IR ADIO CONTROL UM EROUS LETTERS written over past few months concerning Dynaflite P-Si projectnot compliment criticize projectbut ask %$@ rest article went Well friends hasnt gone anywhere just found itself back burner month after month engaged vocational projects having hope mandatory priority Now its back pony ride last addressed P-5 1 Model Aviations pages felt Dynaflite Mustang ready covering letter kind reader advised otherwise some reason best described examining three-view photoThanks readers keen eye RC Scale editor able correct erroneous modification Mustangs stab before covered Covering Jeff Troys Dynaflite Mustang begins Paul ls complicated fuselage scheme actually easy duplicate RC fun scale level Dynaflite Mustang covered Coverites 21st Century Film aluminum white black light blue used cover wing nicely SCALE 1 graphs closely enough under impression Paul sported tip overbalances its elevator panels confident features presence made appropriate modifications tail feathers model proceeded tell about NOT other words no gotz models stab/elevator framework photo accompanies months text youll notice necessary tip configuration corrections have made horizontal surfaces erroneous overbalances gone good Alls well ends well its covering Mustang pointed out previous Mustang install ment Paul scheme lends itself nicely film covering airplane largely medium blue fair amount aluminum yellow keep airplanes admirers awake Paul white black invasion stripes add nice touch too films will great job such colorful scheme chose Coverites new 21st Century Film because color choices seemed match Paul almost perfectly Modelers familiar film know different animal trick 21st its shrink control does allow material shrink speed modelers accustomed 21st Century Film complete shrinking procedure increased almost 50% over traditional films Because its slower shrink rate result 21st Centurys reluctance overreact temperature change what keeps film stable helping inhibit wrinkling blistering puckering Now Paul may appear complicated covering subject airplanes scheme actually allows use basic sound covering techniques requires application film over film began covering job ironing down layer aluminum over bottom models rear bringing trimmed edges up over sides about owed piece two aluminum side pieces trimmed later allow addition blue areas yellow areas white underbase invasion stripes will wonder its possible make straight knife cuts piece material has already ironed down model method really quite simple Iron material down leave last half inch before cut unattached Get out ol straightedge razor knife before attempting cut through filmand possibly slicing denting underlying balsa processslide piece lightweight shirt cardboard beneath unattached area film cardboard will prevent effects razor knife ever reaching model will allow straight cut time method works freehand cuts too After aluminum down trimmed cut piece light blue film shape ironed over fuselage side rear piece coming up side over top joining central overlap top model third piece light blue film used forward fuselage top just ahead instrument panel point would later overlapped yellow nose covenng application aluminum blue fuselage film behind set about adhering Cub yellow material nose area First ironed small scrap Cub yellow over models nose ring 68 Modei Aviation s Fokker D-VIII available Bob Holman Plan Pac includes plans fiberglass cowl wing ribs Flying Razor spans 84 Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill Out form send transmitter less batteiy antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 946-4142 emma \JVil WJ U LWLWAJLLJLJ L1LLK Name Address City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA Expires trimmed edges brought around fuselage sides about 1/8 continued ironing section Cub yellow film over forward fuselage bottom drawing edges up overlap sides nose approximately yellow forward side panels next overlapping bottom covering 1/ coming point just below what will location airplanes exhaust stacks two yellow side pieces followed single yellow piece over forward top fuselage filling gap between two side panels overlapping 1/8 last areas covered Mustang fuselage black white invasion stripes reside being enthusiastic fan film over film cut three separate strips white slightly wider necessary ironed place over fuselage stripe time Naturally started bottom added two side pieces stripe After white portions ironed place black stripes cut fit wide enough overlap edge white stripe approximately l/ finish fuselage two additional pieces black film ironed position over instrument panel cockpit floor though before months photo submissions taken ponys wing next must say after completing complex fuselage covering wing seemed go quickly began piece aluminum film bottom panel running wing tip center section overlap about er sealed seams shrunk aluminum film trimmed away edges using leading edge trailing edge straight edges method described 21st Century instruction sheet Afterwards cut away area between center-section sheeting rib Continued page 150 Left Bleriot pilot observer Officers & Gentlemen 1/3-scaIe figures uniforms caps made Jeff Troy Below left Ace R/Os Capn Eddy true scale hes great figure stand next county projects Below Completely outfitted aviatrix Diana DGA Designs available hobby shops choice scale sizes REALISTIC MOTION CONTROL VALVES iviAll valves feature exhaust speed control UP1 Independant speed control & switching struts $2495 UP2 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens strut lowers-door stays open Strut raises-door closes $7465 0 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcome prices US funds Shipping valves $450 UP3 Strut & door control valve MustangsDoor opens-strut lowers-door closesDoor opens-strut raises-door closes $74 65 Lb rating IITotally II enclosed mechanism metal 1 inch air Tcylinder8 Sdegree retraction Fits between ribs $57900 March 1993 69 RENO UNLIMITED MUSTANG RETRACTS 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808 top no stripes no slots no nothing top wing took 20 minutes Well thats Mustang month Next installment Ill try have basic covering job finished can delve little deeper duplicatingor rightly simulating Paul