matter expect column could go quite some time hope will liking Since much what read generated reader mail feel would appropriate celebrate years end pictures some airplanes youve kind enough send turn now can shared readers pictures month just handful Ive received hope youll understand just isnt enough room Manufacturer news attends industrys major events throughout year collecting few hundred pounds literature specifics concerning new unusual useful products relatively easy thing Since Ive just finished sorting filing years collection timely let know about few products may have missed Sig Manufacturing Montezuma IA 50171 has new novel design old theme first glance #SG-736 brassbarreled Pushrod Connectors look much same anyone elses connector Upon closer inspection two differences really set apart others first bolt used hold pushrod wire place through barrel features hex head rather usual slotted head sometimes difficult tighten effectively putting too much stress servos delicate output arm use ball driver /4-in bolt will allow tightened angles other straight down will also permit tightening means turning force rather pushing second significant improvement Sigs new connector brass barrel itself hex-shaped allowing modelers get reliable grip wrench instead damaging surface pliers normally would roundbarreled connector Try new connectors Im sure youll agree folks Sig right target Milt Sheppard youre market collectors aviation magazines hard cover paperback books reasonable prices try sending dollar bill stamped self addressed envelope Milt Sheppard 670 Concord Rd Glen Mills PA 19342 Milt will send latest listing what has available Milts list includes major flying nonflying modeling magazines well several full-scale military offerings list interesting Hes got few pieces going way back 1932 Its definitely buck well spent AJ Products use neck strap transmitter tray flying Ive using Kraft transmitter tray since early Eighties find allows keep control over models far precisely can rest palms trays edges ward off fatigue using thumb forefinger hold stick can apply up elevator inadvertently mixing left aileronand low throttle wiggling rudder control Mode Two system course Unfortunately Kraft tray no longer available several alternatives choose least expensive tray Ive seen comes Al Products PO Box 54025 Cincinnati OH 452540025 AJ Radio Cradle combination transmitter tray transmitter stand formed hardened spring steel finished UV-stable non-scratch flexible coating Radio Cradle weighs less 2 oz very easy use Just attach original radio strap stand tray youre set unit study grace beauty important part may make flights bit enjoyable drawback unit its lack something solid rest palms stamped self addressed envelope Andy Jeff AJ Products will get description sheet price list Altech Marketing PO Box 391 Edison NJ 08818-0391 has interesting concept available Scale fliers would like get airborne major investments either cash EDF emotional debt factor Four very basic Sport Scale models available Altech almost-ready-to-cover ARC format can get modeler minimal craftsmanship skills basic Scale modeling quickly easily low-pressure high-enjoyment promises AMA Fun Scale appeal models will suit perfectly comes its basic components fully assembled shaped ready finish-sanding final assembly Altech ARCs can covered Pilatus Turbo Porter Altech Marketing four companys series almost-ready-tocover kits Great time savers 56 Model Aviation Bunn claimed airplane WW II dive-bomber called SB2R-3 Regulator Jacks tall story almost Jeff fooledsee text Potent Hawker Sea Fury Fred Menna has become real threat others contest circuit Its handsome rendition full-size Piper J-3 Cub belonging Dana Anderson shows exactly -scale model should Nice wed say Spitfire Mike Reilly 1A-scale started out life Pica kit Note flap separa tion wings inboard trailing edges should buy SR battery pack Thats great questlonl Usually people call us first time want know packs really worth $5 $6 price ordinary pack Theyve heard friends read R/C magazines packs best what really makes better fact make packs Space Shuttle Program Army Navy Marines Air Force NASA Lockheed Boeing name few might sound impressive However important thing packs make Military Aerospace Industry identical packs make youl use same cells same construction same testing same peoplel over 10 years SR Batteries has leader R/C field just few things make SR pack better Only SR uses screened matched Aerospace grade cells. Only SR guarantees pack never form memory gives year warranty. Only SR puts pack through 5 days electronic testing make sure pack perfect. Only SR vibration tests pack. Only SR tests pack charge retention. welded internal external construction. SR packs can fast charged. SR packs give flying time less size lighter weight Only SR will custom make size shape pack specifications no extra charge. Only SR maintains Hotline phone number can call help R/C problem question Well answer questions help select what need what dont place order receiver transmitter Electric Flight pack other Electric Flight needs just give us call 516 286-0079 send $5 new product technical information guides both Electric Flight well Aerospace grade receiver transmitter battery packs open 9 3 Eastern Time Zone Monday through Friday SR BATTERIES INC BOX 287 BELLPORT NEW YORK 11713 516 286-0079 FAX 516 286-0901 iron-on film fabric may carefully primed painted create color scheme might choose Zlin Akrobat 40-45 engines Super Stearman 60s Pilatus Turbo Porter 40-60 engines new Haigh Super Star 40-45s seeking different sound appropriatelysized four-stroke engine can easily made fit between kits preinstalled hardwood engine bearers Last year pleasure building test flying Pilatus Turbo Porter see ads box lids can tell firsthand construction went smoothly start finish flew particular Porter two-stroke 60 half-decent 45 would easily have done trick airplane good subject AMA Fun Scale competition especially since flight performance like trainer would have reason expect its long thin high-aspect-ratio wing truly striking finish desired fair amount filling sanding required get models ready final steps amount time can save having build airframe components will far outweigh minor inconvenience little extra elbow grease important Continued page 147 December 1992 57 John Violette leeks very happy behind Westcraft B-17G dubbed Has Stinson 108-3 ever before shown model mag Ten Hours Power Jeff Troy says hed willing bet much azine Milt Peacock built thinks Maybe 10 hours went building four-engine project will first time No matter sure great-looking airplane RC Scale/Troy Continued page 57 thing know building quick-and-easy ARCs budding Scale modelers can practice finishing flying skills airplane didnt take four months get field Lower commitment generally means flying time less fear Mother Earth practicing new maneuvers aggressive flight plan re talking about competing AMA Fun-Scale guys dont concerned about builder-of-the-model rule Altech models Sport Scale competition kits just good stable airplanes will teach few Scale lessons breaking bank heart AA Lidberg like small size large charm Scale models highly recommend AA Lidberg Model Plan Services new 1940 Porter Collegiate since Flyline Models Megowcoupe has little Scale ship intrigued Al Lidbergs Porter designed Texaco seasoned builder will know up front financial investment little honker likely beyond means airplane very sensible trade small amount money time large amount pleasure potentially semiprecious work art Suggested power AAL Collegiate Cox Black Widow red-tank Texaco engine narrow-band aircraft radio minimum two channels should able handle models control require ments Naturally fair amount weight could saved performance dramatically increased installing micro servos micro receiver 1 00-200-mAh battery pack standard-size equipment little airplane should quite well full-size plan set 434-in span 300-sq-in model came complete pair black-on-silver Porter logos registration numbers included clear concise construction article ensured no step building model would cause concern logos numbers plans article being well done will allow careful person produce superb model Film silk tissue recommended coverings will work nicely particular type airframe plan own send $8 simply send $1 current catalog AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 John Violette LaPlace LA sent pictures three magnificent models thought might like see Westcraft B-17G Johns model based Flying Fortress #231763 Ten Hours Power powered four SuperTigre 75 engines model uses electric retracts Futaba PCM 9 radio features span 10 ft Construction 17s wings tail surfaces 1/64 plywood over foam fuselage fiberglass John brushed coat Fabric Formula Balsarite over wings tail feathers covered wood surfaces Supershrink Coverite ailerons rudder elevator panels treated special detail aliphatic resin applied toothpick duplicate