THE TRUANT designed schoolyard flier quickly became apparent such small fields would adequate will need somewhat larger area model since climb high glide good Design criteria ease construction flight trimming good inherent stability moderate perform ance both under power glide criteria met counts Before starting construction make sure have sharp knife An X-Acto knife handle Number II blade standard tool single-edge razor blade also adequate Another extremely important tool sanding block Sanding blocks effective sandpaper firmly held place prefer glue sandpaper 6-in piece 1 x 2 pine yardstick Sandpaper grades 100 220 just right type project Dont try sanding model sandpaper held fingers except between dope coats Undesirable gouges ridges waves w E 0 0 0 0 0 will result desired commercially-made sanding blocks may used Fuselage Cut fuselage out 3/16 sheet balsa using straight edge sheet bottom line Note line cabin top parallel fuselage bottom positive incidence slight up-tilting wings leading edge achieved 1/16-in slots rudder stabilizer cut time stabilizer slot parallel fuselage bottom Note also front fuselage 90 degrees bottom fuselage downward tilting results engine downthrust keeps model looping under power Some fuselage sanding may done point dont try streamline edges now later Instead use sanding block make smooth 900 surfaces fuselage outline Mark cut two 1/32 plywood doublers using fuselage template Glue plywood doubler side making sure grain running indicated direction ood engine mount now epoxied front fuselage Make sure 58 Model Aviation James Moreno test-glides Truant Release model nose pointed horizon riere aim inc ruani pans excepi inc slau ..Tn ng construction Ribs glued invertedtotheforward except top middle fuselagewing sheet Center ribs attached yet FULL-SIZE PLANSAVAILABLE SEE PAGE 140 OUTER RIBS I\II CENTERCENTER BLOCKI/B x 1/2s 24 BALSA SOFT RIBSJZ3/16x5/I6xIii/ iiIIIf -Il--IIII ii-iiI III11III IIIIIII III I-______________ III 111 PLANI II I 1/16 BALSAII IBSIII -It I II IIIlI ii iI IIII Il- I IIII-I IIIIIIif-- Ij 11 II ii II 3/16 CHEEK IA6xIx5-l/2 BALSA WING MOUNT7 1/16 DOWEL / VI6x3x24 BALSA MED RUDDER SLOT I/B PLY MOTOR MTVIE CENTER RIB PATTERNRIB PATTERNRUDRUDDER 1/16 BALSAI TAB 1/32 PLY3/16 BALSA SOFT 1 DOUBLERS FUSELAGESTAB COX PEE-WEE 020 ENGINEBINDSILK OR GAUZETAIL SKID 4-1/2 x 2 PROPREINFORCEMENT 2 1-1/4 WHEELS 4 I/IS x 1/8 BALSA STAB STIFFENER STABILIZER FUSELAGE I CUT OUT 3/16 BALSA WITH CARE ANY Cl-lANGE MLL GREATLY CHANGE THE FLIGHT 2 GLLE 1/32 PLY DOUBLERS TD FUSELAGE S CUT SLOTS FOR RUDDER 8 STABILIZER 4ADD WING MOUNT CHECK SGUARE FIT 5 EPOXY ON MOTOR MOUNT 6BEND 8 FIT LANDING GEAR 7 EPOXY CHEEK PIECES IN PLACE BATTACH RUDDER 8 STABILIZER _______ VI6 X 3x9 BALSA MEW WING PIN I/Bx I-V2 SHEET TO PLAN ZGLUE ON OUTER RIBS 3TLN OVER 8 GLUE I/16x3x24 BALSA SHEET IN PLACE 4SAND I/B SHEET TO SHAPE SCUT WING AT CENTER PIN ONE HALF FLAT SHIM OTHER HALF UP 3-1/8 SAND CENTER 8 GLUE EADO CENTER RIBS 8 BOT PIECE 7GLUE SILK OR GAUZE TO TOP OF WING JOINT MW LANDING GEAR 0I23456 LIIIII 5 TRUANT BEGINNER 020 POWERED FREE FLIGHT DESD JD McDERMOTH DRAWN BY W R STROMAN TRACING BY JOE DEMARCO plywood faces exactly straight ahead viewed above important since left right thrust will result undesirable turn charac teristics under power Form landing gear wire using full-sized pattern plan Epoxy glue completed landing gear fuselage angle indicated plan wrap thread between two landing gear legs point meet bottom fuselage Reinforcing silk gauze may now glued over forward inch fuselage Attach 3/16 balsa engine mount re inforcements using epoxy glue wing mount must have grain running indicated direction Make part two pieces 1/16 sheet balsa shown plan glue fuselage top making sure square Glue wing tie-down dowels pre-drilled holes Wing flat surface pin x 24 sheet plan Glue six outer ribs sheet leaving out center ribs After glue dry turn sheet over attach 1/16 x 3 x 24 sheet ribs edge other sheet cut wing half time Sand t shape removing dark areas shown plan 1/16 sheet needs very little sanding Avoid making thinner dont streamline trailing edge After wing sanded shape cut half making left right wing add dihedral trim sand center line edges meet wing raised 3 other flat surface Glue two halves together making sure strong bond achieved After joint has dried glue 1-in wide reinforcement silk gauze lengthwise over top Next glue center ribs place should positioned both vertical wing leveled viewed front Add wing bottom piece same size wing mount also has grain running spanwise Glue 3/16 x 1 x 5/16 piece scrap balsa front center section sand rounded shape shown plan Tail surfaces rudder stabilizer cut 1/16 x 3 sheet balsa lightly sanded Keep edges squared off Add stabilizer stiffeners glue rudder stabilizer respective slots Adding tail skid com pletes construction model Finishing Brush three four coats fuelproof clear dope making certain entire model covered Before application last coat should always add name address before test flights Truant went 11/2 miles third flight returned kind stranger May 198259 Close-up nose shows engine mount landing gear details write name address phone number model will greatly improve chances getting model back lost long flight light sanding between coats very fine sandpaper held fingers will produce smooth finish add numbers stripes other decorations desired use colored dope same type brand clear dope colored tissue applied clear dope Dont use enamel paints since either clear dope fuel will cause big problems order avoid tail-heavy model keep use colored dope rear part fuselage tail minimum Attach Cox Pee-Wee engine using sheet metal screws nuts bolts Make sure screw bolt heads too large clear side engine tightened Add wheels secure wheel retainers thread glue Finally install 45-in diameter 2-in pitch Cox gray propeller backwards printing rear ready balance test fly Attach wings rubberbands balance assembled model supporting pencil point small screwdriver spot indicated plan bottom fuselage does stay parallel ground add weight nose tail until doesi / 16in diameter solder wrapped between upper part landing gear legs through tail skid works well purpose Flight testing should done little wind possible Truants built date have same flight pattern right under power left glide Test glide gently tossing model wind point about 20 feet ahead ground should land its wheels Grass taller better preferred stage flight testing model noses up falls rapidly ground can sure stall has occurred cure condition put thickness 1/32 x 1 x ood between trailing edge wing wing mount Continued page 127 60 Model Aviation Truant takes fuel Construction simple sturdy no streamlining Kelly Foreman makes engine adjustment before launching Truant wing mourn simple streIgrllrorWerU riuuuer band allows wing pop off hard landing THE GREATEST HOBBY SHOW ON EARTH IS COMING LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER L300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach CA 90802 NON-SELLING SHOW What break through TIJNEIJIAEFI1F totally unique flying sensation A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine complete details contact Dealer Inquiries Invited FIJTIMLITIE 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8Tel 416-661 -5562 TEE BAR ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK hr mae urn RUFF-STUFF SeN-adhesIve ued payer Large True Sedaca WeetWearOut 116CR $225 Handyta Use 22 Inch $335 RUFF F SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANOVAVER AXE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAVES Easy Use ijeetum FIne r FIne $ assy gIn dryIng ne MINILsAW $610 COMPACT 10 Inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has