CONTROL LINE COMBAT E17 IN MY LAST column talked about Magnum 36 setup 80 mph Combat first exposure engine local 80 mph contest some guys Las Vegas Roy Heppenstall company came armed models Roy made big splash 1997 British Nationals winning Combat events saw advertisement several magazines catalogs listed Magnum 36 RC engines $4995 am always lookout bargain could pass up ordered three engines arrived promptly door looked very well made fine finish case machining looked high-quality ABC-type engines crankshaft riding two ball bearings seemed have bit weight seemed good candidates weight-reduction plan local engine guru Don Repp has propensity making mediocre engine run beyond expectations just tilting can adding much nitro fuel can Don radar engineer Hughes Aircraft has frequently traveled around country various job sites result enthusiasm model aircraft has taken downturn get him remotivated get Magnum 36 project off ground offered Don engines return setting up three didnt have ask him twice disassembled sent blueprinting following specifications came Don piston cylinder fit extremely good much does need lapping taper liner very good consistent engine another head clearance came 018 would set up start starting scratch bottom end free bearings appeared good quality right amount end play engine Dons job trim fat make Magnum reasonable weight 80 mph Combat Some easy cutting length off crankshaft replacing prop washer prop nut lightweight units Machining crankcase difficult requires expertise experienced machinist next item cylinder head Modelers have taking metal off cylinder heads years can save weight have easier access glow plug Since RC engine came carburetor muffler venturi needle valve assembly Don made nylon venturi 5/32-diameter hole guessed might let just enough air let run 80 mph needle valve assembly OS Max RC unit has proven reliable throughout past 20 years mounted backplate using modified nylon control horn fuel fed venturi using reconfigured WD40TM red plastic spray tube its weight can detected best milligram scales Don noted cleaning part prior assembly no bit foreign jive can find its way bearings between piston liner After engines ready roll Unfortunately able first test session Don said engine fired up first flip held its needle setting throughout flight said ran bit too fast 9 x 4 Master Airscrew prop hit right speed 65 seconds two laps 9 x 5 Master Airscrew sport prop started easily time tests done 10% nitro fuel 20% lubricant Don uses mostly Klutz synthetic bit castor oil stain clothes permeate scent nostalgia ran other two engines next week first started first flip just Don told week before ran too fast 9 x 4 prop down 60-seconds-for-two-laps range did however hold its needle setting run smoothly throughout flight As first engine hit magic number 9 x 5 prop glow plug gave out third run coil broken distorted pushed side third engine started fine needing two flips set fine running well came abrupt stop prop flung off midair custom-made prop washer titanium prop nut hidden Whittier Narrows weeds An autopsy engine revealed connecting rod shattered bottom April 1998 127 Magnum 36 after Don Repp work job make engine lighter use 80 mph Combat James McKinney Kenner LA problems 1997 Joe McKenzie Tom Fluker take close look Mejzlik FAI team trials hes good competitor good equipment models display former members US Combat team Two 90 Glow C-.tzngFree Epoxygaso Foseloge Nocelles Tiptooks Cowls t Cores Eosy Assembly Complete Instruct ions Included Engine Out le Flyer Send SI 00 cash Brochure Daves Custom Models 10205 Spring Circle Austin TX 78736 Phone/Fax 512-288-2055 email DCMAir@aolcom 7VZDUMYZ4J end attaches crankshaft hushing still crankshaft surprise inside engine damaged experience type failure has bits aluminum jam between piston liner creating gouges render useless case third Magnum purchased replacement rod $11 reassembled engine testing next week has heen running fine handles like other two again would make venturi tad smaller could use stock 9 x 4 props already have fighting trim Magnum 36 weighs 236 grams converts 832 ounces using 2835 grams/ounce conversion old K&B 35 using weighed 257 grams 906 ounces liked old K&Bs hard start impossible restart melting ice cubes case head hronze-bushing engines utilized dykes ring aluminum piston have give Chinese factory credit coming up quality engine low price have seen Magnum advertised recently may want grab see Don concur would risky try use engines Fast Combat crankshaft liable break happy detuned state intend keep two long time Several Combat enthusiasts around globe seriously getting Nostalgia Diesel Combat done old days England time event drew huge amount entries time flown looked forward reading about British Nationals antics some proficient fliers stories about competitors deliberately hitting ground avoid having cut taken pit crews always ready toss model back air little no loss time seldom change prop never carry battery fuel have run diesel models probably know can go long way small amount fuel slow enough Sunday sport fliers could have go being behind model current former Combat pilots closing Senior Citizen ranks still like fly Combat ferocity Fast Combat other more-than-90 mph events has become too much tamer event seems answer good look what Canadians trying last June during down time Bladder Grabber Seattle models size current /2A models nylon- silk-covered wooden structure designs Canadians using PAW 15 engine nylon props flew really slow pilots seemed have plenty time plan moves change mind middle maneuver can see attraction Nostalgia Diesel Some guys Las Vegas have become involved event have putting out feelers interest competition area Las Vegas Dust Devils club led Jim Wynhoff 4132 East New York Ave Las Vegas NV 89104 contact person E mail address jwynhoff@aolcom original target date January February would probably appreciate input experience Diesel Combat 1982 Peterborough England using borrowed models repaired shared Oliver Tiger another competitor still have first-place trophy wall garage Barry Baxter deals classic Control Line plans may have line few designs look Contact him 3292 Greenleaf Drive Brea CA 92621 Tel 714 254-3805 member Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA give some serious thought joining So dont forget run checkbook write out check $15 send MACA Gene Berry 4610 89th St Lubbock TX 79424 read MACA News cover-to-cover month find out what going around country around world Tryitforayear Model Aviation I1PIIIL[1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/04
Page Numbers: 127, 128
