When Civy Boy FF Power models appeared Nats years ago caused quite stir ultra-long tail moment rarely seen before slow floating glide sensational Design er Paul Gilliam finished tissue-trimmed models immaculately others paled com parison presentation CO-2 powered replica 74-in version WHAT WONDERFUL memories Civy Boy FF models bring back sub ject done miniature Civy Boy 74 published construction article October 1949 Model Air plane News time about 13 can recall flying Baby Spitfire Free Flight arguing Merlin Super B ignition engine Control Line trainer month model magazine would come out FF con struction article contest report about California modelers such things dreams made kid wore out lot magazines through constant reread ing how-tos whos whos modeling favorites Civy Boy designer Paul Gilliam did quite well Civy Boys appeared various sizes plans kits 74 61 some smaller variations OK CO-2 MAN article began nice endorsement Bill wood manufactured Atwood Triumph 49 51 engines featured 74 plan showed both spark igni tion glow plug engines variations body length still few die-hard modelers 1949 persisted using ignition engines glow plugs steadily quickly taking over change positive can remember throwing out coil con denseralong grief trying get consistent running marginal pen cell flight batteries day also gave away Merlin right after replaced new O&R 23 didnt have ignition timer Younger modelers new hobby probably wondering what 80 Model Aviation nostalgia stuff about Just what Civy Boy Well is/was definitely high-performance Free Flight model significant least CR 74 earliest models 100% CG balances trailing edge wing huge stabilizer factors added some complications adjustments needed flying contribute classic floating glide good ones Civy Boy also con tains other classic features high pylon many-piece built-up construction cluding fuselage some nice memories Japanese-tissue-decorated models some builders now fly ing Civy Boys Nostalgia event models years 1946-1956 often flown engines same period bit later flown against other kind fun contest us space time fi nancial problems would very practical build neat models Nostalgia Old-Timer periods Thats Ive building CO-2 pow ered replicas of outstanding Free Flight models past repli cas good sport models well-suited small fields Theres much formal Left curved tips wing stabilizer vertical fin laminated around cardboard forms Right Sheet balsa sliced aid templates form upper lower rib surfaces wing upper surface stab 1116 sq used lower stab surface August1984 81 contest activity CO-2 models have CO-2 event AMA rule book As writing repli cas Hal deBolts 1946 Airfoiler holds AMA record CO-2 replicas can flown fun perhaps local clubsponsored contests rate CO-2 replica Civy Boy 74 can put together fairly quickly far smaller time money investment building full size Telco Shark Brown Twin CO-2 motors can power Civy Boy theres secret good-flying CO-2 models simply build light piece balsa must about light weight can find dont have good feel relative weights balsa sheets sticks just look lightest colored wood its usually lightest weight too covering use lightest tissue two coats very thin clear dope Decora tions keeping nostalgia theme should done colored tissue instead colored dope Construction Begin flying sur Two stages constructing wing left leading edge trailing edge tips have pinned down lower ribs have po sitioned 1/16 sq strip about mid-chord temporarily supports lower ribs Right Spars upper ribs have added Left The last step building wing separate panels rejoin proper dihedral picture main panel has rejoined center panel Right completed assembled framework original October 1949 Model Airplane News article 82 Model Aviation faces making laminated curved tips Cut Out cardboard templates match inside contours wing stabilizer tips fin trailing edge Use three strips /32 x /32 balsa piece Wet strips coat mating surfaces Titebond glue tape strips around templates Let dry make another set wing stab tips Start wing pin down leading edge LE trailing edge TE tip pieces building board Put pins alongside wood through Make up rib templates cardboard thin plywood Begin lower rib template slice required pieces Fit glue place trimming TE end fit tips Cut out same number upper rib pieces Note need tapered end will mate correctly lower ribs Using some upper rib pieces can now check see just tall spars should Carefully sand spar strips correct width glue place Note spars need quite bit taper tips Fit trim up per ribs glue place After wing assembled use razor saw sharp knife separate panels Sand mating ends block Continued page 84 S SCRAP BALSA SPAR JOASRS --[_- /4POLYHEDRAL SPARS- TIAS APPROX I/45PA- SLICE FROM IOU SRT ORMA SR RIPE PYON- I/IA OPTRALANCE AT CC I/IAPLT0\SEA TO PLY000 RIPE 010 WOVE STAR SIRS- SLICE PROM IOU SPY SPAR I/IC R I/B- AR SATEi/IAR I/RTE BOPPEP I/Y2 SAT FROM P TOP L --V BODY IS SUAAREMPAE CRORSPOCES ~SAME LENSTA AS UPRORTS IRI/IRSHT 1216/R- 3/SD SO SITE FRAMES A]APPROY CPA LI/TAIlOR BOND PAPER PATCH COVER LEAD CUARGER U ROTOR LEES OUT TRAC FRONT CORNER SARIS- 020 RIPE rn w /LAM STRIPS I/IAUI/R1/IAS0 020 RIPE / I/IA SATODD AIRE VIA DUWELR IS/A FUZE SNUFFER I/A CLAM TARE BEAR OIER FAZE ISP VIEW I2345A August 1984 83 000CR TIP SPARS TO FlY 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 WHEELS CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT QOO VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizesCONTOURsizes2hzBALLOON 343/a34234 3431/i 1334131413342/z4/ 11443/i1/43341144/a314514 11/251144141145334 186/a2145141W6/ 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6070 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft Flat bottom nose gear SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 AREA CODE 5 3 36 5 6 up tip panels can joined main panels proper angle Scrap pieces spar stock can used joiners reinforce spars cut tips dry cut sand re join main panels proper angle flat center section Build stab similar manner use /16 sq lower portions ribs Build fin now too youll just about done flying surfaces Make up fuselage side frame traditional manner dry make other identical side Because basic fuselage square sides can joined over plan side view using crosspieces same length uprights pylon should cut stiff piece /6 sheet should notchedto fit over body crosspieces Glue place fit / sheet brace pieces Add /6 x strips forward aft pylon sides bottom fuselage side strips should tapered about middle body way rear before being glued Cut out ply motor mount bend landing gear wire wheel place sew wire back mount heavy thread Cut out wing plat form glue onfollowed wire hold-downs Cut away lower body strip hatch glue small H pieces Its time fit motor carefully bend copper tube leading tank tank will fit about shown forward end tank must higher rest best perform ance Lead tubes out near front cor ner hatch opening bend motor tube lead up toward top mount theres too much tubing carefully wind excess -in-dia coil shape Mount motor small wood screws Sand part final shape smoothness prepare covering Cover part separate piece tissue necessary prevent wrinkles model five pieces tissue re quired wings lower surface ie panel upper surface required separate piece between pair ribs tip panels fuselage covered eight long thin strips pair lengthwise sticks save some time just dyed pylon yellow highlight marker match body tissue Lightly water-shrink tissue cover ing apply just coat Sig Lite cote dope some other non-tautening nitrate dope Part charm original Civy Boy models comes extensive tis sue decoration can duplicate fairly easily photocopying wing stab plans using copies tissuecutting guides sheet thin card board tape down some dark tissue Tape Continued page 167 84 Model Aviation SCALE RADIO CONTROL SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS B D AA Profile Proto Eveat AA B D Jet None None No Juniors No Juniors Juniors unlimital amNo Juniors Restrictions None None No Seniors No Seniors No Seniors addition think 1984-1985 AMA rule book paragraph 17 Section 23 CL Speed needs revised add ing following sentence just before last sentence paragraph addi tion models should maintain flight alti tude generally above height pilots hand holding con trol handle last sentence paragraph would revised read Maintenance flight outside limits specified various classes one-half lap shall constitute foul still think need class limited specific engineand maybe specific plane wellfor beginners good job column Keep up good work Thats aD month Comments Ross letter should sent Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Gar land TX 75042 Civy Boy CO-2ILidberg Continued page 84 copies over tissue cut out letters using metal straightedge guide sharp #11 X-Acto blade Adhere letters thinner applied small brush original Civy Boy 74 MAN article featured Atwood Triumph lettering wings under side thats model says Telco CO-2 dont work Telco free plug want encourage use CO-2 motors dont have install dethermal izer