markings now get mothball Mustang kits out closets play along wing fuselage should keep busy month try give look what believe useful interesting modeling products New kits accessories tools books documentation photos always fun see hope enjoy portion editorial also best keep up date trade show static arena scale-related industry news noteworthy scale contest am able attend Since Ive always believed showing off nice things life Im always happy include photos magnificent models continue send way also try keep Just Fun Building Clinic going month after month picking what believe popular sport scale RC fun scale models lots reader appeal taking photos building suggesting simplest modifications may render appearance bit like larger full-scale counterparts about something new Check month receive letter after letter readers asking help document particular airplane Well much Id like help Im guy very limited library narrower personal interest window 1903-1918 Whats attempt collect documentation airplanes intend build myself So can serve membership best Thats easy can print needs right bringing attention almost 200000 Model Aviation readers can probably help much effectively Heres deal Just drop postcard letter stating scale airplane need help Let know whether need photos three-view parts plans whatever dont forget print name address telephone number clearly wont print phone number unless ask may besieged collect phone calls Thats month Docu-Search will list few requests liffle luck youll contacted several modelers might offer infonnation sources need might learn modeler could benefit material have some dusty closet filing cabinet Either way cant think better way make use small portion column month So about friends what need Docu-Search Richard Prana 722 Howard Street University Gardens Rio Piedras PR 00927 needs full documentation Bristol MlB orMlC John P Violette 337 Greenwood Drive LaPlace LA 70068 needs source Red Baron Pizza decals trick out h-scale Balsa USA Stearman matter fact Anybody know being produced Art Morgen Vinylwrite. gotz Martin Widdifield 596 California Avenue Reno NV 89509 needs anything everything available Brown B-2 Racer Naturally wishes model airplane its original version before modifications made ship So remember need little help project dont despair drop card Ill try let Model Aviations readers know exactly what need Now Id like talk about few pilot kits think youll like first female aviatrix DGA Designs 135 East Main Street Phelps NY 14532 Diana dubbed DGA made lightweight latex rubber comes complete detailed head leatherlike flying jacket helmet goggles easy pilot assemble finish complete instructions steps March 1993 151 Get RiC guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition product source thats tuned needs Gh/c o Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field accessories s And years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations allcolor Showcase sections greater number to articles Plus new companies expanded line entry level cars competition level trucks make guide R/C reference youve waiting Get R/C guide perfect fitthe Radio Control Buyers Guide Available November 1992 #12110$1195 Look book local hobby shop call toll free 800-533-6644 24 hours day Please have credit card ready Fax 414-796-0126 Outside US Canada call 414-796-8776 Include postage handling US $300 outside US add 180/o mm $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 7% GST total Payable US funds Prices availability subject change Kaimbach Publishing Co Dept X0598 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 1612 Waukesha WI 531 87-1 612 Dept X0598 CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 150, 151, 152
IR ADIO CONTROL UM EROUS LETTERS written over past few months concerning Dynaflite P-Si projectnot compliment criticize projectbut ask %$@ rest article went Well friends hasnt gone anywhere just found itself back burner month after month engaged vocational projects having hope mandatory priority Now its back pony ride last addressed P-5 1 Model Aviations pages felt Dynaflite Mustang ready covering letter kind reader advised otherwise some reason best described examining three-view photoThanks readers keen eye RC Scale editor able correct erroneous modification Mustangs stab before covered Covering Jeff Troys Dynaflite Mustang begins Paul ls complicated fuselage scheme actually easy duplicate RC fun scale level Dynaflite Mustang covered Coverites 21st Century Film aluminum white black light blue used cover wing nicely SCALE 1 graphs closely enough under impression Paul sported tip overbalances its elevator panels confident features presence made appropriate modifications tail feathers model proceeded tell about NOT other words no gotz models stab/elevator framework photo accompanies months text youll notice necessary tip configuration corrections have made horizontal surfaces erroneous overbalances gone good Alls well ends well its covering Mustang pointed out previous Mustang install ment Paul scheme lends itself nicely film covering airplane largely medium blue fair amount aluminum yellow keep airplanes admirers awake Paul white black invasion stripes add nice touch too films will great job such colorful scheme chose Coverites new 21st Century Film because color choices seemed match Paul almost perfectly Modelers familiar film know different animal trick 21st its shrink control does allow material shrink speed modelers accustomed 21st Century Film complete shrinking procedure increased almost 50% over traditional films Because its slower shrink rate result 21st Centurys reluctance overreact temperature change what keeps film stable helping inhibit wrinkling blistering puckering Now Paul may appear complicated covering subject airplanes scheme actually allows use basic sound covering techniques requires application film over film began covering job ironing down layer aluminum over bottom models rear bringing trimmed edges up over sides about owed piece two aluminum side pieces trimmed later allow addition blue areas yellow areas white underbase invasion stripes will wonder its possible make straight knife cuts piece material has already ironed down model method really quite simple Iron material down