32 Model Aviation T REVOLT originated 1992 model could used easily test fly wide variety Electric products simple outline 600square-inch cabin design heavy Fifties Sixties influence has 121/2% thick flat-bottom wing section decades known good flyability employs proven incidence moment arm tail surface area proportions cabin motor mount designs developed easily accommodate unprecedented range motor battery systems room left over entire framework design wood sizes etc selected support intended goals have spacious fuselage motors speed controls radios whatnot could easily installed removed Since would use wide range motors also accommodate wide range motor batteries Because airplane intended test flight vehicle stable comfortable flyermuch like good basic trainer fly well low power systems design lightweight other extreme model strong durable regardless power system fly reasonably longotherwise would practical final requirement finished Electric should have attractive appearance jeopardizing design intent REVOLT evolved throughout 1993 served very well test vehicle Several manufacturers developmental Electric products test flown REVOLTs Another model outfitted telemetry system allowed ground recording inflight information such motor current battery temperature etc Beyond utility REVOLT slowly began emerge terrific sport Electric could readily serve solid basic trainer Its clear could outfit plane lower- cost power system get started easily upgrade advanced power system later trainee learned ROG Rise Off Ground models write hes building two own properly trimmed stable gentle flyer can self-recover adverse attitude fly hands off once have told looks great airplane just all-around nice look fly sometimes November 1994 33 completed REVOLT framework landing gear attached no engine radio weighed 176 ounces Classic lines gentle flight characteristics low-end power Master Airscrewl31 gear drive held motor plate brass straps Seven-cell motor battery has foam fill cabin area Receiver Bottom view fuselage shows landing gear attachment battery servos fit between formers F3A F4A cooling air exits Gear plate has cloth reinforcement forget its original purpose routine flying lower-power end REVOLT works very well Master Airserew geared cobalt 05 motors seven 14 SCR 17 Ah SCRC cells Ive used two 7-cell packs parallel extend flight time higher power end Ive found direct geared 25s 40s 14 18 cells respectively can produce rather spirited flight course anything betweensuch direct geared cobalt ISs Graupner Turbo 700also flies REVOLT very nicely Ive flown both smaller larger power systems intended limits REVOLT has flown weights ranging 52 94 ounces flown sport model typical REVOLT flight times range solid 6-8 minutes lower-power lower-cell-count systems up 14-16 minutes bigger systems flown same way Such flights include taxi takeoff climb out loops touch and-gos just cruisin other simple maneuvers consistent three-channel model As Electric best flying usually accomplished using speed control efficient use battery resourcesto apply high power needed reduced levels word before construction begins plans shown latest version However some photos taken during REVOLT design evolution may show minor structural details differ present plans plan takes precedence photos offer good overall guidance CONSTRUCTION Stab Rudder like begin new model building tail surfaces firstthey simple result quick sense accomplishment Assembly surfaces mostly stralghtforward few special points made Choose wood appropriate purpose Leading trailing edges ribs should medium-firm straight Choose light sheet stab center section elevator rudder no need strong heavy elevator can hinged almost plastic hinges plastic tape illustrated rudder uses pin-type plastic hinges combined rudder linkage connection tall wheel/bearing assembly strong functional design allows easy assembly parts after model completed covered easy disassembly should need arise rudder tail wheel combination free-moving thus eliminating unnecessary load rudder servo Care alignment assembly parts ensures tail wheel tiller slips freely /32 ID aluminum tubing bearing rudder touchy part /s hole tubing must drilled correctly balsa 1Is plywood side plates toughen-up immediate area rudder horn carefully located its mounting screws pass through rudder above below tubing adding clamping strength area results almost direct drive pushrod tail wheel tiller long hinge pin 020 music wire replaces short pins come hinges simplify assembly disassembly Note tail wheel bracket conveniently attached fuselage screws location wheel collar tail wheel strut set allow tiller arm just center float freely aluminum tubing bearing collar/tail-wheel-bracket November1994 35 Rudder/finltail wheel assembly After covering single hinge pin will held fin tape Stablelevator framework Markings stab show rudder positionomitltrim away covering area Wing spar components /16 square balsa spruce staggered lengths optimize strength saving weight Right wing panel under construction D-box construction strong warp-resistant Airfoil 121/2% thick spruce balsa pieces verify accuracy everything looks good OLTI separate pieces reassemble using medium-thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue Apply interface takes up vertical loads tail wheel no significant burden rudder its hinges installation has worked very well feel could effectively used otber models As woodwork just assemble tail structures shown tail pieces done trial fitted sand surfaces round edges shown Carefully drill /32 holes elevator rudder horn machine screws Typical weight tail surfaces before covering 14-15 ounces will increase about 19-20 ounces covering hardware Wing time-honored D-tube structure strong warp resistant means must built warp-free because wont easy remove twists built classic nature structure does employ some refinements assure strength needed light weight everywhere first unusual task assemble spar sets RBVOLTs multipiece spars built /6 square firm balsa spruce staggered lengths uncommon approach results less weight overall high strength its important side benefit assembling spars pieces straightness can assured Cover plan waxed paper pin aluminum straightedge like yardstick Cut individual spar sticks noting upper lower spars have different amounts spruce balsa Make parts bit longer necessary its easier desirable cut off later Begin spar assembly trial-fitting accelerator wood side apply adhesive mating unaccelerated wood side press hold pieces together place against straightedge Place four completed spar assemblies bench alongside other run sanding block themrotating spars get sides edges spar assembly out way wing construction can begin ribs can medium-firm wood planking capstrips light grain Choose firmer sheet TE piecesThe LE strip should cut top edge beveled 38 degrees shown its easy make rectangular LE stock 116 higher shown butt top LE planking against its inside edge appropriate assembly step Precut /6 sheet LE TB planking proper width bit longer plan dimension LE top bottom planking stop midspar allow rib capstrips rest spar top planking sheet width greater bottom width due airfoil curvature Begin wing assembly putting LE TE bottom sheet place over plan allow bit overhang centerline Using plan guide marks straightedge mark rib locations sheet recommend fine-point roller ball pen take care ding wood Glue LB strip sheeting Glue 1/g square TB capstrip place Install center section sheet stopping /16/4 behind spar rear edge location gap will filled later sheeting extend slightly beyond wing centerline will trimmed later Glue bottom /16 x /I6 capstrips place thin CyA Mist LE TB sheeting marked rib locations accelerator Set bottom spar sure its bottom spar place spruce end toward root glue Allow overhang centerline Temporarily set several ribs position root tip over loose spar align itPosition ribs accurately glue LE planking caps TB sheet running thin CyA over interfaces Install remaining ribs Note root rib placed 60 slant inward Try accurately pattern provided sure spar glued bottom planking running some thin CyA interface Cut install shear webs shown omit important step Trial-fit top spar making sure rests properly ribs webs Remove put accelerator inside bottom surface spar apply medium-thick CyA rib notches web tops Press spar place accelerator side down spruce end overhanging centerline slightly Trial-fit top LB planking remove spray accelerator inside Apply medium-thick CyA LB strip top spar surface rib top edges between LB spar Carefully place top sheeting position accelerator side down some root overhang press pin weight place needed TB sheet pieces handled similar fashion Install top capstrips center sheeting noting latter also stopped 3/161/4 behind spar edge Assemble other wing half same waybe sure build right left panel Carve sand LB shape sand both panels finished quality Pay special attention sanding root spar sheet overhang material flush angled root tibsTnal-fit dihedral joint propping up 36 Model Aviation lage assemblyuse square check proper alignment formers Revolt has /16 right thrust built-in Fl assembly place Fuselage sides blend Fl make sheet covering easier inches OL wingtips three point 3/4 inches bench Sand root surfaces needed large flat block get tight fit good endgrain-to-endgrain contact everywhere fit looks good separate panels mix up some Hobbypoxy Formula lightly coat root endgrain Allow adhesive soak 20 30 minutes Mix epoxy apply roots join panels pin pressure Leave assembly undisturbed until epoxy has cured Carefully cut out ribs #1 #2 behind rear spar edges Remove about /16 rib material sawing sanding filing through purposely-left top bottom center sheet gaps Sand file inside spruce spar surfaces clean flat area Cut epoxy plywood dihedral joiner against spruce spars making sure does extend above below Fill space between cut rib ends dihedral joiner using balsa scrap glue wedges joiner between cut rib ends spar top bottom center sheet gaps can now filled scrap sheet sanded Install center TE /s plywood reinforcement medium CyA right over dihedral angle material easily follows shape Sand wing satisfaction preparation covering ready-to-cover wing should weigh 75 8 ounces MonoKoted wing weighs 95 10 ounces wing does exceed personal rule thumb governing wing weight Electrics simple Electric sport wings should weigh 20 ounces per square foot 10% REVOLT wing l0%-15% beyond because can carry some pretty heavy power-system loads TFuselage structure strong combination using wood pieces usual This does make difficult just little work Begin side sheet preparation joining two three-inch-wide /16 straight gralned balsa sheets light firm fuselage side Stack two side blanks use 3-4 small pieces double-stick tape cut sand outline shape Note cut curvature fuselage front bottom side view until called later sure bottom edge straight cut wing dowel holes pushrod exit slots sharpened brass tube can used cookie cutter round holes balsa Separate sides align over plan side view other over phantom side view bottom edge bottom edge pin place Use stralghtedge over plan guide marks roller ball pen simultaneously mark vertical location guidelines two sides Remove sides measure mark horizontal locator lines sheet cabin side braces motor plate rests servo rail rests etc Cut install fuselage side pieces Run large sanding block over pieces smooth equalize Bore wing dowel holes Add 1/4 fuselage side pieces including /4 square hard balsa LG mount strips /s x 1/4 hard cabin side rails edge /8 x 1/4 hatch rest rails flat Sand pieces above Stack fuselage side assemblies sand outlines match Cut Formers F2 birch plywood F3A 1/8 balsa Assemble former F4 Make sure formers equal width correct individual height cut square Mark locations three /8 x /8 cabin floor rails F2 F3A Cut /16 birch plywood landing gear plate shape Begin fuselage assembly cutting right fuselage side parallel back /16 nose right thrust Trim 1/s x 1/4 hatch rest rails back front Trial-fit formers fuselage sides trim needed Rest fuselage side flat glue F2 F3A F4 place use square assure alignment Assemble remaining side formers Put waxed paper plan place fuselage over plan top view pin place cabin area Assemble tail post pieces draw fuselage sides together rear glue post place Pin against plan making sure post perpendicular bench Add 1/16 x 3/ fuselage top bottom crosspieces easily done cutting /16 x 3/4 length slicing half yield two equal-length crosspieces Rubberband-loaded modeling clamps very helpful steps fuselage still pinned place November1994 37 t xi pe RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches Motor size/type 05 40 Number channels Three Flying weight 50-100 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote similar Continued page 40 Convenient hatch pops up hold-down released ArmingLarge air intakes side spinner keep Revoltls switch charging jack also visiblepower system components cool REVOLTIKopski Continued page 37 sand top edges F4 stabLE location make smooth equal Glue /16 X 1/2 plywood crosspiece F4 1/16 sheet aft /16 sheet stab LE Add /16 X /4 top longeron crosspiece capstrips Install 1/g x 3/4 crosspiece base windshield /8 sheet tapered-width crosspiece top nose location Sand across top edges required Add /s x 1/2 triangle-section crosspiece stab LE location Remove assembly board Complete fuselage bottom assembly installing /t x 3/ hard balsa battery-bearer strips between F2 F3A Sand flush fuselage bottom edges glue /16 birch plywood landing gear mount plate place Add bottom surface /16 balsa sheet crossgrain plate back past F4 shown Allow air exits Cut fit install /8 bottom sheet fill between longerons rear Install 1/16 hard sheet over area shown Install bottom 1/16 x 1/4 longeron crosspiece capstrips Trim sand overall required Assemble motor bearer frame over plan remove sand fit fuselage glue place Add three hard ngular-stock pieces underneath bearer frame shown Sand front fuselage edges flat preparation installing front former Cut away 1/8 X 1/4 rear motor plate rear balsa crosspiece temporary brace Assemble Fl four alternating-grain hard /16 sheets Note two thicknesses fit inside fuselage opening two cover full front easiest way to make inside ones fit glue oversize outside ones trim latter size Cut front opening Fl stack glue place Using plan tracing guide mark cut sand fuselage left right side bottom nose curvature Sand bottom Fl smooth curvature Add /16 crossgrain bottom sheeting plywood LG plate forward following forward curvature past Fl easily done applying accelerator sheet mediumthick CyA fuselage pieces Trim sand blend Fl Cut fit install top cabin LE TE balsa wing saddle cross pieces F3B /16 windshield sheet Assemble hatch pieces light grain /s sheet /M plywood install hold-down Cut fit wing dowels remove temporarily Sand fuselage thoroughly fuselage should weigh 60 65 ounces ready cover 65 70 ounces covered MonoKote Assemble landing gear fit fuselage remove Assemble tail wheel bearing strut temporarily install shown remove Its best mark drill holes /16 bit before first insetting #2 x /8 sheet metal screws screws removed put drop thin CyA holes toughen threads Dont reinstall screws before glue has cured RC Equipment Installation Cut servo rails size glue place required servos Make install pushrods choice Temporarily install rudder elevator horns trial fit tail surfaces place using pins hold Make trial fit linkages Remove hardware tail surfaces Install receiver battery wiring harness behind F3A use double-stick Velcro mount receiver battery floor former Coat wood Ambroid first let dry attach Velcro Power System Installation Cut 1/s Lite Ply motor mount plate width needed motor should long enough just slip place between fuselage sides bearersMark mounting hole locations drill /16 bit Position plate bearers locating fore/aft needed motor Hold position using plate guide drill bearers triangular stock long /16 bit Remove plate enlarge existing holes /32 bit clearance redrill bearer holes Remove plate temporarily insert #2 x /2 sheet metal screws bearer holes Remove coat Loaded features affordably priced Hobbicos Quick Field Charger provides ultimate convenience ultimate value well its special features voltmeter jacks 48V/6OV Rx select switch three LED indicators unique voltage boost circuitry kinds ot add-ons would find chargers costing much Get Hobbico Quick Field Charger never again will dead radio batteries keep out air longl free brochure location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 ext 044F Dual fit/I Ptak 5anig DsnE,oO ExcIs,NIR TfloSfl GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PD RRSDO1 SRa,Ee5, ILR18OR-RSD1 40 Model Aviation inued page 46 Hobbico Quick Field Charger theres no need miss minute flying time Designed exclusively charging radio batteries allows totally independent simultaneous charging Rx Tx packs Advanced Delta Peak operation makes fast charging radio batteries safer economical ever no fear 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foam motor rest tape Trial-fit plate motor resting place verify proper placement remove Cut form motor tie-down straps 016 x 1/4 brass strip suit square pull-down tubes /8 ID brass Mark drill motor tie-down screw holes motor mount plate Glue 2-56 blind nuts plate bottom Trial-fit motor tie-downs plate using 2-56 x 3/4 socket head draw screws Install assembly model verifying thrustline prop center overall clearancesInstall motor battery using snug-fitting plastic foam block fill excess space foam prevents escape cooling air keeps pack place Incoming cooling air intended flow between cell intersections battery cooling Install speed control shown double stick Velcro Install wiring harness/arming switch/charge connector assembly suit Interconnect speed control receiver charge test motor system Covering Remove heavier equipment surface-mounted hardware preparation covering Install iron-on cloth reinforcement over landing gear plate Use household iron paper towel between cloth follow manufacturers heat recommendations Ive used Bondex Mending Tape sort work 25 years Its available sewing departments makes easy inexpensive very strong assembly REVOLTs covered MonoKote light weight coverings will prefer cover individual tail surfaces first assemble fin stab attach entire tail assembly covered fuselage sure leave covering off glue joints will made After covering done reinstall equipment Verify balance shift motor battery needed stay within indicated range Some largest power systems may require some weight added rear fuselage Check out equipment control surface directions throws point youre done like photograph new planes right Theres nothing say except Go fly REVOLT heres hoping enjoy Electric much have odel Aviation X FU Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qis gals No handling charge Freight collect drums deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 40, 46