DT would shame lose model needlessly thermal Install dowel fuse snuffer tube wire hooks shown plan piece strong thread 008 012-in Control Line wire used limit string tail will pop up about 400 thread used sure wont contactthe fuse tail will pop off instead up Check over panel wing tail warps steam flat necessary Assemble model must balance wings TE adjustment move tank forward aft Small bits clay ballast may also used tank located correctly brace place make bond paper hatch cover Begin test glides / shim under stab TE bit thickness will probably needed good glide Move tail assembly around bit theres just hint left glide turn add some A6 sq /-in-long keys position stab platform Make sure keys glued stab stab still free pop up Try some low-power flights Civy Boy should climb gently right low setting wont theres warp rudder engine offset needs taken care Work up slowly power using throttle Most CO-2 models fly best using less full power Hope enjoy Civy Boy replica believe youll find relaxing rewarding type modeling Screamin EagletlHunton Continued page 91 much sensitive responsive compared stock kit Eaglet may want get experienced pilot help check out trim new model SofteelJohnson Continued page 95 everything built onto simplicity accuracy 3/8 sheet should cut roughly shape having traced plan carbon paper stabilizer-elevator assembly needs cut out sanded pre-hinged technique hinge centerlines dipped warmed Vaseline ad hesives paint wont stick assembled unit carefully placed over crutch properly aligned CyA-glued Use scraps 3/8 sheet make absolutely sure stab-eleva tor assembly level Pin crutch flat over drawing using extension lines locate position formers Lite Ply should have engine mounts epoxied time 5-mm epoxy assemble bulkheads sides over August1984 167 however will quickly become accli mated appreciative higherperformance variation IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT New 30 CID QUADRA $19995 New 22 CID QUADRA $10950 Reg 22 QUADRA$9995 Brisighella Flywheel $1 1995 Reg 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY$6450 QUADRA REPAIR 1000 plus part Jim Messer ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 KIT $23996 Jim Mower TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $39995 Jim Mower 8-BALL TRAINER PLANS $1896 KIT $9996 BALSA BASSWOOD loll sicesI 35% OFF Concept FLEET PLANS $2996 KIT $15996 COWL $1996 FLOATS 26115 scale core $1796 complete kit *3995 FLOATS 46'/ scale cores $2195 complete kit *4796 10 WWI WHEELS $3996 P&W CYLS FLEETM$2596 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN lGodfreyl $2896 STARDUSTER TOO IBrisighellal 1-3 CUB Nelit $3996 VOLKSPLANE IChicken Charliel $2396 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U1 Spitfire $2296 Ercoup $2096 Stearman $2296 Citabria $2496 J3 Cub $2196 ME-lU $2396 Fleet $2196 US Quadra FUEL TANKS16 oz $696 32 oz $796 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 5/16s 32 long 61$1000 24IfourSenrIce. Add $250 postage Seed Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View gany NY 14706
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/08
Page Numbers: 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 167
When Civy Boy FF Power models appeared Nats years ago caused quite stir ultra-long tail moment rarely seen before slow floating glide sensational Design er Paul Gilliam finished tissue-trimmed models immaculately others paled com parison presentation CO-2 powered replica 74-in version WHAT WONDERFUL memories Civy Boy FF models bring back sub ject done miniature Civy Boy 74 published construction article October 1949 Model Air plane News time about 13 can recall flying Baby Spitfire Free Flight arguing Merlin Super B ignition engine Control Line trainer month model magazine would come out FF con struction article contest report about California modelers such things dreams made kid wore out lot magazines through constant reread ing how-tos whos whos modeling favorites Civy Boy designer Paul Gilliam did quite well Civy Boys appeared various sizes plans kits 74 61 some smaller variations OK CO-2 MAN article began nice endorsement Bill wood manufactured Atwood Triumph 49 51 engines featured 74 plan showed both spark igni tion glow plug engines variations body length still few die-hard modelers 1949 persisted using ignition engines glow plugs steadily quickly taking over change positive can remember throwing out coil con denseralong grief trying get consistent running marginal pen cell flight batteries day also gave away Merlin right after replaced new O&R 23 didnt have ignition timer Younger modelers new hobby probably wondering what 80 Model Aviation nostalgia stuff about Just what Civy Boy Well is/was definitely high-performance Free Flight model significant least CR 74 earliest models 100% CG balances trailing edge wing huge stabilizer factors added some complications adjustments needed flying contribute classic floating glide good ones Civy Boy also con tains other classic features high pylon many-piece built-up construction cluding fuselage some nice memories Japanese-tissue-decorated models some builders now fly ing Civy Boys Nostalgia event models years 1946-1956 often flown engines same period bit later flown against other kind fun contest us space time fi nancial problems would very practical build neat models Nostalgia Old-Timer periods Thats Ive building CO-2 pow ered replicas of outstanding Free Flight models past repli cas good sport models well-suited small fields Theres much formal Left curved tips wing stabilizer vertical fin laminated around cardboard forms Right Sheet balsa sliced aid templates form upper lower rib surfaces wing upper surface stab 1116 sq used lower stab surface August1984 81 contest activity CO-2 models have CO-2 event AMA rule book As writing repli cas Hal deBolts 1946 Airfoiler holds AMA record CO-2 replicas can flown fun perhaps local clubsponsored contests rate CO-2 replica Civy Boy 74 can put together fairly quickly far smaller time money investment building full size Telco Shark Brown Twin CO-2 motors can power Civy Boy theres secret good-flying CO-2 models simply build light piece balsa must about light weight can find dont have good feel relative weights balsa sheets sticks just look lightest colored wood its usually lightest weight too covering use lightest tissue two coats very thin clear dope Decora tions keeping nostalgia theme should done colored tissue instead colored dope Construction Begin flying sur Two stages constructing wing left leading edge trailing edge tips have pinned down lower ribs have po sitioned 1/16 sq strip about mid-chord temporarily supports lower ribs Right Spars upper ribs have added Left The last step building wing separate panels rejoin proper dihedral picture main panel has rejoined center panel Right completed assembled framework original October 1949 Model Airplane News article 82 Model Aviation faces making laminated curved tips Cut Out cardboard templates match inside contours wing stabilizer tips fin trailing edge Use three strips /32 x /32 balsa piece Wet strips coat mating surfaces Titebond glue tape strips around templates Let dry make another set wing stab tips Start wing pin down leading edge LE trailing edge TE tip pieces building board Put pins alongside wood through Make up rib templates cardboard thin plywood Begin lower rib template slice required pieces Fit glue place trimming TE end fit tips Cut out same number upper rib pieces Note need tapered end will mate correctly lower ribs Using some upper rib pieces can now check see just tall spars should Carefully sand spar strips correct width glue place Note spars need quite bit taper tips Fit trim up per ribs glue place After wing assembled use razor saw sharp knife separate panels Sand mating ends block Continued page 84 S SCRAP BALSA SPAR JOASRS --[_- /4POLYHEDRAL SPARS- TIAS APPROX I/45PA- SLICE FROM IOU SRT ORMA SR RIPE PYON- I/IA OPTRALANCE AT CC I/IAPLT0\SEA TO PLY000 RIPE 010 WOVE STAR SIRS- SLICE PROM IOU SPY SPAR I/IC R I/B- AR SATEi/IAR I/RTE BOPPEP I/Y2 SAT FROM P TOP L --V BODY IS SUAAREMPAE CRORSPOCES ~SAME LENSTA AS UPRORTS IRI/IRSHT 1216/R- 3/SD SO SITE FRAMES A]APPROY CPA LI/TAIlOR BOND PAPER PATCH COVER LEAD CUARGER U ROTOR LEES OUT TRAC FRONT CORNER SARIS- 020 RIPE rn w /LAM STRIPS I/IAUI/R1/IAS0 020 RIPE / I/IA SATODD AIRE VIA DUWELR IS/A FUZE SNUFFER I/A CLAM TARE BEAR OIER FAZE ISP VIEW I2345A August 1984 83 000CR TIP SPARS TO FlY 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 WHEELS CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT QOO VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizesCONTOURsizes2hzBALLOON 343/a34234 3431/i 1334131413342/z4/ 11443/i1/43341144/a314514 11/251144141145334 186/a2145141W6/ 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6070 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft Flat bottom nose gear SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 AREA CODE 5 3 36 5 6 up tip panels can joined main panels