.ontrol Line tricycle landing gear provides very smooth landings Cessna 06 Modeled after Cessnas largest single-engine plane simple-to-build electric-powered Control Line model makes perfect transition clean quiet world kind power plant U Dave Haught WHAT WOULD say about model costs virtually nothing fly uses no fuel does get oily after flight flies hum neighborhood parking lot Sounds interesting Too good true Just stick around hear story Electrics have invaded Control Line circles looks though stay intrigued pictures CL Electrics different magazine columns brief encounter Electrics Free Flight Scale few years ago did impress weight power unit just too much could get myself add lightweight FF model natural After reading success others having electric-powered CL models decided time give try sol blew off dust settled old Astro power unit charger Cessna 206 Caravan 70 Model Aviation Left Ready take passengers Cessna 206 shows off its boxy lines same lines made appealing simple quick-to-build semiscale model lull-size version real workhorse Above Cessna takes very little room fly probably makes less noise passing cara great combination cant find large secluded place fly Left Lay out motor switch charging jack battery pack prior installation ensure proper fit Right Because no fuel involved almostanything can used totrim model case its plastic tape Contac papertrlmmed shape stuck place back mind good starting model Scale because its simple boxy char acteristics After watching TV special evening its use bush plane Alaska imagination sparked modeling electric power full-size Cessna 206 quite airplane premiered 1983 Paris Air Show largest single-engine Cessna ever produced its 51-ft wingspan Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine craft can carry 14 people comfortably 1000 miles per formance along tricycle gear short takeoff/landing ability right up best bush planes 206 also popular parachute fans around country examples can seen local airfields larger airports used small commuter airlines did take long get Cessna three-view drawing balsa together model construction plans de veloped plane built Only six days went time threeviews until model ready flight Construction kept very simple lightbut rugged would have fly what thought would higher wing December 1986 71 Left Note cooling holes motor batteries must get full battery life Control outlines made thin strips black tape Right authors original used hatch quick access inner parts Everything kept simple light strong Cessna drinks deeplyoff car batteryvia its charger Newtechnology notonly makes Electrics competitive phases hobby gives own advantages Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 I/BSO LA IN SFINRI/40Z TIP WEIGHT L4SHT TIPS II IIIIIII ____________I Sill671T911 IIIIIIII IIIIII ii Liu 4 RIBS IA Sm ____MARE S OF EACH -tr ii -41- 5AII~LIL24TIMEBIt711Bi~I311_211_-4 I Ii IIIIIiii 1I IIItI III kII~~~11~ TOP-I/SS SHT BOTTOM-LITR SNTI/I6ItW 1A6 PLY BC MGI*IT VB HARDSWITCHCHARGING PLUG SAMIRICH SEW LG c Hi MOTOR____ 1/16 MW ate SOLDER jI/IRPLT B N PROP 8 ASTRO OS MOTOR 0 I 2 3/32 SHT HINGES HORN E I/TIN SHT r Ii 1/4 ___NYLON HORN \1/16 SHEET SIDES TOP B BOTTOM PLUGCOOLING AIRCODUNG AIR EXIT HOLES 3456 GIA WHEELS Th aiectri ~fla 20e ELECTRIC CONTROL LINE SPORT SCALE BY DAVID HAUBIT Electric Cessna weighs just 10 oz ready fly loading standard glow-engine model depending tricycle gear help out Looking back fears model being too heavy unfounded Lets eet started first thino Clean simple designs like Cessna 206 snap model Keep hinges free glue paint smooth in-flight operation balanced elevator quite effective obtain electric motor system intend use available days offer different features model pictures adequately pow ered Astro 02 unit purchased FF use years ago want spunk up flight 206 might try Continued page 168 Just flip switch youre off Switch forward power switch back bat tery charging Keeping things simple helps make flying day hassle-free safe 72 Model Aviation nylon prop will save money over wood variety use 10-6 has plenty flywheel effect help start engine prop gear also help ricochet off ground during matches object keep cost per mach low life-expectancy model high areas noise still problem VooDoo/Fox combination Ive mentioned before would give little performance whereas full-bodied model would give better protection muffler would balance better has ability use stooge launching Flying style would also need modiing Stealth Combat wont fun other variety practically match ends midair suggestion would start off slowly doing wingovers playing leapfrog using other simple maneuvers Stand right next opponent dont run around flap arms use wrist-action flying youll able fly consecutive loops around oppo nents lines getting tied up style looked impressive during diesel days Europe theyd 20 consecutive insides followed same number outsides keep lines clear running 100-yard dash around circle wildly waving arms around thereby snagging opponents lines lockingthem together during tangle ever formal contest using such models flying style think adopting Cartier Five-Round System would best bet Everyone flies least five rounds points matches added together highest combined score placing first such mellow models pilots tuned fun might possible pilot fly 10 matches day C artier System sit down day after two mid-airs both pilots Out completely either model cut away may very harsh rules banzai-type flying has strongly discouraged event will just another 70-mph-midair meet Ive very little experience muffled Combat engines others flying mufflers have good engine suggest please let know about can make smart purchases start Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 69 leasing line slider could also use flexible line pushrod-and-bellcrank arrange ment connected tail hook lines would released tail hook falls essential once line guide released must immediately move fully aft stay common method achiev ing effect use rubberband move line guide also possible use drag lines accomplish same thing bellcrank position must well aft center gravity method work reliably combination bellcrank mounted balance point free-sliding line guide out spring move aft will result line guide moves back forth flight potentially serious control problems result Some models oscillate rather badly low speed Smooth application power can help prevent te oscillations starting getting proper combination lead-out position outboard wing tip weight particular model can significantly reduce tendency general terms models improve line sweep increases Also models improve tip weight increased may because seems logical solution first thing people try Some models have im proved opposite corrections adjustable tip weight lead-out stops appropriate Increases line sweep usually require less tip weight satisfactory low speed flight New address Ive settled new home although spend time deployed unit Malmstrom Air Force Base MT time read should home modeling gear unpacked able answer mail Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworth AEB SD 57706 Cessna 206 Continued page 72 Astro 035 think 02 035 have same outside diameter 035 being bit longer will need good charger Either use recommended charger motor some research find com patible Electrics fun simple use clean need pay careful attention Continued page 171 KOBBYHIOEAWAYHOBBYHItIEAWAyHOB8YKIDEAWAYHOBByIIIOEAWAY 22 long [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] A, span 1e CONCORDE gshot glider kit PP S_ FAMOUS BRITISH DIESELS LOG-DIESEL HANDBOOK pp HOBBY HIDEWAYDELAVANIL 244-7389 61734 0 HaBeYHiDEAwAyHOeByelDEawayHOsByeiDEAwayyessynlaEAw 168 Model Aviation PRESENTING FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINE CUT PARTS DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 PUZZLED CALL MATT No time build Mitt hill hove time. mad know 1 Complete Call 9am -8pm lEST 2 Semi-Assembled609-395-1672 ready cover sanded Mitts Model Building PS lox W 1 Stockton DrIve Cranhury NJ 63512 Rate cards available free Send SASE 4-1/8x 9-1/2 else build Curs Boots RON CHIDGEYS TIGER TAIL 4 805 sq Basic Kit tile Pihil. F.. F. C. S Ply SCIShIC diecy tram CAJUN RIG PRODUCTS toir Lafayette LA urn 318 232-7MG Control Line Handle IDEAL FOR SPORT AND y~N9OM PETITION K Congratulations CL Champion Users Pro-Grip-- STAINLESS STEEL CABLE 175 LB TEST RSS CLAMP FOR E ADJUSTMENT p Hi-Tech Design ComfortableCompact Engineered Long Life HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM ALLOY Sensitivity Control Line Spacing Manufactured Sagan Industries Inc 36-14 35th St LIC NY 11106 Dealer Inquiries Welcome charging process ensure safety long life battery motor used medium-light balsa throughout models construction minimum weight Watch strength balsa use tail assemblies prevent warps fluttering areas should built balsa bit firmer side Fuselage best place start Study plans taking note cooling air holes fuselage bottom Both intake exit holes needed cooling battery motor Cut out fuselage formers label Cut fuselage sides medium-hard 1/16 sheet Try match two sheets firmness grain Begin gluing E fuselage formers place taking time assure fuse lage kept square glue has dried three formers pull tail together add Formers F-H Note notches formers pushrod pass through drying laminate nose block three layers -in sheet balsa Carefully pull nose together glue nose piece place glue completely dry add Formers B-D offsetting Former B right motor thrust offset offset thrust line may look like too much amount required keep Cessna far end lines flight maintaining tension controls will operate Its time fit power unit Seat motor first should tight fit Formers B fit should too loose try wrapping motor masking tape small drop white glue will hold motor place once fitted until final assembly Wire switch charging jack bat tery pack per instructions came motor wiring diagram shown plans way model wired toggle switch faces forward motor running toggle faces back motor off battery can charged Add floor /32 balsa battery pack rest add rear landing gear strut gussets braces Install switch charging plug right side fuselage shown plans Bend nose gear shape fasten plywood former heavy thread coat epoxy Plank fuselage bottom cross-grain A6 sheet Remem ber put cooling holes Also plank top fuselage made bottom front fuselage between Formers E removable hatch allows adjustments made easily motor can changed another model much trouble Tail surfaces Cut out stabilizer elevator parts Note small balances tips elevators need added trimmed fit clear stabilizer hinged used small nylon hinges pins keep movement free Sand exposed edges rounded contour attach elevator horn Locate glue stabilizer assembly fuselage taking care see alignment both plan view top front view glue drying cut out assemble rudder fm parts Add rudder offset set aside dry Wing builds piece flat building board Cut out bottom skin sheets V16 balsa will have edgeto-edge glue two sheets make wide enough job Pin bottom sheet plan glue pin leading edge main spar place add bellcrank mount wing ribs tip blocks wing strut gussets lead-out tubes place dry unpin wing notch ribs lead-outs pass through Install bellcrank tip weight fit pushrod Make pushrod exit through bottom wing center section shown plans Check control system smooth operation once satisfied sand tip blocks shape sheet top wing 62 balsa dry shape sand wing its finished shape Align wing fuselage glue place Hook up controls elevator horn fin rudder can now added Shape wing struts Fit glue place until after final painting has done Cessna now structurally complete Finishing Since Electrics have fuel-proofed choice finishing material wide open first gave model two coats sanding sealer good sanding after coat