PARADISE just returned Texas State Championships Scobie Model Flying Park Houston havent seen facility simply beautiful two seamless dead-level Concrete circles no trees means clean air flying Its park facility convenient parking equip ment picnicking playgrounds So get chance come down visit wideopen spaces contest marked hot windy weathergreat practice Nats con test really what want talk about Watching other contestants fly struck improvement up-and coming fliers also excellent perform ances three profile models engines ran very well fliers able handle wind easily anybody full-bodied Stunt ships prompted think about some phone calls requesting formation fliers just getting event should say way life First foremost bottom line simply will get better ground Flying way find out improve technology piloting skills Looking back 38 years flying CLPA Ive pon dered what recommend approach hours reliable flying need make significant improvement skills Gen erally speaking entering fliers stage best approach use KISS principle keep simple stupid thoughts kept leading profile Stunter because first time have very capable designs available will fly competi tively yet simple build recom mended design Im going pick popular Forerunner Custom Models 5515 Bridgeton Dr Arlington TX 76018 tel 1-817/467-9211 several reasons Ive seen examples fly fly well Ted Fancher reviewed available kits type last MA columns gave kit highest rating both quality kit itself completeness its structions other profile Stunters well such Prowler Sig kits fly well enough get job done take pick Now lets get some thoughts building vehicle youre going use selfimprovement thing should make com mitment building light straight simply isnt airplane lived up its design potential warps misalignment too much weight Lets start proper alignment need few references tools ensure build properly good straightedge absolutely vital 48In made heavy steel having milled edge preferable common aluminum ones will serve However dont bet truly straight Look carefully once have use store maintains its straightness thought might find local machine shop would run long scrap angle through mill create nice edge reasonable price next tools acquire series sanding blocks Youll need really long 24 wings fuselage some shorter ones general use Ive become very partial T-shaped ones made extruded aluminum available local hobby shop choice goo stick sandpaper aluminum Sears 60 Model Aviation Control Line Aerobatics Frank McMiIIan 12106 Gunter Gmve San Anuxilo TX 78231 An Impressive array Carbon Master tuned exhaust pipes made Lea Nering Lea sup ports Bill Ws preparation CL World Champs info pipes forthcoming look past Lea Nering Bob Palmer-desIgned Veco Thunderbird 57 Continued page 169 Photo left Lea Nerings rendition Bill Werwages famous Junar Stunter Power 05 4OVF using now-familiar Carbon Master tuned pipe setup inside fuselages belly right Vic Salcies new ship calls Pancho Barnes SuperTigre 60 hauls its 70 oz aloft CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 60 sanding disk adhesive Lacquer thinner works well clean up remove worn-out sheets Use coarser paper would normally consider shape major pieces lot work 80-grit sandpaper Also let paper cutting pressure use espe cially true unsupported sheeted surfaces Re strict hand sanding absolute minimum youll have professional-looking surfac es point using sanding blocks give straight lines airplane produce true flying surfaces hinge lines necessary provide accurate alignment Making light airplane accident takes patience discipline diffi cult just have get mind part section serving purposeget rid Remember building airplane flynot survive crashes structure strong enough support flight landing loads thats sufficient Look plywood plane think about whats mounted landing gear wire bellcrank etc Put part mounted place trial mounting see what can cut away save weight Drill holes use sanding drum carve away round off vari ous sections Its little pieces add up reason some people consistently build light planes especially careful tail consider re placing heavy wood area Modern adhesives really joy use Gone days choice Ambroid white glue along joy comes point concern have careful use enough type adhesive CyA epoxy aliphatic resin job Epoxy fillets globs wing dont make airplane fly better Make joints snug can crushing wood will make mini mum amount glue much effective Next month Ill continue series now Id like share another