leave last half inch before cut unattached Get out ol straightedge razor knife before attempting cut through filmand possibly slicing denting underlying balsa processslide piece lightweight shirt cardboard beneath unattached area film cardboard will prevent effects razor knife ever reaching model will allow straight cut time method works freehand cuts too After aluminum down trimmed cut piece light blue film shape ironed over fuselage side rear piece coming up side over top joining central overlap top model third piece light blue film used forward fuselage top just ahead instrument panel point would later overlapped yellow nose covenng application aluminum blue fuselage film behind set about adhering Cub yellow material nose area First ironed small scrap Cub yellow over models nose ring 68 Modei Aviation s Fokker D-VIII available Bob Holman Plan Pac includes plans fiberglass cowl wing ribs Flying Razor spans 84 Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill Out form send transmitter less batteiy antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 946-4142 emma \JVil WJ U LWLWAJLLJLJ L1LLK Name Address City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA Expires trimmed edges brought around fuselage sides about 1/8 continued ironing section Cub yellow film over forward fuselage bottom drawing edges up overlap sides nose approximately yellow forward side panels next overlapping bottom covering 1/ coming point just below what will location airplanes exhaust stacks two yellow side pieces followed single yellow piece over forward top fuselage filling gap between two side panels overlapping 1/8 last areas covered Mustang fuselage black white invasion stripes reside being enthusiastic fan film over film cut three separate strips white slightly wider necessary ironed place over fuselage stripe time Naturally started bottom added two side pieces stripe After white portions ironed place black stripes cut fit wide enough overlap edge white stripe approximately l/ finish fuselage two additional pieces black film ironed position over instrument panel cockpit floor though before months photo submissions taken ponys wing next must say after completing complex fuselage covering wing seemed go quickly began piece aluminum film bottom panel running wing tip center section overlap about er sealed seams shrunk aluminum film trimmed away edges using leading edge trailing edge straight edges method described 21st Century instruction sheet Afterwards cut away area between center-section sheeting rib Continued page 150 Left Bleriot pilot observer Officers & Gentlemen 1/3-scaIe figures uniforms caps made Jeff Troy Below left Ace R/Os Capn Eddy true scale hes great figure stand next county projects Below Completely outfitted aviatrix Diana DGA Designs available hobby shops choice scale sizes REALISTIC MOTION CONTROL VALVES iviAll valves feature exhaust speed control UP1 Independant speed control & switching struts $2495 UP2 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens strut lowers-door stays open Strut raises-door closes $7465 0 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcome prices US funds Shipping valves $450 UP3 Strut & door control valve MustangsDoor opens-strut lowers-door closesDoor opens-strut raises-door closes $74 65 Lb rating IITotally II enclosed mechanism metal 1 inch air Tcylinder8 Sdegree retraction Fits between ribs $57900 March 1993 69 RENO UNLIMITED MUSTANG RETRACTS 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808 top no stripes no slots no nothing top wing took 20 minutes Well thats Mustang month Next installment Ill try have basic covering job finished can delve little deeper duplicatingor rightly simulating Paul markings now get mothball Mustang kits out closets play along wing fuselage should keep busy month try give look what believe useful interesting modeling products New kits accessories tools books documentation photos always fun see hope enjoy portion editorial also best keep up date trade show static arena scale-related industry news noteworthy scale contest am able attend Since Ive always believed showing off nice things life Im always happy include photos magnificent models continue send way also try keep Just Fun Building Clinic going month after month picking what believe popular sport scale RC fun scale models lots reader appeal taking photos building suggesting simplest modifications may render appearance bit like larger full-scale counterparts about something new Check month receive letter after letter readers asking help document particular airplane Well much Id like help Im guy very limited library narrower personal interest window 1903-1918 Whats attempt collect documentation airplanes intend build myself So can serve membership best Thats easy can print needs right bringing attention almost 200000 Model Aviation readers can probably help much effectively Heres deal Just drop postcard letter stating scale airplane need help Let know whether need photos three-view parts plans whatever dont forget print name address telephone number clearly wont print phone number unless ask may besieged collect phone calls Thats month Docu-Search will list few requests liffle luck youll contacted several modelers might offer infonnation sources need might learn modeler could benefit material have some dusty closet filing cabinet Either way cant think better way make use small portion column month So about friends what need Docu-Search Richard Prana 722 Howard Street University Gardens Rio Piedras PR 00927 needs full documentation Bristol MlB orMlC John P Violette 337 Greenwood Drive LaPlace LA 70068 needs source Red Baron Pizza decals trick out h-scale Balsa USA Stearman matter fact Anybody know being produced Art Morgen Vinylwrite. gotz Martin Widdifield 596 California Avenue Reno NV 89509 needs anything everything available Brown B-2 Racer Naturally wishes model airplane its original version before modifications made ship So remember need little help project dont despair drop card Ill try let Model Aviations readers know exactly what need Now Id like talk about few pilot kits think youll like first female aviatrix DGA Designs 135 East Main Street Phelps NY 14532 Diana dubbed DGA made lightweight latex