rib stitching full-scale B-17G Scotch pinked hair tape applied over rib location complete process Following rib stitching details Coverites Primex thinned 50-50 Primex Thinner four coats mixture applied adequately seal fabrics weave ensure proper adhesion subsequent primer color coats Following Primex application K&B white primer brushed wetsanded until smooth metal-like finish achieved Aliphatic resin glue ie Franklin Titebond rivets Zinger Panel Line Tape applied next entire model painted Hobby Poxy highgloss paints mixed achieve proper colors according Johns documentation final coat over entire model Hobby Poxy clear mixed flat catalyst Continued page 149 0 FThafly An Engine Mount stern Wont Shake Rattle Roll fly model planes dont have tell theres whole lotta shakin goin now theres something cando about Sullivan Flex Mount System Its engine mounting sys tem has speciy designed rabber isolators absorb ene vibration reduce noise anJ limit wear tear modeL thats Flex-Mount comes aluminum adaptor plate makes easy mount 40 60 90 two-cycle engines firewall strap mount beam our-cle engines So dont jitterbug Thik Sullivan Flex-Mount engine mount ing system thought rock roll Y PRODUCTS would never dieP0 Box5t66BaltimoreMD21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground December 1992 147 RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 147 give model its authentic dull olive drab military appearance Im hoping well see Johns models future issues Hes careful craftsman does fine job everything creates El Paso Texass Jack Bunn sent two pictures bit history what describes Beginners Scale SB2R-3 Regulator flies 32 power makes great prank pull friends have make up convincing story kit-bash set Ed Rosss BT plans round out few corners enlarge canopy can see people like unwitting columnist can put presentation may Scale model Jacks point should well taken just same its AMA Fun Scale gets going use imagination work around some fine-flying designs have available hobby today Without too much trouble could turn Great Planes Super Sportster P1-19 Ace 4-40 Bipe Sopwith Pup Balsa USA Phaeton Heinkel Kadet Jacks own words doing some imagineering takes enjoy yourself Fred Menna seat two pictures magnificent Sea Fury hes flying Americas premier Scale meets Rhode Island master craftsman built model Done Smith plans taking about nine months complete job hisand best Scale judgessatisfaction Sea Fury weighs 28 lb boasts 86-in span comfortably powered Tartan Twin swings 18 x 10 prop Freds airplane all-wood construction covered Dan Parsons cloth painted Cheevron Hobby Products Perfect Paint also features functional exhaust engine cooling radio-operated sliding canopy flaps retracts on-board ignition time Fred wrote model made 20 successful flights Aint Scale wonderful Dana E Anderson St Edward NE farms own 350 acres flies full-time crop duster has very little time spend modeling 20-member club holds its meetings flies local airport did however take time send picture own Piper J-3 -scale model built friendand let know about error made Goldberg Cub modification series last year described rounding tubes rear Cubs vertical fin stabilizer apparently incorrect assuming tubing Cub round full-scale plane uses square tubing areas making much nicer-looking airplaneand much sillier-looking Oh well little egg face now keeps little closer humble What can say intentions always best Thanks Dana least its reassuring know incorporating other mods own Carl Goldberg Cub past February received very nice letter Milt Peacock Finksburg MD Milt club Westminster Aero Modelers just received Governors Citations work county schools helping teach elementary school students values aviation wonder flight addition sharing good news pride Milt kind enough send pictures two fabulous models pictured Milts Stinson 108-3 based -scale kit manufactured Realistic Models Potomac MD model spans 100 powered Zenoah G-38 homebred muffler system Milt says reads 91 dB 9 ft Stinson covered Goldbergs Colortex painted Rustoleum enamel features operating flaps strobe lights wing tips rotating beacon fuselage top landing gear spring-loaded interior complete straps full instrument panel doors open both sides fully-upholstered seats model guided Airtronics Spectra system weighs just 27 lb Milt claims Stinson flies easier Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape Eve airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Cr~with 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 Cp1Ijii Sullivan 555 Finally control horn 1 PRODUCTh thats made right stuff PO Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground December1992 149 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Bob Fiorenzej Hobby Center Inc UPS Ordere Shipped Daily Dealer Yellow Aircraft Send $300 Yellow Info Package Visit Showroom 135 mm Dis WorldViSA Full Line Hobby Acceesories 420 Weat SR 434 Winter Springs FL 32708407 327-8353 R/FLyIN COLORS ISION MATCHED PAINT Let us custom mix paint WI PPG Acrylic Enamel Acrylic Lacquer otfer closest match possible covering colors & camo Available 4oi sizes & up Complete tine ot primers clears & sapplies 906 Brookhills Dr CantonmentFL 32533 Call 904068-1069 Kadet II just hates have land landing problem its just flying much fun final reader airplane Ill show year remember December issue comes Parlin NJs Mike Reilly Spitfire built Picas A-scale kit powered SuperTigre 3000 uses Spring Air retracts Futaba electronics covered Silkspun Coverite Its painted Cheevron Hobby Products Perfect Paints through airbrush Mike sent four photos great-looking ship printed magazine shows best view models layout Spit obviously highly keen effort meticulous builder Thanks shots Mike Keep up Thats year Next issue Ill have report new HobbyCon East show taking place Somerset NJ maybe Ill finally have time get Dynaflite Mustang covered Well see meantime build straight fly safely Ill talk again lectricslKopski Continued page 62 Ive received mail phone calls modelers wide-ranging modeling interests telling happy easily made machine review article describes use almost 05-sized motor some flashlight cells make very effective tool modeling workbench Im including discussion case missed article along way might now find device liking Based large number upbeat reader comments must conclude its winner Besides its Electricsorta Look up Finally lest anyone forget Electric flies just great dead winter too theres no cold semisolid glop clean off youre done flying either cant said other kind flying think latter thought calls invention new word wetyuk Column makeup can often difficult matter deal have good fortune receiving lots reader input kindsincluding good photos ideas results meets questions would make good reading addition often have chance see try out new Electric products share information Beyond usually have reserve information have generated can shareie how-to scuff Having topical abundance has some disadvantages though natural result situation chat potentially good topics get delayed never used occurs because just much column space available month Alsobut lesser degreesometimes just cant get try new products fast everyone would like results delayed coverage well good example new USR&D software discussed above Im telling cause know some disappointed readers have yet seen photos might have expecting some suppliers similarly postured WhateverIll always absolute best try make everybody happyknowing advance always uphill challengeto say least just dont want anyone get idea Bob doesnt care Otherwise Id writing ongoing column certainly particular discussion within par ticular column Okay So keep good stuff coming allow fact cant everything time nothing flat So ends another column Sad sorca cause have enough goodies about three times much Ive just written Anyway next monthlook forward less talk how-tos Ive got some really neat ones coming up make Electric flying better Please enclose SASE along correspondence youd like reply Happy Electric Wintertime Anytime Landings Everyone AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 150 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 WAfEL7 EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOIl MTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIPE ISILICONE COPLSRS AND TAM PIPES ALSO AVAILAMLE CALL oe SSOE rca eOAMjOe . waics COJAES PA1TEO RT 1 Box 365-C NINA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 w4veiwFAIpNiiteJDJ#1 mince 1985 Kits available hobby shops everywhere write current product information PO Box 553 East Northport NY 11731 516-754-6628 JET LATHES r.m n MODEL avMI.er GREAT ELAJKI1ZLFJLSELECTION OF MCwE AQLATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY -3538 LATHES AT i.oaAFFORDABLE $100PRICES! PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 LATHES MILLS METAL5 voOKS 5 PMECISIOSI ONSTRUMENTS lOGOs items --- COMPLETE COTALOG $200 CAMPBELL TOOLS CO M SIMa Road Springfield Id 45505 513 3220562 C9MPUIERIII AICRMI PUTS Technical Illustrations Suitable Framing Scale tung Scanming Services S Views D-TECH SYSTEMS 325 Shawnee Trail Catalog 1100 Cartervllle IL 6189852383 BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF AWARDED Grand Champion andComputer Designeo0 ASOIO Reserve Grand Champion UlfralighfPurl 103 UltralightEasy Construction 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-InWood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 6151 765-5397
