NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill out form send transmitter less battery antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 9464142 Name Addretrv City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA ri res Secret Weapon/Shulman Continued page 140 enough handle chain saw engine provided engine relatively small Fuselage Gather fuselage parts check against plan photographs sketches familiarize yourself assembly sequence unique structure fuselage permits its easy trouble-free assembly contributes its lightness strength Dont deviate construction shown plan 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle 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hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend upon familiar become afraid change size length motor Record results will soon find combination will just right model have questions concerning construction adjustment Pieces address 5669 Victoryview Lane Cincinnati OH 45233 Please include selfaddressed stamped envelope would like thank people have helped over yearstoo list know Also people graciously give time contests liers Parts Materials Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 Micro-X Products PO Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Montezuma IA 50171 Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Road Wayland MA 01778 Wayne Triven 7408 West Hanna Ave Tampa FL 33615 Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 168 shape conform fuselage oufline study plan renderings formers 2 3 detail bottom strip ends t/4-in tail section filler dont let worry x /4-in filler will blend tail-section filler assembly has completed area will sanded tapered flow 318-in stringers forming oval section tail Install 1/4 x 31s-in stringers between formers 2 3 associated triangle stock pieces 1/ x /4-in filler pieces see plan Add remaining /4 x 318-in stringers side former 4 tail Note Splice stringers necessary run full-length Vary splice joints opposite other greater strength Glue 31s-in wing saddles adjacent associated stringers fuselage sides Glue wing saddle bolt mount 314-in balsa triangle stock wish use t/s-in sheet balsa perimeter sheeting Fit perimeter sheeting fuselage sides stringers 1/ X 1/4-in triangle stock DIANA Aviatrix 30s onta os Pilot head Jactret Hetnet Goggles Easy semble fiSh latex parts No403 1/3 Scale s1595 No404 114 Scale o 1N4O5 1/5 Scale 6 1/6 Scale s OPtDEIING INSTRUCTIONS See nno deale IistO ode diect add $100 snipping NYS nesidents add 7% Th Che-lnMooeoOde bottom top refer detail sheet 2 plan Trim away filler strips create smooth outline installation Lite Ply Contour Lite Ply fuselage outline lightly scoring cracking its attached stringers Later cracks will glued FRENCH 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drive washer over original 1/16 ply nose ring Mount spinner backplate propeller hardware spinner assembly engine plan detail sketch shows structure engine cowl Make side its easiest side opposite engine cylinder length required fit nose rings necessary spinner clearance Is-in ring used purpose Use CyA fast assembly Complete cowl structure cutting fitting remaining pieces shown clear muffler carburetor etc Carve sand cowl shape Remove Is-in balsa spacer Fuel proof cowl interior Make fuselage top cowl later fitting wing way can drill through former 3 wing leading edge locate two dowels procedure discussed section Aligning mounting wing Complete bottom fuselage adding /4-in-sq strips shown plan Cut away section provide clearance landing gear Radio/servo installation tail wheel assembly Refer section 8 plan details Mount tail servos radio gear shown can use radio actuate rudder servo check linkage operation Make rudder tiller arm tail wheel bracket platform Mount tail wheel bracket formed 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balsa filler between TB strips tips Sand elevator outline round off tips Taper leading edge allow hinging free movement used Du-Bro #257 Heavy-Duty Hinges movable surfaces individual hinge pins removed replaced continuous length 045 music wire running through hinges Build rudder fin same way built stabilizer elevator Use lightweight balsa throughout Trial fit stabilizer vertical fin before mounting rear fuselage Check stab horizontal fin vertical Make sure stab tips equidistant nose pinned string center nose cowl check measurement After double-checking measurements mount Make Switch DU-BRO DU-BRO makes mounting switch easy Kwik-Switch Mount enables quickly install battery switch anywhere fuselage simply drilling /I6 hole adaptable fit both small large size radio switches including JR Futaba can also accommodate wall thickness up % For$1 November 1992 175 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle Check vertical alignment sighting wing above used string T-pin verify specific point wing tip equidistant tail Check horizontal alignment sighting wing front wing centered drill pilot hole wing dowel drilled through holes former 3 leading edge See section Engine cowl fuselage top Remove wing saddle Using square good alignment drill 5/6-dia holes front spars Taper dowels IT YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY Call 1-000-345-6342M Ask tor operator 5 1R November 1992 177 SWEITZER ENTERPR1SE P0 BOX 834EIILLSNORO OR 97123 P PHONE 503840-5102 II%ITRODuCTaRY PRICEB JAR 1 1993 RYANPT-22 SHORT KIT INCLUDES PLANSFIDDRGIASS FASCLAGECOWL & PARTS GO-V4 WINGSPANHAND CUT RIBS & FORMERS PLUS LGWIRE SCALE$33500 ENGINE 5 101 PLANS5 5200 FIBERGLASS FASELAGES 135-00 PIRENGLASS COWL 8 PANTS-S 10000 LG WINE SC~ DH89ARczpide 60 NG NE AS SCALE PIT INO DETAIL COMPLETE WING SHOWN PRICE INCLUSES MAILING TUNE PLANS $4200 ORROPE RDSRLINRP$ ASOO FIERNALAGS DOWLNI2I SNSEE CATALOGS ADD S EO0 FOR 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fuel tank compartment Measure drill holes rear wing bolts used Du-Bro Threaded Inserts #395 Du-Bro #142 Nylon Wing Bolts Du-Bro Threaded Inserts also used secure aluminum landing gear Cockpit hatch Refer construction shown plan Using 1/s-in balsa build platform base hatch wing center section Build hatch itself // x 6-in balsa Mold wood soaking water wrapping around formers 3A 4A leaving assembly overnight Assembling hatch simple Taper x /2-in strip brace 1/4-in sheet against Is-in balsa Glue two pieces // x /2 x 1-in basswood slots 3A bracing inside /4-in triangle stock shown plan anchors hatch front former 3 Use CyA installation Secure hatch rear Du-Bro #386 socket-head sheet metal screw Trim hatch sand conform shape wing fuselage Finally install pilot canopy Any respectable builder/flier includes pilot best-performing model Decorating model design used featured model achieved MonoKote star-shaped graphics complete set graphics available Custom R/C Graphics telephone [212] 324-7858 hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill out form send transmitter less battery antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 9464142 Name Addretrv City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA ri res Secret Weapon/Shulman Continued page 140 enough handle chain saw engine provided engine relatively small Fuselage Gather fuselage parts check against plan photographs sketches familiarize yourself assembly sequence unique structure fuselage permits its easy trouble-free assembly contributes its lightness strength Dont deviate construction shown plan 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Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CP kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available square maintain alignment sides formers Glue formers 5 7 must located 1/9 top bottom fuselage edges fuselage top bottom sheets fit flush outer edges Fit glue long rear fuselage bottom sheet formers fuselage sides forms rear fuselage Glue t14in ply landing gear mount former 3 Make sure inside surface mount flush rear fuselage bottom shown plan mount will protrude temporarily 1/9 below fuselage bottom sheet Fit short sheet bottom front fuselage complete subassembly front part piece square alignment fuselage sides Slide pieces /2-in soft triangle stock under former 3 Glue triangle stock place back rear fuselage doublers Fit pieces 3/4-in triangle stock against former 3 /4-in landing gear mount tie highCOMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS Stainless Struts cut FREE Complete Air System Stainless Torque Links Axle Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend upon familiar become afraid change size length motor Record results will soon find combination will just right model have questions concerning