proper angle Scrap pieces spar stock can used joiners reinforce spars cut tips dry cut sand re join main panels proper angle flat center section Build stab similar manner use /16 sq lower portions ribs Build fin now too youll just about done flying surfaces Make up fuselage side frame traditional manner dry make other identical side Because basic fuselage square sides can joined over plan side view using crosspieces same length uprights pylon should cut stiff piece /6 sheet should notchedto fit over body crosspieces Glue place fit / sheet brace pieces Add /6 x strips forward aft pylon sides bottom fuselage side strips should tapered about middle body way rear before being glued Cut out ply motor mount bend landing gear wire wheel place sew wire back mount heavy thread Cut out wing plat form glue onfollowed wire hold-downs Cut away lower body strip hatch glue small H pieces Its time fit motor carefully bend copper tube leading tank tank will fit about shown forward end tank must higher rest best perform ance Lead tubes out near front cor ner hatch opening bend motor tube lead up toward top mount theres too much tubing carefully wind excess -in-dia coil shape Mount motor small wood screws Sand part final shape smoothness prepare covering Cover part separate piece tissue necessary prevent wrinkles model five pieces tissue re quired wings lower surface ie panel upper surface required separate piece between pair ribs tip panels fuselage covered eight long thin strips pair lengthwise sticks save some time just dyed pylon yellow highlight marker match body tissue Lightly water-shrink tissue cover ing apply just coat Sig Lite cote dope some other non-tautening nitrate dope Part charm original Civy Boy models comes extensive tis sue decoration can duplicate fairly easily photocopying wing stab plans using copies tissuecutting guides sheet thin card board tape down some dark tissue Tape Continued page 167 84 Model Aviation SCALE RADIO CONTROL SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS B D AA Profile Proto Eveat AA B D Jet None None No Juniors No Juniors Juniors unlimital amNo Juniors Restrictions None None No Seniors No Seniors No Seniors addition think 1984-1985 AMA rule book paragraph 17 Section 23 CL Speed needs revised add ing following sentence just before last sentence paragraph addi tion models should maintain flight alti tude generally above height pilots hand holding con trol handle last sentence paragraph would revised read Maintenance flight outside limits specified various classes one-half lap shall constitute foul still think need class limited specific engineand maybe specific plane wellfor beginners good job column Keep up good work Thats aD month Comments Ross letter should sent Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Gar land TX 75042 Civy Boy CO-2ILidberg Continued page 84 copies over tissue cut out letters using metal straightedge guide sharp #11 X-Acto blade Adhere letters thinner applied small brush original Civy Boy 74 MAN article featured Atwood Triumph lettering wings under side thats model says Telco CO-2 dont work Telco free plug want encourage use CO-2 motors dont have install dethermal izer DT would shame lose model needlessly thermal Install dowel fuse snuffer tube wire hooks shown plan piece strong thread 008 012-in Control Line wire used limit string tail will pop up about 400 thread used sure wont contactthe fuse tail will pop off instead up Check over panel wing tail warps steam flat necessary Assemble model must balance wings TE adjustment move tank forward aft Small bits clay ballast may also used tank located correctly brace place make bond paper hatch cover Begin test glides / shim under stab TE bit thickness will probably needed good glide Move tail assembly around bit theres just hint left glide turn add some A6 sq /-in-long keys position stab platform Make sure keys glued stab stab still free pop up Try some low-power flights Civy Boy should climb gently right low setting wont theres warp rudder engine offset needs taken care Work up slowly power using throttle Most CO-2 models fly best using less full power Hope enjoy Civy Boy replica believe youll find relaxing rewarding type modeling Screamin EagletlHunton Continued page 91 much sensitive responsive compared stock kit Eaglet may want get experienced pilot help check out trim new model SofteelJohnson Continued page 95 everything built onto simplicity accuracy 3/8 sheet should cut roughly shape having traced plan carbon paper stabilizer-elevator assembly needs cut out sanded pre-hinged technique hinge centerlines dipped warmed Vaseline ad hesives paint wont stick assembled unit carefully placed over crutch properly aligned CyA-glued Use scraps 3/8 sheet make absolutely sure stab-eleva tor assembly level Pin crutch flat over drawing using extension lines locate position formers Lite Ply should have engine mounts epoxied time 5-mm epoxy assemble bulkheads sides over August1984 167 however will quickly become accli mated appreciative higherperformance variation IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT New 30 CID QUADRA $19995 New 22 CID QUADRA $10950 Reg 22 QUADRA$9995 Brisighella Flywheel $1 1995 Reg 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY$6450 QUADRA REPAIR 1000 plus part Jim Messer ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 KIT $23996 Jim Mower TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $39995 Jim Mower 8-BALL TRAINER PLANS $1896 KIT $9996 BALSA BASSWOOD loll sicesI 35% OFF Concept FLEET PLANS $2996 KIT $15996 COWL $1996 FLOATS 26115 scale core $1796 complete kit *3995 FLOATS 46'/ scale cores $2195 complete kit *4796 10 WWI WHEELS $3996 P&W CYLS FLEETM$2596 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN lGodfreyl $2896 STARDUSTER TOO IBrisighellal 1-3 CUB Nelit $3996 VOLKSPLANE IChicken Charliel $2396 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U1 Spitfire $2296 Ercoup $2096 Stearman $2296 Citabria $2496 J3 Cub $2196 ME-lU $2396 Fleet $2196 US Quadra FUEL TANKS16 oz $696 32 oz $796 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 5/16s 32 long 61$1000 24IfourSenrIce. Add $250 postage Seed Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View gany NY 14706
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/08
Page Numbers: 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 167
When Civy Boy FF Power models appeared Nats years ago caused quite stir ultra-long tail moment rarely seen before slow floating glide sensational Design er Paul Gilliam finished tissue-trimmed models immaculately others paled com parison presentation CO-2 powered replica 74-in version WHAT WONDERFUL memories Civy Boy FF models bring back sub ject done miniature Civy Boy 74 published construction article October 1949 Model Air plane News time about 13 can recall flying Baby Spitfire Free Flight arguing Merlin Super B ignition engine Control Line trainer month model magazine would come out FF con struction article contest report about California modelers such things dreams made kid wore out lot magazines through constant reread ing how-tos whos whos modeling favorites Civy Boy designer Paul Gilliam did quite well Civy Boys appeared various sizes plans kits 74 61 some smaller variations OK CO-2 MAN article began nice endorsement Bill wood manufactured Atwood Triumph 49 51 engines featured 74 plan showed both spark igni tion glow plug engines variations body length still few die-hard modelers 1949 persisted using ignition engines glow plugs steadily quickly taking over change positive can remember throwing out coil con denseralong grief trying get consistent running marginal pen cell flight batteries day also gave away Merlin right after replaced new O&R 23 didnt have ignition timer Younger modelers new hobby probably wondering what 80 Model Aviation nostalgia stuff about Just what Civy Boy Well is/was definitely high-performance Free Flight model significant least CR 74 earliest models 100% CG balances trailing edge wing huge stabilizer factors added some complications adjustments needed flying contribute classic floating glide good ones Civy Boy also con tains other classic features high pylon many-piece built-up construction cluding fuselage some nice memories Japanese-tissue-decorated models some builders now fly ing Civy Boys Nostalgia event models years 1946-1956 often flown engines same period bit later flown against other kind fun contest us space time fi nancial problems would very practical build neat models Nostalgia Old-Timer periods Thats Ive building CO-2 pow ered replicas of outstanding Free Flight models past repli cas good sport models well-suited small fields Theres much formal Left curved tips wing stabilizer vertical fin laminated around cardboard forms Right Sheet balsa sliced aid templates form upper lower rib surfaces wing upper surface stab 1116 sq used lower stab surface August1984 81 contest activity CO-2 models have CO-2 event AMA rule book As writing repli cas Hal