COMPUTERUse home computer generate insignia expensive software complicated techniques MODELERS ARE ingenious lot Just subscribe few club newsletters 11 see steady stream clever hints fall Now didnt think category widespread use home computers has added several new wrinkles tradition finding easier moreinventive ways construct model airplanes Computers have used computerassisted design CAD model flight simulationthe latter exclusively RC application article describes several different methods use computer design manufacture insignia markings decorations model aircraft fly Free Flight rubber- Electricpowered models exclusively illustrations pertain craft would difficult adapt techniques other types models however Registration Numbers method modification old technique applying large numbers such wing registration numbers squadron codes military buzz numbers Normally would draw numbers letters sheet paper tape some tissue building board tape drawing over tissue cut through both layers sharp hobby knife cut-tissue letters would doped onto model technique works well requires have some drawing skill draw type Traditional aircraft-style fonts made up simple block letters theyre actually hexagonal design Afont set type size style cruising Internet ran across reference aircraft font called AmarilloUSAF typeface like ones used Air Force friend subscribes America Online service located font downloaded just covered Earl Stahl Interstate Cadet decided use new font make wing registration numbers registration markings generated computer Computer-generated markings effective small models cut black tissue using traditional method like Pilatus Turbo-Porter No-Cal 40 Model Aviation RATED MARKZNG Photoc author Graphic Design Heather Erdahi An endless variety designs can created home computer color printermost expensive software Using CorelDraw used AmarilloUSAF create sets registration numbers exact size proportions required After printed made several photocopies drawing preserve original future use As added insurance drawing also saved disk copy drawing taped over piece black tissue numbers cut out sharp knife traditional manner letters doped wing works like charmand doesnt require hand-lettering Incidentally can apply length drafting tape baseline letters mark exact positions individual letters before cut out marked tape can applied wing used guide applying letters model Computer-Generated Insignia Method several ways make national insignia decorations will need computer drawing software some cases color printer use HewlettPackard color inkjet printer software need upper-level excellent public-domain shareware programs can get job done Access color photocopier may also necessary large copy shops have Lets start common-but-vexing assignment USAF stars-and-bars emblem Luckily already have insignia disk have hardware might want purchase CorelDraw clip-art package CD-ROM contains hundreds aviation military markings Ive also drawn insignia scratch Once basic pattern markings has established use drawing program scale up down required size Make duplicates will need its bad idea have some extras just case Print out insignias check carefully accuracy save work disk Have photocopy store make color copies computergenerated artwork Preserve original printout future use Now fix copied designs two light coats Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic coating product number 1301 Follow manufacturers warnings use well-ventilated location preferably outdoors clear coat dry roughly cut out copied insignia Now carefully sand backs insignia fine-grit sandpaper use 400-grit finer Work carefully clean surface avoid nicks creases sanding will help reduce thickness finished marking will minimize unsightly edges white paper Youll know sanding complete colored design starts show through back white paper Now cut out individual designs use straightedge hobby knife appropriate fine scissors curved edges ready mount design model test-fit insignia certain its exact location holding insignia fine tweezers fingers spray back 3M Spray Mount Artists Adhesive product number 6065 Apply design model Press clean paper towel tissue until adheres Spray Mount stays tacky permit repositioning will bond permanently dry technique makes insignia indistinguishable commercial decals wont chip fade crack Computer-Generated Insignia Method II Lettered designs decorations can sometimes generated directly onto Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section 0 44 liii authors Skyraider has national insignia made color laser copies tail markings homemade decals KNI3zI 7 Ia3 uriii5h trans parent tape onto photocopied artwork Soak cold water two three minutes Cut out. arefully rub paper fibers back lea vine transparency 1N1231 Place transparency lenqth adhesive transfer tape Cut out trim peel off backin Carefully tape transparency model May1996 43 - 4Na3 Qylon spray .Vurn over lightly eand EQ Cut Out lneinia. Adlle0ive spray Apply Model 44 Model Aviation 4Color Copy EOEi Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section Japanese tissue ordinary sheet printer paper result tissue lettering printed Because design Wedgy possible cut out triangular section lettered tissue fit onto portion fuselage framework surrounding areas covered undecorated tissue usual way demarcation between lettered unlettered tissue invisible Incidentally attached tissue framework diluted glue finished model Crystal Coat instead dope way theres no possibility lettering can run inkjet printer ink watersoluble technique cannot used situation printed lettering effectively transparent cannot used make light lettering dark tissue Homemade Decals surprisingly easy make custom pressure-sensitive decals Youll need some photocopied artwork transparent tape Scotch Magic Tape very good double-sided lineriess tape sometimes called adhesive-transfer tape shallow dish cool water Transfer tape has adhesive both sides removable coated paper liner side Always begin photocopied artwork never original example shown artwork generated computer almost original will including material drawn hand created pressuresensitive type might want use manufacturers logo typography book magazine First take length transparent tape stick over artwork toner copied artwork must come contact adhesive tape Use blunt object like end bobby knife burnish tape Roughly cut out taped artwork Place tape-covered artwork dish cool water water must cold 46 Model Aviation ub 049B Lug & radial mount Metal tank High RPM True Carburetion OK Cub 049A Radial mount Nylon tank High RPM True Carburetion 58 years OK engine history 80 page book Includes complete engine listings full color photos $14 LECTOR EDITION $1195 p/p BACH five color posters $15 $5 shpgOne year catalog/newsletter $2 per orderWe accept VISA MASTERCARD OK ENGINES PO BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 00 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates u 28 Fold Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H ProI AgTMAircraft Mag Wheels ONG machined aerospace-grade aluminum larstock N o bushings friction-free running long Wear Badiusdcorners high-stress areas Fvespoke mag wheel functional good looks usive BIBLOCK Tire Retention System rtiaximum holding power Recessed center hub keep wheel collar inside