Radio Control Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte UPDATE Sears Filled Epoxy isnt local stores longer Greg Bartling New Martinsville WV wrote Sears head quarters Chicago asked about chances having product sold again finding out manufactured Sears received following reply Merchan dising Group am responding March 9 1986 letter Mr Brennan Sears president R VP Sears Thank writing expressing interest Filled Epoxy adhesive discontinue 1983 decision resulted extremely poor sales performance Sears source could no longer af ford manufacture product fact product no longer produced fore providing manufacturers name would no avail Im sorry Sears cannot satisfy request area signed DE Alcox buyer Hardware Department Scribbled across bottom letter note Greg said So much Sears last statement accurate however filled epoxy cement available McMaster Carr Supply Co Box 440 New Brunswick NJ 08903 Catalog No 92 $836 11 oz companys 2250 page catalog real source goodies modelers got letter Model Aviation Associate Editor Ross McMullen wrote come have never tried Model Magic Products epoxy fiberglass repairs stead Sears Filled Epoxy strong easily-sandable material Thanks Ross good still wish good old Sears Filled Epoxy still around also got telephone call followed let ter Vein Wald president Model Magic Products took task about apparent conspiracy appeared May issue page 46 reported Bud Wolfe Scottsdale AZ thought Red Devil Time Spackling identical brand name cost much facing page ad Model Magic Products included Model Magic Filler MMF very naive appeared done job Model Magic Filler After convinced Vein no control over ads placed fered print reasonable rebuttal sub mitted sent very friendly humorous letter included following Ron tested Red Devil possible product back 1983 could buy repack aged less buy raw materials However soon obvious lacked strength adhesion versatility required broad use model aircraft boats agree Red Devil excellent product what intendedpatching wallsbut hes itate recommend its use fine models though might useful small nicks As cost retail price $595 tub Model Magic Filler will last five six planes 40 60 size including fillet work works out about buck per plane product times stronger versatile Ive included comparison paper describes tests may try self wish Included three simple tests can try first involved building T two pieces basswood x 1 x 2 using fillets MMF brand X trying pry apart after 24 hours Vein claims strength factor least six favor MMF second test required cutting x V-grooves A-in basswood filling MMF brand X After 24 hours Vein claims attempting push tug filler loose V-grooves will demonstrate strength factor about 25 favor MMF last test involved coating tongue depressor A2 filler After 24 hours tongue depressor flexed Vein claims brand X will crack flake off MMF will OK gang lets find out hes right Back about two years ago subject Turn around pattern would throw people two groups Against lot bad feel ing developed because people seemed trying push Turnaround down ones throats attitude seemed real pilots flew Turnaround rest flew old style Pattern Against people resented pressure conform new styleand especially implication lesser pilots preferring old style Pattern lot misunderstanding name-calling went After died away both factions began live together reasonable harmony Now seem headed other confrontationwithin Turnaround itself feel about enforcing box Turnaround feel should enforced should enforced Depending talk what say could large 'discussion~ June column published letter Jim Ewing Charlottestown Prince Edward Island Canada response received letter Mike Harrison Hot Springs AR said part Im glad see someone out studying FAI Turnaround box However needs great deal data Jim Ewing before proposals can con sidered valid First designated distance pilot flight path 150 meters amended FAI standards making flight path distance across box approximately 520 meters Next no Turnaround aircraft go 70 mph Most Vince Bobroski Normal IL modified Andrews Sportmaster kitto come upwith Poiski Orzel Polish Eagle CraftL powered byan HB 61 uses Airtronlcs radio finish white dope red trim black pin-striping Photo byCharles ODonnell plane right isa Sig Liberty Sport modified Charles ODonnell Bloomington IL have ailerons top wing well bottom Roll performance improved Power trusty OS 60 FSR Sig dope finish stolen right off Al Williams Grumman Gulfhawk 44 Model Aviation What shape round box Keith Boudreau holds sighting grid llburuuuu portable charcoal grill Paul Vergerduring playful bit ofapooferyforthe judges recent contest Both members Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA i U B - w AW*I WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALSA SHUTS 36 48 3@l BALSA STICKS 