deBolts 1946 Airfoiler holds AMA record CO-2 replicas can flown fun perhaps local clubsponsored contests rate CO-2 replica Civy Boy 74 can put together fairly quickly far smaller time money investment building full size Telco Shark Brown Twin CO-2 motors can power Civy Boy theres secret good-flying CO-2 models simply build light piece balsa must about light weight can find dont have good feel relative weights balsa sheets sticks just look lightest colored wood its usually lightest weight too covering use lightest tissue two coats very thin clear dope Decora tions keeping nostalgia theme should done colored tissue instead colored dope Construction Begin flying sur Two stages constructing wing left leading edge trailing edge tips have pinned down lower ribs have po sitioned 1/16 sq strip about mid-chord temporarily supports lower ribs Right Spars upper ribs have added Left The last step building wing separate panels rejoin proper dihedral picture main panel has rejoined center panel Right completed assembled framework original October 1949 Model Airplane News article 82 Model Aviation faces making laminated curved tips Cut Out cardboard templates match inside contours wing stabilizer tips fin trailing edge Use three strips /32 x /32 balsa piece Wet strips coat mating surfaces Titebond glue tape strips around templates Let dry make another set wing stab tips Start wing pin down leading edge LE trailing edge TE tip pieces building board Put pins alongside wood through Make up rib templates cardboard thin plywood Begin lower rib template slice required pieces Fit glue place trimming TE end fit tips Cut out same number upper rib pieces Note need tapered end will mate correctly lower ribs Using some upper rib pieces can now check see just tall spars should Carefully sand spar strips correct width glue place Note spars need quite bit taper tips Fit trim up per ribs glue place After wing assembled use razor saw sharp knife separate panels Sand mating ends block Continued page 84 S SCRAP BALSA SPAR JOASRS --[_- /4POLYHEDRAL SPARS- TIAS APPROX I/45PA- SLICE FROM IOU SRT ORMA SR RIPE PYON- I/IA OPTRALANCE AT CC I/IAPLT0\SEA TO PLY000 RIPE 010 WOVE STAR SIRS- SLICE PROM IOU SPY SPAR I/IC R I/B- AR SATEi/IAR I/RTE BOPPEP I/Y2 SAT FROM P TOP L --V BODY IS SUAAREMPAE CRORSPOCES ~SAME LENSTA AS UPRORTS IRI/IRSHT 1216/R- 3/SD SO SITE FRAMES A]APPROY CPA LI/TAIlOR BOND PAPER PATCH COVER LEAD CUARGER U ROTOR LEES OUT TRAC FRONT CORNER SARIS- 020 RIPE rn w /LAM STRIPS I/IAUI/R1/IAS0 020 RIPE / I/IA SATODD AIRE VIA DUWELR IS/A FUZE SNUFFER I/A CLAM TARE BEAR OIER FAZE ISP VIEW I2345A August 1984 83 000CR TIP SPARS TO FlY 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 WHEELS CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT QOO VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizesCONTOURsizes2hzBALLOON 343/a34234 3431/i 1334131413342/z4/ 11443/i1/43341144/a314514 11/251144141145334 186/a2145141W6/ 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6070 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft Flat bottom nose gear SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 AREA CODE 5 3 36 5 6 up tip panels can joined main panels proper angle Scrap pieces spar stock can used joiners reinforce spars cut tips dry cut sand re join main panels proper angle flat center section Build stab similar manner use /16 sq lower portions ribs Build fin now too youll just about done flying surfaces Make up fuselage side frame traditional manner dry make other identical side Because basic fuselage square sides can joined over plan side view using crosspieces same length uprights pylon should cut stiff piece /6 sheet should notchedto fit over body crosspieces Glue place fit / sheet brace pieces Add /6 x strips forward aft pylon sides bottom fuselage side strips should tapered about middle body way rear before being glued Cut out ply motor mount bend landing gear wire wheel place sew wire back mount heavy thread Cut out wing plat form glue onfollowed wire hold-downs Cut away lower body strip hatch glue small H pieces Its time fit motor carefully bend copper tube leading tank tank will fit about shown forward end tank must higher rest best perform ance Lead tubes out near front cor ner hatch opening bend motor tube lead up toward top mount theres too much tubing carefully wind excess -in-dia coil shape Mount motor small wood screws Sand part final shape smoothness prepare covering Cover part separate piece tissue necessary prevent wrinkles model five pieces tissue re quired wings lower surface ie panel upper surface required separate piece between pair ribs tip panels fuselage covered eight long thin strips pair lengthwise sticks save some time just dyed pylon yellow highlight marker match body tissue Lightly water-shrink tissue cover ing apply just coat Sig Lite cote dope some other non-tautening nitrate dope Part charm original Civy Boy models comes extensive tis sue decoration can duplicate fairly easily photocopying wing stab plans using copies tissuecutting guides sheet thin card board tape down some dark tissue Tape Continued page 167 84 Model Aviation SCALE RADIO CONTROL SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS B D AA Profile Proto Eveat AA B D Jet None None No Juniors No Juniors Juniors unlimital amNo Juniors Restrictions None None No Seniors No Seniors No Seniors addition think 1984-1985 AMA rule book paragraph 17 Section 23 CL Speed needs revised add ing following sentence just before last sentence paragraph addi tion models should maintain flight alti tude generally above height pilots hand holding con trol handle last sentence paragraph would revised read Maintenance flight outside limits specified various classes one-half lap shall constitute foul still think need class limited specific engineand maybe specific plane wellfor beginners good job column Keep up good work Thats aD month Comments Ross letter should sent Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Gar land TX 75042 Civy Boy CO-2ILidberg Continued page 84 copies over tissue cut out letters using metal straightedge guide sharp #11 X-Acto blade Adhere letters thinner applied small brush original Civy Boy 74 MAN article featured Atwood Triumph lettering wings under side thats model says Telco CO-2 dont work Telco free plug want encourage use CO-2 motors dont have install dethermal izer DT would shame lose model needlessly thermal Install dowel fuse snuffer tube wire hooks shown plan piece strong thread 008 012-in Control Line wire used limit string tail will pop up about 400 thread used sure wont contactthe fuse tail will pop off instead up Check over panel wing tail warps steam flat necessary Assemble model must balance wings TE adjustment move tank forward aft Small bits clay ballast may also used tank located correctly brace place make bond paper hatch cover Begin test glides / shim under stab TE bit thickness will probably needed good glide Move tail assembly around bit theres just hint left glide turn add some A6 sq /-in-long keys position stab platform Make sure keys glued stab stab still free pop up Try some low-power flights Civy Boy should climb gently right low setting wont theres warp rudder engine offset needs taken care Work up slowly power using throttle Most CO-2 models fly best using less full power Hope enjoy Civy Boy replica believe youll find relaxing rewarding type modeling Screamin EagletlHunton Continued page 91 much sensitive responsive compared stock kit Eaglet may want get experienced pilot help check out trim new model SofteelJohnson Continued page 95 everything built onto simplicity accuracy 3/8 sheet should cut roughly shape having traced plan carbon paper stabilizer-elevator assembly needs cut out sanded pre-hinged technique hinge centerlines dipped warmed Vaseline ad hesives paint wont stick assembled unit carefully placed over crutch properly aligned CyA-glued Use scraps 3/8 sheet make absolutely sure stab-eleva tor assembly level Pin crutch flat over drawing using extension lines locate position formers Lite Ply should have engine mounts epoxied time 5-mm epoxy assemble bulkheads sides over August1984 167 however will quickly become accli mated appreciative higherperformance variation IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT New 30 CID QUADRA $19995 New 22 CID QUADRA $10950 Reg 22 QUADRA$9995 Brisighella Flywheel $1 1995 Reg 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY$6450 QUADRA REPAIR 1000 plus part Jim Messer ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 KIT $23996 Jim Mower TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $39995 Jim Mower 8-BALL TRAINER PLANS $1896 KIT $9996 BALSA BASSWOOD loll sicesI 35% OFF Concept FLEET PLANS $2996 KIT $15996 COWL $1996 FLOATS 26115 scale core $1796 complete kit *3995 FLOATS 46'/ scale cores $2195 complete kit *4796 10 WWI WHEELS $3996 P&W CYLS FLEETM$2596 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN lGodfreyl $2896 STARDUSTER TOO IBrisighellal 1-3 CUB Nelit $3996 VOLKSPLANE IChicken Charliel $2396 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U1 Spitfire $2296 Ercoup $2096 Stearman $2296 Citabria $2496 J3 Cub $2196 ME-lU $2396 Fleet $2196 US Quadra FUEL TANKS16 oz $696 32 oz $796 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 5/16s 32 long 61$1000 24IfourSenrIce. Add $250 postage Seed Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View gany NY 14706
