UBBER5CflLE Allan Schanzle FOR RC plane rings cashiers beD must 10 rubber-powered scale kits sold kids aged 5 95 Yet seldom see kids models maybe thats because choice kit beyond individuals building skills such design require considerable experience trim successful flight Whatever reason hope time finish reading article chances success rubber powered scale kits will significantly increased Since will talk about kits majority information presented directed sport flier truly competitive-minded individual seldom builds kits usually designs own models already familiar tricks rubber power Con sequently lets define successful rubberpowered scale kit can expected fly least 30 seconds assistance thermals buoyant air other point should emphasized definition scale seldom ever will find scale structure mass-produced rubber kit outlines same plane will vary manufacturer manufacturer cases however felt models referenced easily recognizable replicas full-scale aircraft Ive known years real secret success rubber power obtain magical combination prop rubber given aerodynamic confignration impe tus experimentation occurred recently abundance rubber-scale activity emerged Washington DC area Through trial error method95% error group has become recognized some best rubber scale modelers country last four years AMA outdoor rubber-scale champion has come ranks DC Maxecuters Grand National Champion Flying Aces Club Nationals also comes group fliers Weve learned tricks rubber scale some models still defy current skills thats what makes hobby funthe challenge always doing little better before compete against yourself currently active rubber scale few non-scale beginners kits will mentioned tide over teething period rubber power addition some suggestions will made concerning techniques getting out rubber model Finally list manufacturers carry items interest rubber scale given end article would strongiy suggest sending off catalogs see exactly what available Non-Scale Rubber Kitz several simple stick-fuselage models performance will astound models properly trimmed Peck Polymer ROG great flying model built evening last years Nats changes incorporated use different piece rubber motor twist supplied plastic prop vary pitch Flights 55 60 seconds repeated time after time humid 8 pm air 16-in loop 3/32 FAI rubber total length rubber strip 32 amount motor may seem excessively long 10-in model sure does allow heck lot winds put motor used 100 16-tel winder turns 1600 turns motor Another great flier Sigs Cub son Chris built 10 minor modifications 9 -in plastic prop two loops ofi FAI rubber 46 long total length 184 flights 1 min 20 sec can repeated time time again dead calm air motor wound 140 16-to-i winder turns 2240 turns can put motor 16-tel winder torque resulting winds just incompatible 16tel gear ratio Lets consider now some intermediate rubber kits incorporate built up fuselage abundance scale-like appearance such Sigs Cabinair kit FF-20 Customair kit FF-26 have seen both fly quite well built exactly shown kit Consider now Guillows Arrowkit 702 example intermediate rubber-powered trainer Performance model quite good design nose section prohibits reaching full capability model As noted earlier long flights thermal assist ance can obtained use long rubber motors However large motors produce large knots fully wound small opening designed Arrow nose section prohibits use fully-wound large motors criti cism unique Arrow since other models such Hi-Flier Gone Goose kit 101 also exhibits same small nose section Both kits good fliers recommended hesitation design simply prohibits additional 10 20 seconds could obtained sante plane slight modifications Any above mentioned models excel lent selections neophyte rubber power course other kits will perform just well represent selec tion model kits Ive personal experience again suggest obtain catalogs manufacturers select strike fancy Profile Rubber Scale Kits Vintage Aero has recently released new line profile fuselage models DeHavilland DH-6 Nesmith Cougar Pietenpol Air Camper type model can built quickiy serves great intermediate step full-fledged rubber scale Sig has semi-scale profile kit called Parasol kit FF-15 son Chris built 46 Model Aviation Unce everybody started out ROG good looking Peck Polymers firm Comets Corsair jobs once thought wouldnt fly will minute Another great flier difficult scale project Comets Hellcatlight goes PA representative coverage -U numerous good kits have proved excellent performers Fokker menace rides again ultra-simpli fied D-8 parasol Sterling Models absolutely super performance Flylines Heinkel lOOD Beginners stick high wings March 1980 47 Sigs petite parasol constructeo authors son built-up light-weight performer Now want something really perco lates have shot Guillows Arrow wind-in-the-wires stuff grabs PeckPolymers DH Gypsy Moth sure delight Cub primary beginner jobs makes encouraging long flights Whats Albatross D-2 Produced Lee Hobbies has good stability duration Hi- Fliers name spells great penorming subjects nifty little DH Tiger Moth Always everybOdys tavorite Monocoupe Speaking high wings FIylines Rearwin Speed bit advanced baits superb performer Sig ster old Earl Stahl masterpiece Something mid-wings perhaps betterIf sheer exuberant flying youd like would flier Curtiss Seagullby Flylinehard beat Peck Prairie Bird recently flew 30 seconds first test flight second flight 55 seconds suspect some buoyant air assisted dura tion inclined toward type model highly recommend ParasoL kit wood wss excellent easy build per formance outstanding cost minimal Rubber Scale Kit kits included review have selected models seen local hobby shops well advertised magazines hoped list clusive likely some indivi duals producing rubber scale kits have overlooked apologize Lets begin review line offered Comet probably extensive collection currently available wing spans 12 54 inches avallable models include everything Piper Cubs WW-LI fighters including twin-engine attack bombers abundance kits however somewhat problem must have least four Piper Cubs line reason kit numbers included wherever possible hoped will avoid confusion ambiguity Last year Chris built never thought would fly bent wing WW-II F4U Corsair kit 3404 used materials kit except nose plug prop some heavy wood stringers wheels left off ald flight endurance surprise currently near minute other WW-II Comet kits have built locallythe Dauntless 3401 P51 3204 P47 3502 Hellcat 3503 Spitfire 3402 P40 3201 have flown 40 seconds evening alr Other kits have have yet built Ercoupe 3407 Avenger 3403 Piper Cub 3206 P383504 Stinson SR-7 3209 kits designed reasonably light weight wing structure other Comet kits would seem designed support 1-to-i scale Sherman tank 15-in Porterfield 3101 Ryan SC 3103 examples heavy construction would avoid unless modification structure planned 32 34 hundred series kits know designed reasonably light-weight structure can made fly quite well addition two 54in models Taylorcraft 3505 Aeronca Chief 3506 also very light structure flew 54-in Taylorcraft rubber power several years ago never guts put enough rubber turns get plane climb Best flights about 25 seconds Much preceding has emphasized light weight structure unquestionably impor tant However also very important get correct rubber/prop combination example 24-in MIG-3 built Earl Stahl plans January 1943 issue ModelAjiplane News weighed 125 oz 8-in plastic prop rubber two months never ex ceeded 30 seconds relatively light aircraft experimentation rubber/prop combination now capable 80 seconds evening alr So weight important dont neglect trying various power-train configura tions year ago Tern Aero Company produced some really nice rubber scale kits Ryan ST kit 109 Tiger Moth 105 Aeronca C3 112 others ac quired Hi-Flier Company Hi-Flier has continued original Tern Aero line added 48 Model Aviation Realism simplicity nicely blended Peck low-wing Druine Turbulentcatchy isnt author gave box old models kids editor swiped Peck- Polymers Ganagobie Needs bit skill well performing pretty Corben Baby Ace Peck worth Wow Moorhouse produced through Peck British Comper Swift Mite much first project Due release written Sigs Wittman Tailwind Nats winning nifty Tom Stark youve rubber experience magnifico fair representation variety worthwhile rubber kits stir stumps Some easy others demanding perform six kits Howard DGA 51 Monocoupe 52 Bellanca Skyrocket 53 Rearwin Sport ster 54 Stinson 105 55 Taylorcraft 56 son have built last six except Monocoupe capable 45 seconds evening air using proper rubber incorporating minor modifi cations enlarge hole nose section six new kits well designed highly recommend first attempt rubber scale $179 price tag doesnt hurt either consider inclusion good prop vacuum-formed cowl wheel pants best parts printwood fit perfect ly Peck Polymers has extensive line peanut scale models years have built French light plane called Ganagobie kit PPi2 flew quite well although never took time fully trim out model Seems though particular old timer shall remain nameless Editors Note Thank goodness took fancy after asking permission son removed box planes giving away kids conclusion Summer Fun Fly Contest Other Peck peanut scale kits include Pietenpol Air Camper PP-i Miles M18 PP 2 Druine Turbulant PP-3 Piper J3 PP-5 Andresson BA4-B PP-6 Nesmith Cougar PP-7 P51 PP-8 Zero PP-9 Gipsy Moth PP-li Peck also carries accessory imaginable rubber power such winders rubber Fulton Hungerford wheels marvelous bal sa thread replicas old spoke wheels also import several lines kits Europe Without doubt catalog best complete will find youve got thing WW-I peanut scale Lee Hobbies has ten such models some about obscure can Lusac 11 kit 103 Austin Ball AFB-l kit i06 model Albatros D-2 kit i05 has built three local fliers have exceeded 30 seconds local gym has i 8-foot ceiling built Austin Ball quite few years ago before learned some tricks trimming rubber models remember flights near 25 seconds until shot down actually speared handlaunch glider Other peanut models available Lee Hobbies Halberstadt D-2 101 Thomas Morse S-4Ci02 Hanza-Bran denberg D-i i04 Bristol Scout D i07 Avro 504K 108 Fokker Dr-l i09 DornierD 110 Flyline models also involved rubber scale kits Heinkel lOOD kit 110 copy i 977 Nats outdoor FF rubber scale winner saw several 78 Nats flew well little work beware low wingers difficult trim predict able flight pattern indoor flying important Balsa wood just doesnt win opponent cinder block gym wall Flylines first model Velie Monocoupe 101 Since have also begun reproduce some Earl Stahl plans kit form late 30s early 40s great fliers well designed currently include Howard DGA 109 Stinson 105 111 Rearwin Speedster 108 Quite few scheduled introduction written Sig has several former Nats winning rubber scale models include Mr Mulligan kit FF23 Monocoupe FF25 excellent models would expected kit wood excellent also produce four other larger designs Piper Super Cruiser FF8 Stinson L5 FF17 Fairchild 24 FF9 Super Cadet FF18 Gene Thomas has