Beliaev's Winner

UTi 6 ~inner Soviet F2D models Beliaevs particular creating sensation wherever flown point British long known leading model development F2D have reduced sorting through post-contest rubbish bins effort gain equipment parity fliers such Beliaev DURING EARLY 1990 trip visit modeling friends Leningrad pleased meet Viacheslav Slava Beliaev widely regarded best FM CL Combat flier world Knowing American interest Soviet modelers equip ment struck agreement whereby Slava compatriot CL Combat pilot Svetlana Filippova would begin work toward publication Slavas F2D model draw plans take pictures write rough out line text somehow get stuff Seattle Generation text task made significantly difficult pho tos taken Leningrad proved substandard request borrow current Beliaev model Pacific Northwest refused forcing Svetlana begin building models pictured Seat tle following 1990 AMA Nationals Meanwhile Beliaev gone live up claims made him winning 1990-91 FM CL Combat F2D World Championship completely dominant fa shion Nine match wins no losses addi tion being current World Champion design Slava has won European Championships three times won Cham pionship USSR placed second 1984 World Championships can rest assured above competition record based solidly flying skills lot experience part Beliaev abilities cannot overcome equipment deficient model presented highly developed piece quite different usual American style model planform con struction techniques aerodynamics first met Slava almost 90 complete ready-to-fly models prepared upcoming season Building consuming models rate gives quite large database use eliminating struc tural weaknesses also refining fly ing qualities high level fact having now built flown sev eral models have wonder Soviets rest worldpar ticularly US read ing same FM rule book True FM Combat dominant CL Combat 48 Model Aviation Belisevs P20 wonder ready fly nibble streamers Center rib doublers wrapped Keviar thread completely cover Thread wrapped around leading edge spar spiral out tip rib couple extra turns taken spiral brought back center rib terminated hefty coat glue holds Keviar place makes wing just about impact-proof required man-with-toy-airplane picture author out long flying session several Beiiaev models hes built EModel Design Viacheslav Beliaev U Plans Viacheslav Beliaev Svetlana Filippova U Photos Dan Rutherford Svetlana Filippova Text Dan Rutherford event US no other country world stages huge frequent Com bat contests seen Soviet Union still shocker hand peripher ally involved US development radical high-tech whiz-bang F2D models confronted seemingly simplistic word crude has uttered local fliers see ing models first time afar design Beliaev As turns out Beliaevs model far crude close examination con struction details will show Weak points have eliminated what can called elegant design obviously accom plished extremely clear idea what required competition Only nod given high-tech materials use Key lar thread reinforcement though So viets have example high quality car bon fiber readily available put finer point fol low FAI FF CL competition know full well skills materials required blow-your-mind construction techniques quite easy come Soviet Union yet Soviet F2D models liaevs particular creating sensa tion wherever flown huge clue have ques tions concerning US lack success re cent editions F2D event World Championship level construction oper ation model presented may pro vide some answers As salient apparently low-tech features Beliaevs design ex ternal control system must understand model normally fitted recep tacles wire leadout guide both board outboard tips model suf fers severe damage inboard panel Soviets simply remove guide wreckage insert outboard recepta cles flop model over relaunch Sure doesnt fly real well condi tion both contestants have dam aged models just little airtime may win out Beliaev has won close matches feature So having crank outdoors may stink aerodynami cally cannot fault functionality Speaking aerodynamics things smell funny airfoil bound cause gales laughter students complex subject offer no defense chuckle air foil myself However laugh because looks weird does laugh because somehowpossibly spite funny-looking sectionthe model flies beau tifully evidently no readilyavailable explanation forthcoming self-appointed aero whiz-kids peering around corner clutching well-worn books Eppler sections few other features deserve mention fixed fuel line clip allows mechanic start motor prime simply February 1991 49 Tailpiane hinged directly trailing edge wing radical departure US designs #3 aluminum knitting needle serves pushrod wheel collar cap screw securely attach nylon control horn allowing easy adjustment Foam-cutting templates used cut leading pieces one-pound-per-cubic-loot white foam left templates cutting airfoil right used cut three spar notches Templates made scrap Formica Nothing fancy such disposable models tip weight simply taped place also allows convenient experimentation tip weight different conditions Wire leadout guide simply plugs brass tubes embedded wing tip Muitipie positions al low trimming model suit conditions Legs leadout guide kinked slightly pro vide positive engagement tube yet allow removal required flick fuel line out clip streamer clip located underside model frantic pit work during match tends have two mechanics working side model out way other Any required tip weight simply taped place less may required during contest de pending upon wind conditions Ditto tail weight just tape Beliaev pur posely builds models just little noseheavy adds tail weight required aluminum motor mounts pio neered years ago Soviets re sulting rigidity requirement ultimate horsepower super consistent engine runs typical 29000 up rpm seen event Notice vertical pieces ply forward end balsa rib crash would normally result ribs splitting along length ply pre vents such damage wrapping leading edge assem bly drafting paper strength af forded such simple technique must experienced appreciated Never have seen such rigid leading edge structure CL Combat modelin fact rigidity can problem significant warps built rigid structure effectively resists anything minor tweaking Kevlar thread reinforcement juncture two trailing edge pieces makes otherwise simple relatively weak glue joint nearly bullet-proof addi tion securely attaching hinge-pin tube same Kevlar thread also adds structural integrity leading edge assembly tending localize damage would otherwise blow huge chunks out piece nearly free takes few minutes wrapping two grams worth Kevlar per model weight nearly insignificant Finally immensely strong construc tion model comes real handy need arises knock opponents model out sky Like tacticand course US fliers dont like both cause didnt think first because model types typically wont survive such treatmentthe fact F2D rules such certain situations can either fly defensively almost no chance win remain offense aim other guys model resulting collision dont want guy fragile super-tricky model ualess course happen enjoy clouds toy airplane parts raining down after model such presented gre nades first tossing second air will provide opportunity have matched pair junkers plus loss match might popular tac tics especially US mod eling simply hobby Soviet Union modeling sport whacking opposition dust fact life best prepared Yes subtle features designfeatures appreciated after thorough understanding F2D event careful examination plans building flying models Prior presenting construction de tails important note two special