32 Model Aviation T REVOLT originated 1992 model could used easily test fly wide variety Electric products simple outline 600square-inch cabin design heavy Fifties Sixties influence has 121/2% thick flat-bottom wing section decades known good flyability employs proven incidence moment arm tail surface area proportions cabin motor mount designs developed easily accommodate unprecedented range motor battery systems room left over entire framework design wood sizes etc selected support intended goals have spacious fuselage motors speed controls radios whatnot could easily installed removed Since would use wide range motors also accommodate wide range motor batteries Because airplane intended test flight vehicle stable comfortable flyermuch like good basic trainer fly well low power systems design lightweight other extreme model strong durable regardless power system fly reasonably longotherwise would practical final requirement finished Electric should have attractive appearance jeopardizing design intent REVOLT evolved throughout 1993 served very well test vehicle Several manufacturers developmental Electric products test flown REVOLTs Another model outfitted telemetry system allowed ground recording inflight information such motor current battery temperature etc Beyond utility REVOLT slowly began emerge terrific sport Electric could readily serve solid basic trainer Its clear could outfit plane lower- cost power system get started easily upgrade advanced power system later trainee learned ROG Rise Off Ground models write hes building two own properly trimmed stable gentle flyer can self-recover adverse attitude fly hands off once have told looks great airplane just all-around nice look fly sometimes November 1994 33 completed REVOLT framework landing gear attached no engine radio weighed 176 ounces Classic lines gentle flight characteristics low-end power Master Airscrewl31 gear drive held motor plate brass straps Seven-cell motor battery has foam fill cabin area Receiver Bottom view fuselage shows landing gear attachment battery servos fit between formers F3A F4A cooling air exits Gear plate has cloth reinforcement forget its original purpose routine flying lower-power end REVOLT works very well Master Airserew geared cobalt 05 motors seven 14 SCR 17 Ah SCRC cells Ive used two 7-cell packs parallel extend flight time higher power end Ive found direct geared 25s 40s 14 18 cells respectively can produce rather spirited flight course anything betweensuch direct geared cobalt ISs Graupner Turbo 700also flies REVOLT very nicely Ive flown both smaller larger power systems intended limits REVOLT has flown weights ranging 52 94 ounces flown sport model typical REVOLT flight times range solid 6-8 minutes lower-power lower-cell-count systems up 14-16 minutes bigger systems flown same way Such flights include taxi takeoff climb out loops touch and-gos just cruisin other simple maneuvers consistent three-channel model As Electric best flying usually accomplished using speed control efficient use battery resourcesto apply high power needed reduced levels word before construction begins plans shown latest version However some photos taken during REVOLT design evolution may show minor structural details differ present plans plan takes precedence photos offer good overall guidance CONSTRUCTION Stab Rudder like begin new model building tail surfaces firstthey simple result quick sense accomplishment Assembly surfaces mostly stralghtforward few special points made Choose wood appropriate purpose Leading trailing edges ribs should medium-firm straight Choose light sheet stab center section elevator rudder no need strong heavy elevator can hinged almost plastic hinges plastic tape illustrated rudder uses pin-type plastic hinges combined rudder linkage connection tall wheel/bearing assembly strong functional design allows easy assembly parts after model completed covered easy disassembly should need arise rudder tail wheel combination free-moving thus eliminating unnecessary load rudder servo Care alignment assembly parts ensures tail wheel tiller slips freely /32 ID aluminum tubing bearing rudder touchy part /s hole tubing must drilled correctly balsa 1Is plywood side plates toughen-up immediate area rudder horn carefully located its mounting screws pass through rudder above below tubing adding clamping strength area results almost direct drive pushrod tail wheel tiller long hinge pin 020 music wire replaces short pins come hinges simplify assembly disassembly Note tail wheel bracket conveniently attached fuselage screws location wheel collar tail wheel strut set allow tiller arm just center float freely aluminum tubing bearing collar/tail-wheel-bracket November1994 35 Rudder/finltail wheel assembly After covering single hinge pin will held fin tape Stablelevator framework Markings stab show rudder positionomitltrim away covering area Wing spar components /16 square balsa spruce staggered lengths optimize strength saving weight Right wing panel under construction D-box construction strong warp-resistant Airfoil 121/2% thick spruce balsa pieces verify accuracy everything looks good OLTI separate pieces reassemble using medium-thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue Apply interface takes up vertical loads tail wheel no significant burden rudder its hinges installation has worked very well feel could effectively used otber models As woodwork just assemble tail structures shown tail pieces done trial fitted sand surfaces round edges shown Carefully drill /32 holes elevator rudder horn machine screws Typical weight tail surfaces before covering 14-15 ounces will increase about 19-20 ounces covering hardware Wing time-honored D-tube structure strong warp resistant means must built warp-free because wont easy remove twists built classic nature structure does employ some refinements assure strength needed light weight everywhere first unusual task assemble spar sets RBVOLTs multipiece spars built /6 square firm balsa spruce staggered lengths uncommon approach results less weight overall high strength its important side benefit assembling spars pieces straightness can assured Cover plan waxed paper pin aluminum straightedge like yardstick Cut individual spar sticks noting upper lower spars have different amounts spruce balsa Make parts bit longer necessary its easier desirable cut off later Begin spar assembly trial-fitting accelerator wood side apply adhesive mating unaccelerated wood side press hold pieces together place against straightedge Place four completed spar assemblies bench alongside other run sanding block themrotating spars get sides edges spar assembly out way wing construction can begin ribs can medium-firm wood planking capstrips light grain Choose firmer sheet TE piecesThe LE strip should cut top edge beveled 38 degrees shown its easy make rectangular LE stock 116 higher shown butt top LE planking against its inside edge appropriate assembly step Precut /6 sheet LE TB planking proper width bit longer plan dimension LE top bottom planking stop midspar allow rib capstrips rest spar top planking sheet width greater bottom width due airfoil curvature Begin wing assembly putting LE TE bottom sheet place over plan allow bit overhang centerline Using plan guide marks straightedge mark rib locations sheet recommend fine-point roller ball pen take care ding wood Glue LB strip sheeting Glue 1/g square TB capstrip place Install center section sheet stopping /16/4 behind spar rear edge location gap will filled later sheeting extend slightly beyond wing centerline will trimmed later Glue bottom /16 x /I6 capstrips place thin CyA Mist LE TB sheeting marked rib locations accelerator Set bottom spar sure its bottom spar place spruce end toward root glue Allow overhang centerline Temporarily set several ribs position root tip over loose spar align itPosition ribs accurately glue LE planking caps TB sheet running thin CyA over interfaces Install remaining ribs Note root rib placed 60 slant inward Try accurately pattern provided sure spar glued bottom planking running some thin CyA interface Cut install shear webs shown omit important step Trial-fit top spar making sure rests properly ribs webs Remove put accelerator inside bottom surface spar apply medium-thick CyA rib notches web tops Press spar place accelerator side down spruce end overhanging centerline slightly Trial-fit top LB planking remove spray accelerator inside Apply medium-thick CyA LB strip top spar surface rib top edges between LB spar Carefully place top sheeting position accelerator side down some root overhang press pin weight place needed TB sheet pieces handled similar fashion Install top capstrips center sheeting noting latter also stopped 3/161/4 behind spar edge Assemble other wing half same waybe sure build right left panel Carve sand LB shape sand both panels finished quality Pay special attention sanding root spar sheet overhang material flush angled root tibsTnal-fit dihedral joint propping up 36 Model Aviation lage assemblyuse square check proper alignment formers Revolt has /16 right thrust built-in Fl assembly place Fuselage sides blend Fl make sheet covering easier inches OL wingtips three point 3/4 inches bench Sand root surfaces needed large flat block get tight fit good endgrain-to-endgrain contact everywhere fit looks good separate panels mix up some Hobbypoxy Formula lightly coat root endgrain Allow adhesive soak 20 30 minutes Mix epoxy apply roots join panels pin pressure Leave assembly undisturbed until epoxy has cured Carefully cut out ribs #1 #2 behind rear spar edges Remove about /16 rib material sawing sanding filing through purposely-left top bottom center sheet gaps Sand file inside spruce spar surfaces clean flat area Cut epoxy plywood dihedral joiner against spruce spars making sure does extend above below Fill space between cut rib ends dihedral joiner using balsa scrap glue wedges joiner between cut rib ends spar top bottom center sheet gaps can now filled scrap sheet sanded Install center TE /s plywood reinforcement medium CyA right over dihedral angle material easily follows shape Sand wing satisfaction preparation covering ready-to-cover wing should weigh 75 8 ounces MonoKoted wing weighs 95 10 ounces wing does exceed personal rule thumb governing wing weight Electrics simple Electric sport wings should weigh 20 ounces per square foot 10% REVOLT wing l0%-15% beyond because can carry some pretty heavy power-system loads TFuselage structure strong combination using wood pieces usual This does make difficult just little work Begin side sheet preparation joining two three-inch-wide /16 straight gralned balsa sheets light firm fuselage side Stack two side blanks use 3-4 small pieces double-stick tape cut sand outline shape Note cut curvature fuselage front bottom side view until called later sure bottom edge straight cut wing dowel holes pushrod exit slots sharpened brass tube can used cookie cutter round holes balsa Separate sides align over plan side view other over phantom side view bottom edge bottom edge pin place Use stralghtedge over plan guide marks roller ball pen simultaneously mark vertical location guidelines two sides Remove sides measure mark horizontal locator lines sheet cabin side braces motor plate rests servo rail rests etc Cut install fuselage side pieces Run large sanding block over pieces smooth equalize Bore wing dowel holes Add 1/4 fuselage side pieces including /4 square hard balsa LG mount strips /s x 1/4 hard cabin side rails edge /8 x 1/4 hatch rest rails flat Sand pieces above Stack fuselage side assemblies sand outlines match Cut Formers F2 birch plywood F3A 1/8 balsa Assemble former F4 Make sure formers equal width correct individual height cut square Mark locations three /8 x /8 cabin floor rails F2 F3A Cut /16 birch plywood landing gear plate shape Begin fuselage assembly cutting right fuselage side parallel back /16 nose right thrust Trim 1/s x 1/4 hatch rest rails back front Trial-fit formers fuselage sides trim needed Rest fuselage side flat glue F2 F3A F4 place use square assure alignment Assemble remaining side formers Put waxed paper plan place fuselage over plan top view pin place cabin area Assemble tail post pieces draw fuselage sides together rear glue post place Pin against plan making sure post perpendicular bench Add 1/16 x 3/ fuselage top bottom crosspieces easily done cutting /16 x 3/4 length slicing half yield two equal-length crosspieces Rubberband-loaded modeling clamps very helpful steps fuselage still pinned place November1994 37 t xi pe RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches Motor size/type 05 40 Number channels Three Flying weight 50-100 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote similar Continued page 40 Convenient hatch pops up hold-down released ArmingLarge air intakes side spinner keep Revoltls switch charging jack also visiblepower system components cool REVOLTIKopski Continued page 37 sand top edges F4 stabLE location make smooth equal Glue /16 X 1/2 plywood crosspiece F4 1/16 sheet aft /16 sheet stab LE Add /16 X /4 top longeron crosspiece capstrips Install 1/g x 3/4 crosspiece base windshield /8 sheet tapered-width crosspiece top nose location Sand across top edges required Add /s x 1/2 triangle-section crosspiece stab LE location Remove assembly board Complete fuselage bottom assembly installing /t x 3/ hard balsa battery-bearer strips between F2 F3A Sand flush fuselage bottom edges glue /16 birch plywood landing gear mount plate place Add bottom surface /16 balsa sheet crossgrain plate back past F4 shown Allow air exits Cut fit install /8 bottom sheet fill between longerons rear Install 1/16 hard sheet over area shown Install bottom 1/16 x 1/4 longeron crosspiece capstrips Trim sand overall required Assemble motor bearer frame over plan remove sand fit fuselage glue place Add three hard ngular-stock pieces underneath bearer frame shown Sand front fuselage edges flat preparation installing front former Cut away 1/8 X 1/4 rear motor plate rear balsa crosspiece temporary brace Assemble Fl four alternating-grain hard /16 sheets Note two thicknesses fit inside fuselage opening two cover full front easiest way to make inside ones fit glue oversize outside ones trim latter size Cut front opening Fl stack glue place Using plan tracing guide mark cut sand fuselage left right side bottom nose curvature Sand bottom Fl smooth curvature Add /16 crossgrain bottom sheeting plywood LG plate forward following forward curvature past Fl easily done applying accelerator sheet mediumthick CyA fuselage pieces Trim sand blend Fl Cut fit install top cabin LE TE balsa wing saddle cross pieces F3B /16 windshield sheet Assemble hatch pieces light grain /s sheet /M plywood install hold-down Cut fit wing dowels remove temporarily Sand fuselage thoroughly fuselage should weigh 60 65 ounces ready cover 65 70 ounces covered MonoKote Assemble landing gear fit fuselage remove Assemble tail wheel bearing strut temporarily install shown remove Its best mark drill holes /16 bit before first insetting #2 x /8 sheet metal screws screws removed put drop thin CyA holes toughen threads Dont reinstall screws before glue has cured RC Equipment Installation Cut servo rails size glue place required servos Make install pushrods choice Temporarily install rudder elevator horns trial fit tail surfaces place using pins hold Make trial fit linkages Remove hardware tail surfaces Install receiver battery wiring harness behind F3A use double-stick Velcro mount receiver battery floor former Coat wood Ambroid first let dry attach Velcro Power System Installation Cut 1/s Lite Ply motor mount plate width needed motor should long enough just slip place between fuselage sides bearersMark mounting hole locations drill /16 bit Position plate bearers locating fore/aft needed motor Hold position using plate guide drill bearers triangular stock long /16 bit Remove plate enlarge existing holes /32 bit clearance redrill bearer holes Remove plate temporarily insert #2 x /2 sheet metal screws bearer holes Remove coat Loaded features affordably priced Hobbicos Quick Field Charger provides ultimate convenience ultimate value well its special features voltmeter jacks 48V/6OV Rx select switch three LED indicators unique voltage boost circuitry kinds ot add-ons would find chargers costing much Get Hobbico Quick Field Charger never again will dead radio batteries keep out air longl free brochure location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 ext 044F Dual fit/I Ptak 5anig DsnE,oO ExcIs,NIR TfloSfl GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PD RRSDO1 SRa,Ee5, ILR18OR-RSD1 40 Model Aviation inued page 46 Hobbico Quick Field Charger theres no need miss minute flying time Designed exclusively charging radio batteries allows totally independent simultaneous charging Rx Tx packs Advanced Delta Peak operation makes fast charging radio batteries safer economical ever no fear overcharging can remove its case itll fit perfectly power panel location field box ting handy charging station radio batteries I4oBBIcoR Quirk FiEld Thurgur 0 Ow Door Admission $300 Tables $1000 Ba October 29 1994 9AM-4PM Static ~jsplsyRegistration Prizes Awarded Setup 7AM-9AM Roswell Air Force