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 147, 149, 150
IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE ANNIVERSARY December issue Model Aviation marks first year monthly Radio Control Scale columnist want know having few kind people share enjoyable modeling experiences month sincere pleasure especially few read Model Aviation number over 150000 modelers want personally thank reading column doing soand say hope will continue read long am able find Scale modeling topics interest write about number letters photographs kindly send month way representative subject matter expect column could go quite some time hope will liking Since much what read generated reader mail feel would appropriate celebrate years end pictures some airplanes youve kind enough send turn now can shared readers pictures month just handful Ive received hope youll understand just isnt enough room Manufacturer news attends industrys major events throughout year collecting few hundred pounds literature specifics concerning new unusual useful products relatively easy thing Since Ive just finished sorting filing years collection timely let know about few products may have missed Sig Manufacturing Montezuma IA 50171 has new novel design old theme first glance #SG-736 brassbarreled Pushrod Connectors look much same anyone elses connector Upon closer inspection two differences really set apart others first bolt used hold pushrod wire place through barrel features hex head rather usual slotted head sometimes difficult tighten effectively putting too much stress servos delicate output arm use ball driver /4-in bolt will allow tightened angles other straight down will also permit tightening means turning force rather pushing second significant improvement Sigs new connector brass barrel itself hex-shaped allowing modelers get reliable grip wrench instead damaging surface pliers normally would roundbarreled connector Try new connectors Im sure youll agree folks Sig right target Milt Sheppard youre market collectors aviation magazines hard cover paperback books reasonable prices try sending dollar bill stamped self addressed envelope Milt Sheppard 670 Concord Rd Glen Mills PA 19342 Milt will send latest listing what has available Milts list includes major flying nonflying modeling magazines well several full-scale military offerings list interesting Hes got few pieces going way back 1932 Its definitely buck well spent AJ Products use neck strap transmitter tray flying Ive using Kraft transmitter tray since early Eighties find allows keep control over models far precisely can rest palms trays edges ward off fatigue using thumb forefinger hold stick can apply up elevator inadvertently mixing left aileronand low throttle wiggling rudder control Mode Two system course Unfortunately Kraft tray no longer available several alternatives choose least expensive tray Ive seen comes Al Products PO Box 54025 Cincinnati OH 452540025 AJ Radio Cradle combination transmitter tray transmitter stand formed hardened spring steel finished UV-stable non-scratch flexible coating Radio Cradle weighs less 2 oz very easy use Just attach original radio strap stand tray youre set unit study grace beauty important part may make flights bit enjoyable drawback unit its lack something solid rest palms stamped self addressed envelope Andy Jeff AJ Products will get description sheet price list Altech Marketing PO Box 391 Edison NJ 08818-0391 has interesting concept available Scale fliers would like get airborne major investments either cash EDF emotional debt factor Four very basic Sport Scale models available Altech almost-ready-to-cover ARC format can get modeler minimal craftsmanship skills basic Scale modeling quickly easily low-pressure high-enjoyment promises AMA Fun Scale appeal models will suit perfectly comes its basic components fully assembled shaped ready finish-sanding final assembly Altech ARCs can covered Pilatus Turbo Porter Altech Marketing four companys series almost-ready-tocover kits Great time savers 56 Model Aviation Bunn claimed airplane WW II dive-bomber called SB2R-3 Regulator Jacks tall story almost Jeff fooledsee text Potent Hawker Sea Fury Fred Menna has become real threat others contest circuit Its handsome rendition full-size Piper J-3 Cub belonging Dana Anderson shows exactly -scale model should Nice wed say Spitfire Mike Reilly 1A-scale started out life Pica kit Note flap separa tion wings inboard trailing edges should buy SR battery pack Thats great questlonl Usually people call us first time want know packs really worth $5 $6 price ordinary pack Theyve heard friends read R/C magazines packs best what really makes better fact make packs Space Shuttle Program Army Navy Marines Air Force NASA Lockheed Boeing name few might sound impressive However important thing packs make Military Aerospace Industry identical packs make youl use same cells same construction same testing same peoplel over 10 years SR Batteries has leader R/C field just few things make SR pack better Only SR uses screened matched Aerospace grade cells. Only SR guarantees pack never form memory gives year warranty. Only SR puts pack through 5 days electronic testing make sure pack perfect. Only SR vibration tests pack. Only SR tests pack charge retention. welded internal external construction. SR packs can fast charged. SR packs give flying time less size lighter weight Only SR will custom make size shape pack specifications no extra charge. Only SR maintains Hotline phone number can call help R/C problem question Well answer questions help select what need what dont place order receiver transmitter Electric Flight pack other Electric Flight needs just give us call 516 286-0079 send $5 new product technical information guides both Electric Flight well Aerospace grade receiver transmitter battery packs open 9 3 Eastern Time Zone Monday through Friday SR BATTERIES INC BOX 287 BELLPORT NEW YORK 11713 516 286-0079 FAX 516 286-0901 iron-on film fabric may carefully primed painted create color scheme might choose Zlin Akrobat 40-45 engines Super Stearman 60s Pilatus Turbo Porter 40-60 engines new Haigh Super Star 40-45s seeking different sound appropriatelysized four-stroke engine can easily made fit between kits preinstalled hardwood engine bearers Last year pleasure building test flying Pilatus Turbo Porter see ads box lids can tell firsthand construction went smoothly start finish flew particular Porter two-stroke 60 half-decent 45 would easily have done trick airplane good subject AMA Fun Scale competition especially since flight performance like trainer would have reason expect its long thin high-aspect-ratio wing truly striking finish desired fair amount filling sanding required get models ready final steps amount time can save having build airframe components will far outweigh minor inconvenience little extra elbow grease important Continued page 147 December 1992 57 John Violette leeks very happy behind Westcraft B-17G dubbed Has Stinson 108-3 ever before shown model mag Ten Hours Power Jeff Troy says hed willing bet much azine Milt Peacock built thinks Maybe 10 hours went building four-engine project will first time No matter sure great-looking airplane RC Scale/Troy Continued page 57 thing know building quick-and-easy ARCs budding Scale modelers can practice finishing flying skills airplane didnt take four months get field Lower commitment generally means flying time less fear Mother Earth practicing new maneuvers aggressive flight plan re talking about competing AMA Fun-Scale guys dont concerned about builder-of-the-model rule Altech models Sport Scale competition kits just good stable airplanes will teach few Scale lessons breaking bank heart AA Lidberg like small size large charm Scale models highly recommend AA Lidberg Model Plan Services new 1940 Porter Collegiate since Flyline Models Megowcoupe has little Scale ship intrigued Al Lidbergs Porter designed Texaco seasoned builder will know up front financial investment little honker likely beyond means airplane very sensible trade small amount money time large amount pleasure potentially semiprecious work art Suggested power AAL Collegiate Cox Black Widow red-tank Texaco engine narrow-band aircraft radio minimum two channels should able handle models control require ments Naturally fair amount weight could saved performance dramatically increased installing micro servos micro receiver 1 00-200-mAh battery pack standard-size