I SUPER BRIGADIER Berkeleys Super Brig first powered RC kit Marking turning point handful experimenters excited masses has singular historic significanceE Dee B Mathews THIS modernized Berkeley Brigadier featur ing simplified stronger structure modified aerodynamics three channels rather original rudder-only development pioneering design requires 30 40 cc power plant throttling device Prospective builders strongly discouraged attempt flying model rudder-only craft designs original form numerous aerodynamic modifications have made increase models airworthiness elevator throttle absolutely essential safe flight First advertised August 1949 Super Brigadier first American kit apowered radio control model Super Brigadier pre dates deBolts Live Wire Guillows Trixter Beam nearly three years both introduced spring 1952 plans Super Brigadier illustrate escapement placed rear fuselage elastics being wound through cabin Also shown original kit plans PAA-load dummy radio equipment illustrated Aerotrol also produced Bill Effingers Brooklyn firm Originally developed 1940 use AYA program see MAN 11-77 details initial Brigadier designed Bill Effinger Henry Struck two men took original planform dimensions added polydihedral strengthened structure develop what became known Super Brigadier daddy year 1949 significant history RC models US late 1949 first commercially manufactured exam-free RC equipment introduced mid-1930s models flown homebuilt radio units ham bands such pioneers Sigfreid Lanzo DeSoto Good Brothers Although articles immense interest published radio expertise required well beyond great majority possibility exam-free frequencies long dream AMA 1949 FCC announced through efforts AMA several exam-free licensed channels would become available model use opening up radio technology nonelec tronics background modeler prompted several manufacturers enter market earliest license-free units Citizenship units McNabb 465 later 27 Beacon units commercialized Good Brothers designs units Radio Control Headquarters supplying compo nents experimenters since prior WW II Berkeley Aerotrol designed Ed Lorenz might interested primi tive gas-tubed super-regenerative elastic-banddriven escapement units referred excellent article MAN March 1949 term prima tive may seem unfair However gas tubes notoriously unstable circuitry almost invari ably designed minimize weight elimi nating components batteries dry cells immense relative weight Suffice say typical flying session involved constant tuning compensate discharging batteries satisfactory tune attained often experienced harmonic vibratory run away escapement motor tuned retrospect fact becomes glaringly appar ent meaircraft infinitely reliable 58 Model Aviation V K BLOCK BALSA ENGINE COWL SIDES 1/16 PLYWOOD BOTTOM3/16 SI-EET BALSA UNDER BATTERY AREASIDE DOUBLER SIG SH 125 GROOVED BLOCKS MOJNT SIG NP BM 231 PRE-BENT LGEAR WIRE 3/16 X I/2BALSA LEDGE3/16 BALSA SHEET RUODERAND FiN PARTS 316 50 SPRUCE FRAME 3/32 SHEET BALSA RIBSI PTIONAL 1LIGHTENING HOLES 3/16 BALSA PLATFORM NYRODS TO TEL HORNS I/2X 3/4 BALSA L EDGE L4X 1/2 BALSA SPAR 3/32X I/4SPARSTOP8 BOTTOM 3/16 50 SPRUCE POST SKID 316 50 BALSA FRAMES I/32PLtWOOD SICE -BOTTOMATTAL 3/32 TIP FORMS Ls X 1/4 SPRUCE STRINGERS 121 RW6LLTO TAL 3/32X 3/16 FUSELAGE DIAGONALS 3/16 SHEET BALSA IARNG TIP FORMERS 7 / 3/32 SHEET BALSA ALL WTNG RIBS /21 3/4 BALSA WING LEDGE 111 I/B X 3/16 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM REAR I/B X 1/4 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM FRONT / N 3/16 SHEET BALSA GUSSETS 3/16SHEET BALSA WING SADDLE B 1/16 PLYWOOD BULKHE AD _L 1/16 PLYWOOD GUSSETS AT CENTER SPAR LINTS 316 DOWEL WING HOLD DOWNS 3A6X 1/2 SPRUCE CABIN HEADERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE3/16 DOWEL CABIN POSTS 16HOLD DOWN N 1/16 PLYWOOD SHEET OVER 3/16 PLYBD FIREWALL STG2O/23 ENGINE ON SIG SH 477 MOTOR MOUNT SERVO TRAY ON 1/2 50 BEAMS 3/16 PLYWCCA CABIN WALLS 3/3 CABIN FORMERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE LONGERONS TOP AND BOTTOM 3/BXI V4 BALSATEDGEFROM TAPER STOCK MI 3/1650 SPRUCE POLYHEDRAL SPAR JOINT 1/16 PLY WOOD GUSSET AT BOTTOM FRAME 14 Sb SH 533S 2 WHEELSSKBOJ ABS IWNTS FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE. SEE PAGE 128 HV IYN0 C YYPNANFFOBA TOP VIEW NIVNT WING LW0 SYW II SPSCOAII-oreO8oroOo II roe BorroflA AoAWWPeFSoAL II/ISYNOIWfl 7 .0r IN BLOCII NMS3132 OTAN OP LEN \tl Ills OOWeL\C\9 S SILLIVOS fl-V TOErINOrTLe\A//~ 321000132 senoo onoil -J ALL NBC AS VOtE ONMJ NEET TCP VEWTVIYAPLYVOOOO LEFT WANGONNeT See Teofi WEONAL STABIa 0 ________0 ___________________________ I SlS2WEsTIZZZ2jI 31NSLECT TYPSOOL iIZIIIi- / I TOFNBOTTWA H 0132 0 OlE ____________1AIR__G TOTAL NT o GOG VOLeS ELEVATOR ONSOWCT ___ BRIGADIER EFFINGER N NEST STAID KITTEG 1505 BoSeeLeT UGOELS CHANNEL NT SAC MATHEWS OSIARO N _~q ---- - -__ NYTON -T SYNOSOS 5 V SeOeIVES SANS0 SEE LOSGESONS NOTCH FIOWOGOfloe N WTTOWIISAFLVWOCEsASSIEOT FAR C 0 BLOCKIAN PLYWOODsIN TFLTSIN WI-lOS ARNAVIA tOOlS COAMBIA FATTENS306 NONET FLYWOTONYSGO eDIT OEVNSG SPSCOC EPOOT CVSFLTWOOO SASTS SNYNOLT ANN SEEL FASTS RerAN WIrY SIRS CLEAR RAYON BCSeN PATTERN YINO 110 radios Several well engineered aerodynamically sound designs being pub lished among Good Brothers RudderbuginMANMay 1949 Fran McElwees Radart April 1949 Air Trails Citizen Bill Winter MAN February 1950 RC Special Bill Winter Walt Schroder 1948 Mechanics Illustrated Super Brigadier becomes design extremely high historic interest importance represents first commercial break Ausuitable radio control free flight kits era Super Brigadier relatively simple construct much smaller other RC designs flew well became standard time development article prompted remarks Openers MA September 1978 quote vintage RCs fly like converted free flights terms power wing loading performance index roughly half way between Old-Timers modern sport low wings old RC designs could next Klondikegold rush quickly became apparent logical choice subject modernization daddy Super Brig possessed best combination esthetics size building techniques resultant model has proven itself excel lent sport job Admittedly several major force moment changes needed correct some rather alarming spiral instability problems plans reflect changes General Unless otherwise noted adhesive joints Aliphatic resin glue such Sig Tite-bond term CA refers cyanoacrylate adhesives such Hot Stuff Super Jet wood sizes standard should altered hardware out dealers stock exception pre-bent landing gear wheel pants available Sig Drill required holes time part being cut avoid forgotten hole problem Trial fit parts before gluing snug nonbinding fit steerable tail wheel shown since tail will stay down grass enough power used move model prototype used elastic bands retain rudder stab unit primarily allow needed incidence changes numerous changes needed Now corrected decalage setting has deter60 Model Aviation K / ElY POLVAN ON AL OGINh What went Young fellows wearing Plymouth T-shirts snapped Dallas Nationals seven Brigs involved some kind record attempt Models appearto Brigslookfree flightishthe Super B being AC development about time possibility may clue thatthe Brig developed Bill Effinger Hank Struck also PAA Load model Thin wheels suggest something Any ideas mined recommend epoxying unit perma nently onto fuselage servo tray screwed onto wood strips slid fore aft obtain optimum CG epoxied Onto fuselage sides used Nyrods However sq balsa pushrods dcvi satisfactory superior method pattern making copy part plan Thermofax type copier cut print rough outline spray 3M Sprayment stick onto appropriate sized wood cut out jigsaw Peel off paper accurate simple piece has produced copier available tracing typing paper pencil may substituted Wing Make master rib of/s 3/32 ply using above mentioned technique Cut stack 3/32 balsa rib blanks pin together cut Out ribs jigsaw wing built flat requir ing no shims tips laid out flat bottom spar ends notched steps 1 Notch preshaped TE stock pin over plan 2 cut tips rough outline pin onto plan 3 locate position lower spars using several ribs guides 4 Glue ribs TE notches over spars 5 notch LE stock glue onto ribs 6 tilt ribs will butt onto center section using angle jig 7 add top spars tip section fillers scrap balsa 8 Allow least 24 hours glue cure remove panel drawing 9 block up wing tip correct outboard dihedral using table edge block sand angle 10 epoxy tip blocked up Use dashed outline right panel construction 11 Repeat above steps create mirrorimage wing panelcenter section built inte grally two panels 12 assemble panels center section epoxy tip blocked up outboard joint 13 Use two hacksaw blades taped together cut slots through ribs flush spars 14 place ply sheet slot mark shape pencil run along spars remove cut out pattern 15 epoxy gussets liberally holding against spar faces clothespins clamps method produces plywood gussets custommade wing vastly superior precut ones seem never fit well Complete wing carving LE shape sanding tips blending taper Stabilizer Rudder Use copier-Spray ment technique produce ribs merely cut blanks can fitted onto spars block sand airfoil after assembly Pin LE TE strips tips flat over plans position bottom spar glue ribs place Add fillers gussetts top spar Carve sand shape add elevator Hinge epoxy wire joiner before cutting slot elevator lightening holes fabricated placing Acto punch drill press drilling punching Backing up balsa piece pine greatly reduces tearing wood drill penetrates rudder simple no explanation needed Just remember filler runs bottom stab slot Both members covered prior final assembly use toothpicks secured CA anchor hinges simple extremely strong technique mini mal opportunity s1op glue hinge Fuselage Cover plan Saran Wrap Place previously cut 3/16 panel ply side over plan using pins through holes Assemble side allow glue set least 4 6 hours Remove pins will obstruct second side cover joints masking tape ease separation build second identical side over first Allow overnight curing before removing sides plan Separate halves using table casing knife gently pop sides apart Remove masking tape Trial fit bulkheads B epoxy appropriate slots sides Invert assembly wing rails over top view pin align right angle relationship both planes Check alignment triangles carpenters square Keep fuselage square both dimensions adjusting clothespins masking tape used hold everything place Complete cross braces landing gear block-ply bottom Allow 24 hours glue cure pull tailpost ends together meet exactly over center section top view Note tail skid member epoxied outside tail post Check squareness cross members added Add tailskid subrudder using epoxy Remove board add side stringers tack glue carve nose blocks Glue ply tank floor 3/16 tail fill-in place window filler strips etc Drill gussets dowel install until fuselage has covered Epoxy cabin roof place epoxy dowel excellent situation Thix-otropic epoxy Sand shape fuselage final form add ply coaming permanently epoxy nose blocks See cross section clarification Trial fit engine tank undercarriage wheels tail etc locate position servo tray battery pack Epoxy tray rail ply side cut adjust Nyrods pushrods fit Try balance should slightly nose heavy time covering will move CG rearward about ering Finish model covered transparent orange MonoKote white poly urethane paint used trim fuel proofing polyurethane paints will stick quite well MonoKote requiring