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/08
Page Numbers: 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 167
When Civy Boy FF Power models appeared Nats years ago caused quite stir ultra-long tail moment rarely seen before slow floating glide sensational Design er Paul Gilliam finished tissue-trimmed models immaculately others paled com parison presentation CO-2 powered replica 74-in version WHAT WONDERFUL memories Civy Boy FF models bring back sub ject done miniature Civy Boy 74 published construction article October 1949 Model Air plane News time about 13 can recall flying Baby Spitfire Free Flight arguing Merlin Super B ignition engine Control Line trainer month model magazine would come out FF con struction article contest report about California modelers such things dreams made kid wore out lot magazines through constant reread ing how-tos whos whos modeling favorites Civy Boy designer Paul Gilliam did quite well Civy Boys appeared various sizes plans kits 74 61 some smaller variations OK CO-2 MAN article began nice endorsement Bill wood manufactured Atwood Triumph 49 51 engines featured 74 plan showed both spark igni tion glow plug engines variations body length still few die-hard modelers 1949 persisted using ignition engines glow plugs steadily quickly taking over change positive can remember throwing out coil con denseralong grief trying get consistent running marginal pen cell flight batteries day also gave away Merlin right after replaced new O&R 23 didnt have ignition timer Younger modelers new hobby probably wondering what 80 Model Aviation nostalgia stuff about Just what Civy Boy Well is/was definitely high-performance Free Flight model significant least CR 74 earliest models 100% CG balances trailing edge wing huge stabilizer factors added some complications adjustments needed flying contribute classic floating glide good ones Civy Boy also con tains other classic features high pylon many-piece built-up construction cluding fuselage some nice memories Japanese-tissue-decorated models some builders now fly ing Civy Boys Nostalgia event models years 1946-1956 often flown engines same period bit later flown against other kind fun contest us space time fi nancial problems would very practical build neat models Nostalgia Old-Timer periods Thats Ive building CO-2 pow ered replicas of outstanding Free Flight models past repli cas good sport models well-suited small fields Theres much formal Left curved tips wing stabilizer vertical fin laminated around cardboard forms Right Sheet balsa sliced aid templates form upper lower rib surfaces wing upper surface stab 1116 sq used lower stab surface August1984 81 contest activity CO-2 models have CO-2 event AMA rule book As writing repli cas Hal deBolts 1946 Airfoiler holds AMA record CO-2 replicas can flown fun perhaps local clubsponsored contests rate CO-2 replica Civy Boy 74 can put together fairly quickly far smaller time money investment building full size Telco Shark Brown Twin CO-2 motors can power Civy Boy theres secret good-flying CO-2 models simply build light piece balsa must about light weight can find dont have good feel relative weights balsa sheets sticks just look lightest colored wood its usually lightest weight too covering use lightest tissue two coats very thin clear dope Decora tions keeping nostalgia theme should done colored tissue instead colored dope Construction Begin flying sur Two stages constructing wing left leading edge trailing edge tips have pinned down lower ribs have po sitioned 1/16 sq strip about mid-chord temporarily supports lower ribs Right Spars upper ribs have added Left The last step building wing separate panels rejoin proper dihedral picture main panel has rejoined center panel Right completed assembled framework original October 1949 Model Airplane News article 82 Model Aviation faces making laminated curved tips Cut Out cardboard templates match inside contours wing stabilizer tips fin trailing edge Use three strips /32 x /32 balsa piece Wet strips coat mating surfaces Titebond glue tape strips around templates Let dry make another set wing stab tips Start wing pin down leading edge LE trailing edge TE tip pieces building board Put pins alongside wood through Make up rib templates cardboard thin plywood Begin lower rib template slice required pieces Fit glue place trimming TE end fit tips Cut out same number upper rib pieces Note need tapered end will mate correctly lower ribs Using some upper rib pieces can now check see just tall spars should Carefully sand spar strips correct width glue place Note spars need quite bit taper tips Fit trim up per ribs glue place After wing assembled use razor saw sharp knife separate panels Sand mating ends block Continued page 84 S SCRAP BALSA SPAR JOASRS --[_- /4POLYHEDRAL SPARS- TIAS APPROX I/45PA- SLICE FROM IOU SRT ORMA SR RIPE PYON- I/IA OPTRALANCE AT CC I/IAPLT0\SEA TO PLY000 RIPE 010 WOVE STAR SIRS- SLICE PROM IOU SPY SPAR I/IC R I/B- AR SATEi/IAR I/RTE BOPPEP I/Y2 SAT FROM P TOP L --V BODY IS SUAAREMPAE CRORSPOCES ~SAME LENSTA AS UPRORTS IRI/IRSHT 1216/R- 3/SD SO SITE FRAMES A]APPROY CPA LI/TAIlOR BOND PAPER PATCH COVER LEAD CUARGER U ROTOR LEES OUT TRAC FRONT CORNER SARIS- 020 RIPE rn w /LAM STRIPS I/IAUI/R1/IAS0 020 RIPE / I/IA SATODD AIRE VIA DUWELR IS/A FUZE SNUFFER I/A CLAM TARE BEAR OIER FAZE ISP VIEW I2345A August 1984 83 000CR TIP SPARS TO FlY 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 WHEELS CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT QOO VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizesCONTOURsizes2hzBALLOON 343/a34234 3431/i 1334131413342/z4/ 11443/i1/43341144/a314514 11/251144141145334 186/a2145141W6/ 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6070 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft Flat bottom nose gear SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 AREA CODE 5 3 36 5 6 up tip panels can joined main panels proper angle Scrap pieces spar stock can used joiners reinforce spars cut tips dry cut sand re join main panels proper angle flat center section Build stab similar manner use /16 sq lower portions ribs Build fin now too youll just about done flying surfaces Make up fuselage side frame traditional manner dry make other identical side Because basic fuselage square sides can joined over plan side view using crosspieces same length uprights pylon should cut stiff piece /6 sheet should notchedto fit over body crosspieces Glue place fit / sheet brace pieces Add /6 x strips forward aft pylon sides bottom fuselage side strips should tapered about middle body way rear before being glued Cut out ply motor mount bend landing gear wire wheel place sew wire back mount heavy thread Cut out wing plat form glue onfollowed wire hold-downs Cut away lower body strip hatch glue small H pieces Its time fit motor carefully bend copper tube leading tank tank will fit about shown forward end tank must higher rest best perform ance Lead tubes out near front cor ner hatch opening bend motor tube lead up toward top mount theres too much tubing carefully wind excess -in-dia coil shape Mount motor small wood screws Sand part final shape smoothness prepare covering Cover part separate piece tissue necessary prevent wrinkles model five pieces tissue re quired wings lower surface ie panel upper surface required separate piece between pair ribs tip panels fuselage covered eight long thin strips pair lengthwise sticks save some time just dyed pylon yellow highlight marker match body tissue Lightly water-shrink tissue cover ing apply just coat Sig Lite cote dope some other non-tautening nitrate dope Part charm original Civy Boy models comes extensive tis sue decoration can duplicate fairly easily photocopying wing stab plans using copies tissuecutting guides sheet thin card board tape down some dark tissue Tape Continued page 167 84 Model Aviation SCALE RADIO CONTROL SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS B D AA Profile Proto Eveat AA B D Jet None None No Juniors No Juniors Juniors unlimital amNo Juniors Restrictions None None No Seniors No Seniors No Seniors addition think 1984-1985 AMA rule book paragraph 17 Section 23 CL Speed needs revised add ing following sentence just before last sentence paragraph addi tion models should maintain flight alti tude generally above height pilots hand holding con trol handle last sentence paragraph would revised read Maintenance flight outside limits specified various classes one-half lap shall constitute foul still think need class limited specific engineand maybe specific