procedure finishing wood props Windy U developed prop-finishing tech nique around acrylic lacquer looks good use wooden props may want try tip custom look increase efficiency over stock propeller 1 Take pie plate filled acetone soak new prop three five minutes factory finish will fall off no sanding re quired 2 Let prop dry thoroughly sand smooth 320-400 paper Balance prop point 3 Recarve pitch changes Phillips entry thinning etc After thats done equalize blades using Prather pitch gauge last three stations tip 95% work pay spe cial attention farther out hub go youre done rebalance prop 4 Use acrylic lacquer thinned DuPont 36085 thinner brush two coats finish three five minutes apart Wait 15 minutes sand 600 paper used wet Spray last coat acrylic wait 15 minutes before sand ing 1200 paper Buff silver polish total time under hour cluding buffing Now time buff heavy blade final balancing Make sure re check prop balance after flying session can affected stone chips etc can also paint prop tips add Letraset press-on lettering blades whatever else fits style Acrylic lacquer will make instant expert type lacquer needs addition flex-all fish-eye killer mixes absolute world-class results Good luck need kinds input readers photos especially building/flying/finishing tips opin ions questions observations think contribution will improve hobby send Also please consider sharing pet tech niques community enjoy expand ing capabilities send things please send address given columns headerand Model Aviation editorial offices send stuff just have forward Texas thatll take time CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 61 rest us demand great enough hassle making isnt too extreme next column should know well work out theyll available what price photo can see difficulty mounting engines way back wing Whether its FAI Fast theres just no block left attach engine mounts before spar gets way Going either over under spar makes wing thats either too thick too thin unless use some king-size mounts What system will eventually need small cowl will fair front engine center block other pictures winners local 80-mph Combat contest held last weekend southern California novel part top three used three different classes mod els did very well Alan Deveuve used very competitive Slow Combat model 10 x 4 prop low-nitro fuel take first over Russ Willcox used high-revving FAT event Russ Graves chose severely restrict intake Fast Combat engine get below 80-mph limit talk about going larger flying lines Fast Combat interesting note fly-away Alans Slow Combat ship 018 linesand 15-powered model did about square mile grass weeds around really bad luck Alans model find concrete anywhere near break model engines crank case hit During fly-away engine actually shut off quite bit fuel left because plane turned attitude put fuel pickup tube out fuel several people working fuel shut offs Fast Combat models far Ive seen demonstrated Maybe Ill see Continued page 170 September 1990 169 Nothing Can Match. Mighty LOVESONG tripped Lovesong has nearly 26 1 max LID far best US made glider kit among lowest lowest sink rate according results Selig/Donovan/Fraser Princeton tests mighty LOVESONG mightier ever its max [ID about 14% better other competition thermal glider design Can really afford fly anything less tripped Eppler 214 airfoil proving killer thermal airfoil 90s puts PIXY CAMANO & LOVESONG farther ahead tips up competition Best Designs Airfoil Performance can buy Send 2 stamps complete multichannel gilder catalog bi-annual newsletter Second Wind now available $200 per year Front back Camano Pixy & Lovesong Fleet Rich Kardian MO DODGSON DESIGNS 21230 Damson Rd Bothell WA 98021 206776-8067 THE BEST IN SCALE Over 25 Years Service 4 - Plans-EponyGlasskils Scala Dacinnentalian -Drilisli Magazina Plans Winners atN gag5j TnlndnMaseer Internats & marei@iaiO9 4UU Bob Holman Boxl4lSanBernanlineCA92402 FOAM CORE FLOATS FOR AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS V HULL DESIGN FLOAT PLANS AND KITS FOR 4 OUND AIRPLANES AND READY TO MOUNT FLOATS FOR 4 10 POUND HELICOPTERS SEND SASE FOR CATALOG SHEETS KIRCHER RIG PRODUCTS INC SHEFFIELD WAY CLARK NJ 07066 THE WIREMASTERm beister/coller extra large handle bends 1/8-1/4 coils 5 32-3116 music wire Wire creep eliminated ANTI-KREEP WIRE LOOK11 free catalog also has hardware accessories JCM COMPANY 114 WashIngton Terr. Dept Waukegan IL ecoes
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/09
Page Numbers: 60, 169
PARADISE just returned Texas State Championships Scobie Model Flying Park Houston havent seen facility simply beautiful two seamless dead-level Concrete circles no trees means clean air flying Its park facility convenient parking equip ment picnicking playgrounds So get chance come down visit wideopen spaces contest marked hot windy weathergreat practice Nats con test really what want talk about Watching other contestants fly struck improvement up-and coming fliers also excellent perform ances three profile models engines ran very well fliers able handle wind easily anybody full-bodied Stunt ships prompted think about some phone calls requesting formation fliers just getting event should say way life First foremost bottom line simply will get better ground Flying way find out improve technology piloting skills Looking back 38 years flying CLPA Ive pon dered what recommend approach hours reliable flying need make significant improvement skills Gen erally speaking entering fliers stage best approach use KISS principle keep simple stupid thoughts kept leading profile Stunter because first time have very capable designs available will fly competi tively yet simple build recom mended design Im going pick popular Forerunner Custom Models 5515 Bridgeton Dr Arlington TX 76018 tel 1-817/467-9211 several reasons Ive seen examples fly fly well Ted Fancher reviewed available kits type last MA columns gave kit highest rating both quality kit itself completeness its structions other profile Stunters well such Prowler Sig kits fly well enough get job done take pick Now lets get some thoughts building vehicle youre going use selfimprovement thing should make com mitment building light straight simply isnt airplane lived up its design potential warps misalignment too much weight Lets start proper alignment need few references tools ensure build properly good straightedge absolutely vital 48In made heavy steel having milled edge preferable common aluminum ones will serve However dont bet truly straight Look carefully once have use store maintains its straightness thought might find local machine shop would run long scrap angle through mill create nice edge reasonable price next tools acquire series sanding blocks Youll need really long 24 wings fuselage some shorter ones general use Ive become very partial T-shaped ones made extruded aluminum available local hobby shop choice goo stick sandpaper aluminum Sears 60 Model Aviation Control Line Aerobatics Frank McMiIIan 12106 Gunter Gmve San Anuxilo TX 78231 An Impressive array Carbon Master tuned exhaust pipes made Lea Nering Lea sup ports Bill Ws preparation CL World Champs info pipes forthcoming look past Lea Nering Bob Palmer-desIgned Veco Thunderbird 57 Continued page 169 Photo left Lea Nerings rendition Bill Werwages famous Junar Stunter Power 05 4OVF using now-familiar Carbon Master tuned pipe setup inside fuselages belly right Vic Salcies new ship calls Pancho Barnes SuperTigre 60 hauls its 70 oz aloft CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 60 sanding disk adhesive Lacquer thinner works well clean up remove worn-out sheets Use coarser paper would normally consider shape major pieces lot work 80-grit sandpaper Also let paper cutting pressure use espe cially true unsupported sheeted surfaces Re strict hand sanding absolute minimum youll have professional-looking surfac es point using sanding blocks give straight lines airplane produce true flying surfaces hinge lines necessary provide accurate alignment Making light airplane accident takes patience discipline diffi cult just have get mind part section serving purposeget rid Remember building airplane flynot survive crashes structure strong enough support flight landing loads thats sufficient Look plywood plane think about whats mounted landing gear wire bellcrank etc Put part mounted place trial mounting see what can cut away save weight Drill holes use sanding drum carve away round off vari ous sections Its little pieces add up reason some people consistently build light planes especially careful tail consider re placing heavy wood area Modern adhesives really joy use Gone days choice Ambroid white glue along joy comes point concern have careful use enough type adhesive CyA epoxy aliphatic resin job Epoxy fillets globs wing dont make airplane fly better Make joints snug can crushing wood will make mini mum amount glue much effective Next month Ill