no special preparation Continued page 125 August 1980 61 reasons daughter Sheeley will never forget dentist pop always gets display favorite projects get published magazine own work RC old-timers sport jobs suspect Super Brig has lively power per formance vvniie uoc says eievasor ano engine aDsolutely vital safe flying didnt know 30 years ago cracked up virtually everything seemed OK pioneers Takethat landing gearfor instance torsion gear still unknown still did have throttles FF Indoor/Tenney continued page 55 specially poured patchesat least 8 wide up 24or 36 longand cut pieces typewriter paper just fit between edges hoop brush thin line rubber cement around edges of papers let dry individual pieces paper laid carefully film pushed down until adheres around paper fill hoop pieces paper turn over paper table cut patches loose stored thin flat box pieces paper separating patches ThenIm ready field repairs whenever needed remember take box meet Bud Tenni PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Super Brig/Mathews continued page 61 Masking accomplished rather easily vinyl electricians tape should removed within minutes application paints Preflight At point equipment hardware etc permanently installed tested Trial run motor obtain consistent carburetor setting check operation radio equipment engine running also range check func tions operations should checked adjusted home avoid mental errors often result frustrations generated flying site malfunctions will tense enough being forced try scrounge Allen wrench tighten wheel collar etc home Check eliminate warps misalign ments deviations CG position Flight forces moments set up drawn Super Brigadier relatively docile sport-trainer Takeoffs essentially throttlerudder function requiring little application elevator As throttle advanced feed enough right rudder steer model straight ahead Once rotation speed reached fin becomes effective requiring decreasing amounts rudder Turns typical trainer Old-Timer Bill Winter predicted little self correction evident tum must terminated opposite rudder slight up elevator model will groove well must flown times unlike OldTimer its built-in stability Conversely Super Brigadier remarkably forgiving over corrections ham handed ness fitting flight performance spectrum between A-Ray Kadet true OldTimer free-flight conversion Stalls mushy little tendency drop wing snap power Brigadier will spin after about 270 degrees tight turn coming off power-on stall characteristics give excellent slow speed flight producing model excellent transition between Old-Timer basic trainer Super Brigadier also surprised teaching some lessons aerodynamics long since forgotten resultant model certainly possessed novel appearance fills gap performance range emerg ing radio flier would hope choose construct Super Brigadier will receive much joy fun has given Addendum Once article completed Brig filled enjoyment quoQUADRA REPAIR- $1000 Pius Parts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $19995 Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 ea SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sIzes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENG INESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20%-off 24-Hour Seice. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 / Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage See Dealer Order GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acushnet MA 02743 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED August 1980 1 25 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS QUADRAS P Kits ature ReDlicas 3EE BEE shown $525 please ad 1 00 Catalog Ia 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company will ssue Ek4 III I3AII IIO1X CO lIC
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 125, 126
I SUPER BRIGADIER Berkeleys Super Brig first powered RC kit Marking turning point handful experimenters excited masses has singular historic significanceE Dee B Mathews THIS modernized Berkeley Brigadier featur ing simplified stronger structure modified aerodynamics three channels rather original rudder-only development pioneering design requires 30 40 cc power plant throttling device Prospective builders strongly discouraged attempt flying model rudder-only craft designs original form numerous aerodynamic modifications have made increase models airworthiness elevator throttle absolutely essential safe flight First advertised August 1949 Super Brigadier first American kit apowered radio control model Super Brigadier pre dates deBolts Live Wire Guillows Trixter Beam nearly three years both introduced spring 1952 plans Super Brigadier illustrate escapement placed rear fuselage elastics being wound through cabin Also shown original kit plans PAA-load dummy radio equipment illustrated Aerotrol also produced Bill Effingers Brooklyn firm Originally developed 1940 use AYA program see MAN 11-77 details initial Brigadier designed Bill Effinger Henry Struck two men took original planform dimensions added polydihedral strengthened structure develop what became known Super Brigadier daddy year 1949 significant history RC models US late 1949 first commercially manufactured exam-free RC equipment introduced mid-1930s models flown homebuilt radio units ham bands such pioneers Sigfreid Lanzo DeSoto Good Brothers Although articles immense interest published radio expertise required well beyond great majority possibility exam-free frequencies long dream AMA 1949 FCC announced through efforts AMA several exam-free licensed channels would become available model use opening up radio technology nonelec tronics background modeler prompted several manufacturers enter market earliest license-free units Citizenship units McNabb 465 later 27 Beacon units commercialized Good Brothers designs units Radio Control Headquarters supplying compo nents experimenters since prior WW II Berkeley Aerotrol designed Ed Lorenz might interested primi tive gas-tubed super-regenerative elastic-banddriven escapement units referred excellent article MAN March 1949 term prima tive may seem unfair However gas tubes notoriously unstable circuitry almost invari ably designed minimize weight elimi nating components batteries dry cells immense relative weight Suffice say typical flying session involved constant tuning compensate discharging batteries satisfactory tune attained often experienced harmonic vibratory run away escapement motor tuned retrospect fact becomes glaringly appar ent meaircraft infinitely reliable 58 Model Aviation V K BLOCK BALSA ENGINE COWL SIDES 1/16 PLYWOOD BOTTOM3/16 SI-EET BALSA UNDER BATTERY AREASIDE DOUBLER SIG SH 125 GROOVED BLOCKS MOJNT SIG NP BM 231 PRE-BENT LGEAR WIRE 3/16 X I/2BALSA LEDGE3/16 BALSA SHEET RUODERAND FiN PARTS 316 50 SPRUCE FRAME 3/32 SHEET BALSA RIBSI PTIONAL 1LIGHTENING HOLES 3/16 BALSA PLATFORM NYRODS TO TEL HORNS I/2X 3/4 BALSA L EDGE L4X 1/2 BALSA SPAR 3/32X I/4SPARSTOP8 BOTTOM 3/16 50 SPRUCE POST SKID 316 50 BALSA FRAMES I/32PLtWOOD SICE -BOTTOMATTAL 3/32 TIP FORMS Ls X 1/4 SPRUCE STRINGERS 121 RW6LLTO TAL 3/32X 3/16 FUSELAGE DIAGONALS 3/16 SHEET BALSA IARNG TIP FORMERS 7 / 3/32 SHEET BALSA ALL WTNG RIBS /21 3/4 BALSA WING LEDGE 111 I/B X 3/16 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM REAR I/B X 1/4 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM FRONT / N 3/16 SHEET BALSA GUSSETS 3/16SHEET BALSA WING SADDLE B 1/16 PLYWOOD BULKHE AD _L 1/16 PLYWOOD GUSSETS AT CENTER SPAR LINTS 316 DOWEL WING HOLD DOWNS 3A6X 1/2 SPRUCE CABIN HEADERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE3/16 DOWEL CABIN POSTS 16HOLD DOWN N 1/16 PLYWOOD SHEET OVER 3/16 PLYBD FIREWALL STG2O/23 ENGINE ON SIG SH 477 MOTOR MOUNT SERVO TRAY ON 1/2 50 BEAMS 3/16 PLYWCCA CABIN WALLS 3/3 CABIN FORMERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE LONGERONS TOP AND BOTTOM 3/BXI V4 BALSATEDGEFROM TAPER STOCK MI 3/1650 SPRUCE POLYHEDRAL SPAR JOINT 1/16 PLY WOOD GUSSET AT BOTTOM FRAME 14 Sb SH 533S 2 WHEELSSKBOJ ABS IWNTS FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE. SEE PAGE 128 HV IYN0 C YYPNANFFOBA TOP VIEW NIVNT WING LW0 SYW II SPSCOAII-oreO8oroOo II roe BorroflA AoAWWPeFSoAL II/ISYNOIWfl 7 .0r IN BLOCII NMS3132 OTAN OP LEN \tl Ills OOWeL\C\9 S SILLIVOS fl-V TOErINOrTLe\A//~ 321000132 senoo onoil -J ALL NBC AS VOtE ONMJ NEET TCP VEWTVIYAPLYVOOOO LEFT WANGONNeT See Teofi WEONAL STABIa 0 ________0 ___________________________ I SlS2WEsTIZZZ2jI 31NSLECT TYPSOOL iIZIIIi- / I TOFNBOTTWA H 0132 0 OlE ____________1AIR__G TOTAL NT o GOG VOLeS ELEVATOR ONSOWCT ___ BRIGADIER EFFINGER N NEST STAID KITTEG 1505 BoSeeLeT UGOELS CHANNEL NT SAC MATHEWS OSIARO N _~q ---- - -__ NYTON -T SYNOSOS 5 V SeOeIVES SANS0 SEE LOSGESONS NOTCH FIOWOGOfloe N WTTOWIISAFLVWOCEsASSIEOT FAR C 0 BLOCKIAN PLYWOODsIN TFLTSIN WI-lOS ARNAVIA tOOlS COAMBIA FATTENS306 NONET FLYWOTONYSGO eDIT OEVNSG SPSCOC EPOOT CVSFLTWOOO SASTS SNYNOLT ANN SEEL FASTS RerAN WIrY SIRS CLEAR RAYON BCSeN PATTERN YINO 110 radios Several well engineered aerodynamically sound designs being pub lished among Good Brothers RudderbuginMANMay 1949 Fran McElwees Radart April 1949 Air Trails Citizen Bill Winter MAN February 1950 RC Special Bill Winter Walt Schroder 1948 Mechanics Illustrated Super Brigadier becomes design extremely high historic interest importance represents first commercial break Ausuitable radio control free flight kits era Super Brigadier relatively simple construct much smaller other RC designs flew well became standard time development article prompted remarks Openers MA September 1978 quote vintage RCs fly like converted free flights terms power wing loading performance index roughly half way between Old-Timers modern sport low wings old RC designs could next Klondikegold rush quickly became apparent logical choice subject modernization daddy Super Brig possessed best combination esthetics size building techniques resultant model has proven itself excel lent sport job Admittedly several major force moment changes needed correct some rather alarming spiral instability problems plans reflect changes General Unless otherwise noted adhesive joints Aliphatic resin glue such Sig Tite-bond term CA refers cyanoacrylate adhesives such Hot Stuff Super Jet wood sizes standard should altered hardware out dealers stock exception pre-bent landing gear wheel pants available Sig Drill required holes time part being cut avoid forgotten hole problem Trial fit parts before gluing snug nonbinding fit steerable tail wheel shown since tail will stay down grass enough power used move model prototype used elastic bands retain rudder stab unit primarily allow needed incidence changes numerous changes needed Now corrected decalage setting has deter60 Model Aviation K / ElY POLVAN ON AL OGINh What went Young fellows wearing Plymouth T-shirts snapped Dallas Nationals seven Brigs involved some kind record attempt Models appearto Brigslookfree flightishthe Super B being AC development about time possibility may clue thatthe Brig developed Bill Effinger Hank Struck also PAA Load model Thin wheels suggest something Any ideas mined recommend epoxying unit perma nently onto fuselage servo tray screwed onto wood strips slid fore aft obtain optimum CG epoxied Onto fuselage sides used Nyrods However sq balsa pushrods dcvi satisfactory superior method pattern making copy part plan Thermofax type copier cut print rough outline spray 3M Sprayment stick onto appropriate