3648 1/162331/16 1/409 3/322401/16 3/810 1/8 r2431/16 1/214 3/162493/32 1/410 1/4 r2983/32 3/812 1/323373/32 1/216 1/28,3371/8 1/808 1/1833749311/8 1/41116 3/3234458371/8 3/81218 1/8 35471451/8 1/21824 3/1636282853/163/161118 1/4 37395813/16 3/817 5/163853/16 1/22230 3/8 24711/4 1/41624 1/2 31101551/4 381926 3/4 31651/4 1/22130 1/1845878491/4 3/43444 3/3247094561/4 1AO 1/8 488106665/165/162128 3/16493122753/8 3/82737 1/4 4118134843/8 1/23246 3/8 2153/8 344256 1/2 42252613/8 152 1/21/23653 MATCHED SHEETS421/23/44682 3/3241001/2158 1/841085/85/846 3/1641203/43/467 1/44131 BALSA HOT LINE Cull 806 745-6394 10am 6 pm Central Time LONE STAR MODELS 1623 57th St Lubbock TX 79412 VA3LV sig_ BALSATRIANGLES3636 1/41/4 2549 3/83/8 3049 1/21/2 3543 3/4 3/4 4556 11 5567 76 BALSA PLANKS 36 85 1195115 12150139 13200220 14280300 11/2327578 11/2436081 22225100 23325117 2443538 33490207 34609282 TAPERED SHEETS 36 1/42 65 TRAILING EDGE 36 143851/4132 3/82565/1611/439 3/83983/81 1/246 1/231201/2270 LONE STAR EPOXY 9,Lsl--095 rri596 lOre,598 30,,598 IHSTANTGLUE 1 sa I5ck296 1 , Tb/c298 2, Thrck550 2, TO,550 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance BASSWOOD 3/163/16 3/161/4 3/16 3/8 3/161/2 3/163/4 1/41/4 1/4 3/8 1/43/4 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 3/8 3/4 1/2 1/2 1/23/4 must try 4-6 lb balsa 48 26 30 38 46 60 42 49 80 60 70 90 90 100 BUNDLE DEALS 201/6336685 201/164361020 203/32336845 153/32436955 151/8336715 101/8436675 153/16336900 10316436010 10-1/4330630 101/4436800 103/8336850 53/8436625 51/2330500 51/2430000 10-3/32449845 51/8449485 53/16448585 514448625 PINE STICKS 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/4 1/83/8 3/163/16 3/163/8 3161/2 1/4 14 1/43/0 141/2 3/8 30 36 48 1 HARD MAPLE 14 3840 1623I3/83/845 20273/81/250 1724/3/83/450 2332-1/23/460 3049 2637 3042I 3447 3752 SPRUCE STICKS 36 46 1/9 1/815 1/0 1/41824 1/8 3/02029 3/163162534 1/4 1/43140 14 3/83650 3/6 3/64563 3/0 1/25570 12 1/26080 12 345688 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/43/4 26 45 61 77 BIRCH DOWELS 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 36 09 11 14 25 32 3PLYBIRCH48 1/6412525 1/3212425 1/1612435 1/812450 SPLYBIRCH48 3/3212570 1/812585 3/1612585 1/412600 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 12 lad. 3/83/4/1/8/40 3/03/4/5/32/40 123/4/3/1645 LITEPLY 45 1/80150 1/812360 Handling ChargeS300 pa UPS Add $200 COD $300 extra PP APO FPO accept Visa Master Card personal checks COO 4-1/8% Ia uS currency Minrmrrn Order 01000 LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD 1/323 1/203 1/163 3/323 1/83 3/163 1/43 3/83 1/23 3/43 13 1/164 3/324 1/84 3/164 1/44 3/84 1/24 SSI around 90-100 mph making straight flight across box occupy 105 approxi mately 13 seconds However time state ment very misleading Most path used up maneuvers turnaround setup time maneuver very short three seconds usually Add crosswinds kind wind problem compounded Being out box part judging Turnaround maneuver itself Line judges too much Emphasis placed flyingwith overall distance part overall pattern appreciate Mr Ewings comments needs get trenches us learn whats going know Mike Harrison hes never mince words However despite ap parent error prescribed distance pilot flight path Turnaround pilots Ive talked agree Ewings idea having two walls out would encour age pilots fly much closer judges maneuvers could seen better would also negate reasons fly ing too far out topic has us ever since Turnaround arrived use devices mark box dont want used clalm judges should recognize boundaries box use marker devices Most Turnaround marker ad vocates will insist markers used should prominent enough both judges pilot can see judges can see pilot will attempt ing measure up against standard cant see Weve contests boun daries box two short poles maybe small flag top Thats unfair certainly hope can get some resolution box marker device issues soon competitors can concentrate competi tion rather arguing another Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Flying Near Airports Careful Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fullscale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Safe Flying No Accident responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation August 1986 45 Fox Prop Reamers prop hole needs enlargement YOU need Fox Prop Shaft Reamer Fox design enlarges hole losing hole position risking splitting prop drill might Fox Standard Reamer can used applications Fox KB Special makes step 1/4 3/8 manner peculiar engine Fox Prop Shah Reamers tour lute design fitted T-bar Keep flight kit quick field adjustments Order# StyleCost 70201Fox 4-Step Reamer$795 70202Fox KB Special Reamer$795 MANUFACTURING CO 15611 646-16565305 Towson AveFort SinuS Ark 72961