equipment little airplane should quite well full-size plan set 434-in span 300-sq-in model came complete pair black-on-silver Porter logos registration numbers included clear concise construction article ensured no step building model would cause concern logos numbers plans article being well done will allow careful person produce superb model Film silk tissue recommended coverings will work nicely particular type airframe plan own send $8 simply send $1 current catalog AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 John Violette LaPlace LA sent pictures three magnificent models thought might like see Westcraft B-17G Johns model based Flying Fortress #231763 Ten Hours Power powered four SuperTigre 75 engines model uses electric retracts Futaba PCM 9 radio features span 10 ft Construction 17s wings tail surfaces 1/64 plywood over foam fuselage fiberglass John brushed coat Fabric Formula Balsarite over wings tail feathers covered wood surfaces Supershrink Coverite ailerons rudder elevator panels treated special detail aliphatic resin applied toothpick duplicate rib stitching full-scale B-17G Scotch pinked hair tape applied over rib location complete process Following rib stitching details Coverites Primex thinned 50-50 Primex Thinner four coats mixture applied adequately seal fabrics weave ensure proper adhesion subsequent primer color coats Following Primex application K&B white primer brushed wetsanded until smooth metal-like finish achieved Aliphatic resin glue ie Franklin Titebond rivets Zinger Panel Line Tape applied next entire model painted Hobby Poxy highgloss paints mixed achieve proper colors according Johns documentation final coat over entire model Hobby Poxy clear mixed flat catalyst Continued page 149 0 FThafly An Engine Mount stern Wont Shake Rattle Roll fly model planes dont have tell theres whole lotta shakin goin now theres something cando about Sullivan Flex Mount System Its engine mounting sys tem has speciy designed rabber isolators absorb ene vibration reduce noise anJ limit wear tear modeL thats Flex-Mount comes aluminum adaptor plate makes easy mount 40 60 90 two-cycle engines firewall strap mount beam our-cle engines So dont jitterbug Thik Sullivan Flex-Mount engine mount ing system thought rock roll Y PRODUCTS would never dieP0 Box5t66BaltimoreMD21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground December 1992 147 RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 147 give model its authentic dull olive drab military appearance Im hoping well see Johns models future issues Hes careful craftsman does fine job everything creates El Paso Texass Jack Bunn sent two pictures bit history what describes Beginners Scale SB2R-3 Regulator flies 32 power makes great prank pull friends have make up convincing story kit-bash set Ed Rosss BT plans round out few corners enlarge canopy can see people like unwitting columnist can put presentation may Scale model Jacks point should well taken just same its AMA Fun Scale gets going use imagination work around some fine-flying designs have available hobby today Without too much trouble could turn Great Planes Super Sportster P1-19 Ace 4-40 Bipe Sopwith Pup Balsa USA Phaeton Heinkel Kadet Jacks own words doing some imagineering takes enjoy yourself Fred Menna seat two pictures magnificent Sea Fury hes flying Americas premier Scale meets Rhode Island master craftsman built model Done Smith plans taking about nine months complete job hisand best Scale judgessatisfaction Sea Fury weighs 28 lb boasts 86-in span comfortably powered Tartan Twin swings 18 x 10 prop Freds airplane all-wood construction covered Dan Parsons cloth painted Cheevron Hobby Products Perfect Paint also features functional exhaust engine cooling radio-operated sliding canopy flaps retracts on-board ignition time Fred wrote model made 20 successful flights Aint Scale wonderful Dana E Anderson St Edward NE farms own 350 acres flies full-time crop duster has very little time spend modeling 20-member club holds its meetings flies local airport did however take time send picture own Piper J-3 -scale model built friendand let know about error made Goldberg Cub modification series last year described rounding tubes rear Cubs vertical fin stabilizer apparently incorrect assuming tubing Cub round full-scale plane uses square tubing areas making much nicer-looking airplaneand much sillier-looking Oh well little egg face now keeps little closer humble What can say intentions always best Thanks Dana least its reassuring know incorporating other mods own Carl Goldberg Cub past February received very nice letter Milt Peacock Finksburg MD Milt club Westminster Aero Modelers just received Governors Citations work county schools helping teach elementary school students values aviation wonder flight addition sharing good news pride Milt kind enough send pictures two fabulous models pictured Milts Stinson 108-3 based -scale kit manufactured Realistic Models Potomac MD model spans 100 powered Zenoah G-38 homebred muffler system Milt says reads 91 dB 9 ft Stinson covered Goldbergs Colortex painted Rustoleum enamel features operating flaps strobe lights wing tips rotating beacon fuselage top landing gear spring-loaded interior complete straps full instrument panel doors open both sides fully-upholstered seats model guided Airtronics Spectra system weighs just 27 lb Milt claims Stinson flies easier Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape Eve airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Cr~with 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 Cp1Ijii Sullivan 555 Finally control horn 1 PRODUCTh thats made right stuff PO Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground December1992 149 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Bob Fiorenzej Hobby Center Inc UPS Ordere Shipped Daily Dealer Yellow Aircraft Send $300 Yellow Info Package Visit Showroom 135 mm Dis WorldViSA Full Line Hobby Acceesories 420 Weat SR 434 Winter Springs FL 32708407 327-8353 R/FLyIN COLORS ISION MATCHED PAINT Let us custom mix paint WI PPG Acrylic Enamel Acrylic Lacquer otfer closest match possible covering colors & camo Available 4oi sizes & up Complete tine ot primers clears & sapplies 906 Brookhills Dr CantonmentFL 32533 Call 904068-1069 Kadet II just hates have land landing problem its just flying much fun final reader airplane Ill show year remember December issue comes Parlin NJs Mike Reilly Spitfire built Picas A-scale kit powered SuperTigre 3000 uses Spring Air retracts Futaba electronics covered Silkspun Coverite Its painted Cheevron Hobby Products Perfect Paints through airbrush Mike sent four photos great-looking ship printed magazine shows best view models layout Spit obviously highly keen effort meticulous builder Thanks shots Mike Keep up Thats year Next issue Ill have report new HobbyCon East show taking place Somerset NJ maybe Ill finally have time get Dynaflite Mustang covered Well see meantime build straight fly safely Ill talk again lectricslKopski Continued page 62 Ive received mail phone calls modelers wide-ranging modeling interests telling happy easily made machine review article describes use almost 05-sized motor some flashlight cells make very effective tool modeling workbench Im including discussion case missed article along way might now find device liking Based large number upbeat reader comments must conclude its winner Besides its Electricsorta Look up Finally lest anyone forget Electric flies just great dead winter too theres no cold semisolid glop clean off youre done flying either cant said other kind flying think latter thought calls invention new word wetyuk Column makeup can often difficult matter deal have good fortune receiving lots reader input kindsincluding good photos ideas results meets questions would make good reading addition often have chance see try out new Electric products share information Beyond usually have reserve information have generated can shareie how-to scuff Having topical abundance has some disadvantages though natural result situation chat potentially good topics get delayed never used occurs because just much column space available month Alsobut lesser degreesometimes just cant get try new products fast everyone would like results delayed coverage well good example new USR&D software discussed above Im telling cause know some disappointed readers have yet seen photos might have expecting some suppliers similarly postured WhateverIll always absolute best try make everybody happyknowing advance always uphill challengeto say least just dont want anyone get idea Bob doesnt care Otherwise Id writing ongoing column certainly particular discussion within par ticular column Okay So keep good stuff coming allow fact cant everything time nothing flat So ends another column Sad sorca cause have enough goodies about three times much Ive just written Anyway next monthlook forward less talk how-tos Ive got