rim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including LiteFlights Aluminum C-Clip Axles lightweight flat-spot resistant foam design smooth ground y aIIU yOod looks lent foam tires nylon uubIIIIIyS readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 48 Model Aviation ing period should no longer two three minutes Excessive soaking may cause adhesive tape pull away markings soak tape down length transfer tape workbench liner side should against tabletop sticky side should face up few bits masking tape applied corners will keep transfer tape moving around After artwork has soaked few minutes hold above dish gently rub away paper fibers fingertips Dip artwork water occasionally Gradually paper fibers will wash away will left length transparent tape toner trapped adhesive Once have determined fibers have removed carefully shake wipe away remaining water droplets Orient transparent tape its adhesive side will come contact adhesive side transfer tape taped tabletop Press two tapes together rub fingertip smooth out Use straightedge hobby knife and/or fine scissors final tnmming homemade decal finished Peel off liner tape back decal stick place model Position pressure-sensitive decals carefully will very difficult remove once have put place surprisingly versatile technique seems work best single color copier tonerparticularly black red surface decal applied must light color since tape itself transparent Ive tried make pressure-sensitive decals multicolored copies much success colors full-color copies seem poorly saturated resulting very pale decal suspect someone reading article will come up other useful variations technique size decal limited size transparent tape Ive some success using two-inch-wide transparent packing tape glossy tape gloss can minimized sanding surface very fine grit sandpaper before applying decal model * BEST GLOW PLUG CONNECTOR Stainless Steel HEAD LOCK BEST DESIGN Welded No Solder Acid Flux Flexing Wires BEST NiCad BEST QUALITY & GUARANTEE MODEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION BEST PRICESt #045-WIO NiCad Charger$ 995 available write directSt #040-With NiCad$1595 add $100 $200 outside USSt #041-With NiCad & Charger$ 2595 MODEL PRODUCTS CORPPH 908 850-1508 PO BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NJ 07820FAX 908 850-8860 USA PAT NO 4221452 GET THE BEST MADE IN USA 4 _ ws
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 48
COMPUTERUse home computer generate insignia expensive software complicated techniques MODELERS ARE ingenious lot Just subscribe few club newsletters 11 see steady stream clever hints fall Now didnt think category widespread use home computers has added several new wrinkles tradition finding easier moreinventive ways construct model airplanes Computers have used computerassisted design CAD model flight simulationthe latter exclusively RC application article describes several different methods use computer design manufacture insignia markings decorations model aircraft fly Free Flight rubber- Electricpowered models exclusively illustrations pertain craft would difficult adapt techniques other types models however Registration Numbers method modification old technique applying large numbers such wing registration numbers squadron codes military buzz numbers Normally would draw numbers letters sheet paper tape some tissue building board tape drawing over tissue cut through both layers sharp hobby knife cut-tissue letters would doped onto model technique works well requires have some drawing skill draw type Traditional aircraft-style fonts made up simple block letters theyre actually hexagonal design Afont set type size style cruising Internet ran across reference aircraft font called AmarilloUSAF typeface like ones used Air Force friend subscribes America Online service located font downloaded just covered Earl Stahl Interstate Cadet decided use new font make wing registration numbers registration markings generated computer Computer-generated markings effective small models cut black tissue using traditional method like Pilatus Turbo-Porter No-Cal 40 Model Aviation RATED MARKZNG Photoc author Graphic Design Heather Erdahi An endless variety designs can created home computer color printermost expensive software Using CorelDraw used AmarilloUSAF create sets registration numbers exact size proportions required After printed made several photocopies drawing preserve original future use As added insurance drawing also saved disk copy drawing taped over piece black tissue numbers cut out sharp knife traditional manner letters doped wing works like charmand doesnt require hand-lettering Incidentally can apply length drafting tape baseline letters mark exact positions individual letters before cut out marked tape can applied wing used guide applying letters model Computer-Generated Insignia Method several ways make national insignia decorations will need computer drawing software some cases color printer use HewlettPackard color inkjet printer software need upper-level excellent public-domain shareware programs can get job done Access color photocopier may also necessary large copy shops have Lets start common-but-vexing assignment USAF stars-and-bars emblem Luckily already have insignia disk have hardware might want purchase CorelDraw clip-art package CD-ROM contains hundreds aviation military markings Ive also drawn insignia scratch Once basic pattern markings has established use drawing program scale up down required size Make duplicates will need its bad idea have some extras just case Print out insignias check carefully accuracy save work disk Have photocopy store make color copies computergenerated artwork Preserve original printout future use Now fix copied designs two light coats Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic coating product number 1301 Follow manufacturers warnings use well-ventilated location preferably outdoors clear coat dry roughly cut out copied insignia Now carefully sand backs insignia fine-grit sandpaper use 400-grit finer Work carefully clean surface avoid nicks creases sanding will help reduce thickness finished marking will minimize unsightly edges white paper Youll know sanding complete colored design starts show through back white paper Now cut out individual designs use straightedge hobby knife appropriate fine scissors curved edges ready mount design model test-fit insignia certain its exact location holding insignia fine tweezers fingers spray back 3M Spray Mount Artists Adhesive product number 6065 Apply design model Press clean paper towel tissue until adheres Spray Mount stays tacky permit repositioning will bond permanently dry technique makes insignia indistinguishable commercial decals wont chip fade crack Computer-Generated Insignia Method II Lettered designs decorations can sometimes generated directly onto Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section 0 44 liii authors Skyraider has national insignia made color laser copies tail markings homemade decals KNI3zI 7 Ia3 uriii5h trans parent tape onto photocopied artwork Soak cold water two three minutes Cut out. arefully rub paper fibers back lea vine transparency 1N1231 Place transparency lenqth adhesive transfer tape Cut out trim peel off backin Carefully tape transparency model May1996 43 - 4Na3 Qylon spray .Vurn over lightly eand EQ Cut Out lneinia. Adlle0ive spray Apply Model 44 Model Aviation 4Color Copy EOEi Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section Japanese tissue ordinary sheet printer paper result tissue lettering printed Because design Wedgy possible cut out triangular section lettered tissue fit onto portion fuselage framework surrounding areas covered undecorated tissue usual way demarcation between lettered unlettered tissue invisible Incidentally attached tissue framework diluted glue finished model Crystal Coat instead dope way theres no possibility lettering can run inkjet printer ink watersoluble technique cannot used situation printed lettering effectively transparent cannot used make light lettering dark tissue Homemade Decals surprisingly easy make custom pressure-sensitive decals Youll need some photocopied artwork transparent tape Scotch Magic Tape very good double-sided lineriess tape sometimes called adhesive-transfer tape shallow dish cool water Transfer tape has adhesive both sides removable coated paper liner side Always begin photocopied artwork never original example shown artwork generated computer almost original will including material drawn hand created pressuresensitive type might want use manufacturers logo typography book magazine First take length transparent tape stick over artwork toner copied artwork must come contact adhesive tape Use blunt object like end bobby knife burnish tape Roughly cut out taped artwork Place tape-covered artwork dish cool water water must cold 46 Model Aviation ub 049B Lug & radial mount Metal tank High RPM True Carburetion OK Cub 049A Radial mount Nylon tank High RPM True Carburetion 58 years OK engine history 80 page book Includes complete engine listings full color photos $14 LECTOR EDITION $1195 p/p BACH five color posters $15 $5 shpgOne year catalog/newsletter $2 per orderWe accept VISA MASTERCARD OK ENGINES PO BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 00 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates u 28 Fold Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H ProI AgTMAircraft Mag Wheels ONG machined aerospace-grade aluminum larstock N o bushings friction-free running long Wear Badiusdcorners high-stress areas Fvespoke mag wheel functional good looks usive BIBLOCK Tire Retention System rtiaximum holding power Recessed center hub keep wheel collar inside rim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including LiteFlights Aluminum C-Clip Axles lightweight flat-spot resistant foam design smooth ground y aIIU yOod looks lent foam tires nylon uubIIIIIyS readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 48 Model Aviation ing period should no longer two three minutes Excessive soaking may cause adhesive tape pull away markings soak tape down length transfer tape workbench liner side should against tabletop sticky side should face up few bits masking tape applied corners will keep transfer tape moving around After artwork has soaked few minutes hold above dish gently rub away paper fibers fingertips Dip artwork water occasionally Gradually paper fibers will wash away will left length transparent tape toner trapped adhesive Once have determined fibers have removed carefully shake wipe away remaining water droplets Orient transparent tape its adhesive side will come contact adhesive side transfer tape taped tabletop Press two tapes together rub fingertip smooth out Use straightedge hobby knife and/or fine scissors final tnmming homemade decal finished Peel off liner tape back decal stick place model Position pressure-sensitive decals carefully will very difficult remove once have put place surprisingly versatile technique seems work best single color copier tonerparticularly black red surface decal applied must light color since tape itself transparent Ive tried make pressure-sensitive decals multicolored copies much success colors full-color copies seem poorly saturated resulting very pale decal suspect someone reading article will come up other useful variations technique size decal limited size transparent tape Ive some success using two-inch-wide transparent packing tape glossy tape gloss can minimized sanding surface very fine grit sandpaper before applying decal model * BEST GLOW PLUG CONNECTOR Stainless Steel HEAD LOCK BEST DESIGN Welded No Solder Acid Flux Flexing Wires BEST NiCad BEST QUALITY & GUARANTEE MODEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION BEST PRICESt #045-WIO NiCad Charger$ 995 available write directSt #040-With NiCad$1595 add $100 $200 outside USSt #041-With NiCad & Charger$ 2595 MODEL PRODUCTS CORPPH 908 850-1508 PO BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NJ 07820FAX 908 850-8860 USA PAT NO 4221452 GET THE BEST MADE IN USA 4 _ ws
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 48
COMPUTERUse home computer generate insignia expensive software complicated techniques MODELERS ARE ingenious lot Just subscribe few club newsletters 11 see steady stream clever hints fall Now didnt think category widespread use home computers has added several new wrinkles tradition finding easier moreinventive ways construct model airplanes Computers have used computerassisted design CAD model flight simulationthe latter exclusively RC application article describes several different methods use computer design manufacture insignia markings decorations model aircraft fly Free Flight rubber- Electricpowered models exclusively illustrations pertain craft would difficult adapt techniques other types models however Registration Numbers method modification old technique applying large numbers such wing registration numbers squadron codes military buzz numbers Normally would draw numbers letters sheet paper tape some tissue building board tape drawing over tissue cut through both layers sharp hobby knife cut-tissue letters would doped onto model technique works well requires have some drawing skill draw type Traditional aircraft-style fonts made up simple block letters theyre actually hexagonal design Afont set type size style cruising Internet ran across reference aircraft font called AmarilloUSAF typeface like ones used Air Force friend subscribes America Online service located font downloaded just covered Earl Stahl Interstate Cadet decided use new font make wing registration numbers registration markings generated computer Computer-generated markings effective small models cut black tissue using traditional method like Pilatus Turbo-Porter No-Cal 40 Model Aviation RATED MARKZNG Photoc author Graphic Design Heather Erdahi An endless variety designs can created home computer color printermost expensive software Using CorelDraw used AmarilloUSAF create sets registration numbers exact size proportions required After printed made several photocopies drawing preserve original future use As added insurance drawing also saved disk copy drawing taped over piece black tissue numbers cut out sharp knife traditional manner letters doped wing works like charmand doesnt require hand-lettering Incidentally can apply length drafting tape baseline letters mark exact positions individual letters before cut out marked tape can applied wing used guide applying letters model Computer-Generated Insignia Method several ways make national insignia decorations will