plane wellfor beginners good job column Keep up good work Thats aD month Comments Ross letter should sent Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Gar land TX 75042 Civy Boy CO-2ILidberg Continued page 84 copies over tissue cut out letters using metal straightedge guide sharp #11 X-Acto blade Adhere letters thinner applied small brush original Civy Boy 74 MAN article featured Atwood Triumph lettering wings under side thats model says Telco CO-2 dont work Telco free plug want encourage use CO-2 motors dont have install dethermal izer DT would shame lose model needlessly thermal Install dowel fuse snuffer tube wire hooks shown plan piece strong thread 008 012-in Control Line wire used limit string tail will pop up about 400 thread used sure wont contactthe fuse tail will pop off instead up Check over panel wing tail warps steam flat necessary Assemble model must balance wings TE adjustment move tank forward aft Small bits clay ballast may also used tank located correctly brace place make bond paper hatch cover Begin test glides / shim under stab TE bit thickness will probably needed good glide Move tail assembly around bit theres just hint left glide turn add some A6 sq /-in-long keys position stab platform Make sure keys glued stab stab still free pop up Try some low-power flights Civy Boy should climb gently right low setting wont theres warp rudder engine offset needs taken care Work up slowly power using throttle Most CO-2 models fly best using less full power Hope enjoy Civy Boy replica believe youll find relaxing rewarding type modeling Screamin EagletlHunton Continued page 91 much sensitive responsive compared stock kit Eaglet may want get experienced pilot help check out trim new model SofteelJohnson Continued page 95 everything built onto simplicity accuracy 3/8 sheet should cut roughly shape having traced plan carbon paper stabilizer-elevator assembly needs cut out sanded pre-hinged technique hinge centerlines dipped warmed Vaseline ad hesives paint wont stick assembled unit carefully placed over crutch properly aligned CyA-glued Use scraps 3/8 sheet make absolutely sure stab-eleva tor assembly level Pin crutch flat over drawing using extension lines locate position formers Lite Ply should have engine mounts epoxied time 5-mm epoxy assemble bulkheads sides over August1984 167 however will quickly become accli mated appreciative higherperformance variation IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT New 30 CID QUADRA $19995 New 22 CID QUADRA $10950 Reg 22 QUADRA$9995 Brisighella Flywheel $1 1995 Reg 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY$6450 QUADRA REPAIR 1000 plus part Jim Messer ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 KIT $23996 Jim Mower TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $39995 Jim Mower 8-BALL TRAINER PLANS $1896 KIT $9996 BALSA BASSWOOD loll sicesI 35% OFF Concept FLEET PLANS $2996 KIT $15996 COWL $1996 FLOATS 26115 scale core $1796 complete kit *3995 FLOATS 46'/ scale cores $2195 complete kit *4796 10 WWI WHEELS $3996 P&W CYLS FLEETM$2596 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN lGodfreyl $2896 STARDUSTER TOO IBrisighellal 1-3 CUB Nelit $3996 VOLKSPLANE IChicken Charliel $2396 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U1 Spitfire $2296 Ercoup $2096 Stearman $2296 Citabria $2496 J3 Cub $2196 ME-lU $2396 Fleet $2196 US Quadra FUEL TANKS16 oz $696 32 oz $796 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 5/16s 32 long 61$1000 24IfourSenrIce. Add $250 postage Seed Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View gany NY 14706
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/08
Page Numbers: 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 167
When Civy Boy FF Power models appeared Nats years ago caused quite stir ultra-long tail moment rarely seen before slow floating glide sensational Design er Paul Gilliam finished tissue-trimmed models immaculately others paled com parison presentation CO-2 powered replica 74-in version WHAT WONDERFUL memories Civy Boy FF models bring back sub ject done miniature Civy Boy 74 published construction article October 1949 Model Air plane News time about 13 can recall flying Baby Spitfire Free Flight arguing Merlin Super B ignition engine Control Line trainer month model magazine would come out FF con struction article contest report about California modelers such things dreams made kid wore out lot magazines through constant reread ing how-tos whos whos modeling favorites Civy Boy designer Paul Gilliam did quite well Civy Boys appeared various sizes plans kits 74 61 some smaller variations OK CO-2 MAN article began nice endorsement Bill wood manufactured Atwood Triumph 49 51 engines featured 74 plan showed both spark igni tion glow plug engines variations body length still few die-hard modelers 1949 persisted using ignition engines glow plugs steadily quickly taking over change positive can remember throwing out coil con denseralong grief trying get consistent running marginal pen cell flight batteries day also gave away Merlin right after replaced new O&R 23 didnt have ignition timer Younger modelers new hobby probably wondering what 80 Model Aviation nostalgia stuff about Just what Civy Boy Well is/was definitely high-performance Free Flight model significant least CR 74 earliest models 100% CG balances trailing edge wing huge stabilizer factors added some complications adjustments needed flying contribute classic floating glide good ones Civy Boy also con tains other classic features high pylon many-piece built-up construction cluding fuselage some nice memories Japanese-tissue-decorated models some builders now fly ing Civy Boys Nostalgia event models years 1946-1956 often flown engines same period bit later flown against other kind fun contest us space time fi nancial problems would very practical build neat models Nostalgia Old-Timer periods Thats Ive building CO-2 pow ered replicas of outstanding Free Flight models past repli cas good sport models well-suited small fields Theres much formal Left curved tips wing stabilizer vertical fin laminated around cardboard forms Right Sheet balsa sliced aid templates form upper lower rib surfaces wing upper surface stab 1116 sq used lower stab surface August1984 81 contest activity CO-2 models have CO-2 event AMA rule book As writing repli cas Hal deBolts 1946 Airfoiler holds AMA record CO-2 replicas can flown fun perhaps local clubsponsored contests rate CO-2 replica Civy Boy 74 can put together fairly quickly far smaller time money investment building full size Telco Shark Brown Twin CO-2 motors can power Civy Boy theres secret good-flying CO-2 models simply build light piece balsa must about light weight can find dont have good feel relative weights balsa sheets sticks just look lightest colored wood its usually lightest weight too covering use lightest tissue two coats very thin clear dope Decora tions keeping nostalgia theme should done colored tissue instead colored dope Construction Begin flying sur Two stages constructing wing left leading edge trailing edge tips have pinned down lower ribs have po sitioned 1/16 sq strip about mid-chord temporarily supports lower ribs Right Spars upper ribs have added Left The last step building wing separate panels rejoin proper dihedral picture main panel has rejoined center panel Right completed assembled framework original October 1949 Model Airplane News article 82 Model Aviation faces making laminated curved tips Cut Out cardboard templates match inside contours wing stabilizer tips fin trailing edge Use three strips /32 x /32 balsa piece Wet strips coat mating surfaces Titebond glue tape strips around templates Let dry make another set wing stab tips Start wing pin down leading edge LE trailing edge TE tip pieces building board Put pins alongside wood through Make up rib templates cardboard thin plywood Begin lower rib template slice required pieces Fit glue place trimming TE end fit tips Cut out same number upper rib pieces Note need tapered end will mate correctly lower ribs Using some upper rib pieces can now check see just tall spars should Carefully sand spar strips correct width glue place Note spars need quite bit taper tips Fit trim up per ribs glue place After wing assembled use razor saw sharp knife separate panels Sand mating ends block Continued page 84 S SCRAP BALSA SPAR JOASRS --[_- /4POLYHEDRAL SPARS- TIAS APPROX I/45PA- SLICE FROM IOU SRT ORMA SR RIPE PYON- I/IA OPTRALANCE AT CC I/IAPLT0\SEA TO PLY000 RIPE 010 WOVE STAR SIRS- SLICE PROM IOU SPY SPAR I/IC R I/B- AR SATEi/IAR I/RTE BOPPEP I/Y2 SAT FROM P TOP L --V BODY IS SUAAREMPAE CRORSPOCES ~SAME LENSTA AS UPRORTS IRI/IRSHT 1216/R- 3/SD SO SITE FRAMES A]APPROY CPA LI/TAIlOR BOND PAPER PATCH COVER LEAD CUARGER U ROTOR LEES OUT TRAC FRONT CORNER SARIS- 020 RIPE rn w /LAM STRIPS I/IAUI/R1/IAS0 020 RIPE / I/IA SATODD AIRE VIA DUWELR IS/A FUZE SNUFFER I/A CLAM TARE BEAR OIER FAZE ISP VIEW I2345A August 1984 83 000CR TIP SPARS TO