NASA Honda factory teams sweep Nationals Well really trend professional standard competi tion continues escalation number amount cash prizes may see some real factory teams As stands manufacturers sponsor good number competition fliers generally name before sponsorship What big company like Honda decided enough prestige winning various model airplane events invest time capital developing winning team Most us arent really good compete against full-on teams Honda NASA could team up make some killer speed models free flights whatever Suppose combat chosen target first day unlimited technology would produce power package made power Rossi Fox weighed less because superior alloys used fuel system worked flawlessly time 35-size class could design engine didnt break cranks Back training camp team would practicing unlimited number first-line models Team members would have selected flying skills could learned reflexes coordination aggressiveness same guy could go out learn run 200-mph laps Indy no compromise equip ment whats couple thousand carbon fiber props big corporation best talent pilots coaching theres no doubt what would happen look professional sport Whens last time drove Monaco Grand Prix have chance represent country next World Championship start preparing now team trials proposed September need to enter build lots planes practice youll get team spot provided beat other guys next World Champs will Poland may make travel arrangements little difficult team judging number combat observers USA British World Champs think two would better off renting car Germany drive back listed some addresses manufacturers almost-ready-to-fly com bat models people move gave old address two information about Bumblebee foam FAI/Fast Com bat model write Phil C artier Box 300A RD#2 Palmyra PA 17078 informa tion about all-wood Rotation Station doesnt really want sell Nemesis type planes does write Gene Pape 4528 Souza St Eugene OR 97402 information about various forms planes built Steve Wright contact him Steve Wright 6657 Comstock Court San Diego CA 92111 Whenever write person asking information its good idea enclose stamped selfaddressed envelope subject addresses might well give manufacturer MonoBoom FAI Fast Combat kits Mike Hoffelt 1021 Sapphire St San Diego CA 92109 reading through latest MACA Newsletter looking little something make day trick worth price admission Phil Cartier suggests substitute pressure regulator Go refrigerator repair shop get piece #2 040 ID copper capillary tubing Form about 8 inches coil fit inside backplate Solder couple turns copper wire around end make nipples keep fuel line set-up gives around quarter- halfturn adjustment between too rich too lean system cheaper buying regulator can find doesnt plug dirt like 015 restrictors put fuel line does add few grams nose plane just received news MACA president 1979 will Paul Curtis Phil Cartier executive vice-president Jordan Segal treasurer Ben Patty Continued page 108 April 1979 41 Ron Hester releases son Russell during recent Turkey Shoot Escondido Note streamer goes around Rons body due gusty winds Fox 35 power Stan Youngblood left Neal Whie showoff double FAi/FastCombat Bostas Stans already has 35 aboard seems Neal just ready remove Rossi special mount Frank Tomicich left Pat Millay Fast Combat ships Both hail San Diego Home design built jig proauction-Ine Tasn ion Steve Wright Construction requires two hours using minimum parts hands avoid breathing vapors much possible fiber use prop also gives prop great deal its final characteris tics Fiberglass fibers commonly used can easily obtained cutting stripping piece extra heavy glass cloth Another fiber commonly used al though harder obtain carbon fiber new miracle fibers showing up lot exotic places Carbon better graphite fiber available small quantities Union Carbide company manufactures prod uct trade name Thornell priced neighborhood $ 3235 per pound recommend WYP-1 5 grade yarn prop making Now really very expensive since will use about 1/4 ounce fiber typical 8 prop time get pound stuff shipped you will end up spending about $40 Ill list some addresses have end column get ready start loading fibers mold very important get thoroughly saturated resin attempt mold itself will succeed damaging PVA release coating may very well destroy mold after prop has cured Get large sheet aluminum other non porous material Put fibers sheet arranged order intend lay mold Now pour some mixed resin over whole mess use epoxy brush work resin fibers laying aluminum sheet Once saturated pick up using point knife fingers lay gently mold positioning want lie little liquid resin mold will enable place fibers easily Get lot fibers hub very important since dont want voids very critical area Once have fibers place pour remain der resin mold place mold together should get fair amount resin oozing out mold few fibers possible Just keep everything covered wax paper spilled resin will easy dispose hardened also good put small piece light fiberglass cloth center tip prop lay fibers gives prop increased resistance splitting tips Once resin has set up no longer runny prop can cured ultimate strength quickly application heat Place mold prop oven set about 150 200 degrees F couple hours might optimal cure schedule resin use epoxies investigated benefited cure schedule elevated temperatures have let prop heat time remove mold/prop assembly oven careful mold hot can burn little pinkies