sprayed two light coats white acrylic enamel spray can dried fast did add much weight color trim used Contact brand self-adhesive plastic film colored electrical tape both products available hardware stores colors thin striping window details first adhered plastic sheet thick Plexiglas cut desired shapes single-edge razor blade straightedge process takes few minutes produces great results Add wheels propeller Check balance point CG Control Line models docile forward balance point begin flying balance point shown plans Move battery forward rearward necessary Once proper balance point achieved kept battery place foam rubber wedges However made sure room air pass around battery cooling Flight preparation Get ready new flying sensation Pick set steel flying December 1986 171 CHIPMUNK details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write C Full color deluxe catalog -$100 cf- Z IMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 1615 482-6188 lines around 007 dia 25 ft long Models size fly much better metal lines safer well Pick calm day head nearest vacant parking lot Charge battery about halfway give model short trial hop controls seem bit too sensitive move battery ahead bit controls too sluggish move battery back little controls feel right charge battery full up let model roll 206 should roll about quarter circle before will have enough speed rotate Feed some up elevator have fun slight burst power during takeoff motor settles down strong hum rest flight Near end flight power slowly drops Cessna will cruise smooth powered landing Pretty neat huh guess what no oily mess fuss Welcome clean fun world Electric Control Line Next Lets see have DeHavilland Rapide plan looks pretty good won der what twin Electrics will sound like FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 73 same measure 1940 light comes better focus just received mailing John Targos 3229 Dianora Dr Palos Verdes CA 9027 distributes line engines Dunham Engineering England category spark ignitions Dunham produces popular Orwick series engines engines originally ap peared shortly after WW II sought after powerful engine Dunham through John offers Orwick 29 32 64 73 cu sizes Prices run $150 $210 Us addition Orwicks also offer Mechanair 59cc Viking 53cc engines Diesel engines also getting use Old-Timer activity Dunham produces Elfin 249cc Valkyrie 53cc Orwick 29 Oliver Battleaxe Diesel engines normally require much breaking accustomed modem glow engines offer quick-start/launch techniques thermal flying great change pace Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 75 some national notoriety letter Bill confessed over years kept accounting Ramrods small clan built subject l50sq-in version actually Ramrod No 70 Incredible Bill related Ron St Jean admitted far greater number ever built Bill further advised built A/A 250s other size first published June 1956 issue Model Airplane News ordered set fullsized plans made set templates still use original construction article also incorporated chart given dimensions wood sizes three other sizes Ramrod 432 sq 600 750 squares Bills family built competed versions stated 150-size first worked out 1960 saw use 1961 020 Payload event competition fuselage revi sion permitted incorporation re quired one-ounce dummy pilot As late 1981 Bills grandson Bill Coffey Junior Sweepstakes winner US Free Flight Championships Taft CAaided Ramrod 250s being flown Nostalgia Gas events Oh yeah Bill closed saying No 71 will another 150 coming off son Jims workbenchand Ijust saw Bill week ago informed hopes have another 432 readied October 5 Central Indiana Aeromodelers All-Nostalgia Gas Contest Wright Field So apparently will Haught Ramrods yet come Man talk about dedication design 172 Model Aviation 0 PCL WOULD YP LQDK PT THAT NUT OVEP THERE PFRCTICING GOLF ON P DPY LIKE THIS! p Q\4..4 L 84
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 168, 171, 172
.ontrol Line tricycle landing gear provides very smooth landings Cessna 06 Modeled after Cessnas largest single-engine plane simple-to-build electric-powered Control Line model makes perfect transition clean quiet world kind power plant U Dave Haught WHAT WOULD say about model costs virtually nothing fly uses no fuel does get oily after flight flies hum neighborhood parking lot Sounds interesting Too good true Just stick around hear story Electrics have invaded Control Line circles looks though stay intrigued pictures CL Electrics different magazine columns brief encounter Electrics Free Flight Scale few years ago did impress weight power unit just too much could get myself add lightweight FF model natural After reading success others having electric-powered CL models decided time give try sol blew off dust settled old Astro power unit charger Cessna 206 Caravan 70 Model Aviation Left Ready take passengers Cessna 206 shows off its boxy lines same lines made appealing simple quick-to-build semiscale model lull-size version real workhorse Above Cessna takes very little room fly probably makes less noise passing cara great combination cant find large secluded place fly Left Lay out motor switch charging jack battery pack prior installation ensure proper fit Right Because no fuel involved almostanything can used totrim model case its plastic tape Contac papertrlmmed shape stuck place back mind good starting model Scale because its simple boxy char acteristics After watching TV special evening its use bush plane Alaska imagination sparked modeling electric power full-size Cessna 206 quite airplane premiered 1983 Paris Air Show largest single-engine Cessna ever produced its 51-ft wingspan Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine craft can carry 14 people comfortably 1000 miles per formance along tricycle gear short takeoff/landing ability right up best bush planes 206 also popular parachute fans around country examples can seen local airfields larger airports used small commuter airlines did take long get Cessna three-view drawing balsa together model construction plans de veloped plane built Only six days went time threeviews until model ready flight Construction kept very simple lightbut rugged would have fly what thought would higher wing December 1986 71 Left Note cooling holes motor batteries must get full battery life Control outlines made thin strips black tape Right authors original used hatch quick access inner parts Everything kept simple light strong Cessna drinks deeplyoff car batteryvia its charger Newtechnology notonly makes Electrics competitive phases hobby gives own advantages Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 I/BSO LA IN SFINRI/40Z TIP WEIGHT L4SHT TIPS II IIIIIII ____________I Sill671T911 IIIIIIII IIIIII ii Liu 4 RIBS IA Sm ____MARE S OF EACH -tr ii -41- 5AII~LIL24TIMEBIt711Bi~I311_211_-4 I Ii IIIIIiii 1I IIItI III kII~~~11~ TOP-I/SS SHT BOTTOM-LITR SNTI/I6ItW 1A6 PLY BC MGI*IT VB HARDSWITCHCHARGING PLUG SAMIRICH SEW LG c Hi MOTOR____ 1/16 MW ate SOLDER jI/IRPLT B N PROP 8 ASTRO OS MOTOR 0 I 2 3/32 SHT HINGES HORN E I/TIN SHT r Ii 1/4 ___NYLON HORN \1/16 SHEET SIDES TOP B BOTTOM PLUGCOOLING AIRCODUNG AIR EXIT HOLES 3456 GIA WHEELS Th aiectri ~fla 20e ELECTRIC CONTROL LINE SPORT SCALE BY DAVID HAUBIT Electric Cessna weighs just 10 oz ready fly loading standard glow-engine model depending tricycle gear help out Looking back fears model being too heavy unfounded Lets eet started first thino Clean simple designs like Cessna 206 snap model Keep hinges free glue paint smooth in-flight operation balanced elevator quite effective obtain electric motor system intend use available days offer different features model pictures adequately pow ered Astro 02 unit purchased FF use years ago want spunk up flight 206 might try Continued page 168 Just flip switch youre off Switch forward power switch back bat tery charging Keeping things simple helps make flying day hassle-free safe 72 Model Aviation nylon prop will save money over wood variety use 10-6 has plenty flywheel effect help start engine prop gear also help ricochet off ground during matches object keep cost per mach low life-expectancy model high areas noise still problem VooDoo/Fox combination Ive mentioned before would give little performance whereas full-bodied model would give better protection muffler would balance better has ability use stooge launching Flying style would also need modiing Stealth Combat wont fun other variety practically match ends midair suggestion would start off slowly doing wingovers playing leapfrog using other simple maneuvers Stand right next opponent dont run around flap arms use wrist-action flying youll able fly consecutive loops around oppo nents lines getting tied up style looked impressive during diesel days Europe theyd 20 consecutive insides followed same number outsides keep lines clear running 100-yard dash around circle wildly waving arms around thereby snagging opponents lines lockingthem together during tangle ever formal contest using such models flying style think adopting Cartier Five-Round System would best bet Everyone flies least five rounds points matches added together highest combined score placing first such mellow models pilots tuned fun might possible pilot fly 10 matches day C artier System sit down day after two mid-airs both pilots Out completely either model cut away may very harsh rules banzai-type flying has strongly discouraged event will just another 70-mph-midair meet Ive very little experience muffled Combat engines others flying mufflers have good engine suggest please let know about can make smart purchases start Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 69 leasing line slider could also use flexible line pushrod-and-bellcrank arrange ment connected tail hook lines would released tail hook falls essential once line guide released must immediately move fully aft stay common method achiev ing effect use rubberband move line guide also possible use drag lines accomplish same thing bellcrank position must well aft center gravity method work reliably combination bellcrank mounted balance point free-sliding line guide out spring move aft will result line guide moves back forth flight potentially serious control problems result Some models oscillate rather badly low speed Smooth application power can help prevent te oscillations starting getting proper combination lead-out position outboard wing tip weight particular model can significantly reduce tendency general terms models improve line sweep increases Also models improve tip weight increased may because seems logical solution first thing people try Some models have im proved opposite corrections adjustable tip weight lead-out stops appropriate Increases line sweep usually require less tip weight satisfactory low speed flight New address Ive settled new home although spend time deployed unit Malmstrom Air Force Base MT time read should home modeling gear unpacked able answer mail Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworth AEB SD 57706 Cessna 206 Continued page 72 Astro 035 think 02 035 have same outside diameter 035 being bit longer will need good charger Either use recommended charger motor some research find com patible Electrics fun simple use clean need pay careful attention Continued page 171 KOBBYHIOEAWAYHOBBYHItIEAWAyHOB8YKIDEAWAYHOBByIIIOEAWAY 22 long [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] A, span 1e CONCORDE gshot glider kit PP S_ FAMOUS BRITISH DIESELS LOG-DIESEL HANDBOOK pp HOBBY HIDEWAYDELAVANIL 244-7389 61734 0 HaBeYHiDEAwAyHOeByelDEawayHOsByeiDEAwayyessynlaEAw 168 Model Aviation PRESENTING FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINE CUT PARTS DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 PUZZLED CALL MATT