rugged dIn-cast frame wIth cushitubh chip-past plastic ml trandh RecedIng em ad istabte B bled gIves ess Cuts weed plastIc metal HARDENED MUSIC winE Xtr bledes-3/$1 75 best solution can offer regard make practice test-bum some fuse two three times during contest day Youll surprised burning rate will vary existing con ditions Moisture humidity wind velocity etc have measurable effects Some all-out Duration events Texaco Fuel Allotment Antique etc utilize detherm alizers have noticed however more long-time dethermalizer timers installed models used events boils down willing flier sacrifice model trophy Sometimes flying site size factor competitors want ensure staying field circling model can still get long ways down wind given good air DT timers high-time events com monly available solution make own using works travel alarm clock better yeta kitchen timer Its fairly simple matter add disk trip arm devices resulting inexpensive yet depend able unit course unnecessary weight should removed lightweight dust cover should fitted Bring em back alive Clarence Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Truant MCD ermoth Continued page 60 model stalls again add another thickness 1/32 plywood model dives quickly ground no stall put 1/32 x 1 x plywood pieces time between leading edge wing mounts until glide levels off test glides go straight right cut rudder tab shown plan glue itso deflected about 1 / 16 left viewed Buckeye Balsa supplies AAA quality balsa certified aircraft plywood fine Kits Aero Composites Kitty Hawk Models Mr Gs Dave Platt R/C Kits Mfg. VK Models & hobby shops SAMPLE PRICESYour Listcost Balsa 1/16x4x36149112 Balsa 114x4x36266200 Plywood 3/32x1 2x481171878 Plywood 1/8x12x481243932 Spruce 3/1 6x3/1 6x484735 9.I Shipping & handling added orders shipped C 00 U P S Cash Only N 5959 LEFFINGWELL ROAD PHONE 2165333607 IELD OHIO 44406 May 1982 127 first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities MINI-STRIPSPRECISION DIE-CUT Medha Garnet SAVES TIME LACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT SANDING BELTSAssid Mater Prool Send $1 catalog Price applied first order Add 20% postage Send 25C catalog SIT BACK RELAX. AND FLY OUR PLANES WWI Aeroplanes WWII Warbirds beautifully permanently etched 14 ounce Texas-sized tumblers Matching 8 Ashtrays specify airplane glassware feature truly unique Sabulum Etch process glass surface etched varying depths leaving luxurious permanent texture ting ultimate look decorative glassware WWI AEROPLANESWWII WARBIRDS Fokker DR ISopwith C,eIBerctMElOSThsasderbelt Fokker D VIIISpod XIIICorsairMastangWnrhsssk Albatross D IIISE 5FW150SpitfireZero perfect gift for the modeler aviation buff seems have everything else Sets Mix Match 6 5 Matching Ashtrays 0 PPD ConUs Texas Residents Add 5% ** *COMING* CLASSIC BIPES * * * * * * * *** * * * *** rear Add enough left tab deflection produce slight left turn test gliding model needs left turn glide keep going too sharply right under power Test run engine make sure running reliably get idea long runs engine will probably run about minute full tank fueL launch model gentle shove directly horizon after holding engine runningforabout5O seconds model banks too much right increase ruddertab deflection another 1/32 1/16 left Avoid larger deflection tab looping could result have settled proper tab setting model make sure tab well glued place can enjoy consistent flights Parts Materials Balsa 3/16 x 3 x 20 lightweight fuselage Vs x 1 x 24 lightweight forwing 1/16 x 3 x36 med weight forwing stabilizer rudder 1/16 x 3 x 12 med weight ribs etc Plywood 1/32 x3 x l2forfuselage doublers Vs x 1-5/16 x engine mount Wire 1/16 x 7 orB music wire landing gear paper clip tail skid Silk gauze About 10 x reinforcement Carpet thread landing gear reinforcement Dowel 1/16 about 2 length wing attachment Glue Ambroid Titebond 5-mm epoxy Dope & Thinner Fuel-proof clear dope 3t4-oz bottle thinnersmall amountonly forbrush cleaning Hardware Four 2-56 x Vs machine screws four 256 blind mounting nuts hex nuts four#2 sheet metal screws -in long two wheel retaining springs collars two 1-3/16-in 1-in wheelsPeck Williams Brothers similar Engine Cox Pee-Wee 020 Propeller Cox Gray 45-in dia x 2-in pitch Fuel Cox Engine Starting Equipment 1 AV battery Cox Glow Plug Clip wires fuel dispensereye-dropper etc Rubberbands Three 1/16-in x 2 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 61 ing tape form fillets maintaining has beeter feel fillet manner Some builders use propeller reshaped spreader Ted Fancher suggests using glue gun tip cut off leaving 4-in hole spreads Epoxolite gun citing very little material wasted method using Popsicle stick fingers dowel rod propeller use some water lubri cation help smooth fillet After fillet has laid formed want take off masking tape immediately finish feathering edges ofthe fillet before dries Later will want put another 128 Model Aviation CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION 4CCESSORIES SpecIalIsts custom TD 049/051 reed engines Throttled TD available Complete Inventory IndivIdual stock end custom parts Cox TD 020 049 051 809 engInes Exclusive dIstrIbutor Nelson 15 engIne parts Hard-to-get Items such custom needle valves racing wheels quick fIlls fuel shut-off solId control lInes others detailed brochure send 25 cents Kuxtom Kraftsmanshlp Box 2699 La guns HIlls CA 92653 Ph fT 14 830-5162 Write special group and/or logo prices AA L2609 BURNINGTREE CT LMAN ARLINGTON TX 76014 R & M 1I4 Growing New Concept Building -Kits Contain Wing Ribs/Wing Rare Giant BirdTips/Firewall/Farmers/Tail Out Lines e R & M Offers Custom Made Kit Ribs Plans Indicate Hand Cut Sanded Exact Fit e A) Kits Priced Current Market e AAA Grade Woods Used ThroughoutValue Materials Used Send Us Plans Will Cut eOrdering Sorry No Credit Cards Complex Curves CostsCashiers Check/Money Order/Personal Check Only ALSO FEATURING CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR E MAIL TO R & M Quarter Scale SpecIalist PO Box 3091 Riverside CA 92519 FOR INFORMATION CALL 714 781-3435 N ICLISETM FULL LINE METAL SPECIALISTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 127, 128
THE TRUANT designed schoolyard flier quickly became apparent such small fields would adequate will need somewhat larger area model since climb high glide good Design criteria ease construction flight trimming good inherent stability moderate perform ance both under power glide criteria met counts Before starting construction make sure have sharp knife An X-Acto knife handle Number II blade standard tool single-edge razor blade also adequate Another extremely important tool sanding block Sanding blocks effective sandpaper firmly held place prefer glue sandpaper 6-in piece 1 x 2 pine yardstick Sandpaper grades 100 220 just right type project Dont try sanding model sandpaper held fingers except between dope coats Undesirable gouges ridges waves w E 0 0 0 0 0 will result desired commercially-made sanding blocks may used Fuselage Cut fuselage out 3/16 sheet balsa using straight edge sheet bottom line Note line cabin top parallel fuselage bottom positive incidence slight up-tilting wings leading edge achieved 1/16-in slots rudder stabilizer cut time stabilizer slot parallel fuselage bottom Note also front fuselage 90 degrees bottom fuselage downward tilting results engine downthrust keeps model looping under power Some fuselage sanding may done point dont try streamline edges now later Instead use sanding block make smooth 900 surfaces fuselage outline Mark cut two 1/32 plywood doublers using fuselage template Glue plywood doubler side making sure grain running indicated direction ood engine mount