sized wood cut out jigsaw Peel off paper accurate simple piece has produced copier available tracing typing paper pencil may substituted Wing Make master rib of/s 3/32 ply using above mentioned technique Cut stack 3/32 balsa rib blanks pin together cut Out ribs jigsaw wing built flat requir ing no shims tips laid out flat bottom spar ends notched steps 1 Notch preshaped TE stock pin over plan 2 cut tips rough outline pin onto plan 3 locate position lower spars using several ribs guides 4 Glue ribs TE notches over spars 5 notch LE stock glue onto ribs 6 tilt ribs will butt onto center section using angle jig 7 add top spars tip section fillers scrap balsa 8 Allow least 24 hours glue cure remove panel drawing 9 block up wing tip correct outboard dihedral using table edge block sand angle 10 epoxy tip blocked up Use dashed outline right panel construction 11 Repeat above steps create mirrorimage wing panelcenter section built inte grally two panels 12 assemble panels center section epoxy tip blocked up outboard joint 13 Use two hacksaw blades taped together cut slots through ribs flush spars 14 place ply sheet slot mark shape pencil run along spars remove cut out pattern 15 epoxy gussets liberally holding against spar faces clothespins clamps method produces plywood gussets custommade wing vastly superior precut ones seem never fit well Complete wing carving LE shape sanding tips blending taper Stabilizer Rudder Use copier-Spray ment technique produce ribs merely cut blanks can fitted onto spars block sand airfoil after assembly Pin LE TE strips tips flat over plans position bottom spar glue ribs place Add fillers gussetts top spar Carve sand shape add elevator Hinge epoxy wire joiner before cutting slot elevator lightening holes fabricated placing Acto punch drill press drilling punching Backing up balsa piece pine greatly reduces tearing wood drill penetrates rudder simple no explanation needed Just remember filler runs bottom stab slot Both members covered prior final assembly use toothpicks secured CA anchor hinges simple extremely strong technique mini mal opportunity s1op glue hinge Fuselage Cover plan Saran Wrap Place previously cut 3/16 panel ply side over plan using pins through holes Assemble side allow glue set least 4 6 hours Remove pins will obstruct second side cover joints masking tape ease separation build second identical side over first Allow overnight curing before removing sides plan Separate halves using table casing knife gently pop sides apart Remove masking tape Trial fit bulkheads B epoxy appropriate slots sides Invert assembly wing rails over top view pin align right angle relationship both planes Check alignment triangles carpenters square Keep fuselage square both dimensions adjusting clothespins masking tape used hold everything place Complete cross braces landing gear block-ply bottom Allow 24 hours glue cure pull tailpost ends together meet exactly over center section top view Note tail skid member epoxied outside tail post Check squareness cross members added Add tailskid subrudder using epoxy Remove board add side stringers tack glue carve nose blocks Glue ply tank floor 3/16 tail fill-in place window filler strips etc Drill gussets dowel install until fuselage has covered Epoxy cabin roof place epoxy dowel excellent situation Thix-otropic epoxy Sand shape fuselage final form add ply coaming permanently epoxy nose blocks See cross section clarification Trial fit engine tank undercarriage wheels tail etc locate position servo tray battery pack Epoxy tray rail ply side cut adjust Nyrods pushrods fit Try balance should slightly nose heavy time covering will move CG rearward about ering Finish model covered transparent orange MonoKote white poly urethane paint used trim fuel proofing polyurethane paints will stick quite well MonoKote requiring no special preparation Continued page 125 August 1980 61 reasons daughter Sheeley will never forget dentist pop always gets display favorite projects get published magazine own work RC old-timers sport jobs suspect Super Brig has lively power per formance vvniie uoc says eievasor ano engine aDsolutely vital safe flying didnt know 30 years ago cracked up virtually everything seemed OK pioneers Takethat landing gearfor instance torsion gear still unknown still did have throttles FF Indoor/Tenney continued page 55 specially poured patchesat least 8 wide up 24or 36 longand cut pieces typewriter paper just fit between edges hoop brush thin line rubber cement around edges of papers let dry individual pieces paper laid carefully film pushed down until adheres around paper fill hoop pieces paper turn over paper table cut patches loose stored thin flat box pieces paper separating patches ThenIm ready field repairs whenever needed remember take box meet Bud Tenni PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Super Brig/Mathews continued page 61 Masking accomplished rather easily vinyl electricians tape should removed within minutes application paints Preflight At point equipment hardware etc permanently installed tested Trial run motor obtain consistent carburetor setting check operation radio equipment engine running also range check func tions operations should checked adjusted home avoid mental errors often result frustrations generated flying site malfunctions will tense enough being forced try scrounge Allen wrench tighten wheel collar etc home Check eliminate warps misalign ments deviations CG position Flight forces moments set up drawn Super Brigadier relatively docile sport-trainer Takeoffs essentially throttlerudder function requiring little application elevator As throttle advanced feed enough right rudder steer model straight ahead Once rotation speed reached fin becomes effective requiring decreasing amounts rudder Turns typical trainer Old-Timer Bill Winter predicted little self correction evident tum must terminated opposite rudder slight up elevator model will groove well must flown times unlike OldTimer its built-in stability Conversely Super Brigadier remarkably forgiving over corrections ham handed ness fitting flight performance spectrum between A-Ray Kadet true OldTimer free-flight conversion Stalls mushy little tendency drop wing snap power Brigadier will spin after about 270 degrees tight turn coming off power-on stall characteristics give excellent slow speed flight producing model excellent transition between Old-Timer basic trainer Super Brigadier also surprised teaching some lessons aerodynamics long since forgotten resultant model certainly possessed novel appearance fills gap performance range emerg ing radio flier would hope choose construct Super Brigadier will receive much joy fun has given Addendum Once article completed Brig filled enjoyment quoQUADRA REPAIR- $1000 Pius Parts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $19995 Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 ea SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sIzes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENG INESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20%-off 24-Hour Seice. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 / Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage See Dealer Order GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acushnet MA 02743 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED August 1980 1 25 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS QUADRAS P Kits ature ReDlicas 3EE BEE shown $525 please ad 1 00 Catalog Ia 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company will ssue Ek4 III I3AII IIO1X CO lIC
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 125, 126
I SUPER BRIGADIER Berkeleys Super Brig first powered RC kit Marking turning point handful experimenters excited masses has singular historic significanceE Dee B Mathews THIS modernized Berkeley Brigadier featur ing simplified stronger structure modified aerodynamics three channels rather original rudder-only development pioneering design requires 30 40 cc power plant throttling device Prospective builders strongly discouraged attempt flying model rudder-only craft designs original form numerous aerodynamic modifications have made increase models airworthiness elevator throttle absolutely essential safe flight First advertised August 1949 Super Brigadier first American kit apowered radio control model Super Brigadier pre dates deBolts Live Wire Guillows Trixter Beam nearly three years both introduced spring 1952 plans Super Brigadier illustrate escapement placed rear fuselage elastics being wound through cabin Also shown original kit plans PAA-load dummy radio equipment illustrated Aerotrol also produced Bill Effingers Brooklyn firm Originally developed 1940 use AYA program see MAN 11-77 details initial Brigadier designed Bill Effinger Henry Struck two men took original planform dimensions added polydihedral strengthened structure develop what became known Super Brigadier daddy year 1949 significant history RC models US late 1949 first commercially manufactured exam-free RC equipment introduced mid-1930s models flown homebuilt radio units ham bands such pioneers Sigfreid Lanzo DeSoto Good Brothers Although articles immense interest published radio expertise required well beyond great majority possibility exam-free frequencies long dream AMA 1949 FCC announced through efforts AMA several exam-free licensed channels would become available model use opening up radio technology nonelec tronics background modeler prompted several manufacturers enter market earliest license-free units Citizenship units McNabb 465 later 27 Beacon units commercialized Good Brothers designs units Radio Control Headquarters supplying compo nents experimenters since prior WW II Berkeley Aerotrol designed Ed Lorenz might interested primi tive gas-tubed super-regenerative elastic-banddriven escapement units referred excellent article MAN March 1949 term prima tive may seem unfair However gas tubes notoriously unstable circuitry almost invari ably designed minimize weight elimi nating components batteries dry cells immense relative weight Suffice say typical flying session involved constant tuning compensate discharging batteries satisfactory tune attained often experienced harmonic vibratory run away escapement motor tuned retrospect fact becomes glaringly appar ent meaircraft infinitely reliable 58 Model Aviation V K BLOCK BALSA ENGINE COWL SIDES 1/16 PLYWOOD BOTTOM3/16 SI-EET BALSA UNDER BATTERY AREASIDE DOUBLER SIG SH 125 GROOVED BLOCKS MOJNT SIG NP BM 231 PRE-BENT LGEAR WIRE 3/16 X I/2BALSA LEDGE3/16 BALSA SHEET RUODERAND FiN PARTS 316 50 SPRUCE FRAME 3/32 SHEET BALSA RIBSI PTIONAL 1LIGHTENING HOLES 3/16 BALSA PLATFORM NYRODS TO TEL HORNS I/2X 3/4 BALSA L EDGE L4X 1/2 BALSA SPAR 3/32X I/4SPARSTOP8 BOTTOM 3/16 50 SPRUCE POST SKID 316 50 BALSA FRAMES I/32PLtWOOD SICE -BOTTOMATTAL 3/32 TIP FORMS Ls X 1/4 SPRUCE STRINGERS 121 RW6LLTO TAL 3/32X 3/16 FUSELAGE DIAGONALS 3/16 SHEET BALSA IARNG TIP FORMERS 7 / 3/32 SHEET BALSA ALL WTNG RIBS /21 3/4 BALSA WING LEDGE 111 I/B X 3/16 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM REAR I/B X 1/4 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM FRONT / N 3/16 SHEET BALSA GUSSETS 3/16SHEET BALSA WING SADDLE B 1/16 PLYWOOD BULKHE AD _L 1/16 PLYWOOD GUSSETS AT CENTER SPAR LINTS 316 DOWEL WING HOLD DOWNS 3A6X 1/2 SPRUCE CABIN HEADERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE3/16 DOWEL CABIN POSTS 16HOLD