No time build Mitt hill hove time. mad know 1 Complete Call 9am -8pm lEST 2 Semi-Assembled609-395-1672 ready cover sanded Mitts Model Building PS lox W 1 Stockton DrIve Cranhury NJ 63512 Rate cards available free Send SASE 4-1/8x 9-1/2 else build Curs Boots RON CHIDGEYS TIGER TAIL 4 805 sq Basic Kit tile Pihil. F.. F. C. S Ply SCIShIC diecy tram CAJUN RIG PRODUCTS toir Lafayette LA urn 318 232-7MG Control Line Handle IDEAL FOR SPORT AND y~N9OM PETITION K Congratulations CL Champion Users Pro-Grip-- STAINLESS STEEL CABLE 175 LB TEST RSS CLAMP FOR E ADJUSTMENT p Hi-Tech Design ComfortableCompact Engineered Long Life HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM ALLOY Sensitivity Control Line Spacing Manufactured Sagan Industries Inc 36-14 35th St LIC NY 11106 Dealer Inquiries Welcome charging process ensure safety long life battery motor used medium-light balsa throughout models construction minimum weight Watch strength balsa use tail assemblies prevent warps fluttering areas should built balsa bit firmer side Fuselage best place start Study plans taking note cooling air holes fuselage bottom Both intake exit holes needed cooling battery motor Cut out fuselage formers label Cut fuselage sides medium-hard 1/16 sheet Try match two sheets firmness grain Begin gluing E fuselage formers place taking time assure fuse lage kept square glue has dried three formers pull tail together add Formers F-H Note notches formers pushrod pass through drying laminate nose block three layers -in sheet balsa Carefully pull nose together glue nose piece place glue completely dry add Formers B-D offsetting Former B right motor thrust offset offset thrust line may look like too much amount required keep Cessna far end lines flight maintaining tension controls will operate Its time fit power unit Seat motor first should tight fit Formers B fit should too loose try wrapping motor masking tape small drop white glue will hold motor place once fitted until final assembly Wire switch charging jack bat tery pack per instructions came motor wiring diagram shown plans way model wired toggle switch faces forward motor running toggle faces back motor off battery can charged Add floor /32 balsa battery pack rest add rear landing gear strut gussets braces Install switch charging plug right side fuselage shown plans Bend nose gear shape fasten plywood former heavy thread coat epoxy Plank fuselage bottom cross-grain A6 sheet Remem ber put cooling holes Also plank top fuselage made bottom front fuselage between Formers E removable hatch allows adjustments made easily motor can changed another model much trouble Tail surfaces Cut out stabilizer elevator parts Note small balances tips elevators need added trimmed fit clear stabilizer hinged used small nylon hinges pins keep movement free Sand exposed edges rounded contour attach elevator horn Locate glue stabilizer assembly fuselage taking care see alignment both plan view top front view glue drying cut out assemble rudder fm parts Add rudder offset set aside dry Wing builds piece flat building board Cut out bottom skin sheets V16 balsa will have edgeto-edge glue two sheets make wide enough job Pin bottom sheet plan glue pin leading edge main spar place add bellcrank mount wing ribs tip blocks wing strut gussets lead-out tubes place dry unpin wing notch ribs lead-outs pass through Install bellcrank tip weight fit pushrod Make pushrod exit through bottom wing center section shown plans Check control system smooth operation once satisfied sand tip blocks shape sheet top wing 62 balsa dry shape sand wing its finished shape Align wing fuselage glue place Hook up controls elevator horn fin rudder can now added Shape wing struts Fit glue place until after final painting has done Cessna now structurally complete Finishing Since Electrics have fuel-proofed choice finishing material wide open first gave model two coats sanding sealer good sanding after coat sprayed two light coats white acrylic enamel spray can dried fast did add much weight color trim used Contact brand self-adhesive plastic film colored electrical tape both products available hardware stores colors thin striping window details first adhered plastic sheet thick Plexiglas cut desired shapes single-edge razor blade straightedge process takes few minutes produces great results Add wheels propeller Check balance point CG Control Line models docile forward balance point begin flying balance point shown plans Move battery forward rearward necessary Once proper balance point achieved kept battery place foam rubber wedges However made sure room air pass around battery cooling Flight preparation Get ready new flying sensation Pick set steel flying December 1986 171 CHIPMUNK details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write C Full color deluxe catalog -$100 cf- Z IMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 1615 482-6188 lines around 007 dia 25 ft long Models size fly much better metal lines safer well Pick calm day head nearest vacant parking lot Charge battery about halfway give model short trial hop controls seem bit too sensitive move battery ahead bit controls too sluggish move battery back little controls feel right charge battery full up let model roll 206 should roll about quarter circle before will have enough speed rotate Feed some up elevator have fun slight burst power during takeoff motor settles down strong hum rest flight Near end flight power slowly drops Cessna will cruise smooth powered landing Pretty neat huh guess what no oily mess fuss Welcome clean fun world Electric Control Line Next Lets see have DeHavilland Rapide plan looks pretty good won der what twin Electrics will sound like FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 73 same measure 1940 light comes better focus just received mailing John Targos 3229 Dianora Dr Palos Verdes CA 9027 distributes line engines Dunham Engineering England category spark ignitions Dunham produces popular Orwick series engines engines originally ap peared shortly after WW II sought after powerful engine Dunham through John offers Orwick 29 32 64 73 cu sizes Prices run $150 $210 Us addition Orwicks also offer Mechanair 59cc Viking 53cc engines Diesel engines also getting use Old-Timer activity Dunham produces Elfin 249cc Valkyrie 53cc Orwick 29 Oliver Battleaxe Diesel engines normally require much breaking accustomed modem glow engines offer quick-start/launch techniques thermal flying great change pace Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 75 some national notoriety letter Bill confessed over years kept accounting Ramrods small clan built subject l50sq-in version actually Ramrod No 70 Incredible Bill related Ron St Jean admitted far greater number ever built Bill further advised built A/A 250s other size first published June 1956 issue Model Airplane News ordered set fullsized plans made set templates still use original construction article also incorporated chart given dimensions wood sizes three other sizes Ramrod 432 sq 600 750 squares Bills family built competed versions stated 150-size first worked out 1960 saw use 1961 020 Payload event competition fuselage revi sion permitted incorporation re quired one-ounce dummy pilot As late 1981 Bills grandson Bill Coffey Junior Sweepstakes winner US Free Flight Championships Taft CAaided Ramrod 250s being flown Nostalgia Gas events Oh yeah Bill closed saying No 71 will another 150 coming off son Jims workbenchand Ijust saw Bill week ago informed hopes have another 432 readied October 5 Central Indiana Aeromodelers All-Nostalgia Gas Contest Wright Field So apparently will Haught Ramrods yet come Man talk about dedication design 172 Model Aviation 0 PCL WOULD YP LQDK PT THAT NUT OVEP THERE PFRCTICING GOLF ON P DPY LIKE THIS! p Q\4..4 L 84
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 168, 171, 172
.ontrol Line tricycle landing gear provides very smooth landings Cessna 06 Modeled after Cessnas largest single-engine plane simple-to-build electric-powered Control Line model makes perfect transition clean quiet world kind power plant U Dave Haught WHAT WOULD say about model costs virtually nothing fly uses no fuel does get oily after flight flies hum neighborhood parking lot Sounds interesting Too good true Just stick around hear story Electrics have invaded Control Line circles looks though stay intrigued pictures CL Electrics different magazine columns brief encounter Electrics Free Flight Scale few years ago did impress weight power unit just too much could get myself add lightweight FF model natural After reading success others having electric-powered CL models decided time give try sol blew off dust settled old Astro power unit charger Cessna 206 Caravan 70 Model Aviation Left Ready take passengers Cessna 206 shows off its boxy lines same lines made appealing simple quick-to-build semiscale model lull-size version real workhorse Above Cessna takes very little room fly probably makes less noise passing cara great combination cant find large secluded place fly Left Lay out motor switch charging jack battery pack prior installation ensure proper fit Right Because no fuel involved almostanything can used totrim model case its plastic tape Contac papertrlmmed shape stuck place back mind good starting model Scale because its simple boxy char acteristics After watching TV special evening its use bush plane Alaska imagination sparked modeling electric power full-size Cessna 206 quite airplane premiered 1983 Paris Air Show largest single-engine Cessna ever produced its 51-ft wingspan Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine craft can carry 14 people comfortably 1000 miles per formance along tricycle gear short takeoff/landing ability right up best bush planes 206 also popular parachute fans around country examples can seen local airfields larger airports used small commuter airlines did take long get Cessna three-view drawing balsa together model construction plans de veloped plane built Only six days went time threeviews until model ready flight Construction kept very simple lightbut rugged would have fly what thought would higher wing December 1986 71 Left Note cooling holes motor batteries must get full battery life Control outlines made thin strips black tape Right authors original used hatch quick access inner parts Everything kept simple light strong Cessna drinks deeplyoff car batteryvia its charger Newtechnology notonly makes Electrics competitive phases hobby gives own advantages Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 I/BSO LA IN SFINRI/40Z TIP WEIGHT L4SHT TIPS II IIIIIII ____________I Sill671T911 IIIIIIII IIIIII ii Liu 4 RIBS IA Sm ____MARE S OF EACH -tr ii -41- 5AII~LIL24TIMEBIt711Bi~I311_211_-4 I Ii IIIIIiii 1I IIItI III kII~~~11~ TOP-I/SS SHT BOTTOM-LITR SNTI/I6ItW 1A6 PLY BC MGI*IT VB HARDSWITCHCHARGING PLUG SAMIRICH SEW LG c Hi MOTOR____ 1/16 MW ate SOLDER jI/IRPLT B N PROP 8 ASTRO OS MOTOR 0 I 2 3/32 SHT HINGES HORN E I/TIN SHT r Ii 1/4 ___NYLON HORN \1/16 SHEET SIDES TOP B BOTTOM PLUGCOOLING AIRCODUNG AIR EXIT HOLES 3456 GIA WHEELS Th aiectri ~fla 20e ELECTRIC CONTROL LINE SPORT SCALE BY DAVID HAUBIT Electric Cessna weighs just 10 oz ready fly loading standard glow-engine model depending tricycle gear help out Looking back fears model being too heavy unfounded Lets eet started first thino Clean simple designs like Cessna 206 snap model Keep hinges free glue paint smooth in-flight operation balanced elevator quite effective obtain electric motor system intend use available days offer different features model pictures adequately pow ered Astro 02 unit purchased FF use years ago want spunk up flight 206 might try Continued page 168 Just flip switch youre off Switch forward power switch