created line calls Classic Model Kits include complete documentation vacuum formed parts line models currently includes 1911 Cessna Heath Super Parasol Alexander Bullet Church Midwing Heath Baby Bullet Inmost cases same model can obtained peanut scale size 1-in scale may little large rubber power unless youre inclined toward Jumbo scale biggest problem finding appropriate prop documentation booklet something have see believe rare photographs real plane included well three views scale structure plans Church Midwing approved Jim Church being authentic should satisfy discriminating judge March 1 980 49 Rubber buffs know about such skillfully designed good fliers Golden Age Reproductions meet jaunty Cubnon-flying prop shown say rubber-job framework art form art its best Rearwin Speedster Golden Age Reproductions Fundamentally simple project slanted toward guys bit knowhow author illustrates perfect form launching rubber scaler MIG3 built Stahl plans way back MAN issue Young Schanzle flies uei ui en reieases il-riier Tayloreraft gym floor Weve seen break minute outdoors Cruising shallow circles indoors authors modified lightness Guillows Piper Super Cub Note square-tipped prop Paul K Guillow Company has extensive line scale models years have built least ten over past decade structural design makes simple construc tion heavy nature 500 series WWII fighters lightest design Ive encountered should fly well feel confident about modifying structure Guillows line will give selection over 30 different models choose Recently have built several exactly shown plans powered overproped Cox 010 gas engine mode power make great flying models have also discovered outlines very accurate adaptable FF gas scale contests Sterling Models another company long history rubber scale models Recently have developed line 12 peanut scale models have seen fly quite well Al though have built new peanuts have built several older line kits structural design little too heavy give consistently good flight times However modifications line mo dels offers some interesting planes should give good flying capabilities fidelity scale also good small gas engines natural tastes flirt nostalgia order Aircraft Model Products catalog now primary source Vintage Aero products catalog lists plan/printwood kits old Megow Continental Ideal kits well other supplies handy interested rubber powered models Micro-X has produced very light-weight rub ber scale models quite few years wood selection kits exceptional might expected company specializes indoor model supplies Model selection includes Pietenpol Air Camper Pilatus Turboporter Waco SRE Itoh Eaglet Farman Mosquito capable exceptional flight times have also recently introduced Peanut Scale kits Piper J3 Cub Stinson 125 Piper Vagabond Waco SRE Farman Mosquito Bristol Scout Sopwith Triplane Itoh Eagiet available outdoor indoor versions Last certainly least kits Golden Age Reproductions currently four models choose fron Rearwin Speedster kit Rl patterned after old Peerless design Taylor Cub R-2 Peerless Curtiss RobinR-3 Scientific Fleet Trainer R-4 Peerless time read three kits will available Fokker D-7 Spartan Cabin Stinson Reliant designs light weight excellent materialshand-made balsawheels available through Golden Age Reproductions enjoy looking plans particularly old Peerless Scientific Megow designs check Plan Book Its Once youve built tew Mustang lives again ana Times best band obviously built expert Peck-Polymers shown balance 25 30% behind leading edge average wing chord 5 Hand-glide model adjust eleva tor get smooth giide stalling diving tendency 6 FAL rubber comes 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 widths As initial guess choose motor width according following chart use Sig rubber will probably need larger width Prop Diameter Rubber Width 6 inch 7 inch inch 8 inch 3/16 inch 95 inch inch 7 Make single loop motor about half times length motor peg prop 8 Stretch out motor about twice its natural length crank 15 161 winder turns 240 turns motor Hand launch observe flight characteristics Adjust thrust line thin shims make small adjustments rudder elevator im prove flight characteristics 9 From its change tweek enough effort time will well rewarded Some things consider flight trimming Thrust-line adjustments b Small rudder elevator adjustments c Change prop diameter and/or pitch d Change rubber width and/or loop length make motor two loops smaller width rubber e Add trim tabs made masking tape both wings help control turns f Small C/G adjustments adding clay nose tail delight Sources Rubber Considerable variation performance will found depending upon brand rubber select two popular brands readily available Sig FAI Sig rubber does have torque FAI very reliable never breaks until simply overwound FAI rubber also quite reliable has considerable power available 5 different widths makes easier determine optimum motor given aircraft suggestion get small quantity both try stick brand will develop intuitive feeling much rubber will need particular aircraft well winding capacities Hints Successful Scale Models following far cry complete set instmctions trimming out model should serve guide efforts 1 Choose high-wing monoplane first attempt rubber scale easier trim out due inherent stability Make rudder elevator adjustable hinging fm stabilizer fine copper wire Practically rubber models will require some down-thrust offset initial power burst fully wound motor consider building little during construction kit has some excess ively heavy balsa substitute lighter weight wood 2 Use prop diameter approxi mately 30% wing span Plastic props great easily bent vary pitch also supply usually required additional weight nose section 3 Locate rear motor peg its distance C/G nearly same C/G prop 4 Locate C/G shown plans adding clay nose taiL no location Manufacturers Suppliers Aircraft Model Products PO Box 318 Scituate Mass 02066 Comet Indastries 3630 5 Iron St Chicago III 60609 FAS Model Supply PO Box 9778 Phoeaix Aricoaa 85068 Flyline Models 2820 Oorr Ave Fairfax Virginia 22031 Gene Thomas Classic Models PO Box 681 Melville New york 11746 Golden Age Reproductions PO Box 13 Braintree Mass 02184 Guillows Models Wakefield Mass 01880 Hi-Flier Manufacturing Co 510 E Wabash Ave Decatur III 62525 lee Hobbies 11902 La Bella Ave Sunnyvale California 94087 Available Peck Polymers MICRO-X PO Box 1063A Lorain Ohio 44055 Peck Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa California 92041 Sig Manufacturing Company Montecuma Iowa 50171 Sterling Models 3620 G St Philadelphia Pa 19134 Vintage Aero Wholesale Glen Tenafly New Jersey 07670 50 Model Aviation IT iS agi aooux ong wEan- ui[tiiiig riop dS suggested Pecks antique Pietenpol can awing have moderate skill
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
UBBER5CflLE Allan Schanzle FOR RC plane rings cashiers beD must 10 rubber-powered scale kits sold kids aged 5 95 Yet seldom see kids models maybe thats because choice kit beyond individuals building skills such design require considerable experience trim successful flight Whatever reason hope time finish reading article chances success rubber powered scale kits will significantly increased Since will talk about kits majority information presented directed sport flier truly competitive-minded individual seldom builds kits usually designs own models already familiar tricks rubber power Con sequently lets define successful rubberpowered scale kit can expected fly least 30 seconds assistance thermals buoyant air other point should emphasized definition scale seldom ever will find scale structure mass-produced rubber kit outlines same plane will vary manufacturer manufacturer cases however felt models referenced easily recognizable replicas full-scale aircraft Ive known years real secret success rubber power obtain magical combination prop rubber given aerodynamic confignration impe tus experimentation occurred recently abundance rubber-scale activity emerged Washington DC area Through trial error method95% error group has become recognized some best rubber scale modelers country last four years AMA outdoor rubber-scale champion has come ranks DC Maxecuters Grand National Champion Flying Aces Club Nationals also comes group fliers Weve learned tricks rubber scale some models still defy current skills thats what makes hobby funthe challenge always doing little better before compete against yourself currently active rubber scale few non-scale beginners kits will mentioned tide over teething period rubber power addition some suggestions will made concerning techniques getting out rubber model Finally list manufacturers carry items interest rubber scale given end article would strongiy suggest sending off catalogs see exactly what available Non-Scale Rubber Kitz several simple stick-fuselage models performance will astound models properly trimmed Peck Polymer ROG great flying model built evening last years Nats changes incorporated use different piece rubber motor twist supplied plastic prop vary pitch Flights 55 60 seconds repeated time after time humid 8 pm air 16-in loop 3/32 FAI rubber total length rubber strip 32 amount motor may seem excessively long 10-in model sure does allow heck lot winds put motor used 100 16-tel winder turns 1600 turns motor Another great flier Sigs Cub son Chris built 10 minor modifications 9 -in plastic prop two loops ofi FAI rubber 46 long total length 184 flights 1 min 20 sec can repeated time time again dead calm air motor wound 140 16-to-i winder turns 2240 turns can put motor 16-tel winder torque resulting winds just incompatible 16tel gear ratio Lets consider now some intermediate rubber kits incorporate built up fuselage abundance scale-like appearance such Sigs Cabinair kit FF-20 Customair kit FF-26 have seen both fly quite well built exactly shown kit Consider now Guillows Arrowkit 702 example intermediate rubber-powered trainer Performance model quite good design nose section prohibits reaching full capability model As noted earlier long flights thermal assist ance can obtained use long rubber motors However large motors produce large knots fully wound small opening designed Arrow nose section prohibits use fully-wound large motors criti cism unique Arrow since other models such Hi-Flier Gone Goose kit 101 also exhibits same small nose section Both kits good fliers recommended hesitation design simply prohibits additional 10 20 seconds could obtained sante plane slight modifications Any above mentioned models excel lent selections neophyte rubber power course other kits will perform just well represent selec tion model kits Ive personal experience again suggest obtain catalogs manufacturers select strike fancy Profile Rubber Scale Kits Vintage Aero has recently released new line profile fuselage models DeHavilland DH-6 Nesmith Cougar Pietenpol Air Camper type model can built quickiy serves great intermediate step full-fledged rubber scale Sig has semi-scale profile kit called Parasol kit FF-15 son Chris built 46 Model Aviation Unce everybody started