need computer drawing software some cases color printer use HewlettPackard color inkjet printer software need upper-level excellent public-domain shareware programs can get job done Access color photocopier may also necessary large copy shops have Lets start common-but-vexing assignment USAF stars-and-bars emblem Luckily already have insignia disk have hardware might want purchase CorelDraw clip-art package CD-ROM contains hundreds aviation military markings Ive also drawn insignia scratch Once basic pattern markings has established use drawing program scale up down required size Make duplicates will need its bad idea have some extras just case Print out insignias check carefully accuracy save work disk Have photocopy store make color copies computergenerated artwork Preserve original printout future use Now fix copied designs two light coats Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic coating product number 1301 Follow manufacturers warnings use well-ventilated location preferably outdoors clear coat dry roughly cut out copied insignia Now carefully sand backs insignia fine-grit sandpaper use 400-grit finer Work carefully clean surface avoid nicks creases sanding will help reduce thickness finished marking will minimize unsightly edges white paper Youll know sanding complete colored design starts show through back white paper Now cut out individual designs use straightedge hobby knife appropriate fine scissors curved edges ready mount design model test-fit insignia certain its exact location holding insignia fine tweezers fingers spray back 3M Spray Mount Artists Adhesive product number 6065 Apply design model Press clean paper towel tissue until adheres Spray Mount stays tacky permit repositioning will bond permanently dry technique makes insignia indistinguishable commercial decals wont chip fade crack Computer-Generated Insignia Method II Lettered designs decorations can sometimes generated directly onto Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section 0 44 liii authors Skyraider has national insignia made color laser copies tail markings homemade decals KNI3zI 7 Ia3 uriii5h trans parent tape onto photocopied artwork Soak cold water two three minutes Cut out. arefully rub paper fibers back lea vine transparency 1N1231 Place transparency lenqth adhesive transfer tape Cut out trim peel off backin Carefully tape transparency model May1996 43 - 4Na3 Qylon spray .Vurn over lightly eand EQ Cut Out lneinia. Adlle0ive spray Apply Model 44 Model Aviation 4Color Copy EOEi Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section Japanese tissue ordinary sheet printer paper result tissue lettering printed Because design Wedgy possible cut out triangular section lettered tissue fit onto portion fuselage framework surrounding areas covered undecorated tissue usual way demarcation between lettered unlettered tissue invisible Incidentally attached tissue framework diluted glue finished model Crystal Coat instead dope way theres no possibility lettering can run inkjet printer ink watersoluble technique cannot used situation printed lettering effectively transparent cannot used make light lettering dark tissue Homemade Decals surprisingly easy make custom pressure-sensitive decals Youll need some photocopied artwork transparent tape Scotch Magic Tape very good double-sided lineriess tape sometimes called adhesive-transfer tape shallow dish cool water Transfer tape has adhesive both sides removable coated paper liner side Always begin photocopied artwork never original example shown artwork generated computer almost original will including material drawn hand created pressuresensitive type might want use manufacturers logo typography book magazine First take length transparent tape stick over artwork toner copied artwork must come contact adhesive tape Use blunt object like end bobby knife burnish tape Roughly cut out taped artwork Place tape-covered artwork dish cool water water must cold 46 Model Aviation ub 049B Lug & radial mount Metal tank High RPM True Carburetion OK Cub 049A Radial mount Nylon tank High RPM True Carburetion 58 years OK engine history 80 page book Includes complete engine listings full color photos $14 LECTOR EDITION $1195 p/p BACH five color posters $15 $5 shpgOne year catalog/newsletter $2 per orderWe accept VISA MASTERCARD OK ENGINES PO BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 00 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates u 28 Fold Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H ProI AgTMAircraft Mag Wheels ONG machined aerospace-grade aluminum larstock N o bushings friction-free running long Wear Badiusdcorners high-stress areas Fvespoke mag wheel functional good looks usive BIBLOCK Tire Retention System rtiaximum holding power Recessed center hub keep wheel collar inside rim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including LiteFlights Aluminum C-Clip Axles lightweight flat-spot resistant foam design smooth ground y aIIU yOod looks lent foam tires nylon uubIIIIIyS readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 48 Model Aviation ing period should no longer two three minutes Excessive soaking may cause adhesive tape pull away markings soak tape down length transfer tape workbench liner side should against tabletop sticky side should face up few bits masking tape applied corners will keep transfer tape moving around After artwork has soaked few minutes hold above dish gently rub away paper fibers fingertips Dip artwork water occasionally Gradually paper fibers will wash away will left length transparent tape toner trapped adhesive Once have determined fibers have removed carefully shake wipe away remaining water droplets Orient transparent tape its adhesive side will come contact adhesive side transfer tape taped tabletop Press two tapes together rub fingertip smooth out Use straightedge hobby knife and/or fine scissors final tnmming homemade decal finished Peel off liner tape back decal stick place model Position pressure-sensitive decals carefully will very difficult remove once have put place surprisingly versatile technique seems work best single color copier tonerparticularly black red surface decal applied must light color since tape itself transparent Ive tried make pressure-sensitive decals multicolored copies much success colors full-color copies seem poorly saturated resulting very pale decal suspect someone reading article will come up other useful variations technique size decal limited size transparent tape Ive some success using two-inch-wide transparent packing tape glossy tape gloss can minimized sanding surface very fine grit sandpaper before applying decal model * BEST GLOW PLUG CONNECTOR Stainless Steel HEAD LOCK BEST DESIGN Welded No Solder Acid Flux Flexing Wires BEST NiCad BEST QUALITY & GUARANTEE MODEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION BEST PRICESt #045-WIO NiCad Charger$ 995 available write directSt #040-With NiCad$1595 add $100 $200 outside USSt #041-With NiCad & Charger$ 2595 MODEL PRODUCTS CORPPH 908 850-1508 PO BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NJ 07820FAX 908 850-8860 USA PAT NO 4221452 GET THE BEST MADE IN USA 4 _ ws
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 48