Presents 9th Annual ATLANTA MODEL SHOW Gwinnett Flea Market 1-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross GA TON Cre5, ToMeV Over 15000 Square fed euStitar space Table Reservations Info please call Bob Wilkinson t4043gg-6g26 Dan Roasman 1404552-1121 Randy Smith 404553-6408 RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available Synthetic castor blends ____RED MAX 01314919893821736 22420 _____ ____RED MAX 514401008979900807 27560 _____ ____RED MAX 10156710971066980878 32699 _____ ___RED MAX 121618113311001011906 34755 ____ ____RED MAX 151723120611721077965 39021 _____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 2018341284124711461027 43491 _____ ____RED MAX 2519431360132112141088 47920 _____ ____RED MAX 3020701449140812941159 53060 _____ ____RED MAX 4023241627158014521301 63339 _____ ___RED MAX 5025781804175316111443 73618 ____ ____RED MAX 6028311982192517701586 83897 _____ ___RED MAX 6529612073201418511658 89155 ____ SUPERTIGER 3000 FUEL Beatfuel forSuper Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ____ST 3000 7 7 6980878 32699 _____ REDMAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demand customers ___ GAL 1662 1246 1213 1113 997 39395 ____ ____ OTS 1215 912 887 814 729 _____ EL Power easy starting smooth take offs intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected Its phone call away Red Max has power greater consistency cooler running keep engine lasting longer get results 100% REVOLT/Kopski Continued page 40 threads CyA Mark thrustline plate using plan guide sure allow intended right thrust prop shaft emerge centered nose opening Cut needed spacer pieces triangular stock form motor-nesting V block Allow 1/16 foam motor rest tape Trial-fit plate motor resting place verify proper placement remove Cut form motor tie-down straps 016 x 1/4 brass strip suit square pull-down tubes /8 ID brass Mark drill motor tie-down screw holes motor mount plate Glue 2-56 blind nuts plate bottom Trial-fit motor tie-downs plate using 2-56 x 3/4 socket head draw screws Install assembly model verifying thrustline prop center overall clearancesInstall motor battery using snug-fitting plastic foam block fill excess space foam prevents escape cooling air keeps pack place Incoming cooling air intended flow between cell intersections battery cooling Install speed control shown double stick Velcro Install wiring harness/arming switch/charge connector assembly suit Interconnect speed control receiver charge test motor system Covering Remove heavier equipment surface-mounted hardware preparation covering Install iron-on cloth reinforcement over landing gear plate Use household iron paper towel between cloth follow manufacturers heat recommendations Ive used Bondex Mending Tape sort work 25 years Its available sewing departments makes easy inexpensive very strong assembly REVOLTs covered MonoKote light weight coverings will prefer cover individual tail surfaces first assemble fin stab attach entire tail assembly covered fuselage sure leave covering off glue joints will made After covering done reinstall equipment Verify balance shift motor battery needed stay within indicated range Some largest power systems may require some weight added rear fuselage Check out equipment control surface directions throws point youre done like photograph new planes right Theres nothing say except Go fly REVOLT heres hoping enjoy Electric much have odel Aviation X FU Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qis gals No handling charge Freight collect drums deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $450 per carton UPS shipments add $700 per carton hazardous materials fee No hazard tee orders 24 gals shipped motorfreight OTY FUEL ONE 4GAL 24GAL tOGAL 126GAL 54GAL TOTAL ORDERED MIXTURE GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTS Grand will mix custom fuel formula special engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available minimum quantities gallon Call prices items Also special 2cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market Boat fuel regular price plus 50. ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PLEASE PRINT /STREET ISTATE/ZIP TYPE AND NO 9RATION DATE Total money back guarantee completely satisfied 8/94
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 40, 46
32 Model Aviation T REVOLT originated 1992 model could used easily test fly wide variety Electric products simple outline 600square-inch cabin design heavy Fifties Sixties influence has 121/2% thick flat-bottom wing section decades known good flyability employs proven incidence moment arm tail surface area proportions cabin motor mount designs developed easily accommodate unprecedented range motor battery systems room left over entire framework design wood sizes etc selected support intended goals have spacious fuselage motors speed controls radios whatnot could easily installed removed Since would use wide range motors also accommodate wide range motor batteries Because airplane intended test flight vehicle stable comfortable flyermuch like good basic trainer fly well low power systems design lightweight other extreme model strong durable regardless power system fly reasonably longotherwise would practical final requirement finished Electric should have attractive appearance jeopardizing design intent REVOLT evolved throughout 1993 served very well test vehicle Several manufacturers developmental Electric products test flown REVOLTs Another model outfitted telemetry system allowed ground recording inflight information such motor current battery temperature etc Beyond utility REVOLT slowly began emerge terrific sport Electric could readily serve solid basic trainer Its clear could outfit plane lower- cost power system get started easily upgrade advanced power system later trainee learned ROG Rise Off Ground models write hes building two own properly trimmed stable gentle flyer can self-recover adverse attitude fly hands off once have told looks great airplane just all-around nice look fly sometimes November 1994 33 completed REVOLT framework landing gear attached no engine radio weighed 176 ounces Classic lines gentle flight characteristics low-end power Master Airscrewl31 gear drive held motor plate brass straps Seven-cell motor battery has foam fill cabin area Receiver Bottom view fuselage shows landing gear attachment battery servos fit between formers F3A F4A cooling air exits Gear plate has cloth reinforcement forget its original purpose routine flying lower-power end REVOLT works very well Master Airserew geared cobalt 05 motors seven 14 SCR 17 Ah SCRC cells Ive used two 7-cell packs parallel extend flight time higher power end Ive found direct geared 25s 40s 14 18 cells respectively can produce rather spirited flight course anything betweensuch direct geared cobalt ISs Graupner Turbo 700also flies REVOLT very nicely Ive flown both smaller larger power systems intended limits REVOLT has flown weights ranging 52 94 ounces flown sport model typical REVOLT flight times range solid 6-8 minutes lower-power lower-cell-count systems up 14-16 minutes bigger systems flown same way Such flights include taxi takeoff climb out loops touch and-gos just cruisin other simple maneuvers consistent three-channel model As Electric best flying usually accomplished using speed control efficient use battery resourcesto apply high power needed reduced levels word before construction begins plans shown latest version However some photos taken during REVOLT design evolution may show minor structural details differ present plans plan takes precedence photos offer good overall guidance CONSTRUCTION Stab Rudder like begin new model building tail surfaces firstthey simple result quick sense accomplishment Assembly surfaces mostly stralghtforward few special points made Choose wood appropriate purpose Leading trailing edges ribs should medium-firm straight Choose light sheet stab center section elevator rudder no need strong heavy elevator can hinged almost plastic hinges plastic tape illustrated rudder uses pin-type plastic hinges combined rudder linkage connection tall wheel/bearing assembly strong functional design allows easy assembly parts after model completed covered easy disassembly should need arise rudder tail wheel combination free-moving thus eliminating unnecessary load rudder servo Care alignment assembly parts ensures tail wheel tiller slips freely /32 ID aluminum tubing bearing rudder touchy part /s hole tubing must drilled correctly balsa 1Is plywood side plates toughen-up immediate area rudder horn carefully located its mounting screws pass through rudder above below tubing adding clamping strength area results almost direct drive pushrod tail wheel tiller long hinge pin 020 music wire replaces short pins come hinges simplify assembly disassembly Note tail wheel bracket conveniently attached fuselage screws location wheel collar tail wheel strut set allow tiller arm just center float freely aluminum tubing bearing collar/tail-wheel-bracket November1994 35 Rudder/finltail wheel assembly After covering single hinge pin will held fin tape Stablelevator framework Markings stab show rudder positionomitltrim away covering area Wing spar components /16 square balsa spruce staggered lengths optimize strength saving weight Right wing panel under construction D-box construction strong warp-resistant Airfoil 121/2% thick spruce balsa pieces verify accuracy everything looks good OLTI separate pieces reassemble using medium-thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue Apply interface takes up vertical loads tail wheel no significant burden rudder its hinges installation has worked very well feel could effectively used otber models As woodwork just assemble tail structures shown tail pieces done trial fitted sand surfaces round edges shown Carefully drill /32 holes elevator rudder horn machine screws Typical weight tail surfaces before covering 14-15 ounces will increase about 19-20 ounces covering hardware Wing time-honored D-tube structure strong warp resistant means must built warp-free because wont easy remove twists built classic nature structure does employ some refinements assure strength needed light weight everywhere first unusual task assemble spar sets RBVOLTs multipiece spars built /6 square firm balsa spruce staggered lengths uncommon approach results less weight overall high strength its important side benefit assembling spars pieces straightness can assured Cover plan waxed paper pin aluminum straightedge like yardstick Cut individual spar sticks noting upper lower spars have different amounts spruce balsa Make parts bit longer necessary its easier desirable cut off later Begin spar assembly trial-fitting accelerator wood side apply adhesive mating unaccelerated wood side press hold pieces together place against straightedge Place four completed spar assemblies bench alongside other run sanding block themrotating spars get sides edges spar assembly out way wing construction can begin ribs can medium-firm wood planking capstrips light grain Choose firmer sheet TE piecesThe LE strip should cut top edge beveled 38 degrees shown its easy make rectangular LE stock 116 higher shown butt top LE planking against its inside edge appropriate assembly step Precut /6 sheet LE TB planking proper width bit longer plan dimension LE top bottom planking stop midspar allow rib capstrips rest spar top planking sheet width greater bottom width due airfoil curvature Begin wing assembly putting LE TE bottom sheet place over plan allow bit overhang centerline Using plan guide marks straightedge mark rib locations sheet recommend fine-point roller ball pen take care ding wood Glue LB strip sheeting Glue 1/g square TB capstrip place Install center section sheet stopping /16/4 behind spar rear edge location gap will filled later sheeting extend slightly beyond wing centerline will trimmed later Glue bottom /16 x /I6 capstrips place thin CyA Mist LE TB sheeting marked rib locations accelerator Set bottom spar sure its bottom spar place spruce end toward root glue Allow overhang centerline Temporarily set several ribs position root tip over loose spar align itPosition ribs accurately glue LE planking caps TB sheet running thin CyA over interfaces Install remaining ribs Note root rib placed 60 slant inward Try accurately pattern provided sure spar glued bottom planking running some thin CyA interface Cut install shear webs shown omit important step Trial-fit top spar making sure rests properly ribs webs Remove put accelerator inside bottom surface spar apply medium-thick CyA rib notches web tops Press spar place accelerator side down spruce end overhanging centerline slightly Trial-fit top LB planking remove spray accelerator inside Apply medium-thick CyA LB strip top spar surface rib top edges between LB spar Carefully place top sheeting position accelerator side down some root overhang press pin weight place needed TB sheet pieces handled similar fashion Install top capstrips center sheeting noting latter also stopped 3/161/4 behind spar edge Assemble other wing half same waybe sure build right left panel Carve sand LB shape sand both panels finished quality Pay special attention sanding root spar sheet overhang material flush angled root tibsTnal-fit dihedral joint propping up 36 Model Aviation lage assemblyuse square check proper alignment formers Revolt has /16 right thrust built-in Fl assembly place Fuselage sides blend Fl make sheet covering easier inches OL wingtips three point 3/4 inches bench Sand root surfaces needed large flat block get tight fit good endgrain-to-endgrain contact everywhere fit looks good separate panels mix up some Hobbypoxy Formula lightly coat root endgrain Allow adhesive soak 20 30 minutes Mix epoxy apply roots join panels pin pressure Leave assembly undisturbed until epoxy has cured Carefully cut out ribs #1 #2 behind rear spar edges Remove about /16 rib material sawing sanding filing through purposely-left top bottom center sheet gaps Sand file inside spruce spar surfaces clean flat area Cut epoxy plywood dihedral joiner against spruce spars making sure does extend above below Fill space between cut rib ends dihedral joiner using balsa scrap glue wedges joiner between cut rib ends spar top bottom center sheet gaps can now filled scrap sheet sanded Install center TE /s plywood reinforcement medium CyA right over dihedral angle material easily follows shape Sand wing satisfaction preparation covering ready-to-cover wing should weigh 75 8 ounces MonoKoted wing weighs 95 10 ounces wing does exceed personal rule thumb governing wing weight Electrics simple Electric sport wings should weigh 20 ounces per square foot 10% REVOLT wing l0%-15% beyond because can carry some pretty heavy power-system loads TFuselage structure strong combination using wood pieces usual This does make difficult just little work Begin side sheet preparation joining two three-inch-wide /16 straight gralned balsa sheets light firm fuselage side Stack two side blanks use 3-4 small pieces double-stick tape cut sand outline shape Note cut curvature fuselage front bottom side view until called later sure bottom edge straight cut wing dowel holes pushrod exit slots sharpened brass tube can used cookie cutter round holes balsa Separate sides align over plan side view other over phantom side view bottom edge bottom edge pin place Use stralghtedge over plan guide marks roller ball pen simultaneously mark vertical location guidelines two sides Remove sides measure mark horizontal locator lines sheet cabin side braces motor plate rests servo rail rests etc Cut install fuselage side pieces Run large sanding block over pieces smooth equalize Bore wing dowel holes Add 1/4 fuselage side pieces including /4 square hard balsa LG mount strips /s x 1/4 hard cabin side rails edge /8 x 1/4 hatch rest rails flat Sand pieces above Stack fuselage side assemblies sand outlines match Cut Formers F2 birch plywood F3A 1/8 balsa Assemble former F4 Make sure formers equal width correct individual height cut square Mark locations three /8 x /8 cabin floor rails F2 F3A Cut /16 birch plywood landing gear plate shape Begin fuselage assembly cutting right fuselage side parallel back /16 nose right thrust Trim 1/s x 1/4 hatch rest rails back front Trial-fit formers fuselage sides trim needed Rest fuselage side flat glue F2 F3A F4 place use square assure alignment Assemble remaining side formers Put waxed paper plan place fuselage over plan top view pin place cabin area Assemble tail post pieces draw fuselage sides together rear glue post place Pin against plan making sure post perpendicular bench Add 1/16 x 3/ fuselage top bottom crosspieces easily done cutting /16 x 3/4 length slicing half yield two equal-length crosspieces Rubberband-loaded modeling clamps very helpful steps fuselage still pinned place November1994 37 t xi pe RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches Motor size/type 05 40 Number channels Three Flying weight 50-100 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote similar Continued page 40 Convenient hatch pops up hold-down released ArmingLarge air intakes side spinner keep Revoltls switch charging jack also visiblepower system components cool REVOLTIKopski Continued page 37 sand top edges F4 stabLE location make smooth equal Glue /16 X 1/2 plywood crosspiece F4 1/16 sheet aft /16 sheet stab LE Add /16 X /4 top longeron crosspiece capstrips Install 1/g x 3/4 crosspiece base windshield /8 sheet tapered-width crosspiece top nose location Sand across top edges required Add /s x 1/2 triangle-section crosspiece stab LE location Remove assembly board Complete fuselage bottom assembly installing /t x 3/ hard balsa battery-bearer strips between F2 F3A Sand flush fuselage bottom edges glue /16 birch plywood landing gear mount plate place Add bottom surface /16 balsa sheet crossgrain plate back past F4 shown Allow air exits Cut fit install /8 bottom sheet fill between longerons rear Install 1/16 hard sheet over area shown Install bottom 1/16 x 1/4 longeron crosspiece capstrips Trim sand