back bat tery charging Keeping things simple helps make flying day hassle-free safe 72 Model Aviation nylon prop will save money over wood variety use 10-6 has plenty flywheel effect help start engine prop gear also help ricochet off ground during matches object keep cost per mach low life-expectancy model high areas noise still problem VooDoo/Fox combination Ive mentioned before would give little performance whereas full-bodied model would give better protection muffler would balance better has ability use stooge launching Flying style would also need modiing Stealth Combat wont fun other variety practically match ends midair suggestion would start off slowly doing wingovers playing leapfrog using other simple maneuvers Stand right next opponent dont run around flap arms use wrist-action flying youll able fly consecutive loops around oppo nents lines getting tied up style looked impressive during diesel days Europe theyd 20 consecutive insides followed same number outsides keep lines clear running 100-yard dash around circle wildly waving arms around thereby snagging opponents lines lockingthem together during tangle ever formal contest using such models flying style think adopting Cartier Five-Round System would best bet Everyone flies least five rounds points matches added together highest combined score placing first such mellow models pilots tuned fun might possible pilot fly 10 matches day C artier System sit down day after two mid-airs both pilots Out completely either model cut away may very harsh rules banzai-type flying has strongly discouraged event will just another 70-mph-midair meet Ive very little experience muffled Combat engines others flying mufflers have good engine suggest please let know about can make smart purchases start Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 69 leasing line slider could also use flexible line pushrod-and-bellcrank arrange ment connected tail hook lines would released tail hook falls essential once line guide released must immediately move fully aft stay common method achiev ing effect use rubberband move line guide also possible use drag lines accomplish same thing bellcrank position must well aft center gravity method work reliably combination bellcrank mounted balance point free-sliding line guide out spring move aft will result line guide moves back forth flight potentially serious control problems result Some models oscillate rather badly low speed Smooth application power can help prevent te oscillations starting getting proper combination lead-out position outboard wing tip weight particular model can significantly reduce tendency general terms models improve line sweep increases Also models improve tip weight increased may because seems logical solution first thing people try Some models have im proved opposite corrections adjustable tip weight lead-out stops appropriate Increases line sweep usually require less tip weight satisfactory low speed flight New address Ive settled new home although spend time deployed unit Malmstrom Air Force Base MT time read should home modeling gear unpacked able answer mail Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworth AEB SD 57706 Cessna 206 Continued page 72 Astro 035 think 02 035 have same outside diameter 035 being bit longer will need good charger Either use recommended charger motor some research find com patible Electrics fun simple use clean need pay careful attention Continued page 171 KOBBYHIOEAWAYHOBBYHItIEAWAyHOB8YKIDEAWAYHOBByIIIOEAWAY 22 long [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] A, span 1e CONCORDE gshot glider kit PP S_ FAMOUS BRITISH DIESELS LOG-DIESEL HANDBOOK pp HOBBY HIDEWAYDELAVANIL 244-7389 61734 0 HaBeYHiDEAwAyHOeByelDEawayHOsByeiDEAwayyessynlaEAw 168 Model Aviation PRESENTING FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINE CUT PARTS DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 PUZZLED CALL MATT No time build Mitt hill hove time. mad know 1 Complete Call 9am -8pm lEST 2 Semi-Assembled609-395-1672 ready cover sanded Mitts Model Building PS lox W 1 Stockton DrIve Cranhury NJ 63512 Rate cards available free Send SASE 4-1/8x 9-1/2 else build Curs Boots RON CHIDGEYS TIGER TAIL 4 805 sq Basic Kit tile Pihil. F.. F. C. S Ply SCIShIC diecy tram CAJUN RIG PRODUCTS toir Lafayette LA urn 318 232-7MG Control Line Handle IDEAL FOR SPORT AND y~N9OM PETITION K Congratulations CL Champion Users Pro-Grip-- STAINLESS STEEL CABLE 175 LB TEST RSS CLAMP FOR E ADJUSTMENT p Hi-Tech Design ComfortableCompact Engineered Long Life HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM ALLOY Sensitivity Control Line Spacing Manufactured Sagan Industries Inc 36-14 35th St LIC NY 11106 Dealer Inquiries Welcome charging process ensure safety long life battery motor used medium-light balsa throughout models construction minimum weight Watch strength balsa use tail assemblies prevent warps fluttering areas should built balsa bit firmer side Fuselage best place start Study plans taking note cooling air holes fuselage bottom Both intake exit holes needed cooling battery motor Cut out fuselage formers label Cut fuselage sides medium-hard 1/16 sheet Try match two sheets firmness grain Begin gluing E fuselage formers place taking time assure fuse lage kept square glue has dried three formers pull tail together add Formers F-H Note notches formers pushrod pass through drying laminate nose block three layers -in sheet balsa Carefully pull nose together glue nose piece place glue completely dry add Formers B-D offsetting Former B right motor thrust offset offset thrust line may look like too much amount required keep Cessna far end lines flight maintaining tension controls will operate Its time fit power unit Seat motor first should tight fit Formers B fit should too loose try wrapping motor masking tape small drop white glue will hold motor place once fitted until final assembly Wire switch charging jack bat tery pack per instructions came motor wiring diagram shown plans way model wired toggle switch faces forward motor running toggle faces back motor off battery can charged Add floor /32 balsa battery pack rest add rear landing gear strut gussets braces Install switch charging plug right side fuselage shown plans Bend nose gear shape fasten plywood former heavy thread coat epoxy Plank fuselage bottom cross-grain A6 sheet Remem ber put cooling holes Also plank top fuselage made bottom front fuselage between Formers E removable hatch allows adjustments made easily motor can changed another model much trouble Tail surfaces Cut out stabilizer elevator parts Note small balances tips elevators need added trimmed fit clear stabilizer hinged used small nylon hinges pins keep movement free Sand exposed edges rounded contour attach elevator horn Locate glue stabilizer assembly fuselage taking care see alignment both plan view top front view glue drying cut out assemble rudder fm parts Add rudder offset set aside dry Wing builds piece flat building board Cut out bottom skin sheets V16 balsa will have edgeto-edge glue two sheets make wide enough job Pin bottom sheet plan glue pin leading edge main spar place add bellcrank mount wing ribs tip blocks wing strut gussets lead-out tubes place dry unpin wing notch ribs lead-outs pass through Install bellcrank tip weight fit pushrod Make pushrod exit through bottom wing center section shown plans Check control system smooth operation once satisfied sand tip blocks shape sheet top wing 62 balsa dry shape sand wing its finished shape Align wing fuselage glue place Hook up controls elevator horn fin rudder can now added Shape wing struts Fit glue place until after final painting has done Cessna now structurally complete Finishing Since Electrics have fuel-proofed choice finishing material wide open first gave model two coats sanding sealer good sanding after coat sprayed two light coats white acrylic enamel spray can dried fast did add much weight color trim used Contact brand self-adhesive plastic film colored electrical tape both products available hardware stores colors thin striping window details first adhered plastic sheet thick Plexiglas cut desired shapes single-edge razor blade straightedge process takes few minutes produces great results Add wheels propeller Check balance point CG Control Line models docile forward balance point begin flying balance point shown plans Move battery forward rearward necessary Once proper balance point achieved kept battery place foam rubber wedges However made sure room air pass around battery cooling Flight preparation Get ready new flying sensation Pick set steel flying December 1986 171 CHIPMUNK details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write C Full color deluxe catalog -$100 cf- Z IMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 1615 482-6188 lines around 007 dia 25 ft long Models size fly much better metal lines safer well Pick calm day head nearest vacant parking lot Charge battery about halfway give model short trial hop controls seem bit too sensitive move battery ahead bit controls too sluggish move battery back little controls feel right charge battery full up let model roll 206 should roll about quarter circle before will have enough speed rotate Feed some up elevator have fun slight burst power during takeoff motor settles down strong hum rest flight Near end flight power slowly drops Cessna will cruise smooth powered landing Pretty neat huh guess what no oily mess fuss Welcome clean fun world Electric Control Line Next Lets see have DeHavilland Rapide plan looks pretty good won der what twin Electrics will sound like FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 73 same measure 1940 light comes better focus just received mailing John Targos 3229 Dianora Dr Palos Verdes CA 9027 distributes line engines Dunham Engineering England category spark ignitions Dunham produces popular Orwick series engines engines originally ap peared shortly after WW II sought after powerful engine Dunham through John offers Orwick 29 32 64 73 cu sizes Prices run $150 $210 Us addition Orwicks also offer Mechanair 59cc Viking 53cc engines Diesel engines also getting use Old-Timer activity Dunham produces Elfin 249cc Valkyrie 53cc Orwick 29 Oliver Battleaxe Diesel engines normally require much breaking accustomed modem glow engines offer quick-start/launch techniques thermal flying great change pace Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 75 some national notoriety letter Bill confessed over years kept accounting Ramrods small clan built subject l50sq-in version actually Ramrod No 70 Incredible Bill related Ron St Jean admitted far greater number ever built Bill further advised built A/A 250s other size first published June 1956 issue Model Airplane News ordered set fullsized plans made set templates still use original construction article also incorporated chart given dimensions wood sizes three other sizes Ramrod 432 sq 600 750 squares Bills family built competed versions stated 150-size first worked out 1960 saw use 1961 020 Payload event competition fuselage revi sion permitted incorporation re quired one-ounce dummy pilot As late 1981 Bills grandson Bill Coffey Junior Sweepstakes winner US Free Flight Championships Taft CAaided Ramrod 250s being flown Nostalgia Gas events Oh yeah Bill closed saying No 71 will another 150 coming off son Jims workbenchand Ijust saw Bill week ago informed hopes have another 432 readied October 5 Central Indiana Aeromodelers All-Nostalgia Gas Contest Wright Field So apparently will Haught Ramrods yet come Man talk about dedication design 172 Model Aviation 0 PCL WOULD YP LQDK PT THAT NUT OVEP THERE PFRCTICING GOLF ON P DPY LIKE THIS! p Q\4..4 L 84