COMPUTERUse home computer generate insignia expensive software complicated techniques MODELERS ARE ingenious lot Just subscribe few club newsletters 11 see steady stream clever hints fall Now didnt think category widespread use home computers has added several new wrinkles tradition finding easier moreinventive ways construct model airplanes Computers have used computerassisted design CAD model flight simulationthe latter exclusively RC application article describes several different methods use computer design manufacture insignia markings decorations model aircraft fly Free Flight rubber- Electricpowered models exclusively illustrations pertain craft would difficult adapt techniques other types models however Registration Numbers method modification old technique applying large numbers such wing registration numbers squadron codes military buzz numbers Normally would draw numbers letters sheet paper tape some tissue building board tape drawing over tissue cut through both layers sharp hobby knife cut-tissue letters would doped onto model technique works well requires have some drawing skill draw type Traditional aircraft-style fonts made up simple block letters theyre actually hexagonal design Afont set type size style cruising Internet ran across reference aircraft font called AmarilloUSAF typeface like ones used Air Force friend subscribes America Online service located font downloaded just covered Earl Stahl Interstate Cadet decided use new font make wing registration numbers registration markings generated computer Computer-generated markings effective small models cut black tissue using traditional method like Pilatus Turbo-Porter No-Cal 40 Model Aviation RATED MARKZNG Photoc author Graphic Design Heather Erdahi An endless variety designs can created home computer color printermost expensive software Using CorelDraw used AmarilloUSAF create sets registration numbers exact size proportions required After printed made several photocopies drawing preserve original future use As added insurance drawing also saved disk copy drawing taped over piece black tissue numbers cut out sharp knife traditional manner letters doped wing works like charmand doesnt require hand-lettering Incidentally can apply length drafting tape baseline letters mark exact positions individual letters before cut out marked tape can applied wing used guide applying letters model Computer-Generated Insignia Method several ways make national insignia decorations will need computer drawing software some cases color printer use HewlettPackard color inkjet printer software need upper-level excellent public-domain shareware programs can get job done Access color photocopier may also necessary large copy shops have Lets start common-but-vexing assignment USAF stars-and-bars emblem Luckily already have insignia disk have hardware might want purchase CorelDraw clip-art package CD-ROM contains hundreds aviation military markings Ive also drawn insignia scratch Once basic pattern markings has established use drawing program scale up down required size Make duplicates will need its bad idea have some extras just case Print out insignias check carefully accuracy save work disk Have photocopy store make color copies computergenerated artwork Preserve original printout future use Now fix copied designs two light coats Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic coating product number 1301 Follow manufacturers warnings use well-ventilated location preferably outdoors clear coat dry roughly cut out copied insignia Now carefully sand backs insignia fine-grit sandpaper use 400-grit finer Work carefully clean surface avoid nicks creases sanding will help reduce thickness finished marking will minimize unsightly edges white paper Youll know sanding complete colored design starts show through back white paper Now cut out individual designs use straightedge hobby knife appropriate fine scissors curved edges ready mount design model test-fit insignia certain its exact location holding insignia fine tweezers fingers spray back 3M Spray Mount Artists Adhesive product number 6065 Apply design model Press clean paper towel tissue until adheres Spray Mount stays tacky permit repositioning will bond permanently dry technique makes insignia indistinguishable commercial decals wont chip fade crack Computer-Generated Insignia Method II Lettered designs decorations can sometimes generated directly onto Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section 0 44 liii authors Skyraider has national insignia made color laser copies tail markings homemade decals KNI3zI 7 Ia3 uriii5h trans parent tape onto photocopied artwork Soak cold water two three minutes Cut out. arefully rub paper fibers back lea vine transparency 1N1231 Place transparency lenqth adhesive transfer tape Cut out trim peel off backin Carefully tape transparency model May1996 43 - 4Na3 Qylon spray .Vurn over lightly eand EQ Cut Out lneinia. Adlle0ive spray Apply Model 44 Model Aviation 4Color Copy EOEi Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section Japanese tissue ordinary sheet printer paper result tissue lettering printed Because design Wedgy possible cut out triangular section lettered tissue fit onto portion fuselage framework surrounding areas covered undecorated tissue usual way demarcation between lettered unlettered tissue invisible Incidentally attached tissue framework diluted glue finished model Crystal Coat instead dope way theres no possibility lettering can run inkjet printer ink watersoluble technique cannot used situation printed lettering effectively transparent cannot used make light lettering dark tissue Homemade Decals surprisingly easy make custom pressure-sensitive decals Youll need some photocopied artwork transparent tape Scotch Magic Tape very good double-sided lineriess tape sometimes called adhesive-transfer tape shallow dish cool water Transfer tape has adhesive both sides removable coated paper liner side Always begin photocopied artwork never original example shown artwork generated computer almost original will including material drawn hand created pressuresensitive type might want use manufacturers logo typography book magazine First take length transparent tape stick over artwork toner copied artwork must come contact adhesive tape Use blunt object like end bobby knife burnish tape Roughly cut out taped artwork Place tape-covered artwork dish cool water water must cold 46 Model Aviation ub 049B Lug & radial mount Metal tank High RPM True Carburetion OK Cub 049A Radial mount Nylon tank High RPM True Carburetion 58 years OK engine history 80 page book Includes complete engine listings full color photos $14 LECTOR EDITION $1195 p/p BACH five color posters $15 $5 shpgOne year catalog/newsletter $2 per orderWe accept VISA MASTERCARD OK ENGINES PO BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 00 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates u 28 Fold Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H ProI AgTMAircraft Mag Wheels ONG machined aerospace-grade aluminum larstock N o bushings friction-free running long Wear Badiusdcorners high-stress areas Fvespoke mag wheel functional good looks usive BIBLOCK Tire Retention System rtiaximum holding power Recessed center hub keep wheel collar inside rim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including LiteFlights