overall required Assemble motor bearer frame over plan remove sand fit fuselage glue place Add three hard ngular-stock pieces underneath bearer frame shown Sand front fuselage edges flat preparation installing front former Cut away 1/8 X 1/4 rear motor plate rear balsa crosspiece temporary brace Assemble Fl four alternating-grain hard /16 sheets Note two thicknesses fit inside fuselage opening two cover full front easiest way to make inside ones fit glue oversize outside ones trim latter size Cut front opening Fl stack glue place Using plan tracing guide mark cut sand fuselage left right side bottom nose curvature Sand bottom Fl smooth curvature Add /16 crossgrain bottom sheeting plywood LG plate forward following forward curvature past Fl easily done applying accelerator sheet mediumthick CyA fuselage pieces Trim sand blend Fl Cut fit install top cabin LE TE balsa wing saddle cross pieces F3B /16 windshield sheet Assemble hatch pieces light grain /s sheet /M plywood install hold-down Cut fit wing dowels remove temporarily Sand fuselage thoroughly fuselage should weigh 60 65 ounces ready cover 65 70 ounces covered MonoKote Assemble landing gear fit fuselage remove Assemble tail wheel bearing strut temporarily install shown remove Its best mark drill holes /16 bit before first insetting #2 x /8 sheet metal screws screws removed put drop thin CyA holes toughen threads Dont reinstall screws before glue has cured RC Equipment Installation Cut servo rails size glue place required servos Make install pushrods choice Temporarily install rudder elevator horns trial fit tail surfaces place using pins hold Make trial fit linkages Remove hardware tail surfaces Install receiver battery wiring harness behind F3A use double-stick Velcro mount receiver battery floor former Coat wood Ambroid first let dry attach Velcro Power System Installation Cut 1/s Lite Ply motor mount plate width needed motor should long enough just slip place between fuselage sides bearersMark mounting hole locations drill /16 bit Position plate bearers locating fore/aft needed motor Hold position using plate guide drill bearers triangular stock long /16 bit Remove plate enlarge existing holes /32 bit clearance redrill bearer holes Remove plate temporarily insert #2 x /2 sheet metal screws bearer holes Remove coat Loaded features affordably priced Hobbicos Quick Field Charger provides ultimate convenience ultimate value well its special features voltmeter jacks 48V/6OV Rx select switch three LED indicators unique voltage boost circuitry kinds ot add-ons would find chargers costing much Get Hobbico Quick Field Charger never again will dead radio batteries keep out air longl free brochure location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 ext 044F Dual fit/I Ptak 5anig DsnE,oO ExcIs,NIR TfloSfl GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PD RRSDO1 SRa,Ee5, ILR18OR-RSD1 40 Model Aviation inued page 46 Hobbico Quick Field Charger theres no need miss minute flying time Designed exclusively charging radio batteries allows totally independent simultaneous charging Rx Tx packs Advanced Delta Peak operation makes fast charging radio batteries safer economical ever no fear overcharging can remove its case itll fit perfectly power panel location field box ting handy charging station radio batteries I4oBBIcoR Quirk FiEld Thurgur 0 Ow Door Admission $300 Tables $1000 Ba October 29 1994 9AM-4PM Static ~jsplsyRegistration Prizes Awarded Setup 7AM-9AM Roswell Air Force Presents 9th Annual ATLANTA MODEL SHOW Gwinnett Flea Market 1-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross GA TON Cre5, ToMeV Over 15000 Square fed euStitar space Table Reservations Info please call Bob Wilkinson t4043gg-6g26 Dan Roasman 1404552-1121 Randy Smith 404553-6408 RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available Synthetic castor blends ____RED MAX 01314919893821736 22420 _____ ____RED MAX 514401008979900807 27560 _____ ____RED MAX 10156710971066980878 32699 _____ ___RED MAX 121618113311001011906 34755 ____ ____RED MAX 151723120611721077965 39021 _____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 2018341284124711461027 43491 _____ ____RED MAX 2519431360132112141088 47920 _____ ____RED MAX 3020701449140812941159 53060 _____ ____RED MAX 4023241627158014521301 63339 _____ ___RED MAX 5025781804175316111443 73618 ____ ____RED MAX 6028311982192517701586 83897 _____ ___RED MAX 6529612073201418511658 89155 ____ SUPERTIGER 3000 FUEL Beatfuel forSuper Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ____ST 3000 7 7 6980878 32699 _____ REDMAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demand customers ___ GAL 1662 1246 1213 1113 997 39395 ____ ____ OTS 1215 912 887 814 729 _____ EL Power easy starting smooth take offs intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected Its phone call away Red Max has power greater consistency cooler running keep engine lasting longer get results 100% REVOLT/Kopski Continued page 40 threads CyA Mark thrustline plate using plan guide sure allow intended right thrust prop shaft emerge centered nose opening Cut needed spacer pieces triangular stock form motor-nesting V block Allow 1/16 foam motor rest tape Trial-fit plate motor resting place verify proper placement remove Cut form motor tie-down straps 016 x 1/4 brass strip suit square pull-down tubes /8 ID brass Mark drill motor tie-down screw holes motor mount plate Glue 2-56 blind nuts plate bottom Trial-fit motor tie-downs plate using 2-56 x 3/4 socket head draw screws Install assembly model verifying thrustline prop center overall clearancesInstall motor battery using snug-fitting plastic foam block fill excess space foam prevents escape cooling air keeps pack place Incoming cooling air intended flow between cell intersections battery cooling Install speed control shown double stick Velcro Install wiring harness/arming switch/charge connector assembly suit Interconnect speed control receiver charge test motor system Covering Remove heavier equipment surface-mounted hardware preparation covering Install iron-on cloth reinforcement over landing gear plate Use household iron paper towel between cloth follow manufacturers heat recommendations Ive used Bondex Mending Tape sort work 25 years Its available sewing departments makes easy inexpensive very strong assembly REVOLTs covered MonoKote light weight coverings will prefer cover individual tail surfaces first assemble fin stab attach entire tail assembly covered fuselage sure leave covering off glue joints will made After covering done reinstall equipment Verify balance shift motor battery needed stay within indicated range Some largest power systems may require some weight added rear fuselage Check out equipment control surface directions throws point youre done like photograph new planes right Theres nothing say except Go fly REVOLT heres hoping enjoy Electric much have odel Aviation X FU Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qis gals No handling charge Freight collect drums deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $450 per carton UPS shipments add $700 per carton hazardous materials fee No hazard tee orders 24 gals shipped motorfreight OTY FUEL ONE 4GAL 24GAL tOGAL 126GAL 54GAL TOTAL ORDERED MIXTURE GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTS Grand will mix custom fuel formula special engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available minimum quantities gallon Call prices items Also special 2cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market Boat fuel regular price plus 50. ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PLEASE PRINT /STREET ISTATE/ZIP TYPE AND NO 9RATION DATE Total money back guarantee completely satisfied 8/94
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 40, 46
32 Model Aviation T REVOLT originated 1992 model could used easily test fly wide variety Electric products simple outline 600square-inch cabin design heavy Fifties Sixties influence has 121/2% thick flat-bottom wing section decades known good flyability employs proven incidence moment arm tail surface area proportions cabin motor mount designs developed easily accommodate unprecedented range motor battery systems room left over entire framework design wood sizes etc selected support intended goals have spacious fuselage motors speed controls radios whatnot could easily installed removed Since would use wide range motors also accommodate wide range motor batteries Because airplane intended test flight vehicle stable comfortable flyermuch like good basic trainer fly well low power systems design lightweight other extreme model strong durable regardless power system fly reasonably longotherwise would practical final requirement finished Electric should have attractive appearance jeopardizing design intent REVOLT evolved throughout 1993 served very well test vehicle Several manufacturers developmental Electric products test flown REVOLTs Another model outfitted telemetry system allowed ground recording inflight information such motor current battery temperature etc Beyond utility REVOLT slowly began emerge terrific sport Electric could readily serve solid basic trainer Its clear could outfit plane lower- cost power system get started easily upgrade advanced power system later trainee learned ROG Rise Off Ground models write hes building two own properly trimmed stable gentle flyer can self-recover adverse attitude fly hands off once have told looks great airplane just all-around nice look fly sometimes November 1994 33 completed REVOLT framework landing gear attached no engine radio weighed 176 ounces Classic lines gentle flight characteristics low-end power Master Airscrewl31 gear drive held motor plate brass straps Seven-cell motor battery has foam fill cabin area Receiver Bottom view fuselage shows landing gear attachment battery servos fit between formers F3A F4A cooling air exits Gear plate has cloth reinforcement forget its original purpose routine flying lower-power end REVOLT works very well Master Airserew geared cobalt 05 motors seven 14 SCR 17 Ah SCRC cells Ive used two 7-cell packs parallel extend flight time higher power end Ive found direct geared 25s 40s 14 18 cells respectively can produce rather spirited flight course anything betweensuch direct geared cobalt ISs Graupner Turbo 700also flies REVOLT very nicely Ive flown both smaller larger power systems intended limits REVOLT has flown weights ranging 52 94 ounces flown sport model typical REVOLT flight times range solid 6-8 minutes lower-power lower-cell-count systems up 14-16 minutes bigger systems flown same way Such flights include taxi takeoff climb out loops touch and-gos just cruisin other simple maneuvers consistent three-channel model As Electric best flying usually accomplished using speed control efficient use battery resourcesto apply high power needed reduced levels word before construction begins plans shown latest version However some photos taken during REVOLT design evolution may show minor structural details differ present plans plan takes precedence photos offer good overall guidance CONSTRUCTION Stab Rudder like begin new model building tail surfaces firstthey simple result quick sense accomplishment Assembly surfaces mostly stralghtforward few special points made Choose wood appropriate purpose Leading trailing edges ribs should medium-firm straight Choose light sheet stab center section elevator rudder no need strong heavy elevator can hinged almost plastic hinges plastic tape illustrated rudder uses pin-type plastic hinges combined rudder linkage connection tall wheel/bearing assembly strong functional design allows easy assembly parts after model completed covered easy disassembly should need arise rudder tail wheel combination free-moving thus eliminating unnecessary load rudder servo Care alignment assembly parts ensures tail wheel tiller slips freely /32 ID aluminum tubing bearing rudder touchy part /s hole tubing must drilled correctly balsa 1Is plywood side plates toughen-up immediate area rudder horn carefully located its mounting screws pass through rudder above below tubing adding clamping strength area results almost direct drive pushrod tail wheel tiller long hinge pin 020 music wire replaces short pins come hinges simplify assembly disassembly Note tail wheel bracket conveniently attached fuselage screws location wheel collar tail wheel strut set allow tiller arm just center float freely aluminum tubing bearing collar/tail-wheel-bracket November1994 35 Rudder/finltail wheel assembly After covering single hinge pin will held fin tape Stablelevator framework Markings stab show rudder positionomitltrim away covering area Wing spar components /16 square balsa spruce staggered lengths optimize strength saving weight Right wing panel under construction D-box construction strong warp-resistant Airfoil 121/2% thick spruce balsa pieces verify accuracy everything looks good OLTI separate pieces reassemble using medium-thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue Apply interface takes up vertical loads tail wheel no significant burden rudder its hinges installation has worked very well feel could effectively used otber models As woodwork just assemble tail structures shown tail pieces done trial fitted sand surfaces round edges shown Carefully drill /32 holes elevator rudder horn machine screws Typical weight tail surfaces before covering 14-15 ounces will increase about 19-20 ounces covering hardware Wing time-honored D-tube structure strong warp resistant means must built warp-free because wont easy remove twists built classic nature structure does employ some refinements assure strength needed light weight everywhere first unusual task assemble spar sets RBVOLTs multipiece spars built /6 square firm balsa spruce staggered lengths uncommon approach results less weight overall high strength its important side benefit assembling spars pieces straightness can assured Cover plan waxed paper pin aluminum straightedge like yardstick Cut individual spar sticks noting upper lower spars have different amounts spruce balsa Make parts bit longer necessary its easier desirable cut off later Begin spar assembly trial-fitting accelerator wood side apply adhesive mating unaccelerated wood side press hold pieces together place against straightedge Place four completed spar assemblies bench alongside other run sanding block themrotating spars get sides edges spar assembly out way wing construction can begin ribs can medium-firm wood planking capstrips light grain Choose firmer sheet TE piecesThe LE strip should cut top edge beveled 38 degrees shown its easy make rectangular LE stock 116 higher shown butt top LE planking against its inside edge appropriate assembly step Precut /6 sheet LE TB planking proper width bit longer plan dimension LE top bottom planking stop midspar allow rib capstrips rest spar top planking sheet width greater bottom width due airfoil curvature Begin wing assembly putting LE TE bottom sheet place over plan allow bit overhang centerline Using plan guide marks straightedge mark rib locations sheet recommend fine-point roller ball pen take care ding wood Glue LB strip sheeting Glue 1/g square TB capstrip place Install center section sheet stopping /16/4 behind spar rear edge location gap will filled later sheeting extend slightly beyond wing centerline will trimmed later Glue bottom /16 x /I6 capstrips place thin CyA Mist LE TB sheeting marked rib locations accelerator Set bottom spar sure its bottom spar place spruce end toward root glue Allow overhang centerline Temporarily set several ribs position root tip over loose spar align itPosition ribs accurately glue LE planking caps TB sheet running thin CyA over interfaces Install remaining ribs Note root rib placed 60 slant inward Try accurately pattern provided sure spar glued bottom planking running some thin CyA interface Cut install shear webs shown omit important step Trial-fit top spar making sure rests properly ribs webs Remove put accelerator inside bottom surface spar apply medium-thick CyA rib notches web tops Press spar place accelerator side down spruce end overhanging centerline slightly Trial-fit top LB planking remove spray accelerator inside Apply medium-thick CyA LB strip top spar surface rib top edges between LB spar Carefully place top sheeting position accelerator side down some root overhang press pin weight place needed TB sheet pieces handled similar fashion Install top capstrips center sheeting noting latter also stopped 3/161/4 behind spar edge Assemble other wing half same waybe sure build right left panel Carve sand LB shape sand both panels finished quality Pay special attention sanding root spar sheet overhang material flush angled root tibsTnal-fit dihedral joint propping up 36 Model Aviation lage assemblyuse square check proper alignment formers Revolt has /16 right thrust built-in Fl assembly place Fuselage sides blend Fl make sheet covering easier inches OL wingtips three point 3/4 inches bench Sand root surfaces needed large flat block get tight fit good endgrain-to-endgrain contact everywhere fit looks good separate panels mix up some Hobbypoxy Formula lightly coat root endgrain Allow adhesive soak 20 30 minutes Mix epoxy apply roots join panels pin pressure Leave assembly undisturbed until epoxy has cured Carefully cut out ribs #1 #2 behind rear spar edges Remove about /16 rib material sawing sanding filing through purposely-left top bottom center sheet gaps Sand file inside spruce spar surfaces clean flat area Cut epoxy plywood dihedral joiner against spruce spars making sure does extend above below Fill space between cut rib ends dihedral joiner using balsa scrap glue wedges joiner between cut rib ends spar top bottom center sheet gaps can now filled scrap sheet sanded Install center TE /s plywood reinforcement medium CyA right over dihedral angle material easily follows shape Sand wing satisfaction preparation covering ready-to-cover wing should weigh 75 8 ounces MonoKoted wing weighs 95 10 ounces wing does exceed personal rule thumb governing wing