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 44, 45
Radio Control Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte UPDATE Sears Filled Epoxy isnt local stores longer Greg Bartling New Martinsville WV wrote Sears head quarters Chicago asked about chances having product sold again finding out manufactured Sears received following reply Merchan dising Group am responding March 9 1986 letter Mr Brennan Sears president R VP Sears Thank writing expressing interest Filled Epoxy adhesive discontinue 1983 decision resulted extremely poor sales performance Sears source could no longer af ford manufacture product fact product no longer produced fore providing manufacturers name would no avail Im sorry Sears cannot satisfy request area signed DE Alcox buyer Hardware Department Scribbled across bottom letter note Greg said So much Sears last statement accurate however filled epoxy cement available McMaster Carr Supply Co Box 440 New Brunswick NJ 08903 Catalog No 92 $836 11 oz companys 2250 page catalog real source goodies modelers got letter Model Aviation Associate Editor Ross McMullen wrote come have never tried Model Magic Products epoxy fiberglass repairs stead Sears Filled Epoxy strong easily-sandable material Thanks Ross good still wish good old Sears Filled Epoxy still around also got telephone call followed let ter Vein Wald president Model Magic Products took task about apparent conspiracy appeared May issue page 46 reported Bud Wolfe Scottsdale AZ thought Red Devil Time Spackling identical brand name cost much facing page ad Model Magic Products included Model Magic Filler MMF very naive appeared done job Model Magic Filler After convinced Vein no control over ads placed fered print reasonable rebuttal sub mitted sent very friendly humorous letter included following Ron tested Red Devil possible product back 1983 could buy repack aged less buy raw materials However soon obvious lacked strength adhesion versatility required broad use model aircraft boats agree Red Devil excellent product what intendedpatching wallsbut hes itate recommend its use fine models though might useful small nicks As cost retail price $595 tub Model Magic Filler will last five six planes 40 60 size including fillet work works out about buck per plane product times stronger versatile Ive included comparison paper describes tests may try self wish Included three simple tests can try first involved building T two pieces basswood x 1 x 2 using fillets MMF brand X trying pry apart after 24 hours Vein claims strength factor least six favor MMF second test required cutting x V-grooves A-in basswood filling MMF brand X After 24 hours Vein claims attempting push tug filler loose V-grooves will demonstrate strength factor about 25 favor MMF last test involved coating tongue depressor A2 filler After 24 hours tongue depressor flexed Vein claims brand X will crack flake off MMF will OK gang lets find out hes right Back about two years ago subject Turn around pattern would throw people two groups Against lot bad feel ing developed because people seemed trying push Turnaround down ones throats attitude seemed real pilots flew Turnaround rest flew old style Pattern Against people resented pressure conform new styleand especially implication lesser pilots preferring old style Pattern lot misunderstanding name-calling went After died away both factions began live together reasonable harmony Now seem headed other confrontationwithin Turnaround itself feel about enforcing box Turnaround feel should enforced should enforced Depending talk what say could large 'discussion~ June column published letter Jim Ewing Charlottestown Prince Edward Island Canada response received letter Mike Harrison Hot Springs AR said part Im glad see someone out studying FAI Turnaround box However needs great deal data Jim Ewing before proposals can con sidered valid First designated distance pilot flight path 150 meters amended FAI standards making flight path distance across box approximately 520 meters Next no Turnaround aircraft go 70 mph Most Vince Bobroski Normal IL modified Andrews Sportmaster kitto come upwith Poiski Orzel Polish Eagle CraftL powered byan HB 61 uses Airtronlcs radio finish white dope red trim black pin-striping Photo byCharles ODonnell plane right isa Sig Liberty Sport modified Charles ODonnell Bloomington IL have ailerons top wing well bottom Roll performance improved Power trusty OS 60 FSR Sig dope finish stolen right off Al Williams Grumman Gulfhawk 44 Model Aviation What shape round box Keith Boudreau holds sighting grid llburuuuu portable charcoal grill Paul Vergerduring playful bit ofapooferyforthe judges recent contest Both members Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA i U B - w AW*I WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALSA SHUTS 36 48 3@l BALSA STICKS 3648 1/162331/16 1/409 3/322401/16 3/810 1/8 r2431/16 1/214 3/162493/32 1/410 1/4 r2983/32 3/812 1/323373/32 1/216 1/28,3371/8 1/808 1/1833749311/8 1/41116 3/3234458371/8 3/81218 1/8 35471451/8 1/21824 3/1636282853/163/161118 1/4 37395813/16 3/817 5/163853/16 1/22230 3/8 24711/4 1/41624 1/2 31101551/4 381926 3/4 31651/4 1/22130 1/1845878491/4 3/43444 3/3247094561/4 1AO 1/8 488106665/165/162128 3/16493122753/8 3/82737 1/4 4118134843/8 1/23246 3/8 2153/8 344256 1/2 42252613/8 152 1/21/23653 MATCHED SHEETS421/23/44682 3/3241001/2158 1/841085/85/846 3/1641203/43/467 1/44131 BALSA HOT LINE Cull 806 745-6394 10am 6 pm Central Time LONE STAR MODELS 1623 57th St Lubbock TX 79412 VA3LV sig_ BALSATRIANGLES3636 1/41/4 2549 3/83/8 3049 1/21/2 3543 3/4 3/4 4556 11 5567 76 BALSA PLANKS 36 85 1195115 12150139 13200220 14280300 11/2327578 11/2436081 22225100 23325117 2443538 33490207 34609282 TAPERED SHEETS 36 1/42 65 TRAILING EDGE 36 143851/4132 3/82565/1611/439 3/83983/81 1/246 1/231201/2270 LONE STAR EPOXY 9,Lsl--095 rri596 lOre,598 30,,598 IHSTANTGLUE 1 sa I5ck296 1 , Tb/c298 2, Thrck550 2, TO,550 CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance BASSWOOD 3/163/16 3/161/4 3/16 3/8 3/161/2 3/163/4 1/41/4 1/4 3/8 1/43/4 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 3/8 3/4 1/2 1/2 1/23/4 must try 4-6 lb balsa 48 26 30 38 46 60 42 49 80 60 70 90 90 100 BUNDLE DEALS 201/6336685 201/164361020 203/32336845 153/32436955 151/8336715 101/8436675 153/16336900 10316436010 10-1/4330630 101/4436800 103/8336850 53/8436625 51/2330500 51/2430000 10-3/32449845 51/8449485 53/16448585 514448625 PINE STICKS 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/4 1/83/8 3/163/16 3/163/8 3161/2 1/4 14 1/43/0 141/2 3/8 30 36 48 1 HARD MAPLE 14 3840 1623I3/83/845 20273/81/250 1724/3/83/450 2332-1/23/460 3049 2637 3042I 3447 3752 SPRUCE STICKS 36 46 1/9 1/815 1/0 1/41824 1/8 3/02029 3/163162534 1/4 1/43140 14 3/83650 3/6 3/64563 3/0 1/25570 12 1/26080 12 345688 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/43/4 26 45 61 77 BIRCH DOWELS 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 36 09 11 14 25 32 3PLYBIRCH48 1/6412525 1/3212425 1/1612435 1/812450 SPLYBIRCH48 3/3212570 1/812585 3/1612585 1/412600 GROOVED LG MOUNTS 12 lad. 3/83/4/1/8/40 3/03/4/5/32/40 123/4/3/1645 LITEPLY 45 1/80150 1/812360 Handling ChargeS300 pa UPS Add $200 COD $300 extra PP APO FPO accept Visa Master Card personal checks COO 4-1/8% Ia uS currency Minrmrrn Order 01000 LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD 1/323 1/203 1/163 3/323 1/83 3/163 1/43 3/83 1/23 3/43 13 1/164 3/324 1/84 3/164 1/44 3/84 1/24 SSI around 90-100 mph making straight flight across box occupy 105 approxi mately 13 seconds However time state ment very misleading Most path used up maneuvers turnaround setup time maneuver very short three seconds usually Add crosswinds kind wind problem compounded Being out box part judging Turnaround maneuver itself Line judges too much Emphasis placed flyingwith overall distance part overall pattern appreciate Mr Ewings comments needs get trenches us learn whats going know Mike Harrison hes never mince words However despite ap parent error prescribed distance pilot flight path Turnaround pilots Ive talked agree Ewings idea having two walls out would encour age pilots fly much closer judges maneuvers could seen better would also negate reasons fly ing too far out topic has us ever since Turnaround arrived use devices mark box dont want used clalm judges should recognize boundaries box use marker devices Most Turnaround marker ad vocates will insist markers used should prominent enough both judges pilot can see judges can see pilot will attempt ing measure up against standard cant see Weve contests boun daries box two short poles maybe small flag top Thats unfair certainly hope can get some resolution box marker device issues soon competitors can concentrate competi tion rather arguing another Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Flying Near Airports Careful Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fullscale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Safe Flying No Accident responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation August 1986 45 Fox Prop Reamers prop hole needs enlargement YOU need Fox Prop Shaft Reamer Fox design enlarges hole losing hole position risking splitting prop drill might Fox Standard Reamer can used applications Fox KB Special makes step 1/4 3/8 manner peculiar engine Fox Prop Shah Reamers tour lute design fitted T-bar Keep flight kit quick field adjustments Order# StyleCost 70201Fox 4-Step Reamer$795 70202Fox KB Special Reamer$795 MANUFACTURING CO 15611 646-16565305 Towson AveFort SinuS Ark 72961