very careful can get prop out mold whole thing hot mold will break easily hot careful have release agent PVA properly applied mold will almost pop apart hot Sources Puffer Supply Co 112 Meyerland Plaza Suite 23 Houston TX 77096 phone 713 6689457 Distributor Houston Hysol brand epoxies source epoxy resins mold props Union Carbide Corp Carbon Products Div David C Lowery 120 S River side Plara Chicago IL Source Thornell Carbon Fiber Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missou ri City TX 77459 CL Combat/Johnson continued page 41 Sasnett will continue newsletter editors MACA membership may yours sending $600 MACA NIL Editors 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 Jordan Segal 8314 W Oak Ave Chicago IL 60648 site MACA Nats will either Chicago Nashville depending possible runoff between top finishers recent poll Some innovations FAI tried during Gemini Models proudly presents new SUPER CHAMP sport trainer & fn irnIn Any u u r t,y tub .u uutu $5495 balsa & ply ABS tips cowl Rolled plans hand cut parts Wing snaps off new invention Bob Jones Span 56 area 600 sq ht 31/41/ engine 20-35 New snap wing No ugly rubber bands No screwey bolts GEMINI MODELS INC 311 Lakeview Ave Cliffon NJ 07011 201 772-9474 ordors propaid ay shipping doposit reauirod CODs December FAI contest San Diego Paul Smith used ladder elimination system proposed team trials later last year An itemized tally contes tants score available listing air time cuts points lost various infractions position ladder Probably best offensive flying meet done Greg Hill using Hoffelt Monoboom primary plane own design backup final score something like 784 points Greg fully taped streamers let get little cuts rather tearing whole thing off Best defensive flying done Paul Smith using Cartier FAI Bumblebee trying avoid letting Greg Hill get cut after Paul given him couple opening shots Cartier design very best planes Ive ever flown lowlevel maneuvers Paul used advantage jockeying inches off ground trying keep ground plane between Greg streamer Greg avoided hitting ground about three minutes finally got cut Paul came up air new minus points FAI defensive abilities will put test since can no longer get cut two build up enough air time margin land Actually youll able come up minus scores over 200 points Youve probably noticed Fast Slow Combat rules getting real workover again cycle good bad its bound happen two years Once its too late cross proposals Ill let something thats missing present rule book no seems have noticed still designs planes FAI competitors around world have voiced opinions what direction event should take changes years off common suggestion go 60-foot lines order slow things down Going 70s Fast Slow wouldnt bad idea either use Alky/oil fuel may worth considering because increasing cost USA unavailability Europe minus points rule think aimed USA because Europeans think well spend time 108 Model Aviation RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1/8 3/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $860 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1300 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HANKS $1250 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLDWIDE SALES FAIModel Supply P0 Box 9778 Phoenix Ariaona 85068 EEirscAIE NOKUNG WORLDS LARGEST MASTER MODELS Ass T GIANTS OF ABOUT 5-10 FT SPANS Catalog Subscription $1 Bill $110 Check No, SE Pit, LOt 260 Ph ft lOt SAS Eata hdodd ith Ctiog 70 Roylet Go Boo $39 01 Moeqoito Bowb $39 62 Coti Howk 969 $15 90 Stuo lop 9717 $45 95 Monocotpe Opt 039 99 RI Widow 961 $49 01 FokI, DVIII Pt $39 71 Duo0 DC 3 CdT$ 62 Howard 1k Rut $39 95 Doog DC 3 C 47 $49 78 OTt WoddoIWo $39 60 Doco Mu p M2 $29 70 Jio Wed.Wou $39 73 TroonI Air 6009 $ 62 Mt McIIiuo $39 107 Motin 01 Bow $ 64 Reok C17O Stog $39 69 Lindbg NX21 1 $ 54 cokkoed Elootro $20 91 Lindbgu NX2II $3 03 Otirno 7W SB7 $15 54 Puirdtild PT36 $25 74 TL Poeto Opotiol $49 60 Jook JUOO BMR $25 63 Gron Skyrooltt $34 03 Siooon.$I DIV $3 75 topobli lou Boo $34 10 Goku GIV Rood $ 90 LokIod Hodo $42 100 Sikonky S30 $ 77 Boo B17G Fort $35 100 Hnd.Poo 0400 $4 192 Roe B17G Fort $49 64 Boh.Jg B5133 $3 67 N A, Ryoo No $39 50 B-W Bird Biplor $3 73 NA Mitoholl B-25 $39 6$ RW Bird Riplono $3 65 M Mooroder B36 $39 ADO 10% ALL ORDER Onor 1000 PIone Bin. SOoUpmd APRIL 67&89 FRIDAY9am 6pm SATURDAY9am 6pm SUNDAY9am 330 pm JOIN US FOR OUR SILVER ANNIVERSARY presented Weak Signals R/C Club POBox 5772 Toledo Ohio 43613 ground usual flap about minimum model weights maximum number models per contest use model per match noted Most people would really go model per match because would like what used requires less equipment take emphasis off super pit crews Remember differential pitch props supposed better props equal pitch blade methods testing just arent scientific enough test subtle differences Top speed elapsed time through speed pattern old Johnson Shakeometer test couldnt detect enough difference between props supplied just fine because can go using 86 truing hub Im going try single-blade prop like ones used FAI speed planes got idea after taking delivery latest toy Newton FAI speed kit really trick take Zinger Rev-Up chop off blade add pieces 015 brass shim side hub extended out far enough fill solder counter weight fits inside spinner have hole prop exits spinner Static balance can accom plished normal Prather type balancer dynamic balance another story May Ill try someone elses