CONTROL LINE COMBAT IN MY LAST COLUMN mentioned experimenting new Fox Mark VII Combat Specials month have some concrete data might find interest engine have running batch available 1994 AIVIA National Championships Lubbock Texas John Lowery Fox Manufacturing worked long hard get Mark VII ready its debut Nats Betty Fox also quite pleased could introduce new improved version Combat Special people looking Rumors flying over place long before Nats new more-powerful Fox Combat Special being developed Arkansas factory new Combat scene let give bit history about support Fox has given Combat first Nats 1974 Chennault Air Force Base Lake Charles Louisiana first met Duke Fox Combat site new no-head-fm Combat Special preceded Mark III tumbled case shiny almost sparkled Some engines being passed out name-brand Combat pilots Phil Granderson first put up test flight new hotrod power plants showed lots promise couple real fast runs Minor problems kept engine out competition Nonetheless exciting see factory owner testing new creation assistance best pilots country reminded Enzo Ferrari bringing out new car Formula Oneto lesser extent course Doss Porter Clovis CA Controliners nicknamed Fox engines Arkansas Ferraris rather ironic since us using engines made Bologna Italy trunk Dukes car filled engines parts glow plugs ask assistance spare part given no charge smile Duke spent entire week Combat site watching happenings launching models anyone asked knew Duke making money sales Combat engine love event greater capitalistic ideal profitmaking subsequent AMA Nationals attended Duke Fox trunk full parts words advice both veteran novice time time Duke would invite contingent Combat pilots out dinner tell some interesting stories answer questions both technical historical Dukes philosophy provide aeromodelers affordable engines reliable competitive took detour let prospective buyer know getting quality product long history Combat market February 5 1995 conducted serious experiments Mark VII Don Repp Chuck Rudner also present assisted tach readings speed timings Any Fox engine use competition has taken apart carefully fitted clearances measured recorded give accurate picture what Mark VII would left everything stock except addition 003 aluminum head shim propeller Top Flite 812 x 61/2 Pylon Racing type cut 73/4 inches 10% nitro fuel engine turned 21000 rpm its airspeed clocked 1552 seven laps 11608 mph 25% nitro fuel same prop got 21100 RPM airspeed 1544 11684mph model Hulan Matthies-built Reaper 1980s Lou Scavone produces own Reaper design oaly name similar new Fox comes 262 grams 926 ounces including OS Max 10 needle valve assembly tubing needle valve venturi filter old four-gram needle valve assemblies unobtainable list also use small nylon bracket weighs very little weights will vary depending needle valve assembly choose use engine did come needle valve assembly natural head clearance head shim 010 distance top liner piston top dead center 173 large double-bubble head button depth 163 003 head shim added head button get 013 head clearance measured after run engine done tests have always run competition engines 020 021 inches Chuck Don like 0 18 future tests intend go up 0 18 Don seemed think because engine gained 100rpm 25% nitro fuel head might have too close will have concur based fact head button sandblasted look it blowing glow plugs engine very competitive does miss beat air pulls model well through turns 10 % 25% nitro fuel Price $150 much cheaper all-out Mark Vis aftennarket parts Mark VII has AAC piston liner setup comes Allen head cap screws retain cylinder head clamp crankcase crankshaft backplate bearings piston cylinder set head button new can get engine run out box competitive June1995 115 Mark Smith regular Top Gun contests always has good equipment Fuel shutoffs encouraged Top Gun Fast starts important Fast Combat Darryl Ellison about hit prop Roy Krupa assists FAI model belongs Arizona pilots Extensive carving necessary get muffler work UPS 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 5164314127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK SUP ON FImNOS NO TOOLS iNCLUDE I3/4 P BxIO $80 SIlO lOxia $85 $115 Li~i2 -S TARP INCLUDED I3/411 BxlO $96 $130 I lOxlO $100 $135 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits In Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price 8x10 & lOxID Flat 640 3/4 & $45 P BxlO & lOslO Peaked 435 3/4 & $45 10x20 Flat 664 314 & $73 1 10x20 Peaked $52 1 P3JP35P41FCF3 , 314-6003144003146503/4-400314-6003/4-6503/4-750 1-a00P800I 9001 500I 500l-900 l-1000 P4LP40P5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 3/4-600314-6503/47503/4-650314-600314-600640s 845e 1-900V-900 1 10001 7501 800P-B00 j WE MAMIFACIURE & STOOC SEVER AL OUtER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL IKE OF ACCEERORIES ALL WIIN ThE VEMOOR 14 MM CALL FAX OR MAt US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YCSJR FREE CATALOG doing very well Fox Mark VII good value will make competitive am going try get weight down replacing crankshaft stud titanium bolt