DOWN N 1/16 PLYWOOD SHEET OVER 3/16 PLYBD FIREWALL STG2O/23 ENGINE ON SIG SH 477 MOTOR MOUNT SERVO TRAY ON 1/2 50 BEAMS 3/16 PLYWCCA CABIN WALLS 3/3 CABIN FORMERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE LONGERONS TOP AND BOTTOM 3/BXI V4 BALSATEDGEFROM TAPER STOCK MI 3/1650 SPRUCE POLYHEDRAL SPAR JOINT 1/16 PLY WOOD GUSSET AT BOTTOM FRAME 14 Sb SH 533S 2 WHEELSSKBOJ ABS IWNTS FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE. SEE PAGE 128 HV IYN0 C YYPNANFFOBA TOP VIEW NIVNT WING LW0 SYW II SPSCOAII-oreO8oroOo II roe BorroflA AoAWWPeFSoAL II/ISYNOIWfl 7 .0r IN BLOCII NMS3132 OTAN OP LEN \tl Ills OOWeL\C\9 S SILLIVOS fl-V TOErINOrTLe\A//~ 321000132 senoo onoil -J ALL NBC AS VOtE ONMJ NEET TCP VEWTVIYAPLYVOOOO LEFT WANGONNeT See Teofi WEONAL STABIa 0 ________0 ___________________________ I SlS2WEsTIZZZ2jI 31NSLECT TYPSOOL iIZIIIi- / I TOFNBOTTWA H 0132 0 OlE ____________1AIR__G TOTAL NT o GOG VOLeS ELEVATOR ONSOWCT ___ BRIGADIER EFFINGER N NEST STAID KITTEG 1505 BoSeeLeT UGOELS CHANNEL NT SAC MATHEWS OSIARO N _~q ---- - -__ NYTON -T SYNOSOS 5 V SeOeIVES SANS0 SEE LOSGESONS NOTCH FIOWOGOfloe N WTTOWIISAFLVWOCEsASSIEOT FAR C 0 BLOCKIAN PLYWOODsIN TFLTSIN WI-lOS ARNAVIA tOOlS COAMBIA FATTENS306 NONET FLYWOTONYSGO eDIT OEVNSG SPSCOC EPOOT CVSFLTWOOO SASTS SNYNOLT ANN SEEL FASTS RerAN WIrY SIRS CLEAR RAYON BCSeN PATTERN YINO 110 radios Several well engineered aerodynamically sound designs being pub lished among Good Brothers RudderbuginMANMay 1949 Fran McElwees Radart April 1949 Air Trails Citizen Bill Winter MAN February 1950 RC Special Bill Winter Walt Schroder 1948 Mechanics Illustrated Super Brigadier becomes design extremely high historic interest importance represents first commercial break Ausuitable radio control free flight kits era Super Brigadier relatively simple construct much smaller other RC designs flew well became standard time development article prompted remarks Openers MA September 1978 quote vintage RCs fly like converted free flights terms power wing loading performance index roughly half way between Old-Timers modern sport low wings old RC designs could next Klondikegold rush quickly became apparent logical choice subject modernization daddy Super Brig possessed best combination esthetics size building techniques resultant model has proven itself excel lent sport job Admittedly several major force moment changes needed correct some rather alarming spiral instability problems plans reflect changes General Unless otherwise noted adhesive joints Aliphatic resin glue such Sig Tite-bond term CA refers cyanoacrylate adhesives such Hot Stuff Super Jet wood sizes standard should altered hardware out dealers stock exception pre-bent landing gear wheel pants available Sig Drill required holes time part being cut avoid forgotten hole problem Trial fit parts before gluing snug nonbinding fit steerable tail wheel shown since tail will stay down grass enough power used move model prototype used elastic bands retain rudder stab unit primarily allow needed incidence changes numerous changes needed Now corrected decalage setting has deter60 Model Aviation K / ElY POLVAN ON AL OGINh What went Young fellows wearing Plymouth T-shirts snapped Dallas Nationals seven Brigs involved some kind record attempt Models appearto Brigslookfree flightishthe Super B being AC development about time possibility may clue thatthe Brig developed Bill Effinger Hank Struck also PAA Load model Thin wheels suggest something Any ideas mined recommend epoxying unit perma nently onto fuselage servo tray screwed onto wood strips slid fore aft obtain optimum CG epoxied Onto fuselage sides used Nyrods However sq balsa pushrods dcvi satisfactory superior method pattern making copy part plan Thermofax type copier cut print rough outline spray 3M Sprayment stick onto appropriate sized wood cut out jigsaw Peel off paper accurate simple piece has produced copier available tracing typing paper pencil may substituted Wing Make master rib of/s 3/32 ply using above mentioned technique Cut stack 3/32 balsa rib blanks pin together cut Out ribs jigsaw wing built flat requir ing no shims tips laid out flat bottom spar ends notched steps 1 Notch preshaped TE stock pin over plan 2 cut tips rough outline pin onto plan 3 locate position lower spars using several ribs guides 4 Glue ribs TE notches over spars 5 notch LE stock glue onto ribs 6 tilt ribs will butt onto center section using angle jig 7 add top spars tip section fillers scrap balsa 8 Allow least 24 hours glue cure remove panel drawing 9 block up wing tip correct outboard dihedral using table edge block sand angle 10 epoxy tip blocked up Use dashed outline right panel construction 11 Repeat above steps create mirrorimage wing panelcenter section built inte grally two panels 12 assemble panels center section epoxy tip blocked up outboard joint 13 Use two hacksaw blades taped together cut slots through ribs flush spars 14 place ply sheet slot mark shape pencil run along spars remove cut out pattern 15 epoxy gussets liberally holding against spar faces clothespins clamps method produces plywood gussets custommade wing vastly superior precut ones seem never fit well Complete wing carving LE shape sanding tips blending taper Stabilizer Rudder Use copier-Spray ment technique produce ribs merely cut blanks can fitted onto spars block sand airfoil after assembly Pin LE TE strips tips flat over plans position bottom spar glue ribs place Add fillers gussetts top spar Carve sand shape add elevator Hinge epoxy wire joiner before cutting slot elevator lightening holes fabricated placing Acto punch drill press drilling punching Backing up balsa piece pine greatly reduces tearing wood drill penetrates rudder simple no explanation needed Just remember filler runs bottom stab slot Both members covered prior final assembly use toothpicks secured CA anchor hinges simple extremely strong technique mini mal opportunity s1op glue hinge Fuselage Cover plan Saran Wrap Place previously cut 3/16 panel ply side over plan using pins through holes Assemble side allow glue set least 4 6 hours Remove pins will obstruct second side cover joints masking tape ease separation build second identical side over first Allow overnight curing before removing sides plan Separate halves using table casing knife gently pop sides apart Remove masking tape Trial fit bulkheads B epoxy appropriate slots sides Invert assembly wing rails over top view pin align right angle relationship both planes Check alignment triangles carpenters square Keep fuselage square both dimensions adjusting clothespins masking tape used hold everything place Complete cross braces landing gear block-ply bottom Allow 24 hours glue cure pull tailpost ends together meet exactly over center section top view Note tail skid member epoxied outside tail post Check squareness cross members added Add tailskid subrudder using epoxy Remove board add side stringers tack glue carve nose blocks Glue ply tank floor 3/16 tail fill-in place window filler strips etc Drill gussets dowel install until fuselage has covered Epoxy cabin roof place epoxy dowel excellent situation Thix-otropic epoxy Sand shape fuselage final form add ply coaming permanently epoxy nose blocks See cross section clarification Trial fit engine tank undercarriage wheels tail etc locate position servo tray battery pack Epoxy tray rail ply side cut adjust Nyrods pushrods fit Try balance should slightly nose heavy time covering will move CG rearward about ering Finish model covered transparent orange MonoKote white poly urethane paint used trim fuel proofing polyurethane paints will stick quite well MonoKote requiring no special preparation Continued page 125 August 1980 61 reasons daughter Sheeley will never forget dentist pop always gets display favorite projects get published magazine own work RC old-timers sport jobs suspect Super Brig has lively power per formance vvniie uoc says eievasor ano engine aDsolutely vital safe flying didnt know 30 years ago cracked up virtually everything seemed OK pioneers Takethat landing gearfor instance torsion gear still unknown still did have throttles FF Indoor/Tenney continued page 55 specially poured patchesat least 8 wide up 24or 36 longand cut pieces typewriter paper just fit between edges hoop brush thin line rubber cement around edges of papers let dry individual pieces paper laid carefully film pushed down until adheres around paper fill hoop pieces paper turn over paper table cut patches loose stored thin flat box pieces paper separating patches ThenIm ready field repairs whenever needed remember take box meet Bud Tenni PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Super Brig/Mathews continued page 61 Masking accomplished rather easily vinyl electricians tape should removed within minutes application paints Preflight At point equipment hardware etc permanently installed tested Trial run motor obtain consistent carburetor setting check operation radio equipment engine running also range check func tions operations should checked adjusted home avoid mental errors often result frustrations generated flying site malfunctions will tense enough being forced try scrounge Allen wrench tighten wheel collar etc home Check eliminate warps misalign ments deviations CG position Flight forces moments set up drawn Super Brigadier relatively docile sport-trainer Takeoffs essentially throttlerudder function requiring little application elevator As throttle advanced feed enough right rudder steer model straight ahead Once rotation speed reached fin becomes effective requiring decreasing amounts rudder Turns typical trainer Old-Timer Bill Winter predicted little self correction evident tum must terminated opposite rudder slight up elevator model will groove well must flown times unlike OldTimer its built-in stability Conversely Super Brigadier remarkably forgiving over corrections ham handed ness fitting flight performance spectrum between A-Ray Kadet true OldTimer free-flight conversion Stalls mushy little tendency drop wing snap power Brigadier will spin after about 270 degrees tight turn coming off power-on stall characteristics give excellent slow speed flight producing model excellent transition between Old-Timer basic trainer Super Brigadier also surprised teaching some lessons aerodynamics long since forgotten resultant model certainly possessed novel appearance fills gap performance range emerg ing radio flier would hope choose construct Super Brigadier will receive much joy fun has given Addendum Once article completed Brig filled enjoyment quoQUADRA REPAIR- $1000 Pius Parts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $19995 Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 ea SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sIzes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENG INESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20%-off 24-Hour Seice. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 / Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage See Dealer Order GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acushnet MA 02743 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED August 1980 1 25 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS QUADRAS P Kits ature ReDlicas 3EE BEE shown $525 please ad 1 00 Catalog Ia 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company will ssue Ek4 III I3AII IIO1X CO lIC