weight Electrics simple Electric sport wings should weigh 20 ounces per square foot 10% REVOLT wing l0%-15% beyond because can carry some pretty heavy power-system loads TFuselage structure strong combination using wood pieces usual This does make difficult just little work Begin side sheet preparation joining two three-inch-wide /16 straight gralned balsa sheets light firm fuselage side Stack two side blanks use 3-4 small pieces double-stick tape cut sand outline shape Note cut curvature fuselage front bottom side view until called later sure bottom edge straight cut wing dowel holes pushrod exit slots sharpened brass tube can used cookie cutter round holes balsa Separate sides align over plan side view other over phantom side view bottom edge bottom edge pin place Use stralghtedge over plan guide marks roller ball pen simultaneously mark vertical location guidelines two sides Remove sides measure mark horizontal locator lines sheet cabin side braces motor plate rests servo rail rests etc Cut install fuselage side pieces Run large sanding block over pieces smooth equalize Bore wing dowel holes Add 1/4 fuselage side pieces including /4 square hard balsa LG mount strips /s x 1/4 hard cabin side rails edge /8 x 1/4 hatch rest rails flat Sand pieces above Stack fuselage side assemblies sand outlines match Cut Formers F2 birch plywood F3A 1/8 balsa Assemble former F4 Make sure formers equal width correct individual height cut square Mark locations three /8 x /8 cabin floor rails F2 F3A Cut /16 birch plywood landing gear plate shape Begin fuselage assembly cutting right fuselage side parallel back /16 nose right thrust Trim 1/s x 1/4 hatch rest rails back front Trial-fit formers fuselage sides trim needed Rest fuselage side flat glue F2 F3A F4 place use square assure alignment Assemble remaining side formers Put waxed paper plan place fuselage over plan top view pin place cabin area Assemble tail post pieces draw fuselage sides together rear glue post place Pin against plan making sure post perpendicular bench Add 1/16 x 3/ fuselage top bottom crosspieces easily done cutting /16 x 3/4 length slicing half yield two equal-length crosspieces Rubberband-loaded modeling clamps very helpful steps fuselage still pinned place November1994 37 t xi pe RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches Motor size/type 05 40 Number channels Three Flying weight 50-100 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote similar Continued page 40 Convenient hatch pops up hold-down released ArmingLarge air intakes side spinner keep Revoltls switch charging jack also visiblepower system components cool REVOLTIKopski Continued page 37 sand top edges F4 stabLE location make smooth equal Glue /16 X 1/2 plywood crosspiece F4 1/16 sheet aft /16 sheet stab LE Add /16 X /4 top longeron crosspiece capstrips Install 1/g x 3/4 crosspiece base windshield /8 sheet tapered-width crosspiece top nose location Sand across top edges required Add /s x 1/2 triangle-section crosspiece stab LE location Remove assembly board Complete fuselage bottom assembly installing /t x 3/ hard balsa battery-bearer strips between F2 F3A Sand flush fuselage bottom edges glue /16 birch plywood landing gear mount plate place Add bottom surface /16 balsa sheet crossgrain plate back past F4 shown Allow air exits Cut fit install /8 bottom sheet fill between longerons rear Install 1/16 hard sheet over area shown Install bottom 1/16 x 1/4 longeron crosspiece capstrips Trim sand overall required Assemble motor bearer frame over plan remove sand fit fuselage glue place Add three hard ngular-stock pieces underneath bearer frame shown Sand front fuselage edges flat preparation installing front former Cut away 1/8 X 1/4 rear motor plate rear balsa crosspiece temporary brace Assemble Fl four alternating-grain hard /16 sheets Note two thicknesses fit inside fuselage opening two cover full front easiest way to make inside ones fit glue oversize outside ones trim latter size Cut front opening Fl stack glue place Using plan tracing guide mark cut sand fuselage left right side bottom nose curvature Sand bottom Fl smooth curvature Add /16 crossgrain bottom sheeting plywood LG plate forward following forward curvature past Fl easily done applying accelerator sheet mediumthick CyA fuselage pieces Trim sand blend Fl Cut fit install top cabin LE TE balsa wing saddle cross pieces F3B /16 windshield sheet Assemble hatch pieces light grain /s sheet /M plywood install hold-down Cut fit wing dowels remove temporarily Sand fuselage thoroughly fuselage should weigh 60 65 ounces ready cover 65 70 ounces covered MonoKote Assemble landing gear fit fuselage remove Assemble tail wheel bearing strut temporarily install shown remove Its best mark drill holes /16 bit before first insetting #2 x /8 sheet metal screws screws removed put drop thin CyA holes toughen threads Dont reinstall screws before glue has cured RC Equipment Installation Cut servo rails size glue place required servos Make install pushrods choice Temporarily install rudder elevator horns trial fit tail surfaces place using pins hold Make trial fit linkages Remove hardware tail surfaces Install receiver battery wiring harness behind F3A use double-stick Velcro mount receiver battery floor former Coat wood Ambroid first let dry attach Velcro Power System Installation Cut 1/s Lite Ply motor mount plate width needed motor should long enough just slip place between fuselage sides bearersMark mounting hole locations drill /16 bit Position plate bearers locating fore/aft needed motor Hold position using plate guide drill bearers triangular stock long /16 bit Remove plate enlarge existing holes /32 bit clearance redrill bearer holes Remove plate temporarily insert #2 x /2 sheet metal screws bearer holes Remove coat Loaded features affordably priced Hobbicos Quick Field Charger provides ultimate convenience ultimate value well its special features voltmeter jacks 48V/6OV Rx select switch three LED indicators unique voltage boost circuitry kinds ot add-ons would find chargers costing much Get Hobbico Quick Field Charger never again will dead radio batteries keep out air longl free brochure location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 ext 044F Dual fit/I Ptak 5anig DsnE,oO ExcIs,NIR TfloSfl GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PD RRSDO1 SRa,Ee5, ILR18OR-RSD1 40 Model Aviation inued page 46 Hobbico Quick Field Charger theres no need miss minute flying time Designed exclusively charging radio batteries allows totally independent simultaneous charging Rx Tx packs Advanced Delta Peak operation makes fast charging radio batteries safer economical ever no fear overcharging can remove its case itll fit perfectly power panel location field box ting handy charging station radio batteries I4oBBIcoR Quirk FiEld Thurgur 0 Ow Door Admission $300 Tables $1000 Ba October 29 1994 9AM-4PM Static ~jsplsyRegistration Prizes Awarded Setup 7AM-9AM Roswell Air Force Presents 9th Annual ATLANTA MODEL SHOW Gwinnett Flea Market 1-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross GA TON Cre5, ToMeV Over 15000 Square fed euStitar space Table Reservations Info please call Bob Wilkinson t4043gg-6g26 Dan Roasman 1404552-1121 Randy Smith 404553-6408 RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available Synthetic castor blends ____RED MAX 01314919893821736 22420 _____ ____RED MAX 514401008979900807 27560 _____ ____RED MAX 10156710971066980878 32699 _____ ___RED MAX 121618113311001011906 34755 ____ ____RED MAX 151723120611721077965 39021 _____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 2018341284124711461027 43491 _____ ____RED MAX 2519431360132112141088 47920 _____ ____RED MAX 3020701449140812941159 53060 _____ ____RED MAX 4023241627158014521301 63339 _____ ___RED MAX 5025781804175316111443 73618 ____ ____RED MAX 6028311982192517701586 83897 _____ ___RED MAX 6529612073201418511658 89155 ____ SUPERTIGER 3000 FUEL Beatfuel forSuper Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ____ST 3000 7 7 6980878 32699 _____ REDMAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demand customers ___ GAL 1662 1246 1213 1113 997 39395 ____ ____ OTS 1215 912 887 814 729 _____ EL Power easy starting smooth take offs intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected Its phone call away Red Max has power greater consistency cooler running keep engine lasting longer get results 100% REVOLT/Kopski Continued page 40 threads CyA Mark thrustline plate using plan guide sure allow intended right thrust prop shaft emerge centered nose opening Cut needed spacer pieces triangular stock form motor-nesting V block Allow 1/16 foam motor rest tape Trial-fit plate motor resting place verify proper placement remove Cut form motor tie-down straps 016 x 1/4 brass strip suit square pull-down tubes /8 ID brass Mark drill motor tie-down screw holes motor mount plate Glue 2-56 blind nuts plate bottom Trial-fit motor tie-downs plate using 2-56 x 3/4 socket head draw screws Install assembly model verifying thrustline prop center overall clearancesInstall motor battery using snug-fitting plastic foam block fill excess space foam prevents escape cooling air keeps pack place Incoming cooling air intended flow between cell intersections battery cooling Install speed control shown double stick Velcro Install wiring harness/arming switch/charge connector assembly suit Interconnect speed control receiver charge test motor system Covering Remove heavier equipment surface-mounted hardware preparation covering Install iron-on cloth reinforcement over landing gear plate Use household iron paper towel between cloth follow manufacturers heat recommendations Ive used Bondex Mending Tape sort work 25 years Its available sewing departments makes easy inexpensive very strong assembly REVOLTs covered MonoKote light weight coverings will prefer cover individual tail surfaces first assemble fin stab attach entire tail assembly covered fuselage sure leave covering off glue joints will made After covering done reinstall equipment Verify balance shift motor battery needed stay within indicated range Some largest power systems may require some weight added rear fuselage Check out equipment control surface directions throws point youre done like photograph new planes right Theres nothing say except Go fly REVOLT heres hoping enjoy Electric much have odel Aviation X FU Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qis gals No handling charge Freight collect drums deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $450 per carton UPS shipments add $700 per carton hazardous materials fee No hazard tee orders 24 gals shipped motorfreight OTY FUEL ONE 4GAL 24GAL tOGAL 126GAL 54GAL TOTAL ORDERED MIXTURE GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTS Grand will mix custom fuel formula special engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available minimum quantities gallon Call prices items Also special 2cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market Boat fuel regular price plus 50. ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PLEASE PRINT /STREET ISTATE/ZIP TYPE AND NO 9RATION DATE Total money back guarantee completely satisfied 8/94
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 40, 46
32 Model Aviation T REVOLT originated 1992 model could used easily test fly wide variety Electric products simple outline 600square-inch cabin design heavy Fifties Sixties influence has 121/2% thick flat-bottom wing section decades known good flyability employs proven incidence moment arm tail surface area proportions cabin motor mount designs developed easily accommodate unprecedented range motor battery systems room left over entire framework design wood sizes etc selected support intended goals have spacious fuselage motors speed controls radios whatnot could easily installed removed Since would use wide range motors also accommodate wide range motor batteries Because airplane intended test flight vehicle stable comfortable flyermuch like good basic trainer fly well low power systems design lightweight other extreme model strong durable regardless power system fly reasonably longotherwise would practical final requirement finished Electric should have attractive appearance jeopardizing design intent REVOLT evolved throughout 1993 served very well test vehicle Several manufacturers developmental Electric products test flown REVOLTs Another model outfitted telemetry system allowed ground recording inflight information such motor current battery temperature etc Beyond utility REVOLT slowly began emerge terrific sport Electric could readily serve solid basic trainer Its clear could outfit plane lower- cost power system get started easily upgrade advanced power system later trainee learned ROG Rise Off Ground models write hes building two own properly trimmed stable gentle flyer can self-recover adverse attitude fly hands off once have told looks great airplane just all-around nice look fly sometimes November 1994 33 completed REVOLT framework landing gear attached no engine radio weighed 176 ounces Classic lines gentle flight characteristics low-end power Master Airscrewl31 gear drive held motor plate brass straps Seven-cell motor battery has foam fill cabin area Receiver Bottom view fuselage shows landing gear attachment battery servos fit between formers F3A F4A cooling air exits Gear plate has cloth reinforcement forget its original purpose routine flying lower-power end REVOLT works very well Master Airserew geared cobalt 05 motors seven 14 SCR 17 Ah SCRC cells Ive used two 7-cell packs parallel extend flight time higher power end Ive found direct geared 25s 40s 14 18 cells respectively can produce rather spirited flight course anything betweensuch direct geared cobalt ISs Graupner Turbo 700also flies REVOLT very nicely Ive flown both smaller larger power systems intended limits REVOLT has flown weights ranging 52 94 ounces flown sport model typical REVOLT flight times range solid 6-8 minutes lower-power lower-cell-count systems up 14-16 minutes bigger systems flown same way Such flights include taxi takeoff climb out loops touch and-gos just cruisin other simple maneuvers consistent three-channel model As Electric best flying usually accomplished using speed control efficient use battery resourcesto apply high power needed reduced levels word before construction begins plans shown latest version However some photos taken during REVOLT design evolution may show minor structural details differ present plans plan takes precedence photos offer good overall guidance CONSTRUCTION Stab Rudder like begin new model building tail surfaces firstthey simple result quick sense accomplishment Assembly surfaces mostly stralghtforward few special points made Choose wood appropriate purpose Leading trailing edges ribs should medium-firm straight Choose light sheet stab center section elevator rudder no need strong heavy elevator can hinged almost plastic hinges plastic tape illustrated rudder uses pin-type plastic hinges combined rudder linkage connection tall wheel/bearing assembly strong functional design allows easy assembly parts after model completed covered easy disassembly should need arise rudder tail wheel combination free-moving thus eliminating unnecessary load rudder servo Care alignment assembly parts ensures tail wheel tiller slips freely /32 ID aluminum tubing bearing rudder touchy part /s hole tubing must drilled correctly balsa 1Is plywood side plates toughen-up immediate area rudder horn carefully located its mounting screws pass through rudder above below tubing adding clamping strength area results almost direct drive pushrod tail wheel tiller long hinge pin 020 music wire replaces short pins come hinges simplify assembly disassembly Note tail wheel bracket conveniently attached fuselage screws location wheel collar tail wheel strut set allow tiller arm just center float freely aluminum tubing bearing collar/tail-wheel-bracket November1994 35 Rudder/finltail wheel assembly After covering single hinge pin will held fin tape Stablelevator framework Markings stab show rudder positionomitltrim away covering area Wing spar components /16 square balsa spruce staggered lengths optimize strength saving weight Right wing panel under construction D-box construction strong warp-resistant Airfoil 121/2% thick spruce balsa pieces verify accuracy everything looks good OLTI separate pieces reassemble using medium-thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue Apply interface takes up vertical loads tail wheel no significant burden rudder its hinges installation has worked very well feel could effectively used otber models As woodwork just assemble tail structures shown tail pieces done trial fitted sand surfaces round edges shown Carefully drill /32 holes elevator rudder horn machine screws Typical weight tail surfaces before covering 14-15 ounces will increase about 19-20 ounces covering hardware Wing time-honored D-tube structure strong warp resistant means must built warp-free because wont easy remove twists built classic nature structure does employ some refinements assure strength needed light weight everywhere first unusual task assemble spar sets RBVOLTs multipiece spars built /6 square firm balsa spruce staggered lengths uncommon approach results less weight overall high strength its important side benefit assembling spars pieces straightness can assured Cover plan waxed paper pin aluminum straightedge like yardstick Cut individual spar sticks noting upper lower spars have different amounts spruce balsa Make parts bit longer necessary its easier desirable cut off later Begin spar assembly trial-fitting accelerator wood side apply adhesive mating unaccelerated wood side press hold pieces together place against straightedge Place four completed spar assemblies bench alongside other run sanding block themrotating spars get sides edges spar assembly out way wing construction can begin ribs can medium-firm wood planking capstrips light grain Choose firmer sheet TE piecesThe LE strip should cut top edge beveled 