construction adjustment Pieces address 5669 Victoryview Lane Cincinnati OH 45233 Please include selfaddressed stamped envelope would like thank people have helped over yearstoo list know Also people graciously give time contests liers Parts Materials Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 Micro-X Products PO Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Montezuma IA 50171 Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Road Wayland MA 01778 Wayne Triven 7408 West Hanna Ave Tampa FL 33615 Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 168 shape conform fuselage oufline study plan renderings formers 2 3 detail bottom strip ends t/4-in tail section filler dont let worry x /4-in filler will blend tail-section filler assembly has completed area will sanded tapered flow 318-in stringers forming oval section tail Install 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drive washer over original 1/16 ply nose ring Mount spinner backplate propeller hardware spinner assembly engine plan detail sketch shows structure engine cowl Make side its easiest side opposite engine cylinder length required fit nose rings necessary spinner clearance Is-in ring used purpose Use CyA fast assembly Complete cowl structure cutting fitting remaining pieces shown clear muffler carburetor etc Carve sand cowl shape Remove Is-in balsa spacer Fuel proof cowl interior Make fuselage top cowl later fitting wing way can drill through former 3 wing leading edge locate two dowels procedure discussed section Aligning mounting wing Complete bottom fuselage adding /4-in-sq strips shown plan Cut away section provide clearance landing gear Radio/servo installation tail wheel assembly Refer section 8 plan details Mount tail servos radio gear shown can use radio actuate rudder servo check linkage operation Make rudder tiller arm tail wheel bracket platform Mount tail wheel bracket formed 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pushrod used Du-Bro #144 4-40 Threaded Rods servo pushrod connections including ailerons Always use keepers secure Kwik Links applicable used Du-Bro #497 4-40 Swivel Ball Links end Du-Bro spring steel #304 Kwik Link clevis secured 4-40 nut other end essential large models Tail assembly stabilizer elevator designed torsional resistance eliminate flutter easy build 314-in thickness parts increases models controlla bility eliminates need tail wires tail wire braces leading edge LE stabilizer 314-in LE-shaped stock Place leading trailing edge pieces plan glue bottom center sheeting bottom rib cap strips Add ribs top cap strips top center sheeting Add soft balsa tip blocks Cut elevator horn mount x 1-in ply Begin elevator assembly positioning front spar I32 x 1-in rear trailing edge TE strips Notch bottom center section ribs accept plywood horn plate Glue long triangular elevator ribs cap strips leading trailing edges Glue top cap strips remaining trailing edge Install tip blocks add scrap balsa filler between TB strips tips Sand elevator outline round off tips Taper leading edge allow hinging free movement used Du-Bro #257 Heavy-Duty Hinges movable surfaces individual hinge pins removed replaced continuous length 045 music wire running through hinges Build rudder fin same way built stabilizer elevator Use lightweight balsa throughout Trial fit stabilizer vertical fin before mounting rear fuselage Check stab horizontal fin vertical Make sure stab tips equidistant nose pinned string center nose cowl check measurement After double-checking measurements mount Make Switch DU-BRO DU-BRO makes mounting switch easy Kwik-Switch Mount enables quickly install battery switch anywhere fuselage simply drilling /I6 hole adaptable fit both small large size radio switches including JR Futaba can also accommodate wall thickness up % For$1 November 1992 175 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle Check vertical alignment sighting wing above used string T-pin verify specific point wing tip equidistant tail Check horizontal alignment sighting wing front wing centered drill pilot hole wing dowel drilled through holes former 3 leading edge See section Engine cowl fuselage top Remove wing saddle Using square good alignment drill 5/6-dia holes front spars Taper dowels IT YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY Call 1-000-345-6342M Ask tor operator 5 1R November 1992 177 SWEITZER ENTERPR1SE P0 BOX 834EIILLSNORO OR 97123 P PHONE 503840-5102 II%ITRODuCTaRY PRICEB JAR 1 1993 RYANPT-22 SHORT KIT INCLUDES PLANSFIDDRGIASS FASCLAGECOWL & PARTS GO-V4 WINGSPANHAND CUT RIBS & FORMERS PLUS LGWIRE SCALE$33500 ENGINE 5 101 PLANS5 5200 FIBERGLASS FASELAGES 135-00 PIRENGLASS COWL 8 PANTS-S 10000 LG WINE SC~ DH89ARczpide 60 NG NE AS SCALE PIT INO DETAIL COMPLETE WING SHOWN PRICE INCLUSES MAILING TUNE PLANS $4200 ORROPE RDSRLINRP$ ASOO FIERNALAGS DOWLNI2I SNSEE CATALOGS ADD S EO0 FOR 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fuel tank compartment Measure drill holes rear wing bolts used Du-Bro Threaded Inserts #395 Du-Bro #142 Nylon Wing Bolts Du-Bro Threaded Inserts also used secure aluminum landing gear Cockpit hatch Refer construction shown plan Using 1/s-in balsa build platform base hatch wing center section Build hatch itself // x 6-in balsa Mold wood soaking water wrapping around formers 3A 4A leaving assembly overnight Assembling hatch simple Taper x /2-in strip brace 1/4-in sheet against Is-in balsa Glue two pieces // x /2 x 1-in basswood slots 3A bracing inside /4-in triangle stock shown plan anchors hatch front former 3 Use CyA installation Secure hatch rear Du-Bro #386 socket-head sheet metal screw Trim hatch sand conform shape wing fuselage Finally install pilot canopy Any respectable builder/flier includes pilot best-performing model Decorating model design used featured model achieved MonoKote star-shaped graphics complete set graphics available Custom R/C Graphics telephone [212] 324-7858 hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/11
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NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill out form send transmitter less battery antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 9464142 Name Addretrv City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA ri res Secret Weapon/Shulman Continued page 140 enough handle chain saw engine provided engine relatively small Fuselage Gather fuselage parts check against plan photographs sketches familiarize yourself assembly sequence unique structure fuselage permits its easy trouble-free assembly contributes its lightness strength Dont deviate construction shown plan 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle 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hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend upon familiar become afraid change size length motor Record results will soon find combination will just right model have questions concerning construction adjustment Pieces address 5669 Victoryview Lane Cincinnati OH 45233 Please include selfaddressed stamped envelope would like thank people have helped over yearstoo list know Also people graciously give time contests liers Parts Materials Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 Micro-X Products PO Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Montezuma IA 50171 Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Road Wayland MA 01778 Wayne Triven 7408 West Hanna Ave Tampa FL 33615 Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 168 shape conform fuselage oufline study plan renderings formers 2 3 detail bottom strip ends t/4-in tail section filler dont let worry x /4-in filler will blend tail-section filler assembly has completed area will sanded tapered flow 318-in stringers forming oval section tail Install 1/4 x 31s-in stringers between formers 2 3 associated triangle stock pieces 1/ x /4-in filler pieces see plan Add remaining /4 x 318-in stringers side former 4 tail Note Splice stringers necessary run full-length Vary splice joints opposite other greater strength Glue 31s-in wing saddles adjacent associated stringers fuselage sides Glue wing saddle bolt mount 314-in balsa triangle stock wish use t/s-in sheet balsa perimeter sheeting Fit perimeter sheeting fuselage sides stringers 1/ X 1/4-in triangle stock DIANA Aviatrix 30s onta os Pilot head Jactret Hetnet Goggles Easy semble fiSh latex parts No403 1/3 Scale s1595 No404 114 Scale o 1N4O5 1/5 Scale 6 1/6 Scale s OPtDEIING INSTRUCTIONS See nno deale IistO ode diect add $100 snipping NYS nesidents add 7% Th Che-lnMooeoOde bottom top refer detail sheet 2 plan Trim away filler strips create