now epoxied front fuselage Make sure 58 Model Aviation James Moreno test-glides Truant Release model nose pointed horizon riere aim inc ruani pans excepi inc slau ..Tn ng construction Ribs glued invertedtotheforward except top middle fuselagewing sheet Center ribs attached yet FULL-SIZE PLANSAVAILABLE SEE PAGE 140 OUTER RIBS I\II CENTERCENTER BLOCKI/B x 1/2s 24 BALSA SOFT RIBSJZ3/16x5/I6xIii/ iiIIIf -Il--IIII ii-iiI III11III IIIIIII III I-______________ III 111 PLANI II I 1/16 BALSAII IBSIII -It I II IIIlI ii iI IIII Il- I IIII-I IIIIIIif-- Ij 11 II ii II 3/16 CHEEK IA6xIx5-l/2 BALSA WING MOUNT7 1/16 DOWEL / VI6x3x24 BALSA MED RUDDER SLOT I/B PLY MOTOR MTVIE CENTER RIB PATTERNRIB PATTERNRUDRUDDER 1/16 BALSAI TAB 1/32 PLY3/16 BALSA SOFT 1 DOUBLERS FUSELAGESTAB COX PEE-WEE 020 ENGINEBINDSILK OR GAUZETAIL SKID 4-1/2 x 2 PROPREINFORCEMENT 2 1-1/4 WHEELS 4 I/IS x 1/8 BALSA STAB STIFFENER STABILIZER FUSELAGE I CUT OUT 3/16 BALSA WITH CARE ANY Cl-lANGE MLL GREATLY CHANGE THE FLIGHT 2 GLLE 1/32 PLY DOUBLERS TD FUSELAGE S CUT SLOTS FOR RUDDER 8 STABILIZER 4ADD WING MOUNT CHECK SGUARE FIT 5 EPOXY ON MOTOR MOUNT 6BEND 8 FIT LANDING GEAR 7 EPOXY CHEEK PIECES IN PLACE BATTACH RUDDER 8 STABILIZER _______ VI6 X 3x9 BALSA MEW WING PIN I/Bx I-V2 SHEET TO PLAN ZGLUE ON OUTER RIBS 3TLN OVER 8 GLUE I/16x3x24 BALSA SHEET IN PLACE 4SAND I/B SHEET TO SHAPE SCUT WING AT CENTER PIN ONE HALF FLAT SHIM OTHER HALF UP 3-1/8 SAND CENTER 8 GLUE EADO CENTER RIBS 8 BOT PIECE 7GLUE SILK OR GAUZE TO TOP OF WING JOINT MW LANDING GEAR 0I23456 LIIIII 5 TRUANT BEGINNER 020 POWERED FREE FLIGHT DESD JD McDERMOTH DRAWN BY W R STROMAN TRACING BY JOE DEMARCO plywood faces exactly straight ahead viewed above important since left right thrust will result undesirable turn charac teristics under power Form landing gear wire using full-sized pattern plan Epoxy glue completed landing gear fuselage angle indicated plan wrap thread between two landing gear legs point meet bottom fuselage Reinforcing silk gauze may now glued over forward inch fuselage Attach 3/16 balsa engine mount re inforcements using epoxy glue wing mount must have grain running indicated direction Make part two pieces 1/16 sheet balsa shown plan glue fuselage top making sure square Glue wing tie-down dowels pre-drilled holes Wing flat surface pin x 24 sheet plan Glue six outer ribs sheet leaving out center ribs After glue dry turn sheet over attach 1/16 x 3 x 24 sheet ribs edge other sheet cut wing half time Sand t shape removing dark areas shown plan 1/16 sheet needs very little sanding Avoid making thinner dont streamline trailing edge After wing sanded shape cut half making left right wing add dihedral trim sand center line edges meet wing raised 3 other flat surface Glue two halves together making sure strong bond achieved After joint has dried glue 1-in wide reinforcement silk gauze lengthwise over top Next glue center ribs place should positioned both vertical wing leveled viewed front Add wing bottom piece same size wing mount also has grain running spanwise Glue 3/16 x 1 x 5/16 piece scrap balsa front center section sand rounded shape shown plan Tail surfaces rudder stabilizer cut 1/16 x 3 sheet balsa lightly sanded Keep edges squared off Add stabilizer stiffeners glue rudder stabilizer respective slots Adding tail skid com pletes construction model Finishing Brush three four coats fuelproof clear dope making certain entire model covered Before application last coat should always add name address before test flights Truant went 11/2 miles third flight returned kind stranger May 198259 Close-up nose shows engine mount landing gear details write name address phone number model will greatly improve chances getting model back lost long flight light sanding between coats very fine sandpaper held fingers will produce smooth finish add numbers stripes other decorations desired use colored dope same type brand clear dope colored tissue applied clear dope Dont use enamel paints since either clear dope fuel will cause big problems order avoid tail-heavy model keep use colored dope rear part fuselage tail minimum Attach Cox Pee-Wee engine using sheet metal screws nuts bolts Make sure screw bolt heads too large clear side engine tightened Add wheels secure wheel retainers thread glue Finally install 45-in diameter 2-in pitch Cox gray propeller backwards printing rear ready balance test fly Attach wings rubberbands balance assembled model supporting pencil point small screwdriver spot indicated plan bottom fuselage does stay parallel ground add weight nose tail until doesi / 16in diameter solder wrapped between upper part landing gear legs through tail skid works well purpose Flight testing should done little wind possible Truants built date have same flight pattern right under power left glide Test glide gently tossing model wind point about 20 feet ahead ground should land its wheels Grass taller better preferred stage flight testing model noses up falls rapidly ground can sure stall has occurred cure condition put thickness 1/32 x 1 x ood between trailing edge wing wing mount Continued page 127 60 Model Aviation Truant takes fuel Construction simple sturdy no streamlining Kelly Foreman makes engine adjustment before launching Truant wing mourn simple streIgrllrorWerU riuuuer band allows wing pop off hard landing THE GREATEST HOBBY SHOW ON EARTH IS COMING LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER L300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach CA 90802 NON-SELLING SHOW What break through TIJNEIJIAEFI1F totally unique flying sensation A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine complete details contact Dealer Inquiries Invited FIJTIMLITIE 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8Tel 416-661 -5562 TEE BAR ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK hr mae urn RUFF-STUFF SeN-adhesIve ued payer Large True Sedaca WeetWearOut 116CR $225 Handyta Use 22 Inch $335 RUFF F SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANOVAVER AXE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAVES Easy Use ijeetum FIne r FIne $ assy gIn dryIng ne MINILsAW $610 COMPACT 10 Inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has rugged dIn-cast frame wIth cushitubh chip-past plastic ml trandh RecedIng em ad istabte B bled gIves ess Cuts weed plastIc metal HARDENED MUSIC winE Xtr bledes-3/$1 75 best solution can offer regard make practice test-bum some fuse two three times during contest day Youll surprised burning rate will vary existing con ditions Moisture humidity wind velocity etc have measurable effects Some all-out Duration events Texaco Fuel Allotment Antique etc utilize detherm alizers have noticed however more long-time dethermalizer timers installed models used events boils down willing flier sacrifice model trophy Sometimes flying site size factor competitors want ensure staying field circling model can still get long ways down wind given good air DT timers high-time events com monly available solution make own using works travel alarm clock better yeta kitchen timer Its fairly simple matter add disk trip arm devices resulting inexpensive yet depend able unit course unnecessary weight should removed lightweight dust cover should fitted Bring em back alive Clarence Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Truant MCD ermoth Continued page 60 model stalls again add another thickness 1/32 plywood model dives quickly ground no stall put 1/32 x 1 x plywood pieces time between leading edge wing mounts until glide levels off test glides go straight right cut rudder tab shown plan glue itso deflected about 1 / 16 left viewed Buckeye Balsa supplies AAA quality balsa certified aircraft