Aluminum C-Clip Axles lightweight flat-spot resistant foam design smooth ground y aIIU yOod looks lent foam tires nylon uubIIIIIyS readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 48 Model Aviation ing period should no longer two three minutes Excessive soaking may cause adhesive tape pull away markings soak tape down length transfer tape workbench liner side should against tabletop sticky side should face up few bits masking tape applied corners will keep transfer tape moving around After artwork has soaked few minutes hold above dish gently rub away paper fibers fingertips Dip artwork water occasionally Gradually paper fibers will wash away will left length transparent tape toner trapped adhesive Once have determined fibers have removed carefully shake wipe away remaining water droplets Orient transparent tape its adhesive side will come contact adhesive side transfer tape taped tabletop Press two tapes together rub fingertip smooth out Use straightedge hobby knife and/or fine scissors final tnmming homemade decal finished Peel off liner tape back decal stick place model Position pressure-sensitive decals carefully will very difficult remove once have put place surprisingly versatile technique seems work best single color copier tonerparticularly black red surface decal applied must light color since tape itself transparent Ive tried make pressure-sensitive decals multicolored copies much success colors full-color copies seem poorly saturated resulting very pale decal suspect someone reading article will come up other useful variations technique size decal limited size transparent tape Ive some success using two-inch-wide transparent packing tape glossy tape gloss can minimized sanding surface very fine grit sandpaper before applying decal model * BEST GLOW PLUG CONNECTOR Stainless Steel HEAD LOCK BEST DESIGN Welded No Solder Acid Flux Flexing Wires BEST NiCad BEST QUALITY & GUARANTEE MODEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION BEST PRICESt #045-WIO NiCad Charger$ 995 available write directSt #040-With NiCad$1595 add $100 $200 outside USSt #041-With NiCad & Charger$ 2595 MODEL PRODUCTS CORPPH 908 850-1508 PO BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NJ 07820FAX 908 850-8860 USA PAT NO 4221452 GET THE BEST MADE IN USA 4 _ ws
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 48
COMPUTERUse home computer generate insignia expensive software complicated techniques MODELERS ARE ingenious lot Just subscribe few club newsletters 11 see steady stream clever hints fall Now didnt think category widespread use home computers has added several new wrinkles tradition finding easier moreinventive ways construct model airplanes Computers have used computerassisted design CAD model flight simulationthe latter exclusively RC application article describes several different methods use computer design manufacture insignia markings decorations model aircraft fly Free Flight rubber- Electricpowered models exclusively illustrations pertain craft would difficult adapt techniques other types models however Registration Numbers method modification old technique applying large numbers such wing registration numbers squadron codes military buzz numbers Normally would draw numbers letters sheet paper tape some tissue building board tape drawing over tissue cut through both layers sharp hobby knife cut-tissue letters would doped onto model technique works well requires have some drawing skill draw type Traditional aircraft-style fonts made up simple block letters theyre actually hexagonal design Afont set type size style cruising Internet ran across reference aircraft font called AmarilloUSAF typeface like ones used Air Force friend subscribes America Online service located font downloaded just covered Earl Stahl Interstate Cadet decided use new font make wing registration numbers registration markings generated computer Computer-generated markings effective small models cut black tissue using traditional method like Pilatus Turbo-Porter No-Cal 40 Model Aviation RATED MARKZNG Photoc author Graphic Design Heather Erdahi An endless variety designs can created home computer color printermost expensive software Using CorelDraw used AmarilloUSAF create sets registration numbers exact size proportions required After printed made several photocopies drawing preserve original future use As added insurance drawing also saved disk copy drawing taped over piece black tissue numbers cut out sharp knife traditional manner letters doped wing works like charmand doesnt require hand-lettering Incidentally can apply length drafting tape baseline letters mark exact positions individual letters before cut out marked tape can applied wing used guide applying letters model Computer-Generated Insignia Method several ways make national insignia decorations will need computer drawing software some cases color printer use HewlettPackard color inkjet printer software need upper-level excellent public-domain shareware programs can get job done Access color photocopier may also necessary large copy shops have Lets start common-but-vexing assignment USAF stars-and-bars emblem Luckily already have insignia disk have hardware might want purchase CorelDraw clip-art package CD-ROM contains hundreds aviation military markings Ive also drawn insignia scratch Once basic pattern markings has established use drawing program scale up down required size Make duplicates will need its bad idea have some extras just case Print out insignias check carefully accuracy save work disk Have photocopy store make color copies computergenerated artwork Preserve original printout future use Now fix copied designs two light coats Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic coating product number 1301 Follow manufacturers warnings use well-ventilated location preferably outdoors clear coat dry roughly cut out copied insignia Now carefully sand backs insignia fine-grit sandpaper use 400-grit finer Work carefully clean surface avoid nicks creases sanding will help reduce thickness finished marking will minimize unsightly edges white paper Youll know sanding complete colored design starts show through back white paper Now cut out individual designs use straightedge hobby knife appropriate fine scissors curved edges ready mount design model test-fit insignia certain its exact location holding insignia fine tweezers fingers spray back 3M Spray Mount Artists Adhesive product number 6065 Apply design model Press clean paper towel tissue until adheres Spray Mount stays tacky permit repositioning will bond permanently dry technique makes insignia indistinguishable commercial decals wont chip fade crack Computer-Generated Insignia Method II Lettered designs decorations can sometimes generated directly onto Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section 0 44 liii authors Skyraider has national insignia made color laser copies tail markings homemade decals KNI3zI 7 Ia3 uriii5h trans parent tape onto photocopied artwork Soak cold water two three minutes Cut out. arefully rub paper fibers back lea vine transparency 1N1231 Place transparency lenqth adhesive transfer tape Cut out trim peel off backin Carefully tape transparency model May1996 43 - 4Na3 Qylon spray .Vurn over lightly eand EQ Cut Out lneinia. Adlle0ive