rubber comes complete detailed head leatherlike flying jacket helmet goggles easy pilot assemble finish complete instructions steps March 1993 151 Get RiC guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition product source thats tuned needs Gh/c o Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field accessories s And years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations allcolor Showcase sections greater number to articles Plus new companies expanded line entry level cars competition level trucks make guide R/C reference youve waiting Get R/C guide perfect fitthe Radio Control Buyers Guide Available November 1992 #12110$1195 Look book local hobby shop call toll free 800-533-6644 24 hours day Please have credit card ready Fax 414-796-0126 Outside US Canada call 414-796-8776 Include postage handling US $300 outside US add 180/o mm $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 7% GST total Payable US funds Prices availability subject change Kaimbach Publishing Co Dept X0598 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 1612 Waukesha WI 531 87-1 612 Dept X0598 CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 150, 151, 152
IR ADIO CONTROL UM EROUS LETTERS written over past few months concerning Dynaflite P-Si projectnot compliment criticize projectbut ask %$@ rest article went Well friends hasnt gone anywhere just found itself back burner month after month engaged vocational projects having hope mandatory priority Now its back pony ride last addressed P-5 1 Model Aviations pages felt Dynaflite Mustang ready covering letter kind reader advised otherwise some reason best described examining three-view photoThanks readers keen eye RC Scale editor able correct erroneous modification Mustangs stab before covered Covering Jeff Troys Dynaflite Mustang begins Paul ls complicated fuselage scheme actually easy duplicate RC fun scale level Dynaflite Mustang covered Coverites 21st Century Film aluminum white black light blue used cover wing nicely SCALE 1 graphs closely enough under impression Paul sported tip overbalances its elevator panels confident features presence made appropriate modifications tail feathers model proceeded tell about NOT other words no gotz models stab/elevator framework photo accompanies months text youll notice necessary tip configuration corrections have made horizontal surfaces erroneous overbalances gone good Alls well ends well its covering Mustang pointed out previous Mustang install ment Paul scheme lends itself nicely film covering airplane largely medium blue fair amount aluminum yellow keep airplanes admirers awake Paul white black invasion stripes add nice touch too films will great job such colorful scheme chose Coverites new 21st Century Film because color choices seemed match Paul almost perfectly Modelers familiar film know different animal trick 21st its shrink control does allow material shrink speed modelers accustomed 21st Century Film complete shrinking procedure increased almost 50% over traditional films Because its slower shrink rate result 21st Centurys reluctance overreact temperature change what keeps film stable helping inhibit wrinkling blistering puckering Now Paul may appear complicated covering subject airplanes scheme actually allows use basic sound covering techniques requires application film over film began covering job ironing down layer aluminum over bottom models rear bringing trimmed edges up over sides about owed piece two aluminum side pieces trimmed later allow addition blue areas yellow areas white underbase invasion stripes will wonder its possible make straight knife cuts piece material has already ironed down model method really quite simple Iron material down leave last half inch before cut unattached Get out ol straightedge razor knife before attempting cut through filmand possibly slicing denting underlying balsa processslide piece lightweight shirt cardboard beneath unattached area film cardboard will prevent effects razor knife ever reaching model will allow straight cut time method works freehand cuts too After aluminum down trimmed cut piece light blue film shape ironed over fuselage side rear piece coming up side over top joining central overlap top model third piece light blue film used forward fuselage top just ahead instrument panel point would later overlapped yellow nose covenng application aluminum blue fuselage film behind set about adhering Cub yellow material nose area First ironed small scrap Cub yellow over models nose ring 68 Modei Aviation s Fokker D-VIII available Bob Holman Plan Pac includes plans fiberglass cowl wing ribs Flying Razor spans 84 Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill Out form send transmitter less batteiy antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 946-4142 emma \JVil WJ U LWLWAJLLJLJ L1LLK Name Address City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA Expires trimmed edges brought around fuselage sides about 1/8 continued ironing section Cub yellow film over forward fuselage bottom drawing edges up overlap sides nose approximately yellow forward side panels next overlapping bottom covering 1/ coming point just below what will location airplanes exhaust stacks two yellow side pieces followed single yellow piece over forward top fuselage filling gap between two side panels overlapping 1/8 last areas covered Mustang fuselage black white invasion stripes reside being enthusiastic fan film over film cut three separate strips white slightly wider necessary ironed place over fuselage stripe time Naturally started bottom added two side pieces stripe After white portions ironed place black stripes cut fit wide enough overlap edge white stripe approximately l/ finish fuselage two additional pieces black film ironed position over instrument panel cockpit floor though before months photo submissions taken ponys wing next must say after completing complex fuselage covering wing seemed go quickly began piece aluminum film bottom panel running wing tip center section overlap about er sealed seams shrunk aluminum film trimmed away edges using leading edge trailing edge straight edges method described 21st Century instruction sheet Afterwards cut away area between center-section sheeting rib