smooth outline installation Lite Ply Contour Lite Ply fuselage outline lightly scoring cracking its attached stringers Later cracks will glued FRENCH 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drive washer over original 1/16 ply nose ring Mount spinner backplate propeller hardware spinner assembly engine plan detail sketch shows structure engine cowl Make side its easiest side opposite engine cylinder length required fit nose rings necessary spinner clearance Is-in ring used purpose Use CyA fast assembly Complete cowl structure cutting fitting remaining pieces shown clear muffler carburetor etc Carve sand cowl shape Remove Is-in balsa spacer Fuel proof cowl interior Make fuselage top cowl later fitting wing way can drill through former 3 wing leading edge locate two dowels procedure discussed section Aligning mounting wing Complete bottom fuselage adding /4-in-sq strips shown plan Cut away section provide clearance landing gear Radio/servo installation tail wheel assembly Refer section 8 plan details Mount tail servos radio gear shown can use radio actuate rudder servo check linkage operation Make rudder tiller arm tail wheel bracket platform Mount tail wheel bracket formed 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balsa filler between TB strips tips Sand elevator outline round off tips Taper leading edge allow hinging free movement used Du-Bro #257 Heavy-Duty Hinges movable surfaces individual hinge pins removed replaced continuous length 045 music wire running through hinges Build rudder fin same way built stabilizer elevator Use lightweight balsa throughout Trial fit stabilizer vertical fin before mounting rear fuselage Check stab horizontal fin vertical Make sure stab tips equidistant nose pinned string center nose cowl check measurement After double-checking measurements mount Make Switch DU-BRO DU-BRO makes mounting switch easy Kwik-Switch Mount enables quickly install battery switch anywhere fuselage simply drilling /I6 hole adaptable fit both small large size radio switches including JR Futaba can also accommodate wall thickness up % For$1 November 1992 175 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle Check vertical alignment sighting wing above used string T-pin verify specific point wing tip equidistant tail Check horizontal alignment sighting wing front wing centered drill pilot hole wing dowel drilled through holes former 3 leading edge See section Engine cowl fuselage top Remove wing saddle Using square good alignment drill 5/6-dia holes front spars Taper dowels IT YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY Call 1-000-345-6342M Ask tor operator 5 1R November 1992 177 SWEITZER ENTERPR1SE P0 BOX 834EIILLSNORO OR 97123 P PHONE 503840-5102 II%ITRODuCTaRY PRICEB JAR 1 1993 RYANPT-22 SHORT KIT INCLUDES PLANSFIDDRGIASS FASCLAGECOWL & PARTS GO-V4 WINGSPANHAND CUT RIBS & FORMERS PLUS LGWIRE SCALE$33500 ENGINE 5 101 PLANS5 5200 FIBERGLASS FASELAGES 135-00 PIRENGLASS COWL 8 PANTS-S 10000 LG WINE SC~ DH89ARczpide 60 NG NE AS SCALE PIT INO DETAIL COMPLETE WING SHOWN PRICE INCLUSES MAILING TUNE PLANS $4200 ORROPE RDSRLINRP$ ASOO FIERNALAGS DOWLNI2I SNSEE CATALOGS ADD S EO0 FOR 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fuel tank compartment Measure drill holes rear wing bolts used Du-Bro Threaded Inserts #395 Du-Bro #142 Nylon Wing Bolts Du-Bro Threaded Inserts also used secure aluminum landing gear Cockpit hatch Refer construction shown plan Using 1/s-in balsa build platform base hatch wing center section Build hatch itself // x 6-in balsa Mold wood soaking water wrapping around formers 3A 4A leaving assembly overnight Assembling hatch simple Taper x /2-in strip brace 1/4-in sheet against Is-in balsa Glue two pieces // x /2 x 1-in basswood slots 3A bracing inside /4-in triangle stock shown plan anchors hatch front former 3 Use CyA installation Secure hatch rear Du-Bro #386 socket-head sheet metal screw Trim hatch sand conform shape wing fuselage Finally install pilot canopy Any respectable builder/flier includes pilot best-performing model Decorating model design used featured model achieved MonoKote star-shaped graphics complete set graphics available Custom R/C Graphics telephone [212] 324-7858 hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill out form send transmitter less battery antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 9464142 Name Addretrv City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA ri res Secret Weapon/Shulman Continued page 140 enough handle chain saw engine provided engine relatively small Fuselage Gather fuselage parts check against plan photographs sketches familiarize yourself assembly sequence unique structure fuselage permits its easy trouble-free assembly contributes its lightness strength Dont deviate construction shown plan 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Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CP kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available square maintain alignment sides formers Glue formers 5 7 must located 1/9 top bottom fuselage edges fuselage top bottom sheets fit flush outer edges Fit glue long rear fuselage bottom sheet formers fuselage sides forms rear fuselage Glue t14in ply landing gear mount former 3 Make sure inside surface mount flush rear fuselage bottom shown plan mount will protrude temporarily 1/9 below fuselage bottom sheet Fit short sheet bottom front fuselage complete subassembly front part piece square alignment fuselage sides Slide pieces /2-in soft triangle stock under former 3 Glue triangle stock place back rear fuselage doublers Fit pieces 3/4-in triangle stock against former 3 /4-in landing gear mount tie highCOMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS Stainless Struts cut FREE Complete Air System Stainless Torque Links Axle Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend upon familiar become afraid change size length motor Record results will soon find combination will just right model have questions concerning construction adjustment Pieces address 5669 Victoryview Lane Cincinnati OH 45233 Please include selfaddressed stamped envelope would like thank people have helped over yearstoo list know Also people graciously give time contests liers Parts Materials Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 Micro-X Products PO Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Montezuma IA 50171 Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Road Wayland MA 01778 Wayne Triven 7408 West Hanna Ave Tampa FL 33615 Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 168 shape conform fuselage oufline study plan renderings formers 2 3 detail bottom strip ends t/4-in tail section filler dont let worry x /4-in filler will blend tail-section filler assembly has completed area will sanded tapered flow 318-in stringers forming oval section tail Install 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drive washer over original 1/16 ply nose ring Mount spinner backplate propeller hardware spinner assembly engine plan detail sketch shows structure engine cowl Make side its easiest side opposite engine cylinder length required fit nose rings necessary spinner clearance Is-in ring used purpose Use CyA fast assembly Complete cowl structure cutting fitting remaining pieces shown clear muffler carburetor etc Carve sand cowl shape Remove Is-in balsa spacer Fuel proof cowl interior Make fuselage top cowl later fitting wing way can drill through former 3 wing leading edge locate two dowels procedure discussed section Aligning mounting wing Complete bottom fuselage adding /4-in-sq strips shown plan Cut away section provide clearance landing gear Radio/servo installation tail wheel assembly Refer section 8 plan details Mount tail servos radio gear shown can use radio actuate rudder servo check linkage operation Make rudder tiller arm tail wheel bracket platform Mount tail wheel bracket formed 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pushrod used Du-Bro #144 4-40 Threaded Rods servo pushrod connections including ailerons Always use keepers secure Kwik Links applicable used Du-Bro #497 4-40 Swivel Ball Links end Du-Bro spring steel #304 Kwik Link clevis secured 4-40 nut other end essential large models Tail assembly stabilizer elevator designed torsional resistance eliminate flutter easy build 314-in thickness parts increases models controlla bility eliminates need tail wires tail wire braces leading edge LE stabilizer 314-in LE-shaped stock Place leading trailing edge pieces plan glue bottom center sheeting bottom rib cap strips Add ribs top cap strips top center sheeting