out ROG good looking Peck Polymers firm Comets Corsair jobs once thought wouldnt fly will minute Another great flier difficult scale project Comets Hellcatlight goes PA representative coverage -U numerous good kits have proved excellent performers Fokker menace rides again ultra-simpli fied D-8 parasol Sterling Models absolutely super performance Flylines Heinkel lOOD Beginners stick high wings March 1980 47 Sigs petite parasol constructeo authors son built-up light-weight performer Now want something really perco lates have shot Guillows Arrow wind-in-the-wires stuff grabs PeckPolymers DH Gypsy Moth sure delight Cub primary beginner jobs makes encouraging long flights Whats Albatross D-2 Produced Lee Hobbies has good stability duration Hi- Fliers name spells great penorming subjects nifty little DH Tiger Moth Always everybOdys tavorite Monocoupe Speaking high wings FIylines Rearwin Speed bit advanced baits superb performer Sig ster old Earl Stahl masterpiece Something mid-wings perhaps betterIf sheer exuberant flying youd like would flier Curtiss Seagullby Flylinehard beat Peck Prairie Bird recently flew 30 seconds first test flight second flight 55 seconds suspect some buoyant air assisted dura tion inclined toward type model highly recommend ParasoL kit wood wss excellent easy build per formance outstanding cost minimal Rubber Scale Kit kits included review have selected models seen local hobby shops well advertised magazines hoped list clusive likely some indivi duals producing rubber scale kits have overlooked apologize Lets begin review line offered Comet probably extensive collection currently available wing spans 12 54 inches avallable models include everything Piper Cubs WW-LI fighters including twin-engine attack bombers abundance kits however somewhat problem must have least four Piper Cubs line reason kit numbers included wherever possible hoped will avoid confusion ambiguity Last year Chris built never thought would fly bent wing WW-II F4U Corsair kit 3404 used materials kit except nose plug prop some heavy wood stringers wheels left off ald flight endurance surprise currently near minute other WW-II Comet kits have built locallythe Dauntless 3401 P51 3204 P47 3502 Hellcat 3503 Spitfire 3402 P40 3201 have flown 40 seconds evening alr Other kits have have yet built Ercoupe 3407 Avenger 3403 Piper Cub 3206 P383504 Stinson SR-7 3209 kits designed reasonably light weight wing structure other Comet kits would seem designed support 1-to-i scale Sherman tank 15-in Porterfield 3101 Ryan SC 3103 examples heavy construction would avoid unless modification structure planned 32 34 hundred series kits know designed reasonably light-weight structure can made fly quite well addition two 54in models Taylorcraft 3505 Aeronca Chief 3506 also very light structure flew 54-in Taylorcraft rubber power several years ago never guts put enough rubber turns get plane climb Best flights about 25 seconds Much preceding has emphasized light weight structure unquestionably impor tant However also very important get correct rubber/prop combination example 24-in MIG-3 built Earl Stahl plans January 1943 issue ModelAjiplane News weighed 125 oz 8-in plastic prop rubber two months never ex ceeded 30 seconds relatively light aircraft experimentation rubber/prop combination now capable 80 seconds evening alr So weight important dont neglect trying various power-train configura tions year ago Tern Aero Company produced some really nice rubber scale kits Ryan ST kit 109 Tiger Moth 105 Aeronca C3 112 others ac quired Hi-Flier Company Hi-Flier has continued original Tern Aero line added 48 Model Aviation Realism simplicity nicely blended Peck low-wing Druine Turbulentcatchy isnt author gave box old models kids editor swiped Peck- Polymers Ganagobie Needs bit skill well performing pretty Corben Baby Ace Peck worth Wow Moorhouse produced through Peck British Comper Swift Mite much first project Due release written Sigs Wittman Tailwind Nats winning nifty Tom Stark youve rubber experience magnifico fair representation variety worthwhile rubber kits stir stumps Some easy others demanding perform six kits Howard DGA 51 Monocoupe 52 Bellanca Skyrocket 53 Rearwin Sport ster 54 Stinson 105 55 Taylorcraft 56 son have built last six except Monocoupe capable 45 seconds evening air using proper rubber incorporating minor modifi cations enlarge hole nose section six new kits well designed highly recommend first attempt rubber scale $179 price tag doesnt hurt either consider inclusion good prop vacuum-formed cowl wheel pants best parts printwood fit perfect ly Peck Polymers has extensive line peanut scale models years have built French light plane called Ganagobie kit PPi2 flew quite well although never took time fully trim out model Seems though particular old timer shall remain nameless Editors Note Thank goodness took fancy after asking permission son removed box planes giving away kids conclusion Summer Fun Fly Contest Other Peck peanut scale kits include Pietenpol Air Camper PP-i Miles M18 PP 2 Druine Turbulant PP-3 Piper J3 PP-5 Andresson BA4-B PP-6 Nesmith Cougar PP-7 P51 PP-8 Zero PP-9 Gipsy Moth PP-li Peck also carries accessory imaginable rubber power such winders rubber Fulton Hungerford wheels marvelous bal sa thread replicas old spoke wheels also import several lines kits Europe Without doubt catalog best complete will find youve got thing WW-I peanut scale Lee Hobbies has ten such models some about obscure can Lusac 11 kit 103 Austin Ball AFB-l kit i06 model Albatros D-2 kit i05 has built three local fliers have exceeded 30 seconds local gym has i 8-foot ceiling built Austin Ball quite few years ago before learned some tricks trimming rubber models remember flights near 25 seconds until shot down actually speared handlaunch glider Other peanut models available Lee Hobbies Halberstadt D-2 101 Thomas Morse S-4Ci02 Hanza-Bran denberg D-i i04 Bristol Scout D i07 Avro 504K 108 Fokker Dr-l i09 DornierD 110 Flyline models also involved rubber scale kits Heinkel lOOD kit 110 copy i 977 Nats outdoor FF rubber scale winner saw several 78 Nats flew well little work beware low wingers difficult trim predict able flight pattern indoor flying important Balsa wood just doesnt win opponent cinder block gym wall Flylines first model Velie Monocoupe 101 Since have also begun reproduce some Earl Stahl plans kit form late 30s early 40s great fliers well designed currently include Howard DGA 109 Stinson 105 111 Rearwin Speedster 108 Quite few scheduled introduction written Sig has several former Nats winning rubber scale models include Mr Mulligan kit FF23 Monocoupe FF25 excellent models would expected kit wood excellent also produce four other larger designs Piper Super Cruiser FF8 Stinson L5 FF17 Fairchild 24 FF9 Super Cadet FF18 Gene Thomas has created line calls Classic Model Kits include complete documentation vacuum formed parts line models currently includes 1911 Cessna Heath Super Parasol Alexander Bullet Church Midwing Heath Baby Bullet Inmost cases same model can obtained peanut scale size 1-in scale may little large rubber power unless youre inclined toward Jumbo scale biggest problem finding appropriate prop documentation booklet something have see believe rare photographs real plane included well three views scale structure plans Church Midwing approved Jim Church being authentic should satisfy discriminating judge March 1 980 49 Rubber buffs know about such skillfully designed good fliers Golden Age Reproductions meet jaunty Cubnon-flying prop shown say rubber-job framework art form art its best Rearwin Speedster Golden Age Reproductions Fundamentally simple project slanted toward guys bit knowhow author illustrates perfect form launching rubber scaler MIG3 built Stahl plans way back MAN issue Young Schanzle flies uei ui en reieases il-riier Tayloreraft gym floor Weve seen break minute outdoors Cruising shallow circles indoors authors modified lightness Guillows Piper Super Cub Note square-tipped prop Paul K Guillow Company has extensive line scale models years have built least ten over past decade structural design makes simple construc tion heavy nature 500 series WWII fighters lightest design Ive encountered should fly well feel confident about modifying structure Guillows line will give selection over 30 different models choose Recently have built several exactly shown plans powered overproped Cox 010 gas engine mode power make great flying models have also discovered outlines very accurate adaptable FF gas scale contests Sterling Models another company long history rubber scale models Recently have developed line 12 peanut scale models have seen fly quite well Al though have built new peanuts have built several older line kits structural design little too heavy give consistently good flight times However modifications line mo dels offers some interesting planes should give good flying capabilities fidelity scale also good small gas engines natural tastes flirt nostalgia order Aircraft Model Products catalog now primary source Vintage Aero products catalog lists plan/printwood kits old Megow Continental Ideal kits well other supplies handy interested rubber powered models Micro-X has produced very light-weight rub ber scale models quite few years wood selection kits exceptional might expected company specializes indoor model supplies Model selection includes Pietenpol Air Camper Pilatus Turboporter Waco SRE Itoh Eaglet Farman Mosquito capable exceptional flight times have also recently introduced Peanut Scale kits Piper J3 Cub Stinson 125 Piper Vagabond Waco SRE Farman Mosquito Bristol Scout Sopwith Triplane Itoh Eagiet available outdoor indoor versions Last certainly least kits Golden Age Reproductions currently four models choose fron Rearwin Speedster kit Rl patterned after old Peerless design Taylor Cub R-2 Peerless Curtiss RobinR-3 Scientific Fleet Trainer R-4 Peerless time read three kits will available Fokker D-7 Spartan Cabin Stinson Reliant designs light weight excellent materialshand-made balsawheels available through Golden Age Reproductions enjoy looking plans particularly old Peerless Scientific Megow designs check Plan Book Its Once youve built tew Mustang lives again ana Times best band obviously built expert Peck-Polymers shown balance 25 30% behind leading edge average wing chord 5 Hand-glide model adjust eleva tor get smooth giide stalling diving tendency 6 FAL rubber comes 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 widths As initial guess choose motor width according following chart use Sig rubber will probably need larger width Prop Diameter Rubber Width 6 inch 7 inch inch 8 inch 3/16 inch 95 inch inch 7 Make single loop motor about half times length motor peg prop 8 Stretch out motor about twice its natural length crank 15 161 winder turns 240 turns motor Hand launch observe flight characteristics Adjust thrust line thin shims make small adjustments rudder elevator im prove flight characteristics 9 From its change tweek enough effort time will well rewarded Some things