Continued page 150 Left Bleriot pilot observer Officers & Gentlemen 1/3-scaIe figures uniforms caps made Jeff Troy Below left Ace R/Os Capn Eddy true scale hes great figure stand next county projects Below Completely outfitted aviatrix Diana DGA Designs available hobby shops choice scale sizes REALISTIC MOTION CONTROL VALVES iviAll valves feature exhaust speed control UP1 Independant speed control & switching struts $2495 UP2 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens strut lowers-door stays open Strut raises-door closes $7465 0 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcome prices US funds Shipping valves $450 UP3 Strut & door control valve MustangsDoor opens-strut lowers-door closesDoor opens-strut raises-door closes $74 65 Lb rating IITotally II enclosed mechanism metal 1 inch air Tcylinder8 Sdegree retraction Fits between ribs $57900 March 1993 69 RENO UNLIMITED MUSTANG RETRACTS 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808 top no stripes no slots no nothing top wing took 20 minutes Well thats Mustang month Next installment Ill try have basic covering job finished can delve little deeper duplicatingor rightly simulating Paul markings now get mothball Mustang kits out closets play along wing fuselage should keep busy month try give look what believe useful interesting modeling products New kits accessories tools books documentation photos always fun see hope enjoy portion editorial also best keep up date trade show static arena scale-related industry news noteworthy scale contest am able attend Since Ive always believed showing off nice things life Im always happy include photos magnificent models continue send way also try keep Just Fun Building Clinic going month after month picking what believe popular sport scale RC fun scale models lots reader appeal taking photos building suggesting simplest modifications may render appearance bit like larger full-scale counterparts about something new Check month receive letter after letter readers asking help document particular airplane Well much Id like help Im guy very limited library narrower personal interest window 1903-1918 Whats attempt collect documentation airplanes intend build myself So can serve membership best Thats easy can print needs right bringing attention almost 200000 Model Aviation readers can probably help much effectively Heres deal Just drop postcard letter stating scale airplane need help Let know whether need photos three-view parts plans whatever dont forget print name address telephone number clearly wont print phone number unless ask may besieged collect phone calls Thats month Docu-Search will list few requests liffle luck youll contacted several modelers might offer infonnation sources need might learn modeler could benefit material have some dusty closet filing cabinet Either way cant think better way make use small portion column month So about friends what need Docu-Search Richard Prana 722 Howard Street University Gardens Rio Piedras PR 00927 needs full documentation Bristol MlB orMlC John P Violette 337 Greenwood Drive LaPlace LA 70068 needs source Red Baron Pizza decals trick out h-scale Balsa USA Stearman matter fact Anybody know being produced Art Morgen Vinylwrite. gotz Martin Widdifield 596 California Avenue Reno NV 89509 needs anything everything available Brown B-2 Racer Naturally wishes model airplane its original version before modifications made ship So remember need little help project dont despair drop card Ill try let Model Aviations readers know exactly what need Now Id like talk about few pilot kits think youll like first female aviatrix DGA Designs 135 East Main Street Phelps NY 14532 Diana dubbed DGA made lightweight latex rubber comes complete detailed head leatherlike flying jacket helmet goggles easy pilot assemble finish complete instructions steps March 1993 151 Get RiC guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition product source thats tuned needs Gh/c o Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field accessories s And years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations allcolor Showcase sections greater number to articles Plus new companies expanded line entry level cars competition level trucks make guide R/C reference youve waiting Get R/C guide perfect fitthe Radio Control Buyers Guide Available November 1992 #12110$1195 Look book local hobby shop call toll free 800-533-6644 24 hours day Please have credit card ready Fax 414-796-0126 Outside US Canada call 414-796-8776 Include postage handling US $300 outside US add 180/o mm $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 7% GST total Payable US funds Prices availability subject change Kaimbach Publishing Co Dept X0598 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 1612 Waukesha WI 531 87-1 612 Dept X0598 CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 150, 151, 152
IR ADIO CONTROL UM EROUS LETTERS written over past few months concerning Dynaflite P-Si projectnot compliment criticize projectbut ask %$@ rest article went Well friends hasnt gone anywhere just found itself back burner month after month engaged vocational projects having hope mandatory priority Now its back pony ride last addressed P-5 1 Model Aviations pages felt Dynaflite Mustang ready covering letter kind reader advised otherwise some reason best described examining three-view photoThanks readers keen eye RC Scale editor able correct erroneous modification Mustangs stab before covered Covering Jeff Troys Dynaflite Mustang begins Paul ls complicated fuselage scheme actually easy duplicate RC fun scale level Dynaflite Mustang covered Coverites 21st Century Film aluminum white black light blue used cover wing nicely SCALE 1 graphs closely enough under impression Paul sported tip overbalances its elevator panels confident features presence made appropriate modifications tail feathers model proceeded tell about NOT other words no gotz models stab/elevator framework photo accompanies months text youll notice necessary tip configuration corrections have made horizontal surfaces erroneous overbalances gone good Alls well ends well its covering Mustang pointed out previous Mustang install ment Paul scheme lends itself nicely film covering airplane