Add soft balsa tip blocks Cut elevator horn mount x 1-in ply Begin elevator assembly positioning front spar I32 x 1-in rear trailing edge TE strips Notch bottom center section ribs accept plywood horn plate Glue long triangular elevator ribs cap strips leading trailing edges Glue top cap strips remaining trailing edge Install tip blocks add scrap balsa filler between TB strips tips Sand elevator outline round off tips Taper leading edge allow hinging free movement used Du-Bro #257 Heavy-Duty Hinges movable surfaces individual hinge pins removed replaced continuous length 045 music wire running through hinges Build rudder fin same way built stabilizer elevator Use lightweight balsa throughout Trial fit stabilizer vertical fin before mounting rear fuselage Check stab horizontal fin vertical Make sure stab tips equidistant nose pinned string center nose cowl check measurement After double-checking measurements mount Make Switch DU-BRO DU-BRO makes mounting switch easy Kwik-Switch Mount enables quickly install battery switch anywhere fuselage simply drilling /I6 hole adaptable fit both small large size radio switches including JR Futaba can also accommodate wall thickness up % For$1 November 1992 175 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle Check vertical alignment sighting wing above used string T-pin verify specific point wing tip equidistant tail Check horizontal alignment sighting wing front wing centered drill pilot hole wing dowel drilled through holes former 3 leading edge See section Engine cowl fuselage top Remove wing saddle Using square good alignment drill 5/6-dia holes front spars Taper dowels IT YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY Call 1-000-345-6342M Ask tor operator 5 1R November 1992 177 SWEITZER ENTERPR1SE P0 BOX 834EIILLSNORO OR 97123 P PHONE 503840-5102 II%ITRODuCTaRY PRICEB JAR 1 1993 RYANPT-22 SHORT KIT INCLUDES PLANSFIDDRGIASS FASCLAGECOWL & PARTS GO-V4 WINGSPANHAND CUT RIBS & FORMERS PLUS LGWIRE SCALE$33500 ENGINE 5 101 PLANS5 5200 FIBERGLASS FASELAGES 135-00 PIRENGLASS COWL 8 PANTS-S 10000 LG WINE SC~ DH89ARczpide 60 NG NE AS SCALE PIT INO DETAIL COMPLETE WING SHOWN PRICE INCLUSES MAILING TUNE PLANS $4200 ORROPE RDSRLINRP$ ASOO FIERNALAGS DOWLNI2I SNSEE CATALOGS ADD S EO0 FOR 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fuel tank compartment Measure drill holes rear wing bolts used Du-Bro Threaded Inserts #395 Du-Bro #142 Nylon Wing Bolts Du-Bro Threaded Inserts also used secure aluminum landing gear Cockpit hatch Refer construction shown plan Using 1/s-in balsa build platform base hatch wing center section Build hatch itself // x 6-in balsa Mold wood soaking water wrapping around formers 3A 4A leaving assembly overnight Assembling hatch simple Taper x /2-in strip brace 1/4-in sheet against Is-in balsa Glue two pieces // x /2 x 1-in basswood slots 3A bracing inside /4-in triangle stock shown plan anchors hatch front former 3 Use CyA installation Secure hatch rear Du-Bro #386 socket-head sheet metal screw Trim hatch sand conform shape wing fuselage Finally install pilot canopy Any respectable builder/flier includes pilot best-performing model Decorating model design used featured model achieved MonoKote star-shaped graphics complete set graphics available Custom R/C Graphics telephone [212] 324-7858 hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/11
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NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill out form send transmitter less battery antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 9464142 Name Addretrv City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA ri res Secret Weapon/Shulman Continued page 140 enough handle chain saw engine provided engine relatively small Fuselage Gather fuselage parts check against plan photographs sketches familiarize yourself assembly sequence unique structure fuselage permits its easy trouble-free assembly contributes its lightness strength Dont deviate construction shown plan 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle 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hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend upon familiar become afraid change size length motor Record results will soon find combination will just right model have questions concerning construction adjustment Pieces address 5669 Victoryview Lane Cincinnati OH 45233 Please include selfaddressed stamped envelope would like thank people have helped over yearstoo list know Also people graciously give time contests liers Parts Materials Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 Micro-X Products PO Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Montezuma IA 50171 Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Road Wayland MA 01778 Wayne Triven 7408 West Hanna Ave Tampa FL 33615 Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 168 shape conform fuselage oufline study plan renderings formers 2 3 detail bottom strip ends t/4-in tail section filler dont let worry x /4-in filler will blend tail-section filler assembly has completed area will sanded tapered flow 318-in stringers forming oval section tail Install 1/4 x 31s-in stringers between formers 2 3 associated triangle stock pieces 1/ x /4-in filler pieces see plan Add remaining /4 x 318-in stringers side former 4 tail Note Splice stringers necessary run full-length Vary splice joints opposite other greater strength Glue 31s-in wing saddles adjacent associated stringers fuselage sides Glue wing saddle bolt mount 314-in balsa triangle stock wish use t/s-in sheet balsa perimeter sheeting Fit perimeter sheeting fuselage sides stringers 1/ X 1/4-in triangle stock DIANA Aviatrix 30s onta os Pilot head Jactret Hetnet Goggles Easy semble fiSh latex parts No403 1/3 Scale s1595 No404 114 Scale o 1N4O5 1/5 Scale 6 1/6 Scale s OPtDEIING INSTRUCTIONS See nno deale IistO ode diect add $100 snipping NYS nesidents add 7% Th Che-lnMooeoOde bottom top refer detail sheet 2 plan Trim away filler strips create smooth outline installation Lite Ply Contour Lite Ply fuselage outline lightly scoring cracking its attached stringers Later cracks will glued FRENCH 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drive washer over original 1/16 ply nose ring Mount spinner backplate propeller hardware spinner assembly engine plan detail sketch shows structure engine cowl Make side its easiest side opposite engine cylinder length required fit nose rings necessary spinner clearance Is-in ring used purpose Use CyA fast assembly Complete cowl structure cutting fitting remaining pieces shown clear muffler carburetor etc Carve sand cowl shape Remove Is-in balsa spacer Fuel proof cowl interior Make fuselage top cowl later fitting wing way can drill through former 3 wing leading edge locate two dowels procedure discussed section Aligning mounting wing Complete bottom fuselage adding /4-in-sq strips shown plan Cut away section provide clearance landing gear Radio/servo installation tail wheel assembly Refer section 8 plan details Mount tail servos radio gear shown can use radio actuate rudder servo check linkage operation Make rudder tiller arm tail wheel bracket platform Mount tail wheel bracket formed 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balsa filler between TB strips tips Sand elevator outline round off tips Taper leading edge allow hinging free movement used Du-Bro #257 Heavy-Duty Hinges movable surfaces individual hinge pins removed replaced continuous length 045 music wire running through hinges Build rudder fin same way built stabilizer elevator Use lightweight balsa throughout Trial fit stabilizer vertical fin before mounting rear fuselage Check stab horizontal fin vertical Make sure stab tips equidistant nose pinned string center nose cowl check measurement After double-checking measurements mount Make Switch DU-BRO DU-BRO makes mounting switch easy Kwik-Switch Mount enables quickly install battery switch anywhere fuselage simply drilling /I6 hole adaptable fit both small large size radio switches including JR Futaba can also accommodate wall thickness up % For$1 November 1992 175 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle Check vertical alignment sighting wing above used string T-pin verify specific point wing tip equidistant tail Check horizontal alignment sighting wing front wing centered drill pilot hole wing dowel drilled through holes former 3 leading edge See section Engine cowl fuselage top Remove wing saddle Using square good alignment drill 5/6-dia holes front spars Taper dowels IT YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY Call 1-000-345-6342M Ask tor operator 5 1R November 1992 177 SWEITZER ENTERPR1SE P0 BOX 834EIILLSNORO OR 97123 P PHONE 503840-5102 II%ITRODuCTaRY PRICEB JAR 1 1993 RYANPT-22 SHORT KIT INCLUDES PLANSFIDDRGIASS FASCLAGECOWL & PARTS GO-V4 WINGSPANHAND CUT RIBS & FORMERS PLUS LGWIRE SCALE$33500 ENGINE 5 101 PLANS5 5200 FIBERGLASS FASELAGES 135-00 PIRENGLASS COWL 8 PANTS-S 10000 LG WINE SC~ DH89ARczpide 60 NG NE AS SCALE PIT INO DETAIL COMPLETE WING SHOWN PRICE INCLUSES MAILING TUNE PLANS $4200 ORROPE RDSRLINRP$ ASOO FIERNALAGS DOWLNI2I SNSEE CATALOGS ADD S EO0 FOR 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fuel tank compartment Measure drill holes rear wing bolts used Du-Bro Threaded Inserts #395 Du-Bro #142 Nylon Wing Bolts Du-Bro Threaded Inserts also used secure aluminum landing gear Cockpit hatch Refer construction shown plan Using 1/s-in balsa build platform base hatch wing center section Build hatch itself // x 6-in balsa Mold wood soaking water wrapping around formers 3A 4A leaving assembly overnight Assembling hatch simple Taper x /2-in strip brace 1/4-in sheet against Is-in balsa Glue two pieces // x /2 x 1-in basswood slots 3A bracing inside /4-in triangle stock shown plan anchors hatch front former 3 Use CyA installation Secure hatch rear Du-Bro #386 socket-head sheet metal screw Trim hatch sand conform shape wing fuselage Finally install pilot canopy Any respectable builder/flier includes pilot best-performing model Decorating model design used featured model achieved MonoKote star-shaped graphics complete set graphics available Custom R/C Graphics telephone [212] 324-7858 hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill out form send transmitter less battery antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 9464142 Name Addretrv City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA ri res Secret Weapon/Shulman Continued page 140 enough handle chain saw engine provided engine relatively small Fuselage Gather fuselage parts check against plan photographs sketches familiarize yourself assembly sequence unique structure fuselage permits its easy trouble-free assembly contributes its lightness strength Dont deviate construction shown plan 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Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CP kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available square maintain alignment sides formers Glue formers 5 7 must located 1/9 top bottom fuselage edges fuselage top bottom sheets fit flush outer edges Fit glue long rear fuselage bottom sheet formers fuselage sides forms rear fuselage Glue t14in ply landing gear mount former 3 Make sure inside surface mount flush rear fuselage bottom shown plan mount will protrude temporarily 1/9 below fuselage bottom sheet Fit short sheet bottom front fuselage complete subassembly front part piece square alignment fuselage sides Slide pieces /2-in soft triangle stock under former 3 Glue triangle stock place back rear fuselage doublers Fit pieces 3/4-in triangle stock against former 3 /4-in landing gear mount tie highCOMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS Stainless Struts cut FREE Complete Air System Stainless Torque Links Axle Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend upon familiar become afraid change size length motor Record results will soon find combination will just right model have questions concerning construction adjustment Pieces address 5669 Victoryview Lane Cincinnati OH 45233 Please include selfaddressed stamped envelope would like thank people have helped over yearstoo list know Also people graciously give time contests liers Parts Materials Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Drive Mt Clemens MI 48043 Micro-X Products PO Box 1063 Lorain OH 44055 Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Montezuma IA 50171 Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Road Wayland MA 01778 Wayne Triven 7408 West Hanna Ave Tampa FL 33615 Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 168 shape conform fuselage oufline study plan renderings formers 2 3 detail bottom strip ends t/4-in tail section filler dont let worry x /4-in filler will blend tail-section filler assembly has completed area will sanded tapered flow 318-in stringers forming oval section tail Install 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drive washer over original 1/16 ply nose ring Mount spinner backplate propeller hardware spinner assembly engine plan detail sketch shows structure engine cowl Make side its easiest side opposite engine cylinder length required fit nose rings necessary spinner clearance Is-in ring used purpose Use CyA fast assembly Complete cowl structure cutting fitting remaining pieces shown clear muffler carburetor etc Carve sand cowl shape Remove Is-in balsa spacer Fuel proof cowl interior Make fuselage top cowl later fitting wing way can drill through former 3 wing leading edge locate two dowels procedure discussed section Aligning mounting wing Complete bottom fuselage adding /4-in-sq strips shown plan Cut away section provide clearance landing gear Radio/servo installation tail wheel assembly Refer section 8 plan details Mount tail servos radio gear shown can use radio actuate rudder servo check linkage operation Make rudder tiller arm tail wheel bracket platform Mount tail wheel bracket formed 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pushrod used Du-Bro #144 4-40 Threaded Rods servo pushrod connections including ailerons Always use keepers secure Kwik Links applicable used Du-Bro #497 4-40 Swivel Ball Links end Du-Bro spring steel #304 Kwik Link clevis secured 4-40 nut other end essential large models Tail assembly stabilizer elevator designed torsional resistance eliminate flutter easy build 314-in thickness parts increases models controlla bility eliminates need tail wires tail wire braces leading edge LE stabilizer 314-in LE-shaped stock Place leading trailing edge pieces plan glue bottom center sheeting bottom rib cap strips Add ribs top cap strips top center sheeting Add soft balsa tip blocks Cut elevator horn mount x 1-in ply Begin elevator assembly positioning front spar I32 x 1-in rear trailing edge TE strips Notch bottom center section ribs accept plywood horn plate Glue long triangular elevator ribs cap strips leading trailing edges Glue top cap strips remaining trailing edge Install tip blocks add scrap balsa filler between TB strips tips Sand elevator outline round off tips Taper leading edge allow hinging free movement used Du-Bro #257 Heavy-Duty Hinges movable surfaces individual hinge pins removed replaced continuous length 045 music wire running through hinges Build rudder fin same way built stabilizer elevator Use lightweight balsa throughout Trial fit stabilizer vertical fin before mounting rear fuselage Check stab horizontal fin vertical Make sure stab tips equidistant nose pinned string center nose cowl check measurement After double-checking measurements mount Make Switch DU-BRO DU-BRO makes mounting switch easy Kwik-Switch Mount enables quickly install battery switch anywhere fuselage simply drilling /I6 hole adaptable fit both small large size radio switches including JR Futaba can also accommodate wall thickness up % For$1 November 1992 175 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle Check vertical alignment sighting wing above used string T-pin verify specific point wing tip equidistant tail Check horizontal alignment sighting wing front wing centered drill pilot hole wing dowel drilled through holes former 3 leading edge See section Engine cowl fuselage top Remove wing saddle Using square good alignment drill 5/6-dia holes front spars Taper dowels IT YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY Call 1-000-345-6342M Ask tor operator 5 1R November 1992 177 SWEITZER ENTERPR1SE P0 BOX 834EIILLSNORO OR 97123 P PHONE 503840-5102 II%ITRODuCTaRY PRICEB JAR 1 1993 RYANPT-22 SHORT KIT INCLUDES PLANSFIDDRGIASS FASCLAGECOWL & PARTS GO-V4 WINGSPANHAND CUT RIBS & FORMERS PLUS LGWIRE SCALE$33500 ENGINE 5 101 PLANS5 5200 FIBERGLASS FASELAGES 135-00 PIRENGLASS COWL 8 PANTS-S 10000 LG WINE SC~ DH89ARczpide 60 NG NE AS SCALE PIT INO DETAIL COMPLETE WING SHOWN PRICE INCLUSES MAILING TUNE PLANS $4200 ORROPE RDSRLINRP$ ASOO FIERNALAGS DOWLNI2I SNSEE CATALOGS ADD S EO0 FOR 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fuel tank compartment Measure drill holes rear wing bolts used Du-Bro Threaded Inserts #395 Du-Bro #142 Nylon Wing Bolts Du-Bro Threaded Inserts also used secure aluminum landing gear Cockpit hatch Refer construction shown plan Using 1/s-in balsa build platform base hatch wing center section Build hatch itself // x 6-in balsa Mold wood soaking water wrapping around formers 3A 4A leaving assembly overnight Assembling hatch simple Taper x /2-in strip brace 1/4-in sheet against Is-in balsa Glue two pieces // x /2 x 1-in basswood slots 3A bracing inside /4-in triangle stock shown plan anchors hatch front former 3 Use CyA installation Secure hatch rear Du-Bro #386 socket-head sheet metal screw Trim hatch sand conform shape wing fuselage Finally install pilot canopy Any respectable builder/flier includes pilot best-performing model Decorating model design used featured model achieved MonoKote star-shaped graphics complete set graphics available Custom R/C Graphics telephone [212] 324-7858 hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/11