consider flight trimming Thrust-line adjustments b Small rudder elevator adjustments c Change prop diameter and/or pitch d Change rubber width and/or loop length make motor two loops smaller width rubber e Add trim tabs made masking tape both wings help control turns f Small C/G adjustments adding clay nose tail delight Sources Rubber Considerable variation performance will found depending upon brand rubber select two popular brands readily available Sig FAI Sig rubber does have torque FAI very reliable never breaks until simply overwound FAI rubber also quite reliable has considerable power available 5 different widths makes easier determine optimum motor given aircraft suggestion get small quantity both try stick brand will develop intuitive feeling much rubber will need particular aircraft well winding capacities Hints Successful Scale Models following far cry complete set instmctions trimming out model should serve guide efforts 1 Choose high-wing monoplane first attempt rubber scale easier trim out due inherent stability Make rudder elevator adjustable hinging fm stabilizer fine copper wire Practically rubber models will require some down-thrust offset initial power burst fully wound motor consider building little during construction kit has some excess ively heavy balsa substitute lighter weight wood 2 Use prop diameter approxi mately 30% wing span Plastic props great easily bent vary pitch also supply usually required additional weight nose section 3 Locate rear motor peg its distance C/G nearly same C/G prop 4 Locate C/G shown plans adding clay nose taiL no location Manufacturers Suppliers Aircraft Model Products PO Box 318 Scituate Mass 02066 Comet Indastries 3630 5 Iron St Chicago III 60609 FAS Model Supply PO Box 9778 Phoeaix Aricoaa 85068 Flyline Models 2820 Oorr Ave Fairfax Virginia 22031 Gene Thomas Classic Models PO Box 681 Melville New york 11746 Golden Age Reproductions PO Box 13 Braintree Mass 02184 Guillows Models Wakefield Mass 01880 Hi-Flier Manufacturing Co 510 E Wabash Ave Decatur III 62525 lee Hobbies 11902 La Bella Ave Sunnyvale California 94087 Available Peck Polymers MICRO-X PO Box 1063A Lorain Ohio 44055 Peck Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa California 92041 Sig Manufacturing Company Montecuma Iowa 50171 Sterling Models 3620 G St Philadelphia Pa 19134 Vintage Aero Wholesale Glen Tenafly New Jersey 07670 50 Model Aviation IT iS agi aooux ong wEan- ui[tiiiig riop dS suggested Pecks antique Pietenpol can awing have moderate skill
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
UBBER5CflLE Allan Schanzle FOR RC plane rings cashiers beD must 10 rubber-powered scale kits sold kids aged 5 95 Yet seldom see kids models maybe thats because choice kit beyond individuals building skills such design require considerable experience trim successful flight Whatever reason hope time finish reading article chances success rubber powered scale kits will significantly increased Since will talk about kits majority information presented directed sport flier truly competitive-minded individual seldom builds kits usually designs own models already familiar tricks rubber power Con sequently lets define successful rubberpowered scale kit can expected fly least 30 seconds assistance thermals buoyant air other point should emphasized definition scale seldom ever will find scale structure mass-produced rubber kit outlines same plane will vary manufacturer manufacturer cases however felt models referenced easily recognizable replicas full-scale aircraft Ive known years real secret success rubber power obtain magical combination prop rubber given aerodynamic confignration impe tus experimentation occurred recently abundance rubber-scale activity emerged Washington DC area Through trial error method95% error group has become recognized some best rubber scale modelers country last four years AMA outdoor rubber-scale champion has come ranks DC Maxecuters Grand National Champion Flying Aces Club Nationals also comes group fliers Weve learned tricks rubber scale some models still defy current skills thats what makes hobby funthe challenge always doing little better before compete against yourself currently active rubber scale few non-scale beginners kits will mentioned tide over teething period rubber power addition some suggestions will made concerning techniques getting out rubber model Finally list manufacturers carry items interest rubber scale given end article would strongiy suggest sending off catalogs see exactly what available Non-Scale Rubber Kitz several simple stick-fuselage models performance will astound models properly trimmed Peck Polymer ROG great flying model built evening last years Nats changes incorporated use different piece rubber motor twist supplied plastic prop vary pitch Flights 55 60 seconds repeated time after time humid 8 pm air 16-in loop 3/32 FAI rubber total length rubber strip 32 amount motor may seem excessively long 10-in model sure does allow heck lot winds put motor used 100 16-tel winder turns 1600 turns motor Another great flier Sigs Cub son Chris built 10 minor modifications 9 -in plastic prop two loops ofi FAI rubber 46 long total length 184 flights 1 min 20 sec can repeated time time again dead calm air motor wound 140 16-to-i winder turns 2240 turns can put motor 16-tel winder torque resulting winds just incompatible 16tel gear ratio Lets consider now some intermediate rubber kits incorporate built up fuselage abundance scale-like appearance such Sigs Cabinair kit FF-20 Customair kit FF-26 have seen both fly quite well built exactly shown kit Consider now Guillows Arrowkit 702 example intermediate rubber-powered trainer Performance model quite good design nose section prohibits reaching full capability model As noted earlier long flights thermal assist ance can obtained use long rubber motors However large motors produce large knots fully wound small opening designed Arrow nose section prohibits use fully-wound large motors criti cism unique Arrow since other models such Hi-Flier Gone Goose kit 101 also exhibits same small nose section Both kits good fliers recommended hesitation design simply prohibits additional 10 20 seconds could obtained sante plane slight modifications Any above mentioned models excel lent selections neophyte rubber power course other kits will perform just well represent selec tion model kits Ive personal experience again suggest obtain catalogs manufacturers select strike fancy Profile Rubber Scale Kits Vintage Aero has recently released new line profile fuselage models DeHavilland DH-6 Nesmith Cougar Pietenpol Air Camper type model can built quickiy serves great intermediate step full-fledged rubber scale Sig has semi-scale profile kit called Parasol kit FF-15 son Chris built 46 Model Aviation Unce everybody started out ROG good looking Peck Polymers firm Comets Corsair jobs once thought wouldnt fly will minute Another great flier difficult scale project Comets Hellcatlight goes PA representative coverage -U numerous good kits have proved excellent performers Fokker menace rides again ultra-simpli fied D-8 parasol Sterling Models absolutely super performance Flylines Heinkel lOOD Beginners stick high wings March 1980 47 Sigs petite parasol constructeo authors son built-up light-weight performer Now want something really perco lates have shot Guillows Arrow wind-in-the-wires stuff grabs PeckPolymers DH Gypsy Moth sure delight Cub primary beginner jobs makes encouraging long flights Whats Albatross D-2 Produced Lee Hobbies has good stability duration Hi- Fliers name spells great penorming subjects nifty little DH Tiger Moth Always everybOdys tavorite Monocoupe Speaking high wings FIylines Rearwin Speed bit advanced baits superb performer Sig ster old Earl Stahl masterpiece Something mid-wings perhaps betterIf sheer exuberant flying youd like would flier Curtiss Seagullby Flylinehard beat Peck Prairie Bird recently flew 30 seconds first test flight second flight 55 seconds suspect some buoyant air assisted dura tion inclined toward type model highly recommend ParasoL kit wood wss excellent easy build per formance outstanding cost minimal Rubber Scale Kit kits included review have selected models seen local hobby shops well advertised magazines hoped list clusive likely some indivi duals producing rubber scale kits have overlooked apologize Lets begin review line offered Comet probably extensive collection currently available wing spans 12 54 inches avallable models include everything Piper Cubs WW-LI fighters including twin-engine attack bombers abundance kits however somewhat problem must have least four Piper Cubs line reason kit numbers included wherever possible hoped will avoid confusion ambiguity Last year Chris built never thought would fly bent wing WW-II F4U Corsair kit 3404 used materials kit except nose plug prop some heavy wood stringers wheels left off ald flight endurance surprise currently near minute other WW-II Comet kits have built locallythe Dauntless 3401 P51 3204 P47 3502 Hellcat 3503 Spitfire 3402 P40 3201 have flown 40 seconds evening alr Other kits have have yet built Ercoupe 3407 Avenger 3403 Piper Cub 3206 P383504 Stinson SR-7 3209 kits designed reasonably light weight wing structure other Comet kits would seem designed support 1-to-i scale Sherman tank 15-in Porterfield 3101 Ryan SC 3103 examples heavy construction would avoid unless modification structure planned 32 34 hundred series kits know designed reasonably light-weight structure can made fly quite well addition two 54in models Taylorcraft 3505 Aeronca Chief 3506 also very light structure flew 54-in Taylorcraft rubber power several years ago never guts put enough rubber turns get plane climb Best flights about 25 seconds Much preceding has emphasized light weight structure unquestionably impor tant However also very important get correct rubber/prop combination example 24-in MIG-3 built Earl Stahl plans January 1943 issue ModelAjiplane News weighed 125 oz 8-in plastic prop rubber two months never ex ceeded 30 seconds relatively light aircraft experimentation rubber/prop combination now capable 80 seconds evening alr So weight important dont neglect trying various power-train configura tions year ago Tern Aero Company produced some really nice rubber scale kits Ryan ST kit 109 Tiger Moth 105 Aeronca C3 112 others ac quired Hi-Flier Company Hi-Flier has continued original Tern Aero line added 48 Model Aviation Realism simplicity nicely blended Peck low-wing Druine Turbulentcatchy isnt author gave box old models kids editor swiped Peck- Polymers Ganagobie Needs bit skill well performing pretty Corben Baby Ace Peck worth Wow Moorhouse produced through Peck British Comper Swift Mite much first project Due release written Sigs Wittman Tailwind Nats winning nifty Tom Stark youve rubber experience magnifico fair representation variety worthwhile rubber kits stir stumps Some easy others demanding perform six kits Howard DGA 51 Monocoupe 52 Bellanca Skyrocket 53 Rearwin Sport ster 54 Stinson 105 55 Taylorcraft 56 son have