plywood fine Kits Aero Composites Kitty Hawk Models Mr Gs Dave Platt R/C Kits Mfg. VK Models & hobby shops SAMPLE PRICESYour Listcost Balsa 1/16x4x36149112 Balsa 114x4x36266200 Plywood 3/32x1 2x481171878 Plywood 1/8x12x481243932 Spruce 3/1 6x3/1 6x484735 9.I Shipping & handling added orders shipped C 00 U P S Cash Only N 5959 LEFFINGWELL ROAD PHONE 2165333607 IELD OHIO 44406 May 1982 127 first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities MINI-STRIPSPRECISION DIE-CUT Medha Garnet SAVES TIME LACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT SANDING BELTSAssid Mater Prool Send $1 catalog Price applied first order Add 20% postage Send 25C catalog SIT BACK RELAX. AND FLY OUR PLANES WWI Aeroplanes WWII Warbirds beautifully permanently etched 14 ounce Texas-sized tumblers Matching 8 Ashtrays specify airplane glassware feature truly unique Sabulum Etch process glass surface etched varying depths leaving luxurious permanent texture ting ultimate look decorative glassware WWI AEROPLANESWWII WARBIRDS Fokker DR ISopwith C,eIBerctMElOSThsasderbelt Fokker D VIIISpod XIIICorsairMastangWnrhsssk Albatross D IIISE 5FW150SpitfireZero perfect gift for the modeler aviation buff seems have everything else Sets Mix Match 6 5 Matching Ashtrays 0 PPD ConUs Texas Residents Add 5% ** *COMING* CLASSIC BIPES * * * * * * * *** * * * *** rear Add enough left tab deflection produce slight left turn test gliding model needs left turn glide keep going too sharply right under power Test run engine make sure running reliably get idea long runs engine will probably run about minute full tank fueL launch model gentle shove directly horizon after holding engine runningforabout5O seconds model banks too much right increase ruddertab deflection another 1/32 1/16 left Avoid larger deflection tab looping could result have settled proper tab setting model make sure tab well glued place can enjoy consistent flights Parts Materials Balsa 3/16 x 3 x 20 lightweight fuselage Vs x 1 x 24 lightweight forwing 1/16 x 3 x36 med weight forwing stabilizer rudder 1/16 x 3 x 12 med weight ribs etc Plywood 1/32 x3 x l2forfuselage doublers Vs x 1-5/16 x engine mount Wire 1/16 x 7 orB music wire landing gear paper clip tail skid Silk gauze About 10 x reinforcement Carpet thread landing gear reinforcement Dowel 1/16 about 2 length wing attachment Glue Ambroid Titebond 5-mm epoxy Dope & Thinner Fuel-proof clear dope 3t4-oz bottle thinnersmall amountonly forbrush cleaning Hardware Four 2-56 x Vs machine screws four 256 blind mounting nuts hex nuts four#2 sheet metal screws -in long two wheel retaining springs collars two 1-3/16-in 1-in wheelsPeck Williams Brothers similar Engine Cox Pee-Wee 020 Propeller Cox Gray 45-in dia x 2-in pitch Fuel Cox Engine Starting Equipment 1 AV battery Cox Glow Plug Clip wires fuel dispensereye-dropper etc Rubberbands Three 1/16-in x 2 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 61 ing tape form fillets maintaining has beeter feel fillet manner Some builders use propeller reshaped spreader Ted Fancher suggests using glue gun tip cut off leaving 4-in hole spreads Epoxolite gun citing very little material wasted method using Popsicle stick fingers dowel rod propeller use some water lubri cation help smooth fillet After fillet has laid formed want take off masking tape immediately finish feathering edges ofthe fillet before dries Later will want put another 128 Model Aviation CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION 4CCESSORIES SpecIalIsts custom TD 049/051 reed engines Throttled TD available Complete Inventory IndivIdual stock end custom parts Cox TD 020 049 051 809 engInes Exclusive dIstrIbutor Nelson 15 engIne parts Hard-to-get Items such custom needle valves racing wheels quick fIlls fuel shut-off solId control lInes others detailed brochure send 25 cents Kuxtom Kraftsmanshlp Box 2699 La guns HIlls CA 92653 Ph fT 14 830-5162 Write special group and/or logo prices AA L2609 BURNINGTREE CT LMAN ARLINGTON TX 76014 R & M 1I4 Growing New Concept Building -Kits Contain Wing Ribs/Wing Rare Giant BirdTips/Firewall/Farmers/Tail Out Lines e R & M Offers Custom Made Kit Ribs Plans Indicate Hand Cut Sanded Exact Fit e A) Kits Priced Current Market e AAA Grade Woods Used ThroughoutValue Materials Used Send Us Plans Will Cut eOrdering Sorry No Credit Cards Complex Curves CostsCashiers Check/Money Order/Personal Check Only ALSO FEATURING CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR E MAIL TO R & M Quarter Scale SpecIalist PO Box 3091 Riverside CA 92519 FOR INFORMATION CALL 714 781-3435 N ICLISETM FULL LINE METAL SPECIALISTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 127, 128
THE TRUANT designed schoolyard flier quickly became apparent such small fields would adequate will need somewhat larger area model since climb high glide good Design criteria ease construction flight trimming good inherent stability moderate perform ance both under power glide criteria met counts Before starting construction make sure have sharp knife An X-Acto knife handle Number II blade standard tool single-edge razor blade also adequate Another extremely important tool sanding block Sanding blocks effective sandpaper firmly held place prefer glue sandpaper 6-in piece 1 x 2 pine yardstick Sandpaper grades 100 220 just right type project Dont try sanding model sandpaper held fingers except between dope coats Undesirable gouges ridges waves w E 0 0 0 0 0 will result desired commercially-made sanding blocks may used Fuselage Cut fuselage out 3/16 sheet balsa using straight edge sheet bottom line Note line cabin top parallel fuselage bottom positive incidence slight up-tilting wings leading edge achieved 1/16-in slots rudder stabilizer cut time stabilizer slot parallel fuselage bottom Note also front fuselage 90 degrees bottom fuselage downward tilting results engine downthrust keeps model looping under power Some fuselage sanding may done point dont try streamline edges now later Instead use sanding block make smooth 900 surfaces fuselage outline Mark cut two 1/32 plywood doublers using fuselage template Glue plywood doubler side making sure grain running indicated direction ood engine mount now epoxied front fuselage Make sure 58 Model Aviation James Moreno test-glides Truant Release model nose pointed horizon riere aim inc ruani pans excepi inc slau ..Tn ng construction Ribs glued invertedtotheforward except top middle fuselagewing sheet Center ribs attached yet FULL-SIZE PLANSAVAILABLE SEE PAGE 140 OUTER RIBS I\II CENTERCENTER BLOCKI/B x 1/2s 24 BALSA SOFT RIBSJZ3/16x5/I6xIii/ iiIIIf -Il--IIII ii-iiI III11III IIIIIII III I-______________ III 111 PLANI II I 1/16 BALSAII IBSIII -It I II IIIlI ii iI IIII Il- I IIII-I IIIIIIif-- Ij 11 II ii II 3/16 CHEEK IA6xIx5-l/2 BALSA WING MOUNT7 1/16 DOWEL / VI6x3x24 BALSA MED RUDDER SLOT I/B PLY MOTOR MTVIE CENTER RIB PATTERNRIB PATTERNRUDRUDDER 1/16 BALSAI TAB 1/32 PLY3/16 BALSA SOFT 1 DOUBLERS FUSELAGESTAB COX PEE-WEE 020 ENGINEBINDSILK OR GAUZETAIL SKID 4-1/2 x 2 PROPREINFORCEMENT 2 1-1/4 WHEELS 4 I/IS x 1/8 BALSA STAB STIFFENER STABILIZER FUSELAGE I CUT OUT 3/16 BALSA WITH CARE ANY Cl-lANGE MLL GREATLY CHANGE THE FLIGHT 2 GLLE 1/32 PLY DOUBLERS TD FUSELAGE S CUT SLOTS FOR RUDDER 8 STABILIZER 4ADD WING MOUNT CHECK SGUARE FIT 5 EPOXY ON MOTOR MOUNT 6BEND 8 FIT LANDING GEAR 7 EPOXY CHEEK PIECES IN PLACE BATTACH RUDDER 8 STABILIZER _______ VI6 X 3x9 BALSA MEW WING PIN I/Bx I-V2 SHEET TO PLAN ZGLUE ON OUTER RIBS 3TLN OVER 8 GLUE I/16x3x24 BALSA SHEET IN PLACE 4SAND I/B SHEET TO SHAPE SCUT WING AT CENTER PIN ONE HALF FLAT SHIM OTHER HALF UP 3-1/8 SAND CENTER 8 GLUE EADO CENTER RIBS 8 BOT PIECE 7GLUE SILK OR GAUZE TO TOP OF WING JOINT MW