con siderations First US con tinue largely ignorant metric sys tem measurements modeling materi als used Soviet Union differ easily available US former problem has dealt Svet lana making conversions suit shown plans case latter problem basswood may substituted limewood spruce pine although pine course readily available Local Hobby other hand opportunity exists Americans build fly bad dest bad FM Combat designs cur rently available build models lighter stronger Baliaevs best have ready access balsa foam lighter seen Soviet Union glues much better lowly aliphatic resin yellow wood glue ing poorer quality over 50 Model Aviation Soviet-made Gievaky 25 cc engine mounted compieted modei engine very light extremeiy reiiabie likes operate 29000 rpm range Metal mounts required maximum power Note 027 safety tether attaches other end boit re taining Fox 2-In beiicrank Two completed Beliaev F2D models Left Note drafting paper wrapping leading edge assembly feature provides very rigid structure Keviar thread spiral wrappedover entire leading edge applied over foam Right Oh no Mutant versions design have already begun appear ones standard version Beiiaevs design modified accept Fox 35 Stunt iocai AMA Combat event primary ruie iimits filers use stock Fox 35s Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 \s Cyano glues nearly unobtainable Soviets discovered delivering Leningrad immense bag UFO Hot Shot donated Hunters Sa tellite City Construction Begin construction first making positive-image templates favorite material cheap scraps Formica choice Yes know templates look bit odd work well Simply make two passes beginning lead ing edge template properly sized blank results nearly finished part after two passes hot wire slot leading edge spruce spar can cut either table saw hot wire can upper lower spar slots bit fiddling templates cutting technique results precise parts little mess method used wood parts should cut appro priately sized stock Please note out board tip rib wing tip cut bass wood inboard parts balsa Ribs purposely drawn oversize toward trailing edge allow minor misalign ment during assembly excess being sanded away after installation Pay particular attention obtaining very good fit between bass balsa parts center rib will no doubt ob tain little horsepower utilize suggested aluminum motor mounts am opinion standard maple mounts fabricated best methods coursewill suffice Sport model Glue center rib complete being cer tain obtain very good epoxy glue joint between bass front end balsa piece center rib should drilled aluminum motor mounts bellcrank bolt Notch rear center rib trail ing edge piece Assembly Serious assembly begins now use jig strongly suggested set-up can elaborate have suc cess simply blocking excess over hanging leading edge spar material identically-sized wood blocks shim ming both tip ribs center rib identical heights usual flat building board assumed Have checked yours lately might good time mentioned ear lier structure does respond well removal warps relatively quick succession install center rib doublers epoxy leading edge spar center rib Install foam lead ing edges upper lower spars both tip ribs will have hands full few minutes getting stuff aligned comes out fine especially use ali phatic resin spar-to-foam locations Note foam leading edges themselves tend self-aligning certain extent Place assembly jig weighting re quired Upper lower spar center rib joints important Clamp place Sim ple strips masking tape serve hold spars foam After both tip ribs stalled spend some time ensure centerlines tip ribs center rib precisely aligned equidistant build ing board Double-check measurements really want model straight Once assembly complete sand leading edge spar blend foam leading edge sand foam back edge spars cut hot wire setup flush rear edges both upper lower spars Wrap Kevlar thread around leading edge spar assembly Extra wraps around center rib doublers covering completely suggested extra wraps tips completely tie spar/leading edge/tip rib structure tog ether Can say impact resistant Apply thinned aliphatic resin 50/50 water fine leading edge assembly wrap completely thoroughly wet ted drafting paper process similar covering structure Japanese tissue Continued page 160 February 1991 51 III II czzzz Final preparations being made prior other series enjoyable flights Filling bag fuel Note use dis posable two-az syringe filling high-pres sure bladder tank Dave Chapdelane Top Gun Dave Chapdelane average time nine rounds 14225 SaturdayStandard 1 Mark Seiler 1406 2 Craig Korsen 1431 3 Kirk Hiavaty 1540 4 Mike Balkum 1464 5 Al Zayas 1588 Expert 1 Don McStay 1338 2 Dave Chapdelane 1350 3 Steve Pastula 1319 4 Bob Wallace 1369 5 Jerry Stephens 1349 SundayStandard 1 Craig Korsen 1449 2 Mark Seiler 1482 3 Tony Giovanetti 1483 4 Mike Bumbaca 1487 5 Andy Fin Icy 1488 Expert 1 David Doyle 1378 2 Dave Chapdelane 1409 3 Mike Mungavin 1379 4 Pete Reed 1390 5 Steve Pastula 1355 side note Irv Its important contest reports highlight differences AMA national rules order reported times meaningful Well put Irv Thanks See next month Beliaevs Winner/Rutherford Continued page 51 may want practice and/or experi ment first foam leading edges unusable Actually type light paper would probably okay drafting paper available large sheets pretty tough stuff Gift wrapping pa per might work acceptably well add some show-biz model point leading edge sembly gains its maximum rigidity de vise some effective way holding alignment until dry have locating wing tips wood blocks weights shimming center tip ribs until per fectly aligned Allow dry completely paper wrap drying assemble trailing edge pieces center joiner hinge pin tubing Sand trailing edges slight taper dont try sharp trail ing edge basic framework back jig position trailing edge assembly place glue tip ribs center rib Install three remaining ribs wing panel Take note %2-in ply vertical pieces stalled between nose rib leading edge assembly Fit securely matnuu rururisu8flC6 yiniuuu TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine SB FUtIS K&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B ~ K&B SUPER POSY RESIN K&B K&B SUPER POSY PRIMER K&B SUPtA POSY PAINT Q-42CD QUADRA 414CC / 253CI 29HP / 4OLBS 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center rib upper lower surfaces extending bellcrank mounting area trailing edge Spiral wrap Kevlar thread around center rib assembly plenty wraps 10-12 directly behind spars immediately front trailing edge joiner wrapping can tack-glued place thin Hot Stuff bladder compartment can now stalled simply two pieces balsa Fuel-proof box completely epoxy Carving stab proper shape means rounding edges little no airfoiling required strictly faithful Beliaevs design requires reinforcement eleva tor 010 aluminum sheet attached contact cement Use Y-in ply alter native though bullet-proof Most plastic film may used cover el evator prior covering may wish substitute favorite version hinge pin arrangement have unable find nylon fittings similar used Beliaev DuBro 3/ aileron wire bearings suggested have proven reliable AMA Fast Combat models Covering model now ready covered choices since paper-covered foam overly sensitive DuraBat 40-size 4-channel aerobatic trainer heat FasCal fine though bit heavy Soviets use one-mu Mylar material light tough important does have gobs adhesive would add extra weight open structure tach covering thinned mixture some seriously gloppy stuff closely resembles 3M Weather Stripping Adhesive used attach weather stripping around automobile door frames