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 125, 126
I SUPER BRIGADIER Berkeleys Super Brig first powered RC kit Marking turning point handful experimenters excited masses has singular historic significanceE Dee B Mathews THIS modernized Berkeley Brigadier featur ing simplified stronger structure modified aerodynamics three channels rather original rudder-only development pioneering design requires 30 40 cc power plant throttling device Prospective builders strongly discouraged attempt flying model rudder-only craft designs original form numerous aerodynamic modifications have made increase models airworthiness elevator throttle absolutely essential safe flight First advertised August 1949 Super Brigadier first American kit apowered radio control model Super Brigadier pre dates deBolts Live Wire Guillows Trixter Beam nearly three years both introduced spring 1952 plans Super Brigadier illustrate escapement placed rear fuselage elastics being wound through cabin Also shown original kit plans PAA-load dummy radio equipment illustrated Aerotrol also produced Bill Effingers Brooklyn firm Originally developed 1940 use AYA program see MAN 11-77 details initial Brigadier designed Bill Effinger Henry Struck two men took original planform dimensions added polydihedral strengthened structure develop what became known Super Brigadier daddy year 1949 significant history RC models US late 1949 first commercially manufactured exam-free RC equipment introduced mid-1930s models flown homebuilt radio units ham bands such pioneers Sigfreid Lanzo DeSoto Good Brothers Although articles immense interest published radio expertise required well beyond great majority possibility exam-free frequencies long dream AMA 1949 FCC announced through efforts AMA several exam-free licensed channels would become available model use opening up radio technology nonelec tronics background modeler prompted several manufacturers enter market earliest license-free units Citizenship units McNabb 465 later 27 Beacon units commercialized Good Brothers designs units Radio Control Headquarters supplying compo nents experimenters since prior WW II Berkeley Aerotrol designed Ed Lorenz might interested primi tive gas-tubed super-regenerative elastic-banddriven escapement units referred excellent article MAN March 1949 term prima tive may seem unfair However gas tubes notoriously unstable circuitry almost invari ably designed minimize weight elimi nating components batteries dry cells immense relative weight Suffice say typical flying session involved constant tuning compensate discharging batteries satisfactory tune attained often experienced harmonic vibratory run away escapement motor tuned retrospect fact becomes glaringly appar ent meaircraft infinitely reliable 58 Model Aviation V K BLOCK BALSA ENGINE COWL SIDES 1/16 PLYWOOD BOTTOM3/16 SI-EET BALSA UNDER BATTERY AREASIDE DOUBLER SIG SH 125 GROOVED BLOCKS MOJNT SIG NP BM 231 PRE-BENT LGEAR WIRE 3/16 X I/2BALSA LEDGE3/16 BALSA SHEET RUODERAND FiN PARTS 316 50 SPRUCE FRAME 3/32 SHEET BALSA RIBSI PTIONAL 1LIGHTENING HOLES 3/16 BALSA PLATFORM NYRODS TO TEL HORNS I/2X 3/4 BALSA L EDGE L4X 1/2 BALSA SPAR 3/32X I/4SPARSTOP8 BOTTOM 3/16 50 SPRUCE POST SKID 316 50 BALSA FRAMES I/32PLtWOOD SICE -BOTTOMATTAL 3/32 TIP FORMS Ls X 1/4 SPRUCE STRINGERS 121 RW6LLTO TAL 3/32X 3/16 FUSELAGE DIAGONALS 3/16 SHEET BALSA IARNG TIP FORMERS 7 / 3/32 SHEET BALSA ALL WTNG RIBS /21 3/4 BALSA WING LEDGE 111 I/B X 3/16 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM REAR I/B X 1/4 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM FRONT / N 3/16 SHEET BALSA GUSSETS 3/16SHEET BALSA WING SADDLE B 1/16 PLYWOOD BULKHE AD _L 1/16 PLYWOOD GUSSETS AT CENTER SPAR LINTS 316 DOWEL WING HOLD DOWNS 3A6X 1/2 SPRUCE CABIN HEADERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE3/16 DOWEL CABIN POSTS 16HOLD DOWN N 1/16 PLYWOOD SHEET OVER 3/16 PLYBD FIREWALL STG2O/23 ENGINE ON SIG SH 477 MOTOR MOUNT SERVO TRAY ON 1/2 50 BEAMS 3/16 PLYWCCA CABIN WALLS 3/3 CABIN FORMERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE LONGERONS TOP AND BOTTOM 3/BXI V4 BALSATEDGEFROM TAPER STOCK MI 3/1650 SPRUCE POLYHEDRAL SPAR JOINT 1/16 PLY WOOD GUSSET AT BOTTOM FRAME 14 Sb SH 533S 2 WHEELSSKBOJ ABS IWNTS FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE. SEE PAGE 128 HV IYN0 C YYPNANFFOBA TOP VIEW NIVNT WING LW0 SYW II SPSCOAII-oreO8oroOo II roe BorroflA AoAWWPeFSoAL II/ISYNOIWfl 7 .0r IN BLOCII NMS3132 OTAN OP LEN \tl Ills OOWeL\C\9 S SILLIVOS fl-V TOErINOrTLe\A//~ 321000132 senoo onoil -J ALL NBC AS VOtE ONMJ NEET TCP VEWTVIYAPLYVOOOO LEFT WANGONNeT See Teofi WEONAL STABIa 0 ________0 ___________________________ I SlS2WEsTIZZZ2jI 31NSLECT TYPSOOL iIZIIIi- / I TOFNBOTTWA H 0132 0 OlE ____________1AIR__G TOTAL NT o GOG VOLeS ELEVATOR ONSOWCT ___ BRIGADIER EFFINGER N NEST STAID KITTEG 1505 BoSeeLeT UGOELS CHANNEL NT SAC MATHEWS OSIARO N _~q ---- - -__ NYTON -T SYNOSOS 5 V SeOeIVES SANS0 SEE LOSGESONS NOTCH FIOWOGOfloe N WTTOWIISAFLVWOCEsASSIEOT FAR C 0 BLOCKIAN PLYWOODsIN TFLTSIN WI-lOS ARNAVIA tOOlS COAMBIA FATTENS306 NONET FLYWOTONYSGO eDIT OEVNSG SPSCOC EPOOT CVSFLTWOOO SASTS SNYNOLT ANN SEEL FASTS RerAN WIrY SIRS CLEAR RAYON BCSeN PATTERN YINO 110 radios Several well engineered aerodynamically sound designs being pub lished among Good Brothers RudderbuginMANMay 1949 Fran McElwees Radart April 1949 Air Trails Citizen Bill Winter MAN February 1950 RC Special Bill Winter Walt Schroder 1948 Mechanics Illustrated Super Brigadier becomes design extremely high historic interest importance represents first commercial break Ausuitable radio control free flight kits era Super Brigadier relatively simple construct much smaller other RC designs flew well became standard time development article prompted remarks Openers MA September 1978 quote vintage RCs fly like converted free flights terms power wing loading performance index roughly half way between Old-Timers modern sport low wings old RC designs could next Klondikegold rush quickly became apparent logical choice subject modernization daddy Super Brig possessed best combination esthetics size building techniques resultant model has proven itself excel lent sport job Admittedly several major force moment changes needed correct some rather alarming spiral instability problems plans reflect changes General Unless otherwise noted adhesive joints Aliphatic resin glue such Sig Tite-bond term CA refers cyanoacrylate adhesives such Hot Stuff Super Jet wood sizes standard should altered hardware out dealers stock exception pre-bent landing gear wheel pants available Sig Drill required holes time part being cut avoid forgotten hole problem Trial fit parts before gluing snug nonbinding fit steerable tail wheel shown since tail will stay down grass enough power used move model prototype used elastic bands retain rudder stab unit primarily allow needed incidence changes numerous changes needed Now corrected decalage setting has deter60 Model Aviation K / ElY POLVAN ON AL OGINh What went Young fellows wearing Plymouth T-shirts snapped Dallas Nationals seven Brigs involved some kind record attempt Models appearto Brigslookfree flightishthe Super B being AC development about time possibility may clue thatthe Brig developed Bill Effinger Hank Struck also PAA Load model Thin wheels suggest something Any ideas mined recommend epoxying unit perma nently onto fuselage servo tray screwed onto wood strips slid fore aft obtain optimum CG epoxied Onto fuselage sides used Nyrods However sq balsa pushrods dcvi satisfactory superior method pattern making copy part plan Thermofax type copier cut print rough outline spray 3M Sprayment stick onto appropriate sized wood cut out jigsaw Peel off paper accurate simple piece has produced copier available tracing typing paper pencil may substituted Wing Make master rib of/s 3/32 ply using above mentioned technique Cut stack 3/32 balsa rib blanks pin together cut Out ribs jigsaw wing built flat requir ing no shims tips laid out flat bottom spar ends notched steps 1 Notch preshaped TE stock pin over plan 2 cut tips rough outline pin onto plan 3 locate position lower spars using several ribs guides 4 Glue ribs TE notches over spars 5 notch LE stock glue onto ribs 6 tilt ribs will butt onto center section using angle jig 7 add top spars tip section fillers scrap balsa 8 Allow least 24 hours glue cure remove panel drawing 9 block up wing tip correct outboard dihedral using table edge block sand angle 10 epoxy tip blocked up Use dashed outline right panel construction 11 Repeat above steps create mirrorimage wing panelcenter section built inte grally two panels 12 assemble panels center section epoxy tip blocked up outboard joint 13 Use two hacksaw blades taped together cut slots through ribs flush spars 14 place ply sheet slot mark shape pencil run along spars remove cut out pattern 15 epoxy gussets liberally holding against spar faces clothespins clamps method produces plywood gussets custommade wing vastly superior precut ones seem never fit well Complete wing carving LE shape sanding tips blending taper Stabilizer Rudder Use copier-Spray ment technique produce ribs merely cut blanks can fitted onto spars block sand airfoil after assembly Pin LE TE strips tips flat over plans position bottom spar glue ribs place Add fillers gussetts top spar Carve sand shape add elevator Hinge epoxy wire joiner before cutting slot elevator lightening holes fabricated placing Acto punch drill press drilling punching Backing up balsa piece pine greatly reduces tearing wood drill penetrates rudder simple no explanation needed Just remember filler runs bottom stab slot Both members covered prior final assembly use toothpicks secured CA anchor hinges simple extremely strong technique mini mal opportunity s1op glue hinge Fuselage Cover plan Saran Wrap Place previously cut 3/16 panel ply side over plan using pins through holes Assemble side allow glue set least 4 6 hours Remove pins will obstruct second side cover joints masking tape ease separation build second identical side over first Allow overnight curing before removing sides plan Separate halves using table casing knife gently pop sides apart Remove masking tape Trial fit bulkheads B epoxy appropriate slots sides Invert assembly wing rails over top view pin align right angle relationship both planes Check alignment triangles carpenters square Keep fuselage square both dimensions adjusting clothespins masking tape used hold everything place Complete cross braces landing gear block-ply bottom Allow 24 hours glue cure pull tailpost ends together meet exactly over center section top view Note tail skid member epoxied outside tail post Check squareness cross members added Add tailskid subrudder using epoxy Remove board add side stringers tack glue carve nose blocks Glue ply tank floor 3/16 tail fill-in place window filler strips etc Drill gussets dowel install until fuselage has covered Epoxy cabin roof place epoxy dowel excellent situation Thix-otropic epoxy Sand shape fuselage final form add ply coaming permanently epoxy nose blocks See cross section clarification Trial fit engine tank undercarriage wheels tail etc locate position servo tray battery pack Epoxy tray rail ply side cut adjust Nyrods pushrods fit Try balance should slightly nose heavy time covering will move CG rearward about ering Finish model covered transparent orange MonoKote white poly urethane paint used trim fuel proofing polyurethane paints will