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NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT bring back kit like Dronette Hot Rock especially Secret Weapon larger scale updated structural technology push needed came buddies gave us original Secret Weapon kit plans After playing around calculations wing power loadings based figures used original model determined twice-scale proportion looked feasible 80-in wingspan 200-sq-in wing area just right IMAA-legal Giant Scale model luck larger model might perform better 1940s version especially flying wires hanging off left wing Keeping weight down important low weight-to-power ratios SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines both looked good already owned SuperTigre S-3000 acquired first OS BGX-l 3500 engines local hobby shop early June 1990 So two different engines try Flying buddy Jeff Bossert proved big help stmctural technology Having already enjoyed great success foam structures foam-board fuselages tail feathers carbon fiber strands sheets Jeff encouraged go ahead project achieve clean light weight fast-building model wanted decided combination foam wing fuselage foam-board tail feathers balsa carbon fiber reinforcements also made all-wood version just prove model can built traditional way all-wood version shown plan want try foam-and-balsa version note 3/16-thick foam-board used sort plastic surfaces rather paperboard variety worked fine Just sure allow 136 Model Aviation Interior forward fuselage shell Note liberal use triangular stock corner bracing Right wing dowels have installed ply dowel-hole doublers have glued place tail feathers have completed installed fuselage Take special pains assure mounted square true Completed wing seen bottom side up ready addition plywood tip plate aileron hinges Dural landing gear mounts four heavy bolts Bottom edge JTec muffler seen lower right aileron has its own servo Only output arm protrudes above wing surface Note short pushrod 343QLI DESIGNED BY LEON SHULMAN fl B4EET 1—LSfl 33bflL3R HT 9X BL3P5TRIP5 NO-SE RING AID FROM flASAK BI-OCI II srn 11 ~32A 6CqP8TRIP&RJE~ /324 BLS CRPPED OVER RB 034 3HPE LE 32 x n ~------ 8 L$R 8-ITcRF5rRIF&RI LEAI TCh 1s BTRNGER 3 - 32 T LERON ~32 bRL EB NOW A/OBODY dLL Y SKLLUL F7AJGE/ ARr ACE EVERY 7A7I'G isI UNDER COVER. 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inside fuselage tail wheel unit lightweight steerable Secret Weapon weighs 121/2 lb covered MonoKote color scheme matches 1947 kit foam-and-balsa model has logged over 250 flights far using SuperTigre S-3000 OS BGX-l 3500 engines interchangeably different propeller combinations An 18 x 8 prop produced best combination flying landing speeds Dont underestimate landing speed higherpitch props may speed plane up take longer slow down landings After trying combinations mufflers engines found JTec JT-STB JT-BGXB side-mounted mufflers lightest quietest compact stuff muffler rolled-up coil Is-in metal chicken wirea tip learned good friend Miles Reed Experimentation several different fuel mixtures taught us big two-cycle glow engines need less oil factory-recommended mix must used Red Max ST fuel excellent results really have see Secret Weapon action understand its particular combination strengths Flying speed remains constant under conditions attitudes roll rate fast yet easily controllable Elevator response astonishingly positive incredibly square corners no wing wobble Directional stability extremely good Secret Weapon has no surprisesyou aim it goes After piloting Secret Weapon several flights different occasions AMA President Don Lowe reported 138 Model Aviation ecret Weapon Type Pattern Wingspan 80 inches Recommended engine size type SuperTigre 5-3000 05 BGX-1 3500 Number RC channels recommended Four dual aileron servos needed Expected flying weight 121/2 lb Type construction Built-up balsa spruce plywood Type covering/finish recommended MonoKote Full Size Plans AvailableSee Page 221 FUSELAGE BOTTOM VIEW - .A FUSELAGE TOP VIEW-1 -GT-AFlUBUGGER V.P-sN SECTION --nSCVOSD/-VIEW IsI me_FUSELAGESIDE PAWV tCMOGEL AVIATION F-S USIOR V LAROIRG GEAROEOIOEO OS PA-~000106 Y LEON AIONMOO jVOIN PEGIUEVCRSOWETWUTEPAT AGOG IO4 EGOESOR BCTTVU TO ERIGGTAaATlCAO C OsACOMPLETE BASIC FUSELAGE BOX ASSEMBLY model can flown directly ahead close can conceivable vertical maneuver model stable under conditions predictable flight maneuvers key outstanding perfonnance thickness symmetrical-airfoil wing tail sections also eliminates need tail support wires associated weight drag nose tail moments also enhance performance generous fin rudder area contributes excellent directional stability control fudge rudder area RC model Control Line models rudder simply acts fin maintaining enough tension control lines keep model flying around circle RC other hand rudder effective force stability directional control Secret Weapons distinctive eye appeal fantastic flying characteristics attract old new modelers alike FUSELAGE OUTER SHELL ASSEMBLY DETAIL RC receiver battery rudder elevator servos have own compartment aft fuselage November 1992 139 Construction Wood selection Secret Weapon stressed kind flying its intended structure designed handle loads Keeping weight down important ounce left off produces better vertical performance lower sink rate Use light medium grade balsa dont add extra pieces piece wood see plan purpose used CyA cyanoacrylate glue assemblies CyA strengthens balsa impregnates wood allowing achieve desired effect softer lighter wood Did ever weigh lightweight balsa has treated CyA compare result heavy balsa Use type brand CyA youre comfortable Although designed large-bore two-cycle engines structure solid Continued page 168 140 Model Aviation Side-mounted 0S BGX-1 3500 engine JTec muffler nestle clean cowling Right Removable top hatch gives access wing mounting bolts Left The original 1947 CL Secret Weapon sold $395 came kit box shown used Drone 29 diesel power Big has SuperTigre 3000 engine installed Right big RC Secret Weapon ready transport RC Secret Weapon also accepts OS BGX-1 3500 engine easily JTec muttier gave very satisfactory results Aerobatic performance stable crisp *mmm mm \3A2ir&JU J uwuw cu ~E1 tu ULI1JULLLAJLUU L7L7fl5V Enhance Vision 8P 8SP ATRCS SP7 module new version 30 upgrade upgrade increases number setups available 8 allows aircraft naming failsafe positions Futaba PPM FM receivers Upgrade Vision 8SP get additional improvements including flap stick reverse cross trims elevator camber VTR enhancements just $9500 plus shipping tax applicable Well record re-load current setup information plus send hardcopy records order fill out form send transmitter less battery antenna RF module Control Systems Laboratories 238 So Hiliview Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408 9464142 Name Addretrv City State 30 upgrades ______ x $9500 _________ Local CA sales ta applicable Shipping $500 ground $1000 2nd day Total Acceptable payment methods COD add $375 checkMaster Card VISA ri res Secret Weapon/Shulman Continued page 140 enough handle chain saw engine provided engine relatively small Fuselage Gather fuselage parts check against plan photographs sketches familiarize yourself assembly sequence unique structure fuselage permits its easy trouble-free assembly contributes its lightness strength Dont deviate construction shown plan 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certain sheeting mates formers flush fuselage top completes fuselage box t/4-in sheet fillers two pieces form fuselage tail section bottom rear strncture glued outside fuselage box Glue t/4 x /4-in balsa strips side top continuing forward former 4 upper edge fuselage box creates base balsa planking forms rear cowl tail fairing Glue /8 x /4-in filler strips along bottom edges fuselage box sides