LANDING GEAR 0I23456 LIIIII 5 TRUANT BEGINNER 020 POWERED FREE FLIGHT DESD JD McDERMOTH DRAWN BY W R STROMAN TRACING BY JOE DEMARCO plywood faces exactly straight ahead viewed above important since left right thrust will result undesirable turn charac teristics under power Form landing gear wire using full-sized pattern plan Epoxy glue completed landing gear fuselage angle indicated plan wrap thread between two landing gear legs point meet bottom fuselage Reinforcing silk gauze may now glued over forward inch fuselage Attach 3/16 balsa engine mount re inforcements using epoxy glue wing mount must have grain running indicated direction Make part two pieces 1/16 sheet balsa shown plan glue fuselage top making sure square Glue wing tie-down dowels pre-drilled holes Wing flat surface pin x 24 sheet plan Glue six outer ribs sheet leaving out center ribs After glue dry turn sheet over attach 1/16 x 3 x 24 sheet ribs edge other sheet cut wing half time Sand t shape removing dark areas shown plan 1/16 sheet needs very little sanding Avoid making thinner dont streamline trailing edge After wing sanded shape cut half making left right wing add dihedral trim sand center line edges meet wing raised 3 other flat surface Glue two halves together making sure strong bond achieved After joint has dried glue 1-in wide reinforcement silk gauze lengthwise over top Next glue center ribs place should positioned both vertical wing leveled viewed front Add wing bottom piece same size wing mount also has grain running spanwise Glue 3/16 x 1 x 5/16 piece scrap balsa front center section sand rounded shape shown plan Tail surfaces rudder stabilizer cut 1/16 x 3 sheet balsa lightly sanded Keep edges squared off Add stabilizer stiffeners glue rudder stabilizer respective slots Adding tail skid com pletes construction model Finishing Brush three four coats fuelproof clear dope making certain entire model covered Before application last coat should always add name address before test flights Truant went 11/2 miles third flight returned kind stranger May 198259 Close-up nose shows engine mount landing gear details write name address phone number model will greatly improve chances getting model back lost long flight light sanding between coats very fine sandpaper held fingers will produce smooth finish add numbers stripes other decorations desired use colored dope same type brand clear dope colored tissue applied clear dope Dont use enamel paints since either clear dope fuel will cause big problems order avoid tail-heavy model keep use colored dope rear part fuselage tail minimum Attach Cox Pee-Wee engine using sheet metal screws nuts bolts Make sure screw bolt heads too large clear side engine tightened Add wheels secure wheel retainers thread glue Finally install 45-in diameter 2-in pitch Cox gray propeller backwards printing rear ready balance test fly Attach wings rubberbands balance assembled model supporting pencil point small screwdriver spot indicated plan bottom fuselage does stay parallel ground add weight nose tail until doesi / 16in diameter solder wrapped between upper part landing gear legs through tail skid works well purpose Flight testing should done little wind possible Truants built date have same flight pattern right under power left glide Test glide gently tossing model wind point about 20 feet ahead ground should land its wheels Grass taller better preferred stage flight testing model noses up falls rapidly ground can sure stall has occurred cure condition put thickness 1/32 x 1 x ood between trailing edge wing wing mount Continued page 127 60 Model Aviation Truant takes fuel Construction simple sturdy no streamlining Kelly Foreman makes engine adjustment before launching Truant wing mourn simple streIgrllrorWerU riuuuer band allows wing pop off hard landing THE GREATEST HOBBY SHOW ON EARTH IS COMING LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER L300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach CA 90802 NON-SELLING SHOW What break through TIJNEIJIAEFI1F totally unique flying sensation A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine complete details contact Dealer Inquiries Invited FIJTIMLITIE 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8Tel 416-661 -5562 TEE BAR ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK hr mae urn RUFF-STUFF SeN-adhesIve ued payer Large True Sedaca WeetWearOut 116CR $225 Handyta Use 22 Inch $335 RUFF F SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANOVAVER AXE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAVES Easy Use ijeetum FIne r FIne $ assy gIn dryIng ne MINILsAW $610 COMPACT 10 Inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has rugged dIn-cast frame wIth cushitubh chip-past plastic ml trandh RecedIng em ad istabte B bled gIves ess Cuts weed plastIc metal HARDENED MUSIC winE Xtr bledes-3/$1 75 best solution can offer regard make practice test-bum some fuse two three times during contest day Youll surprised burning rate will vary existing con ditions Moisture humidity wind velocity etc have measurable effects Some all-out Duration events Texaco Fuel Allotment Antique etc utilize detherm alizers have noticed however more long-time dethermalizer timers installed models used events boils down willing flier sacrifice model trophy Sometimes flying site size factor competitors want ensure staying field circling model can still get long ways down wind given good air DT timers high-time events com monly available solution make own using works travel alarm clock better yeta kitchen timer Its fairly simple matter add disk trip arm devices resulting inexpensive yet depend able unit course unnecessary weight should removed lightweight dust cover should fitted Bring em back alive Clarence Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Truant MCD ermoth Continued page 60 model stalls again add another thickness 1/32 plywood model dives quickly ground no stall put 1/32 x 1 x plywood pieces time between leading edge wing mounts until glide levels off test glides go straight right cut rudder tab shown plan glue itso deflected about 1 / 16 left viewed Buckeye Balsa supplies AAA quality balsa certified aircraft plywood fine Kits Aero Composites Kitty Hawk Models Mr Gs Dave Platt R/C Kits Mfg. VK Models & hobby shops SAMPLE PRICESYour Listcost Balsa 1/16x4x36149112 Balsa 114x4x36266200 Plywood 3/32x1 2x481171878 Plywood 1/8x12x481243932 Spruce 3/1 6x3/1 6x484735 9.I Shipping & handling added orders shipped C 00 U P S Cash Only N 5959 LEFFINGWELL ROAD PHONE 2165333607 IELD OHIO 44406 May 1982 127 first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities MINI-STRIPSPRECISION DIE-CUT Medha Garnet SAVES TIME LACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT SANDING BELTSAssid Mater Prool Send $1 catalog Price applied first order Add 20% postage Send 25C catalog SIT BACK RELAX. AND FLY OUR PLANES WWI Aeroplanes WWII Warbirds beautifully permanently etched 14 ounce Texas-sized tumblers Matching 8 Ashtrays specify airplane glassware feature truly unique Sabulum Etch process glass surface etched varying depths leaving luxurious permanent texture ting ultimate look decorative glassware WWI AEROPLANESWWII WARBIRDS Fokker DR ISopwith C,eIBerctMElOSThsasderbelt Fokker D VIIISpod XIIICorsairMastangWnrhsssk Albatross D IIISE 5FW150SpitfireZero perfect gift for the modeler aviation buff seems have everything else Sets Mix Match 6 5 Matching Ashtrays 0 PPD ConUs Texas Residents Add 5% ** *COMING* CLASSIC BIPES * * * * * * * *** * * * *** rear Add enough left tab deflection produce slight left turn test gliding model needs left turn glide keep going too sharply right under power Test run engine make