largely medium blue fair amount aluminum yellow keep airplanes admirers awake Paul white black invasion stripes add nice touch too films will great job such colorful scheme chose Coverites new 21st Century Film because color choices seemed match Paul almost perfectly Modelers familiar film know different animal trick 21st its shrink control does allow material shrink speed modelers accustomed 21st Century Film complete shrinking procedure increased almost 50% over traditional films Because its slower shrink rate result 21st Centurys reluctance overreact temperature change what keeps film stable helping inhibit wrinkling blistering puckering Now Paul may appear complicated covering subject airplanes scheme actually allows use basic sound covering techniques requires application film over film began covering job ironing down layer aluminum over bottom models rear bringing trimmed edges up over sides about owed piece two aluminum side pieces trimmed later allow addition blue areas yellow areas white underbase invasion stripes will wonder its possible make straight knife cuts piece material has already ironed down model method really quite simple Iron material down leave last half inch before cut unattached Get out ol straightedge razor knife before attempting cut through filmand possibly slicing denting underlying balsa processslide piece lightweight shirt cardboard beneath unattached area film cardboard will prevent effects razor knife ever reaching model will allow straight cut time method works freehand cuts too After aluminum down trimmed cut piece light blue film shape ironed over fuselage side rear piece coming up side over top joining central overlap top model third piece light blue film used forward fuselage top just ahead instrument panel point would later overlapped yellow nose covenng application aluminum blue fuselage film behind set about adhering Cub yellow material nose area First ironed small scrap Cub yellow over models nose ring 68 Modei Aviation s Fokker D-VIII available Bob Holman Plan Pac includes plans fiberglass cowl wing ribs Flying Razor spans 84 Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill Out form send transmitter less batteiy antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 946-4142 emma \JVil WJ U LWLWAJLLJLJ L1LLK Name Address City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA Expires trimmed edges brought around fuselage sides about 1/8 continued ironing section Cub yellow film over forward fuselage bottom drawing edges up overlap sides nose approximately yellow forward side panels next overlapping bottom covering 1/ coming point just below what will location airplanes exhaust stacks two yellow side pieces followed single yellow piece over forward top fuselage filling gap between two side panels overlapping 1/8 last areas covered Mustang fuselage black white invasion stripes reside being enthusiastic fan film over film cut three separate strips white slightly wider necessary ironed place over fuselage stripe time Naturally started bottom added two side pieces stripe After white portions ironed place black stripes cut fit wide enough overlap edge white stripe approximately l/ finish fuselage two additional pieces black film ironed position over instrument panel cockpit floor though before months photo submissions taken ponys wing next must say after completing complex fuselage covering wing seemed go quickly began piece aluminum film bottom panel running wing tip center section overlap about er sealed seams shrunk aluminum film trimmed away edges using leading edge trailing edge straight edges method described 21st Century instruction sheet Afterwards cut away area between center-section sheeting rib Continued page 150 Left Bleriot pilot observer Officers & Gentlemen 1/3-scaIe figures uniforms caps made Jeff Troy Below left Ace R/Os Capn Eddy true scale hes great figure stand next county projects Below Completely outfitted aviatrix Diana DGA Designs available hobby shops choice scale sizes REALISTIC MOTION CONTROL VALVES iviAll valves feature exhaust speed control UP1 Independant speed control & switching struts $2495 UP2 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens strut lowers-door stays open Strut raises-door closes $7465 0 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcome prices US funds Shipping valves $450 UP3 Strut & door control valve MustangsDoor opens-strut lowers-door closesDoor opens-strut raises-door closes $74 65 Lb rating IITotally II enclosed mechanism metal 1 inch air Tcylinder8 Sdegree retraction Fits between ribs $57900 March 1993 69 RENO UNLIMITED MUSTANG RETRACTS 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808 top no stripes no slots no nothing top wing took 20 minutes Well thats Mustang month Next installment Ill try have basic covering job finished can delve little deeper duplicatingor rightly simulating Paul markings now get mothball Mustang kits out closets play along wing fuselage should keep busy month try give look what believe useful interesting modeling products New kits accessories tools books documentation photos always fun see hope enjoy portion editorial also best keep up date trade show static arena scale-related industry news noteworthy scale contest am able attend Since Ive always believed showing off nice things life Im always happy include photos magnificent models continue send way also try keep Just Fun Building Clinic going month after month picking what believe popular sport scale RC fun scale models lots reader appeal taking photos building suggesting simplest modifications may render appearance bit like larger full-scale counterparts about something new Check month receive letter after letter readers asking help document particular airplane Well much Id like help Im guy very limited library narrower personal interest window 1903-1918 Whats attempt collect documentation airplanes intend build myself So can serve membership best Thats easy can print needs right bringing attention almost 200000 Model Aviation readers can probably help much effectively Heres deal Just drop postcard letter stating scale airplane need help Let know whether need photos three-view parts plans whatever dont forget print name address telephone number