CONTROL LINE SCALE
CONTROL LINE Scale Modeling is a new publication dedicated to Control Line (CL) Scale and the use of electronic controls.
About the author
Author Fred Cronenwett (Tarzana, CA) has been a faithful and prolific contributor to the CL Scale column and has supplied many excellent photos, reports on West Coast activities, and useful information about the use of electronics for controlling the operational features of scale models. The name also appears in some places as Fred Cronewett.
Fred has more than 10 years of experience with CL Scale airplanes in competition and with the use of electronic controls.
Scope and audience
This book has been written from the view of a scale modeler, but the application of electronics also applies to sport flying. It is a comprehensive guide to CL Scale that takes the modeler through all phases — from selecting a model, to the installation of electronic controls, to assembling documentation, to flying and entering CL Scale competition.
The softbound book has 133 pages and includes 96 photographs, 16 illustrations, and a 15-page photo gallery.
Topics covered
- Flying-line construction
- Single- and multichannel electronics
- Troubleshooting electronic controls
- Converting RC (Radio Control) kits to CL Scale
- Throttle control
- Test flying
There is a very informative chapter by Grant Hiestand about electric-powered CL flying. Grant has been using electric power in his CL Scale models for close to 10 years. He details the equipment needed and takes you step-by-step through a basic electric-powered project. Grant also explains how current electric equipment can provide fully proportional throttle control for your scale model.
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The use of electric power might be considered by a club or group that has a noise problem at the flying site. It's quiet, clean, and can be a great alternative to glow or gas power—especially if it makes a difference between keeping or losing a flying site.
Anyone considering entering the world of CL Scale modeling and/or using electronic controls should consider this book.
It can be obtained by writing to Fred Cronenwett at <REDACTED>; Tel: <REDACTED>. The cost is $24.95 plus $4 shipping and handling, and 8% tax for California residents.
Roger Carlson of Minnetonka, MN (an old-time CL modeler, he writes) sent a letter indicating that many years ago he built and flew a Sterling Nieuport and a Fokker D.VII and wants to get back into building and flying CL models. He wanted to know where he could obtain CL kits, free-line bellcranks and handles, and other CL supplies.
Other old-time CL fliers might be interested in getting back into the circle if they knew where to go for equipment.
Look in RCM's new advertising index for S & M Manufacturing and Brodak Manufacturing ads. They have CL supplies and kits. Each advertisement contains the company's address, telephone number, and the cost of a catalog.
If you're looking for scale models, many companies offer RC kits that can be converted for CL use. Also consider the Top Flite® scale kits in the 60-inch wingspan category — they make great CL Scale models.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