replace steel prop washer aluminum washer will let know works out have two bids host 1995 FM Combat Team Trials Houston Texas August 19-20 1995 Scobee Field other Detroit Michigan August 26-27 1995 four possible sites Sheila Cranfil will Contest Director Houston Art Adamisin will Contest Director Detroit site early March will know site selected believe will have largest entry of Team Trials because availability ready-to-fly equipment should very competitive contest may want start making plans either compete spectate just starting out FM Combat suggest use some Russian Czech engines designed use mufflers Making adapters headers connect mufflers can pain have adapted both solid rubber mufflers earlier generation Nelson 15s rear-exhaust configuration coupled older models caused some problems problems can overcome take time design model will allow muffler mounted shallow angle Tucson Arizona combat group will again host first major contest year Top Gun triple-elimination Fast Combat contest draws competitors over country Fuel shutoffs encouraged meet contest will bring out new equipment developed during winter layoff some us layoff consisted two three weeks showing up practice field southern California fly almost weekend happen Los Angeles area come out Whittier Narrows National Recreation Area South El Monte see control line activity RC happenings ITERHAWK U WON 94 HATS UPDATED FIG VERSION\ RRMEO BODY TUBE MONTREAL TYPE HUBREDI-CUT RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA HIS JOJORY FRICY ALL HARDWARE INCL$4995 NCH MNGSIWI SPARROWHAWK P-SO WON B AND 93 HATS RRMED BODY TUBE REDI-CUT RIBS YELLOW C2ECH PROF ALL HARDWARE INCL DESIGNS BY JOHN ODWYRS$335 ORDER JOTS FROM MODU AZRCRAJT LA35 Dt 108 S IE STREET 214438-9233 IIMNG TEXAS 75060 116 Model Aviation UP CANOPIES $29960 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 loxlo HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No T00Is Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 ITS REAL ROLLING HANGAR i WELLS CARGO Rolling Hangar works Serious RC Model Pilot get great weatherproof transport convenient safe storage Bird wings spare props radio organized ready go Buzzin anytime weatherman says OK models ranging 6 48 theres WELLS CARGO trailer just right Plus get 3-Year Warranty Program really works CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-348-7553 Literature Prices & Nearest Dealer D 5flj4ICS 517-546-2644 f Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS Mail z MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/06
Page Numbers: 115, 116
CONTROL LINE COMBAT IN MY LAST COLUMN mentioned experimenting new Fox Mark VII Combat Specials month have some concrete data might find interest engine have running batch available 1994 AIVIA National Championships Lubbock Texas John Lowery Fox Manufacturing worked long hard get Mark VII ready its debut Nats Betty Fox also quite pleased could introduce new improved version Combat Special people looking Rumors flying over place long before Nats new more-powerful Fox Combat Special being developed Arkansas factory new Combat scene let give bit history about support Fox has given Combat first Nats 1974 Chennault Air Force Base Lake Charles Louisiana first met Duke Fox Combat site new no-head-fm Combat Special preceded Mark III tumbled case shiny almost sparkled Some engines being passed out name-brand Combat pilots Phil Granderson first put up test flight new hotrod power plants showed lots promise couple real fast runs Minor problems kept engine out competition Nonetheless exciting see factory owner testing new creation assistance best pilots country reminded Enzo Ferrari bringing out new car Formula Oneto lesser extent course Doss Porter Clovis CA Controliners nicknamed Fox engines Arkansas Ferraris rather ironic since us using engines made Bologna Italy trunk Dukes car filled engines parts glow plugs ask assistance spare part given no charge smile Duke spent entire week Combat site watching happenings launching models anyone asked knew Duke making money sales Combat engine love event greater capitalistic ideal profitmaking subsequent AMA Nationals attended Duke Fox trunk full parts words advice both veteran novice time time Duke would invite contingent Combat pilots out dinner tell some interesting stories answer questions both technical historical Dukes philosophy provide aeromodelers affordable engines reliable competitive took detour let prospective buyer know getting quality product long history Combat market February 5 1995 conducted serious experiments Mark VII Don Repp Chuck Rudner also present assisted tach readings speed timings Any Fox engine use competition has taken apart carefully fitted clearances measured recorded give accurate picture what Mark VII would left everything stock except addition 003 aluminum head shim propeller Top Flite 812 x 61/2 Pylon Racing type cut 73/4 inches 10% nitro fuel engine turned 21000 rpm its airspeed clocked 1552 seven laps 11608 mph 25% nitro fuel same prop got 21100 RPM airspeed 1544 11684mph model Hulan Matthies-built Reaper 