38 degrees shown its easy make rectangular LE stock 116 higher shown butt top LE planking against its inside edge appropriate assembly step Precut /6 sheet LE TB planking proper width bit longer plan dimension LE top bottom planking stop midspar allow rib capstrips rest spar top planking sheet width greater bottom width due airfoil curvature Begin wing assembly putting LE TE bottom sheet place over plan allow bit overhang centerline Using plan guide marks straightedge mark rib locations sheet recommend fine-point roller ball pen take care ding wood Glue LB strip sheeting Glue 1/g square TB capstrip place Install center section sheet stopping /16/4 behind spar rear edge location gap will filled later sheeting extend slightly beyond wing centerline will trimmed later Glue bottom /16 x /I6 capstrips place thin CyA Mist LE TB sheeting marked rib locations accelerator Set bottom spar sure its bottom spar place spruce end toward root glue Allow overhang centerline Temporarily set several ribs position root tip over loose spar align itPosition ribs accurately glue LE planking caps TB sheet running thin CyA over interfaces Install remaining ribs Note root rib placed 60 slant inward Try accurately pattern provided sure spar glued bottom planking running some thin CyA interface Cut install shear webs shown omit important step Trial-fit top spar making sure rests properly ribs webs Remove put accelerator inside bottom surface spar apply medium-thick CyA rib notches web tops Press spar place accelerator side down spruce end overhanging centerline slightly Trial-fit top LB planking remove spray accelerator inside Apply medium-thick CyA LB strip top spar surface rib top edges between LB spar Carefully place top sheeting position accelerator side down some root overhang press pin weight place needed TB sheet pieces handled similar fashion Install top capstrips center sheeting noting latter also stopped 3/161/4 behind spar edge Assemble other wing half same waybe sure build right left panel Carve sand LB shape sand both panels finished quality Pay special attention sanding root spar sheet overhang material flush angled root tibsTnal-fit dihedral joint propping up 36 Model Aviation lage assemblyuse square check proper alignment formers Revolt has /16 right thrust built-in Fl assembly place Fuselage sides blend Fl make sheet covering easier inches OL wingtips three point 3/4 inches bench Sand root surfaces needed large flat block get tight fit good endgrain-to-endgrain contact everywhere fit looks good separate panels mix up some Hobbypoxy Formula lightly coat root endgrain Allow adhesive soak 20 30 minutes Mix epoxy apply roots join panels pin pressure Leave assembly undisturbed until epoxy has cured Carefully cut out ribs #1 #2 behind rear spar edges Remove about /16 rib material sawing sanding filing through purposely-left top bottom center sheet gaps Sand file inside spruce spar surfaces clean flat area Cut epoxy plywood dihedral joiner against spruce spars making sure does extend above below Fill space between cut rib ends dihedral joiner using balsa scrap glue wedges joiner between cut rib ends spar top bottom center sheet gaps can now filled scrap sheet sanded Install center TE /s plywood reinforcement medium CyA right over dihedral angle material easily follows shape Sand wing satisfaction preparation covering ready-to-cover wing should weigh 75 8 ounces MonoKoted wing weighs 95 10 ounces wing does exceed personal rule thumb governing wing weight Electrics simple Electric sport wings should weigh 20 ounces per square foot 10% REVOLT wing l0%-15% beyond because can carry some pretty heavy power-system loads TFuselage structure strong combination using wood pieces usual This does make difficult just little work Begin side sheet preparation joining two three-inch-wide /16 straight gralned balsa sheets light firm fuselage side Stack two side blanks use 3-4 small pieces double-stick tape cut sand outline shape Note cut curvature fuselage front bottom side view until called later sure bottom edge straight cut wing dowel holes pushrod exit slots sharpened brass tube can used cookie cutter round holes balsa Separate sides align over plan side view other over phantom side view bottom edge bottom edge pin place Use stralghtedge over plan guide marks roller ball pen simultaneously mark vertical location guidelines two sides Remove sides measure mark horizontal locator lines sheet cabin side braces motor plate rests servo rail rests etc Cut install fuselage side pieces Run large sanding block over pieces smooth equalize Bore wing dowel holes Add 1/4 fuselage side pieces including /4 square hard balsa LG mount strips /s x 1/4 hard cabin side rails edge /8 x 1/4 hatch rest rails flat Sand pieces above Stack fuselage side assemblies sand outlines match Cut Formers F2 birch plywood F3A 1/8 balsa Assemble former F4 Make sure formers equal width correct individual height cut square Mark locations three /8 x /8 cabin floor rails F2 F3A Cut /16 birch plywood landing gear plate shape Begin fuselage assembly cutting right fuselage side parallel back /16 nose right thrust Trim 1/s x 1/4 hatch rest rails back front Trial-fit formers fuselage sides trim needed Rest fuselage side flat glue F2 F3A F4 place use square assure alignment Assemble remaining side formers Put waxed paper plan place fuselage over plan top view pin place cabin area Assemble tail post pieces draw fuselage sides together rear glue post place Pin against plan making sure post perpendicular bench Add 1/16 x 3/ fuselage top bottom crosspieces easily done cutting /16 x 3/4 length slicing half yield two equal-length crosspieces Rubberband-loaded modeling clamps very helpful steps fuselage still pinned place November1994 37 t xi pe RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches Motor size/type 05 40 Number channels Three Flying weight 50-100 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote similar Continued page 40 Convenient hatch pops up hold-down released ArmingLarge air intakes side spinner keep Revoltls switch charging jack also visiblepower system components cool REVOLTIKopski Continued page 37 sand top edges F4 stabLE location make smooth equal Glue /16 X 1/2 plywood crosspiece F4 1/16 sheet aft /16 sheet stab LE Add /16 X /4 top longeron crosspiece capstrips Install 1/g x 3/4 crosspiece base windshield /8 sheet tapered-width crosspiece top nose location Sand across top edges required Add /s x 1/2 triangle-section crosspiece stab LE location Remove assembly board Complete fuselage bottom assembly installing /t x 3/ hard balsa battery-bearer strips between F2 F3A Sand flush fuselage bottom edges glue /16 birch plywood landing gear mount plate place Add bottom surface /16 balsa sheet crossgrain plate back past F4 shown Allow air exits Cut fit install /8 bottom sheet fill between longerons rear Install 1/16 hard sheet over area shown Install bottom 1/16 x 1/4 longeron crosspiece capstrips Trim sand overall required Assemble motor bearer frame over plan remove sand fit fuselage glue place Add three hard ngular-stock pieces underneath bearer frame shown Sand front fuselage edges flat preparation installing front former Cut away 1/8 X 1/4 rear motor plate rear balsa crosspiece temporary brace Assemble Fl four alternating-grain hard /16 sheets Note two thicknesses fit inside fuselage opening two cover full front easiest way to make inside ones fit glue oversize outside ones trim latter size Cut front opening Fl stack glue place Using plan tracing guide mark cut sand fuselage left right side bottom nose curvature Sand bottom Fl smooth curvature Add /16 crossgrain bottom sheeting plywood LG plate forward following forward curvature past Fl easily done applying accelerator sheet mediumthick CyA fuselage pieces Trim sand blend Fl Cut fit install top cabin LE TE balsa wing saddle cross pieces F3B /16 windshield sheet Assemble hatch pieces light grain /s sheet /M plywood install hold-down Cut fit wing dowels remove temporarily Sand fuselage thoroughly fuselage should weigh 60 65 ounces ready cover 65 70 ounces covered MonoKote Assemble landing gear fit fuselage remove Assemble tail wheel bearing strut temporarily install shown remove Its best mark drill holes /16 bit before first insetting #2 x /8 sheet metal screws screws removed put drop thin CyA holes toughen threads Dont reinstall screws before glue has cured RC Equipment Installation Cut servo rails size glue place required servos Make install pushrods choice Temporarily install rudder elevator horns trial fit tail surfaces place using pins hold Make trial fit linkages Remove hardware tail surfaces Install receiver battery wiring harness behind F3A use double-stick Velcro mount receiver battery floor former Coat wood Ambroid first let dry attach Velcro Power System Installation Cut 1/s Lite Ply motor mount plate width needed motor should long enough just slip place between fuselage sides bearersMark mounting hole locations drill /16 bit Position plate bearers locating fore/aft needed motor Hold position using plate guide drill bearers triangular stock long /16 bit Remove plate enlarge existing holes /32 bit clearance redrill bearer holes Remove plate temporarily insert #2 x /2 sheet metal screws bearer holes Remove coat Loaded features affordably priced Hobbicos Quick Field Charger provides ultimate convenience ultimate value well its special features voltmeter jacks 48V/6OV Rx select switch three LED indicators unique voltage boost circuitry kinds ot add-ons would find chargers costing much Get Hobbico Quick Field Charger never again will dead radio batteries keep out air longl free brochure location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 ext 044F Dual fit/I Ptak 5anig DsnE,oO ExcIs,NIR TfloSfl GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PD RRSDO1 SRa,Ee5, ILR18OR-RSD1 40 Model Aviation inued page 46 Hobbico Quick Field Charger theres no need miss minute flying time Designed exclusively charging radio batteries allows totally independent simultaneous charging Rx Tx packs Advanced Delta Peak operation makes fast charging radio batteries safer economical ever no fear overcharging can remove its case itll fit perfectly power panel location field box ting handy charging station radio batteries I4oBBIcoR Quirk FiEld Thurgur 0 Ow Door Admission $300 Tables $1000 Ba October 29 1994 9AM-4PM Static ~jsplsyRegistration Prizes Awarded Setup 7AM-9AM Roswell Air Force Presents 9th Annual ATLANTA MODEL SHOW Gwinnett Flea Market 1-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross GA TON Cre5, ToMeV Over 15000 Square fed euStitar space Table Reservations Info please call Bob Wilkinson t4043gg-6g26 Dan Roasman 1404552-1121 Randy Smith 404553-6408 RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available Synthetic castor blends ____RED MAX 01314919893821736 22420 _____ ____RED MAX 514401008979900807 27560 _____ ____RED MAX 10156710971066980878 32699 _____ ___RED MAX 121618113311001011906 34755 ____ ____RED MAX 151723120611721077965 39021 _____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 2018341284124711461027 43491 _____ ____RED MAX 2519431360132112141088 47920 _____ ____RED MAX 3020701449140812941159 53060 _____ ____RED MAX 4023241627158014521301 63339 _____ ___RED MAX 5025781804175316111443 73618 ____ ____RED MAX 6028311982192517701586 83897 _____ ___RED MAX 6529612073201418511658 89155 ____ SUPERTIGER 3000 FUEL Beatfuel forSuper Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ____ST 3000 7 7 6980878 32699 _____ REDMAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demand customers ___ GAL 1662 1246 1213 1113 997 39395 ____ ____ OTS 1215 912 887 814 729 _____ EL Power easy starting smooth take offs intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected Its phone call away Red Max has power greater consistency cooler running keep engine lasting longer get results 100% REVOLT/Kopski Continued page 40 threads CyA Mark thrustline plate using plan guide sure allow intended right thrust prop shaft emerge centered nose opening Cut needed spacer pieces triangular stock form motor-nesting V block Allow 1/16 foam motor rest tape Trial-fit plate motor resting place verify proper placement remove Cut form motor tie-down straps 016 x 1/4 brass strip suit square pull-down tubes /8 ID brass Mark drill motor tie-down screw holes motor mount plate Glue 2-56 blind nuts plate bottom Trial-fit motor tie-downs plate using 2-56 x 3/4 socket head draw screws Install assembly model verifying thrustline prop center overall clearancesInstall motor battery using snug-fitting plastic foam block fill excess space foam prevents escape cooling air keeps pack place Incoming cooling air intended flow between cell intersections battery cooling Install speed control shown double stick Velcro Install wiring harness/arming switch/charge connector assembly suit Interconnect speed control receiver charge test motor system Covering Remove heavier equipment surface-mounted hardware preparation covering Install iron-on cloth reinforcement over landing gear plate Use household iron paper towel between cloth follow manufacturers heat recommendations Ive used Bondex Mending Tape sort work 25 years Its available sewing departments makes easy inexpensive very strong assembly REVOLTs covered MonoKote light weight coverings will prefer cover individual tail surfaces first assemble fin stab attach entire tail assembly covered fuselage sure leave covering off glue joints will made After covering done reinstall equipment Verify balance shift motor battery needed stay within indicated range Some largest power systems may require some weight added rear fuselage Check out equipment control surface directions throws point youre done like photograph new planes right Theres nothing say except Go fly REVOLT heres hoping enjoy Electric much have odel Aviation X FU Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qis gals No handling charge Freight collect drums deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $450 per carton UPS shipments add $700 per carton hazardous materials fee No hazard tee orders 24 gals shipped motorfreight OTY FUEL ONE 4GAL 24GAL tOGAL 126GAL 54GAL TOTAL ORDERED MIXTURE GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTS Grand will mix custom fuel formula special engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available minimum quantities gallon Call prices items Also special 2cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market Boat fuel regular price plus 50. ES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE PLEASE PRINT /STREET ISTATE/ZIP TYPE AND NO 9RATION DATE Total money back guarantee completely satisfied 8/94
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 40, 46
32 Model Aviation T REVOLT originated 1992 model could used easily test fly wide variety Electric products simple outline 600square-inch cabin design heavy Fifties Sixties influence has 121/2% thick flat-bottom wing section decades known good flyability employs proven incidence moment arm tail surface area proportions cabin motor mount designs developed easily accommodate unprecedented range motor battery systems room left over entire framework design wood sizes etc selected support intended goals have spacious fuselage motors speed controls radios whatnot could easily installed removed Since would use wide range motors also accommodate wide range motor batteries Because airplane intended test flight vehicle stable comfortable flyermuch like good basic trainer fly well low power systems design lightweight other extreme model strong durable regardless power system fly reasonably longotherwise would practical final requirement finished Electric should have attractive appearance jeopardizing design intent REVOLT evolved throughout 1993 served very well test vehicle Several manufacturers developmental Electric products test flown REVOLTs Another model outfitted telemetry system allowed ground recording inflight information such motor current battery temperature etc Beyond utility REVOLT slowly began emerge terrific sport Electric could readily serve solid basic trainer Its clear could outfit plane lower- cost power system get started easily upgrade advanced power system later trainee learned ROG Rise Off Ground models write hes building two own properly trimmed stable gentle flyer can self-recover adverse attitude fly hands off once have told looks great airplane just all-around nice look fly sometimes November 1994 33 completed REVOLT framework landing gear attached no engine radio weighed 176 ounces Classic lines gentle flight characteristics low-end power Master Airscrewl31 gear drive held motor plate brass straps Seven-cell motor battery has foam fill cabin area Receiver Bottom view fuselage shows landing gear attachment battery servos fit between formers F3A F4A cooling air exits Gear plate has cloth reinforcement forget its original purpose routine flying lower-power end REVOLT works very well Master Airserew geared cobalt 05 motors seven 14 SCR 17 Ah SCRC cells Ive used two 7-cell packs parallel extend flight time higher power end Ive found direct geared 25s 40s 14 18 cells respectively can produce rather spirited flight course anything betweensuch direct geared cobalt ISs Graupner Turbo 700also flies REVOLT very nicely Ive flown both smaller larger power systems intended limits REVOLT has flown weights ranging 52 94 ounces flown sport model typical REVOLT flight times range solid 6-8 minutes lower-power lower-cell-count systems up 14-16 minutes bigger systems flown same way Such flights include taxi takeoff climb out loops touch and-gos just cruisin other simple maneuvers consistent three-channel model As Electric best flying usually accomplished using speed control efficient use battery resourcesto apply high power needed reduced levels word before construction begins plans shown latest version However some photos taken during REVOLT design evolution may show minor structural details differ present plans plan takes precedence photos offer good overall guidance CONSTRUCTION Stab