outside box Sand filler triangular Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 LATHESOLATHESOLATHESoLATHES F~SEND $100 VBLUtADE FOR mcCOMPLETE CATALOG AINING 4 304 562-3538MANY FAMOUS ATALOG $100NAME LATHESI PO Box 536-Ye Hurricane WV 25526 glide prop turning slight nose-down attitude model weighs over gram will require motor 045 050 wide rubber 18-in long starting point model weighing around 85 grams will fly 18-in motor 040 045 width have now completed model has proven good flier much duration get will depend 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rudder after hinging make sure everything works smoothly Mount 1/4 x t12-in brace rudder tiller flow drop oil between steel wire brass tubing lubrication Hook up rudder tiller other side rudder servo arm shown plan Later cut fuselage bottom access assembly Make radio access hatch t/4-in balsa sheet Mount hatch shown plan Cover remaining area fuselage bottom tail wheel rearward t/44n scrap balsa sand area rounded contour Wing wing structurally simple using innovative wing tips rather bent configuration achieve dihedral spars spruce double spars used through high-stress portion ribs 3/33 sheet Nine ribs cut /s deeper front spar notches top bottom accept / x t/4in spar doublers Splice spars center glue spar doublers both top bottom spars become front spars Taper ends doublers desired shown plan Note ribs made piece later cut accommodate rear spar aileron leading edge Begin precutting /4-in balsa web fits between spars ribs webs can used spacer extend center rib fourth rib side Cut 3/33 vertical webbing fits between ribs front main spar webbing extends tip ribs creating full-depth spars After ribs place t/4-in balsa web t/ x t/4-in spruce spar doublers add 3/33 balsa vertical webbing between ribs onto spars noted above Glue t/0 x 7/o-in beveled leading edge doubler rib can use two three pieces achieve battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 required length splicing wood necessary bracing rear scrap balsa doubled leading edge its filling glue adds tremendous strength ensuring securely attached well-aligned LE sheeting excess sheeting front will sanded away later make room true leading edge Cut ribs shown plan Glue full-depth trailing edge spar rear ribs Add 3/33 x 2-in top sheeting Turn wing over Mark locations hinge blocks Glue blocks trailing edge inside top sheeting Add bottom sheeting complete wing top bottom sheeting glued both rear spars top bottom rib creating box spar effect leading edge portion similarly constructed comparably strong Install 3/33 x 4-in LE sheeting glued front spar t/g x 7/o-in LE doubler well rib Slow-setting CyA works best task Drill holes approximately t/o4n diameter through rib both bays holes ventilate structure keeping covering internal wood stable throughout life model Locate holes anywhere near longitudinal middle rib extend tip Cut holes center section ribs feed servo wires Y connector through top wing center section Turn wing over flaish sheeting leading edge center section out third rib side Install true leading edge should spliced center Ailerons Youll have some aileron ribs left over building wing center section can used doublers wing tips need final fitting Lay 3/33 x 3-in top sheeting flat install aileron ribs shown plan Glue tapered TE stock against ribs aileron sheeting trimming stock necessary easy assembly Assemble second aileron same way Glue hinge blocks mate wing section new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field POCS GWERt B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Install /s4n ply aileron horn base cutting away some lower surface aileron embed base securely Sand across ribs rear aileron sheeting create smooth surface installing 3/33 x 3-in bottom sheeting Refer rib cross section drawing plan detail Finishing wing assembly Sand leading edge shape Install tip ribs wing tip web ties spars together creates angled wing tip plate Install cap strips 1/8-in Lite Ply angled wing tip wing tip deliberately cut oversize easy alignment trimmed final shape Sheet surfaces 3/33 balsa sheeting shown plan Install aileron hinges used Du-Bro #457 Heavy-Duty nylon hinges length 045 music wire continuous hinge pin Sharpen end wire bend outer 1/4 about 900 angle tab will glued place secure hinge pin Check alignment carefully Sand wing ailerons matching contour Thread hinges wing half 045 wire Working wing half time make sure everything fits together operates smoothly before epoxying hinges place Check again smooth operation set assembly aside cure Use Du-Bros Kwik Hinges #537 #538 simplify job epoxy has fully cured build box mounting aileron servos used 1/4 x 318-in bass spruce simple box shown wing plan detail preserve neat aerodynamically clean design make sure output arm protrudes above wing surface Later servo will covered over Because box configuration however covering can cut away servo access reinstalled concealment Thread servo wires Y connector tape connectors together secure loose wires against rear spars drop silicone glue between rib keeps wires flopping around servo connector goes out top center section Later connector will plugged aileron extension receiver now tie thread aileron connector bury wires wing center section until next step has completed Reinforce center section glass cloth used very light glass cloth worked well applied either CyA epoxy resin sure surfaces sanded smooth before applying fiberglass Apply glass cloth aileron horn area well additional strength Sand fiberglass fine paper thoroughly dry Screw aileron horns place fashion servo rods shown plan Set servo arm indicated aileron deflection Secret Weapon rolls its axis youll see use up aileron deflection downusually 200 up 100 down Connect aileron servos receiver Fire up RC system* center ailerons *Note must have transmitter perform procedure After aileron servos centered system can turned off Make wing tip block install against Lite Ply tip Trim sand block match aileron wing tip designed prevent aileron flutter youre using side-mounted engine add approximately three ounces weight ouch left outboard wing tip counterbalance engine cylinder can still smooth maneuvers Aligning mounting wing Fit wing its saddle Check vertical alignment sighting wing above used string T-pin verify specific point wing tip equidistant tail Check horizontal alignment sighting wing front wing centered drill pilot hole wing dowel drilled through holes former 3 leading edge See section Engine cowl fuselage top Remove wing saddle Using square good alignment drill 5/6-dia holes front spars Taper dowels IT YOURSELF Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sY Call 1-000-345-6342M Ask tor operator 5 1R November 1992 177 SWEITZER ENTERPR1SE P0 BOX 834EIILLSNORO OR 97123 P PHONE 503840-5102 II%ITRODuCTaRY PRICEB JAR 1 1993 RYANPT-22 SHORT KIT INCLUDES PLANSFIDDRGIASS FASCLAGECOWL & PARTS GO-V4 WINGSPANHAND CUT RIBS & FORMERS PLUS LGWIRE SCALE$33500 ENGINE 5 101 PLANS5 5200 FIBERGLASS FASELAGES 135-00 PIRENGLASS COWL 8 PANTS-S 10000 LG WINE SC~ DH89ARczpide 60 NG NE AS SCALE PIT INO DETAIL COMPLETE WING SHOWN PRICE INCLUSES MAILING TUNE PLANS $4200 ORROPE RDSRLINRP$ ASOO FIERNALAGS DOWLNI2I SNSEE CATALOGS ADD S EO0 FOR 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fuel tank compartment Measure drill holes rear wing bolts used Du-Bro Threaded Inserts #395 Du-Bro #142 Nylon Wing Bolts Du-Bro Threaded Inserts also used secure aluminum landing gear Cockpit hatch Refer construction shown plan Using 1/s-in balsa build platform base hatch wing center section Build hatch itself // x 6-in balsa Mold wood soaking water wrapping around formers 3A 4A leaving assembly overnight Assembling hatch simple Taper x /2-in strip brace 1/4-in sheet against Is-in balsa Glue two pieces // x /2 x 1-in basswood slots 3A bracing inside /4-in triangle stock shown plan anchors hatch front former 3 Use CyA installation Secure hatch rear Du-Bro #386 socket-head sheet metal screw Trim hatch sand conform shape wing fuselage Finally install pilot canopy Any respectable builder/flier includes pilot best-performing model Decorating model design used featured model achieved MonoKote star-shaped graphics complete set graphics available Custom R/C Graphics telephone [212] 324-7858 hope updated vintage Stunter satisfies have requested such revival over years RC Secret Weapon represents 43 years fun pleasure 47-90 fun having set another 43 years Leon Shulman Model Airplane Hobby Leon Shulman bitten aviation bug walking home grade school Brooklyn New York early 1920s saw huge block-long shadow cast ground airship Graf Zeppelin