stick quite well MonoKote requiring no special preparation Continued page 125 August 1980 61 reasons daughter Sheeley will never forget dentist pop always gets display favorite projects get published magazine own work RC old-timers sport jobs suspect Super Brig has lively power per formance vvniie uoc says eievasor ano engine aDsolutely vital safe flying didnt know 30 years ago cracked up virtually everything seemed OK pioneers Takethat landing gearfor instance torsion gear still unknown still did have throttles FF Indoor/Tenney continued page 55 specially poured patchesat least 8 wide up 24or 36 longand cut pieces typewriter paper just fit between edges hoop brush thin line rubber cement around edges of papers let dry individual pieces paper laid carefully film pushed down until adheres around paper fill hoop pieces paper turn over paper table cut patches loose stored thin flat box pieces paper separating patches ThenIm ready field repairs whenever needed remember take box meet Bud Tenni PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Super Brig/Mathews continued page 61 Masking accomplished rather easily vinyl electricians tape should removed within minutes application paints Preflight At point equipment hardware etc permanently installed tested Trial run motor obtain consistent carburetor setting check operation radio equipment engine running also range check func tions operations should checked adjusted home avoid mental errors often result frustrations generated flying site malfunctions will tense enough being forced try scrounge Allen wrench tighten wheel collar etc home Check eliminate warps misalign ments deviations CG position Flight forces moments set up drawn Super Brigadier relatively docile sport-trainer Takeoffs essentially throttlerudder function requiring little application elevator As throttle advanced feed enough right rudder steer model straight ahead Once rotation speed reached fin becomes effective requiring decreasing amounts rudder Turns typical trainer Old-Timer Bill Winter predicted little self correction evident tum must terminated opposite rudder slight up elevator model will groove well must flown times unlike OldTimer its built-in stability Conversely Super Brigadier remarkably forgiving over corrections ham handed ness fitting flight performance spectrum between A-Ray Kadet true OldTimer free-flight conversion Stalls mushy little tendency drop wing snap power Brigadier will spin after about 270 degrees tight turn coming off power-on stall characteristics give excellent slow speed flight producing model excellent transition between Old-Timer basic trainer Super Brigadier also surprised teaching some lessons aerodynamics long since forgotten resultant model certainly possessed novel appearance fills gap performance range emerg ing radio flier would hope choose construct Super Brigadier will receive much joy fun has given Addendum Once article completed Brig filled enjoyment quoQUADRA REPAIR- $1000 Pius Parts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $19995 Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 ea SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sIzes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENG INESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20%-off 24-Hour Seice. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 / Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage See Dealer Order GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acushnet MA 02743 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED August 1980 1 25 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS QUADRAS P Kits ature ReDlicas 3EE BEE shown $525 please ad 1 00 Catalog Ia 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company will ssue Ek4 III I3AII IIO1X CO lIC
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 125, 126
I SUPER BRIGADIER Berkeleys Super Brig first powered RC kit Marking turning point handful experimenters excited masses has singular historic significanceE Dee B Mathews THIS modernized Berkeley Brigadier featur ing simplified stronger structure modified aerodynamics three channels rather original rudder-only development pioneering design requires 30 40 cc power plant throttling device Prospective builders strongly discouraged attempt flying model rudder-only craft designs original form numerous aerodynamic modifications have made increase models airworthiness elevator throttle absolutely essential safe flight First advertised August 1949 Super Brigadier first American kit apowered radio control model Super Brigadier pre dates deBolts Live Wire Guillows Trixter Beam nearly three years both introduced spring 1952 plans Super Brigadier illustrate escapement placed rear fuselage elastics being wound through cabin Also shown original kit plans PAA-load dummy radio equipment illustrated Aerotrol also produced Bill Effingers Brooklyn firm Originally developed 1940 use AYA program see MAN 11-77 details initial Brigadier designed Bill Effinger Henry Struck two men took original planform dimensions added polydihedral strengthened structure develop what became known Super Brigadier daddy year 1949 significant history RC models US late 1949 first commercially manufactured exam-free RC equipment introduced mid-1930s models flown homebuilt radio units ham bands such pioneers Sigfreid Lanzo DeSoto Good Brothers Although articles immense interest published radio expertise required well beyond great majority possibility exam-free frequencies long dream AMA 1949 FCC announced through efforts AMA several exam-free licensed channels would become available model use opening up radio technology nonelec tronics background modeler prompted several manufacturers enter market earliest license-free units Citizenship units McNabb 465 later 27 Beacon units commercialized Good Brothers designs units Radio Control Headquarters supplying compo nents experimenters since prior WW II Berkeley Aerotrol designed Ed Lorenz might interested primi tive gas-tubed super-regenerative elastic-banddriven escapement units referred excellent article MAN March 1949 term prima tive may seem unfair However gas tubes notoriously unstable circuitry almost invari ably designed minimize weight elimi nating components batteries dry cells immense relative weight Suffice say typical flying session involved constant tuning compensate discharging batteries satisfactory tune attained often experienced harmonic vibratory run away escapement motor tuned retrospect fact becomes glaringly appar ent meaircraft infinitely reliable 58 Model Aviation V K BLOCK BALSA ENGINE COWL SIDES 1/16 PLYWOOD BOTTOM3/16 SI-EET BALSA UNDER BATTERY AREASIDE DOUBLER SIG SH 125 GROOVED BLOCKS MOJNT SIG NP BM 231 PRE-BENT LGEAR WIRE 3/16 X I/2BALSA LEDGE3/16 BALSA SHEET RUODERAND FiN PARTS 316 50 SPRUCE FRAME 3/32 SHEET BALSA RIBSI PTIONAL 1LIGHTENING HOLES 3/16 BALSA PLATFORM NYRODS TO TEL HORNS I/2X 3/4 BALSA L EDGE L4X 1/2 BALSA SPAR 3/32X I/4SPARSTOP8 BOTTOM 3/16 50 SPRUCE POST SKID 316 50 BALSA FRAMES I/32PLtWOOD SICE -BOTTOMATTAL 3/32 TIP FORMS Ls X 1/4 SPRUCE STRINGERS 121 RW6LLTO TAL 3/32X 3/16 FUSELAGE DIAGONALS 3/16 SHEET BALSA IARNG TIP FORMERS 7 / 3/32 SHEET BALSA ALL WTNG RIBS /21 3/4 BALSA WING LEDGE 111 I/B X 3/16 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM REAR I/B X 1/4 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM FRONT / N 3/16 SHEET BALSA GUSSETS 3/16SHEET BALSA WING SADDLE B 1/16 PLYWOOD BULKHE AD _L 1/16 PLYWOOD GUSSETS AT CENTER SPAR LINTS 316 DOWEL WING HOLD DOWNS 3A6X 1/2 SPRUCE CABIN HEADERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE3/16 DOWEL CABIN POSTS 16HOLD DOWN N 1/16 PLYWOOD SHEET OVER 3/16 PLYBD FIREWALL STG2O/23 ENGINE ON SIG SH 477 MOTOR MOUNT SERVO TRAY ON 1/2 50 BEAMS 3/16 PLYWCCA CABIN WALLS 3/3 CABIN FORMERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE LONGERONS TOP AND BOTTOM 3/BXI V4 BALSATEDGEFROM TAPER STOCK MI 3/1650 SPRUCE POLYHEDRAL SPAR JOINT 1/16 PLY WOOD GUSSET AT BOTTOM FRAME 14 Sb SH 533S 2 WHEELSSKBOJ ABS IWNTS FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE. SEE PAGE 128 HV IYN0 C YYPNANFFOBA TOP VIEW NIVNT WING LW0 SYW II SPSCOAII-oreO8oroOo II roe BorroflA AoAWWPeFSoAL II/ISYNOIWfl 7 .0r IN BLOCII NMS3132 OTAN OP LEN \tl Ills OOWeL\C\9 S SILLIVOS fl-V TOErINOrTLe\A//~ 321000132 senoo onoil -J ALL NBC AS VOtE ONMJ NEET TCP VEWTVIYAPLYVOOOO LEFT WANGONNeT See Teofi WEONAL STABIa 0 ________0 ___________________________ I SlS2WEsTIZZZ2jI 31NSLECT TYPSOOL iIZIIIi- / I TOFNBOTTWA H 0132 0 OlE ____________1AIR__G TOTAL NT o GOG VOLeS ELEVATOR ONSOWCT ___ BRIGADIER EFFINGER N NEST STAID KITTEG 1505 BoSeeLeT UGOELS CHANNEL NT SAC MATHEWS OSIARO N _~q ---- - -__ NYTON -T SYNOSOS 5 V SeOeIVES SANS0 SEE LOSGESONS NOTCH FIOWOGOfloe N WTTOWIISAFLVWOCEsASSIEOT FAR C 0 BLOCKIAN PLYWOODsIN TFLTSIN WI-lOS ARNAVIA tOOlS COAMBIA FATTENS306 NONET FLYWOTONYSGO eDIT OEVNSG SPSCOC EPOOT CVSFLTWOOO SASTS SNYNOLT ANN SEEL FASTS RerAN WIrY SIRS CLEAR RAYON BCSeN PATTERN YINO 110 radios Several well engineered aerodynamically sound designs being pub lished among Good Brothers RudderbuginMANMay 1949 Fran McElwees Radart April 1949 Air Trails Citizen Bill Winter MAN February 1950 RC Special Bill Winter Walt Schroder 1948 Mechanics Illustrated Super Brigadier becomes design extremely high historic interest importance represents first commercial break Ausuitable radio control free flight kits era Super Brigadier relatively simple construct much smaller other RC designs flew well became standard time development article prompted remarks Openers MA September 1978 quote vintage RCs fly like converted free flights terms power wing loading performance index roughly half way between Old-Timers modern sport low wings old RC designs could next Klondikegold rush quickly became apparent logical choice subject modernization daddy Super Brig possessed best combination esthetics size building techniques resultant model has proven itself excel lent sport job Admittedly several major force moment changes needed correct some rather alarming spiral instability problems plans reflect changes General Unless otherwise noted adhesive joints Aliphatic resin glue such Sig Tite-bond term CA refers cyanoacrylate adhesives such Hot Stuff Super Jet wood sizes standard should altered hardware out dealers stock exception pre-bent landing gear wheel pants available Sig Drill required holes time part being cut avoid forgotten hole problem Trial fit parts before gluing snug nonbinding fit steerable tail wheel shown since tail will stay down grass enough power used move model prototype used elastic bands retain rudder stab unit primarily allow needed incidence changes numerous changes needed Now corrected decalage setting has deter60 Model Aviation K / ElY POLVAN ON AL OGINh What went Young fellows wearing Plymouth T-shirts snapped Dallas Nationals seven Brigs involved some kind record attempt Models appearto Brigslookfree flightishthe Super B being AC development about time possibility may clue thatthe Brig developed Bill Effinger Hank Struck also PAA Load model Thin wheels suggest something Any ideas mined recommend epoxying unit perma nently onto fuselage servo tray screwed onto wood strips slid fore aft obtain optimum CG epoxied Onto fuselage sides used Nyrods However sq balsa pushrods dcvi satisfactory superior method pattern making copy part plan Thermofax type copier cut print rough outline spray 3M