continue series now Id like share another procedure finishing wood props Windy U developed prop-finishing tech nique around acrylic lacquer looks good use wooden props may want try tip custom look increase efficiency over stock propeller 1 Take pie plate filled acetone soak new prop three five minutes factory finish will fall off no sanding re quired 2 Let prop dry thoroughly sand smooth 320-400 paper Balance prop point 3 Recarve pitch changes Phillips entry thinning etc After thats done equalize blades using Prather pitch gauge last three stations tip 95% work pay spe cial attention farther out hub go youre done rebalance prop 4 Use acrylic lacquer thinned DuPont 36085 thinner brush two coats finish three five minutes apart Wait 15 minutes sand 600 paper used wet Spray last coat acrylic wait 15 minutes before sand ing 1200 paper Buff silver polish total time under hour cluding buffing Now time buff heavy blade final balancing Make sure re check prop balance after flying session can affected stone chips etc can also paint prop tips add Letraset press-on lettering blades whatever else fits style Acrylic lacquer will make instant expert type lacquer needs addition flex-all fish-eye killer mixes absolute world-class results Good luck need kinds input readers photos especially building/flying/finishing tips opin ions questions observations think contribution will improve hobby send Also please consider sharing pet tech niques community enjoy expand ing capabilities send things please send address given columns headerand Model Aviation editorial offices send stuff just have forward Texas thatll take time CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 61 rest us demand great enough hassle making isnt too extreme next column should know well work out theyll available what price photo can see difficulty mounting engines way back wing Whether its FAI Fast theres just no block left attach engine mounts before spar gets way Going either over under spar makes wing thats either too thick too thin unless use some king-size mounts What system will eventually need small cowl will fair front engine center block other pictures winners local 80-mph Combat contest held last weekend southern California novel part top three used three different classes mod els did very well Alan Deveuve used very competitive Slow Combat model 10 x 4 prop low-nitro fuel take first over Russ Willcox used high-revving FAT event Russ Graves chose severely restrict intake Fast Combat engine get below 80-mph limit talk about going larger flying lines Fast Combat interesting note fly-away Alans Slow Combat ship 018 linesand 15-powered model did about square mile grass weeds around really bad luck Alans model find concrete anywhere near break model engines crank case hit During fly-away engine actually shut off quite bit fuel left because plane turned attitude put fuel pickup tube out fuel several people working fuel shut offs Fast Combat models far Ive seen demonstrated Maybe Ill see Continued page 170 September 1990 169 Nothing Can Match. Mighty LOVESONG tripped Lovesong has nearly 26 1 max LID far best US made glider kit among lowest lowest sink rate according results Selig/Donovan/Fraser Princeton tests mighty LOVESONG mightier ever its max [ID about 14% better other competition thermal glider design Can really afford fly anything less tripped Eppler 214 airfoil proving killer thermal airfoil 90s puts PIXY CAMANO & LOVESONG farther ahead tips up competition Best Designs Airfoil Performance can buy Send 2 stamps complete multichannel gilder catalog bi-annual newsletter Second Wind now available $200 per year Front back Camano Pixy & Lovesong Fleet Rich Kardian MO DODGSON DESIGNS 21230 Damson Rd Bothell WA 98021 206776-8067 THE BEST IN SCALE Over 25 Years Service 4 - Plans-EponyGlasskils Scala Dacinnentalian -Drilisli Magazina Plans Winners atN gag5j TnlndnMaseer Internats & marei@iaiO9 4UU Bob Holman Boxl4lSanBernanlineCA92402 FOAM CORE FLOATS FOR AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS V HULL DESIGN FLOAT PLANS AND KITS FOR 4 OUND AIRPLANES AND READY TO MOUNT FLOATS FOR 4 10 POUND HELICOPTERS SEND SASE FOR CATALOG SHEETS KIRCHER RIG PRODUCTS INC SHEFFIELD WAY CLARK NJ 07066 THE WIREMASTERm beister/coller extra large handle bends 1/8-1/4 coils 5 32-3116 music wire Wire creep eliminated ANTI-KREEP WIRE LOOK11 free catalog also has hardware accessories JCM COMPANY 114 WashIngton Terr. Dept Waukegan IL ecoes