can get same results light coating 3M 77 Spray Adhesive after heat-shrinkable film may tached shrunk tight heat re turned Leningrad huge roll Soviets covering material used FM models although other versions same design have covered Clearphane available very cheaply floral crafts supply houses fit misapplication available re sources no matter two cov erings used sprayed 3M 77 small container brushed stuff onto structure bad deal sounds Beliaev attaches cov ering rib center rib trailing edges around tip ribs center rib doublers real good coat glue bladder box No glue applied lead ing edge itself panel covered piece film Total weight covering adhesive used described gram Total weight Soviet-supplied film 23 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UTi 6 ~inner Soviet F2D models Beliaevs particular creating sensation wherever flown point British long known leading model development F2D have reduced sorting through post-contest rubbish bins effort gain equipment parity fliers such Beliaev DURING EARLY 1990 trip visit modeling friends Leningrad pleased meet Viacheslav Slava Beliaev widely regarded best FM CL Combat flier world Knowing American interest Soviet modelers equip ment struck agreement whereby Slava compatriot CL Combat pilot Svetlana Filippova would begin work toward publication Slavas F2D model draw plans take pictures write rough out line text somehow get stuff Seattle Generation text task made significantly difficult pho tos taken Leningrad proved substandard request borrow current Beliaev model Pacific Northwest refused forcing Svetlana begin building models pictured Seat tle following 1990 AMA Nationals Meanwhile Beliaev gone live up claims made him winning 1990-91 FM CL Combat F2D World Championship completely dominant fa shion Nine match wins no losses addi tion being current World Champion design Slava has won European Championships three times won Cham pionship USSR placed second 1984 World Championships can rest assured above competition record based solidly flying skills lot experience part Beliaev abilities cannot overcome equipment deficient model presented highly developed piece quite different usual American style model planform con struction techniques aerodynamics first met Slava almost 90 complete ready-to-fly models prepared upcoming season Building consuming models rate gives quite large database use eliminating struc tural weaknesses also refining fly ing qualities high level fact having now built flown sev eral models have wonder Soviets rest worldpar ticularly US read ing same FM rule book True FM Combat dominant CL Combat 48 Model Aviation Belisevs P20 wonder ready fly nibble streamers Center rib doublers wrapped Keviar thread completely cover Thread wrapped around leading edge spar spiral out tip rib couple extra turns taken spiral brought back center rib terminated hefty coat glue holds Keviar place makes wing just about impact-proof required man-with-toy-airplane picture author out long flying session several Beiiaev models hes built EModel Design Viacheslav Beliaev U Plans Viacheslav Beliaev Svetlana Filippova U Photos Dan Rutherford Svetlana Filippova Text Dan Rutherford event US no other country world stages huge frequent Com bat contests seen Soviet Union still shocker hand peripher ally involved US development radical high-tech whiz-bang F2D models confronted seemingly simplistic word crude has uttered local fliers see ing models first time afar design Beliaev As turns out Beliaevs model far crude close examination con struction details will show Weak points have eliminated what can called elegant design obviously accom plished extremely clear idea what required competition Only nod given high-tech materials use Key lar thread reinforcement though So viets have example high quality car bon fiber readily available put finer point fol low FAI FF CL competition know full well skills materials required blow-your-mind construction techniques quite easy come Soviet Union yet Soviet F2D models liaevs particular creating sensa tion wherever flown huge clue have ques tions concerning US lack success re cent editions F2D event World Championship level construction oper ation model presented may pro vide some answers As salient apparently low-tech features Beliaevs design ex ternal control system must understand model normally fitted recep tacles wire leadout guide both board outboard tips model suf fers severe damage inboard panel Soviets simply remove guide wreckage insert outboard recepta cles flop model over relaunch Sure doesnt fly real well condi tion both contestants have dam aged models just little airtime may win out Beliaev has won close matches feature So having crank outdoors may stink aerodynami cally cannot fault functionality Speaking aerodynamics things smell funny airfoil bound cause gales laughter students complex subject offer no defense chuckle air foil myself However laugh because looks weird does laugh because somehowpossibly spite funny-looking sectionthe model flies beau tifully evidently no readilyavailable explanation forthcoming self-appointed aero whiz-kids peering around corner clutching well-worn books Eppler sections few other features deserve mention fixed fuel line clip allows mechanic start motor prime simply February 1991 49 Tailpiane hinged directly trailing edge wing radical departure US designs #3 aluminum knitting needle serves pushrod wheel collar cap screw securely attach nylon control horn allowing easy adjustment Foam-cutting templates used cut leading pieces one-pound-per-cubic-loot white foam left templates cutting airfoil right used cut three spar notches Templates made scrap Formica Nothing fancy such disposable models tip weight simply taped place also allows convenient experimentation tip weight different conditions Wire leadout guide simply plugs brass tubes embedded wing tip Muitipie positions al low trimming model suit conditions Legs leadout guide kinked slightly pro vide positive engagement tube yet allow removal required flick fuel line out clip streamer clip located underside model frantic pit work during match tends have two mechanics working side model out way other Any required tip weight simply taped place less may required during contest de pending upon wind conditions Ditto tail weight just tape Beliaev pur posely builds models just little noseheavy adds tail weight required aluminum motor mounts pio neered years ago Soviets re sulting rigidity requirement ultimate horsepower super consistent engine runs typical 29000 up rpm seen event Notice vertical pieces ply forward end balsa rib crash would normally result ribs splitting along length ply pre vents such damage wrapping leading edge assem bly drafting paper strength af forded such simple technique must experienced appreciated Never have seen such rigid leading edge structure CL Combat modelin fact rigidity can problem significant warps built rigid structure effectively resists anything minor tweaking Kevlar thread reinforcement juncture two trailing edge pieces makes otherwise simple relatively weak glue joint nearly bullet-proof addi tion securely attaching hinge-pin tube same Kevlar thread also adds structural integrity leading edge assembly tending localize damage would otherwise blow huge chunks out piece nearly free takes few minutes wrapping two grams worth Kevlar per model weight nearly insignificant Finally immensely strong construc tion model comes real handy need arises knock opponents model out sky Like tacticand course US fliers dont like both cause didnt think first because model types typically