built last six except Monocoupe capable 45 seconds evening air using proper rubber incorporating minor modifi cations enlarge hole nose section six new kits well designed highly recommend first attempt rubber scale $179 price tag doesnt hurt either consider inclusion good prop vacuum-formed cowl wheel pants best parts printwood fit perfect ly Peck Polymers has extensive line peanut scale models years have built French light plane called Ganagobie kit PPi2 flew quite well although never took time fully trim out model Seems though particular old timer shall remain nameless Editors Note Thank goodness took fancy after asking permission son removed box planes giving away kids conclusion Summer Fun Fly Contest Other Peck peanut scale kits include Pietenpol Air Camper PP-i Miles M18 PP 2 Druine Turbulant PP-3 Piper J3 PP-5 Andresson BA4-B PP-6 Nesmith Cougar PP-7 P51 PP-8 Zero PP-9 Gipsy Moth PP-li Peck also carries accessory imaginable rubber power such winders rubber Fulton Hungerford wheels marvelous bal sa thread replicas old spoke wheels also import several lines kits Europe Without doubt catalog best complete will find youve got thing WW-I peanut scale Lee Hobbies has ten such models some about obscure can Lusac 11 kit 103 Austin Ball AFB-l kit i06 model Albatros D-2 kit i05 has built three local fliers have exceeded 30 seconds local gym has i 8-foot ceiling built Austin Ball quite few years ago before learned some tricks trimming rubber models remember flights near 25 seconds until shot down actually speared handlaunch glider Other peanut models available Lee Hobbies Halberstadt D-2 101 Thomas Morse S-4Ci02 Hanza-Bran denberg D-i i04 Bristol Scout D i07 Avro 504K 108 Fokker Dr-l i09 DornierD 110 Flyline models also involved rubber scale kits Heinkel lOOD kit 110 copy i 977 Nats outdoor FF rubber scale winner saw several 78 Nats flew well little work beware low wingers difficult trim predict able flight pattern indoor flying important Balsa wood just doesnt win opponent cinder block gym wall Flylines first model Velie Monocoupe 101 Since have also begun reproduce some Earl Stahl plans kit form late 30s early 40s great fliers well designed currently include Howard DGA 109 Stinson 105 111 Rearwin Speedster 108 Quite few scheduled introduction written Sig has several former Nats winning rubber scale models include Mr Mulligan kit FF23 Monocoupe FF25 excellent models would expected kit wood excellent also produce four other larger designs Piper Super Cruiser FF8 Stinson L5 FF17 Fairchild 24 FF9 Super Cadet FF18 Gene Thomas has created line calls Classic Model Kits include complete documentation vacuum formed parts line models currently includes 1911 Cessna Heath Super Parasol Alexander Bullet Church Midwing Heath Baby Bullet Inmost cases same model can obtained peanut scale size 1-in scale may little large rubber power unless youre inclined toward Jumbo scale biggest problem finding appropriate prop documentation booklet something have see believe rare photographs real plane included well three views scale structure plans Church Midwing approved Jim Church being authentic should satisfy discriminating judge March 1 980 49 Rubber buffs know about such skillfully designed good fliers Golden Age Reproductions meet jaunty Cubnon-flying prop shown say rubber-job framework art form art its best Rearwin Speedster Golden Age Reproductions Fundamentally simple project slanted toward guys bit knowhow author illustrates perfect form launching rubber scaler MIG3 built Stahl plans way back MAN issue Young Schanzle flies uei ui en reieases il-riier Tayloreraft gym floor Weve seen break minute outdoors Cruising shallow circles indoors authors modified lightness Guillows Piper Super Cub Note square-tipped prop Paul K Guillow Company has extensive line scale models years have built least ten over past decade structural design makes simple construc tion heavy nature 500 series WWII fighters lightest design Ive encountered should fly well feel confident about modifying structure Guillows line will give selection over 30 different models choose Recently have built several exactly shown plans powered overproped Cox 010 gas engine mode power make great flying models have also discovered outlines very accurate adaptable FF gas scale contests Sterling Models another company long history rubber scale models Recently have developed line 12 peanut scale models have seen fly quite well Al though have built new peanuts have built several older line kits structural design little too heavy give consistently good flight times However modifications line mo dels offers some interesting planes should give good flying capabilities fidelity scale also good small gas engines natural tastes flirt nostalgia order Aircraft Model Products catalog now primary source Vintage Aero products catalog lists plan/printwood kits old Megow Continental Ideal kits well other supplies handy interested rubber powered models Micro-X has produced very light-weight rub ber scale models quite few years wood selection kits exceptional might expected company specializes indoor model supplies Model selection includes Pietenpol Air Camper Pilatus Turboporter Waco SRE Itoh Eaglet Farman Mosquito capable exceptional flight times have also recently introduced Peanut Scale kits Piper J3 Cub Stinson 125 Piper Vagabond Waco SRE Farman Mosquito Bristol Scout Sopwith Triplane Itoh Eagiet available outdoor indoor versions Last certainly least kits Golden Age Reproductions currently four models choose fron Rearwin Speedster kit Rl patterned after old Peerless design Taylor Cub R-2 Peerless Curtiss RobinR-3 Scientific Fleet Trainer R-4 Peerless time read three kits will available Fokker D-7 Spartan Cabin Stinson Reliant designs light weight excellent materialshand-made balsawheels available through Golden Age Reproductions enjoy looking plans particularly old Peerless Scientific Megow designs check Plan Book Its Once youve built tew Mustang lives again ana Times best band obviously built expert Peck-Polymers shown balance 25 30% behind leading edge average wing chord 5 Hand-glide model adjust eleva tor get smooth giide stalling diving tendency 6 FAL rubber comes 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 widths As initial guess choose motor width according following chart use Sig rubber will probably need larger width Prop Diameter Rubber Width 6 inch 7 inch inch 8 inch 3/16 inch 95 inch inch 7 Make single loop motor about half times length motor peg prop 8 Stretch out motor about twice its natural length crank 15 161 winder turns 240 turns motor Hand launch observe flight characteristics Adjust thrust line thin shims make small adjustments rudder elevator im prove flight characteristics 9 From its change tweek enough effort time will well rewarded Some things consider flight trimming Thrust-line adjustments b Small rudder elevator adjustments c Change prop diameter and/or pitch d Change rubber width and/or loop length make motor two loops smaller width rubber e Add trim tabs made masking tape both wings help control turns f Small C/G adjustments adding clay nose tail delight Sources Rubber Considerable variation performance will found depending upon brand rubber select two popular brands readily available Sig FAI Sig rubber does have torque FAI very reliable never breaks until simply overwound FAI rubber also quite reliable has considerable power available 5 different widths makes easier determine optimum motor given aircraft suggestion get small quantity both try stick brand will develop intuitive feeling much rubber will need particular aircraft well winding capacities Hints Successful Scale Models following far cry complete set instmctions trimming out model should serve guide efforts 1 Choose high-wing monoplane first attempt rubber scale easier trim out due inherent stability Make rudder elevator adjustable hinging fm stabilizer fine copper wire Practically rubber models will require some down-thrust offset initial power burst fully wound motor consider building little during construction kit has some excess ively heavy balsa substitute lighter weight wood 2 Use prop diameter approxi mately 30% wing span Plastic props great easily bent vary pitch also supply usually required additional weight nose section 3 Locate rear motor peg its distance C/G nearly same C/G prop 4 Locate C/G shown plans adding clay nose taiL no location Manufacturers Suppliers Aircraft Model Products PO Box 318 Scituate Mass 02066 Comet Indastries 3630 5 Iron St Chicago III 60609 FAS Model Supply PO Box 9778 Phoeaix Aricoaa 85068 Flyline Models 2820 Oorr Ave Fairfax Virginia 22031 Gene Thomas Classic Models PO Box 681 Melville New york 11746 Golden Age Reproductions PO Box 13 Braintree Mass 02184 Guillows Models Wakefield Mass 01880 Hi-Flier Manufacturing Co 510 E Wabash Ave Decatur III 62525 lee Hobbies 11902 La Bella Ave Sunnyvale California 94087 Available Peck Polymers MICRO-X PO Box 1063A Lorain Ohio 44055 Peck Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa California 92041 Sig Manufacturing Company Montecuma Iowa 50171 Sterling Models 3620 G St Philadelphia Pa 19134 Vintage Aero Wholesale Glen Tenafly New Jersey 07670 50 Model Aviation IT iS agi aooux ong wEan- ui[tiiiig riop dS suggested Pecks antique Pietenpol can awing have moderate skill
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
UBBER5CflLE Allan Schanzle FOR RC plane rings cashiers beD must 10 rubber-powered scale kits sold kids aged 5 95 Yet seldom see kids models maybe thats because choice kit beyond individuals building skills such design require considerable experience trim successful flight Whatever reason hope time finish reading article chances success rubber powered scale kits will significantly increased Since will talk about kits majority information presented directed sport flier truly competitive-minded individual seldom builds kits usually designs own models already familiar tricks rubber power Con sequently lets define successful rubberpowered scale kit can expected fly least 30 seconds assistance thermals buoyant air other point should emphasized definition scale seldom ever will find scale structure mass-produced rubber kit outlines same plane will vary manufacturer manufacturer cases however felt models referenced easily recognizable replicas full-scale aircraft Ive known years real secret success rubber power obtain magical combination prop rubber given aerodynamic confignration impe tus experimentation occurred recently abundance rubber-scale activity emerged Washington DC area Through trial error method95% error group has become recognized some best rubber scale modelers country last four years AMA outdoor rubber-scale champion has come ranks DC Maxecuters Grand National Champion Flying Aces Club Nationals also comes group fliers Weve learned tricks rubber scale some models still defy current skills thats what makes hobby funthe challenge always doing little better before compete against yourself currently active rubber scale few non-scale beginners kits will