CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS TO RUN SETUP ST 60 46 piped engine etc its potential flier really needs find potential problems experience tern develop procedures minimize eliminate instance has lot press about benefits tuned-pipe combinations correctly set up maintained various combinations OS OPS Randy Smith Completion Aero work extremely well really like combination use OPS 40 Spa Smith/Werwage pipes has taken lot work reality engine combinations take work understand make perform under extreme conditions simply havent pushed envelope say everything has worked same setting get-go Maintaining pipes Perhaps single important category worry about leaks system Starting engine back appears header-to-exhaust joint critical system leak develops tuning effect will diminish relative severity leak tuning simply horsepower can really take away edge curious thing usually sensation anything else RPM will ground-set same lap times will same trick know baseline feel very carefully monitor airplane Ive heard bunch approaches effectively sealing joint Ill tick off few seem work simplest use epoxy glue gasket Permatex brand copper high-temp gasket-in-a-tube also used much same way Clean surfaces thinner spread thin layer material Snug screws down enough seat surfaces tight enough squeeze material joint material has set can really tighten screws Before redoing joint clean mating surfaces engine header makes easier visually inspect oil seepage can determine oil header find out what its coming fix no room error next area flexible coupling hose connects header pipe Im going get types materials because use serviceable careful thin flexible types appear have limited life will pulse pipe pulses causing erratic runs coupling area Ive found two tie wraps end couple reliable way go can made seal will probably leak over time Again leaks usually indicated oil seepage and/or run characteristics changing ie. possibly going lean somewhere pattern Two usual solutions changing tie wraps/positions changing coupler pipe itself next Since normally carbon/epoxy types subject developing leaks over time due repeated heat cycling big clue look surface pipe time its out airplane real trick leak testing passed Bill Fitzgerald check pipe hot water Submerge pipe hot water pressurize through pressure tapof course ends have sealed heat expands pipe will present bubbles leak tests periodic basis no symptoms just ensure confidence should also make check before first use pipe Sometimes minute voids caused heat-treating process used manufacturing pipe make repairs use good high-temp epoxy after have thoroughly cleaned area thinner area pinhole may wish cover area some carbon mat reinforce epoxy Pay particular attention pipe pressure fitting source leaks after pipe has run lot Using hair dryer stage May1995 119 Frank McMillans Aldrich Magnum has OS 35S chromed George 37 ounces super flier Dave Gierkes American Eagle 1967 Nationals Artwork typical Daves exceptional craftsmanship Gary Tultz fires up Great Lakes Werwage Circle Cleveland Developmental K&B 65 special Werwage pipe Double Star ST 60 copy Tom Dixon details text Excellent workmanship fits IABB8EVIATED8A04E1/24S21/I6SZ1/8ST 1/5Z1/651 5DeHov Come Rare2252032453264544 1325$0 40VoeghI Cone P40205203052660 45 15Cor JN4D Ieney215183252465 30 86 552 27Llndkerge 812111551434 52469534 91$48 29Waco TaperWIng1551422 52045534 6054850 62 36Weetind Lycandor2551837 5247553 55 2 35Den 046A Oker235243453268546 29Be OB 100 Spell1551622452445 5361605 8J954Z 33OlIn Trielelne3053045 $3890 562120 57 39Lock Llgk1nz P382751939 2678 45 39Con P36A PIghIe18lS1528 2056 34 2 556 25Vgl Core 0201/418 $2027 2854 00 5 38Cnn CoIlna PETS52 $4878560104"74 19Corllee BC462456694589 17Pnkken 07 FIn1451221516. 530- o4549 31Baylee GeeBee11451217451435532 4 544 70 56 13Snpeeee6ne 56815510224513444926 60 38 89 52 36GroaGelihank14452145843$36 SCALE PLAN 33Lock Electra 112752561 53255530 LoBk Elec 54 43Gene Avenger TBP3052840 53880 $ 2 Pond 3M 4AT6 42Bee B17G PlyPorI5154077 553 Boe 8170 56 38NA MItchell 82536453755 532 56 3488ecc1Caeto1lC7215451523 5220b45-35 Me1 14 526 6 37Gee Navy SO3C11951828452457536 SIlo Tel 4 25Cgacer R3C1 8211 51516452031330 edlyPa 0 6 34Doog Teanep DC34754071 $50 en 0 Cent Hawk P6E15451523452247544 32DeollItlee G81112451718452237535 49 46 74 58 31Boo P48-3&4 P12815516224520444532 594 44 89 58 32Opefid BollDog13451620 52040 532 53e4 80 58 328onsrd TheOHilke10451215451531526 62 45 34Toreene W Racer1351219451639528 IS 540 78552 3580w 88lllgan16 51523452047 5321 64544 94 556 33Boa P26A Low Wog14 $1521 52042532 163 545 04558 35Stlecee TW 18720451631452562545 82 555 23B66 4208 Moeqello 8mb37452441 03581550408565 37Stoanme P11716 $18244$224953 438 81k WIdow 86133 54049455099575 30TOOlS 8nke Tea1314451321451843 536BO~0635 42CBellOlve 5B2C42552537453574$60I~ 26Pond Telseote 4AT38 53857 54014572*.Ae 31Ballanca Ale Boo32 $2248 53096552W 33Seem J2P Deck19452829 540158555I 1856 27CSeahawk P7Cl154518234524I4753863I55. 2801k Aephlb 0383653454542083A62W 16BPge 0400 Boseb5054575556 31Lledy e LSlnloe2151631452285536" 31Nowand BarPete105121551530530 cS~j 0542 31C Spaehwk P9C21245151952238535 5040481 76558 33Aceonna C3 OptI851027514534526 107548 38Zorecee Peace Sp12451618452037536 49548174455 03WeIght PlIar204 18304524604538 BEAD BEFORE ORDERING*311 SCALE 1152 8126 MIS8014Ul4 08008ss ooPLANB AVAILABLE AT ONE BE BOSE TO ADO THE 010 DOLLAR UNOER1I24 BITE AL lOT P08 PACKAGING- PRICEB FOR ALL DESIGNS POSTAGE 0280 INSUSANCEABOUT THOUSAND ADDITIONAL PLANS MAST SIZES e SOc-575 CATALOG 5200 OR PRICE LIST ALONE 5105 I__________ AIS P0611GB 53____________ VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick NROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm GLASS CLOTH 58 oz/sq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 oz/sq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 oz/sq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing #1EID9I#1LE Composite Products 4210 2n401e Dr 5i Leos&o CA 94571 352-2022 FAX 510 352-2521 Z Source Lightweight Materials helps epoxy flow sets up harder glossier surface Although dont have much experience some Ive found general after say 50 runs possibly repair pipes last significant number flights carbon pipes high-quality products especially Smith-Werwage units leadingedge technology regular care feeding required As have said times about time find out something works its out production years Following longout-of-production ST 60 enjoying rebirth forms still have engines new rebuilds Hemiheads chrome sleeves etc few AAC/ASC available used successfully Kaz Minato Japanese national team newcomer moving up competitive hardware its difficult acquire something comparable Just recently Tom Dixon sent example Russian Directory copy venerable ST 60 engine flown Bob Baron 60 model good comments found engine have good cylinder/piston fit ABC set outward appearance engine ST 60 finish fit example top notch backplate unusual feature thin stainless-steel disc swaged onto front surface backplate crankpin could possibly rub supports Russian theory some flameouts caused crankpin picking up microscopic hits aluminum backplate bits contact glow plug instantly stopping catalytic action pluga very neat feature Everywhere looked quality evident should good solution 60 problem name Double Star 60 Other Russian engines also available Tom Dixon Box 671166 Marietta GA 30066 Tech Tip Some us Old-Timers still use stylus-type technical pens India ink lines pens work well first time subsequently seem quite friendly flowing ink problem get pens really clean best approach clean after use unfortunately included seem want get next area pens left til next time usually used mild dishwashing fluid hot water [ worked well Ive tried cleaners designed pens very expensive mild werent very effective Recently another cleaning project Im houseperson using product called Simple Green very effective surface cleaning Out curiosity tried pens ink just floated off surfaces bright shiny really surprised well Simple Green dissolved dried ink real shock pens actually seemed work better Try oneit really works well 4120 Model Aviation HANNEL ANALYZER Featured Model Airplane News Model Aviation Flying Models RC Modeler RC product club needs interference frequency control $825 includes S&H contiguous US CO residents add sales tax Call write Dr Jim Hauser Aero Spectra corporation Post Office Box 3021 Boulder Colorado 80307 Tel Fax 303-499-2584 Servo Driver ACTUALLY tests servos EDR-203en, O Manual Mode drives positions servos U Exact neutral precision set-ups U 2 Automatic Modes peifo rmance testing O SIMPLE 3-button operation convenient pocket size Set-up model risking expensive Transmitter Check maintain servos Weed out bad servos before cause problems LIMITED TIME JNTRODUCTORYPPJCE ONLY $4495 EMail Orpkase add SSOO S&B also have RC connectors batteries O other RCAccessories Call 1RFR Full-Tine Catsslnp Cleveland Model UppIy Uo4lZeI ldned 7 PeckedAclatieI$ nCst FIeedSiec 4919 nfl*m 90008 SISNIBS OVENBI l9El6NS OHIO 44102 ILB580rJ
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/05
Page Numbers: 119, 120
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS TO RUN SETUP ST 60 46 piped engine etc its potential flier really needs find potential problems experience tern develop procedures minimize eliminate instance has lot press about benefits tuned-pipe combinations correctly set up maintained various combinations OS OPS Randy Smith Completion Aero work extremely well really like combination use OPS 40 Spa Smith/Werwage pipes has taken lot work reality engine combinations take work understand make perform under extreme conditions simply havent pushed envelope say everything has worked same setting get-go Maintaining pipes Perhaps single important category worry about leaks system Starting engine back appears header-to-exhaust joint critical system leak develops tuning effect will diminish relative severity leak tuning simply horsepower can really take away edge curious thing usually sensation anything else RPM will ground-set same lap times will same trick know baseline feel very carefully monitor airplane Ive heard bunch approaches effectively sealing joint Ill tick off few seem work simplest use epoxy glue gasket Permatex brand copper high-temp gasket-in-a-tube also used much same way Clean surfaces thinner spread thin layer material Snug screws down enough seat surfaces tight enough squeeze material joint material has set can really tighten screws Before redoing joint clean mating surfaces engine header makes easier visually inspect oil seepage can determine oil header find out what its coming fix no room error next area flexible coupling hose connects header pipe Im going get types materials because use serviceable careful thin flexible types appear have limited life will pulse pipe pulses causing erratic runs coupling area Ive found two tie wraps end couple reliable way go can made seal will probably leak over time Again leaks usually indicated oil seepage and/or run characteristics changing ie. possibly going lean somewhere pattern Two usual solutions changing tie wraps/positions changing coupler pipe itself next Since normally carbon/epoxy types subject developing leaks over time due repeated heat cycling big clue look surface pipe time its out airplane real trick leak testing passed Bill Fitzgerald check pipe hot water Submerge pipe hot water pressurize through pressure tapof course ends have sealed heat expands pipe will present bubbles leak tests periodic basis no symptoms just ensure confidence should also make check before first use pipe Sometimes minute voids caused heat-treating process used manufacturing pipe make repairs use good high-temp epoxy after have thoroughly cleaned area thinner area pinhole may wish cover area some carbon mat reinforce epoxy Pay particular attention pipe pressure fitting source leaks after pipe has run lot Using hair dryer stage May1995 119 Frank McMillans Aldrich Magnum has OS 35S chromed George 37 ounces super flier Dave Gierkes American Eagle 1967 Nationals Artwork typical Daves exceptional craftsmanship Gary Tultz fires up Great Lakes Werwage Circle Cleveland Developmental K&B 65 special Werwage pipe Double Star ST 60 copy Tom Dixon details text Excellent workmanship fits IABB8EVIATED8A04E1/24S21/I6SZ1/8ST 1/5Z1/651 5DeHov Come Rare2252032453264544 1325$0 40VoeghI Cone P40205203052660 45 15Cor JN4D Ieney215183252465 30 86 552 27Llndkerge 812111551434 52469534 91$48 29Waco TaperWIng1551422 52045534 6054850 62 36Weetind Lycandor2551837 5247553 55 2 35Den 046A Oker235243453268546 29Be OB 100 Spell1551622452445 5361605 8J954Z 33OlIn Trielelne3053045 $3890 562120 57 39Lock Llgk1nz P382751939 2678 45 39Con P36A PIghIe18lS1528 2056 34 2 556 25Vgl Core 0201/418 $2027 2854 00 5 38Cnn CoIlna PETS52 $4878560104"74 19Corllee BC462456694589 17Pnkken 07 FIn1451221516. 530- o4549 31Baylee GeeBee11451217451435532 4 544 70 56 13Snpeeee6ne 56815510224513444926 60 38 89 52 36GroaGelihank14452145843$36 SCALE PLAN 33Lock Electra 112752561 53255530 LoBk Elec 54 43Gene Avenger TBP3052840 53880 $ 2 Pond 3M 4AT6 42Bee B17G PlyPorI5154077 553 Boe 8170 56 38NA MItchell 82536453755 532 56 3488ecc1Caeto1lC7215451523 5220b45-35 Me1 14 526 6 37Gee Navy SO3C11951828452457536 SIlo Tel 4 25Cgacer R3C1 8211 51516452031330 edlyPa 0 6 34Doog Teanep DC34754071 $50 en 0 Cent Hawk P6E15451523452247544 32DeollItlee G81112451718452237535 49 46 74 58 31Boo P48-3&4 P12815516224520444532 594 44 89 58 32Opefid BollDog13451620 52040 532 53e4 80 58 328onsrd TheOHilke10451215451531526 62 45 34Toreene W Racer1351219451639528 IS 540 78552 3580w 88lllgan16 51523452047 5321 64544 94 556 33Boa P26A Low Wog14 $1521 52042532 163 545 04558 35Stlecee TW 18720451631452562545 82 555 23B66 4208 Moeqello 8mb37452441 03581550408565 37Stoanme P11716 $18244$224953 438 81k WIdow 86133 54049455099575 30TOOlS 8nke Tea1314451321451843 536BO~0635 42CBellOlve 5B2C42552537453574$60I~ 26Pond Telseote 4AT38 53857 54014572*.Ae 31Ballanca Ale Boo32 $2248 53096552W 33Seem J2P Deck19452829 540158555I 1856 27CSeahawk P7Cl154518234524I4753863I55. 