wont survive such treatmentthe fact F2D rules such certain situations can either fly defensively almost no chance win remain offense aim other guys model resulting collision dont want guy fragile super-tricky model ualess course happen enjoy clouds toy airplane parts raining down after model such presented gre nades first tossing second air will provide opportunity have matched pair junkers plus loss match might popular tac tics especially US mod eling simply hobby Soviet Union modeling sport whacking opposition dust fact life best prepared Yes subtle features designfeatures appreciated after thorough understanding F2D event careful examination plans building flying models Prior presenting construction de tails important note two special con siderations First US con tinue largely ignorant metric sys tem measurements modeling materi als used Soviet Union differ easily available US former problem has dealt Svet lana making conversions suit shown plans case latter problem basswood may substituted limewood spruce pine although pine course readily available Local Hobby other hand opportunity exists Americans build fly bad dest bad FM Combat designs cur rently available build models lighter stronger Baliaevs best have ready access balsa foam lighter seen Soviet Union glues much better lowly aliphatic resin yellow wood glue ing poorer quality over 50 Model Aviation Soviet-made Gievaky 25 cc engine mounted compieted modei engine very light extremeiy reiiabie likes operate 29000 rpm range Metal mounts required maximum power Note 027 safety tether attaches other end boit re taining Fox 2-In beiicrank Two completed Beliaev F2D models Left Note drafting paper wrapping leading edge assembly feature provides very rigid structure Keviar thread spiral wrappedover entire leading edge applied over foam Right Oh no Mutant versions design have already begun appear ones standard version Beiiaevs design modified accept Fox 35 Stunt iocai AMA Combat event primary ruie iimits filers use stock Fox 35s Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 \s Cyano glues nearly unobtainable Soviets discovered delivering Leningrad immense bag UFO Hot Shot donated Hunters Sa tellite City Construction Begin construction first making positive-image templates favorite material cheap scraps Formica choice Yes know templates look bit odd work well Simply make two passes beginning lead ing edge template properly sized blank results nearly finished part after two passes hot wire slot leading edge spruce spar can cut either table saw hot wire can upper lower spar slots bit fiddling templates cutting technique results precise parts little mess method used wood parts should cut appro priately sized stock Please note out board tip rib wing tip cut bass wood inboard parts balsa Ribs purposely drawn oversize toward trailing edge allow minor misalign ment during assembly excess being sanded away after installation Pay particular attention obtaining very good fit between bass balsa parts center rib will no doubt ob tain little horsepower utilize suggested aluminum motor mounts am opinion standard maple mounts fabricated best methods coursewill suffice Sport model Glue center rib complete being cer tain obtain very good epoxy glue joint between bass front end balsa piece center rib should drilled aluminum motor mounts bellcrank bolt Notch rear center rib trail ing edge piece Assembly Serious assembly begins now use jig strongly suggested set-up can elaborate have suc cess simply blocking excess over hanging leading edge spar material identically-sized wood blocks shim ming both tip ribs center rib identical heights usual flat building board assumed Have checked yours lately might good time mentioned ear lier structure does respond well removal warps relatively quick succession install center rib doublers epoxy leading edge spar center rib Install foam lead ing edges upper lower spars both tip ribs will have hands full few minutes getting stuff aligned comes out fine especially use ali phatic resin spar-to-foam locations Note foam leading edges themselves tend self-aligning certain extent Place assembly jig weighting re quired Upper lower spar center rib joints important Clamp place Sim ple strips masking tape serve hold spars foam After both tip ribs stalled spend some time ensure centerlines tip ribs center rib precisely aligned equidistant build ing board Double-check measurements really want model straight Once assembly complete sand leading edge spar blend foam leading edge sand foam back edge spars cut hot wire setup flush rear edges both upper lower spars Wrap Kevlar thread around leading edge spar assembly Extra wraps around center rib doublers covering completely suggested extra wraps tips completely tie spar/leading edge/tip rib structure tog ether Can say impact resistant Apply thinned aliphatic resin 50/50 water fine leading edge assembly wrap completely thoroughly wet ted drafting paper process similar covering structure Japanese tissue Continued page 160 February 1991 51 III II czzzz Final preparations being made prior other series enjoyable flights Filling bag fuel Note use dis posable two-az syringe filling high-pres sure bladder tank Dave Chapdelane Top Gun Dave Chapdelane average time nine rounds 14225 SaturdayStandard 1 Mark Seiler 1406 2 Craig Korsen 1431 3 Kirk Hiavaty 1540 4 Mike Balkum 1464 5 Al Zayas 1588 Expert 1 Don McStay 1338 2 Dave Chapdelane 1350 3 Steve Pastula 1319 4 Bob Wallace 1369 5 Jerry Stephens 1349 SundayStandard 1 Craig Korsen 1449 2 Mark Seiler 1482 3 Tony Giovanetti 1483 4 Mike Bumbaca 1487 5 Andy Fin Icy 1488 Expert 1 David Doyle 1378 2 Dave Chapdelane 1409 3 Mike Mungavin 1379 4 Pete Reed 1390 5 Steve Pastula 1355 side note Irv Its important contest reports highlight differences AMA national rules order reported times meaningful Well put Irv Thanks See next month Beliaevs Winner/Rutherford Continued page 51 may want practice and/or experi ment first foam leading edges unusable Actually type light paper would probably okay drafting paper available large sheets pretty tough stuff Gift wrapping pa per might work acceptably well add some show-biz model point leading edge sembly gains its maximum rigidity de vise some effective way holding alignment until dry have locating wing tips wood blocks weights shimming center tip ribs until per fectly aligned Allow dry completely paper wrap drying assemble trailing edge pieces center joiner hinge pin tubing Sand trailing edges slight taper dont try sharp trail ing edge basic framework back jig position trailing edge assembly place glue tip ribs center rib Install three remaining ribs wing panel Take note %2-in ply vertical pieces stalled between nose rib leading edge assembly Fit securely matnuu rururisu8flC6 yiniuuu TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine SB FUtIS K&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B ~ K&B SUPER POSY RESIN K&B K&B SUPER POSY PRIMER K&B SUPtA POSY PAINT Q-42CD QUADRA 414CC / 253CI 29HP / 4OLBS 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center rib upper lower surfaces extending bellcrank mounting area trailing edge Spiral wrap Kevlar thread around center rib assembly plenty wraps 10-12 directly behind spars immediately front trailing edge joiner wrapping can tack-glued place thin Hot Stuff bladder compartment can now stalled simply two pieces balsa Fuel-proof box completely epoxy Carving stab proper shape means rounding edges little no airfoiling required strictly faithful Beliaevs design requires reinforcement eleva tor 010 aluminum sheet attached contact