CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS FOR MOST OF MY MODELING LIFE Ive fascinated superb transparent finishes common Free Flight colors beautiful sun shining through structure gives thrill realize plastic films can accomplish Im going toward traditional methods exploding popularity Old Time Classic events looking procedure cover finish transparent surfaces high standards havent tried sealed finish requires quite few coats dope know Ill get comments experience has its difficult get good surface seal against heavy fuel exposure clear finish Covering dyed tissue requires quite bit technique practice get high-quality job free visible seams overlaps Some have tried know takes time effort looking better way thought about goal convinced became combination several techniques promising built Barnstormer two years ago covered synthetic material Polyspan nonwoven material resembles lightweight silkspan water-shrinkable colored covering dye Both products available Starline International 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Polyspan applied shiny-side up Thinned nitrate dope works well recommended adhesive Covering Polyspan no difficult working dry silkspan Depending style wingtip some heat application necessary Polyspan shrunk applying heat ordinary hair dryer couple points became apparent working Polyspan very tough drum-tight finished wing can trimmed heating twisting works very well holds tweak indefinitely didnt heed caution go through surface sanding found no way rectify situation left slightly rough difficult-to-seal surface finished coloring dye Starline dissolved thinner sprayed used before liked finish sealed Sig Lite-Coat has proven serviceable didnt have potential rubbed-out shine dozen coats Bob McDonald used Polyspan recreation dads famous Strathmoor design producing spectacular awardwinning red-and-white finish satisfied cautioned about breaking surface Thus far some good points wanted hadnt come grips achieve dyed finish get really filled minimum weight meant find better way just clear fill covering material Id using filler material added clear would talcum powder potential problem way dye would react filler Would present uneven color because filler depth would vary regardless careful concerns groundless wings stabilizer sprayed bottle cherry red Starline dye mixed quart thinner color brilliant uniform next step apply trim lettering followed thin coat acrylic clear lacquer sanding final coat sequence 122 Model Aviation oiter I-beam construction Robert Rhea finishing Steve Wooley Argus using strip-rib wing Windy Urtnowski photo Tucker Specialpopular Classic last originals hangs Schaefers Hobby Shop St Louis MO Mike Hanbeck sent photo Mike Ringrose proudly displays Heartbeat Models Music characteristic paint scheme Model has OS 46 VF pipe IF VOU BUILD EM VOULL LOhI EMI NEW FOR 96 WARBIRDS 96 NEW FOR 96 BIRDS OF PREY #2 5 THUNDER IN THESAY $1995 EACH PRIORITY MAIl TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P08011813 TW$ RIVER NJ 08754 LA TI-I ES Mills ls s Precision Instruments FREE CATALOG 5] CAMPBELL TOOLS Co 2100-M Selma Rd Spnngfield OH 45606 Moa4 3-3224562 800 muter orde produces excellent very lightweight surface finish side effect using dye successive coats has tendency bleed through top laying out color scheme take account use dye exactly want can use trim paint top dye selection colors importantgold silver black work fine digress filler again material zinc compound extremely fine means mixes well uniformly filler like talcits exceptionally light Ive used four airplanes doubt best Ive experienced powders sanded paints Ive used adhere well prefer spray coat sufficient open-bay structures smooth out 0000 steel wool commercial name Aero-1 available Aero Products 1880 Scenic Hwy Snellville GA 30278 frequently mention important good-running engine cases individual engines must retimed modifications best left experts specialize setting up precision engines specifically Stunt However have spirit adventure investigate engine timing other related factors video Stunt magazine Bob Hunt presents RC Pattern columnist Dean Pappas takes step-by-step through retiming process accurately retime several tools required first good dial caliper Equally important means measuring timing degrees crankshaft rotation requires degree wheel fixtures can accurately repeatedly display measurements cases devices homemade using modified protractor improvised fixtures Last year ran across superb commercially available unit made Hyperformance Products Box 5542 Fullerton CA 92838-0542 Tel/Fax [714] 952-3530 heart package anodized hard-aluminum degree wheel accompanied two fixtures hold pointer reading degree wheel other determine Top Dead Center pistonan important point also complete instruction sheet describing measurement techniques illustrations timing tables highly recommend unitits best Ive seen Its several years since Mary Gebhart Bob Hazel assumed responsibility Pampa Products have selflessly given time energy position gets little visibility can find major contests plentiful supplies warm smiles Sincere thanks job well done plans back issues etc contact Mary Bob Pampa Products Box 2026 Loomis CA 95650-2026 Fax 916 7293289 CompuServe 1044123154 Voice mail 916 721-4328 Correction In May 1997 issue SV 12 identified belonging Gene Martine actually constructed flown Dave Hemstrought South Carolina longtime Nationals competitor apologies both parties Model Aviation * - 6195 Sport-ifir 40 $7795 2UDUWE DUu5WIN~ W 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 phone fax 603 881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Welcome Call write full line catalog Worlds Finest Laser Cut Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kiti worlds leader Laser Cut Model Aircraft KitsHerr kit features finest LASER CUT BALSA PARTS Contest Rubber Detailed Computer Drawn pjapEngineering Complete Hardware Paclc Authentic Watersilde DecaI Molded Plastic PiopeLler Real Colored TissueWB Light Weight Wheels Complete Step Step Building Instwctlons Please check local Corporation hobby dealer first kits available belier hobby shops around th worldYZW1431 Chaflee SuRe #3 Full Line Calaiog $200 Add $450 shipping kitOverseas orders add 20%FL residents add 6% sales tax 7 Tituavifle FL 32780 Made USADealer Inquire invited407 264-2488
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 122, 124