Sprayment stick onto appropriate sized wood cut out jigsaw Peel off paper accurate simple piece has produced copier available tracing typing paper pencil may substituted Wing Make master rib of/s 3/32 ply using above mentioned technique Cut stack 3/32 balsa rib blanks pin together cut Out ribs jigsaw wing built flat requir ing no shims tips laid out flat bottom spar ends notched steps 1 Notch preshaped TE stock pin over plan 2 cut tips rough outline pin onto plan 3 locate position lower spars using several ribs guides 4 Glue ribs TE notches over spars 5 notch LE stock glue onto ribs 6 tilt ribs will butt onto center section using angle jig 7 add top spars tip section fillers scrap balsa 8 Allow least 24 hours glue cure remove panel drawing 9 block up wing tip correct outboard dihedral using table edge block sand angle 10 epoxy tip blocked up Use dashed outline right panel construction 11 Repeat above steps create mirrorimage wing panelcenter section built inte grally two panels 12 assemble panels center section epoxy tip blocked up outboard joint 13 Use two hacksaw blades taped together cut slots through ribs flush spars 14 place ply sheet slot mark shape pencil run along spars remove cut out pattern 15 epoxy gussets liberally holding against spar faces clothespins clamps method produces plywood gussets custommade wing vastly superior precut ones seem never fit well Complete wing carving LE shape sanding tips blending taper Stabilizer Rudder Use copier-Spray ment technique produce ribs merely cut blanks can fitted onto spars block sand airfoil after assembly Pin LE TE strips tips flat over plans position bottom spar glue ribs place Add fillers gussetts top spar Carve sand shape add elevator Hinge epoxy wire joiner before cutting slot elevator lightening holes fabricated placing Acto punch drill press drilling punching Backing up balsa piece pine greatly reduces tearing wood drill penetrates rudder simple no explanation needed Just remember filler runs bottom stab slot Both members covered prior final assembly use toothpicks secured CA anchor hinges simple extremely strong technique mini mal opportunity s1op glue hinge Fuselage Cover plan Saran Wrap Place previously cut 3/16 panel ply side over plan using pins through holes Assemble side allow glue set least 4 6 hours Remove pins will obstruct second side cover joints masking tape ease separation build second identical side over first Allow overnight curing before removing sides plan Separate halves using table casing knife gently pop sides apart Remove masking tape Trial fit bulkheads B epoxy appropriate slots sides Invert assembly wing rails over top view pin align right angle relationship both planes Check alignment triangles carpenters square Keep fuselage square both dimensions adjusting clothespins masking tape used hold everything place Complete cross braces landing gear block-ply bottom Allow 24 hours glue cure pull tailpost ends together meet exactly over center section top view Note tail skid member epoxied outside tail post Check squareness cross members added Add tailskid subrudder using epoxy Remove board add side stringers tack glue carve nose blocks Glue ply tank floor 3/16 tail fill-in place window filler strips etc Drill gussets dowel install until fuselage has covered Epoxy cabin roof place epoxy dowel excellent situation Thix-otropic epoxy Sand shape fuselage final form add ply coaming permanently epoxy nose blocks See cross section clarification Trial fit engine tank undercarriage wheels tail etc locate position servo tray battery pack Epoxy tray rail ply side cut adjust Nyrods pushrods fit Try balance should slightly nose heavy time covering will move CG rearward about ering Finish model covered transparent orange MonoKote white poly urethane paint used trim fuel proofing polyurethane paints will stick quite well MonoKote requiring no special preparation Continued page 125 August 1980 61 reasons daughter Sheeley will never forget dentist pop always gets display favorite projects get published magazine own work RC old-timers sport jobs suspect Super Brig has lively power per formance vvniie uoc says eievasor ano engine aDsolutely vital safe flying didnt know 30 years ago cracked up virtually everything seemed OK pioneers Takethat landing gearfor instance torsion gear still unknown still did have throttles FF Indoor/Tenney continued page 55 specially poured patchesat least 8 wide up 24or 36 longand cut pieces typewriter paper just fit between edges hoop brush thin line rubber cement around edges of papers let dry individual pieces paper laid carefully film pushed down until adheres around paper fill hoop pieces paper turn over paper table cut patches loose stored thin flat box pieces paper separating patches ThenIm ready field repairs whenever needed remember take box meet Bud Tenni PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Super Brig/Mathews continued page 61 Masking accomplished rather easily vinyl electricians tape should removed within minutes application paints Preflight At point equipment hardware etc permanently installed tested Trial run motor obtain consistent carburetor setting check operation radio equipment engine running also range check func tions operations should checked adjusted home avoid mental errors often result frustrations generated flying site malfunctions will tense enough being forced try scrounge Allen wrench tighten wheel collar etc home Check eliminate warps misalign ments deviations CG position Flight forces moments set up drawn Super Brigadier relatively docile sport-trainer Takeoffs essentially throttlerudder function requiring little application elevator As throttle advanced feed enough right rudder steer model straight ahead Once rotation speed reached fin becomes effective requiring decreasing amounts rudder Turns typical trainer Old-Timer Bill Winter predicted little self correction evident tum must terminated opposite rudder slight up elevator model will groove well must flown times unlike OldTimer its built-in stability Conversely Super Brigadier remarkably forgiving over corrections ham handed ness fitting flight performance spectrum between A-Ray Kadet true OldTimer free-flight conversion Stalls mushy little tendency drop wing snap power Brigadier will spin after about 270 degrees tight turn coming off power-on stall characteristics give excellent slow speed flight producing model excellent transition between Old-Timer basic trainer Super Brigadier also surprised teaching some lessons aerodynamics long since forgotten resultant model certainly possessed novel appearance fills gap performance range emerg ing radio flier would hope choose construct Super Brigadier will receive much joy fun has given Addendum Once article completed Brig filled enjoyment quoQUADRA REPAIR- $1000 Pius Parts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $19995 Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 ea SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sIzes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENG INESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20%-off 24-Hour Seice. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 / Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage See Dealer Order GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acushnet MA 02743 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED August 1980 1 25 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS QUADRAS P Kits ature ReDlicas 3EE BEE shown $525 please ad 1 00 Catalog Ia 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company will ssue Ek4 III I3AII IIO1X CO lIC
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 61, 125, 126
I SUPER BRIGADIER Berkeleys Super Brig first powered RC kit Marking turning point handful experimenters excited masses has singular historic significanceE Dee B Mathews THIS modernized Berkeley Brigadier featur ing simplified stronger structure modified aerodynamics three channels rather original rudder-only development pioneering design requires 30 40 cc power plant throttling device Prospective builders strongly discouraged attempt flying model rudder-only craft designs original form numerous aerodynamic modifications have made increase models airworthiness elevator throttle absolutely essential safe flight First advertised August 1949 Super Brigadier first American kit apowered radio control model Super Brigadier pre dates deBolts Live Wire Guillows Trixter Beam nearly three years both introduced spring 1952 plans Super Brigadier illustrate escapement placed rear fuselage elastics being wound through cabin Also shown original kit plans PAA-load dummy radio equipment illustrated Aerotrol also produced Bill Effingers Brooklyn firm Originally developed 1940 use AYA program see MAN 11-77 details initial Brigadier designed Bill Effinger Henry Struck two men took original planform dimensions added polydihedral strengthened structure develop what became known Super Brigadier daddy year 1949 significant history RC models US late 1949 first commercially manufactured exam-free RC equipment introduced mid-1930s models flown homebuilt radio units ham bands such pioneers Sigfreid Lanzo DeSoto Good Brothers Although articles immense interest published radio expertise required well beyond great majority possibility exam-free frequencies long dream AMA 1949 FCC announced through efforts AMA several exam-free licensed channels would become available model use opening up radio technology nonelec tronics background modeler prompted several manufacturers enter market earliest license-free units Citizenship units McNabb 465 later 27 Beacon units commercialized Good Brothers designs units Radio Control Headquarters supplying compo nents experimenters since prior WW II Berkeley Aerotrol designed Ed Lorenz might interested primi tive gas-tubed super-regenerative elastic-banddriven escapement units referred excellent article MAN March 1949 term prima tive may seem unfair However gas tubes notoriously unstable circuitry almost invari ably designed minimize weight elimi nating components batteries dry cells immense relative weight Suffice say typical flying session involved constant tuning compensate discharging batteries satisfactory tune attained often experienced harmonic vibratory run away escapement motor tuned retrospect fact becomes glaringly appar ent meaircraft infinitely reliable 58 Model Aviation V K BLOCK BALSA ENGINE COWL SIDES 1/16 PLYWOOD BOTTOM3/16 SI-EET BALSA UNDER BATTERY AREASIDE DOUBLER SIG SH 125 GROOVED BLOCKS MOJNT SIG NP BM 231 PRE-BENT LGEAR WIRE 3/16 X I/2BALSA LEDGE3/16 BALSA SHEET RUODERAND FiN PARTS 316 50 SPRUCE FRAME 3/32 SHEET BALSA RIBSI PTIONAL 1LIGHTENING HOLES 3/16 BALSA PLATFORM NYRODS TO TEL HORNS I/2X 3/4 BALSA L EDGE L4X 1/2 BALSA SPAR 3/32X I/4SPARSTOP8 BOTTOM 3/16 50 SPRUCE POST SKID 316 50 BALSA FRAMES I/32PLtWOOD SICE -BOTTOMATTAL 3/32 TIP FORMS Ls X 1/4 SPRUCE STRINGERS 121 RW6LLTO TAL 3/32X 3/16 FUSELAGE DIAGONALS 3/16 SHEET BALSA IARNG TIP FORMERS 7 / 3/32 SHEET BALSA ALL WTNG RIBS /21 3/4 BALSA WING LEDGE 111 I/B X 3/16 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM REAR I/B X 1/4 SPRUCE SPARS TOP AND BOTTOM FRONT / N 3/16 SHEET BALSA GUSSETS 3/16SHEET BALSA WING SADDLE B 1/16 PLYWOOD BULKHE AD _L 1/16 PLYWOOD GUSSETS AT CENTER SPAR LINTS 316 DOWEL WING HOLD DOWNS 3A6X 1/2 SPRUCE CABIN HEADERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE3/16 DOWEL CABIN