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 168, 171, 172
.ontrol Line tricycle landing gear provides very smooth landings Cessna 06 Modeled after Cessnas largest single-engine plane simple-to-build electric-powered Control Line model makes perfect transition clean quiet world kind power plant U Dave Haught WHAT WOULD say about model costs virtually nothing fly uses no fuel does get oily after flight flies hum neighborhood parking lot Sounds interesting Too good true Just stick around hear story Electrics have invaded Control Line circles looks though stay intrigued pictures CL Electrics different magazine columns brief encounter Electrics Free Flight Scale few years ago did impress weight power unit just too much could get myself add lightweight FF model natural After reading success others having electric-powered CL models decided time give try sol blew off dust settled old Astro power unit charger Cessna 206 Caravan 70 Model Aviation Left Ready take passengers Cessna 206 shows off its boxy lines same lines made appealing simple quick-to-build semiscale model lull-size version real workhorse Above Cessna takes very little room fly probably makes less noise passing cara great combination cant find large secluded place fly Left Lay out motor switch charging jack battery pack prior installation ensure proper fit Right Because no fuel involved almostanything can used totrim model case its plastic tape Contac papertrlmmed shape stuck place back mind good starting model Scale because its simple boxy char acteristics After watching TV special evening its use bush plane Alaska imagination sparked modeling electric power full-size Cessna 206 quite airplane premiered 1983 Paris Air Show largest single-engine Cessna ever produced its 51-ft wingspan Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine craft can carry 14 people comfortably 1000 miles per formance along tricycle gear short takeoff/landing ability right up best bush planes 206 also popular parachute fans around country examples can seen local airfields larger airports used small commuter airlines did take long get Cessna three-view drawing balsa together model construction plans de veloped plane built Only six days went time threeviews until model ready flight Construction kept very simple lightbut rugged would have fly what thought would higher wing December 1986 71 Left Note cooling holes motor batteries must get full battery life Control outlines made thin strips black tape Right authors original used hatch quick access inner parts Everything kept simple light strong Cessna drinks deeplyoff car batteryvia its charger Newtechnology notonly makes Electrics competitive phases hobby gives own advantages Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 I/BSO LA IN SFINRI/40Z TIP WEIGHT L4SHT TIPS II IIIIIII ____________I Sill671T911 IIIIIIII IIIIII ii Liu 4 RIBS IA Sm ____MARE S OF EACH -tr ii -41- 5AII~LIL24TIMEBIt711Bi~I311_211_-4 I Ii IIIIIiii 1I IIItI III kII~~~11~ TOP-I/SS SHT BOTTOM-LITR SNTI/I6ItW 1A6 PLY BC MGI*IT VB HARDSWITCHCHARGING PLUG SAMIRICH SEW LG c Hi MOTOR____ 1/16 MW ate SOLDER jI/IRPLT B N PROP 8 ASTRO OS MOTOR 0 I 2 3/32 SHT HINGES HORN E I/TIN SHT r Ii 1/4 ___NYLON HORN \1/16 SHEET SIDES TOP B BOTTOM PLUGCOOLING AIRCODUNG AIR EXIT HOLES 3456 GIA WHEELS Th aiectri ~fla 20e ELECTRIC CONTROL LINE SPORT SCALE BY DAVID HAUBIT Electric Cessna weighs just 10 oz ready fly loading standard glow-engine model depending tricycle gear help out Looking back fears model being too heavy unfounded Lets eet started first thino Clean simple designs like Cessna 206 snap model Keep hinges free glue paint smooth in-flight operation balanced elevator quite effective obtain electric motor system intend use available days offer different features model pictures adequately pow ered Astro 02 unit purchased FF use years ago want spunk up flight 206 might try Continued page 168 Just flip switch youre off Switch forward power switch back bat tery charging Keeping things simple helps make flying day hassle-free safe 72 Model Aviation nylon prop will save money over wood variety use 10-6 has plenty flywheel effect help start engine prop gear also help ricochet off ground during matches object keep cost per mach low life-expectancy model high areas noise still problem VooDoo/Fox combination Ive mentioned before would give little performance whereas full-bodied model would give better protection muffler would balance better has ability use stooge launching Flying style would also need modiing Stealth Combat wont fun other variety practically match ends midair suggestion would start off slowly doing wingovers playing leapfrog using other simple maneuvers Stand right next opponent dont run around flap arms use wrist-action flying youll able fly consecutive loops around oppo nents lines getting tied up style looked impressive during diesel days Europe theyd 20 consecutive insides followed same number outsides keep lines clear running 100-yard dash around circle wildly waving arms around thereby snagging opponents lines lockingthem together during tangle ever formal contest using such models flying style think adopting Cartier Five-Round System would best bet Everyone flies least five rounds points matches added together highest combined score placing first such mellow models pilots tuned fun might possible pilot fly 10 matches day C artier System sit down day after two mid-airs both pilots Out completely either model cut away may very harsh rules banzai-type flying has strongly discouraged event will just another 70-mph-midair meet Ive very little experience muffled Combat engines others flying mufflers have good engine suggest please let know about can make smart purchases start Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 69 leasing line slider could also use flexible line pushrod-and-bellcrank arrange ment connected tail hook lines would released tail hook falls essential once line guide released must immediately move fully aft stay common method achiev ing effect use rubberband move line guide also possible use drag lines accomplish same thing bellcrank position must well aft center gravity method work reliably combination bellcrank mounted balance point free-sliding line guide out spring move aft will result line guide moves back forth flight potentially serious control problems result Some models oscillate rather badly low speed Smooth application power can help prevent te oscillations starting getting proper combination lead-out position outboard wing tip weight particular model can significantly reduce tendency general terms models improve line sweep increases Also models improve tip weight increased may because seems logical solution first thing people try Some models have im proved opposite corrections adjustable tip weight lead-out stops appropriate Increases line sweep usually require less tip weight satisfactory low speed flight New address Ive settled new home although spend time deployed unit Malmstrom Air Force Base MT time read should home modeling gear unpacked able answer mail Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworth AEB SD 57706 Cessna 206 Continued page 72 Astro 035 think 02 035 have same outside diameter 035 being bit longer will need good charger Either use recommended charger motor some research find com patible Electrics fun simple use clean need pay careful attention Continued page 171 KOBBYHIOEAWAYHOBBYHItIEAWAyHOB8YKIDEAWAYHOBByIIIOEAWAY 22 long [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] A, span 1e CONCORDE gshot glider kit PP S_ FAMOUS BRITISH DIESELS LOG-DIESEL HANDBOOK pp HOBBY HIDEWAYDELAVANIL 244-7389 61734 0 HaBeYHiDEAwAyHOeByelDEawayHOsByeiDEAwayyessynlaEAw 168 Model Aviation PRESENTING FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINE CUT PARTS DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 PUZZLED CALL MATT No time build Mitt hill hove time. mad know 1 Complete Call 9am -8pm lEST 2 Semi-Assembled609-395-1672 ready cover sanded Mitts Model Building PS lox W 1 Stockton DrIve Cranhury NJ 63512 Rate cards available free Send SASE 4-1/8x 9-1/2 else build Curs Boots RON CHIDGEYS TIGER TAIL 4 805 sq Basic Kit tile Pihil. F.. F. C. S Ply SCIShIC diecy tram CAJUN RIG PRODUCTS toir Lafayette LA urn 318 232-7MG Control Line Handle IDEAL FOR SPORT AND y~N9OM PETITION K Congratulations CL Champion Users Pro-Grip-- STAINLESS STEEL CABLE 175 LB TEST RSS CLAMP FOR E ADJUSTMENT p Hi-Tech Design ComfortableCompact Engineered Long Life HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM ALLOY Sensitivity Control Line Spacing Manufactured Sagan Industries Inc 36-14 35th St LIC NY 11106 Dealer Inquiries Welcome charging process ensure safety long life battery motor used medium-light balsa throughout models construction minimum weight Watch strength balsa use tail assemblies prevent warps fluttering areas should built balsa bit firmer side Fuselage best place start Study plans taking note cooling air holes fuselage bottom Both intake exit holes needed cooling battery motor Cut out fuselage formers label Cut fuselage sides medium-hard 1/16 sheet Try match two sheets firmness grain Begin gluing E fuselage formers place taking time assure fuse lage kept square glue has dried three formers pull tail together add Formers F-H Note notches formers pushrod pass through drying laminate nose block three layers -in sheet balsa Carefully pull nose together glue nose piece place glue completely dry add Formers B-D offsetting Former B right motor thrust offset offset thrust line may look like too much amount required keep Cessna far end lines flight maintaining tension controls will operate Its time fit power unit Seat motor first should tight fit Formers B fit should too loose try wrapping motor masking tape small drop white glue will hold motor place once fitted until final assembly Wire switch charging jack bat tery pack per instructions came motor wiring diagram shown plans way model wired toggle switch faces forward motor running toggle faces back motor off battery can charged Add floor /32 balsa battery pack rest add rear landing gear strut gussets braces Install switch charging plug right side fuselage shown plans Bend nose gear shape fasten plywood former heavy thread coat epoxy Plank fuselage bottom cross-grain A6 sheet Remem ber put cooling holes Also plank top fuselage made bottom front fuselage between Formers E removable hatch allows adjustments made easily motor can changed another model much trouble Tail surfaces Cut out stabilizer elevator parts Note small balances tips elevators need added trimmed fit clear stabilizer hinged used small nylon hinges pins keep movement free Sand exposed edges rounded contour attach elevator horn Locate glue stabilizer assembly fuselage taking care see alignment both plan view top front view glue drying cut out assemble rudder fm parts Add rudder offset set aside dry Wing builds piece flat building board Cut out bottom skin sheets V16 balsa will have edgeto-edge glue two sheets make wide enough job Pin bottom sheet plan glue pin leading edge main spar place add bellcrank mount wing ribs tip blocks wing strut gussets lead-out tubes place dry unpin wing notch ribs lead-outs pass through Install bellcrank tip weight fit pushrod Make pushrod exit through bottom wing center section shown plans Check control system smooth operation once satisfied sand tip blocks shape sheet top wing 62 balsa dry shape sand wing its finished shape Align wing fuselage glue place Hook up controls elevator horn fin rudder can now added Shape wing struts Fit glue place until after final painting has done Cessna now structurally complete Finishing Since Electrics have fuel-proofed choice finishing material wide open first gave model two coats