some really neat ones coming up make Electric flying better Please enclose SASE along correspondence youd like reply Happy Electric Wintertime Anytime Landings Everyone AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 150 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 WAfEL7 EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOIl MTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIPE ISILICONE COPLSRS AND TAM PIPES ALSO AVAILAMLE CALL oe SSOE rca eOAMjOe . waics COJAES PA1TEO RT 1 Box 365-C NINA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 w4veiwFAIpNiiteJDJ#1 mince 1985 Kits available hobby shops everywhere write current product information PO Box 553 East Northport NY 11731 516-754-6628 JET LATHES r.m n MODEL avMI.er GREAT ELAJKI1ZLFJLSELECTION OF MCwE AQLATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY -3538 LATHES AT i.oaAFFORDABLE $100PRICES! PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 LATHES MILLS METAL5 voOKS 5 PMECISIOSI ONSTRUMENTS lOGOs items --- COMPLETE COTALOG $200 CAMPBELL TOOLS CO M SIMa Road Springfield Id 45505 513 3220562 C9MPUIERIII AICRMI PUTS Technical Illustrations Suitable Framing Scale tung Scanming Services S Views D-TECH SYSTEMS 325 Shawnee Trail Catalog 1100 Cartervllle IL 6189852383 BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF AWARDED Grand Champion andComputer Designeo0 ASOIO Reserve Grand Champion UlfralighfPurl 103 UltralightEasy Construction 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-InWood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 6151 765-5397
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 147, 149, 150
IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE ANNIVERSARY December issue Model Aviation marks first year monthly Radio Control Scale columnist want know having few kind people share enjoyable modeling experiences month sincere pleasure especially few read Model Aviation number over 150000 modelers want personally thank reading column doing soand say hope will continue read long am able find Scale modeling topics interest write about number letters photographs kindly send month way representative subject matter expect column could go quite some time hope will liking Since much what read generated reader mail feel would appropriate celebrate years end pictures some airplanes youve kind enough send turn now can shared readers pictures month just handful Ive received hope youll understand just isnt enough room Manufacturer news attends industrys major events throughout year collecting few hundred pounds literature specifics concerning new unusual useful products relatively easy thing Since Ive just finished sorting filing years collection timely let know about few products may have missed Sig Manufacturing Montezuma IA 50171 has new novel design old theme first glance #SG-736 brassbarreled Pushrod Connectors look much same anyone elses connector Upon closer inspection two differences really set apart others first bolt used hold pushrod wire place through barrel features hex head rather usual slotted head sometimes difficult tighten effectively putting too much stress servos delicate output arm use ball driver /4-in bolt will allow tightened angles other straight down will also permit tightening means turning force rather pushing second significant improvement Sigs new connector brass barrel itself hex-shaped allowing modelers get reliable grip wrench instead damaging surface pliers normally would roundbarreled connector Try new connectors Im sure youll agree folks Sig right target Milt Sheppard youre market collectors aviation magazines hard cover paperback books reasonable prices try sending dollar bill stamped self addressed envelope Milt Sheppard 670 Concord Rd Glen Mills PA 19342 Milt will send latest listing what has available Milts list includes major flying nonflying modeling magazines well several full-scale military offerings list interesting Hes got few pieces going way back 1932 Its definitely buck well spent AJ Products use neck strap transmitter tray flying Ive using Kraft transmitter tray since early Eighties find allows keep control over models far precisely can rest palms trays edges ward off fatigue using thumb forefinger hold stick can apply up elevator inadvertently mixing left aileronand low throttle wiggling rudder control Mode Two system course Unfortunately Kraft tray no longer available several alternatives choose least expensive tray Ive seen comes Al Products PO Box 54025 Cincinnati OH 452540025 AJ Radio Cradle combination transmitter tray transmitter stand formed hardened spring steel finished UV-stable non-scratch flexible coating Radio Cradle weighs less 2 oz very easy use Just attach original radio strap stand tray youre set unit study grace beauty important part may make flights bit enjoyable drawback unit its lack something solid rest palms stamped self addressed envelope Andy Jeff AJ Products will get description sheet price list Altech Marketing PO Box 391 Edison NJ 08818-0391 has interesting concept available Scale fliers would like get airborne major investments either cash EDF emotional debt factor Four very basic Sport Scale models available Altech almost-ready-to-cover ARC format can get modeler minimal craftsmanship skills basic Scale modeling quickly easily low-pressure high-enjoyment promises AMA Fun Scale appeal models will suit perfectly comes its basic components fully assembled shaped ready finish-sanding final assembly Altech ARCs can covered Pilatus Turbo Porter Altech Marketing four companys series almost-ready-tocover kits Great time savers 56 Model Aviation Bunn claimed airplane WW II dive-bomber called SB2R-3 Regulator Jacks tall story almost Jeff fooledsee text Potent Hawker Sea Fury Fred Menna has become real threat others contest circuit Its handsome rendition full-size Piper J-3 Cub belonging Dana Anderson shows exactly -scale model should Nice wed say Spitfire Mike Reilly 1A-scale started out life Pica kit Note flap separa tion wings inboard trailing edges should buy SR battery pack Thats great questlonl Usually people call us first time want know packs really worth $5 $6 price ordinary pack Theyve heard friends read R/C magazines packs best what really makes better fact make packs Space Shuttle Program Army Navy Marines Air Force NASA Lockheed Boeing name few might sound impressive However important thing packs make Military Aerospace Industry identical packs make youl use same cells same construction same testing same peoplel over 10 years SR Batteries has leader R/C field just few things make SR pack better Only SR uses screened matched Aerospace grade cells. Only SR guarantees pack never form memory gives year warranty. Only SR puts pack through 5 days electronic testing make sure pack perfect. Only SR vibration tests pack. Only SR tests pack charge retention. welded internal external construction. SR packs can fast charged. SR packs give flying time less size lighter weight Only SR will custom make size shape pack specifications no extra charge. Only SR maintains Hotline phone number can call help R/C problem question Well answer questions help select what need what dont place order receiver transmitter Electric Flight pack other Electric Flight needs just give us call 516 286-0079 send $5 new product technical information guides both Electric Flight well Aerospace grade receiver transmitter battery packs open 9 3 Eastern Time Zone Monday through Friday SR BATTERIES INC BOX 287 BELLPORT NEW YORK 11713 516 286-0079 FAX 516 286-0901 iron-on film fabric may carefully primed painted create color scheme might choose Zlin Akrobat 40-45 engines Super Stearman 60s Pilatus Turbo Porter 40-60 engines new Haigh Super Star 40-45s seeking different sound appropriatelysized four-stroke engine can easily made fit between kits preinstalled hardwood engine bearers Last year pleasure building test flying Pilatus Turbo Porter see ads box lids can tell firsthand construction went smoothly start finish flew particular Porter two-stroke 60 half-decent 45 would easily have done trick airplane good subject AMA Fun Scale competition especially since flight performance like trainer would have reason expect its long thin high-aspect-ratio wing truly striking finish desired fair amount filling sanding required get models ready final steps amount time can save having build airframe components will far outweigh minor inconvenience little extra elbow grease important Continued page 147 December 1992 57 John Violette leeks very happy behind Westcraft B-17G dubbed Has Stinson 108-3 ever before shown model mag Ten Hours Power Jeff Troy says hed willing bet much azine Milt Peacock built thinks Maybe 10 hours went building four-engine project will first time No matter sure great-looking airplane RC Scale/Troy Continued page 57 thing know building quick-and-easy ARCs budding Scale modelers can practice finishing flying skills airplane didnt take four months