spray Apply Model 44 Model Aviation 4Color Copy EOEi Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section Japanese tissue ordinary sheet printer paper result tissue lettering printed Because design Wedgy possible cut out triangular section lettered tissue fit onto portion fuselage framework surrounding areas covered undecorated tissue usual way demarcation between lettered unlettered tissue invisible Incidentally attached tissue framework diluted glue finished model Crystal Coat instead dope way theres no possibility lettering can run inkjet printer ink watersoluble technique cannot used situation printed lettering effectively transparent cannot used make light lettering dark tissue Homemade Decals surprisingly easy make custom pressure-sensitive decals Youll need some photocopied artwork transparent tape Scotch Magic Tape very good double-sided lineriess tape sometimes called adhesive-transfer tape shallow dish cool water Transfer tape has adhesive both sides removable coated paper liner side Always begin photocopied artwork never original example shown artwork generated computer almost original will including material drawn hand created pressuresensitive type might want use manufacturers logo typography book magazine First take length transparent tape stick over artwork toner copied artwork must come contact adhesive tape Use blunt object like end bobby knife burnish tape Roughly cut out taped artwork Place tape-covered artwork dish cool water water must cold 46 Model Aviation ub 049B Lug & radial mount Metal tank High RPM True Carburetion OK Cub 049A Radial mount Nylon tank High RPM True Carburetion 58 years OK engine history 80 page book Includes complete engine listings full color photos $14 LECTOR EDITION $1195 p/p BACH five color posters $15 $5 shpgOne year catalog/newsletter $2 per orderWe accept VISA MASTERCARD OK ENGINES PO BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 00 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates u 28 Fold Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H ProI AgTMAircraft Mag Wheels ONG machined aerospace-grade aluminum larstock N o bushings friction-free running long Wear Badiusdcorners high-stress areas Fvespoke mag wheel functional good looks usive BIBLOCK Tire Retention System rtiaximum holding power Recessed center hub keep wheel collar inside rim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including LiteFlights Aluminum C-Clip Axles lightweight flat-spot resistant foam design smooth ground y aIIU yOod looks lent foam tires nylon uubIIIIIyS readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 48 Model Aviation ing period should no longer two three minutes Excessive soaking may cause adhesive tape pull away markings soak tape down length transfer tape workbench liner side should against tabletop sticky side should face up few bits masking tape applied corners will keep transfer tape moving around After artwork has soaked few minutes hold above dish gently rub away paper fibers fingertips Dip artwork water occasionally Gradually paper fibers will wash away will left length transparent tape toner trapped adhesive Once have determined fibers have removed carefully shake wipe away remaining water droplets Orient transparent tape its adhesive side will come contact adhesive side transfer tape taped tabletop Press two tapes together rub fingertip smooth out Use straightedge hobby knife and/or fine scissors final tnmming homemade decal finished Peel off liner tape back decal stick place model Position pressure-sensitive decals carefully will very difficult remove once have put place surprisingly versatile technique seems work best single color copier tonerparticularly black red surface decal applied must light color since tape itself transparent Ive tried make pressure-sensitive decals multicolored copies much success colors full-color copies seem poorly saturated resulting very pale decal suspect someone reading article will come up other useful variations technique size decal limited size transparent tape Ive some success using two-inch-wide transparent packing tape glossy tape gloss can minimized sanding surface very fine grit sandpaper before applying decal model * BEST GLOW PLUG CONNECTOR Stainless Steel HEAD LOCK BEST DESIGN Welded No Solder Acid Flux Flexing Wires BEST NiCad BEST QUALITY & GUARANTEE MODEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION BEST PRICESt #045-WIO NiCad Charger$ 995 available write directSt #040-With NiCad$1595 add $100 $200 outside USSt #041-With NiCad & Charger$ 2595 MODEL PRODUCTS CORPPH 908 850-1508 PO BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NJ 07820FAX 908 850-8860 USA PAT NO 4221452 GET THE BEST MADE IN USA 4 _ ws
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 48
COMPUTERUse home computer generate insignia expensive software complicated techniques MODELERS ARE ingenious lot Just subscribe few club newsletters 11 see steady stream clever hints fall Now didnt think category widespread use home computers has added several new wrinkles tradition finding easier moreinventive ways construct model airplanes Computers have used computerassisted design CAD model flight simulationthe latter exclusively RC application article describes several different methods use computer design manufacture insignia markings decorations model aircraft fly Free Flight rubber- Electricpowered models exclusively illustrations pertain craft would difficult adapt techniques other types models however Registration Numbers method modification old technique applying large numbers such wing registration numbers squadron codes military buzz numbers Normally would draw numbers letters sheet paper tape some tissue building board tape drawing over tissue cut through both layers sharp hobby knife cut-tissue letters would doped onto model technique works well requires have some drawing skill draw type Traditional aircraft-style fonts made up simple block letters theyre actually hexagonal design Afont set type size style cruising Internet ran across reference aircraft font called AmarilloUSAF typeface like ones used Air Force friend subscribes America Online service located font downloaded just covered Earl Stahl Interstate Cadet decided use new font make wing registration numbers registration markings generated computer Computer-generated markings effective small models cut black tissue using traditional method like Pilatus Turbo-Porter No-Cal 40 Model Aviation RATED MARKZNG Photoc author Graphic Design Heather Erdahi An endless variety designs can created home computer color printermost expensive software Using CorelDraw used AmarilloUSAF create sets registration numbers exact size proportions required After printed made several photocopies drawing preserve original future use As added insurance drawing also saved disk copy drawing taped over piece black tissue numbers cut out sharp knife traditional manner letters doped wing works like charmand doesnt require hand-lettering Incidentally can apply length drafting tape baseline letters mark exact positions individual letters before cut out marked tape can applied wing used guide applying letters model Computer-Generated Insignia Method several ways make national insignia decorations will need computer drawing software some cases color printer use