mentioned tide over teething period rubber power addition some suggestions will made concerning techniques getting out rubber model Finally list manufacturers carry items interest rubber scale given end article would strongiy suggest sending off catalogs see exactly what available Non-Scale Rubber Kitz several simple stick-fuselage models performance will astound models properly trimmed Peck Polymer ROG great flying model built evening last years Nats changes incorporated use different piece rubber motor twist supplied plastic prop vary pitch Flights 55 60 seconds repeated time after time humid 8 pm air 16-in loop 3/32 FAI rubber total length rubber strip 32 amount motor may seem excessively long 10-in model sure does allow heck lot winds put motor used 100 16-tel winder turns 1600 turns motor Another great flier Sigs Cub son Chris built 10 minor modifications 9 -in plastic prop two loops ofi FAI rubber 46 long total length 184 flights 1 min 20 sec can repeated time time again dead calm air motor wound 140 16-to-i winder turns 2240 turns can put motor 16-tel winder torque resulting winds just incompatible 16tel gear ratio Lets consider now some intermediate rubber kits incorporate built up fuselage abundance scale-like appearance such Sigs Cabinair kit FF-20 Customair kit FF-26 have seen both fly quite well built exactly shown kit Consider now Guillows Arrowkit 702 example intermediate rubber-powered trainer Performance model quite good design nose section prohibits reaching full capability model As noted earlier long flights thermal assist ance can obtained use long rubber motors However large motors produce large knots fully wound small opening designed Arrow nose section prohibits use fully-wound large motors criti cism unique Arrow since other models such Hi-Flier Gone Goose kit 101 also exhibits same small nose section Both kits good fliers recommended hesitation design simply prohibits additional 10 20 seconds could obtained sante plane slight modifications Any above mentioned models excel lent selections neophyte rubber power course other kits will perform just well represent selec tion model kits Ive personal experience again suggest obtain catalogs manufacturers select strike fancy Profile Rubber Scale Kits Vintage Aero has recently released new line profile fuselage models DeHavilland DH-6 Nesmith Cougar Pietenpol Air Camper type model can built quickiy serves great intermediate step full-fledged rubber scale Sig has semi-scale profile kit called Parasol kit FF-15 son Chris built 46 Model Aviation Unce everybody started out ROG good looking Peck Polymers firm Comets Corsair jobs once thought wouldnt fly will minute Another great flier difficult scale project Comets Hellcatlight goes PA representative coverage -U numerous good kits have proved excellent performers Fokker menace rides again ultra-simpli fied D-8 parasol Sterling Models absolutely super performance Flylines Heinkel lOOD Beginners stick high wings March 1980 47 Sigs petite parasol constructeo authors son built-up light-weight performer Now want something really perco lates have shot Guillows Arrow wind-in-the-wires stuff grabs PeckPolymers DH Gypsy Moth sure delight Cub primary beginner jobs makes encouraging long flights Whats Albatross D-2 Produced Lee Hobbies has good stability duration Hi- Fliers name spells great penorming subjects nifty little DH Tiger Moth Always everybOdys tavorite Monocoupe Speaking high wings FIylines Rearwin Speed bit advanced baits superb performer Sig ster old Earl Stahl masterpiece Something mid-wings perhaps betterIf sheer exuberant flying youd like would flier Curtiss Seagullby Flylinehard beat Peck Prairie Bird recently flew 30 seconds first test flight second flight 55 seconds suspect some buoyant air assisted dura tion inclined toward type model highly recommend ParasoL kit wood wss excellent easy build per formance outstanding cost minimal Rubber Scale Kit kits included review have selected models seen local hobby shops well advertised magazines hoped list clusive likely some indivi duals producing rubber scale kits have overlooked apologize Lets begin review line offered Comet probably extensive collection currently available wing spans 12 54 inches avallable models include everything Piper Cubs WW-LI fighters including twin-engine attack bombers abundance kits however somewhat problem must have least four Piper Cubs line reason kit numbers included wherever possible hoped will avoid confusion ambiguity Last year Chris built never thought would fly bent wing WW-II F4U Corsair kit 3404 used materials kit except nose plug prop some heavy wood stringers wheels left off ald flight endurance surprise currently near minute other WW-II Comet kits have built locallythe Dauntless 3401 P51 3204 P47 3502 Hellcat 3503 Spitfire 3402 P40 3201 have flown 40 seconds evening alr Other kits have have yet built Ercoupe 3407 Avenger 3403 Piper Cub 3206 P383504 Stinson SR-7 3209 kits designed reasonably light weight wing structure other Comet kits would seem designed support 1-to-i scale Sherman tank 15-in Porterfield 3101 Ryan SC 3103 examples heavy construction would avoid unless modification structure planned 32 34 hundred series kits know designed reasonably light-weight structure can made fly quite well addition two 54in models Taylorcraft 3505 Aeronca Chief 3506 also very light structure flew 54-in Taylorcraft rubber power several years ago never guts put enough rubber turns get plane climb Best flights about 25 seconds Much preceding has emphasized light weight structure unquestionably impor tant However also very important get correct rubber/prop combination example 24-in MIG-3 built Earl Stahl plans January 1943 issue ModelAjiplane News weighed 125 oz 8-in plastic prop rubber two months never ex ceeded 30 seconds relatively light aircraft experimentation rubber/prop combination now capable 80 seconds evening alr So weight important dont neglect trying various power-train configura tions year ago Tern Aero Company produced some really nice rubber scale kits Ryan ST kit 109 Tiger Moth 105 Aeronca C3 112 others ac quired Hi-Flier Company Hi-Flier has continued original Tern Aero line added 48 Model Aviation Realism simplicity nicely blended Peck low-wing Druine Turbulentcatchy isnt author gave box old models kids editor swiped Peck- Polymers Ganagobie Needs bit skill well performing pretty Corben Baby Ace Peck worth Wow Moorhouse produced through Peck British Comper Swift Mite much first project Due release written Sigs Wittman Tailwind Nats winning nifty Tom Stark youve rubber experience magnifico fair representation variety worthwhile rubber kits stir stumps Some easy others demanding perform six kits Howard DGA 51 Monocoupe 52 Bellanca Skyrocket 53 Rearwin Sport ster 54 Stinson 105 55 Taylorcraft 56 son have built last six except Monocoupe capable 45 seconds evening air using proper rubber incorporating minor modifi cations enlarge hole nose section six new kits well designed highly recommend first attempt rubber scale $179 price tag doesnt hurt either consider inclusion good prop vacuum-formed cowl wheel pants best parts printwood fit perfect ly Peck Polymers has extensive line peanut scale models years have built French light plane called Ganagobie kit PPi2 flew quite well although never took time fully trim out model Seems though particular old timer shall remain nameless Editors Note Thank goodness took fancy after asking permission son removed box planes giving away kids conclusion Summer Fun Fly Contest Other Peck peanut scale kits include Pietenpol Air Camper PP-i Miles M18 PP 2 Druine Turbulant PP-3 Piper J3 PP-5 Andresson BA4-B PP-6 Nesmith Cougar PP-7 P51 PP-8 Zero PP-9 Gipsy Moth PP-li Peck also carries accessory imaginable rubber power such winders rubber Fulton Hungerford wheels marvelous bal sa thread replicas old spoke wheels also import several lines kits Europe Without doubt catalog best complete will find youve got thing WW-I peanut scale Lee Hobbies has ten such models some about obscure can Lusac 11 kit 103 Austin Ball AFB-l kit i06 model Albatros D-2 kit i05 has built three local fliers have exceeded 30 seconds local gym has i 8-foot ceiling built Austin Ball quite few years ago before learned some tricks trimming rubber models remember flights near 25 seconds until shot down actually speared handlaunch glider Other peanut models available Lee Hobbies Halberstadt D-2 101 Thomas Morse S-4Ci02 Hanza-Bran denberg D-i i04 Bristol Scout D i07 Avro 504K 108 Fokker Dr-l i09 DornierD 110 Flyline models also involved rubber scale kits Heinkel lOOD kit 110 copy i 977 Nats outdoor FF rubber scale winner saw several 78 Nats flew well little work beware low wingers difficult trim predict able flight pattern indoor flying important Balsa wood just doesnt win opponent cinder block gym wall Flylines first model Velie Monocoupe 101 Since have also begun reproduce some Earl Stahl plans kit form late 30s early 40s great fliers well designed currently include Howard DGA 109 Stinson 105 111 Rearwin Speedster 108 Quite few scheduled introduction written Sig has several former Nats winning rubber scale models include Mr Mulligan kit FF23 Monocoupe FF25 excellent models would expected kit wood excellent also produce four other larger designs Piper Super Cruiser FF8 Stinson L5 FF17 Fairchild 24 FF9 Super Cadet FF18 Gene Thomas has created line calls Classic Model Kits include complete documentation vacuum formed parts line models currently includes 1911 Cessna Heath Super Parasol Alexander Bullet Church Midwing Heath Baby Bullet Inmost cases same model can obtained peanut scale size 1-in scale may little large rubber power unless youre inclined toward Jumbo scale biggest problem finding appropriate prop documentation booklet something have see believe rare photographs real plane included well three views scale structure plans Church Midwing approved Jim Church being authentic should satisfy discriminating judge March 1 980 49 Rubber buffs know about such skillfully designed good fliers Golden Age Reproductions meet jaunty Cubnon-flying prop shown say rubber-job framework art form art its best Rearwin Speedster Golden Age Reproductions Fundamentally simple project slanted toward guys bit knowhow author illustrates perfect form launching rubber scaler MIG3 built Stahl plans way back MAN issue Young Schanzle flies uei ui en reieases il-riier Tayloreraft gym floor Weve seen break minute outdoors Cruising shallow circles indoors authors modified lightness Guillows Piper Super Cub Note square-tipped prop Paul K Guillow Company has extensive line scale models years have built least ten over past decade structural design makes simple construc tion heavy nature 500 series WWII fighters lightest design Ive encountered should fly well feel confident about modifying structure Guillows line will give selection over 30 different models choose Recently have built several exactly shown plans powered overproped Cox 010 gas engine mode power make great flying models have also discovered outlines very