get field Lower commitment generally means flying time less fear Mother Earth practicing new maneuvers aggressive flight plan re talking about competing AMA Fun-Scale guys dont concerned about builder-of-the-model rule Altech models Sport Scale competition kits just good stable airplanes will teach few Scale lessons breaking bank heart AA Lidberg like small size large charm Scale models highly recommend AA Lidberg Model Plan Services new 1940 Porter Collegiate since Flyline Models Megowcoupe has little Scale ship intrigued Al Lidbergs Porter designed Texaco seasoned builder will know up front financial investment little honker likely beyond means airplane very sensible trade small amount money time large amount pleasure potentially semiprecious work art Suggested power AAL Collegiate Cox Black Widow red-tank Texaco engine narrow-band aircraft radio minimum two channels should able handle models control require ments Naturally fair amount weight could saved performance dramatically increased installing micro servos micro receiver 1 00-200-mAh battery pack standard-size equipment little airplane should quite well full-size plan set 434-in span 300-sq-in model came complete pair black-on-silver Porter logos registration numbers included clear concise construction article ensured no step building model would cause concern logos numbers plans article being well done will allow careful person produce superb model Film silk tissue recommended coverings will work nicely particular type airframe plan own send $8 simply send $1 current catalog AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 John Violette LaPlace LA sent pictures three magnificent models thought might like see Westcraft B-17G Johns model based Flying Fortress #231763 Ten Hours Power powered four SuperTigre 75 engines model uses electric retracts Futaba PCM 9 radio features span 10 ft Construction 17s wings tail surfaces 1/64 plywood over foam fuselage fiberglass John brushed coat Fabric Formula Balsarite over wings tail feathers covered wood surfaces Supershrink Coverite ailerons rudder elevator panels treated special detail aliphatic resin applied toothpick duplicate rib stitching full-scale B-17G Scotch pinked hair tape applied over rib location complete process Following rib stitching details Coverites Primex thinned 50-50 Primex Thinner four coats mixture applied adequately seal fabrics weave ensure proper adhesion subsequent primer color coats Following Primex application K&B white primer brushed wetsanded until smooth metal-like finish achieved Aliphatic resin glue ie Franklin Titebond rivets Zinger Panel Line Tape applied next entire model painted Hobby Poxy highgloss paints mixed achieve proper colors according Johns documentation final coat over entire model Hobby Poxy clear mixed flat catalyst Continued page 149 0 FThafly An Engine Mount stern Wont Shake Rattle Roll fly model planes dont have tell theres whole lotta shakin goin now theres something cando about Sullivan Flex Mount System Its engine mounting sys tem has speciy designed rabber isolators absorb ene vibration reduce noise anJ limit wear tear modeL thats Flex-Mount comes aluminum adaptor plate makes easy mount 40 60 90 two-cycle engines firewall strap mount beam our-cle engines So dont jitterbug Thik Sullivan Flex-Mount engine mount ing system thought rock roll Y PRODUCTS would never dieP0 Box5t66BaltimoreMD21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground December 1992 147 RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 147 give model its authentic dull olive drab military appearance Im hoping well see Johns models future issues Hes careful craftsman does fine job everything creates El Paso Texass Jack Bunn sent two pictures bit history what describes Beginners Scale SB2R-3 Regulator flies 32 power makes great prank pull friends have make up convincing story kit-bash set Ed Rosss BT plans round out few corners enlarge canopy can see people like unwitting columnist can put presentation may Scale model Jacks point should well taken just same its AMA Fun Scale gets going use imagination work around some fine-flying designs have available hobby today Without too much trouble could turn Great Planes Super Sportster P1-19 Ace 4-40 Bipe Sopwith Pup Balsa USA Phaeton Heinkel Kadet Jacks own words doing some imagineering takes enjoy yourself Fred Menna seat two pictures magnificent Sea Fury hes flying Americas premier Scale meets Rhode Island master craftsman built model Done Smith plans taking about nine months complete job hisand best Scale judgessatisfaction Sea Fury weighs 28 lb boasts 86-in span comfortably powered Tartan Twin swings 18 x 10 prop Freds airplane all-wood construction covered Dan Parsons cloth painted Cheevron Hobby Products Perfect Paint also features functional exhaust engine cooling radio-operated sliding canopy flaps retracts on-board ignition time Fred wrote model made 20 successful flights Aint Scale wonderful Dana E Anderson St Edward NE farms own 350 acres flies full-time crop duster has very little time spend modeling 20-member club holds its meetings flies local airport did however take time send picture own Piper J-3 -scale model built friendand let know about error made Goldberg Cub modification series last year described rounding tubes rear Cubs vertical fin stabilizer apparently incorrect assuming tubing Cub round full-scale plane uses square tubing areas making much nicer-looking airplaneand much sillier-looking Oh well little egg face now keeps little closer humble What can say intentions always best Thanks Dana least its reassuring know incorporating other mods own Carl Goldberg Cub past February received very nice letter Milt Peacock Finksburg MD Milt club Westminster Aero Modelers just received Governors Citations work county schools helping teach elementary school students values aviation wonder flight addition sharing good news pride Milt kind enough send pictures two fabulous models pictured Milts Stinson 108-3 based -scale kit manufactured Realistic Models Potomac MD model spans 100 powered Zenoah G-38 homebred muffler system Milt says reads 91 dB 9 ft Stinson covered Goldbergs Colortex painted Rustoleum enamel features operating flaps strobe lights wing tips rotating beacon fuselage top landing gear spring-loaded interior complete straps full instrument panel doors open both sides fully-upholstered seats model guided Airtronics Spectra system weighs just 27 lb Milt claims Stinson flies easier Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape Eve airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Cr~with 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 Cp1Ijii Sullivan 555 Finally control horn 1 PRODUCTh thats made right stuff PO Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground December1992 149 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Bob Fiorenzej Hobby Center Inc UPS Ordere Shipped Daily Dealer Yellow Aircraft Send $300 Yellow Info Package Visit Showroom 135 mm Dis WorldViSA Full Line Hobby Acceesories 420 Weat SR 434 Winter Springs FL 32708407 327-8353 R/FLyIN COLORS ISION MATCHED PAINT Let us custom mix paint WI PPG Acrylic Enamel Acrylic Lacquer otfer closest match possible covering colors & camo Available 4oi sizes & up Complete tine ot primers clears & sapplies 906 Brookhills Dr CantonmentFL 32533 Call 904068-1069 Kadet II just hates have land landing problem its just flying much fun final reader airplane Ill show year remember December issue comes Parlin NJs Mike Reilly Spitfire built Picas A-scale kit powered SuperTigre 3000 uses Spring Air retracts Futaba electronics covered Silkspun Coverite Its painted Cheevron Hobby Products Perfect Paints through airbrush Mike sent four photos great-looking ship printed magazine shows best view models layout Spit obviously highly keen effort meticulous builder Thanks shots Mike Keep up Thats year Next issue Ill have report new HobbyCon East show taking place Somerset NJ maybe Ill finally have time get Dynaflite Mustang covered Well see meantime build straight fly safely Ill talk again lectricslKopski Continued page 62 Ive received mail phone calls modelers wide-ranging modeling interests telling happy easily made machine review article describes use almost 05-sized motor some flashlight cells make very effective tool modeling workbench Im including discussion case missed article along way might now find device liking Based large number upbeat reader comments must conclude its winner Besides its Electricsorta Look up Finally lest anyone forget Electric flies just great dead winter too theres no cold semisolid glop clean off youre done flying either cant said other kind flying think latter thought calls invention new word wetyuk Column makeup can often difficult matter deal have good fortune receiving lots reader input kindsincluding good photos ideas results meets questions would make good reading addition often have chance see