sure running reliably get idea long runs engine will probably run about minute full tank fueL launch model gentle shove directly horizon after holding engine runningforabout5O seconds model banks too much right increase ruddertab deflection another 1/32 1/16 left Avoid larger deflection tab looping could result have settled proper tab setting model make sure tab well glued place can enjoy consistent flights Parts Materials Balsa 3/16 x 3 x 20 lightweight fuselage Vs x 1 x 24 lightweight forwing 1/16 x 3 x36 med weight forwing stabilizer rudder 1/16 x 3 x 12 med weight ribs etc Plywood 1/32 x3 x l2forfuselage doublers Vs x 1-5/16 x engine mount Wire 1/16 x 7 orB music wire landing gear paper clip tail skid Silk gauze About 10 x reinforcement Carpet thread landing gear reinforcement Dowel 1/16 about 2 length wing attachment Glue Ambroid Titebond 5-mm epoxy Dope & Thinner Fuel-proof clear dope 3t4-oz bottle thinnersmall amountonly forbrush cleaning Hardware Four 2-56 x Vs machine screws four 256 blind mounting nuts hex nuts four#2 sheet metal screws -in long two wheel retaining springs collars two 1-3/16-in 1-in wheelsPeck Williams Brothers similar Engine Cox Pee-Wee 020 Propeller Cox Gray 45-in dia x 2-in pitch Fuel Cox Engine Starting Equipment 1 AV battery Cox Glow Plug Clip wires fuel dispensereye-dropper etc Rubberbands Three 1/16-in x 2 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 61 ing tape form fillets maintaining has beeter feel fillet manner Some builders use propeller reshaped spreader Ted Fancher suggests using glue gun tip cut off leaving 4-in hole spreads Epoxolite gun citing very little material wasted method using Popsicle stick fingers dowel rod propeller use some water lubri cation help smooth fillet After fillet has laid formed want take off masking tape immediately finish feathering edges ofthe fillet before dries Later will want put another 128 Model Aviation CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION 4CCESSORIES SpecIalIsts custom TD 049/051 reed engines Throttled TD available Complete Inventory IndivIdual stock end custom parts Cox TD 020 049 051 809 engInes Exclusive dIstrIbutor Nelson 15 engIne parts Hard-to-get Items such custom needle valves racing wheels quick fIlls fuel shut-off solId control lInes others detailed brochure send 25 cents Kuxtom Kraftsmanshlp Box 2699 La guns HIlls CA 92653 Ph fT 14 830-5162 Write special group and/or logo prices AA L2609 BURNINGTREE CT LMAN ARLINGTON TX 76014 R & M 1I4 Growing New Concept Building -Kits Contain Wing Ribs/Wing Rare Giant BirdTips/Firewall/Farmers/Tail Out Lines e R & M Offers Custom Made Kit Ribs Plans Indicate Hand Cut Sanded Exact Fit e A) Kits Priced Current Market e AAA Grade Woods Used ThroughoutValue Materials Used Send Us Plans Will Cut eOrdering Sorry No Credit Cards Complex Curves CostsCashiers Check/Money Order/Personal Check Only ALSO FEATURING CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR E MAIL TO R & M Quarter Scale SpecIalist PO Box 3091 Riverside CA 92519 FOR INFORMATION CALL 714 781-3435 N ICLISETM FULL LINE METAL SPECIALISTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 127, 128
THE TRUANT designed schoolyard flier quickly became apparent such small fields would adequate will need somewhat larger area model since climb high glide good Design criteria ease construction flight trimming good inherent stability moderate perform ance both under power glide criteria met counts Before starting construction make sure have sharp knife An X-Acto knife handle Number II blade standard tool single-edge razor blade also adequate Another extremely important tool sanding block Sanding blocks effective sandpaper firmly held place prefer glue sandpaper 6-in piece 1 x 2 pine yardstick Sandpaper grades 100 220 just right type project Dont try sanding model sandpaper held fingers except between dope coats Undesirable gouges ridges waves w E 0 0 0 0 0 will result desired commercially-made sanding blocks may used Fuselage Cut fuselage out 3/16 sheet balsa using straight edge sheet bottom line Note line cabin top parallel fuselage bottom positive incidence slight up-tilting wings leading edge achieved 1/16-in slots rudder stabilizer cut time stabilizer slot parallel fuselage bottom Note also front fuselage 90 degrees bottom fuselage downward tilting results engine downthrust keeps model looping under power Some fuselage sanding may done point dont try streamline edges now later Instead use sanding block make smooth 900 surfaces fuselage outline Mark cut two 1/32 plywood doublers using fuselage template Glue plywood doubler side making sure grain running indicated direction ood engine mount now epoxied front fuselage Make sure 58 Model Aviation James Moreno test-glides Truant Release model nose pointed horizon riere aim inc ruani pans excepi inc slau ..Tn ng construction Ribs glued invertedtotheforward except top middle fuselagewing sheet Center ribs attached yet FULL-SIZE PLANSAVAILABLE SEE PAGE 140 OUTER RIBS I\II CENTERCENTER BLOCKI/B x 1/2s 24 BALSA SOFT RIBSJZ3/16x5/I6xIii/ iiIIIf -Il--IIII ii-iiI III11III IIIIIII III I-______________ III 111 PLANI II I 1/16 BALSAII IBSIII -It I II IIIlI ii iI IIII Il- I IIII-I IIIIIIif-- Ij 11 II ii II 3/16 CHEEK IA6xIx5-l/2 BALSA WING MOUNT7 1/16 DOWEL / VI6x3x24 BALSA MED RUDDER SLOT I/B PLY MOTOR MTVIE CENTER RIB PATTERNRIB PATTERNRUDRUDDER 1/16 BALSAI TAB 1/32 PLY3/16 BALSA SOFT 1 DOUBLERS FUSELAGESTAB COX PEE-WEE 020 ENGINEBINDSILK OR GAUZETAIL SKID 4-1/2 x 2 PROPREINFORCEMENT 2 1-1/4 WHEELS 4 I/IS x 1/8 BALSA STAB STIFFENER STABILIZER FUSELAGE I CUT OUT 3/16 BALSA WITH CARE ANY Cl-lANGE MLL GREATLY CHANGE THE FLIGHT 2 GLLE 1/32 PLY DOUBLERS TD FUSELAGE S CUT SLOTS FOR RUDDER 8 STABILIZER 4ADD WING MOUNT CHECK SGUARE FIT 5 EPOXY ON MOTOR MOUNT 6BEND 8 FIT LANDING GEAR 7 EPOXY CHEEK PIECES IN PLACE BATTACH RUDDER 8 STABILIZER _______ VI6 X 3x9 BALSA MEW WING PIN I/Bx I-V2 SHEET TO PLAN ZGLUE ON OUTER RIBS 3TLN OVER 8 GLUE I/16x3x24 BALSA SHEET IN PLACE 4SAND I/B SHEET TO SHAPE SCUT WING AT CENTER PIN ONE HALF FLAT SHIM OTHER HALF UP 3-1/8 SAND CENTER 8 GLUE EADO CENTER RIBS 8 BOT PIECE 7GLUE SILK OR GAUZE TO TOP OF WING JOINT MW LANDING GEAR 0I23456 LIIIII 5 TRUANT BEGINNER 020 POWERED FREE FLIGHT DESD JD McDERMOTH DRAWN BY W R STROMAN TRACING BY JOE DEMARCO plywood faces exactly straight ahead viewed above important since left right thrust will result undesirable turn charac teristics under power Form landing gear wire using full-sized pattern plan Epoxy glue completed landing gear fuselage angle indicated plan wrap thread between two landing gear legs point meet bottom fuselage Reinforcing silk gauze may now glued over forward inch fuselage Attach 3/16 balsa engine mount re inforcements using epoxy glue wing mount must have grain running indicated direction Make part two pieces 1/16 sheet balsa shown plan glue fuselage top making sure square Glue wing tie-down dowels pre-drilled holes Wing flat surface pin x 24 sheet plan Glue six outer ribs sheet leaving out center ribs After glue dry turn sheet over attach 1/16 x 3 x 24 sheet ribs edge other sheet cut wing half time Sand t shape removing dark areas shown plan 1/16 sheet needs very little sanding Avoid making thinner dont streamline trailing edge After wing sanded shape cut half making left right wing add dihedral trim sand center line edges meet wing raised 3 other flat surface Glue two halves together making sure strong bond achieved After joint has dried glue 1-in wide reinforcement silk gauze lengthwise over top Next glue center ribs place should positioned both vertical wing leveled viewed front Add wing bottom piece same size wing mount also has grain running