2801k Aephlb 0383653454542083A62W 16BPge 0400 Boseb5054575556 31Lledy e LSlnloe2151631452285536" 31Nowand BarPete105121551530530 cS~j 0542 31C Spaehwk P9C21245151952238535 5040481 76558 33Aceonna C3 OptI851027514534526 107548 38Zorecee Peace Sp12451618452037536 49548174455 03WeIght PlIar204 18304524604538 BEAD BEFORE ORDERING*311 SCALE 1152 8126 MIS8014Ul4 08008ss ooPLANB AVAILABLE AT ONE BE BOSE TO ADO THE 010 DOLLAR UNOER1I24 BITE AL lOT P08 PACKAGING- PRICEB FOR ALL DESIGNS POSTAGE 0280 INSUSANCEABOUT THOUSAND ADDITIONAL PLANS MAST SIZES e SOc-575 CATALOG 5200 OR PRICE LIST ALONE 5105 I__________ AIS P0611GB 53____________ VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick NROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm GLASS CLOTH 58 oz/sq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 oz/sq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 oz/sq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing #1EID9I#1LE Composite Products 4210 2n401e Dr 5i Leos&o CA 94571 352-2022 FAX 510 352-2521 Z Source Lightweight Materials helps epoxy flow sets up harder glossier surface Although dont have much experience some Ive found general after say 50 runs possibly repair pipes last significant number flights carbon pipes high-quality products especially Smith-Werwage units leadingedge technology regular care feeding required As have said times about time find out something works its out production years Following longout-of-production ST 60 enjoying rebirth forms still have engines new rebuilds Hemiheads chrome sleeves etc few AAC/ASC available used successfully Kaz Minato Japanese national team newcomer moving up competitive hardware its difficult acquire something comparable Just recently Tom Dixon sent example Russian Directory copy venerable ST 60 engine flown Bob Baron 60 model good comments found engine have good cylinder/piston fit ABC set outward appearance engine ST 60 finish fit example top notch backplate unusual feature thin stainless-steel disc swaged onto front surface backplate crankpin could possibly rub supports Russian theory some flameouts caused crankpin picking up microscopic hits aluminum backplate bits contact glow plug instantly stopping catalytic action pluga very neat feature Everywhere looked quality evident should good solution 60 problem name Double Star 60 Other Russian engines also available Tom Dixon Box 671166 Marietta GA 30066 Tech Tip Some us Old-Timers still use stylus-type technical pens India ink lines pens work well first time subsequently seem quite friendly flowing ink problem get pens really clean best approach clean after use unfortunately included seem want get next area pens left til next time usually used mild dishwashing fluid hot water [ worked well Ive tried cleaners designed pens very expensive mild werent very effective Recently another cleaning project Im houseperson using product called Simple Green very effective surface cleaning Out curiosity tried pens ink just floated off surfaces bright shiny really surprised well Simple Green dissolved dried ink real shock pens actually seemed work better Try oneit really works well 4120 Model Aviation HANNEL ANALYZER Featured Model Airplane News Model Aviation Flying Models RC Modeler RC product club needs interference frequency control $825 includes S&H contiguous US CO residents add sales tax Call write Dr Jim Hauser Aero Spectra corporation Post Office Box 3021 Boulder Colorado 80307 Tel Fax 303-499-2584 Servo Driver ACTUALLY tests servos EDR-203en, O Manual Mode drives positions servos U Exact neutral precision set-ups U 2 Automatic Modes peifo rmance testing O SIMPLE 3-button operation convenient pocket size Set-up model risking expensive Transmitter Check maintain servos Weed out bad servos before cause problems LIMITED TIME JNTRODUCTORYPPJCE ONLY $4495 EMail Orpkase add SSOO S&B also have RC connectors batteries O other RCAccessories Call 1RFR Full-Tine Catsslnp Cleveland Model UppIy Uo4lZeI ldned 7 PeckedAclatieI$ nCst FIeedSiec 4919 nfl*m 90008 SISNIBS OVENBI l9El6NS OHIO 44102 ILB580rJ