cement Use Y-in ply alter native though bullet-proof Most plastic film may used cover el evator prior covering may wish substitute favorite version hinge pin arrangement have unable find nylon fittings similar used Beliaev DuBro 3/ aileron wire bearings suggested have proven reliable AMA Fast Combat models Covering model now ready covered choices since paper-covered foam overly sensitive DuraBat 40-size 4-channel aerobatic trainer heat FasCal fine though bit heavy Soviets use one-mu Mylar material light tough important does have gobs adhesive would add extra weight open structure tach covering thinned mixture some seriously gloppy stuff closely resembles 3M Weather Stripping Adhesive used attach weather stripping around automobile door frames can get same results light coating 3M 77 Spray Adhesive after heat-shrinkable film may tached shrunk tight heat re turned Leningrad huge roll Soviets covering material used FM models although other versions same design have covered Clearphane available very cheaply floral crafts supply houses fit misapplication available re sources no matter two cov erings used sprayed 3M 77 small container brushed stuff onto structure bad deal sounds Beliaev attaches cov ering rib center rib trailing edges around tip ribs center rib doublers real good coat glue bladder box No glue applied lead ing edge itself panel covered piece film Total weight covering adhesive used described gram Total weight Soviet-supplied film 23 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UTi 6 ~inner Soviet F2D models Beliaevs particular creating sensation wherever flown point British long known leading model development F2D have reduced sorting through post-contest rubbish bins effort gain equipment parity fliers such Beliaev DURING EARLY 1990 trip visit modeling friends Leningrad pleased meet Viacheslav Slava Beliaev widely regarded best FM CL Combat flier world Knowing American interest Soviet modelers equip ment struck agreement whereby Slava compatriot CL Combat pilot Svetlana Filippova would begin work toward publication Slavas F2D model draw plans take pictures write rough out line text somehow get stuff Seattle Generation text task made significantly difficult pho tos taken Leningrad proved substandard request borrow current Beliaev model Pacific Northwest refused forcing Svetlana begin building models pictured Seat tle following 1990 AMA Nationals Meanwhile Beliaev gone live up claims made him winning 1990-91 FM CL Combat F2D World Championship completely dominant fa shion Nine match wins no losses addi tion being current World Champion design Slava has won European Championships three times won Cham pionship USSR placed second 1984 World Championships can rest assured above competition record based solidly flying skills lot experience part Beliaev abilities cannot overcome equipment deficient model presented highly developed piece quite different usual American style model planform con struction techniques aerodynamics first met Slava almost 90 complete ready-to-fly models prepared upcoming season Building consuming models rate gives quite large database use eliminating struc tural weaknesses also refining fly ing qualities high level fact having now built flown sev eral models have wonder Soviets rest worldpar ticularly US read ing same FM rule book True FM Combat dominant CL Combat 48 Model Aviation Belisevs P20 wonder ready fly nibble streamers Center rib doublers wrapped Keviar thread completely cover Thread wrapped around leading edge spar spiral out tip rib couple extra turns taken spiral brought back center rib terminated hefty coat glue holds Keviar place makes wing just about impact-proof required man-with-toy-airplane picture author out long flying session several Beiiaev models hes built EModel Design Viacheslav Beliaev U Plans Viacheslav Beliaev Svetlana Filippova U Photos Dan Rutherford Svetlana Filippova Text Dan Rutherford event US no other country world stages huge frequent Com bat contests seen Soviet Union still shocker hand peripher ally involved US development radical high-tech whiz-bang F2D models confronted seemingly simplistic word crude has uttered local fliers see ing models first time afar design Beliaev As turns out Beliaevs model far crude close examination con struction details will show Weak points have eliminated what can called elegant design obviously accom plished extremely clear idea what required competition Only nod given high-tech materials use Key lar thread reinforcement though So viets have example high quality car bon fiber readily available put finer point fol low FAI FF CL competition know full well skills materials required blow-your-mind construction techniques quite easy come Soviet Union yet Soviet F2D models liaevs particular creating sensa tion wherever flown huge clue have ques tions concerning US lack success re cent editions F2D event World Championship level construction oper ation model presented may pro vide some answers As salient apparently low-tech features Beliaevs design ex ternal control system must understand model normally fitted recep tacles wire leadout guide both board outboard tips model suf fers severe damage inboard panel Soviets simply remove guide wreckage insert outboard recepta cles flop model over relaunch Sure doesnt fly real well condi tion both contestants have dam aged models just little airtime may win out Beliaev has won close matches feature So having crank outdoors may stink aerodynami cally cannot fault functionality Speaking aerodynamics things smell funny airfoil bound cause gales laughter students complex subject offer no defense chuckle air foil myself However laugh because looks weird does laugh because somehowpossibly spite funny-looking sectionthe model flies beau tifully evidently no readilyavailable explanation forthcoming self-appointed aero whiz-kids peering around corner clutching well-worn books Eppler sections few other features deserve mention fixed fuel line clip allows mechanic start motor prime simply February 1991 49 Tailpiane hinged directly trailing edge wing radical departure US designs #3 aluminum knitting needle serves pushrod wheel collar cap screw securely attach nylon control horn allowing easy adjustment Foam-cutting templates used cut leading pieces one-pound-per-cubic-loot white foam left templates cutting airfoil right used cut three spar notches Templates made scrap Formica Nothing fancy such disposable models tip weight simply taped place also allows convenient experimentation tip weight different conditions Wire leadout guide simply plugs brass tubes embedded wing tip Muitipie positions al low trimming model suit conditions Legs leadout guide kinked slightly pro vide positive engagement tube yet allow removal required flick fuel line out clip streamer clip located underside model frantic pit work during match tends have two mechanics working side model out way other Any required tip weight simply taped place less may required during contest de pending upon wind conditions Ditto tail weight just tape Beliaev pur posely builds models just little noseheavy adds tail weight required aluminum motor mounts pio neered years ago Soviets re sulting rigidity requirement ultimate horsepower super consistent engine runs typical 29000 up rpm seen event Notice vertical pieces ply forward end balsa rib crash would normally result ribs splitting along length ply pre vents such damage wrapping leading edge assem bly drafting paper strength af forded such simple technique must experienced appreciated Never have seen such rigid leading edge