Rudder like begin new model building tail surfaces firstthey simple result quick sense accomplishment Assembly surfaces mostly stralghtforward few special points made Choose wood appropriate purpose Leading trailing edges ribs should medium-firm straight Choose light sheet stab center section elevator rudder no need strong heavy elevator can hinged almost plastic hinges plastic tape illustrated rudder uses pin-type plastic hinges combined rudder linkage connection tall wheel/bearing assembly strong functional design allows easy assembly parts after model completed covered easy disassembly should need arise rudder tail wheel combination free-moving thus eliminating unnecessary load rudder servo Care alignment assembly parts ensures tail wheel tiller slips freely /32 ID aluminum tubing bearing rudder touchy part /s hole tubing must drilled correctly balsa 1Is plywood side plates toughen-up immediate area rudder horn carefully located its mounting screws pass through rudder above below tubing adding clamping strength area results almost direct drive pushrod tail wheel tiller long hinge pin 020 music wire replaces short pins come hinges simplify assembly disassembly Note tail wheel bracket conveniently attached fuselage screws location wheel collar tail wheel strut set allow tiller arm just center float freely aluminum tubing bearing collar/tail-wheel-bracket November1994 35 Rudder/finltail wheel assembly After covering single hinge pin will held fin tape Stablelevator framework Markings stab show rudder positionomitltrim away covering area Wing spar components /16 square balsa spruce staggered lengths optimize strength saving weight Right wing panel under construction D-box construction strong warp-resistant Airfoil 121/2% thick spruce balsa pieces verify accuracy everything looks good OLTI separate pieces reassemble using medium-thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue Apply interface takes up vertical loads tail wheel no significant burden rudder its hinges installation has worked very well feel could effectively used otber models As woodwork just assemble tail structures shown tail pieces done trial fitted sand surfaces round edges shown Carefully drill /32 holes elevator rudder horn machine screws Typical weight tail surfaces before covering 14-15 ounces will increase about 19-20 ounces covering hardware Wing time-honored D-tube structure strong warp resistant means must built warp-free because wont easy remove twists built classic nature structure does employ some refinements assure strength needed light weight everywhere first unusual task assemble spar sets RBVOLTs multipiece spars built /6 square firm balsa spruce staggered lengths uncommon approach results less weight overall high strength its important side benefit assembling spars pieces straightness can assured Cover plan waxed paper pin aluminum straightedge like yardstick Cut individual spar sticks noting upper lower spars have different amounts spruce balsa Make parts bit longer necessary its easier desirable cut off later Begin spar assembly trial-fitting accelerator wood side apply adhesive mating unaccelerated wood side press hold pieces together place against straightedge Place four completed spar assemblies bench alongside other run sanding block themrotating spars get sides edges spar assembly out way wing construction can begin ribs can medium-firm wood planking capstrips light grain Choose firmer sheet TE piecesThe LE strip should cut top edge beveled 38 degrees shown its easy make rectangular LE stock 116 higher shown butt top LE planking against its inside edge appropriate assembly step Precut /6 sheet LE TB planking proper width bit longer plan dimension LE top bottom planking stop midspar allow rib capstrips rest spar top planking sheet width greater bottom width due airfoil curvature Begin wing assembly putting LE TE bottom sheet place over plan allow bit overhang centerline Using plan guide marks straightedge mark rib locations sheet recommend fine-point roller ball pen take care ding wood Glue LB strip sheeting Glue 1/g square TB capstrip place Install center section sheet stopping /16/4 behind spar rear edge location gap will filled later sheeting extend slightly beyond wing centerline will trimmed later Glue bottom /16 x /I6 capstrips place thin CyA Mist LE TB sheeting marked rib locations accelerator Set bottom spar sure its bottom spar place spruce end toward root glue Allow overhang centerline Temporarily set several ribs position root tip over loose spar align itPosition ribs accurately glue LE planking caps TB sheet running thin CyA over interfaces Install remaining ribs Note root rib placed 60 slant inward Try accurately pattern provided sure spar glued bottom planking running some thin CyA interface Cut install shear webs shown omit important step Trial-fit top spar making sure rests properly ribs webs Remove put accelerator inside bottom surface spar apply medium-thick CyA rib notches web tops Press spar place accelerator side down spruce end overhanging centerline slightly Trial-fit top LB planking remove spray accelerator inside Apply medium-thick CyA LB strip top spar surface rib top edges between LB spar Carefully place top sheeting position accelerator side down some root overhang press pin weight place needed TB sheet pieces handled similar fashion Install top capstrips center sheeting noting latter also stopped 3/161/4 behind spar edge Assemble other wing half same waybe sure build right left panel Carve sand LB shape sand both panels finished quality Pay special attention sanding root spar sheet overhang material flush angled root tibsTnal-fit dihedral joint propping up 36 Model Aviation lage assemblyuse square check proper alignment formers Revolt has /16 right thrust built-in Fl assembly place Fuselage sides blend Fl make sheet covering easier inches OL wingtips three point 3/4 inches bench Sand root surfaces needed large flat block get tight fit good endgrain-to-endgrain contact everywhere fit looks good separate panels mix up some Hobbypoxy Formula lightly coat root endgrain Allow adhesive soak 20 30 minutes Mix epoxy apply roots join panels pin pressure Leave assembly undisturbed until epoxy has cured Carefully cut out ribs #1 #2 behind rear spar edges Remove about /16 rib material sawing sanding filing through purposely-left top bottom center sheet gaps Sand file inside spruce spar surfaces clean flat area Cut epoxy plywood dihedral joiner against spruce spars making sure does extend above below Fill space between cut rib ends dihedral joiner using balsa scrap glue wedges joiner between cut rib ends spar top bottom center sheet gaps can now filled scrap sheet sanded Install center TE /s plywood reinforcement medium CyA right over dihedral angle material easily follows shape Sand wing satisfaction preparation covering ready-to-cover wing should weigh 75 8 ounces MonoKoted wing weighs 95 10 ounces wing does exceed personal rule thumb governing wing weight Electrics simple Electric sport wings should weigh 20 ounces per square foot 10% REVOLT wing l0%-15% beyond because can carry some pretty heavy power-system loads TFuselage structure strong combination using wood pieces usual This does make difficult just little work Begin side sheet preparation joining two three-inch-wide /16 straight gralned balsa sheets light firm fuselage side Stack two side blanks use 3-4 small pieces double-stick tape cut sand outline shape Note cut curvature fuselage front bottom side view until called later sure bottom edge straight cut wing dowel holes pushrod exit slots sharpened brass tube can used cookie cutter round holes balsa Separate sides align over plan side view other over phantom side view bottom edge bottom edge pin place Use stralghtedge over plan guide marks roller ball pen simultaneously mark vertical location guidelines two sides Remove sides measure mark horizontal locator lines sheet cabin side braces motor plate rests servo rail rests etc Cut install fuselage side pieces Run large sanding block over pieces smooth equalize Bore wing dowel holes Add 1/4 fuselage side pieces including /4 square hard balsa LG mount strips /s x 1/4 hard cabin side rails edge /8 x 1/4 hatch rest rails flat Sand pieces above Stack fuselage side assemblies sand outlines match Cut Formers F2 birch plywood F3A 1/8 balsa Assemble former F4 Make sure formers equal width correct individual height cut square Mark locations three /8 x /8 cabin floor rails F2 F3A Cut /16 birch plywood landing gear plate shape Begin fuselage assembly cutting right fuselage side parallel back /16 nose right thrust Trim 1/s x 1/4 hatch rest rails back front Trial-fit formers fuselage sides trim needed Rest fuselage side flat glue F2 F3A F4 place use square assure alignment Assemble remaining side formers Put waxed paper plan place fuselage over plan top view pin place cabin area Assemble tail post pieces draw fuselage sides together rear glue post place Pin against plan making sure post perpendicular bench Add 1/16 x 3/ fuselage top bottom crosspieces easily done cutting /16 x 3/4 length slicing half yield two equal-length crosspieces Rubberband-loaded modeling clamps very helpful steps fuselage still pinned place November1994 37 t xi pe RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches Motor size/type 05 40 Number channels Three Flying weight 50-100 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote similar Continued page 40 Convenient hatch pops up hold-down released ArmingLarge air intakes side spinner keep Revoltls switch charging jack also visiblepower system components cool REVOLTIKopski Continued page 37 sand top edges F4 stabLE location make smooth equal Glue /16 X 1/2 plywood crosspiece F4 1/16 sheet aft /16 sheet stab LE Add /16 X /4 top longeron crosspiece capstrips Install 1/g x 3/4 crosspiece base windshield /8 sheet tapered-width crosspiece top nose location Sand across top edges required Add /s x 1/2 triangle-section crosspiece stab LE location Remove assembly board Complete fuselage bottom assembly installing /t x 3/ hard balsa battery-bearer strips between F2 F3A Sand flush fuselage bottom edges glue /16 birch plywood landing gear mount plate place Add bottom surface /16 balsa sheet crossgrain plate back past F4 shown Allow air exits Cut fit install /8 bottom sheet fill between longerons rear Install 1/16 hard sheet over area shown Install bottom 1/16 x 1/4 longeron crosspiece capstrips Trim sand overall required Assemble motor bearer frame over plan remove sand fit fuselage glue place Add three hard ngular-stock pieces underneath bearer frame shown Sand front fuselage edges flat preparation installing front former Cut away 1/8 X 1/4 rear motor plate rear balsa crosspiece temporary brace Assemble Fl four alternating-grain hard /16 sheets Note two thicknesses fit inside fuselage opening two cover full front easiest way to make inside ones fit glue oversize outside ones trim latter size Cut front opening Fl stack glue place Using plan tracing guide mark cut sand fuselage left right side bottom nose curvature Sand bottom Fl smooth curvature Add /16 crossgrain bottom sheeting plywood LG plate forward following forward curvature past Fl easily done applying accelerator sheet mediumthick CyA fuselage pieces Trim sand blend Fl Cut fit install top cabin LE TE balsa wing saddle cross pieces F3B /16 windshield sheet Assemble hatch pieces light grain /s sheet /M plywood install hold-down Cut fit wing dowels remove temporarily Sand fuselage thoroughly fuselage should weigh 60 65 ounces ready cover 65 70 ounces covered MonoKote Assemble landing gear fit fuselage remove Assemble tail wheel bearing strut temporarily install shown remove Its best mark drill holes /16 bit before first insetting #2 x /8 sheet metal screws screws removed put drop thin CyA holes toughen threads Dont reinstall screws before glue has cured RC Equipment Installation Cut servo rails size glue place required servos Make install pushrods choice Temporarily install rudder elevator horns trial fit tail surfaces place using pins hold Make trial fit linkages Remove hardware tail surfaces Install receiver battery wiring harness behind F3A use double-stick Velcro mount receiver battery floor former Coat wood Ambroid first let dry attach Velcro Power System Installation Cut 1/s Lite Ply motor mount plate width needed motor should long enough just slip place between fuselage sides bearersMark mounting hole locations drill /16 bit Position plate bearers locating fore/aft needed motor Hold position using plate guide drill bearers triangular stock long /16 bit Remove plate enlarge existing holes /32 bit clearance redrill bearer holes Remove plate temporarily insert #2 x /2 sheet metal screws bearer holes Remove coat Loaded features affordably priced Hobbicos Quick Field Charger provides ultimate convenience ultimate value well its special features voltmeter jacks 48V/6OV Rx select switch three LED indicators unique voltage boost circuitry kinds ot add-ons would find chargers costing much Get Hobbico Quick Field Charger never again will dead radio batteries keep out air longl free brochure location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 ext 044F Dual fit/I Ptak 5anig DsnE,oO ExcIs,NIR TfloSfl GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PD RRSDO1 SRa,Ee5, ILR18OR-RSD1 40 Model Aviation inued page 46 Hobbico Quick Field Charger theres no need miss minute flying time Designed exclusively charging radio batteries allows totally independent simultaneous charging Rx Tx packs Advanced Delta Peak operation makes fast charging radio batteries safer economical ever no fear overcharging can remove its case itll fit perfectly power panel location field box ting handy charging station radio batteries I4oBBIcoR Quirk FiEld Thurgur 0 Ow Door Admission $300 Tables $1000 Ba October 29 1994 9AM-4PM Static ~jsplsyRegistration Prizes Awarded Setup 7AM-9AM Roswell Air Force Presents 9th Annual ATLANTA MODEL SHOW Gwinnett Flea Market 1-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross GA TON Cre5, ToMeV Over 15000 Square fed euStitar space Table Reservations Info please call Bob Wilkinson t4043gg-6g26 Dan Roasman 1404552-1121 Randy Smith 404553-6408 RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available Synthetic castor blends ____RED MAX 01314919893821736 22420 _____ ____RED MAX 514401008979900807 27560 _____ ____RED MAX 10156710971066980878 32699 _____ ___RED MAX 121618113311001011906 34755 ____ ____RED MAX 151723120611721077965 39021 _____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 2018341284124711461027 43491 _____ ____RED MAX 2519431360132112141088 47920 _____ ____RED MAX 3020701449140812941159 53060 _____ ____RED MAX 4023241627158014521301 63339 _____ ___RED MAX 5025781804175316111443 73618 ____ ____RED MAX 6028311982192517701586 83897 _____ ___RED MAX 6529612073201418511658 89155 ____ SUPERTIGER 3000 FUEL Beatfuel forSuper Tiger 2000 -4000 engines ____ST 3000 7 7 6980878 32699 _____ REDMAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel back list popular demand customers ___ GAL 1662 1246 1213 1113 997 39395 ____ ____ OTS 1215 912 887 814 729 _____ EL Power easy starting smooth take offs intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected Its phone call away Red Max has power greater consistency cooler running keep engine lasting longer get results 100% REVOLT/Kopski Continued page 40 threads CyA Mark thrustline plate using plan guide sure allow intended right thrust prop shaft emerge centered nose opening Cut needed spacer pieces triangular stock form motor-nesting V block Allow 1/16 foam motor rest tape Trial-fit plate motor resting place verify proper placement remove Cut form motor tie-down straps 016 x 1/4 brass strip suit square pull-down tubes /8 ID brass Mark drill motor tie-down screw holes motor mount plate Glue 2-56 blind nuts plate bottom Trial-fit motor tie-downs plate using 2-56 x 3/4 socket head draw screws Install assembly model verifying thrustline prop center overall clearancesInstall motor battery using snug-fitting plastic foam block fill excess space foam prevents escape cooling air keeps pack place Incoming cooling air intended flow between cell intersections battery cooling Install speed control shown double stick Velcro Install wiring harness/arming switch/charge connector assembly suit Interconnect speed control receiver charge test motor system Covering Remove heavier equipment surface-mounted hardware preparation covering Install iron-on cloth reinforcement over landing gear plate Use household iron paper towel between cloth follow manufacturers heat recommendations Ive used Bondex Mending Tape sort work 25 years Its available sewing departments makes easy inexpensive very strong assembly REVOLTs covered MonoKote light weight coverings will prefer cover individual tail surfaces first assemble fin stab attach entire tail assembly covered fuselage sure leave covering off glue joints will made After covering done reinstall equipment Verify balance shift motor battery needed stay within indicated range Some largest power systems may require some weight added rear fuselage Check out equipment control surface directions throws point youre done like photograph new planes right Theres nothing say except Go fly REVOLT heres hoping enjoy Electric much have odel Aviation X FU Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN QTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qis gals No handling charge Freight collect drums deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $450 per carton UPS shipments add $700 per carton hazardous materials fee No hazard tee orders 24 gals shipped motorfreight OTY FUEL ONE 4GAL 24GAL tOGAL 126GAL 54GAL TOTAL ORDERED MIXTURE GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTS Grand will mix custom fuel formula special engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available minimum quantities gallon Call prices items Also special 2cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market Boat fuel regular price plus 50. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/11