FlY 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 WHEELS CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT QOO VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizesCONTOURsizes2hzBALLOON 343/a34234 3431/i 1334131413342/z4/ 11443/i1/43341144/a314514 11/251144141145334 186/a2145141W6/ 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6070 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft Flat bottom nose gear SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 AREA CODE 5 3 36 5 6 up tip panels can joined main panels proper angle Scrap pieces spar stock can used joiners reinforce spars cut tips dry cut sand re join main panels proper angle flat center section Build stab similar manner use /16 sq lower portions ribs Build fin now too youll just about done flying surfaces Make up fuselage side frame traditional manner dry make other identical side Because basic fuselage square sides can joined over plan side view using crosspieces same length uprights pylon should cut stiff piece /6 sheet should notchedto fit over body crosspieces Glue place fit / sheet brace pieces Add /6 x strips forward aft pylon sides bottom fuselage side strips should tapered about middle body way rear before being glued Cut out ply motor mount bend landing gear wire wheel place sew wire back mount heavy thread Cut out wing plat form glue onfollowed wire hold-downs Cut away lower body strip hatch glue small H pieces Its time fit motor carefully bend copper tube leading tank tank will fit about shown forward end tank must higher rest best perform ance Lead tubes out near front cor ner hatch opening bend motor tube lead up toward top mount theres too much tubing carefully wind excess -in-dia coil shape Mount motor small wood screws Sand part final shape smoothness prepare covering Cover part separate piece tissue necessary prevent wrinkles model five pieces tissue re quired wings lower surface ie panel upper surface required separate piece between pair ribs tip panels fuselage covered eight long thin strips pair lengthwise sticks save some time just dyed pylon yellow highlight marker match body tissue Lightly water-shrink tissue cover ing apply just coat Sig Lite cote dope some other non-tautening nitrate dope Part charm original Civy Boy models comes extensive tis sue decoration can duplicate fairly easily photocopying wing stab plans using copies tissuecutting guides sheet thin card board tape down some dark tissue Tape Continued page 167 84 Model Aviation SCALE RADIO CONTROL SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS B D AA Profile Proto Eveat AA B D Jet None None No Juniors No Juniors Juniors unlimital amNo Juniors Restrictions None None No Seniors No Seniors No Seniors addition think 1984-1985 AMA rule book paragraph 17 Section 23 CL Speed needs revised add ing following sentence just before last sentence paragraph addi tion models should maintain flight alti tude generally above height pilots hand holding con trol handle last sentence paragraph would revised read Maintenance flight outside limits specified various classes one-half lap shall constitute foul still think need class limited specific engineand maybe specific plane wellfor beginners good job column Keep up good work Thats aD month Comments Ross letter should sent Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Gar land TX 75042 Civy Boy CO-2ILidberg Continued page 84 copies over tissue cut out letters using metal straightedge guide sharp #11 X-Acto blade Adhere letters thinner applied small brush original Civy Boy 74 MAN article featured Atwood Triumph lettering wings under side thats model says Telco CO-2 dont work Telco free plug want encourage use CO-2 motors dont have install dethermal izer DT would shame lose model needlessly thermal Install dowel fuse snuffer tube wire hooks shown plan piece strong thread 008 012-in Control Line wire used limit string tail will pop up about 400 thread used sure wont contactthe fuse tail will pop off instead up Check over panel wing tail warps steam flat necessary Assemble model must balance wings TE adjustment move tank forward aft Small bits clay ballast may also used tank located correctly brace place make bond paper hatch cover Begin test glides / shim under stab TE bit thickness will probably needed good glide Move tail assembly around bit theres just hint left glide turn add some A6 sq /-in-long keys position stab platform Make sure keys glued stab stab still free pop up Try some low-power flights Civy Boy should climb gently right low setting wont theres warp rudder engine offset needs taken care Work up slowly power using throttle Most CO-2 models fly best using less full power Hope enjoy Civy Boy replica believe youll find relaxing rewarding type modeling Screamin EagletlHunton Continued page 91 much sensitive responsive compared stock kit Eaglet may want get experienced pilot help check out trim new model SofteelJohnson Continued page 95 everything built onto simplicity accuracy 3/8 sheet should cut roughly shape having traced plan carbon paper stabilizer-elevator assembly needs cut out sanded pre-hinged technique hinge centerlines dipped warmed Vaseline ad hesives paint wont stick assembled unit carefully placed over crutch properly aligned CyA-glued Use scraps 3/8 sheet make absolutely sure stab-eleva tor assembly level Pin crutch flat over drawing using extension lines locate position formers Lite Ply should have engine mounts epoxied time 5-mm epoxy assemble bulkheads sides over August1984 167 however will quickly become accli mated appreciative higherperformance variation IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT New 30 CID QUADRA $19995 New 22 CID QUADRA $10950 Reg 22 QUADRA$9995 Brisighella Flywheel $1 1995 Reg 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY$6450 QUADRA REPAIR 1000 plus part Jim Messer ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 KIT $23996 Jim Mower TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT $39995 Jim Mower 8-BALL TRAINER PLANS $1896 KIT $9996 BALSA BASSWOOD loll sicesI 35% OFF Concept FLEET PLANS $2996 KIT $15996 COWL $1996 FLOATS 26115 scale core $1796 complete kit *3995 FLOATS 46'/ scale cores $2195 complete kit *4796 10 WWI WHEELS $3996 P&W CYLS FLEETM$2596 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN lGodfreyl $2896 STARDUSTER TOO IBrisighellal 1-3 CUB Nelit $3996 VOLKSPLANE IChicken Charliel $2396 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U1 Spitfire $2296 Ercoup $2096 Stearman $2296 Citabria $2496 J3 Cub $2196 ME-lU $2396 Fleet $2196 US Quadra FUEL TANKS16 oz $696 32 oz $796 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 5/16s 32 long 61$1000 24IfourSenrIce. Add $250 postage Seed Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View gany NY 14706
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/08
Page Numbers: 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 167
When Civy Boy FF Power models appeared Nats years ago caused quite stir ultra-long tail moment rarely seen before slow floating glide sensational Design er Paul Gilliam finished tissue-trimmed models immaculately others paled com parison presentation CO-2 powered replica 74-in version WHAT WONDERFUL memories Civy Boy FF models bring back sub ject done miniature Civy Boy 74 published construction article October 1949 Model Air plane News time about 13 can recall flying Baby Spitfire Free Flight arguing Merlin Super B ignition engine Control Line trainer month model magazine would come out FF con struction article contest report about California modelers such things dreams made kid wore out lot magazines through constant reread ing how-tos whos whos modeling favorites Civy Boy designer Paul Gilliam did quite well Civy Boys appeared various sizes plans kits 74 61 some smaller variations OK CO-2 MAN article began nice endorsement Bill wood manufactured Atwood Triumph 49 51 engines featured 74 plan showed both spark igni tion glow plug engines variations body length still few die-hard modelers 1949 persisted using ignition engines glow plugs steadily quickly taking over change positive can remember throwing out coil con denseralong grief trying get consistent running marginal pen cell flight batteries day also gave away Merlin right after replaced new O&R 23 didnt have ignition timer Younger modelers new hobby probably wondering what 80 Model Aviation nostalgia stuff about Just what Civy Boy Well is/was definitely high-performance Free Flight model significant least CR 74 earliest models 100% CG balances trailing edge wing huge stabilizer factors added some complications adjustments needed flying contribute classic floating glide good ones Civy Boy also con tains other classic features high pylon many-piece built-up construction cluding fuselage some nice memories Japanese-tissue-decorated models some builders now fly ing Civy Boys Nostalgia event models years 1946-1956 often flown engines same period bit later flown against other kind fun contest us