accurate adaptable FF gas scale contests Sterling Models another company long history rubber scale models Recently have developed line 12 peanut scale models have seen fly quite well Al though have built new peanuts have built several older line kits structural design little too heavy give consistently good flight times However modifications line mo dels offers some interesting planes should give good flying capabilities fidelity scale also good small gas engines natural tastes flirt nostalgia order Aircraft Model Products catalog now primary source Vintage Aero products catalog lists plan/printwood kits old Megow Continental Ideal kits well other supplies handy interested rubber powered models Micro-X has produced very light-weight rub ber scale models quite few years wood selection kits exceptional might expected company specializes indoor model supplies Model selection includes Pietenpol Air Camper Pilatus Turboporter Waco SRE Itoh Eaglet Farman Mosquito capable exceptional flight times have also recently introduced Peanut Scale kits Piper J3 Cub Stinson 125 Piper Vagabond Waco SRE Farman Mosquito Bristol Scout Sopwith Triplane Itoh Eagiet available outdoor indoor versions Last certainly least kits Golden Age Reproductions currently four models choose fron Rearwin Speedster kit Rl patterned after old Peerless design Taylor Cub R-2 Peerless Curtiss RobinR-3 Scientific Fleet Trainer R-4 Peerless time read three kits will available Fokker D-7 Spartan Cabin Stinson Reliant designs light weight excellent materialshand-made balsawheels available through Golden Age Reproductions enjoy looking plans particularly old Peerless Scientific Megow designs check Plan Book Its Once youve built tew Mustang lives again ana Times best band obviously built expert Peck-Polymers shown balance 25 30% behind leading edge average wing chord 5 Hand-glide model adjust eleva tor get smooth giide stalling diving tendency 6 FAL rubber comes 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 widths As initial guess choose motor width according following chart use Sig rubber will probably need larger width Prop Diameter Rubber Width 6 inch 7 inch inch 8 inch 3/16 inch 95 inch inch 7 Make single loop motor about half times length motor peg prop 8 Stretch out motor about twice its natural length crank 15 161 winder turns 240 turns motor Hand launch observe flight characteristics Adjust thrust line thin shims make small adjustments rudder elevator im prove flight characteristics 9 From its change tweek enough effort time will well rewarded Some things consider flight trimming Thrust-line adjustments b Small rudder elevator adjustments c Change prop diameter and/or pitch d Change rubber width and/or loop length make motor two loops smaller width rubber e Add trim tabs made masking tape both wings help control turns f Small C/G adjustments adding clay nose tail delight Sources Rubber Considerable variation performance will found depending upon brand rubber select two popular brands readily available Sig FAI Sig rubber does have torque FAI very reliable never breaks until simply overwound FAI rubber also quite reliable has considerable power available 5 different widths makes easier determine optimum motor given aircraft suggestion get small quantity both try stick brand will develop intuitive feeling much rubber will need particular aircraft well winding capacities Hints Successful Scale Models following far cry complete set instmctions trimming out model should serve guide efforts 1 Choose high-wing monoplane first attempt rubber scale easier trim out due inherent stability Make rudder elevator adjustable hinging fm stabilizer fine copper wire Practically rubber models will require some down-thrust offset initial power burst fully wound motor consider building little during construction kit has some excess ively heavy balsa substitute lighter weight wood 2 Use prop diameter approxi mately 30% wing span Plastic props great easily bent vary pitch also supply usually required additional weight nose section 3 Locate rear motor peg its distance C/G nearly same C/G prop 4 Locate C/G shown plans adding clay nose taiL no location Manufacturers Suppliers Aircraft Model Products PO Box 318 Scituate Mass 02066 Comet Indastries 3630 5 Iron St Chicago III 60609 FAS Model Supply PO Box 9778 Phoeaix Aricoaa 85068 Flyline Models 2820 Oorr Ave Fairfax Virginia 22031 Gene Thomas Classic Models PO Box 681 Melville New york 11746 Golden Age Reproductions PO Box 13 Braintree Mass 02184 Guillows Models Wakefield Mass 01880 Hi-Flier Manufacturing Co 510 E Wabash Ave Decatur III 62525 lee Hobbies 11902 La Bella Ave Sunnyvale California 94087 Available Peck Polymers MICRO-X PO Box 1063A Lorain Ohio 44055 Peck Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa California 92041 Sig Manufacturing Company Montecuma Iowa 50171 Sterling Models 3620 G St Philadelphia Pa 19134 Vintage Aero Wholesale Glen Tenafly New Jersey 07670 50 Model Aviation IT iS agi aooux ong wEan- ui[tiiiig riop dS suggested Pecks antique Pietenpol can awing have moderate skill
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
UBBER5CflLE Allan Schanzle FOR RC plane rings cashiers beD must 10 rubber-powered scale kits sold kids aged 5 95 Yet seldom see kids models maybe thats because choice kit beyond individuals building skills such design require considerable experience trim successful flight Whatever reason hope time finish reading article chances success rubber powered scale kits will significantly increased Since will talk about kits majority information presented directed sport flier truly competitive-minded individual seldom builds kits usually designs own models already familiar tricks rubber power Con sequently lets define successful rubberpowered scale kit can expected fly least 30 seconds assistance thermals buoyant air other point should emphasized definition scale seldom ever will find scale structure mass-produced rubber kit outlines same plane will vary manufacturer manufacturer cases however felt models referenced easily recognizable replicas full-scale aircraft Ive known years real secret success rubber power obtain magical combination prop rubber given aerodynamic confignration impe tus experimentation occurred recently abundance rubber-scale activity emerged Washington DC area Through trial error method95% error group has become recognized some best rubber scale modelers country last four years AMA outdoor rubber-scale champion has come ranks DC Maxecuters Grand National Champion Flying Aces Club Nationals also comes group fliers Weve learned tricks rubber scale some models still defy current skills thats what makes hobby funthe challenge always doing little better before compete against yourself currently active rubber scale few non-scale beginners kits will mentioned tide over teething period rubber power addition some suggestions will made concerning techniques getting out rubber model Finally list manufacturers carry items interest rubber scale given end article would strongiy suggest sending off catalogs see exactly what available Non-Scale Rubber Kitz several simple stick-fuselage models performance will astound models properly trimmed Peck Polymer ROG great flying model built evening last years Nats changes incorporated use different piece rubber motor twist supplied plastic prop vary pitch Flights 55 60 seconds repeated time after time humid 8 pm air 16-in loop 3/32 FAI rubber total length rubber strip 32 amount motor may seem excessively long 10-in model sure does allow heck lot winds put motor used 100 16-tel winder turns 1600 turns motor Another great flier Sigs Cub son Chris built 10 minor modifications 9 -in plastic prop two loops ofi FAI rubber 46 long total length 184 flights 1 min 20 sec can repeated time time again dead calm air motor wound 140 16-to-i winder turns 2240 turns can put motor 16-tel winder torque resulting winds just incompatible 16tel gear ratio Lets consider now some intermediate rubber kits incorporate built up fuselage abundance scale-like appearance such Sigs Cabinair kit FF-20 Customair kit FF-26 have seen both fly quite well built exactly shown kit Consider now Guillows Arrowkit 702 example intermediate rubber-powered trainer Performance model quite good design nose section prohibits reaching full capability model As noted earlier long flights thermal assist ance can obtained use long rubber motors However large motors produce large knots fully wound small opening designed Arrow nose section prohibits use fully-wound large motors criti cism unique Arrow since other models such Hi-Flier Gone Goose kit 101 also exhibits same small nose section Both kits good fliers recommended hesitation design simply prohibits additional 10 20 seconds could obtained sante plane slight modifications Any above mentioned models excel lent selections neophyte rubber power course other kits will perform just well represent selec tion model kits Ive personal experience again suggest obtain catalogs manufacturers select strike fancy Profile Rubber Scale Kits Vintage Aero has recently released new line profile fuselage models DeHavilland DH-6 Nesmith Cougar Pietenpol Air Camper type model can built quickiy serves great intermediate step full-fledged rubber scale Sig has semi-scale profile kit called Parasol kit FF-15 son Chris built 46 Model Aviation Unce everybody started out ROG good looking Peck Polymers firm Comets Corsair jobs once thought wouldnt fly will minute Another great flier difficult scale project Comets Hellcatlight goes PA representative coverage -U numerous good kits have proved excellent performers Fokker menace rides again ultra-simpli fied D-8 parasol Sterling Models absolutely super performance Flylines Heinkel lOOD Beginners stick high wings March 1980 47 Sigs petite parasol constructeo authors son built-up light-weight performer Now want something really perco lates have shot Guillows Arrow wind-in-the-wires stuff grabs PeckPolymers DH Gypsy Moth sure delight Cub primary beginner jobs makes encouraging long flights Whats Albatross D-2 Produced Lee Hobbies has good stability duration Hi- Fliers name spells great penorming subjects nifty little DH Tiger Moth Always everybOdys tavorite Monocoupe Speaking high wings FIylines Rearwin Speed bit advanced baits superb performer Sig ster old Earl Stahl masterpiece Something mid-wings perhaps betterIf sheer exuberant flying youd like would flier Curtiss Seagullby Flylinehard beat Peck Prairie Bird recently flew 30 seconds first test flight second flight 55 seconds suspect some buoyant air assisted dura tion inclined toward type model highly recommend ParasoL kit wood wss excellent easy build per formance outstanding cost minimal Rubber Scale Kit kits included review have selected models seen local hobby shops well advertised magazines hoped list clusive likely some indivi duals producing rubber scale kits have overlooked apologize Lets begin review line offered Comet probably extensive collection currently available wing spans 12 54 inches avallable models include