structure CL Combat modelin fact rigidity can problem significant warps built rigid structure effectively resists anything minor tweaking Kevlar thread reinforcement juncture two trailing edge pieces makes otherwise simple relatively weak glue joint nearly bullet-proof addi tion securely attaching hinge-pin tube same Kevlar thread also adds structural integrity leading edge assembly tending localize damage would otherwise blow huge chunks out piece nearly free takes few minutes wrapping two grams worth Kevlar per model weight nearly insignificant Finally immensely strong construc tion model comes real handy need arises knock opponents model out sky Like tacticand course US fliers dont like both cause didnt think first because model types typically wont survive such treatmentthe fact F2D rules such certain situations can either fly defensively almost no chance win remain offense aim other guys model resulting collision dont want guy fragile super-tricky model ualess course happen enjoy clouds toy airplane parts raining down after model such presented gre nades first tossing second air will provide opportunity have matched pair junkers plus loss match might popular tac tics especially US mod eling simply hobby Soviet Union modeling sport whacking opposition dust fact life best prepared Yes subtle features designfeatures appreciated after thorough understanding F2D event careful examination plans building flying models Prior presenting construction de tails important note two special con siderations First US con tinue largely ignorant metric sys tem measurements modeling materi als used Soviet Union differ easily available US former problem has dealt Svet lana making conversions suit shown plans case latter problem basswood may substituted limewood spruce pine although pine course readily available Local Hobby other hand opportunity exists Americans build fly bad dest bad FM Combat designs cur rently available build models lighter stronger Baliaevs best have ready access balsa foam lighter seen Soviet Union glues much better lowly aliphatic resin yellow wood glue ing poorer quality over 50 Model Aviation Soviet-made Gievaky 25 cc engine mounted compieted modei engine very light extremeiy reiiabie likes operate 29000 rpm range Metal mounts required maximum power Note 027 safety tether attaches other end boit re taining Fox 2-In beiicrank Two completed Beliaev F2D models Left Note drafting paper wrapping leading edge assembly feature provides very rigid structure Keviar thread spiral wrappedover entire leading edge applied over foam Right Oh no Mutant versions design have already begun appear ones standard version Beiiaevs design modified accept Fox 35 Stunt iocai AMA Combat event primary ruie iimits filers use stock Fox 35s Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 \s Cyano glues nearly unobtainable Soviets discovered delivering Leningrad immense bag UFO Hot Shot donated Hunters Sa tellite City Construction Begin construction first making positive-image templates favorite material cheap scraps Formica choice Yes know templates look bit odd work well Simply make two passes beginning lead ing edge template properly sized blank results nearly finished part after two passes hot wire slot leading edge spruce spar can cut either table saw hot wire can upper lower spar slots bit fiddling templates cutting technique results precise parts little mess method used wood parts should cut appro priately sized stock Please note out board tip rib wing tip cut bass wood inboard parts balsa Ribs purposely drawn oversize toward trailing edge allow minor misalign ment during assembly excess being sanded away after installation Pay particular attention obtaining very good fit between bass balsa parts center rib will no doubt ob tain little horsepower utilize suggested aluminum motor mounts am opinion standard maple mounts fabricated best methods coursewill suffice Sport model Glue center rib complete being cer tain obtain very good epoxy glue joint between bass front end balsa piece center rib should drilled aluminum motor mounts bellcrank bolt Notch rear center rib trail ing edge piece Assembly Serious assembly begins now use jig strongly suggested set-up can elaborate have suc cess simply blocking excess over hanging leading edge spar material identically-sized wood blocks shim ming both tip ribs center rib identical heights usual flat building board assumed Have checked yours lately might good time mentioned ear lier structure does respond well removal warps relatively quick succession install center rib doublers epoxy leading edge spar center rib Install foam lead ing edges upper lower spars both tip ribs will have hands full few minutes getting stuff aligned comes out fine especially use ali phatic resin spar-to-foam locations Note foam leading edges themselves tend self-aligning certain extent Place assembly jig weighting re quired Upper lower spar center rib joints important Clamp place Sim ple strips masking tape serve hold spars foam After both tip ribs stalled spend some time ensure centerlines tip ribs center rib precisely aligned equidistant build ing board Double-check measurements really want model straight Once assembly complete sand leading edge spar blend foam leading edge sand foam back edge spars cut hot wire setup flush rear edges both upper lower spars Wrap Kevlar thread around leading edge spar assembly Extra wraps around center rib doublers covering completely suggested extra wraps tips completely tie spar/leading edge/tip rib structure tog ether Can say impact resistant Apply thinned aliphatic resin 50/50 water fine leading edge assembly wrap completely thoroughly wet ted drafting paper process similar covering structure Japanese tissue Continued page 160 February 1991 51 III II czzzz Final preparations being made prior other series enjoyable flights Filling bag fuel Note use dis posable two-az syringe filling high-pres sure bladder tank Dave Chapdelane Top Gun Dave Chapdelane average time nine rounds 14225 SaturdayStandard 1 Mark Seiler 1406 2 Craig Korsen 1431 3 Kirk Hiavaty 1540 4 Mike Balkum 1464 5 Al Zayas 1588 Expert 1 Don McStay 1338 2 Dave Chapdelane 1350 3 Steve Pastula 1319 4 Bob Wallace 1369 5 Jerry Stephens 1349 SundayStandard 1 Craig Korsen 1449 2 Mark Seiler 1482 3 Tony Giovanetti 1483 4 Mike Bumbaca 1487 5 Andy Fin Icy 1488 Expert 1 David Doyle 1378 2 Dave Chapdelane 1409 3 Mike Mungavin 1379 4 Pete Reed 1390 5 Steve Pastula 1355 side note Irv Its important contest reports highlight differences AMA national rules order reported times meaningful Well put Irv Thanks See next month Beliaevs Winner/Rutherford Continued page 51 may want practice and/or experi ment first foam leading edges unusable Actually type light paper would probably okay drafting 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UTi 6 ~inner Soviet F2D models Beliaevs particular creating sensation wherever flown point British long known leading model development F2D have reduced sorting through post-contest rubbish bins effort gain equipment parity fliers such Beliaev DURING EARLY 1990 trip visit modeling friends Leningrad pleased meet Viacheslav Slava Beliaev widely regarded best FM CL Combat flier world Knowing American interest Soviet modelers equip ment struck agreement whereby Slava compatriot CL Combat pilot Svetlana Filippova would begin work toward publication Slavas F2D model draw plans take pictures write rough out line text somehow get stuff Seattle Generation text task made significantly difficult pho tos taken Leningrad proved substandard request borrow