clearly wont print phone number unless ask may besieged collect phone calls Thats month Docu-Search will list few requests liffle luck youll contacted several modelers might offer infonnation sources need might learn modeler could benefit material have some dusty closet filing cabinet Either way cant think better way make use small portion column month So about friends what need Docu-Search Richard Prana 722 Howard Street University Gardens Rio Piedras PR 00927 needs full documentation Bristol MlB orMlC John P Violette 337 Greenwood Drive LaPlace LA 70068 needs source Red Baron Pizza decals trick out h-scale Balsa USA Stearman matter fact Anybody know being produced Art Morgen Vinylwrite. gotz Martin Widdifield 596 California Avenue Reno NV 89509 needs anything everything available Brown B-2 Racer Naturally wishes model airplane its original version before modifications made ship So remember need little help project dont despair drop card Ill try let Model Aviations readers know exactly what need Now Id like talk about few pilot kits think youll like first female aviatrix DGA Designs 135 East Main Street Phelps NY 14532 Diana dubbed DGA made lightweight latex rubber comes complete detailed head leatherlike flying jacket helmet goggles easy pilot assemble finish complete instructions steps March 1993 151 Get RiC guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition product source thats tuned needs Gh/c o Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field accessories s And years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations allcolor Showcase sections greater number to articles Plus new companies expanded line entry level cars competition level trucks make guide R/C reference youve waiting Get R/C guide perfect fitthe Radio Control Buyers Guide Available November 1992 #12110$1195 Look book local hobby shop call toll free 800-533-6644 24 hours day Please have credit card ready Fax 414-796-0126 Outside US Canada call 414-796-8776 Include postage handling US $300 outside US add 180/o mm $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 7% GST total Payable US funds Prices availability subject change Kaimbach Publishing Co Dept X0598 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 1612 Waukesha WI 531 87-1 612 Dept X0598 CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 150, 151, 152
IR ADIO CONTROL UM EROUS LETTERS written over past few months concerning Dynaflite P-Si projectnot compliment criticize projectbut ask %$@ rest article went Well friends hasnt gone anywhere just found itself back burner month after month engaged vocational projects having hope mandatory priority Now its back pony ride last addressed P-5 1 Model Aviations pages felt Dynaflite Mustang ready covering letter kind reader advised otherwise some reason best described examining three-view photoThanks readers keen eye RC Scale editor able correct erroneous modification Mustangs stab before covered Covering Jeff Troys Dynaflite Mustang begins Paul ls complicated fuselage scheme actually easy duplicate RC fun scale level Dynaflite Mustang covered Coverites 21st Century Film aluminum white black light blue used cover wing nicely SCALE 1 graphs closely enough under impression Paul sported tip overbalances its elevator panels confident features presence made appropriate modifications tail feathers model proceeded tell about NOT other words no gotz models stab/elevator framework photo accompanies months text youll notice necessary tip configuration corrections have made horizontal surfaces erroneous overbalances gone good Alls well ends well its covering Mustang pointed out previous Mustang install ment Paul scheme lends itself nicely film covering airplane largely medium blue fair amount aluminum yellow keep airplanes admirers awake Paul white black invasion stripes add nice touch too films will great job such colorful scheme chose Coverites new 21st Century Film because color choices seemed match Paul almost perfectly Modelers familiar film know different animal trick 21st its shrink control does allow material shrink speed modelers accustomed 21st Century Film complete shrinking procedure increased almost 50% over traditional films Because its slower shrink rate result 21st Centurys reluctance overreact temperature change what keeps film stable helping inhibit wrinkling blistering puckering Now Paul may appear complicated covering subject airplanes scheme actually allows use basic sound covering techniques requires application film over film began covering job ironing down layer aluminum over bottom models rear bringing trimmed edges up over sides about owed piece two aluminum side pieces trimmed later allow addition blue areas yellow areas white underbase invasion stripes will wonder its possible make straight knife cuts piece material has already ironed down model method really quite simple Iron material down leave last half inch before cut unattached Get out ol straightedge razor knife before attempting cut through filmand possibly slicing denting underlying balsa processslide piece lightweight shirt cardboard beneath unattached area film cardboard will prevent effects razor knife ever reaching model will allow straight cut time method works freehand cuts too After aluminum down trimmed cut piece light blue film shape ironed over fuselage side rear piece coming up side over top joining central overlap top model third piece light blue film used forward fuselage top just ahead instrument panel point would later overlapped yellow nose covenng application aluminum blue fuselage film behind set about adhering Cub yellow material nose area First ironed small scrap Cub yellow over models nose ring 68 Modei Aviation s Fokker D-VIII available Bob Holman Plan Pac includes plans fiberglass cowl wing ribs Flying Razor spans 84 Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill Out form send transmitter less batteiy antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 946-4142 emma \JVil WJ U LWLWAJLLJLJ L1LLK Name Address City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA Expires trimmed edges brought around fuselage sides about 1/8 continued ironing section Cub yellow film over forward fuselage bottom drawing edges up overlap sides nose