sanding sealer good sanding after coat sprayed two light coats white acrylic enamel spray can dried fast did add much weight color trim used Contact brand self-adhesive plastic film colored electrical tape both products available hardware stores colors thin striping window details first adhered plastic sheet thick Plexiglas cut desired shapes single-edge razor blade straightedge process takes few minutes produces great results Add wheels propeller Check balance point CG Control Line models docile forward balance point begin flying balance point shown plans Move battery forward rearward necessary Once proper balance point achieved kept battery place foam rubber wedges However made sure room air pass around battery cooling Flight preparation Get ready new flying sensation Pick set steel flying December 1986 171 CHIPMUNK details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write C Full color deluxe catalog -$100 cf- Z IMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 1615 482-6188 lines around 007 dia 25 ft long Models size fly much better metal lines safer well Pick calm day head nearest vacant parking lot Charge battery about halfway give model short trial hop controls seem bit too sensitive move battery ahead bit controls too sluggish move battery back little controls feel right charge battery full up let model roll 206 should roll about quarter circle before will have enough speed rotate Feed some up elevator have fun slight burst power during takeoff motor settles down strong hum rest flight Near end flight power slowly drops Cessna will cruise smooth powered landing Pretty neat huh guess what no oily mess fuss Welcome clean fun world Electric Control Line Next Lets see have DeHavilland Rapide plan looks pretty good won der what twin Electrics will sound like FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 73 same measure 1940 light comes better focus just received mailing John Targos 3229 Dianora Dr Palos Verdes CA 9027 distributes line engines Dunham Engineering England category spark ignitions Dunham produces popular Orwick series engines engines originally ap peared shortly after WW II sought after powerful engine Dunham through John offers Orwick 29 32 64 73 cu sizes Prices run $150 $210 Us addition Orwicks also offer Mechanair 59cc Viking 53cc engines Diesel engines also getting use Old-Timer activity Dunham produces Elfin 249cc Valkyrie 53cc Orwick 29 Oliver Battleaxe Diesel engines normally require much breaking accustomed modem glow engines offer quick-start/launch techniques thermal flying great change pace Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 75 some national notoriety letter Bill confessed over years kept accounting Ramrods small clan built subject l50sq-in version actually Ramrod No 70 Incredible Bill related Ron St Jean admitted far greater number ever built Bill further advised built A/A 250s other size first published June 1956 issue Model Airplane News ordered set fullsized plans made set templates still use original construction article also incorporated chart given dimensions wood sizes three other sizes Ramrod 432 sq 600 750 squares Bills family built competed versions stated 150-size first worked out 1960 saw use 1961 020 Payload event competition fuselage revi sion permitted incorporation re quired one-ounce dummy pilot As late 1981 Bills grandson Bill Coffey Junior Sweepstakes winner US Free Flight Championships Taft CAaided Ramrod 250s being flown Nostalgia Gas events Oh yeah Bill closed saying No 71 will another 150 coming off son Jims workbenchand Ijust saw Bill week ago informed hopes have another 432 readied October 5 Central Indiana Aeromodelers All-Nostalgia Gas Contest Wright Field So apparently will Haught Ramrods yet come Man talk about dedication design 172 Model Aviation 0 PCL WOULD YP LQDK PT THAT NUT OVEP THERE PFRCTICING GOLF ON P DPY LIKE THIS! p Q\4..4 L 84
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 168, 171, 172
.ontrol Line tricycle landing gear provides very smooth landings Cessna 06 Modeled after Cessnas largest single-engine plane simple-to-build electric-powered Control Line model makes perfect transition clean quiet world kind power plant U Dave Haught WHAT WOULD say about model costs virtually nothing fly uses no fuel does get oily after flight flies hum neighborhood parking lot Sounds interesting Too good true Just stick around hear story Electrics have invaded Control Line circles looks though stay intrigued pictures CL Electrics different magazine columns brief encounter Electrics Free Flight Scale few years ago did impress weight power unit just too much could get myself add lightweight FF model natural After reading success others having electric-powered CL models decided time give try sol blew off dust settled old Astro power unit charger Cessna 206 Caravan 70 Model Aviation Left Ready take passengers Cessna 206 shows off its boxy lines same lines made appealing simple quick-to-build semiscale model lull-size version real workhorse Above Cessna takes very little room fly probably makes less noise passing cara great combination cant find large secluded place fly Left Lay out motor switch charging jack battery pack prior installation ensure proper fit Right Because no fuel involved almostanything can used totrim model case its plastic tape Contac papertrlmmed shape stuck place back mind good starting model Scale because its simple boxy char acteristics After watching TV special evening its use bush plane Alaska imagination sparked modeling electric power full-size Cessna 206 quite airplane premiered 1983 Paris Air Show largest single-engine Cessna ever produced its 51-ft wingspan Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine craft can carry 14 people comfortably 1000 miles per formance along tricycle gear short takeoff/landing ability right up best bush planes 206 also popular parachute fans around country examples can seen local airfields larger airports used small commuter airlines did take long get Cessna three-view drawing balsa together model construction plans de veloped plane built Only six days went time threeviews until model ready flight Construction kept very simple lightbut rugged would have fly what thought would higher wing December 1986 71 Left Note cooling holes motor batteries must get full battery life Control outlines made thin strips black tape Right authors original used hatch quick access inner parts Everything kept simple light strong Cessna drinks deeplyoff car batteryvia its charger Newtechnology notonly makes Electrics competitive phases hobby gives own advantages Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 I/BSO LA IN SFINRI/40Z TIP WEIGHT L4SHT TIPS II IIIIIII ____________I Sill671T911 IIIIIIII IIIIII ii Liu 4 RIBS IA Sm ____MARE S OF EACH -tr ii -41- 5AII~LIL24TIMEBIt711Bi~I311_211_-4 I Ii IIIIIiii 1I IIItI III kII~~~11~ TOP-I/SS SHT BOTTOM-LITR SNTI/I6ItW 1A6 PLY BC MGI*IT VB HARDSWITCHCHARGING PLUG SAMIRICH SEW LG c Hi MOTOR____ 1/16 MW ate SOLDER jI/IRPLT B N PROP 8 ASTRO OS MOTOR 0 I 2 3/32 SHT HINGES HORN E I/TIN SHT r Ii 1/4 ___NYLON HORN \1/16 SHEET SIDES TOP B BOTTOM PLUGCOOLING AIRCODUNG AIR EXIT HOLES 3456 GIA WHEELS Th aiectri ~fla 20e ELECTRIC CONTROL LINE SPORT SCALE BY DAVID HAUBIT Electric Cessna weighs just 10 oz ready fly loading standard glow-engine model depending tricycle gear help out Looking back fears model being too heavy unfounded Lets eet started first thino Clean simple designs like Cessna 206 snap model Keep hinges free glue paint smooth in-flight operation balanced elevator quite effective obtain electric motor system intend use available days offer different features model pictures adequately pow ered Astro 02 unit purchased FF use years ago want spunk up flight 206 might try Continued page 168 Just flip switch youre off Switch forward power switch back bat tery charging Keeping things simple helps make flying day hassle-free safe 72 Model Aviation nylon prop will save money over wood variety use 10-6 has plenty flywheel effect help start engine prop gear also help ricochet off ground during matches object keep cost per mach low life-expectancy model high areas noise still problem VooDoo/Fox combination Ive mentioned before would give little performance whereas full-bodied model would give better protection muffler would balance better has ability use stooge launching Flying style would also need modiing Stealth Combat wont fun other variety practically match ends midair suggestion would start off slowly doing wingovers playing leapfrog using other simple maneuvers Stand right next opponent dont run around flap arms use wrist-action flying youll able fly consecutive loops around oppo nents lines getting tied up style looked impressive during diesel days Europe theyd 20 consecutive insides followed same number outsides keep lines clear running 100-yard dash around circle wildly waving arms around thereby snagging opponents lines lockingthem together during tangle ever formal contest using such models flying style think adopting Cartier Five-Round System would best bet Everyone flies least five rounds points matches added together highest combined score placing first such mellow models pilots tuned fun might possible pilot fly 10 matches day C artier System sit down day after two mid-airs both pilots Out completely either model cut away may very harsh rules banzai-type flying has strongly discouraged event will just another 70-mph-midair meet Ive very little experience muffled Combat engines others flying mufflers have good engine suggest please let know about can make smart purchases start Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 69 leasing line slider could also use flexible line pushrod-and-bellcrank arrange ment connected tail hook lines would released tail hook falls essential once line guide released must immediately move fully aft stay common method achiev ing effect use rubberband move line guide also possible use drag lines accomplish same thing bellcrank position must well aft center gravity method work reliably combination bellcrank mounted balance point free-sliding line guide out spring move aft will result line guide moves back forth flight potentially serious control problems result Some models oscillate rather badly low speed Smooth application power can help prevent te oscillations starting getting proper combination lead-out position outboard wing tip weight particular model can significantly reduce tendency general terms models improve line sweep increases Also models improve tip weight increased may because seems logical solution first thing people try Some models have im proved opposite corrections adjustable tip weight lead-out stops appropriate Increases line sweep usually require less tip weight satisfactory low speed flight New address Ive settled new home although spend time deployed unit Malmstrom Air Force Base MT time read should home modeling gear unpacked able answer mail Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworth AEB SD 57706 Cessna 206 Continued page 72 Astro 035 think 02 035 have same outside diameter 035 being bit longer will need good charger Either use recommended charger motor some research find com patible Electrics fun simple use clean need pay careful attention Continued page 171 KOBBYHIOEAWAYHOBBYHItIEAWAyHOB8YKIDEAWAYHOBByIIIOEAWAY 22 long [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] A, span 1e CONCORDE gshot glider kit PP S_ FAMOUS BRITISH DIESELS LOG-DIESEL HANDBOOK pp HOBBY HIDEWAYDELAVANIL 244-7389 61734 0 HaBeYHiDEAwAyHOeByelDEawayHOsByeiDEAwayyessynlaEAw 168 Model Aviation PRESENTING FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINE CUT PARTS DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 