spanwise Glue 3/16 x 1 x 5/16 piece scrap balsa front center section sand rounded shape shown plan Tail surfaces rudder stabilizer cut 1/16 x 3 sheet balsa lightly sanded Keep edges squared off Add stabilizer stiffeners glue rudder stabilizer respective slots Adding tail skid com pletes construction model Finishing Brush three four coats fuelproof clear dope making certain entire model covered Before application last coat should always add name address before test flights Truant went 11/2 miles third flight returned kind stranger May 198259 Close-up nose shows engine mount landing gear details write name address phone number model will greatly improve chances getting model back lost long flight light sanding between coats very fine sandpaper held fingers will produce smooth finish add numbers stripes other decorations desired use colored dope same type brand clear dope colored tissue applied clear dope Dont use enamel paints since either clear dope fuel will cause big problems order avoid tail-heavy model keep use colored dope rear part fuselage tail minimum Attach Cox Pee-Wee engine using sheet metal screws nuts bolts Make sure screw bolt heads too large clear side engine tightened Add wheels secure wheel retainers thread glue Finally install 45-in diameter 2-in pitch Cox gray propeller backwards printing rear ready balance test fly Attach wings rubberbands balance assembled model supporting pencil point small screwdriver spot indicated plan bottom fuselage does stay parallel ground add weight nose tail until doesi / 16in diameter solder wrapped between upper part landing gear legs through tail skid works well purpose Flight testing should done little wind possible Truants built date have same flight pattern right under power left glide Test glide gently tossing model wind point about 20 feet ahead ground should land its wheels Grass taller better preferred stage flight testing model noses up falls rapidly ground can sure stall has occurred cure condition put thickness 1/32 x 1 x ood between trailing edge wing wing mount Continued page 127 60 Model Aviation Truant takes fuel Construction simple sturdy no streamlining Kelly Foreman makes engine adjustment before launching Truant wing mourn simple streIgrllrorWerU riuuuer band allows wing pop off hard landing THE GREATEST HOBBY SHOW ON EARTH IS COMING LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER L300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach CA 90802 NON-SELLING SHOW What break through TIJNEIJIAEFI1F totally unique flying sensation A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine complete details contact Dealer Inquiries Invited FIJTIMLITIE 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8Tel 416-661 -5562 TEE BAR ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK hr mae urn RUFF-STUFF SeN-adhesIve ued payer Large True Sedaca WeetWearOut 116CR $225 Handyta Use 22 Inch $335 RUFF F SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANOVAVER AXE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAVES Easy Use ijeetum FIne r FIne $ assy gIn dryIng ne MINILsAW $610 COMPACT 10 Inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has rugged dIn-cast frame wIth cushitubh chip-past plastic ml trandh RecedIng em ad istabte B bled gIves ess Cuts weed plastIc metal HARDENED MUSIC winE Xtr bledes-3/$1 75 best solution can offer regard make practice test-bum some fuse two three times during contest day Youll surprised burning rate will vary existing con ditions Moisture humidity wind velocity etc have measurable effects Some all-out Duration events Texaco Fuel Allotment Antique etc utilize detherm alizers have noticed however more long-time dethermalizer timers installed models used events boils down willing flier sacrifice model trophy Sometimes flying site size factor competitors want ensure staying field circling model can still get long ways down wind given good air DT timers high-time events com monly available solution make own using works travel alarm clock better yeta kitchen timer Its fairly simple matter add disk trip arm devices resulting inexpensive yet depend able unit course unnecessary weight should removed lightweight dust cover should fitted Bring em back alive Clarence Haught Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Truant MCD ermoth Continued page 60 model stalls again add another thickness 1/32 plywood model dives quickly ground no stall put 1/32 x 1 x plywood pieces time between leading edge wing mounts until glide levels off test glides go straight right cut rudder tab shown plan glue itso deflected about 1 / 16 left viewed Buckeye Balsa supplies AAA quality balsa certified aircraft plywood fine Kits Aero Composites Kitty Hawk Models Mr Gs Dave Platt R/C Kits Mfg. VK Models & hobby shops SAMPLE PRICESYour Listcost Balsa 1/16x4x36149112 Balsa 114x4x36266200 Plywood 3/32x1 2x481171878 Plywood 1/8x12x481243932 Spruce 3/1 6x3/1 6x484735 9.I Shipping & handling added orders shipped C 00 U P S Cash Only N 5959 LEFFINGWELL ROAD PHONE 2165333607 IELD OHIO 44406 May 1982 127 first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities MINI-STRIPSPRECISION DIE-CUT Medha Garnet SAVES TIME LACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT SANDING BELTSAssid Mater Prool Send $1 catalog Price applied first order Add 20% postage Send 25C catalog SIT BACK RELAX. AND FLY OUR PLANES WWI Aeroplanes WWII Warbirds beautifully permanently etched 14 ounce Texas-sized tumblers Matching 8 Ashtrays specify airplane glassware feature truly unique Sabulum Etch process glass surface etched varying depths leaving luxurious permanent texture ting ultimate look decorative glassware WWI AEROPLANESWWII WARBIRDS Fokker DR ISopwith C,eIBerctMElOSThsasderbelt Fokker D VIIISpod XIIICorsairMastangWnrhsssk Albatross D IIISE 5FW150SpitfireZero perfect gift for the modeler aviation buff seems have everything else Sets Mix Match 6 5 Matching Ashtrays 0 PPD ConUs Texas Residents Add 5% ** *COMING* CLASSIC BIPES * * * * * * * *** * * * *** rear Add enough left tab deflection produce slight left turn test gliding model needs left turn glide keep going too sharply right under power Test run engine make sure running reliably get idea long runs engine will probably run about minute full tank fueL launch model gentle shove directly horizon after holding engine runningforabout5O seconds model banks too much right increase ruddertab deflection another 1/32 1/16 left Avoid larger deflection tab looping could result have settled proper tab setting model make sure tab well glued place can enjoy consistent flights Parts Materials Balsa 3/16 x 3 x 20 lightweight fuselage Vs x 1 x 24 lightweight forwing 1/16 x 3 x36 med weight forwing stabilizer rudder 1/16 x 3 x 12 med weight ribs etc Plywood 1/32 x3 x l2forfuselage doublers Vs x 1-5/16 x engine mount Wire 1/16 x 7 orB music wire landing gear paper clip tail skid Silk gauze About 10 x reinforcement Carpet thread landing gear reinforcement Dowel 1/16 about 2 length wing attachment Glue Ambroid Titebond 5-mm epoxy Dope & Thinner Fuel-proof clear dope 3t4-oz bottle thinnersmall amountonly forbrush cleaning Hardware Four 2-56 x Vs machine screws four 256 blind mounting nuts hex nuts four#2 sheet metal screws -in long two wheel retaining springs collars two 1-3/16-in 1-in wheelsPeck Williams Brothers similar Engine Cox Pee-Wee 020 Propeller Cox Gray 45-in dia x 2-in pitch Fuel Cox Engine Starting Equipment 1 AV battery Cox Glow Plug Clip wires fuel dispensereye-dropper etc Rubberbands Three 1/16-in x 2 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 61 ing tape form fillets maintaining has beeter feel fillet manner Some builders use propeller