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 122, 124
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS FOR MOST OF MY MODELING LIFE Ive fascinated superb transparent finishes common Free Flight colors beautiful sun shining through structure gives thrill realize plastic films can accomplish Im going toward traditional methods exploding popularity Old Time Classic events looking procedure cover finish transparent surfaces high standards havent tried sealed finish requires quite few coats dope know Ill get comments experience has its difficult get good surface seal against heavy fuel exposure clear finish Covering dyed tissue requires quite bit technique practice get high-quality job free visible seams overlaps Some have tried know takes time effort looking better way thought about goal convinced became combination several techniques promising built Barnstormer two years ago covered synthetic material Polyspan nonwoven material resembles lightweight silkspan water-shrinkable colored covering dye Both products available Starline International 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Polyspan applied shiny-side up Thinned nitrate dope works well recommended adhesive Covering Polyspan no difficult working dry silkspan Depending style wingtip some heat application necessary Polyspan shrunk applying heat ordinary hair dryer couple points became apparent working Polyspan very tough drum-tight finished wing can trimmed heating twisting works very well holds tweak indefinitely didnt heed caution go through surface sanding found no way rectify situation left slightly rough difficult-to-seal surface finished coloring dye Starline dissolved thinner sprayed used before liked finish sealed Sig Lite-Coat has proven serviceable didnt have potential rubbed-out shine dozen coats Bob McDonald used Polyspan recreation dads famous Strathmoor design producing spectacular awardwinning red-and-white finish satisfied cautioned about breaking surface Thus far some good points wanted hadnt come grips achieve dyed finish get really filled minimum weight meant find better way just clear fill covering material Id using filler material added clear would talcum powder potential problem way dye would react filler Would present uneven color because filler depth would vary regardless careful concerns groundless wings stabilizer sprayed bottle cherry red Starline dye mixed quart thinner color brilliant uniform next step apply trim lettering followed thin coat acrylic clear lacquer sanding final coat sequence 122 Model Aviation oiter I-beam construction Robert Rhea finishing Steve Wooley Argus using strip-rib wing Windy Urtnowski photo Tucker Specialpopular Classic last originals hangs Schaefers Hobby Shop St Louis MO Mike Hanbeck sent photo Mike Ringrose proudly displays Heartbeat Models Music characteristic paint scheme Model has OS 46 VF pipe IF VOU BUILD EM VOULL LOhI EMI NEW FOR 96 WARBIRDS 96 NEW FOR 96 BIRDS OF PREY #2 5 THUNDER IN THESAY $1995 EACH PRIORITY MAIl TO AMR PRODUCTIONS P08011813 TW$ RIVER NJ 08754 LA TI-I ES Mills ls s Precision Instruments FREE CATALOG 5] CAMPBELL TOOLS Co 2100-M Selma Rd Spnngfield OH 45606 Moa4 3-3224562 800 muter orde produces excellent very lightweight surface finish side effect using dye successive coats has tendency bleed through top laying out color scheme take account use dye exactly want can use trim paint top dye selection colors importantgold silver black work fine digress filler again material zinc compound extremely fine means mixes well uniformly filler like talcits exceptionally light Ive used four airplanes doubt best Ive experienced powders sanded paints Ive used adhere well prefer spray coat sufficient open-bay structures smooth out 0000 steel wool commercial name Aero-1 available Aero Products 1880 Scenic Hwy Snellville GA 30278 frequently mention important good-running engine cases individual engines must retimed modifications best left experts specialize setting up precision engines specifically Stunt However have spirit adventure investigate engine timing other related factors video Stunt magazine Bob Hunt presents RC Pattern columnist Dean Pappas takes step-by-step through retiming process accurately retime several tools required first good dial caliper Equally important means measuring timing degrees crankshaft rotation requires degree wheel fixtures can accurately repeatedly display measurements cases devices homemade using modified protractor improvised fixtures Last year ran across superb commercially available unit made Hyperformance Products Box 5542 Fullerton CA 92838-0542 Tel/Fax [714] 952-3530 heart package anodized hard-aluminum degree wheel accompanied two fixtures hold pointer reading degree wheel other determine Top Dead Center pistonan important point also complete instruction sheet describing measurement techniques illustrations timing tables highly recommend unitits best Ive seen Its several years since Mary Gebhart Bob Hazel assumed responsibility Pampa Products have selflessly given time energy position gets little visibility can find major contests plentiful supplies warm smiles Sincere thanks job well done plans back issues etc contact Mary Bob Pampa Products Box 2026 Loomis CA 95650-2026 Fax 916 7293289 CompuServe 1044123154 Voice mail 916 721-4328 Correction In May 1997 issue SV 12 identified belonging Gene Martine actually constructed flown Dave Hemstrought South Carolina longtime Nationals competitor apologies both parties Model Aviation * - 6195 Sport-ifir 40 $7795 2UDUWE DUu5WIN~ W 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 phone fax 603 881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Welcome Call write full line catalog Worlds Finest Laser Cut Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kiti worlds leader Laser Cut Model Aircraft KitsHerr kit features finest LASER CUT BALSA PARTS Contest Rubber Detailed Computer Drawn pjapEngineering Complete Hardware Paclc Authentic Watersilde DecaI Molded Plastic PiopeLler Real Colored TissueWB Light Weight Wheels Complete Step Step Building Instwctlons Please check local Corporation hobby dealer first kits available belier hobby shops around th worldYZW1431 Chaflee SuRe #3 Full Line Calaiog $200 Add $450 shipping kitOverseas orders add 20%FL residents add 6% sales tax 7 Tituavifle FL 32780 Made USADealer Inquire invited407 264-2488