try out new Electric products share information Beyond usually have reserve information have generated can shareie how-to scuff Having topical abundance has some disadvantages though natural result situation chat potentially good topics get delayed never used occurs because just much column space available month Alsobut lesser degreesometimes just cant get try new products fast everyone would like results delayed coverage well good example new USR&D software discussed above Im telling cause know some disappointed readers have yet seen photos might have expecting some suppliers similarly postured WhateverIll always absolute best try make everybody happyknowing advance always uphill challengeto say least just dont want anyone get idea Bob doesnt care Otherwise Id writing ongoing column certainly particular discussion within par ticular column Okay So keep good stuff coming allow fact cant everything time nothing flat So ends another column Sad sorca cause have enough goodies about three times much Ive just written Anyway next monthlook forward less talk how-tos Ive got some really neat ones coming up make Electric flying better Please enclose SASE along correspondence youd like reply Happy Electric Wintertime Anytime Landings Everyone AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $500 150 Model Aviation VANCED AERO PRODUCTS YS & OS SURPASS 120 WAfEL7 EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOIl MTTERN AIRCRAFT AND ULTIMATE BIPE ISILICONE COPLSRS AND TAM PIPES ALSO AVAILAMLE CALL oe SSOE rca eOAMjOe . waics COJAES PA1TEO RT 1 Box 365-C NINA TX 75409 p14 924-3940 w4veiwFAIpNiiteJDJ#1 mince 1985 Kits available hobby shops everywhere write current product information PO Box 553 East Northport NY 11731 516-754-6628 JET LATHES r.m n MODEL avMI.er GREAT ELAJKI1ZLFJLSELECTION OF MCwE AQLATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY -3538 LATHES AT i.oaAFFORDABLE $100PRICES! PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 LATHES MILLS METAL5 voOKS 5 PMECISIOSI ONSTRUMENTS lOGOs items --- COMPLETE COTALOG $200 CAMPBELL TOOLS CO M SIMa Road Springfield Id 45505 513 3220562 C9MPUIERIII AICRMI PUTS Technical Illustrations Suitable Framing Scale tung Scanming Services S Views D-TECH SYSTEMS 325 Shawnee Trail Catalog 1100 Cartervllle IL 6189852383 BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF AWARDED Grand Champion andComputer Designeo0 ASOIO Reserve Grand Champion UlfralighfPurl 103 UltralightEasy Construction 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-InWood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 6151 765-5397
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 147, 149, 150
IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE ANNIVERSARY December issue Model Aviation marks first year monthly Radio Control Scale columnist want know having few kind people share enjoyable modeling experiences month sincere pleasure especially few read Model Aviation number over 150000 modelers want personally thank reading column doing soand say hope will continue read long am able find Scale modeling topics interest write about number letters photographs kindly send month way representative subject matter expect column could go quite some time hope will liking Since much what read generated reader mail feel would appropriate celebrate years end pictures some airplanes youve kind enough send turn now can shared readers pictures month just handful Ive received hope youll understand just isnt enough room Manufacturer news attends industrys major events throughout year collecting few hundred pounds literature specifics concerning new unusual useful products relatively easy thing Since Ive just finished sorting filing years collection timely let know about few products may have missed Sig Manufacturing Montezuma IA 50171 has new novel design old theme first glance #SG-736 brassbarreled Pushrod Connectors look much same anyone elses connector Upon closer inspection two differences really set apart others first bolt used hold pushrod wire place through barrel features hex head rather usual slotted head sometimes difficult tighten effectively putting too much stress servos delicate output arm use ball driver /4-in bolt will allow tightened angles other straight down will also permit tightening means turning force rather pushing second significant improvement Sigs new connector brass barrel itself hex-shaped allowing modelers get reliable grip wrench instead damaging surface pliers normally would roundbarreled connector Try new connectors Im sure youll agree folks Sig right target Milt Sheppard youre market collectors aviation magazines hard cover paperback books reasonable prices try sending dollar bill stamped self addressed envelope Milt Sheppard 670 Concord Rd Glen Mills PA 19342 Milt will send latest listing what has available Milts list includes major flying nonflying modeling magazines well several full-scale military offerings list interesting Hes got few pieces going way back 1932 Its definitely buck well spent AJ Products use neck strap transmitter tray flying Ive using Kraft transmitter tray since early Eighties find allows keep control over models far precisely can rest palms trays edges ward off fatigue using thumb forefinger hold stick can apply up elevator inadvertently mixing left aileronand low throttle wiggling rudder control Mode Two system course Unfortunately Kraft tray no longer available several alternatives choose least expensive tray Ive seen comes Al Products PO Box 54025 Cincinnati OH 452540025 AJ Radio Cradle combination transmitter tray transmitter stand formed hardened spring steel finished UV-stable non-scratch flexible coating Radio Cradle weighs less 2 oz very easy use Just attach original radio strap stand tray youre set unit study grace beauty important part may make flights bit enjoyable drawback unit its lack something solid rest palms stamped self addressed envelope Andy Jeff AJ Products will get description sheet price list Altech Marketing PO Box 391 Edison NJ 08818-0391 has interesting concept available Scale fliers would like get airborne major investments either cash EDF emotional debt factor Four very basic Sport Scale models available Altech almost-ready-to-cover ARC format can get modeler minimal craftsmanship skills basic Scale modeling quickly easily low-pressure high-enjoyment promises AMA Fun Scale appeal models will suit perfectly comes its basic components fully assembled shaped ready finish-sanding final assembly Altech ARCs can covered Pilatus Turbo Porter Altech Marketing four companys series almost-ready-tocover kits Great time savers 56 Model Aviation Bunn claimed airplane WW II dive-bomber called SB2R-3 Regulator Jacks tall story almost Jeff fooledsee text Potent Hawker Sea Fury Fred Menna has become real threat others contest circuit Its handsome rendition full-size Piper J-3 Cub belonging Dana Anderson shows exactly -scale model should Nice wed say Spitfire Mike Reilly 1A-scale started out life Pica kit Note flap separa tion wings inboard trailing edges should buy SR battery pack Thats great questlonl Usually people call us first time want know packs really worth $5 $6 price ordinary pack Theyve heard friends read R/C magazines packs best what really makes better fact make packs Space Shuttle Program Army Navy Marines Air Force NASA Lockheed Boeing name few might sound impressive However important thing packs make Military Aerospace Industry identical packs make youl use same cells same construction same testing same peoplel over 10 years SR Batteries has leader R/C field just few things make SR pack better Only SR uses screened matched Aerospace grade cells. Only SR guarantees pack never form memory gives year warranty. Only SR puts pack through 5 days electronic testing make sure pack perfect. Only SR vibration tests pack. Only SR tests pack charge retention. welded internal external construction. SR packs can fast charged. SR packs give flying time less size lighter weight Only SR will custom make size shape pack specifications no extra charge. Only SR maintains Hotline phone number can call help R/C problem question Well answer questions help select what need what dont place order receiver transmitter Electric Flight pack other Electric Flight needs just give us call 516 286-0079 send $5 new product technical information guides both Electric Flight well Aerospace grade receiver transmitter battery packs open 9 3 Eastern Time Zone Monday through Friday SR BATTERIES INC BOX 287 BELLPORT NEW YORK 11713 516 286-0079 FAX 516 286-0901 iron-on film fabric may carefully primed painted create color scheme might choose Zlin Akrobat 40-45 engines Super Stearman 60s Pilatus Turbo Porter 40-60 engines new Haigh Super Star 40-45s seeking different sound appropriatelysized four-stroke engine can easily made fit between kits preinstalled hardwood engine bearers Last year pleasure building test flying Pilatus Turbo Porter