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/04
Page Numbers: 127, 128
CONTROL LINE COMBAT E17 IN MY LAST column talked about Magnum 36 setup 80 mph Combat first exposure engine local 80 mph contest some guys Las Vegas Roy Heppenstall company came armed models Roy made big splash 1997 British Nationals winning Combat events saw advertisement several magazines catalogs listed Magnum 36 RC engines $4995 am always lookout bargain could pass up ordered three engines arrived promptly door looked very well made fine finish case machining looked high-quality ABC-type engines crankshaft riding two ball bearings seemed have bit weight seemed good candidates weight-reduction plan local engine guru Don Repp has propensity making mediocre engine run beyond expectations just tilting can adding much nitro fuel can Don radar engineer Hughes Aircraft has frequently traveled around country various job sites result enthusiasm model aircraft has taken downturn get him remotivated get Magnum 36 project off ground offered Don engines return setting up three didnt have ask him twice disassembled sent blueprinting following specifications came Don piston cylinder fit extremely good much does need lapping taper liner very good consistent engine another head clearance came 018 would set up start starting scratch bottom end free bearings appeared good quality right amount end play engine Dons job trim fat make Magnum reasonable weight 80 mph Combat Some easy cutting length off crankshaft replacing prop washer prop nut lightweight units Machining crankcase difficult requires expertise experienced machinist next item cylinder head Modelers have taking metal off cylinder heads years can save weight have easier access glow plug Since RC engine came carburetor muffler venturi needle valve assembly Don made nylon venturi 5/32-diameter hole guessed might let just enough air let run 80 mph needle valve assembly OS Max RC unit has proven reliable throughout past 20 years mounted backplate using modified nylon control horn fuel fed venturi using reconfigured WD40TM red plastic spray tube its weight can detected best milligram scales Don noted cleaning part prior assembly no bit foreign jive can find its way bearings between piston liner After engines ready roll Unfortunately able first test session Don said engine fired up first flip held its needle setting throughout flight said ran bit too fast 9 x 4 Master Airscrew prop hit right speed 65 seconds two laps 9 x 5 Master Airscrew sport prop started easily time tests done 10% nitro fuel 20% lubricant Don uses mostly Klutz synthetic bit castor oil stain clothes permeate scent nostalgia ran other two engines next week first started first flip just Don told week before ran too fast 9 x 4 prop down 60-seconds-for-two-laps range did however hold its needle setting run smoothly throughout flight As first engine hit magic number 9 x 5 prop glow plug gave out third run coil broken distorted pushed side third engine started fine needing two flips set fine running well came abrupt stop prop flung off midair custom-made prop washer titanium prop nut hidden Whittier Narrows weeds An autopsy engine revealed connecting rod shattered bottom April 1998 127 Magnum 36 after Don Repp work job make engine lighter use 80 mph Combat James McKinney Kenner LA problems 1997 Joe McKenzie Tom Fluker take close look Mejzlik FAI team trials hes good competitor good equipment models display former members US Combat team Two 90 Glow C-.tzngFree Epoxygaso Foseloge Nocelles Tiptooks Cowls t Cores Eosy Assembly Complete Instruct ions Included Engine Out le Flyer Send SI 00 cash Brochure Daves Custom Models 10205 Spring Circle Austin TX 78736 Phone/Fax 512-288-2055 email DCMAir@aolcom 7VZDUMYZ4J end attaches crankshaft hushing still crankshaft surprise inside engine damaged experience type failure has bits aluminum jam between piston liner creating gouges render useless case third Magnum purchased replacement rod $11 reassembled engine testing next week has heen running fine handles like other two again would make venturi tad smaller could use stock 9 x 4 props already have fighting trim Magnum 36 weighs 236 grams converts 832 ounces using 2835 grams/ounce conversion old K&B 35 using weighed 257 grams 906 ounces liked old K&Bs hard start impossible restart melting ice cubes case head hronze-bushing engines utilized dykes ring aluminum piston have give Chinese factory credit coming up quality engine low price have seen Magnum advertised recently may want grab see Don concur would risky try use engines Fast Combat crankshaft liable break happy detuned state intend keep two long time Several Combat enthusiasts around globe seriously getting Nostalgia Diesel Combat done old days England time event drew huge amount entries time flown looked forward reading about British Nationals antics some proficient fliers stories about competitors deliberately hitting ground avoid having cut taken pit crews always ready toss model back air little no loss time seldom change prop never carry battery fuel have run diesel models probably know can go long way small amount fuel slow enough Sunday sport fliers could have go being behind model current former Combat pilots closing Senior Citizen ranks still like fly Combat ferocity Fast Combat other more-than-90 mph events has become too much tamer event seems answer good look what Canadians trying last June during down time Bladder Grabber Seattle models size current /2A models nylon- silk-covered wooden structure designs Canadians using PAW 15 engine nylon props flew really slow pilots seemed have plenty time plan moves change mind middle maneuver can see attraction Nostalgia Diesel Some guys Las Vegas have become involved event have putting out feelers interest competition area Las Vegas Dust Devils club led Jim Wynhoff 4132 East New York Ave Las Vegas NV 89104 contact person E mail address jwynhoff@aolcom original target date January February would probably appreciate input experience Diesel Combat 1982 Peterborough England using borrowed models repaired shared Oliver Tiger another competitor still have first-place trophy wall garage Barry Baxter deals classic Control Line plans may have line few designs look Contact him 3292 Greenleaf Drive Brea CA 92621 Tel 714 254-3805 member Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA give some serious thought joining So dont forget run checkbook write out check $15 send MACA Gene Berry 4610 89th St Lubbock TX 79424 read MACA News cover-to-cover month find out what going around country around world Tryitforayear Model Aviation I1PIIIL[1