current Beliaev model Pacific Northwest refused forcing Svetlana begin building models pictured Seat tle following 1990 AMA Nationals Meanwhile Beliaev gone live up claims made him winning 1990-91 FM CL Combat F2D World Championship completely dominant fa shion Nine match wins no losses addi tion being current World Champion design Slava has won European Championships three times won Cham pionship USSR placed second 1984 World Championships can rest assured above competition record based solidly flying skills lot experience part Beliaev abilities cannot overcome equipment deficient model presented highly developed piece quite different usual American style model planform con struction techniques aerodynamics first met Slava almost 90 complete ready-to-fly models prepared upcoming season Building consuming models rate gives quite large database use eliminating struc tural weaknesses also refining fly ing qualities high level fact having now built flown sev eral models have wonder Soviets rest worldpar ticularly US read ing same FM rule book True FM Combat dominant CL Combat 48 Model Aviation Belisevs P20 wonder ready fly nibble streamers Center rib doublers wrapped Keviar thread completely cover Thread wrapped around leading edge spar spiral out tip rib couple extra turns taken spiral brought back center rib terminated hefty coat glue holds Keviar place makes wing just about impact-proof required man-with-toy-airplane picture author out long flying session several Beiiaev models hes built EModel Design Viacheslav Beliaev U Plans Viacheslav Beliaev Svetlana Filippova U Photos Dan Rutherford Svetlana Filippova Text Dan Rutherford event US no other country world stages huge frequent Com bat contests seen Soviet Union still shocker hand peripher ally involved US development radical high-tech whiz-bang F2D models confronted seemingly simplistic word crude has uttered local fliers see ing models first time afar design Beliaev As turns out Beliaevs model far crude close examination con struction details will show Weak points have eliminated what can called elegant design obviously accom plished extremely clear idea what required competition Only nod given high-tech materials use Key lar thread reinforcement though So viets have example high quality car bon fiber readily available put finer point fol low FAI FF CL competition know full well skills materials required blow-your-mind construction techniques quite easy come Soviet Union yet Soviet F2D models liaevs particular creating sensa tion wherever flown huge clue have ques tions concerning US lack success re cent editions F2D event World Championship level construction oper ation model presented may pro vide some answers As salient apparently low-tech features Beliaevs design ex ternal control system must understand model normally fitted recep tacles wire leadout guide both board outboard tips model suf fers severe damage inboard panel Soviets simply remove guide wreckage insert outboard recepta cles flop model over relaunch Sure doesnt fly real well condi tion both contestants have dam aged models just little airtime may win out Beliaev has won close matches feature So having crank outdoors may stink aerodynami cally cannot fault functionality Speaking aerodynamics things smell funny airfoil bound cause gales laughter students complex subject offer no defense chuckle air foil myself However laugh because looks weird does laugh because somehowpossibly spite funny-looking sectionthe model flies beau tifully evidently no readilyavailable explanation forthcoming self-appointed aero whiz-kids peering around corner clutching well-worn books Eppler sections few other features deserve mention fixed fuel line clip allows mechanic start motor prime simply February 1991 49 Tailpiane hinged directly trailing edge wing radical departure US designs #3 aluminum knitting needle serves pushrod wheel collar cap screw securely attach nylon control horn allowing easy adjustment Foam-cutting templates used cut leading pieces one-pound-per-cubic-loot white foam left templates cutting airfoil right used cut three spar notches Templates made scrap Formica Nothing fancy such disposable models tip weight simply taped place also allows convenient experimentation tip weight different conditions Wire leadout guide simply plugs brass tubes embedded wing tip Muitipie positions al low trimming model suit conditions Legs leadout guide kinked slightly pro vide positive engagement tube yet allow removal required flick fuel line out clip streamer clip located underside model frantic pit work during match tends have two mechanics working side model out way other Any required tip weight simply taped place less may required during contest de pending upon wind conditions Ditto tail weight just tape Beliaev pur posely builds models just little noseheavy adds tail weight required aluminum motor mounts pio neered years ago Soviets re sulting rigidity requirement ultimate horsepower super consistent engine runs typical 29000 up rpm seen event Notice vertical pieces ply forward end balsa rib crash would normally result ribs splitting along length ply pre vents such damage wrapping leading edge assem bly drafting paper strength af forded such simple technique must experienced appreciated Never have seen such rigid leading edge structure CL Combat modelin fact rigidity can problem significant warps built rigid structure effectively resists anything minor tweaking Kevlar thread reinforcement juncture two trailing edge pieces makes otherwise simple relatively weak glue joint nearly bullet-proof addi tion securely attaching hinge-pin tube same Kevlar thread also adds structural integrity leading edge assembly tending localize damage would otherwise blow huge chunks out piece nearly free takes few minutes wrapping two grams worth Kevlar per model weight nearly insignificant Finally immensely strong construc tion model comes real handy need arises knock opponents model out sky Like tacticand course US fliers dont like both cause didnt think first because model types typically wont survive such treatmentthe fact F2D rules such certain situations can either fly defensively almost no chance win remain offense aim other guys model resulting collision dont want guy fragile super-tricky model ualess course happen enjoy clouds toy airplane parts raining down after model such presented gre nades first tossing second air will provide opportunity have matched pair junkers plus loss match might popular tac tics especially US mod eling simply hobby Soviet Union modeling sport whacking opposition dust fact life best prepared Yes subtle features designfeatures appreciated after thorough understanding F2D event careful examination plans building flying models Prior presenting construction de tails important note two special con siderations First US con tinue largely ignorant metric sys tem measurements modeling materi als used Soviet Union differ easily available US former problem has dealt Svet lana making conversions suit shown plans case latter problem basswood may substituted limewood spruce pine although pine course readily available Local Hobby other hand opportunity exists Americans build fly bad dest bad FM Combat designs cur rently available build models lighter stronger Baliaevs best have ready access balsa foam lighter seen Soviet Union glues much better lowly aliphatic resin yellow wood glue ing poorer quality over 50 Model Aviation Soviet-made Gievaky 25 cc engine mounted compieted modei engine very light extremeiy reiiabie likes operate 29000 rpm range Metal mounts