see ads box lids can tell firsthand construction went smoothly start finish flew particular Porter two-stroke 60 half-decent 45 would easily have done trick airplane good subject AMA Fun Scale competition especially since flight performance like trainer would have reason expect its long thin high-aspect-ratio wing truly striking finish desired fair amount filling sanding required get models ready final steps amount time can save having build airframe components will far outweigh minor inconvenience little extra elbow grease important Continued page 147 December 1992 57 John Violette leeks very happy behind Westcraft B-17G dubbed Has Stinson 108-3 ever before shown model mag Ten Hours Power Jeff Troy says hed willing bet much azine Milt Peacock built thinks Maybe 10 hours went building four-engine project will first time No matter sure great-looking airplane RC Scale/Troy Continued page 57 thing know building quick-and-easy ARCs budding Scale modelers can practice finishing flying skills airplane didnt take four months get field Lower commitment generally means flying time less fear Mother Earth practicing new maneuvers aggressive flight plan re talking about competing AMA Fun-Scale guys dont concerned about builder-of-the-model rule Altech models Sport Scale competition kits just good stable airplanes will teach few Scale lessons breaking bank heart AA Lidberg like small size large charm Scale models highly recommend AA Lidberg Model Plan Services new 1940 Porter Collegiate since Flyline Models Megowcoupe has little Scale ship intrigued Al Lidbergs Porter designed Texaco seasoned builder will know up front financial investment little honker likely beyond means airplane very sensible trade small amount money time large amount pleasure potentially semiprecious work art Suggested power AAL Collegiate Cox Black Widow red-tank Texaco engine narrow-band aircraft radio minimum two channels should able handle models control require ments Naturally fair amount weight could saved performance dramatically increased installing micro servos micro receiver 1 00-200-mAh battery pack standard-size equipment little airplane should quite well full-size plan set 434-in span 300-sq-in model came complete pair black-on-silver Porter logos registration numbers included clear concise construction article ensured no step building model would cause concern logos numbers plans article being well done will allow careful person produce superb model Film silk tissue recommended coverings will work nicely particular type airframe plan own send $8 simply send $1 current catalog AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 John Violette LaPlace LA sent pictures three magnificent models thought might like see Westcraft B-17G Johns model based Flying Fortress #231763 Ten Hours Power powered four SuperTigre 75 engines model uses electric retracts Futaba PCM 9 radio features span 10 ft Construction 17s wings tail surfaces 1/64 plywood over foam fuselage fiberglass John brushed coat Fabric Formula Balsarite over wings tail feathers covered wood surfaces Supershrink Coverite ailerons rudder elevator panels treated special detail aliphatic resin applied toothpick duplicate rib stitching full-scale B-17G Scotch pinked hair tape applied over rib location complete process Following rib stitching details Coverites Primex thinned 50-50 Primex Thinner four coats mixture applied adequately seal fabrics weave ensure proper adhesion subsequent primer color coats Following Primex application K&B white primer brushed wetsanded until smooth metal-like finish achieved Aliphatic resin glue ie Franklin Titebond rivets Zinger Panel Line Tape applied next entire model painted Hobby Poxy highgloss paints mixed achieve proper colors according Johns documentation final coat over entire model Hobby Poxy clear mixed flat catalyst Continued page 149 0 FThafly An Engine Mount stern Wont Shake Rattle Roll fly model planes dont have tell theres whole lotta shakin goin now theres something cando about Sullivan Flex Mount System Its engine mounting sys tem has speciy designed rabber isolators absorb ene vibration reduce noise anJ limit wear tear modeL thats Flex-Mount comes aluminum adaptor plate makes easy mount 40 60 90 two-cycle engines firewall strap mount beam our-cle engines So dont jitterbug Thik Sullivan Flex-Mount engine mount ing system thought rock roll Y PRODUCTS would never dieP0 Box5t66BaltimoreMD21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground December 1992 147 RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 147 give model its authentic dull olive drab military appearance Im hoping well see Johns models future issues Hes careful craftsman does fine job everything creates El Paso Texass Jack Bunn sent two pictures bit history what describes Beginners Scale SB2R-3 Regulator flies 32 power makes great prank pull friends have make up convincing story kit-bash set Ed Rosss BT plans round out few corners enlarge canopy can see people like unwitting columnist can put presentation may Scale model Jacks point should well taken just same its AMA Fun Scale gets going use imagination work around some fine-flying designs have available hobby today Without too much trouble could turn Great Planes Super Sportster P1-19 Ace 4-40 Bipe Sopwith Pup Balsa USA Phaeton Heinkel Kadet Jacks own words doing some imagineering takes enjoy yourself Fred Menna seat two pictures magnificent Sea Fury hes flying Americas premier Scale meets Rhode Island master craftsman built model Done Smith plans taking about nine months complete job hisand best Scale judgessatisfaction Sea Fury weighs 28 lb boasts 86-in span comfortably powered Tartan Twin swings 18 x 10 prop Freds airplane all-wood construction covered Dan Parsons cloth painted Cheevron Hobby Products Perfect Paint also features functional exhaust engine cooling radio-operated sliding canopy flaps retracts on-board ignition time Fred wrote model made 20 successful flights Aint Scale wonderful Dana E Anderson St Edward NE farms own 350 acres flies full-time crop duster has very little time spend modeling 20-member club holds its meetings flies local airport did however take time send picture own Piper J-3 -scale model built friendand let know about error made Goldberg Cub modification series last year described rounding tubes rear Cubs vertical fin stabilizer apparently incorrect assuming tubing Cub round full-scale plane uses square tubing areas making much nicer-looking airplaneand much sillier-looking Oh well little egg face now keeps little closer humble What can say intentions always best Thanks Dana least its reassuring know incorporating other mods own Carl Goldberg Cub past February received very nice letter Milt Peacock Finksburg MD Milt club Westminster Aero Modelers just received Governors Citations work county schools helping teach elementary school students values aviation wonder flight addition sharing good news pride Milt kind enough send pictures two fabulous models pictured Milts Stinson 108-3 based -scale kit manufactured Realistic Models Potomac MD model spans 100 powered Zenoah G-38 homebred muffler system Milt says reads 91 dB 9 ft Stinson covered Goldbergs Colortex painted Rustoleum enamel features operating flaps strobe lights wing tips rotating beacon fuselage top landing gear spring-loaded interior complete straps full instrument panel doors open both sides fully-upholstered seats model guided Airtronics Spectra system weighs just 27 lb Milt claims Stinson flies easier Tell Control Horn Go Wont Get Bent Out Shape Eve airplane enthusiast know has same problems control horns flex bend break-what else new Introducing Sullivan 555 toughest control horn ever made Cr~with 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 Cp1Ijii Sullivan 555 Finally control horn 1 PRODUCTh thats made right stuff 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Paints through airbrush Mike sent four photos great-looking ship printed magazine shows best view models layout Spit obviously highly keen effort meticulous builder Thanks shots Mike Keep up Thats year Next issue Ill have report new HobbyCon East show taking place Somerset NJ maybe Ill finally have time get Dynaflite Mustang covered Well see meantime build straight fly safely Ill talk again lectricslKopski Continued page 62 Ive received mail phone calls modelers wide-ranging modeling interests telling happy easily made machine review article describes use almost 05-sized motor some flashlight cells make very effective tool modeling workbench Im including discussion case missed article along way might now find device liking Based large number upbeat reader comments must conclude its winner Besides its Electricsorta Look up Finally lest anyone forget Electric flies just great dead winter too theres no cold semisolid glop clean off youre done flying either cant said other kind flying 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