space time fi nancial problems would very practical build neat models Nostalgia Old-Timer periods Thats Ive building CO-2 pow ered replicas of outstanding Free Flight models past repli cas good sport models well-suited small fields Theres much formal Left curved tips wing stabilizer vertical fin laminated around cardboard forms Right Sheet balsa sliced aid templates form upper lower rib surfaces wing upper surface stab 1116 sq used lower stab surface August1984 81 contest activity CO-2 models have CO-2 event AMA rule book As writing repli cas Hal deBolts 1946 Airfoiler holds AMA record CO-2 replicas can flown fun perhaps local clubsponsored contests rate CO-2 replica Civy Boy 74 can put together fairly quickly far smaller time money investment building full size Telco Shark Brown Twin CO-2 motors can power Civy Boy theres secret good-flying CO-2 models simply build light piece balsa must about light weight can find dont have good feel relative weights balsa sheets sticks just look lightest colored wood its usually lightest weight too covering use lightest tissue two coats very thin clear dope Decora tions keeping nostalgia theme should done colored tissue instead colored dope Construction Begin flying sur Two stages constructing wing left leading edge trailing edge tips have pinned down lower ribs have po sitioned 1/16 sq strip about mid-chord temporarily supports lower ribs Right Spars upper ribs have added Left The last step building wing separate panels rejoin proper dihedral picture main panel has rejoined center panel Right completed assembled framework original October 1949 Model Airplane News article 82 Model Aviation faces making laminated curved tips Cut Out cardboard templates match inside contours wing stabilizer tips fin trailing edge Use three strips /32 x /32 balsa piece Wet strips coat mating surfaces Titebond glue tape strips around templates Let dry make another set wing stab tips Start wing pin down leading edge LE trailing edge TE tip pieces building board Put pins alongside wood through Make up rib templates cardboard thin plywood Begin lower rib template slice required pieces Fit glue place trimming TE end fit tips Cut out same number upper rib pieces Note need tapered end will mate correctly lower ribs Using some upper rib pieces can now check see just tall spars should Carefully sand spar strips correct width glue place Note spars need quite bit taper tips Fit trim up per ribs glue place After wing assembled use razor saw sharp knife separate panels Sand mating ends block Continued page 84 S SCRAP BALSA SPAR JOASRS --[_- /4POLYHEDRAL SPARS- TIAS APPROX I/45PA- SLICE FROM IOU SRT ORMA SR RIPE PYON- I/IA OPTRALANCE AT CC I/IAPLT0\SEA TO PLY000 RIPE 010 WOVE STAR SIRS- SLICE PROM IOU SPY SPAR I/IC R I/B- AR SATEi/IAR I/RTE BOPPEP I/Y2 SAT FROM P TOP L --V BODY IS SUAAREMPAE CRORSPOCES ~SAME LENSTA AS UPRORTS IRI/IRSHT 1216/R- 3/SD SO SITE FRAMES A]APPROY CPA LI/TAIlOR BOND PAPER PATCH COVER LEAD CUARGER U ROTOR LEES OUT TRAC FRONT CORNER SARIS- 020 RIPE rn w /LAM STRIPS I/IAUI/R1/IAS0 020 RIPE / I/IA SATODD AIRE VIA DUWELR IS/A FUZE SNUFFER I/A CLAM TARE BEAR OIER FAZE ISP VIEW I2345A August 1984 83 000CR TIP SPARS TO FlY 195 225 235 245 265 275 300 325 325 WHEELS CONTROL-UNEFREE-FLIGHT QOO VINTAGESMOOTHGOLDEN AGENEW sizesCONTOURsizes2hzBALLOON 343/a34234 3431/i 1334131413342/z4/ 11443/i1/43341144/a314514 11/251144141145334 186/a2145141W6/ 0405 1011 1519 2025 3035 4045 40451 5060 6070 OEM BULK INQUIRES INVITED Featuring LONG GLASS FILLED NYLON FOR STRENGTH AND STABILITY Alignment Lines Mounting Interchangeable K raft Flat bottom nose gear SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 4560 LAYHIGH RD HAMILTON OH 45013 AREA CODE 5 3 36 5 6 up tip panels can joined main panels proper angle Scrap pieces spar stock can used joiners reinforce spars cut tips dry cut sand re join main panels proper angle flat center section Build stab similar manner use /16 sq lower portions ribs Build fin now too youll just about done flying surfaces Make up fuselage side frame traditional manner dry make other identical side Because basic fuselage square sides can joined over plan side view using crosspieces same length uprights pylon should cut stiff piece /6 sheet should notchedto fit over body crosspieces Glue place fit / sheet brace pieces Add /6 x strips forward aft pylon sides bottom fuselage side strips should tapered about middle body way rear before being glued Cut out ply motor mount bend landing gear wire wheel place sew wire back mount heavy thread Cut out wing plat form glue onfollowed wire hold-downs Cut away lower body strip hatch glue small H pieces Its time fit motor carefully bend copper tube leading tank tank will fit about shown forward end tank must higher rest best perform ance Lead tubes out near front cor ner hatch opening bend motor tube lead up toward top mount theres too much tubing carefully wind excess -in-dia coil shape Mount motor small wood screws Sand part final shape smoothness prepare covering Cover part separate piece tissue necessary prevent wrinkles model five pieces tissue re quired wings lower surface ie panel upper surface required separate piece between pair ribs tip panels fuselage covered eight long thin strips pair lengthwise sticks save some time just dyed pylon yellow highlight marker match body tissue Lightly water-shrink tissue cover ing apply just coat Sig Lite cote dope some other non-tautening nitrate dope Part charm original Civy Boy models comes extensive tis sue decoration can duplicate fairly easily photocopying wing stab plans using copies tissuecutting guides sheet thin card board tape down some dark tissue Tape Continued page 167 84 Model Aviation SCALE RADIO CONTROL SCALE PILOTS CYUNDERS ENGINE KITS MACHINE GUN KITS PLASTIC DISPLAY MODELS SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG DEPT MA PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 9 NEW GLASS FILLED MOTOR MOUNTS B D AA Profile Proto Eveat AA B D Jet None None No Juniors No Juniors Juniors unlimital amNo Juniors Restrictions None None No Seniors No Seniors No Seniors addition think 1984-1985 AMA rule book paragraph 17 Section 23 CL Speed needs revised add ing following sentence just before last sentence paragraph addi tion models should maintain flight alti tude generally above height pilots hand holding con trol handle last sentence paragraph would revised read Maintenance flight outside limits specified various classes one-half lap shall constitute foul still think need class limited specific engineand maybe specific plane wellfor beginners good job column Keep up good work Thats aD month Comments Ross letter should sent Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Gar land TX 75042 Civy Boy CO-2ILidberg Continued page 84 copies over tissue cut out letters using metal straightedge guide sharp #11 X-Acto blade Adhere letters thinner applied small brush original Civy Boy 74 MAN article featured Atwood Triumph lettering wings under side thats model says Telco CO-2 dont work Telco free plug want encourage use CO-2 motors dont have install dethermal izer DT would shame lose model needlessly thermal Install dowel fuse snuffer tube wire hooks shown plan piece strong thread 008 012-in Control Line wire used limit string tail will pop up about 400 thread used sure wont contactthe fuse tail will pop off instead up Check over panel wing tail warps steam flat necessary Assemble model must balance wings TE adjustment move tank forward aft Small bits clay ballast may also used tank located correctly brace place make bond paper hatch cover Begin test glides / shim under stab TE bit thickness will probably needed good glide Move tail assembly around bit theres just hint left glide turn add some A6 sq /-in-long keys position stab platform Make sure keys glued stab stab still free pop up Try some low-power flights Civy Boy should climb gently right low setting wont theres warp rudder engine offset needs taken care Work up slowly power using throttle Most CO-2 models fly best using less full power Hope enjoy Civy Boy replica believe youll find relaxing rewarding type modeling Screamin EagletlHunton Continued page 91 much sensitive responsive compared stock kit Eaglet may want get experienced pilot help check out trim new model SofteelJohnson Continued page 95 everything built onto simplicity accuracy 3/8 sheet should cut roughly shape having traced plan carbon paper stabilizer-elevator assembly needs cut out sanded pre-hinged technique hinge centerlines dipped warmed Vaseline ad hesives paint wont stick assembled unit carefully placed over crutch properly aligned CyA-glued Use scraps 3/8 sheet make absolutely sure stab-eleva tor assembly level Pin crutch flat over drawing using extension lines locate position formers Lite Ply should have engine mounts epoxied time 5-mm epoxy assemble bulkheads sides over August1984 167 however will quickly become accli mated appreciative 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