POSTS 16HOLD DOWN N 1/16 PLYWOOD SHEET OVER 3/16 PLYBD FIREWALL STG2O/23 ENGINE ON SIG SH 477 MOTOR MOUNT SERVO TRAY ON 1/2 50 BEAMS 3/16 PLYWCCA CABIN WALLS 3/3 CABIN FORMERS 3/16 50 SPRUCE LONGERONS TOP AND BOTTOM 3/BXI V4 BALSATEDGEFROM TAPER STOCK MI 3/1650 SPRUCE POLYHEDRAL SPAR JOINT 1/16 PLY WOOD GUSSET AT BOTTOM FRAME 14 Sb SH 533S 2 WHEELSSKBOJ ABS IWNTS FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE. SEE PAGE 128 HV IYN0 C YYPNANFFOBA TOP VIEW NIVNT WING LW0 SYW II SPSCOAII-oreO8oroOo II roe BorroflA AoAWWPeFSoAL II/ISYNOIWfl 7 .0r IN BLOCII NMS3132 OTAN OP LEN \tl Ills OOWeL\C\9 S SILLIVOS fl-V TOErINOrTLe\A//~ 321000132 senoo onoil -J ALL NBC AS VOtE ONMJ NEET TCP VEWTVIYAPLYVOOOO LEFT WANGONNeT See Teofi WEONAL STABIa 0 ________0 ___________________________ I SlS2WEsTIZZZ2jI 31NSLECT TYPSOOL iIZIIIi- / I TOFNBOTTWA H 0132 0 OlE ____________1AIR__G TOTAL NT o GOG VOLeS ELEVATOR ONSOWCT ___ BRIGADIER EFFINGER N NEST STAID KITTEG 1505 BoSeeLeT UGOELS CHANNEL NT SAC MATHEWS OSIARO N _~q ---- - -__ NYTON -T SYNOSOS 5 V SeOeIVES SANS0 SEE LOSGESONS NOTCH FIOWOGOfloe N WTTOWIISAFLVWOCEsASSIEOT FAR C 0 BLOCKIAN PLYWOODsIN TFLTSIN WI-lOS ARNAVIA tOOlS COAMBIA FATTENS306 NONET FLYWOTONYSGO eDIT OEVNSG SPSCOC EPOOT CVSFLTWOOO SASTS SNYNOLT ANN SEEL FASTS RerAN WIrY SIRS CLEAR RAYON BCSeN PATTERN YINO 110 radios Several well engineered aerodynamically sound designs being pub lished among Good Brothers RudderbuginMANMay 1949 Fran McElwees Radart April 1949 Air Trails Citizen Bill Winter MAN February 1950 RC Special Bill Winter Walt Schroder 1948 Mechanics Illustrated Super Brigadier becomes design extremely high historic interest importance represents first commercial break Ausuitable radio control free flight kits era Super Brigadier relatively simple construct much smaller other RC designs flew well became standard time development article prompted remarks Openers MA September 1978 quote vintage RCs fly like converted free flights terms power wing loading performance index roughly half way between Old-Timers modern sport low wings old RC designs could next Klondikegold rush quickly became apparent logical choice subject modernization daddy Super Brig possessed best combination esthetics size building techniques resultant model has proven itself excel lent sport job Admittedly several major force moment changes needed correct some rather alarming spiral instability problems plans reflect changes General Unless otherwise noted adhesive joints Aliphatic resin glue such Sig Tite-bond term CA refers cyanoacrylate adhesives such Hot Stuff Super Jet wood sizes standard should altered hardware out dealers stock exception pre-bent landing gear wheel pants available Sig Drill required holes time part being cut avoid forgotten hole problem Trial fit parts before gluing snug nonbinding fit steerable tail wheel shown since tail will stay down grass enough power used move model prototype used elastic bands retain rudder stab unit primarily allow needed incidence changes numerous changes needed Now corrected decalage setting has deter60 Model Aviation K / ElY POLVAN ON AL OGINh What went Young fellows wearing Plymouth T-shirts snapped Dallas Nationals seven Brigs involved some kind record attempt Models appearto Brigslookfree flightishthe Super B being AC development about time possibility may clue thatthe Brig developed Bill Effinger Hank Struck also PAA Load model Thin wheels suggest something Any ideas mined recommend epoxying unit perma nently onto fuselage servo tray screwed onto wood strips slid fore aft obtain optimum CG epoxied Onto fuselage sides used Nyrods However sq balsa pushrods dcvi satisfactory superior method pattern making copy part plan Thermofax type copier cut print rough outline spray 3M Sprayment stick onto appropriate sized wood cut out jigsaw Peel off paper accurate simple piece has produced copier available tracing typing paper pencil may substituted Wing Make master rib of/s 3/32 ply using above mentioned technique Cut stack 3/32 balsa rib blanks pin together cut Out ribs jigsaw wing built flat requir ing no shims tips laid out flat bottom spar ends notched steps 1 Notch preshaped TE stock pin over plan 2 cut tips rough outline pin onto plan 3 locate position lower spars using several ribs guides 4 Glue ribs TE notches over spars 5 notch LE stock glue onto ribs 6 tilt ribs will butt onto center section using angle jig 7 add top spars tip section fillers scrap balsa 8 Allow least 24 hours glue cure remove panel drawing 9 block up wing tip correct outboard dihedral using table edge block sand angle 10 epoxy tip blocked up Use dashed outline right panel construction 11 Repeat above steps create mirrorimage wing panelcenter section built inte grally two panels 12 assemble panels center section epoxy tip blocked up outboard joint 13 Use two hacksaw blades taped together cut slots through ribs flush spars 14 place ply sheet slot mark shape pencil run along spars remove cut out pattern 15 epoxy gussets liberally holding against spar faces clothespins clamps method produces plywood gussets custommade wing vastly superior precut ones seem never fit well Complete wing carving LE shape sanding tips blending taper Stabilizer Rudder Use copier-Spray ment technique produce ribs merely cut blanks can fitted onto spars block sand airfoil after assembly Pin LE TE strips tips flat over plans position bottom spar glue ribs place Add fillers gussetts top spar Carve sand shape add elevator Hinge epoxy wire joiner before cutting slot elevator lightening holes fabricated placing Acto punch drill press drilling punching Backing up balsa piece pine greatly reduces tearing wood drill penetrates rudder simple no explanation needed Just remember filler runs bottom stab slot Both members covered prior final assembly use toothpicks secured CA anchor hinges simple extremely strong technique mini mal opportunity s1op glue hinge Fuselage Cover plan Saran Wrap Place previously cut 3/16 panel ply side over plan using pins through holes Assemble side allow glue set least 4 6 hours Remove pins will obstruct second side cover joints masking tape ease separation build second identical side over first Allow overnight curing before removing sides plan Separate halves using table casing knife gently pop sides apart Remove masking tape Trial fit bulkheads B epoxy appropriate slots sides Invert assembly wing rails over top view pin align right angle relationship both planes Check alignment triangles carpenters square Keep fuselage square both dimensions adjusting clothespins masking tape used hold everything place Complete cross braces landing gear block-ply bottom Allow 24 hours glue cure pull tailpost ends together meet exactly over center section top view Note tail skid member epoxied outside tail post Check squareness cross members added Add tailskid subrudder using epoxy Remove board add side stringers tack glue carve nose blocks Glue ply tank floor 3/16 tail fill-in place window filler strips etc Drill gussets dowel install until fuselage has covered Epoxy cabin roof place epoxy dowel excellent situation Thix-otropic epoxy Sand shape fuselage final form add ply coaming permanently epoxy nose blocks See cross section clarification Trial fit engine tank undercarriage wheels tail etc locate position servo tray battery pack Epoxy tray rail ply side cut adjust Nyrods pushrods fit Try balance should slightly nose heavy time covering will move CG rearward about ering Finish model covered transparent orange MonoKote white poly urethane paint used trim fuel proofing polyurethane paints will stick quite well MonoKote requiring no special preparation Continued page 125 August 1980 61 reasons daughter Sheeley will never forget dentist pop always gets display favorite projects get published magazine own work RC old-timers sport jobs suspect Super Brig has lively power per formance vvniie uoc says eievasor ano engine aDsolutely vital safe flying didnt know 30 years ago cracked up virtually everything seemed OK pioneers Takethat landing gearfor instance torsion gear still unknown still did have throttles FF Indoor/Tenney continued page 55 specially poured patchesat least 8 wide up 24or 36 longand cut pieces typewriter paper just fit between edges hoop brush thin line rubber cement around edges of papers let dry individual pieces paper laid carefully film pushed down until adheres around paper fill hoop pieces paper turn over paper table cut patches loose stored thin flat box pieces paper separating patches ThenIm ready field repairs whenever needed remember take box meet Bud Tenni PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Super Brig/Mathews continued page 61 Masking accomplished rather easily vinyl electricians tape should removed within minutes application paints Preflight At point equipment hardware etc permanently installed tested Trial run motor obtain consistent carburetor setting check operation radio equipment engine running also range check func tions operations should checked adjusted home avoid mental errors often result frustrations generated flying site malfunctions will tense enough being forced try scrounge Allen wrench tighten wheel collar etc home Check eliminate warps misalign ments deviations CG position Flight forces moments set up drawn Super Brigadier relatively docile sport-trainer Takeoffs essentially throttlerudder function requiring little application elevator As throttle advanced feed enough right rudder steer model straight ahead Once rotation speed reached fin becomes effective requiring decreasing amounts rudder Turns typical trainer Old-Timer Bill Winter predicted little self correction evident tum must terminated opposite rudder slight up elevator model will groove well must flown times unlike OldTimer its built-in stability Conversely Super Brigadier remarkably forgiving over corrections ham handed ness fitting flight performance spectrum between A-Ray Kadet true OldTimer free-flight conversion Stalls mushy little tendency drop wing snap power Brigadier will spin after about 270 degrees tight turn coming off power-on stall characteristics give excellent slow speed flight producing model excellent transition between Old-Timer basic trainer Super Brigadier also surprised teaching some lessons aerodynamics long since forgotten resultant model certainly possessed novel appearance fills gap performance range emerg ing radio flier would hope choose construct Super Brigadier will receive much joy fun has given Addendum Once article completed Brig filled enjoyment quoQUADRA REPAIR- $1000 Pius Parts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $19995 Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 ea SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sIzes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENG INESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20%-off 24-Hour Seice. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 / Strips Balsa Fuzz-Freew/out Adjustments Small -$1000 Large lshownl-$2000 Please add $100 postage See Dealer Order GENE DUBOIS P0 Box c Acushnet MA 02743 .....DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED August 1980 1 25 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT NO NONSENSE BALSA STRIPPERS QUADRAS P Kits ature ReDlicas 3EE BEE shown $525 please ad 1 00 Catalog Ia 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! 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