approximately yellow forward side panels next overlapping bottom covering 1/ coming point just below what will location airplanes exhaust stacks two yellow side pieces followed single yellow piece over forward top fuselage filling gap between two side panels overlapping 1/8 last areas covered Mustang fuselage black white invasion stripes reside being enthusiastic fan film over film cut three separate strips white slightly wider necessary ironed place over fuselage stripe time Naturally started bottom added two side pieces stripe After white portions ironed place black stripes cut fit wide enough overlap edge white stripe approximately l/ finish fuselage two additional pieces black film ironed position over instrument panel cockpit floor though before months photo submissions taken ponys wing next must say after completing complex fuselage covering wing seemed go quickly began piece aluminum film bottom panel running wing tip center section overlap about er sealed seams shrunk aluminum film trimmed away edges using leading edge trailing edge straight edges method described 21st Century instruction sheet Afterwards cut away area between center-section sheeting rib Continued page 150 Left Bleriot pilot observer Officers & Gentlemen 1/3-scaIe figures uniforms caps made Jeff Troy Below left Ace R/Os Capn Eddy true scale hes great figure stand next county projects Below Completely outfitted aviatrix Diana DGA Designs available hobby shops choice scale sizes REALISTIC MOTION CONTROL VALVES iviAll valves feature exhaust speed control UP1 Independant speed control & switching struts $2495 UP2 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens strut lowers-door stays open Strut raises-door closes $7465 0 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcome prices US funds Shipping valves $450 UP3 Strut & door control valve MustangsDoor opens-strut lowers-door closesDoor opens-strut raises-door closes $74 65 Lb rating IITotally II enclosed mechanism metal 1 inch air Tcylinder8 Sdegree retraction Fits between ribs $57900 March 1993 69 RENO UNLIMITED MUSTANG RETRACTS 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808 top no stripes no slots no nothing top wing took 20 minutes Well thats Mustang month Next installment Ill try have basic covering job finished can delve little deeper duplicatingor rightly simulating Paul markings now get mothball Mustang kits out closets play along wing fuselage should keep busy month try give look what believe useful interesting modeling products New kits accessories tools books documentation photos always fun see hope enjoy portion editorial also best keep up date trade show static arena scale-related industry news noteworthy scale contest am able attend Since Ive always believed showing off nice things life Im always happy include photos magnificent models continue send way also try keep Just Fun Building Clinic going month after month picking what believe popular sport scale RC fun scale models lots reader appeal taking photos building suggesting simplest modifications may render appearance bit like larger full-scale counterparts about something new Check month receive letter after letter readers asking help document particular airplane Well much Id like help Im guy very limited library narrower personal interest window 1903-1918 Whats attempt collect documentation airplanes intend build myself So can serve membership best Thats easy can print needs right bringing attention almost 200000 Model Aviation readers can probably help much effectively Heres deal Just drop postcard letter stating scale airplane need help Let know whether need photos three-view parts plans whatever dont forget print name address telephone number clearly wont print phone number unless ask may besieged collect phone calls Thats month Docu-Search will list few requests liffle luck youll contacted several modelers might offer infonnation sources need might learn modeler could benefit material have some dusty closet filing cabinet Either way cant think better way make use small portion column month So about friends what need Docu-Search Richard Prana 722 Howard Street University Gardens Rio Piedras PR 00927 needs full documentation Bristol MlB orMlC John P Violette 337 Greenwood Drive LaPlace LA 70068 needs source Red Baron Pizza decals trick out h-scale Balsa USA Stearman matter fact Anybody know being produced Art Morgen Vinylwrite. gotz Martin Widdifield 596 California Avenue Reno NV 89509 needs anything everything available Brown B-2 Racer Naturally wishes model airplane its original version before modifications made ship So remember need little help project dont despair drop card Ill try let Model Aviations readers know exactly what need Now Id like talk about few pilot kits think youll like first female aviatrix DGA Designs 135 East Main Street Phelps NY 14532 Diana dubbed DGA made lightweight latex rubber comes complete detailed head leatherlike flying jacket helmet goggles easy pilot assemble finish complete instructions steps March 1993 151 Get RiC guide tailored fit needs Radio Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition product source thats tuned needs Gh/c o Control Buyers Guide 16th Edition handy reference guide thousands products facet R/C modeling Radio Control Buyers Guide covers R/C hobbies including planes helicopters cars monster trucks boats engines radios field accessories s And years guide custom tailored fit requests finished creations allcolor Showcase sections greater number to articles Plus new companies expanded line entry level cars competition level trucks make guide R/C reference youve waiting Get R/C guide perfect fitthe Radio Control Buyers Guide Available November 1992 #12110$1195 Look book local hobby shop call toll free 800-533-6644 24 hours day Please have credit card ready Fax 414-796-0126 Outside US Canada call 414-796-8776 Include postage handling US $300 outside US add 180/o mm $400 Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax total Canadian orders add 7% GST total Payable US funds Prices availability subject change Kaimbach Publishing Co Dept X0598 21027 Crossroads Circle PO Box 1612 Waukesha WI 531 87-1 612 Dept X0598 CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation