SAFElY COMES FIRST paints adhesives glues other chemicals use hobby may have contents can have severely harmful effects bodies Read labels first John Preston THE ABOVE MES SAGES appear pro duct purchased just yesterday hobby pro duct No happens Old Adhesive Remover purchased can remove tile adhesive bathroom prior laying new floor hobby activities currently taking back seat some long overdue home re decoration projects Since modelers under take home repair projects since hobby materials contain substances hostile human body thought some words health hazards might appro priate Back January 1981 issue MA discussed hazard polyisocyanate paints polyurethane paints DuPont Imron perhaps well known dis cussion paints originated column written Bob Hoeckle Flying Models maga zine also reprinted RC Modeler recently heard somebody point introducing twocomponent poly urethane paints hobbyists columns appeared Fortunately idea has now dropped again urge avoid type paint unless have access professional spray equipment includes ventilated spray booth air-fed respirator No matter what type finish put model would bet money its container states first its flammable second should used adequate ventilation latter statement probably diffi cult interpret Just what meant adequate certainly does mean should spray paint model closed-up air-conditioned house could protected char coal-filter-type respirator rest family probably barely tolerate hobby anyway DANGER Contains Petroleum Distillate swallowed induce vomiting Call physician immediately DANGER Combustible Keep away heat open flame DANGER Contains Methylene Chloride Avoid contact skin eyes Avoid prolonged breathing vapors USE ONLY IN ADEQUATE VENTILATION KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WARNING Particular care use must exercised persons heart problems impaired lung functions will excited breathing by-products activity Dont forget its also flammable unless finish models latex paint doubt recommend first consider painting outdoors isnt practical because bugs whatever make sure have cross-flow ventilation through area working Windows both sides room exhaust fan placed type thing have mind just checked number bottles cans own workshop see what else besides flammability ventilation appears containers Like modelers tend somewhat pack rat appear have number products long since ceased use contents congealed solid lump bottom container However served give us wide cross section warnings absence thereof found product labeled Non-Toxic water-based Flitegias Liquid Masking Film also non-flammable Another can might give impression harmless humans since contained no warn ings special instructions Only name manufacturer contents stated gallon can nitrate dope thinner picked up recent club auction think purchased full-scale aircraft supply store far being harmless extremely flammableas likely know Beware products packaged listen tion sale professionals found another can intended sale John Q Public aerosol can striping paint marked commer cial & industrial use consumer use reason obvious following message also marked can WARNING POISON CONTAINS LEAD AND ZINC CHROMATES DRIED FILM OF THIS PAINT MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF EATEN OR CHEWED INHAL ATION OF SPRAY MIST OR SANDING DUST MAY CAUSE SEVERE BODILY HARM sure product Continued page 12 -7 // / /1 MAYBE iOU SHOULD PAINT AFTER THE WIND CALMS DOWN 10 Model Aviation uuvb DUBRO HEAVY DUTY HINGES 000 000 000 KTi II]Shown actual size 0 0 0strong nylon hinges built take heavy loads Dimen sions 3/4 wide x 1-3/8 long x 040 thick using 3/64 diameter cotter pin maximum convenience strength Ideal 1/4 scale models 15 Per Pkg 375No257 Removable Cotter Pin E-Z CONNECTORS SNAP ON -Or PEEN ON 98c Pr zv ~3- WE HAVE INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE OF E-Z CONNECTORS 2 OF OUR NEW NYLON SNAP-ONS ESPECIALLY MADE TO HOLD TIGHT ON ANY SIZE CONTROL ARM THESE NEW SNAP-ONS CAN SAFELY BE USED OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO STILL PREFER PERMANENT INSTALLATION JUST PEEN ON THEWASHER AS BEFORE YOUR CHOICECat No 121 THE FINAL FILTR p ON LY 11/4 FILTERS IN EITHER DIRECTION CLEAN BY BACK FLUSHING ultimate in-line fuel filter twice much fuel filtering capacity filters now available extremely fine 130 micron polyester screen filters out smallest particles yet because large filtering ares does restrict fuel flow Proven 20% better wire screen equivalents classy looking aluminum filter should used between engine lank fuel can lineACTUAL SIZE CAT NO 162 ONLY $175 DU-BRO 20 FLEX-CABLE TOR CONTROL Provides ultimate control cable assembly Highly flexible free running adjuslable control horn KWIK SWITCH T simplest fastest easiest way mount battery switch complete switch mounting set enables install battery switch minutes anywhere fuselage drilling 3/16 hole Excellent use olanes helicopters boats cars Designed fit wall thickness up 318 RO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED Bonner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 U S came its now trash can Most aware federal regulation controls content lead paint limits amount lead dried film 006% However itjust happens paints intended solely painting RC model aircraft exempt requirements sure hobby paint manu facturers sell paint containing lead work shop bottle Pactra Aero Gloss Military Flats paint stated label contained lead understand lead necessary order color match paint used full-scale aircraft use paint use leftovers retouch kids toys doubt either children will chew model young children have habit trying eat toys Come think also own cat ate part rudder Scale aircraft painted Aero Gloss thing did find workshop product contained benzene However isnt too long since uncommonly used solvent consumer products Its link leukemia has caused its disappearance marketplace Two other solvents toluene xylene sometimes listed toluol xylol chemically closely related benzene found finishing materials best knowledge toluene xylene have flagged cancer-causing agents according article appeared Family Health magazine sent us Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons theycan cause narcosisdizziness nausea loss coordination comaif absorbed sufficient concentrations Tolu ene marked ingredient butyrate dope thinner retarder two differing brands epoxy paint Xylene also found epoxy paint reason generally spraying outdoors sand buff off bugs later Maybe noted clubs best painter still control faculties some might argue Family Health article mentions another chemical appears least products use n-Hexane can found spray adhesives some may use attach wing skins foam cores have used mount some photographs adorn office walls According toxicologist contacted Consumer Product Safety Commission following may occur exposed n Hexane Symmetrical progressive weakness sensory loss extremities unsteady gait difficulty grasping severely exposed subjects may experience paralysis legs arms However its consolation n Hexane known carcinogen can spray adhesive did list ingredients name stated petroleum distillates Before throw away cans spray adhesive should state understand person would have have pro longed exposure n-Hexane before neuro logical impairment would result Nevertheless recommend spray foam cores whateveroutdoors whenever possible assume now modelers know dire consequences result hardener used polyester resin MEKP gets eye takes seconds lose ones sight such incident subject eyes feel sure users of several brands cyanoacrylate glues have experienced eye irritation results exposure fumes given off glue cures Continued page 105 1 2 Model Aviation Safety Preston Continued page 12 unable find out fumes potentially harmful readers can throw some light would welcome letter Finally case thinking hobby paints can cause us some bodily harm consider following story also extracted Family Health article sent Russell weeks dragging around wishing whatever coming down would hurry up happen theres nothing worse day-before-you-get-the-flu feeling thats Id felt too days Maybe its allergy friends suggested Could thought what pollen tree grass mold flourishes middle March Still did finally chalk up allergy just because thing seemed feasible weeks went began feel worse distinct pain bottom spine needle inserted having increasing difficulty urinating legs ached way have ached Ive fever evening after getting off commuter train decided ill just allergy fluill got home felt urinate couldnt panic called doctor As turned out doctor writer above story diagnosed problem toxic exposure paint used pro fessional painters engaged paint bedroom paint apparently nothing exotic just run-of-the-mill oil-based enamel So whether contemplating spray painting latest Pattern Scale creation merely going some home renovations alert allergy-like symptoms through could having toxic reaction paint Time now leave another month get back bathroom redecorating writing weve decided return methy lene-chloride-containing Old Tile Remover store reason contained following account again Family Health magazine Consider case 66-year-old Wisconsin man took up furniture refinishing basement After three-hour session used paint stripper containing METHYLENE CHLORIDE emphasis JDP remove paint varnish chest drawers suffered heart attack rushed hospital Though mentioned hobby attending physicians doctors made no con nection Soon after being released hospital man returned project suffered another heart attack convalesced slowly second time once again returned hobby third heart attack however fatal John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 18 man aliveover 350 types log book seems contain everything ask about Aristocrat CF Courtney says Bellancas always efficient airplanes Courtney began career 1 913 Grahame-White Flying School England struction consisted straight flight takeoffs landings Constant repair made machines Continued page 110 keueIF NEED6ot BALSASt BALSA SHEETS 48 long 4x/is 53 4x3/32 66 4x1/875 4 x /i86 4x/494 4 x 1/2 150 6xl/1e100 6x3/32115 6x/s127 6x/is146 6xl/4165 6x12200 PLYWOOD 648144 1/16156 Ia2180 185 /16240 /4 280 BALSA BLOCKS 24 long 1x2 92 1 x3 140 1x4 188 2x2 130 2x3 190 3x3 275 BALSA STICKS 48 long Sold packs 5 /16 x /470 /32 x /470 x /475 1/4 x 3/95 /4 X /2110 70 sq.70 3/~ sq.75 /4 sq.85 3/ sq1 40 /2 sq 190 Write complete product listing Manufacturers dealers Inquiries invited Special sizes available Add $350 postage handling No minimum reciuirements NNG NODELS INC P 0 BOX 396 Y MARylAND October 1981 105
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/10
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 105
SAFElY COMES FIRST paints adhesives glues other chemicals use hobby may have contents can have severely harmful effects bodies Read labels first John Preston THE ABOVE MES SAGES appear pro duct purchased just yesterday hobby pro duct No happens Old Adhesive Remover purchased can remove tile adhesive bathroom prior laying new floor hobby activities currently taking back seat some long overdue home re decoration projects Since modelers under take home repair projects since hobby materials contain substances hostile human body thought some words health hazards might appro priate Back January 1981 issue MA discussed hazard polyisocyanate paints polyurethane paints DuPont Imron perhaps well known dis cussion paints originated column written Bob Hoeckle Flying Models maga zine also reprinted RC Modeler recently heard somebody point introducing twocomponent poly urethane paints hobbyists columns appeared Fortunately idea has now dropped again urge avoid type paint unless have access professional spray equipment includes ventilated spray booth air-fed respirator No matter what type finish put model would bet money its container states first its flammable second should used adequate ventilation latter statement probably diffi cult interpret Just what meant adequate certainly does mean should spray paint model closed-up air-conditioned house could protected char coal-filter-type respirator rest family probably barely tolerate hobby anyway DANGER Contains Petroleum Distillate swallowed induce vomiting Call physician immediately DANGER Combustible Keep away heat open flame DANGER Contains Methylene Chloride Avoid contact skin eyes Avoid prolonged breathing vapors USE ONLY IN ADEQUATE VENTILATION KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WARNING Particular care use must exercised persons heart problems impaired lung functions will excited breathing by-products activity Dont forget its also flammable unless finish models latex paint doubt recommend first consider painting outdoors isnt practical because bugs whatever make sure have cross-flow ventilation through area working Windows both sides room exhaust fan placed type thing have mind just checked number bottles cans own workshop see what else besides flammability ventilation appears containers Like modelers tend somewhat pack rat appear have number products long since ceased use contents congealed solid lump bottom container However served give us wide cross section warnings absence thereof found product labeled Non-Toxic water-based Flitegias Liquid Masking Film also non-flammable Another can might give impression harmless humans since contained no warn ings special instructions Only name manufacturer contents stated gallon can nitrate dope thinner picked up recent club auction think purchased full-scale aircraft supply store far being harmless extremely flammableas likely know Beware products packaged listen tion sale professionals found another can intended sale John Q Public aerosol can striping paint marked commer cial & industrial use consumer use reason obvious following message also marked can WARNING POISON CONTAINS LEAD AND ZINC CHROMATES DRIED FILM OF THIS PAINT MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF EATEN OR CHEWED INHAL ATION OF SPRAY MIST OR SANDING DUST MAY CAUSE SEVERE BODILY HARM sure product Continued page 12 -7 // / /1 MAYBE iOU SHOULD PAINT AFTER THE WIND CALMS DOWN 10 Model Aviation uuvb DUBRO HEAVY DUTY HINGES 000 000 000 KTi II]Shown actual size 0 0 0strong nylon hinges built take heavy loads Dimen sions 3/4 wide x 1-3/8 long x 040 thick using 3/64 diameter cotter pin maximum convenience strength Ideal 1/4 scale models 15 Per Pkg 375No257 Removable Cotter Pin E-Z CONNECTORS SNAP ON -Or PEEN ON 98c Pr zv ~3- WE HAVE INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE OF E-Z CONNECTORS 2 OF OUR NEW NYLON SNAP-ONS ESPECIALLY MADE TO HOLD TIGHT ON ANY SIZE CONTROL ARM THESE NEW SNAP-ONS CAN SAFELY BE USED OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO STILL PREFER PERMANENT INSTALLATION JUST PEEN ON THEWASHER AS BEFORE YOUR CHOICECat No 121 THE FINAL FILTR p ON LY 11/4 FILTERS IN EITHER DIRECTION CLEAN BY BACK FLUSHING ultimate in-line fuel filter twice much fuel filtering capacity filters now available extremely fine 130 micron polyester screen filters out smallest particles yet because large filtering ares does restrict fuel flow Proven 20% better wire screen equivalents classy looking aluminum filter should used between engine lank fuel can lineACTUAL SIZE CAT NO 162 ONLY $175 DU-BRO 20 FLEX-CABLE TOR CONTROL Provides ultimate control cable assembly Highly flexible free running adjuslable control horn KWIK SWITCH T simplest fastest easiest way mount battery switch complete switch mounting set enables install battery switch minutes anywhere fuselage drilling 3/16 hole Excellent use olanes helicopters boats cars Designed fit wall thickness up 318 RO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED Bonner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 U S came its now trash can Most aware federal regulation controls content lead paint limits amount lead dried film 006% However itjust happens paints intended solely painting RC model aircraft exempt requirements sure hobby paint manu facturers sell paint containing lead work shop bottle Pactra Aero Gloss Military Flats paint stated label contained lead understand lead necessary order color match paint used full-scale aircraft use paint use leftovers retouch kids toys doubt either children will chew model young children have habit trying eat toys Come think also own cat ate part rudder Scale aircraft painted Aero Gloss thing did find workshop product contained benzene However isnt too long since uncommonly used solvent consumer products Its link leukemia has caused its disappearance marketplace Two other solvents toluene xylene sometimes listed toluol xylol chemically closely related benzene found finishing materials best knowledge toluene xylene have flagged cancer-causing agents according article appeared Family Health magazine sent us Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons theycan cause narcosisdizziness nausea loss coordination comaif absorbed sufficient concentrations Tolu ene marked ingredient butyrate dope thinner retarder two differing brands epoxy paint Xylene also found epoxy paint reason generally spraying outdoors sand buff off bugs later Maybe noted clubs best painter still control faculties some might argue Family Health article mentions another chemical appears least products use n-Hexane can found spray adhesives some may use attach wing skins foam cores have used mount some photographs adorn office walls According toxicologist contacted Consumer Product Safety Commission following may occur exposed n Hexane Symmetrical progressive weakness sensory loss extremities unsteady gait difficulty grasping severely exposed subjects may experience paralysis legs arms However its consolation n Hexane known carcinogen can spray adhesive did list ingredients name stated petroleum distillates Before throw away cans spray adhesive should state understand person would have have pro longed exposure n-Hexane before neuro logical impairment would result Nevertheless recommend spray foam cores whateveroutdoors whenever possible assume now modelers know dire consequences result hardener used polyester resin MEKP gets eye takes seconds lose ones sight such incident subject eyes feel sure users of several brands cyanoacrylate glues have experienced eye irritation results exposure fumes given off glue cures Continued page 105 1 2 Model Aviation Safety Preston Continued page 12 unable find out fumes potentially harmful readers can throw some light would welcome letter Finally case thinking hobby paints can cause us some bodily harm consider following story also extracted Family Health article sent Russell weeks dragging around wishing whatever coming down would hurry up happen theres nothing worse day-before-you-get-the-flu feeling thats Id felt too days Maybe its allergy friends suggested Could thought what pollen tree grass mold flourishes middle March Still did finally chalk up allergy just because thing seemed feasible weeks went began feel worse distinct pain bottom spine needle inserted having increasing difficulty urinating legs ached way have ached Ive fever evening after getting off commuter train decided ill just allergy fluill got home felt urinate couldnt panic called doctor As turned out doctor writer above story diagnosed problem toxic exposure paint used pro fessional painters engaged paint bedroom paint apparently nothing exotic just run-of-the-mill oil-based enamel So whether contemplating spray painting latest Pattern Scale creation merely going some home renovations alert allergy-like symptoms through could having toxic reaction paint Time now leave another month get back bathroom redecorating writing weve decided return methy lene-chloride-containing Old Tile Remover store reason contained following account again Family Health magazine Consider case 66-year-old Wisconsin man took up furniture refinishing basement After three-hour session used paint stripper containing METHYLENE CHLORIDE emphasis JDP remove paint varnish chest drawers suffered heart attack rushed hospital Though mentioned hobby attending physicians doctors made no con nection Soon after being released hospital man returned project suffered another heart attack convalesced slowly second time once again returned hobby third heart attack however fatal John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 18 man aliveover 350 types log book seems contain everything ask about Aristocrat CF Courtney says Bellancas always efficient airplanes Courtney began career 1 913 Grahame-White Flying School England struction consisted straight flight takeoffs landings Constant repair made machines Continued page 110 keueIF NEED6ot BALSASt BALSA SHEETS 48 long 4x/is 53 4x3/32 66 4x1/875 4 x /i86 4x/494 4 x 1/2 150 6xl/1e100 6x3/32115 6x/s127 6x/is146 6xl/4165 6x12200 PLYWOOD 648144 1/16156 Ia2180 185 /16240 /4 280 BALSA BLOCKS 24 long 1x2 92 1 x3 140 1x4 188 2x2 130 2x3 190 3x3 275 BALSA STICKS 48 long Sold packs 5 /16 x /470 /32 x /470 x /475 1/4 x 3/95 /4 X /2110 70 sq.70 3/~ sq.75 /4 sq.85 3/ sq1 40 /2 sq 190 Write complete product listing Manufacturers dealers Inquiries invited Special sizes available Add $350 postage handling No minimum reciuirements NNG NODELS INC P 0 BOX 396 Y MARylAND October 1981 105
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/10
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 105
SAFElY COMES FIRST paints adhesives glues other chemicals use hobby may have contents can have severely harmful effects bodies Read labels first John Preston THE ABOVE MES SAGES appear pro duct purchased just yesterday hobby pro duct No happens Old Adhesive Remover purchased can remove tile adhesive bathroom prior laying new floor hobby activities currently taking back seat some long overdue home re decoration projects Since modelers under take home repair projects since hobby materials contain substances hostile human body thought some words health hazards might appro priate Back January 1981 issue MA discussed hazard polyisocyanate paints polyurethane paints DuPont Imron perhaps well known dis cussion paints originated column written Bob Hoeckle Flying Models maga zine also reprinted RC Modeler recently heard somebody point introducing twocomponent poly urethane paints hobbyists columns appeared Fortunately idea has now dropped again urge avoid type paint unless have access professional spray equipment includes ventilated spray booth air-fed respirator No matter what type finish put model would bet money its container states first its flammable second should used adequate ventilation latter statement probably diffi cult interpret Just what meant adequate certainly does mean should spray paint model closed-up air-conditioned house could protected char coal-filter-type respirator rest family probably barely tolerate hobby anyway DANGER Contains Petroleum Distillate swallowed induce vomiting Call physician immediately DANGER Combustible Keep away heat open flame DANGER Contains Methylene Chloride Avoid contact skin eyes Avoid prolonged breathing vapors USE ONLY IN ADEQUATE VENTILATION KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WARNING Particular care use must exercised persons heart problems impaired lung functions will excited breathing by-products activity Dont forget its also flammable unless finish models latex paint doubt recommend first consider painting outdoors isnt practical because bugs whatever make sure have cross-flow ventilation through area working Windows both sides room exhaust fan placed type thing have mind just checked number bottles cans own workshop see what else besides flammability ventilation appears containers Like modelers tend somewhat pack rat appear have number products long since ceased use contents congealed solid lump bottom container However served give us wide cross section warnings absence thereof found product labeled Non-Toxic water-based Flitegias Liquid Masking Film also non-flammable Another can might give impression harmless humans since contained no warn ings special instructions Only name manufacturer contents stated gallon can nitrate dope thinner picked up recent club auction think purchased full-scale aircraft supply store far being harmless extremely flammableas likely know Beware products packaged listen tion sale professionals found another can intended sale John Q Public aerosol can striping paint marked commer cial & industrial use consumer use reason obvious following message also marked can WARNING POISON CONTAINS LEAD AND ZINC CHROMATES DRIED FILM OF THIS PAINT MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF EATEN OR CHEWED INHAL ATION OF SPRAY MIST OR SANDING DUST MAY CAUSE SEVERE BODILY HARM sure product Continued page 12 -7 // / /1 MAYBE iOU SHOULD PAINT AFTER THE WIND CALMS DOWN 10 Model Aviation uuvb DUBRO HEAVY DUTY HINGES 000 000 000 KTi II]Shown actual size 0 0 0strong nylon hinges built take heavy loads Dimen sions 3/4 wide x 1-3/8 long x 040 thick using 3/64 diameter cotter pin maximum convenience strength Ideal 1/4 scale models 15 Per Pkg 375No257 Removable Cotter Pin E-Z CONNECTORS SNAP ON -Or PEEN ON 98c Pr zv ~3- WE HAVE INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE OF E-Z CONNECTORS 2 OF OUR NEW NYLON SNAP-ONS ESPECIALLY MADE TO HOLD TIGHT ON ANY SIZE CONTROL ARM THESE NEW SNAP-ONS CAN SAFELY BE USED OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO STILL PREFER PERMANENT INSTALLATION JUST PEEN ON THEWASHER AS BEFORE YOUR CHOICECat No 121 THE FINAL FILTR p ON LY 11/4 FILTERS IN EITHER DIRECTION CLEAN BY BACK FLUSHING ultimate in-line fuel filter twice much fuel filtering capacity filters now available extremely fine 130 micron polyester screen filters out smallest particles yet because large filtering ares does restrict fuel flow Proven 20% better wire screen equivalents classy looking aluminum filter should used between engine lank fuel can lineACTUAL SIZE CAT NO 162 ONLY $175 DU-BRO 20 FLEX-CABLE TOR CONTROL Provides ultimate control cable assembly Highly flexible free running adjuslable control horn KWIK SWITCH T simplest fastest easiest way mount battery switch complete switch mounting set enables install battery switch minutes anywhere fuselage drilling 3/16 hole Excellent use olanes helicopters boats cars Designed fit wall thickness up 318 RO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED Bonner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 U S came its now trash can Most aware federal regulation controls content lead paint limits amount lead dried film 006% However itjust happens paints intended solely painting RC model aircraft exempt requirements sure hobby paint manu facturers sell paint containing lead work shop bottle Pactra Aero Gloss Military Flats paint stated label contained lead understand lead necessary order color match paint used full-scale aircraft use paint use leftovers retouch kids toys doubt either children will chew model young children have habit trying eat toys Come think also own cat ate part rudder Scale aircraft painted Aero Gloss thing did find workshop product contained benzene However isnt too long since uncommonly used solvent consumer products Its link leukemia has caused its disappearance marketplace Two other solvents toluene xylene sometimes listed toluol xylol chemically closely related benzene found finishing materials best knowledge toluene xylene have flagged cancer-causing agents according article appeared Family Health magazine sent us Russell Knetzger Milwaukee Flying Electrons theycan cause narcosisdizziness nausea loss coordination comaif absorbed sufficient concentrations Tolu ene marked ingredient butyrate dope thinner retarder two differing brands epoxy paint Xylene also found epoxy paint reason generally spraying outdoors sand buff off bugs later Maybe noted clubs best painter still control faculties some might argue Family Health article mentions another chemical appears least products use n-Hexane can found spray adhesives some may use attach wing skins foam cores have used mount some photographs adorn office walls According toxicologist contacted Consumer Product Safety Commission following may occur exposed n Hexane Symmetrical progressive weakness sensory loss extremities unsteady gait difficulty grasping severely exposed subjects may experience paralysis legs arms However its consolation n Hexane known carcinogen can spray adhesive did list ingredients name stated petroleum distillates Before throw away cans spray adhesive should state understand person would have have pro longed exposure n-Hexane before neuro logical impairment would result Nevertheless recommend spray foam cores whateveroutdoors whenever possible assume now modelers know dire consequences result hardener used polyester resin MEKP gets eye takes seconds lose ones sight such incident subject eyes feel sure users of several brands cyanoacrylate glues have experienced eye irritation results exposure fumes given off glue cures Continued page 105 1 2 Model Aviation Safety Preston Continued page 12 unable find out fumes potentially harmful readers can throw some light would welcome letter Finally case thinking hobby paints can cause us some bodily harm consider following story also extracted Family Health article sent Russell weeks dragging around wishing whatever coming down would hurry up happen theres nothing worse day-before-you-get-the-flu feeling thats Id felt too days Maybe its allergy friends suggested Could thought what pollen tree grass mold flourishes middle March Still did finally chalk up allergy just because thing seemed feasible weeks went began feel worse distinct pain bottom spine needle inserted having increasing difficulty urinating legs ached way have ached Ive fever evening after getting off commuter train decided ill just allergy fluill got home felt urinate couldnt panic called doctor As turned out doctor writer above story diagnosed problem toxic exposure paint used pro fessional painters engaged paint bedroom paint apparently nothing exotic just run-of-the-mill oil-based enamel So whether contemplating spray painting latest Pattern Scale creation merely going some home renovations alert allergy-like symptoms through could having toxic reaction paint Time now leave another month get back bathroom redecorating writing weve decided return methy lene-chloride-containing Old Tile Remover store reason contained following account again Family Health magazine Consider case 66-year-old Wisconsin man took up furniture refinishing basement After three-hour session used paint stripper containing METHYLENE CHLORIDE emphasis JDP remove paint varnish chest drawers suffered heart attack rushed hospital Though mentioned hobby attending physicians doctors made no con nection Soon after being released hospital man returned project suffered another heart attack convalesced slowly second time once again returned hobby third heart attack however fatal John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 18 man aliveover 350 types log book seems contain everything ask about Aristocrat CF Courtney says Bellancas always efficient airplanes Courtney began career 1 913 Grahame-White Flying School England struction consisted straight flight takeoffs landings Constant repair made machines Continued page 110 keueIF NEED6ot BALSASt BALSA SHEETS 48 long 4x/is 53 4x3/32 66 4x1/875 4 x /i86 4x/494 4 x 1/2 150 6xl/1e100 6x3/32115 6x/s127 6x/is146 6xl/4165 6x12200 PLYWOOD 648144 1/16156 Ia2180 185 /16240 /4 280 BALSA BLOCKS 24 long 1x2 92 1 x3 140 1x4 188 2x2 130 2x3 190 3x3 275 BALSA STICKS 48 long Sold packs 5 /16 x /470 /32 x /470 x /475 1/4 x 3/95 /4 X /2110 70 sq.70 3/~ sq.75 /4 sq.85 3/ sq1 40 /2 sq 190 Write complete product listing Manufacturers dealers Inquiries invited Special sizes available Add $350 postage handling No minimum reciuirements NNG NODELS INC P 0 BOX 396 Y MARylAND October 1981 105