required maximum power Note 027 safety tether attaches other end boit re taining Fox 2-In beiicrank Two completed Beliaev F2D models Left Note drafting paper wrapping leading edge assembly feature provides very rigid structure Keviar thread spiral wrappedover entire leading edge applied over foam Right Oh no Mutant versions design have already begun appear ones standard version Beiiaevs design modified accept Fox 35 Stunt iocai AMA Combat event primary ruie iimits filers use stock Fox 35s Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 \s Cyano glues nearly unobtainable Soviets discovered delivering Leningrad immense bag UFO Hot Shot donated Hunters Sa tellite City Construction Begin construction first making positive-image templates favorite material cheap scraps Formica choice Yes know templates look bit odd work well Simply make two passes beginning lead ing edge template properly sized blank results nearly finished part after two passes hot wire slot leading edge spruce spar can cut either table saw hot wire can upper lower spar slots bit fiddling templates cutting technique results precise parts little mess method used wood parts should cut appro priately sized stock Please note out board tip rib wing tip cut bass wood inboard parts balsa Ribs purposely drawn oversize toward trailing edge allow minor misalign ment during assembly excess being sanded away after installation Pay particular attention obtaining very good fit between bass balsa parts center rib will no doubt ob tain little horsepower utilize suggested aluminum motor mounts am opinion standard maple mounts fabricated best methods coursewill suffice Sport model Glue center rib complete being cer tain obtain very good epoxy glue joint between bass front end balsa piece center rib should drilled aluminum motor mounts bellcrank bolt Notch rear center rib trail ing edge piece Assembly Serious assembly begins now use jig strongly suggested set-up can elaborate have suc cess simply blocking excess over hanging leading edge spar material identically-sized wood blocks shim ming both tip ribs center rib identical heights usual flat building board assumed Have checked yours lately might good time mentioned ear lier structure does respond well removal warps relatively quick succession install center rib doublers epoxy leading edge spar center rib Install foam lead ing edges upper lower spars both tip ribs will have hands full few minutes getting stuff aligned comes out fine especially use ali phatic resin spar-to-foam locations Note foam leading edges themselves tend self-aligning certain extent Place assembly jig weighting re quired Upper lower spar center rib joints important Clamp place Sim ple strips masking tape serve hold spars foam After both tip ribs stalled spend some time ensure centerlines tip ribs center rib precisely aligned equidistant build ing board Double-check measurements really want model straight Once assembly complete sand leading edge spar blend foam leading edge sand foam back edge spars cut hot wire setup flush rear edges both upper lower spars Wrap Kevlar thread around leading edge spar assembly Extra wraps around center rib doublers covering completely suggested extra wraps tips completely tie spar/leading edge/tip rib structure tog ether Can say impact resistant Apply thinned aliphatic resin 50/50 water fine leading edge assembly wrap completely thoroughly wet ted drafting paper process similar covering structure Japanese tissue Continued page 160 February 1991 51 III II czzzz Final preparations being made prior other series enjoyable flights Filling bag fuel Note use dis posable two-az syringe filling high-pres sure bladder tank Dave Chapdelane Top Gun Dave Chapdelane average time nine rounds 14225 SaturdayStandard 1 Mark Seiler 1406 2 Craig Korsen 1431 3 Kirk Hiavaty 1540 4 Mike Balkum 1464 5 Al Zayas 1588 Expert 1 Don McStay 1338 2 Dave Chapdelane 1350 3 Steve Pastula 1319 4 Bob Wallace 1369 5 Jerry Stephens 1349 SundayStandard 1 Craig Korsen 1449 2 Mark Seiler 1482 3 Tony Giovanetti 1483 4 Mike Bumbaca 1487 5 Andy Fin Icy 1488 Expert 1 David Doyle 1378 2 Dave Chapdelane 1409 3 Mike Mungavin 1379 4 Pete Reed 1390 5 Steve Pastula 1355 side note Irv Its important contest reports highlight differences AMA national rules order reported times meaningful Well put Irv Thanks See next month Beliaevs Winner/Rutherford Continued page 51 may want practice and/or experi ment first foam leading edges unusable Actually type light paper would probably okay drafting paper available large sheets pretty tough stuff Gift wrapping pa per might work acceptably well add some show-biz model point leading edge sembly gains its maximum rigidity de vise some effective way holding alignment until dry have locating wing tips wood blocks weights shimming center tip ribs until per fectly aligned Allow dry completely paper wrap drying assemble trailing edge pieces center joiner hinge pin tubing Sand trailing edges slight taper dont try sharp trail ing edge basic framework back jig position trailing edge assembly place glue tip ribs center rib Install three remaining ribs wing panel Take note %2-in ply vertical pieces stalled between nose rib leading edge assembly Fit securely matnuu rururisu8flC6 yiniuuu TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine SB FUtIS K&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B ~ K&B SUPER POSY RESIN K&B K&B SUPER POSY PRIMER K&B SUPtA POSY PAINT Q-42CD QUADRA 414CC / 253CI 29HP / 4OLBS 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center rib upper lower surfaces extending bellcrank mounting area trailing edge Spiral wrap Kevlar thread around center rib assembly plenty wraps 10-12 directly behind spars immediately front trailing edge joiner wrapping can tack-glued place thin Hot Stuff bladder compartment can now stalled simply two pieces balsa Fuel-proof box completely epoxy Carving stab proper shape means rounding edges little no airfoiling required strictly faithful Beliaevs design requires reinforcement eleva tor 010 aluminum sheet attached contact cement Use Y-in ply alter native though bullet-proof Most plastic film may used cover el evator prior covering may wish substitute favorite version hinge pin arrangement have unable find nylon fittings similar used Beliaev DuBro 3/ aileron wire bearings suggested have proven reliable AMA Fast Combat models Covering model now ready covered choices since paper-covered foam overly sensitive DuraBat 40-size 4-channel aerobatic trainer heat FasCal fine though bit heavy Soviets use one-mu Mylar material light tough important does have gobs adhesive would add extra weight open structure tach covering thinned mixture some seriously gloppy stuff closely resembles 3M Weather Stripping Adhesive used attach weather stripping around automobile door frames can get same results light coating 3M 77 Spray Adhesive after heat-shrinkable film may tached shrunk tight heat re turned Leningrad huge roll Soviets covering material used FM models although other versions same design have covered Clearphane available very cheaply floral crafts supply houses fit misapplication available re sources no matter two cov erings used sprayed 3M 77 small container brushed stuff onto structure bad deal sounds Beliaev attaches cov ering rib center rib trailing edges around tip ribs center rib doublers real good coat glue bladder box No glue applied lead ing edge itself panel covered piece film Total weight covering adhesive used described gram Total weight Soviet-supplied film 23 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