flying overhead fascinated its immense size ability carry people afar remaining aloft long periods time tingled imagination box tops three boxes Cracker Jack dime sent through mail brought him first kita stick-andtissue ROG rise-off ground rubber-power model Assembled mucilage thread first attempt making something would fly mediocre resultsbut challenging followed series scale models both nonflying solid stick-andtissue flying types craved bigger model real gasoline engine power depression years however money too tight such trivial purposes However determination won out As teenager Leon joined worked CCC Civilian Conservation Corps earning enough money buy Brown Jr engine engine flew first time October 1936with 50-ft string tied tail skid model Leon ran behind it took off everything wasnt looking good would slow down tighten up string causing model settle back ground As designer built T-D Coupe 1937 magazine plans redesigned suit tastes having money buy light fabric covering covered model brown wrapping paper painted Red Devil bicycle enamel model flown months 178 Model Aviation bergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wing Spmi 685 WU* 85-95 lbs Wn GoklbergExfra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants Desire Wing Span 66 Welgtt 85-90 lbs Wing Span 70 WeIgit 85-95 lbs Wing Area 940 sq n Ene 120 Wing Area 860 sq n Engine 120 Please send $100 Catalog 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 IlIli liii 1 215 B Snxws Avenue ahoma TN 37388 next design Sky-Scraper featured innovations like single-wheel landing gear saved drag weight moneyhe buy wheel wing made 1/4-in sheet balsa wing modified McBride B-7 airfoil no spars Trojan engine powered model design having mixed merits 9G featured very thin undercambered airfoil set very low angle incidence experimental tail having slightly lifting airfoil flights went very well engine quit during steep climb model would stall tail slide drop nose tuck under prolonged dive terra firmahence its name Leons first models gained wide acceptance Free Flight designs Wedgy 1940 Zomby 1941 Banshee Zoomer 1946 season military service began 1943 Leon studying aeronautical engineering Casey Jones School Aeronautics during 1939-42 WW II broke out accepted US Army Air Corps aviation cadet March 1943 always class leader becoming solo pilot categories throughout pilot training commissioned second lieutenant December 1943 went fly Martin B-26 Marauder Consolidated B-24 Liberator eventually qualified fly 20 different warplanes However active duty experience spent towing targets aerial gunnery practice ferrying B-24s around 1st Air Force replace bombers going front lines Europe also designated Check Pilot still holds active rating Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Land career manufacturer began heard about diesel concept 1946 knew would very reliable since required no batteries coil * Novermber 1992 179 0 f 0 0 [ 300eure Wing Sjjwi o WelgiW 95-100 lbs Wing Span ot- Wigtt 85-95 Ik Wing Area 9&sq Engine 60 Wing Area 9X sq Engine 120 0 0 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships SPORTS SIZES 57x36x27x345678910$159 8x45678910$179 9x45678910$199 95x 4510 x 345678910$229 11x3456789$249 115x4 12x6 78$289 13x6$425 REVERSE PITCH PUSHER 9x6 10x6 7 8 11 x67$395 COMPETITION 63 x4 65x 37 78x 46 79 x 65 85 95 x 6514 7N 75N 8N 85N 1D5x 45$395 lix 10 11 12 12W 13 14 12x9 9W 1010W 111114115121214 12513131414 125x9 101111512 125 13 13 x 910$795 135x9 1012513314 14x6 8101213 13514 144x 1051213 145x 1414 15 x 8 10111216x81012$1295 MULTIBLADE onent Propeller Systems 2-bladeiBe 81012$2200 20x8101214$2500 22x810121416$3100 24x10121416$3800 3-Blade 17x10lBxlOlBxll$3300 20x10121421x12$3700 22x10 12 14 16$4600 24x10 12 14 16$5500 Multi Blade Hubs2-Blade 18-19 dia$3000 2-Blade 20-21 dia$3500 2-Blade 22 dia$4000 2-Blade 24 dia$6000 3-Blade 17-19 dia$4500 3-Blade 20-21 dia$5500 3-Blade 22 dia$6500 3-Blade 24 dia$9000 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct 916-661-6515 Manufacuud Landing Pmducts PO Sos 930 Knights Landing CA 95045 180 Model Aviation lacement ran ether mineral oil encouragement financing close friend Leon began manufacturing engine Over 20000 examples two models Drone sold before advent glow plug made its impact model engine marker Leons company also developed line props fuel engine accessories kits complement Drone Leon made first RC electric model car 195920 years ahead time burst popularity early club associations began first joined Airplane Model Builders Exchange TAMBE club fell apart early members Brooklyn Skyscrapers club still existence today 1936 early members #52 International Gas Model Airplane Association IGMAA November 1939 named official delegate representing New York area model clubs National Model Aircraft Conference held Langley Field Virginia conference created Free flight rules have formed basis subsequent FF rule making Leon very active competitor Free flight during period 1939-1941 service WW II temporarily halted modeling activity Afterward became active Control Line competition turned RC 1951 competed Pattern Scale until retiring contest circuit mid- 70s As businessman Leon began working hobby wholesaler New York/New Jersey area after efforts Drone diesel time sales manager VP Monogram Models Chicago decided interest better served working several different manufacturers having diverse products has manufacturers sales representative since 1955 also hobby consultant works product development marketing companies Continued page 216 engine nose Waynes slightly smaller Mooney balsa construction weighs 16h lb powered OS 108 engine features flaps Rhom-Air retracts its finished light fiberglass cloth painted DuPont automotive lacquer clear-coated Ditzler Good news fans model Waynes spectacular Mooney Turbo Porsche now available semikit form very reasonable price consider quality complexity project Write Wayne Siewert 2740 31st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55406 complete details pricing other pertinent information attention-grabbing models meet entered Skip Board Skips Monocoupe 90A scratchbuilt plans based Westburg drawings Monocoupe features 96-in wing OS 108 JR radio system model weighs 17 lb covered Supershrink Coverite painted Cooper Super flight aircraft acrylic enamel Skip put about years construction time off airplane effort showed clearly presentation course models exceptionally high Sportsman static score Al Pineau Webster Massachusetts brought 1/4-scale SE-S built original drawings model spans 80 powered venerable SuperTigre 3000 Als Scout finished Cheveron Hobby Products Perfect Paint over Solartex features functional exhaust functional flying landing wires bungee RC ScaIeIToy Continued page 59 FIND THE LOWEST MAIL/ORDER PRICE AND WE WILL BEAT OR MATCH IT JUST REFERENCE ANY CURRENTAD Engines Props Kits Pilot Figures Radios Servos Nicads R/C Connectors Hardware GasTanks AW MODEL AERO SUPPLY 10-10 eastern111 HONEYSUCKLE LANE #2ship charge Mon- SatSUMMERVILLE SC 29485actual UPS SASE list 8o3-873-5sCOD extra QUARTER SCALE SPECIALITY Secret WeaponlShulman Continued page 180 Leadership hobby Leon has fascinating background Contest Director first big meet Eastern States Model Airplane Championships sponsored S Kresge Department Store 1946 New York Daily Mirror newspaper chose Leon Contest Director famed Mirror Meet Long Island Shortly afterward Plymouth Motor Corp began sponsoring series model meets over country culminating final championship meet Detroit Michiganthe famous Plymouth International Leon chosen CD several regional meets several big finals meets Detroit also CD several AMA Nationals 950s Shulman System RC contest management frequency pins/frequency FEATURES Die cut aluminum gear Easy follow plans Fast assembly Hardware included Slow flight capabilities Ideal trainer % James Adair RL 1 cards/flight line assignmentletc faced its biggest test Eastern States RC Contests 122 RC fliers accommodated Todays widely used RC contest management system evolved Leons earlier solution Cherished leadership honors include induction AMA Hall Fame 1978 National Free Flight Hall Fame 1982 Cnrrent interests activities Leons recent interest has Giant Scale models Two 11 grandchildren have taken RC hobby have started onto contest circuit David age 14 Jason age 16 have already become respected competitors RC Pattern events Leons interest model aviation has never waned looking forward another 70 years designing redesigning building flying model TURN EYES rjro P1HU SXY WiTh SKY SPORT 40-60 Two Stroke 60-90 Four 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