everything Piper Cubs WW-LI fighters including twin-engine attack bombers abundance kits however somewhat problem must have least four Piper Cubs line reason kit numbers included wherever possible hoped will avoid confusion ambiguity Last year Chris built never thought would fly bent wing WW-II F4U Corsair kit 3404 used materials kit except nose plug prop some heavy wood stringers wheels left off ald flight endurance surprise currently near minute other WW-II Comet kits have built locallythe Dauntless 3401 P51 3204 P47 3502 Hellcat 3503 Spitfire 3402 P40 3201 have flown 40 seconds evening alr Other kits have have yet built Ercoupe 3407 Avenger 3403 Piper Cub 3206 P383504 Stinson SR-7 3209 kits designed reasonably light weight wing structure other Comet kits would seem designed support 1-to-i scale Sherman tank 15-in Porterfield 3101 Ryan SC 3103 examples heavy construction would avoid unless modification structure planned 32 34 hundred series kits know designed reasonably light-weight structure can made fly quite well addition two 54in models Taylorcraft 3505 Aeronca Chief 3506 also very light structure flew 54-in Taylorcraft rubber power several years ago never guts put enough rubber turns get plane climb Best flights about 25 seconds Much preceding has emphasized light weight structure unquestionably impor tant However also very important get correct rubber/prop combination example 24-in MIG-3 built Earl Stahl plans January 1943 issue ModelAjiplane News weighed 125 oz 8-in plastic prop rubber two months never ex ceeded 30 seconds relatively light aircraft experimentation rubber/prop combination now capable 80 seconds evening alr So weight important dont neglect trying various power-train configura tions year ago Tern Aero Company produced some really nice rubber scale kits Ryan ST kit 109 Tiger Moth 105 Aeronca C3 112 others ac quired Hi-Flier Company Hi-Flier has continued original Tern Aero line added 48 Model Aviation Realism simplicity nicely blended Peck low-wing Druine Turbulentcatchy isnt author gave box old models kids editor swiped Peck- Polymers Ganagobie Needs bit skill well performing pretty Corben Baby Ace Peck worth Wow Moorhouse produced through Peck British Comper Swift Mite much first project Due release written Sigs Wittman Tailwind Nats winning nifty Tom Stark youve rubber experience magnifico fair representation variety worthwhile rubber kits stir stumps Some easy others demanding perform six kits Howard DGA 51 Monocoupe 52 Bellanca Skyrocket 53 Rearwin Sport ster 54 Stinson 105 55 Taylorcraft 56 son have built last six except Monocoupe capable 45 seconds evening air using proper rubber incorporating minor modifi cations enlarge hole nose section six new kits well designed highly recommend first attempt rubber scale $179 price tag doesnt hurt either consider inclusion good prop vacuum-formed cowl wheel pants best parts printwood fit perfect ly Peck Polymers has extensive line peanut scale models years have built French light plane called Ganagobie kit PPi2 flew quite well although never took time fully trim out model Seems though particular old timer shall remain nameless Editors Note Thank goodness took fancy after asking permission son removed box planes giving away kids conclusion Summer Fun Fly Contest Other Peck peanut scale kits include Pietenpol Air Camper PP-i Miles M18 PP 2 Druine Turbulant PP-3 Piper J3 PP-5 Andresson BA4-B PP-6 Nesmith Cougar PP-7 P51 PP-8 Zero PP-9 Gipsy Moth PP-li Peck also carries accessory imaginable rubber power such winders rubber Fulton Hungerford wheels marvelous bal sa thread replicas old spoke wheels also import several lines kits Europe Without doubt catalog best complete will find youve got thing WW-I peanut scale Lee Hobbies has ten such models some about obscure can Lusac 11 kit 103 Austin Ball AFB-l kit i06 model Albatros D-2 kit i05 has built three local fliers have exceeded 30 seconds local gym has i 8-foot ceiling built Austin Ball quite few years ago before learned some tricks trimming rubber models remember flights near 25 seconds until shot down actually speared handlaunch glider Other peanut models available Lee Hobbies Halberstadt D-2 101 Thomas Morse S-4Ci02 Hanza-Bran denberg D-i i04 Bristol Scout D i07 Avro 504K 108 Fokker Dr-l i09 DornierD 110 Flyline models also involved rubber scale kits Heinkel lOOD kit 110 copy i 977 Nats outdoor FF rubber scale winner saw several 78 Nats flew well little work beware low wingers difficult trim predict able flight pattern indoor flying important Balsa wood just doesnt win opponent cinder block gym wall Flylines first model Velie Monocoupe 101 Since have also begun reproduce some Earl Stahl plans kit form late 30s early 40s great fliers well designed currently include Howard DGA 109 Stinson 105 111 Rearwin Speedster 108 Quite few scheduled introduction written Sig has several former Nats winning rubber scale models include Mr Mulligan kit FF23 Monocoupe FF25 excellent models would expected kit wood excellent also produce four other larger designs Piper Super Cruiser FF8 Stinson L5 FF17 Fairchild 24 FF9 Super Cadet FF18 Gene Thomas has created line calls Classic Model Kits include complete documentation vacuum formed parts line models currently includes 1911 Cessna Heath Super Parasol Alexander Bullet Church Midwing Heath Baby Bullet Inmost cases same model can obtained peanut scale size 1-in scale may little large rubber power unless youre inclined toward Jumbo scale biggest problem finding appropriate prop documentation booklet something have see believe rare photographs real plane included well three views scale structure plans Church Midwing approved Jim Church being authentic should satisfy discriminating judge March 1 980 49 Rubber buffs know about such skillfully designed good fliers Golden Age Reproductions meet jaunty Cubnon-flying prop shown say rubber-job framework art form art its best Rearwin Speedster Golden Age Reproductions Fundamentally simple project slanted toward guys bit knowhow author illustrates perfect form launching rubber scaler MIG3 built Stahl plans way back MAN issue Young Schanzle flies uei ui en reieases il-riier Tayloreraft gym floor Weve seen break minute outdoors Cruising shallow circles indoors authors modified lightness Guillows Piper Super Cub Note square-tipped prop Paul K Guillow Company has extensive line scale models years have built least ten over past decade structural design makes simple construc tion heavy nature 500 series WWII fighters lightest design Ive encountered should fly well feel confident about modifying structure Guillows line will give selection over 30 different models choose Recently have built several exactly shown plans powered overproped Cox 010 gas engine mode power make great flying models have also discovered outlines very accurate adaptable FF gas scale contests Sterling Models another company long history rubber scale models Recently have developed line 12 peanut scale models have seen fly quite well Al though have built new peanuts have built several older line kits structural design little too heavy give consistently good flight times However modifications line mo dels offers some interesting planes should give good flying capabilities fidelity scale also good small gas engines natural tastes flirt nostalgia order Aircraft Model Products catalog now primary source Vintage Aero products catalog lists plan/printwood kits old Megow Continental Ideal kits well other supplies handy interested rubber powered models Micro-X has produced very light-weight rub ber scale models quite few years wood selection kits exceptional might expected company specializes indoor model supplies Model selection includes Pietenpol Air Camper Pilatus Turboporter Waco SRE Itoh Eaglet Farman Mosquito capable exceptional flight times have also recently introduced Peanut Scale kits Piper J3 Cub Stinson 125 Piper Vagabond Waco SRE Farman Mosquito Bristol Scout Sopwith Triplane Itoh Eagiet available outdoor indoor versions Last certainly least kits Golden Age Reproductions currently four models choose fron Rearwin Speedster kit Rl patterned after old Peerless design Taylor Cub R-2 Peerless Curtiss RobinR-3 Scientific Fleet Trainer R-4 Peerless time read three kits will available Fokker D-7 Spartan Cabin Stinson Reliant designs light weight excellent materialshand-made balsawheels available through Golden Age Reproductions enjoy looking plans particularly old Peerless Scientific Megow designs check Plan Book Its Once youve built tew Mustang lives again ana Times best band obviously built expert Peck-Polymers shown balance 25 30% behind leading edge average wing chord 5 Hand-glide model adjust eleva tor get smooth giide stalling diving tendency 6 FAL rubber comes 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 widths As initial guess choose motor width according following chart use Sig rubber will probably need larger width Prop Diameter Rubber Width 6 inch 7 inch inch 8 inch 3/16 inch 95 inch inch 7 Make single loop motor about half times length motor peg prop 8 Stretch out motor about twice its natural length crank 15 161 winder turns 240 turns motor Hand launch observe flight characteristics Adjust thrust line thin shims make small adjustments rudder elevator im prove flight characteristics 9 From its change tweek enough effort time will well rewarded Some things consider flight trimming Thrust-line adjustments b Small rudder elevator adjustments c Change prop diameter and/or pitch d Change rubber width and/or loop length make motor two loops smaller width rubber e Add trim tabs made masking tape both wings help control turns f Small C/G adjustments adding clay nose tail delight Sources Rubber Considerable variation performance will found depending upon brand rubber select two popular brands readily available Sig FAI Sig rubber does have torque FAI very reliable never breaks until simply overwound FAI rubber also quite reliable has considerable power available 5 different widths makes easier determine optimum motor given aircraft suggestion get small quantity both try stick brand will develop intuitive feeling much rubber will need particular aircraft well winding capacities Hints Successful Scale Models following far cry complete set instmctions trimming out model should serve guide efforts 1 Choose high-wing monoplane first attempt rubber scale easier trim out due inherent stability Make rudder elevator adjustable hinging fm stabilizer fine copper wire Practically rubber models will require some down-thrust offset initial power burst fully wound motor consider building little during construction kit has some excess ively heavy balsa substitute lighter weight wood 2 Use prop diameter approxi mately 30% wing span Plastic props great easily bent vary pitch also supply usually required additional weight nose section 3 Locate rear motor peg its distance C/G nearly same C/G prop 4 Locate C/G shown plans adding clay nose taiL no location Manufacturers Suppliers Aircraft Model 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