HewlettPackard color inkjet printer software need upper-level excellent public-domain shareware programs can get job done Access color photocopier may also necessary large copy shops have Lets start common-but-vexing assignment USAF stars-and-bars emblem Luckily already have insignia disk have hardware might want purchase CorelDraw clip-art package CD-ROM contains hundreds aviation military markings Ive also drawn insignia scratch Once basic pattern markings has established use drawing program scale up down required size Make duplicates will need its bad idea have some extras just case Print out insignias check carefully accuracy save work disk Have photocopy store make color copies computergenerated artwork Preserve original printout future use Now fix copied designs two light coats Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic coating product number 1301 Follow manufacturers warnings use well-ventilated location preferably outdoors clear coat dry roughly cut out copied insignia Now carefully sand backs insignia fine-grit sandpaper use 400-grit finer Work carefully clean surface avoid nicks creases sanding will help reduce thickness finished marking will minimize unsightly edges white paper Youll know sanding complete colored design starts show through back white paper Now cut out individual designs use straightedge hobby knife appropriate fine scissors curved edges ready mount design model test-fit insignia certain its exact location holding insignia fine tweezers fingers spray back 3M Spray Mount Artists Adhesive product number 6065 Apply design model Press clean paper towel tissue until adheres Spray Mount stays tacky permit repositioning will bond permanently dry technique makes insignia indistinguishable commercial decals wont chip fade crack Computer-Generated Insignia Method II Lettered designs decorations can sometimes generated directly onto Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section 0 44 liii authors Skyraider has national insignia made color laser copies tail markings homemade decals KNI3zI 7 Ia3 uriii5h trans parent tape onto photocopied artwork Soak cold water two three minutes Cut out. arefully rub paper fibers back lea vine transparency 1N1231 Place transparency lenqth adhesive transfer tape Cut out trim peel off backin Carefully tape transparency model May1996 43 - 4Na3 Qylon spray .Vurn over lightly eand EQ Cut Out lneinia. Adlle0ive spray Apply Model 44 Model Aviation 4Color Copy EOEi Japanese tissue Electric-powered Leon Shulman Wedgy created fancy computer-generated lettering fuselage Once again started creating lettering design CorelDraw satisfied work printed inkjet printer time however carefully taped section Japanese tissue ordinary sheet printer paper result tissue lettering printed Because design Wedgy possible cut out triangular section lettered tissue fit onto portion fuselage framework surrounding areas covered undecorated tissue usual way demarcation between lettered unlettered tissue invisible Incidentally attached tissue framework diluted glue finished model Crystal Coat instead dope way theres no possibility lettering can run inkjet printer ink watersoluble technique cannot used situation printed lettering effectively transparent cannot used make light lettering dark tissue Homemade Decals surprisingly easy make custom pressure-sensitive decals Youll need some photocopied artwork transparent tape Scotch Magic Tape very good double-sided lineriess tape sometimes called adhesive-transfer tape shallow dish cool water Transfer tape has adhesive both sides removable coated paper liner side Always begin photocopied artwork never original example shown artwork generated computer almost original will including material drawn hand created pressuresensitive type might want use manufacturers logo typography book magazine First take length transparent tape stick over artwork toner copied artwork must come contact adhesive tape Use blunt object like end bobby knife burnish tape Roughly cut out taped artwork Place tape-covered artwork dish cool water water must cold 46 Model Aviation ub 049B Lug & radial mount Metal tank High RPM True Carburetion OK Cub 049A Radial mount Nylon tank High RPM True Carburetion 58 years OK engine history 80 page book Includes complete engine listings full color photos $14 LECTOR EDITION $1195 p/p BACH five color posters $15 $5 shpgOne year catalog/newsletter $2 per orderWe accept VISA MASTERCARD OK ENGINES PO BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 00 FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates u 28 Fold Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H ProI AgTMAircraft Mag Wheels ONG machined aerospace-grade aluminum larstock N o bushings friction-free running long Wear Badiusdcorners high-stress areas Fvespoke mag wheel functional good looks usive BIBLOCK Tire Retention System rtiaximum holding power Recessed center hub keep wheel collar inside rim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including LiteFlights Aluminum C-Clip Axles lightweight flat-spot resistant foam design smooth ground y aIIU yOod looks lent foam tires nylon uubIIIIIyS readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 48 Model Aviation ing period should no longer two three minutes Excessive soaking may cause adhesive tape pull away markings soak tape down length transfer tape workbench liner side should against tabletop sticky side should face up few bits masking tape applied corners will keep transfer tape moving around After artwork has soaked few minutes hold above dish gently rub away paper fibers fingertips Dip artwork water occasionally Gradually paper fibers will wash away will left length transparent tape toner trapped adhesive Once have determined fibers have removed carefully shake wipe away remaining water droplets Orient transparent tape its adhesive side will come contact adhesive side transfer tape taped tabletop Press two tapes together rub fingertip smooth out Use straightedge hobby knife and/or fine scissors final tnmming homemade decal finished Peel off liner tape back decal stick place model Position pressure-sensitive decals carefully will very difficult remove once have put place surprisingly versatile technique seems work best single color copier tonerparticularly black red surface decal applied must light color since tape itself transparent Ive tried make pressure-sensitive decals multicolored copies much success colors full-color copies seem poorly saturated resulting very pale decal suspect someone reading article will come up other useful variations technique size decal limited size transparent tape Ive some success using two-inch-wide transparent packing tape glossy tape gloss can minimized sanding surface very fine grit sandpaper before applying decal model * BEST GLOW PLUG CONNECTOR Stainless Steel HEAD LOCK BEST DESIGN Welded No Solder Acid Flux Flexing Wires BEST NiCad BEST QUALITY & GUARANTEE MODEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION BEST PRICESt #045-WIO NiCad Charger$ 995 available write directSt #040-With NiCad$1595 add $100 $200 outside USSt #041-With NiCad & Charger$ 2595 MODEL PRODUCTS CORPPH 908 850-1508 PO BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NJ 07820FAX 908 850-8860 USA PAT NO 4221452 GET THE BEST MADE IN USA 4 _ ws