1980s Lou Scavone produces own Reaper design oaly name similar new Fox comes 262 grams 926 ounces including OS Max 10 needle valve assembly tubing needle valve venturi filter old four-gram needle valve assemblies unobtainable list also use small nylon bracket weighs very little weights will vary depending needle valve assembly choose use engine did come needle valve assembly natural head clearance head shim 010 distance top liner piston top dead center 173 large double-bubble head button depth 163 003 head shim added head button get 013 head clearance measured after run engine done tests have always run competition engines 020 021 inches Chuck Don like 0 18 future tests intend go up 0 18 Don seemed think because engine gained 100rpm 25% nitro fuel head might have too close will have concur based fact head button sandblasted look it blowing glow plugs engine very competitive does miss beat air pulls model well through turns 10 % 25% nitro fuel Price $150 much cheaper all-out Mark Vis aftennarket parts Mark VII has AAC piston liner setup comes Allen head cap screws retain cylinder head clamp crankcase crankshaft backplate bearings piston cylinder set head button new can get engine run out box competitive June1995 115 Mark Smith regular Top Gun contests always has good equipment Fuel shutoffs encouraged Top Gun Fast starts important Fast Combat Darryl Ellison about hit prop Roy Krupa assists FAI model belongs Arizona pilots Extensive carving necessary get muffler work UPS 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 5164314127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK SUP ON FImNOS NO TOOLS iNCLUDE I3/4 P BxIO $80 SIlO lOxia $85 $115 Li~i2 -S TARP INCLUDED I3/411 BxlO $96 $130 I lOxlO $100 $135 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits In Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price 8x10 & lOxID Flat 640 3/4 & $45 P BxlO & lOslO Peaked 435 3/4 & $45 10x20 Flat 664 314 & $73 1 10x20 Peaked $52 1 P3JP35P41FCF3 , 314-6003144003146503/4-400314-6003/4-6503/4-750 1-a00P800I 9001 500I 500l-900 l-1000 P4LP40P5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 3/4-600314-6503/47503/4-650314-600314-600640s 845e 1-900V-900 1 10001 7501 800P-B00 j WE MAMIFACIURE & STOOC SEVER AL OUtER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL IKE OF ACCEERORIES ALL WIIN ThE VEMOOR 14 MM CALL FAX OR MAt US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YCSJR FREE CATALOG doing very well Fox Mark VII good value will make competitive am going try get weight down replacing crankshaft stud titanium bolt replace steel prop washer aluminum washer will let know works out have two bids host 1995 FM Combat Team Trials Houston Texas August 19-20 1995 Scobee Field other Detroit Michigan August 26-27 1995 four possible sites Sheila Cranfil will Contest Director Houston Art Adamisin will Contest Director Detroit site early March will know site selected believe will have largest entry of Team Trials because availability ready-to-fly equipment should very competitive contest may want start making plans either compete spectate just starting out FM Combat suggest use some Russian Czech engines designed use mufflers Making adapters headers connect mufflers can pain have adapted both solid rubber mufflers earlier generation Nelson 15s rear-exhaust configuration coupled older models caused some problems problems can overcome take time design model will allow muffler mounted shallow angle Tucson Arizona combat group will again host first major contest year Top Gun triple-elimination Fast Combat contest draws competitors over country Fuel shutoffs encouraged meet contest will bring out new equipment developed during winter layoff some us layoff consisted two three weeks showing up practice field southern California fly almost weekend happen Los Angeles area come out Whittier Narrows National Recreation Area South El Monte see control line activity RC happenings ITERHAWK U WON 94 HATS UPDATED FIG VERSION\ RRMEO BODY TUBE MONTREAL TYPE HUBREDI-CUT RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA HIS JOJORY FRICY ALL HARDWARE INCL$4995 NCH MNGSIWI SPARROWHAWK P-SO WON B AND 93 HATS RRMED BODY TUBE REDI-CUT RIBS YELLOW C2ECH PROF ALL HARDWARE INCL DESIGNS BY JOHN ODWYRS$335 ORDER JOTS FROM MODU AZRCRAJT LA35 Dt 108 S IE STREET 214438-9233 IIMNG TEXAS 75060 116 Model Aviation UP CANOPIES $29960 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 loxlo HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No T00Is Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 ITS REAL ROLLING HANGAR i WELLS CARGO Rolling Hangar works Serious RC Model Pilot get great weatherproof transport convenient safe storage Bird wings spare props radio organized ready go Buzzin anytime weatherman says OK models ranging 6 48 theres WELLS CARGO trailer just right Plus get 3-Year Warranty Program really works CALL TOLL-FREE 1-800-348-7553 Literature Prices & Nearest Dealer D 5flj4ICS 517-546-2644 f Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS Mail z MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