PUZZLED CALL MATT No time build Mitt hill hove time. mad know 1 Complete Call 9am -8pm lEST 2 Semi-Assembled609-395-1672 ready cover sanded Mitts Model Building PS lox W 1 Stockton DrIve Cranhury NJ 63512 Rate cards available free Send SASE 4-1/8x 9-1/2 else build Curs Boots RON CHIDGEYS TIGER TAIL 4 805 sq Basic Kit tile Pihil. F.. F. C. S Ply SCIShIC diecy tram CAJUN RIG PRODUCTS toir Lafayette LA urn 318 232-7MG Control Line Handle IDEAL FOR SPORT AND y~N9OM PETITION K Congratulations CL Champion Users Pro-Grip-- STAINLESS STEEL CABLE 175 LB TEST RSS CLAMP FOR E ADJUSTMENT p Hi-Tech Design ComfortableCompact Engineered Long Life HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM ALLOY Sensitivity Control Line Spacing Manufactured Sagan Industries Inc 36-14 35th St LIC NY 11106 Dealer Inquiries Welcome charging process ensure safety long life battery motor used medium-light balsa throughout models construction minimum weight Watch strength balsa use tail assemblies prevent warps fluttering areas should built balsa bit firmer side Fuselage best place start Study plans taking note cooling air holes fuselage bottom Both intake exit holes needed cooling battery motor Cut out fuselage formers label Cut fuselage sides medium-hard 1/16 sheet Try match two sheets firmness grain Begin gluing E fuselage formers place taking time assure fuse lage kept square glue has dried three formers pull tail together add Formers F-H Note notches formers pushrod pass through drying laminate nose block three layers -in sheet balsa Carefully pull nose together glue nose piece place glue completely dry add Formers B-D offsetting Former B right motor thrust offset offset thrust line may look like too much amount required keep Cessna far end lines flight maintaining tension controls will operate Its time fit power unit Seat motor first should tight fit Formers B fit should too loose try wrapping motor masking tape small drop white glue will hold motor place once fitted until final assembly Wire switch charging jack bat tery pack per instructions came motor wiring diagram shown plans way model wired toggle switch faces forward motor running toggle faces back motor off battery can charged Add floor /32 balsa battery pack rest add rear landing gear strut gussets braces Install switch charging plug right side fuselage shown plans Bend nose gear shape fasten plywood former heavy thread coat epoxy Plank fuselage bottom cross-grain A6 sheet Remem ber put cooling holes Also plank top fuselage made bottom front fuselage between Formers E removable hatch allows adjustments made easily motor can changed another model much trouble Tail surfaces Cut out stabilizer elevator parts Note small balances tips elevators need added trimmed fit clear stabilizer hinged used small nylon hinges pins keep movement free Sand exposed edges rounded contour attach elevator horn Locate glue stabilizer assembly fuselage taking care see alignment both plan view top front view glue drying cut out assemble rudder fm parts Add rudder offset set aside dry Wing builds piece flat building board Cut out bottom skin sheets V16 balsa will have edgeto-edge glue two sheets make wide enough job Pin bottom sheet plan glue pin leading edge main spar place add bellcrank mount wing ribs tip blocks wing strut gussets lead-out tubes place dry unpin wing notch ribs lead-outs pass through Install bellcrank tip weight fit pushrod Make pushrod exit through bottom wing center section shown plans Check control system smooth operation once satisfied sand tip blocks shape sheet top wing 62 balsa dry shape sand wing its finished shape Align wing fuselage glue place Hook up controls elevator horn fin rudder can now added Shape wing struts Fit glue place until after final painting has done Cessna now structurally complete Finishing Since Electrics have fuel-proofed choice finishing material wide open first gave model two coats sanding sealer good sanding after coat sprayed two light coats white acrylic enamel spray can dried fast did add much weight color trim used Contact brand self-adhesive plastic film colored electrical tape both products available hardware stores colors thin striping window details first adhered plastic sheet thick Plexiglas cut desired shapes single-edge razor blade straightedge process takes few minutes produces great results Add wheels propeller Check balance point CG Control Line models docile forward balance point begin flying balance point shown plans Move battery forward rearward necessary Once proper balance point achieved kept battery place foam rubber wedges However made sure room air pass around battery cooling Flight preparation Get ready new flying sensation Pick set steel flying December 1986 171 CHIPMUNK details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write C Full color deluxe catalog -$100 cf- Z IMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 1615 482-6188 lines around 007 dia 25 ft long Models size fly much better metal lines safer well Pick calm day head nearest vacant parking lot Charge battery about halfway give model short trial hop controls seem bit too sensitive move battery ahead bit controls too sluggish move battery back little controls feel right charge battery full up let model roll 206 should roll about quarter circle before will have enough speed rotate Feed some up elevator have fun slight burst power during takeoff motor settles down strong hum rest flight Near end flight power slowly drops Cessna will cruise smooth powered landing Pretty neat huh guess what no oily mess fuss Welcome clean fun world Electric Control Line Next Lets see have DeHavilland Rapide plan looks pretty good won der what twin Electrics will sound like FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 73 same measure 1940 light comes better focus just received mailing John Targos 3229 Dianora Dr Palos Verdes CA 9027 distributes line engines Dunham Engineering England category spark ignitions Dunham produces popular Orwick series engines engines originally ap peared shortly after WW II sought after powerful engine Dunham through John offers Orwick 29 32 64 73 cu sizes Prices run $150 $210 Us addition Orwicks also offer Mechanair 59cc Viking 53cc engines Diesel engines also getting use Old-Timer activity Dunham produces Elfin 249cc Valkyrie 53cc Orwick 29 Oliver Battleaxe Diesel engines normally require much breaking accustomed modem glow engines offer quick-start/launch techniques thermal flying great change pace Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 75 some national notoriety letter Bill confessed over years kept accounting Ramrods small clan built subject l50sq-in version actually Ramrod No 70 Incredible Bill related Ron St Jean admitted far greater number ever built Bill further advised built A/A 250s other size first published June 1956 issue Model Airplane News ordered set fullsized plans made set templates still use original construction article also incorporated chart given dimensions wood sizes three other sizes Ramrod 432 sq 600 750 squares Bills family built competed versions stated 150-size first worked out 1960 saw use 1961 020 Payload event competition fuselage revi sion permitted incorporation re quired one-ounce dummy pilot As late 1981 Bills grandson Bill Coffey Junior Sweepstakes winner US Free Flight Championships Taft CAaided Ramrod 250s being flown Nostalgia Gas events Oh yeah Bill closed saying No 71 will another 150 coming off son Jims workbenchand Ijust saw Bill week ago informed hopes have another 432 readied October 5 Central Indiana Aeromodelers All-Nostalgia Gas Contest Wright Field So apparently will Haught Ramrods yet come Man talk about dedication design 172 Model Aviation 0 PCL WOULD YP LQDK PT THAT NUT OVEP THERE PFRCTICING GOLF ON P DPY LIKE THIS! p Q\4..4 L 84
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 168, 171, 172
.ontrol Line tricycle landing gear provides very smooth landings Cessna 06 Modeled after Cessnas largest single-engine plane simple-to-build electric-powered Control Line model makes perfect transition clean quiet world kind power plant U Dave Haught WHAT WOULD say about model costs virtually nothing fly uses no fuel does get oily after flight flies hum neighborhood parking lot Sounds interesting Too good true Just stick around hear story Electrics have invaded Control Line circles looks though stay intrigued pictures CL Electrics different magazine columns brief encounter Electrics Free Flight Scale few years ago did impress weight power unit just too much could get myself add lightweight FF model natural After reading success others having electric-powered CL models decided time give try sol blew off dust settled old Astro power unit charger Cessna 206 Caravan 70 Model Aviation Left Ready take passengers Cessna 206 shows off its boxy lines same lines made appealing simple quick-to-build semiscale model lull-size version real workhorse Above Cessna takes very little room fly probably makes less noise passing cara great combination cant find large secluded place fly Left Lay out motor switch charging jack battery pack prior installation ensure proper fit Right Because no fuel involved almostanything can used totrim model case its plastic tape Contac papertrlmmed shape stuck place back mind good starting model Scale because its simple boxy char acteristics After watching TV special evening its use bush plane Alaska imagination sparked modeling electric power full-size Cessna 206 quite airplane premiered 1983 Paris Air Show largest single-engine Cessna ever produced its 51-ft wingspan Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine craft can carry 14 people comfortably 1000 miles per formance along tricycle gear short takeoff/landing ability right up best bush planes 206 also popular parachute fans around country examples can seen local airfields larger airports used small commuter airlines did take long get Cessna three-view drawing balsa together model construction plans de veloped plane built Only six days went time threeviews until model ready flight Construction kept very simple lightbut rugged would have fly what thought would higher wing December 1986 71 Left Note cooling holes motor batteries must get full battery life Control outlines made thin strips black tape Right authors original used hatch quick access inner parts Everything kept simple light strong Cessna drinks deeplyoff car batteryvia its charger Newtechnology notonly makes Electrics competitive phases hobby gives own advantages Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 I/BSO LA IN SFINRI/40Z TIP WEIGHT L4SHT TIPS II IIIIIII ____________I Sill671T911 IIIIIIII IIIIII ii Liu 4 RIBS IA Sm ____MARE S OF EACH -tr ii -41- 5AII~LIL24TIMEBIt711Bi~I311_211_-4 I Ii IIIIIiii 1I IIItI III kII~~~11~ TOP-I/SS SHT BOTTOM-LITR SNTI/I6ItW 1A6 PLY BC MGI*IT VB HARDSWITCHCHARGING PLUG SAMIRICH SEW LG c Hi MOTOR____ 1/16 MW ate SOLDER jI/IRPLT B N PROP 8 ASTRO OS MOTOR 0 I 2 3/32 SHT HINGES HORN E I/TIN SHT r Ii 1/4 ___NYLON HORN \1/16 SHEET SIDES TOP B BOTTOM PLUGCOOLING AIRCODUNG AIR EXIT HOLES 3456 GIA WHEELS Th aiectri ~fla 20e ELECTRIC CONTROL LINE SPORT SCALE BY DAVID HAUBIT Electric Cessna weighs just 10 oz ready fly loading standard glow-engine model depending tricycle gear help out Looking back fears model being too heavy unfounded Lets eet started first thino Clean simple designs like Cessna 206 snap model Keep hinges free glue paint smooth in-flight operation balanced elevator quite effective obtain electric motor system intend use available days offer different features model pictures adequately pow ered Astro 02 unit purchased FF use years ago want spunk up flight 206 might try Continued page 168 Just flip switch