reshaped spreader Ted Fancher suggests using glue gun tip cut off leaving 4-in hole spreads Epoxolite gun citing very little material wasted method using Popsicle stick fingers dowel rod propeller use some water lubri cation help smooth fillet After fillet has laid formed want take off masking tape immediately finish feathering edges ofthe fillet before dries Later will want put another 128 Model Aviation CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION 4CCESSORIES SpecIalIsts custom TD 049/051 reed engines Throttled TD available Complete Inventory IndivIdual stock end custom parts Cox TD 020 049 051 809 engInes Exclusive dIstrIbutor Nelson 15 engIne parts Hard-to-get Items such custom needle valves racing wheels quick fIlls fuel shut-off solId control lInes others detailed brochure send 25 cents Kuxtom Kraftsmanshlp Box 2699 La guns HIlls CA 92653 Ph fT 14 830-5162 Write special group and/or logo prices AA L2609 BURNINGTREE CT LMAN ARLINGTON TX 76014 R & M 1I4 Growing New Concept Building -Kits Contain Wing Ribs/Wing Rare Giant BirdTips/Firewall/Farmers/Tail Out Lines e R & M Offers Custom Made Kit Ribs Plans Indicate Hand Cut Sanded Exact Fit e A) Kits Priced Current Market e AAA Grade Woods Used ThroughoutValue Materials Used Send Us Plans Will Cut eOrdering Sorry No Credit Cards Complex Curves CostsCashiers Check/Money Order/Personal Check Only ALSO FEATURING CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR E MAIL TO R & M Quarter Scale SpecIalist PO Box 3091 Riverside CA 92519 FOR INFORMATION CALL 714 781-3435 N ICLISETM FULL LINE METAL SPECIALISTS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60, 127, 128
THE TRUANT designed schoolyard flier quickly became apparent such small fields would adequate will need somewhat larger area model since climb high glide good Design criteria ease construction flight trimming good inherent stability moderate perform ance both under power glide criteria met counts Before starting construction make sure have sharp knife An X-Acto knife handle Number II blade standard tool single-edge razor blade also adequate Another extremely important tool sanding block Sanding blocks effective sandpaper firmly held place prefer glue sandpaper 6-in piece 1 x 2 pine yardstick Sandpaper grades 100 220 just right type project Dont try sanding model sandpaper held fingers except between dope coats Undesirable gouges ridges waves w E 0 0 0 0 0 will result desired commercially-made sanding blocks may used Fuselage Cut fuselage out 3/16 sheet balsa using straight edge sheet bottom line Note line cabin top parallel fuselage bottom positive incidence slight up-tilting wings leading edge achieved 1/16-in slots rudder stabilizer cut time stabilizer slot parallel fuselage bottom Note also front fuselage 90 degrees bottom fuselage downward tilting results engine downthrust keeps model looping under power Some fuselage sanding may done point dont try streamline edges now later Instead use sanding block make smooth 900 surfaces fuselage outline Mark cut two 1/32 plywood doublers using fuselage template Glue plywood doubler side making sure grain running indicated direction ood engine mount now epoxied front fuselage Make sure 58 Model Aviation James Moreno test-glides Truant Release model nose pointed horizon riere aim inc ruani pans excepi inc slau ..Tn ng construction Ribs glued invertedtotheforward except top middle fuselagewing sheet Center ribs attached yet FULL-SIZE PLANSAVAILABLE SEE PAGE 140 OUTER RIBS I\II CENTERCENTER BLOCKI/B x 1/2s 24 BALSA SOFT RIBSJZ3/16x5/I6xIii/ iiIIIf -Il--IIII ii-iiI III11III IIIIIII III I-______________ III 111 PLANI II I 1/16 BALSAII IBSIII -It I II IIIlI ii iI IIII Il- I IIII-I IIIIIIif-- Ij 11 II ii II 3/16 CHEEK IA6xIx5-l/2 BALSA WING MOUNT7 1/16 DOWEL / VI6x3x24 BALSA MED RUDDER SLOT I/B PLY MOTOR MTVIE CENTER RIB PATTERNRIB PATTERNRUDRUDDER 1/16 BALSAI TAB 1/32 PLY3/16 BALSA SOFT 1 DOUBLERS FUSELAGESTAB COX PEE-WEE 020 ENGINEBINDSILK OR GAUZETAIL SKID 4-1/2 x 2 PROPREINFORCEMENT 2 1-1/4 WHEELS 4 I/IS x 1/8 BALSA STAB STIFFENER STABILIZER FUSELAGE I CUT OUT 3/16 BALSA WITH CARE ANY Cl-lANGE MLL GREATLY CHANGE THE FLIGHT 2 GLLE 1/32 PLY DOUBLERS TD FUSELAGE S CUT SLOTS FOR RUDDER 8 STABILIZER 4ADD WING MOUNT CHECK SGUARE FIT 5 EPOXY ON MOTOR MOUNT 6BEND 8 FIT LANDING GEAR 7 EPOXY CHEEK PIECES IN PLACE BATTACH RUDDER 8 STABILIZER _______ VI6 X 3x9 BALSA MEW WING PIN I/Bx I-V2 SHEET TO PLAN ZGLUE ON OUTER RIBS 3TLN OVER 8 GLUE I/16x3x24 BALSA SHEET IN PLACE 4SAND I/B SHEET TO SHAPE SCUT WING AT CENTER PIN ONE HALF FLAT SHIM OTHER HALF UP 3-1/8 SAND CENTER 8 GLUE EADO CENTER RIBS 8 BOT PIECE 7GLUE SILK OR GAUZE TO TOP OF WING JOINT MW LANDING GEAR 0I23456 LIIIII 5 TRUANT BEGINNER 020 POWERED FREE FLIGHT DESD JD McDERMOTH DRAWN BY W R STROMAN TRACING BY JOE DEMARCO plywood faces exactly straight ahead viewed above important since left right thrust will result undesirable turn charac teristics under power Form landing gear wire using full-sized pattern plan Epoxy glue completed landing gear fuselage angle indicated plan wrap thread between two landing gear legs point meet bottom fuselage Reinforcing silk gauze may now glued over forward inch fuselage Attach 3/16 balsa engine mount re inforcements using epoxy glue wing mount must have grain running indicated direction Make part two pieces 1/16 sheet balsa shown plan glue fuselage top making sure square Glue wing tie-down dowels pre-drilled holes Wing flat surface pin x 24 sheet plan Glue six outer ribs sheet leaving out center ribs After glue dry turn sheet over attach 1/16 x 3 x 24 sheet ribs edge other sheet cut wing half time Sand t shape removing dark areas shown plan 1/16 sheet needs very little sanding Avoid making thinner dont streamline trailing edge After wing sanded shape cut half making left right wing add dihedral trim sand center line edges meet wing raised 3 other flat surface Glue two halves together making sure strong bond achieved After joint has dried glue 1-in wide reinforcement silk gauze lengthwise over top Next glue center ribs place should positioned both vertical wing leveled viewed front Add wing bottom piece same size wing mount also has grain running spanwise Glue 3/16 x 1 x 5/16 piece scrap balsa front center section sand rounded shape shown plan Tail surfaces rudder stabilizer cut 1/16 x 3 sheet balsa lightly sanded Keep edges squared off Add stabilizer stiffeners glue rudder stabilizer respective slots Adding tail skid com pletes construction model Finishing Brush three four coats fuelproof clear dope making certain entire model covered Before application last coat should always add name address before test flights Truant went 11/2 miles third flight returned kind stranger May 198259 Close-up nose shows engine mount landing gear details write name address phone number model will greatly improve chances getting model back lost long flight light sanding between coats very fine sandpaper held fingers will produce smooth finish add numbers stripes other decorations desired use colored dope same type brand clear dope colored tissue applied clear dope Dont use enamel paints since either clear dope fuel will cause big problems order avoid tail-heavy model keep use colored dope rear part fuselage tail minimum Attach Cox Pee-Wee engine using sheet metal screws nuts bolts Make sure screw bolt heads too large clear side engine tightened Add wheels secure wheel retainers thread glue Finally install 45-in diameter 2-in pitch Cox gray propeller backwards printing rear ready balance test fly Attach wings rubberbands balance assembled model supporting pencil point small screwdriver 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