Page Numbers: 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 40, 46
32 Model Aviation T REVOLT originated 1992 model could used easily test fly wide variety Electric products simple outline 600square-inch cabin design heavy Fifties Sixties influence has 121/2% thick flat-bottom wing section decades known good flyability employs proven incidence moment arm tail surface area proportions cabin motor mount designs developed easily accommodate unprecedented range motor battery systems room left over entire framework design wood sizes etc selected support intended goals have spacious fuselage motors speed controls radios whatnot could easily installed removed Since would use wide range motors also accommodate wide range motor batteries Because airplane intended test flight vehicle stable comfortable flyermuch like good basic trainer fly well low power systems design lightweight other extreme model strong durable regardless power system fly reasonably longotherwise would practical final requirement finished Electric should have attractive appearance jeopardizing design intent REVOLT evolved throughout 1993 served very well test vehicle Several manufacturers developmental Electric products test flown REVOLTs Another model outfitted telemetry system allowed ground recording inflight information such motor current battery temperature etc Beyond utility REVOLT slowly began emerge terrific sport Electric could readily serve solid basic trainer Its clear could outfit plane lower- cost power system get started easily upgrade advanced power system later trainee learned ROG Rise Off Ground models write hes building two own properly trimmed stable gentle flyer can self-recover adverse attitude fly hands off once have told looks great airplane just all-around nice look fly sometimes November 1994 33 completed REVOLT framework landing gear attached no engine radio weighed 176 ounces Classic lines gentle flight characteristics low-end power Master Airscrewl31 gear drive held motor plate brass straps Seven-cell motor battery has foam fill cabin area Receiver Bottom view fuselage shows landing gear attachment battery servos fit between formers F3A F4A cooling air exits Gear plate has cloth reinforcement forget its original purpose routine flying lower-power end REVOLT works very well Master Airserew geared cobalt 05 motors seven 14 SCR 17 Ah SCRC cells Ive used two 7-cell packs parallel extend flight time higher power end Ive found direct geared 25s 40s 14 18 cells respectively can produce rather spirited flight course anything betweensuch direct geared cobalt ISs Graupner Turbo 700also flies REVOLT very nicely Ive flown both smaller larger power systems intended limits REVOLT has flown weights ranging 52 94 ounces flown sport model typical REVOLT flight times range solid 6-8 minutes lower-power lower-cell-count systems up 14-16 minutes bigger systems flown same way Such flights include taxi takeoff climb out loops touch and-gos just cruisin other simple maneuvers consistent three-channel model As Electric best flying usually accomplished using speed control efficient use battery resourcesto apply high power needed reduced levels word before construction begins plans shown latest version However some photos taken during REVOLT design evolution may show minor structural details differ present plans plan takes precedence photos offer good overall guidance CONSTRUCTION Stab Rudder like begin new model building tail surfaces firstthey simple result quick sense accomplishment Assembly surfaces mostly stralghtforward few special points made Choose wood appropriate purpose Leading trailing edges ribs should medium-firm straight Choose light sheet stab center section elevator rudder no need strong heavy elevator can hinged almost plastic hinges plastic tape illustrated rudder uses pin-type plastic hinges combined rudder linkage connection tall wheel/bearing assembly strong functional design allows easy assembly parts after model completed covered easy disassembly should need arise rudder tail wheel combination free-moving thus eliminating unnecessary load rudder servo Care alignment assembly parts ensures tail wheel tiller slips freely /32 ID aluminum tubing bearing rudder touchy part /s hole tubing must drilled correctly balsa 1Is plywood side plates toughen-up immediate area rudder horn carefully located its mounting screws pass through rudder above below tubing adding clamping strength area results almost direct drive pushrod tail wheel tiller long hinge pin 020 music wire replaces short pins come hinges simplify assembly disassembly Note tail wheel bracket conveniently attached fuselage screws location wheel collar tail wheel strut set allow tiller arm just center float freely aluminum tubing bearing collar/tail-wheel-bracket November1994 35 Rudder/finltail wheel assembly After covering single hinge pin will held fin tape Stablelevator framework Markings stab show rudder positionomitltrim away covering area Wing spar components /16 square balsa spruce staggered lengths optimize strength saving weight Right wing panel under construction D-box construction strong warp-resistant Airfoil 121/2% thick spruce balsa pieces verify accuracy everything looks good OLTI separate pieces reassemble using medium-thick cyanoacrylate CyA glue Apply interface takes up vertical loads tail wheel no significant burden rudder its hinges installation has worked very well feel could effectively used otber models As woodwork just assemble tail structures shown tail pieces done trial fitted sand surfaces round edges shown Carefully drill /32 holes elevator rudder horn machine screws Typical weight tail surfaces before covering 14-15 ounces will increase about 19-20 ounces covering hardware Wing time-honored D-tube structure strong warp resistant means must built warp-free because wont easy remove twists built classic nature structure does employ some refinements assure strength needed light weight everywhere first unusual task assemble spar sets RBVOLTs multipiece spars built /6 square firm balsa spruce staggered lengths uncommon approach results less weight overall high strength its important side benefit assembling spars pieces straightness can assured Cover plan waxed paper pin aluminum straightedge like yardstick Cut individual spar sticks noting upper lower spars have different amounts spruce balsa Make parts bit longer necessary its easier desirable cut off later Begin spar assembly trial-fitting accelerator wood side apply adhesive mating unaccelerated wood side press hold pieces together place against straightedge Place four completed spar assemblies bench alongside other run sanding block themrotating spars get sides edges spar assembly out way wing construction can begin ribs can medium-firm wood planking capstrips light grain Choose firmer sheet TE piecesThe LE strip should cut top edge beveled 38 degrees shown its easy make rectangular LE stock 116 higher shown butt top LE planking against its inside edge appropriate assembly step Precut /6 sheet LE TB planking proper width bit longer plan dimension LE top bottom planking stop midspar allow rib capstrips rest spar top planking sheet width greater bottom width due airfoil curvature Begin wing assembly putting LE TE bottom sheet place over plan allow bit overhang centerline Using plan guide marks straightedge mark rib locations sheet recommend fine-point roller ball pen take care ding wood Glue LB strip sheeting Glue 1/g square TB capstrip place Install center section sheet stopping /16/4 behind spar rear edge location gap will filled later sheeting extend slightly beyond wing centerline will trimmed later Glue bottom /16 x /I6 capstrips place thin CyA Mist LE TB sheeting marked rib locations accelerator Set bottom spar sure its bottom spar place spruce end toward root glue Allow overhang centerline Temporarily set several ribs position root tip over loose spar align itPosition ribs accurately glue LE planking caps TB sheet running thin CyA over interfaces Install remaining ribs Note root rib placed 60 slant inward Try accurately pattern provided sure spar glued bottom planking running some thin CyA interface Cut install shear webs shown omit important step Trial-fit top spar making sure rests properly ribs webs Remove put accelerator inside bottom surface spar apply medium-thick CyA rib notches web tops Press spar place accelerator side down spruce end overhanging centerline slightly Trial-fit top LB planking remove spray accelerator inside Apply medium-thick CyA LB strip top spar surface rib top edges between LB spar Carefully place top sheeting position accelerator side down some root overhang press pin weight place needed TB sheet pieces handled similar fashion Install top capstrips center sheeting noting latter also stopped 3/161/4 behind spar edge Assemble other wing half same waybe sure build right left panel Carve sand LB shape sand both panels finished quality Pay special attention sanding root spar sheet overhang material flush angled root tibsTnal-fit dihedral joint propping up 36 Model Aviation lage assemblyuse square check proper alignment formers Revolt has /16 right thrust built-in Fl assembly place Fuselage sides blend Fl make sheet covering easier inches OL wingtips three point 3/4 inches bench Sand root surfaces needed large flat block get tight fit good endgrain-to-endgrain contact everywhere fit looks good separate panels mix up some Hobbypoxy Formula lightly coat root endgrain Allow adhesive soak 20 30 minutes Mix epoxy apply roots join panels pin pressure Leave assembly undisturbed until epoxy has cured Carefully cut out ribs #1 #2 behind rear spar edges Remove about /16 rib material sawing sanding filing through purposely-left top bottom center sheet gaps Sand file inside spruce spar surfaces clean flat area Cut epoxy plywood dihedral joiner against spruce spars making sure does extend above below Fill space between cut rib ends dihedral joiner using balsa scrap glue wedges joiner between cut rib ends spar top bottom center sheet gaps can now filled scrap sheet sanded Install center TE /s plywood reinforcement medium CyA right over dihedral angle material easily follows shape Sand wing satisfaction preparation covering ready-to-cover wing should weigh 75 8 ounces MonoKoted wing weighs 95 10 ounces wing does exceed personal rule thumb governing wing weight Electrics simple Electric sport wings should weigh 20 ounces per square foot 10% REVOLT wing l0%-15% beyond because can carry some pretty heavy power-system loads TFuselage structure strong combination using wood pieces usual This does make difficult just little work Begin side sheet preparation joining two three-inch-wide /16 straight gralned balsa sheets light firm fuselage side Stack two side blanks use 3-4 small pieces double-stick tape cut sand outline shape Note cut curvature fuselage front bottom side view until called later sure bottom edge straight cut wing dowel holes pushrod exit slots sharpened brass tube can used cookie cutter round holes balsa Separate sides align over plan side view other over phantom side view bottom edge bottom edge pin place Use stralghtedge over plan guide marks roller ball pen simultaneously mark vertical location guidelines two sides Remove sides measure mark horizontal locator lines sheet cabin side braces motor plate rests servo rail rests etc Cut install fuselage side pieces Run large sanding block over pieces smooth equalize Bore wing dowel holes Add 1/4 fuselage side pieces including /4 square hard balsa LG mount strips /s x 1/4 hard cabin side rails edge /8 x 1/4 hatch rest rails flat Sand pieces above Stack fuselage side assemblies sand outlines match Cut Formers F2 birch plywood F3A 1/8 balsa Assemble former F4 Make sure formers equal width correct individual height cut square Mark locations three /8 x /8 cabin floor rails F2 F3A Cut /16 birch plywood landing gear plate shape Begin fuselage assembly cutting right fuselage side parallel back /16 nose right thrust Trim 1/s x 1/4 hatch rest rails back front Trial-fit formers fuselage sides trim needed Rest fuselage side flat glue F2 F3A F4 place use square assure alignment Assemble remaining side formers Put waxed paper plan place fuselage over plan top view pin place cabin area Assemble tail post pieces draw fuselage sides together rear glue post place Pin against plan making sure post perpendicular bench Add 1/16 x 3/ fuselage top bottom crosspieces easily done cutting /16 x 3/4 length slicing half yield two equal-length crosspieces Rubberband-loaded modeling clamps very helpful steps fuselage still pinned place November1994 37 t xi pe RO Electric sport/trainer Wingspan 60 inches Motor size/type 05 40 Number channels Three Flying weight 50-100 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish MonoKote similar Continued page 40 Convenient hatch pops up hold-down released ArmingLarge air intakes side spinner keep Revoltls switch charging jack also visiblepower system components cool REVOLTIKopski Continued page 37 sand top edges F4 stabLE location make smooth equal Glue /16 X 1/2 plywood crosspiece F4 1/16 sheet aft /16 sheet stab LE Add /16 X /4 top longeron crosspiece capstrips Install 1/g x 3/4 crosspiece base windshield /8 sheet tapered-width crosspiece top nose location Sand across top edges required Add /s x 1/2 triangle-section crosspiece stab LE location Remove assembly board Complete fuselage bottom assembly installing /t x 3/ hard balsa battery-bearer strips between F2 F3A Sand flush fuselage bottom edges glue /16 birch plywood landing gear mount plate place Add bottom surface /16 balsa sheet crossgrain plate back past F4 shown Allow air exits Cut fit install /8 bottom sheet fill between longerons rear Install 1/16 hard sheet over area shown Install bottom 1/16 x 1/4 longeron crosspiece capstrips Trim sand overall required Assemble motor bearer frame over plan remove sand fit fuselage glue place Add three hard ngular-stock pieces underneath bearer frame shown Sand front fuselage edges flat preparation installing front former Cut away 1/8 X 1/4 rear motor plate rear balsa crosspiece temporary brace Assemble Fl four alternating-grain hard /16 sheets Note two thicknesses fit inside fuselage opening two cover full front easiest way to make inside ones fit glue oversize outside ones trim latter size Cut front opening Fl stack glue place Using plan tracing guide mark cut sand fuselage left right side bottom nose curvature Sand bottom Fl smooth curvature Add /16 crossgrain bottom sheeting plywood LG plate forward following forward curvature past Fl easily done applying accelerator sheet mediumthick CyA fuselage pieces Trim sand blend Fl Cut fit install top cabin LE TE balsa wing saddle cross pieces F3B /16 windshield sheet Assemble hatch pieces light grain /s sheet /M plywood install hold-down Cut fit wing dowels remove temporarily Sand fuselage thoroughly fuselage should weigh 60 65 ounces ready cover 65 70 ounces covered MonoKote Assemble landing gear fit fuselage remove Assemble tail wheel bearing strut temporarily install shown remove Its best mark drill holes /16 bit before first insetting #2 x /8 sheet metal screws screws removed put drop thin CyA holes toughen threads Dont reinstall screws before glue has cured RC Equipment Installation Cut servo rails size glue place required servos Make install pushrods choice Temporarily install rudder elevator horns trial fit tail surfaces place using pins hold Make trial fit linkages Remove hardware tail surfaces Install receiver battery wiring harness behind F3A use double-stick Velcro mount receiver battery floor former Coat wood Ambroid first let dry attach Velcro Power System Installation Cut 1/s Lite Ply motor mount plate width needed motor should long enough just slip place between fuselage sides bearersMark mounting hole locations drill /16 bit Position plate bearers locating fore/aft needed motor Hold position using plate guide drill bearers triangular stock long /16 bit Remove plate enlarge existing holes /32 bit clearance redrill bearer holes Remove plate temporarily insert #2 x /2 sheet metal screws bearer holes Remove coat Loaded features affordably priced Hobbicos Quick Field Charger provides ultimate convenience ultimate value well its special features voltmeter jacks 48V/6OV Rx select switch three LED indicators unique voltage boost circuitry kinds ot add-ons would find chargers costing much Get Hobbico Quick Field Charger never again will dead radio batteries keep out air longl free brochure location dealer nearest please call 1-800-682-8948 ext 044F Dual fit/I Ptak 5anig DsnE,oO ExcIs,NIR TfloSfl GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PD RRSDO1 SRa,Ee5, ILR18OR-RSD1 40 Model Aviation inued page 46 Hobbico Quick Field Charger theres no need miss minute flying time Designed exclusively charging radio batteries allows totally independent simultaneous charging Rx Tx packs Advanced Delta Peak operation makes fast charging radio batteries safer economical ever no fear overcharging can remove its case itll fit perfectly power panel location field box ting handy charging station radio batteries I4oBBIcoR Quirk FiEld Thurgur 0 Ow Door Admission $300 Tables $1000 Ba October 29 1994 9AM-4PM Static ~jsplsyRegistration Prizes Awarded Setup 7AM-9AM Roswell Air Force Presents 9th Annual ATLANTA MODEL SHOW Gwinnett Flea Market 1-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross GA TON Cre5, ToMeV Over 15000 Square fed euStitar space Table Reservations Info please call Bob Wilkinson t4043gg-6g26 Dan Roasman 1404552-1121 Randy Smith 404553-6408 RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available Synthetic castor blends ____RED MAX 01314919893821736 22420 _____ ____RED MAX 514401008979900807 27560 _____ ____RED MAX 10156710971066980878 32699 _____ ___RED MAX 121618113311001011906 34755 ____ ____RED MAX 151723120611721077965 39021 _____ RED MAX RACING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ____RED MAX 2018341284124711461027 43491 _____ ____RED 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