youre off Switch forward power switch back bat tery charging Keeping things simple helps make flying day hassle-free safe 72 Model Aviation nylon prop will save money over wood variety use 10-6 has plenty flywheel effect help start engine prop gear also help ricochet off ground during matches object keep cost per mach low life-expectancy model high areas noise still problem VooDoo/Fox combination Ive mentioned before would give little performance whereas full-bodied model would give better protection muffler would balance better has ability use stooge launching Flying style would also need modiing Stealth Combat wont fun other variety practically match ends midair suggestion would start off slowly doing wingovers playing leapfrog using other simple maneuvers Stand right next opponent dont run around flap arms use wrist-action flying youll able fly consecutive loops around oppo nents lines getting tied up style looked impressive during diesel days Europe theyd 20 consecutive insides followed same number outsides keep lines clear running 100-yard dash around circle wildly waving arms around thereby snagging opponents lines lockingthem together during tangle ever formal contest using such models flying style think adopting Cartier Five-Round System would best bet Everyone flies least five rounds points matches added together highest combined score placing first such mellow models pilots tuned fun might possible pilot fly 10 matches day C artier System sit down day after two mid-airs both pilots Out completely either model cut away may very harsh rules banzai-type flying has strongly discouraged event will just another 70-mph-midair meet Ive very little experience muffled Combat engines others flying mufflers have good engine suggest please let know about can make smart purchases start Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 69 leasing line slider could also use flexible line pushrod-and-bellcrank arrange ment connected tail hook lines would released tail hook falls essential once line guide released must immediately move fully aft stay common method achiev ing effect use rubberband move line guide also possible use drag lines accomplish same thing bellcrank position must well aft center gravity method work reliably combination bellcrank mounted balance point free-sliding line guide out spring move aft will result line guide moves back forth flight potentially serious control problems result Some models oscillate rather badly low speed Smooth application power can help prevent te oscillations starting getting proper combination lead-out position outboard wing tip weight particular model can significantly reduce tendency general terms models improve line sweep increases Also models improve tip weight increased may because seems logical solution first thing people try Some models have im proved opposite corrections adjustable tip weight lead-out stops appropriate Increases line sweep usually require less tip weight satisfactory low speed flight New address Ive settled new home although spend time deployed unit Malmstrom Air Force Base MT time read should home modeling gear unpacked able answer mail Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworth AEB SD 57706 Cessna 206 Continued page 72 Astro 035 think 02 035 have same outside diameter 035 being bit longer will need good charger Either use recommended charger motor some research find com patible Electrics fun simple use clean need pay careful attention Continued page 171 KOBBYHIOEAWAYHOBBYHItIEAWAyHOB8YKIDEAWAYHOBByIIIOEAWAY 22 long [v32][b-1-10-1-10]] A, span 1e CONCORDE gshot glider kit PP S_ FAMOUS BRITISH DIESELS LOG-DIESEL HANDBOOK pp HOBBY HIDEWAYDELAVANIL 244-7389 61734 0 HaBeYHiDEAwAyHOeByelDEawayHOsByeiDEAwayyessynlaEAw 168 Model Aviation PRESENTING FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINE CUT PARTS DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERA METEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861 PUZZLED CALL MATT No time build Mitt hill hove time. mad know 1 Complete Call 9am -8pm lEST 2 Semi-Assembled609-395-1672 ready cover sanded Mitts Model Building PS lox W 1 Stockton DrIve Cranhury NJ 63512 Rate cards available free Send SASE 4-1/8x 9-1/2 else build Curs Boots RON CHIDGEYS TIGER TAIL 4 805 sq Basic Kit tile Pihil. F.. F. C. S Ply SCIShIC diecy tram CAJUN RIG PRODUCTS toir Lafayette LA urn 318 232-7MG Control Line Handle IDEAL FOR SPORT AND y~N9OM PETITION K Congratulations CL Champion Users Pro-Grip-- STAINLESS STEEL CABLE 175 LB TEST RSS CLAMP FOR E ADJUSTMENT p Hi-Tech Design ComfortableCompact Engineered Long Life HIGH-STRENGTH ALUMINUM ALLOY Sensitivity Control Line Spacing Manufactured Sagan Industries Inc 36-14 35th St LIC NY 11106 Dealer Inquiries Welcome charging process ensure safety long life battery motor used medium-light balsa throughout models construction minimum weight Watch strength balsa use tail assemblies prevent warps fluttering areas should built balsa bit firmer side Fuselage best place start Study plans taking note cooling air holes fuselage bottom Both intake exit holes needed cooling battery motor Cut out fuselage formers label Cut fuselage sides medium-hard 1/16 sheet Try match two sheets firmness grain Begin gluing E fuselage formers place taking time assure fuse lage kept square glue has dried three formers pull tail together add Formers F-H Note notches formers pushrod pass through drying laminate nose block three layers -in sheet balsa Carefully pull nose together glue nose piece place glue completely dry add Formers B-D offsetting Former B right motor thrust offset offset thrust line may look like too much amount required keep Cessna far end lines flight maintaining tension controls will operate Its time fit power unit Seat motor first should tight fit Formers B fit should too loose try wrapping motor masking tape small drop white glue will hold motor place once fitted until final assembly Wire switch charging jack bat tery pack per instructions came motor wiring diagram shown plans way model wired toggle switch faces forward motor running toggle faces back motor off battery can charged Add floor /32 balsa battery pack rest add rear landing gear strut gussets braces Install switch charging plug right side fuselage shown plans Bend nose gear shape fasten plywood former heavy thread coat epoxy Plank fuselage bottom cross-grain A6 sheet Remem ber put cooling holes Also plank top fuselage made bottom front fuselage between Formers E removable hatch allows adjustments made easily motor can changed another model much trouble Tail surfaces Cut out stabilizer elevator parts Note small balances tips elevators need added trimmed fit clear stabilizer hinged used small nylon hinges pins keep movement free Sand exposed edges rounded contour attach elevator horn Locate glue stabilizer assembly fuselage taking care see alignment both plan view top front view glue drying cut out assemble rudder fm parts Add rudder offset set aside dry Wing builds piece flat building board Cut out bottom skin sheets V16 balsa will have edgeto-edge glue two sheets make wide enough job Pin bottom sheet plan glue pin leading edge main spar place add bellcrank mount wing ribs tip blocks wing strut gussets lead-out tubes place dry unpin wing notch ribs lead-outs pass through Install bellcrank tip weight fit pushrod Make pushrod exit through bottom wing center section shown plans Check control system smooth operation once satisfied sand tip blocks shape sheet top wing 62 balsa dry shape sand wing its finished shape Align wing fuselage glue place Hook up controls elevator horn fin rudder can now added Shape wing struts Fit glue place until after final painting has done Cessna now structurally complete Finishing Since Electrics have fuel-proofed choice finishing material wide open first gave model two coats sanding sealer good sanding after coat sprayed two light coats white acrylic enamel spray can dried fast did add much weight color trim used Contact brand self-adhesive plastic film colored electrical tape both products available hardware stores colors thin striping window details first adhered plastic sheet thick Plexiglas cut desired shapes single-edge razor blade straightedge process takes few minutes produces great results Add wheels propeller Check balance point CG Control Line models docile forward balance point begin flying balance point shown plans Move battery forward rearward necessary Once proper balance point achieved kept battery place foam rubber wedges However made sure room air pass around battery cooling Flight preparation Get ready new flying sensation Pick set steel flying December 1986 171 CHIPMUNK details other Zimbabwe Model Products kits call write C Full color deluxe catalog -$100 cf- Z IMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE 37830 Tel 1615 482-6188 lines around 007 dia 25 ft long Models size fly much better metal lines safer well Pick calm day head nearest vacant parking lot Charge battery about halfway give model short trial hop controls seem bit too sensitive move battery ahead bit controls too sluggish move battery back little controls feel right charge battery full up let model roll 206 should roll about quarter circle before will have enough speed rotate Feed some up elevator have fun slight burst power during takeoff motor settles down strong hum rest flight Near end flight power slowly drops Cessna will cruise smooth powered landing Pretty neat huh guess what no oily mess fuss Welcome clean fun world Electric Control Line Next Lets see have DeHavilland Rapide plan looks pretty good won der what twin Electrics will sound like FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 73 same measure 1940 light comes better focus just received mailing John Targos 3229 Dianora Dr Palos Verdes CA 9027 distributes line engines Dunham Engineering England category spark ignitions Dunham produces popular Orwick series engines engines originally ap peared shortly after WW II sought after powerful engine Dunham through John offers Orwick 29 32 64 73 cu sizes Prices run $150 $210 Us addition Orwicks also offer Mechanair 59cc Viking 53cc engines Diesel engines also getting use Old-Timer activity Dunham produces Elfin 249cc Valkyrie 53cc Orwick 29 Oliver Battleaxe Diesel engines normally require much breaking accustomed modem glow engines offer quick-start/launch techniques thermal flying great change pace Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 75 some national notoriety letter Bill confessed over years kept accounting Ramrods small clan built subject l50sq-in version actually Ramrod No 70 Incredible Bill related Ron St Jean admitted far greater number ever built Bill further advised built A/A 250s other size first published June 1956 issue Model Airplane News ordered set fullsized plans made set templates still use original construction article also incorporated chart given dimensions wood sizes three other sizes Ramrod 432 sq 600 750 squares Bills family built competed versions stated 150-size first worked out 1960 saw use 1961 020 Payload event competition fuselage revi sion permitted incorporation re quired one-ounce dummy pilot As late 1981 Bills grandson Bill Coffey Junior Sweepstakes winner US Free Flight Championships Taft CAaided Ramrod 250s being flown Nostalgia Gas events Oh yeah Bill closed saying No 71 will another 150 coming off son Jims workbenchand Ijust saw Bill week ago informed hopes have another 432 readied October 5 Central Indiana Aeromodelers All-Nostalgia Gas Contest Wright Field So apparently will Haught Ramrods yet come Man talk about dedication design 172 Model Aviation 0 PCL WOULD YP LQDK PT THAT NUT OVEP THERE PFRCTICING GOLF ON P DPY LIKE THIS! p Q\4..4 L 84