motor first case other combat types interested two-line speed model goes Continued page 110 product review product review product review product review product review product review Stand-Off Corsair F4U-1A spans 61 weighs 7 9% lbs depending builder equip ment 693 sq area designed 60 Mod eled after Black Sheep Squadron fighters kit all-balsa construction Superform f use age shells eliminate block carving 2-piece extra strong injection molded cowl clear plas tic canopy Die-cut balsa ply machined wing edges crutch strips Matte finish MonoKote TM mylar markings Silver-soldered control horn assemblies check-off instruction booklet 3 full-size plan sheets Hardware nylon fittings Included 50-pg reference book 13 full-color paintings 14 drawings 125 b&w photos Top Flit Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 Super Esquire youve got hankering big non-scale airplane 60-powered hemoth takes 40 up 1 times size classic Esquire Will fly half-power 60 needs no prop drive reduction unit Spans 80 weighs 8A lbs three controlno ailerons needed Balsa plywood bass Main gear formed molded tailwheel hardware alumi num mount nylon blocks formed ABS cowling much hardware Price $9495 Midwest Products Co 400 5 Indiana St Hobart IN 46342 Cessna 182 Spanning 72 702 sq area scale aircraft has stability cabin configuration grooves well ma neuvering Semi-symmetrical airfoil 40 power builds 5-7 lb range60 ad vanced aerobatics Full-house flaps optional Pica Products 2657 NE 188th St Miami FL 33180 product review product review product review product review product review product review April 1979 109 TWENTY-FIFTH NUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 41, 108, 109, 110
NASA Honda factory teams sweep Nationals Well really trend professional standard competi tion continues escalation number amount cash prizes may see some real factory teams As stands manufacturers sponsor good number competition fliers generally name before sponsorship What big company like Honda decided enough prestige winning various model airplane events invest time capital developing winning team Most us arent really good compete against full-on teams Honda NASA could team up make some killer speed models free flights whatever Suppose combat chosen target first day unlimited technology would produce power package made power Rossi Fox weighed less because superior alloys used fuel system worked flawlessly time 35-size class could design engine didnt break cranks Back training camp team would practicing unlimited number first-line models Team members would have selected flying skills could learned reflexes coordination aggressiveness same guy could go out learn run 200-mph laps Indy no compromise equip ment whats couple thousand carbon fiber props big corporation best talent pilots coaching theres no doubt what would happen look professional sport Whens last time drove Monaco Grand Prix have chance represent country next World Championship start preparing now team trials proposed September need to enter build lots planes practice youll get team spot provided beat other guys next World Champs will Poland may make travel arrangements little difficult team judging number combat observers USA British World Champs think two would better off renting car Germany drive back listed some addresses manufacturers almost-ready-to-fly com bat models people move gave old address two information about Bumblebee foam FAI/Fast Com bat model write Phil C artier Box 300A RD#2 Palmyra PA 17078 informa tion about all-wood Rotation Station doesnt really want sell Nemesis type planes does write Gene Pape 4528 Souza St Eugene OR 97402 information about various forms planes built Steve Wright contact him Steve Wright 6657 Comstock Court San Diego CA 92111 Whenever write person asking information its good idea enclose stamped selfaddressed envelope subject addresses might well give manufacturer MonoBoom FAI Fast Combat kits Mike Hoffelt 1021 Sapphire St San Diego CA 92109 reading through latest MACA Newsletter looking little something make day trick worth price admission Phil Cartier suggests substitute pressure regulator Go refrigerator repair shop get piece #2 040 ID copper capillary tubing Form about 8 inches coil fit inside backplate Solder couple turns copper wire around end make nipples keep fuel line set-up gives around quarter- halfturn adjustment between too rich too lean system cheaper buying regulator can find doesnt plug dirt like 015 restrictors put fuel line does add few grams nose plane just received news MACA president 1979 will Paul Curtis Phil Cartier executive vice-president Jordan Segal treasurer Ben Patty Continued page 108 April 1979 41 Ron Hester releases son Russell during recent Turkey Shoot Escondido Note streamer goes around Rons body due gusty winds Fox 35 power Stan Youngblood left Neal Whie showoff double FAi/FastCombat Bostas Stans already has 35 aboard seems Neal just ready remove Rossi special mount Frank Tomicich left Pat Millay Fast Combat ships Both hail San Diego Home design built jig proauction-Ine Tasn ion Steve Wright Construction requires two hours using minimum parts hands avoid breathing vapors much possible fiber use prop also gives prop great deal its final characteris tics Fiberglass fibers commonly used can easily obtained cutting stripping piece extra heavy glass cloth Another fiber commonly used al though harder obtain carbon fiber new miracle fibers showing up lot exotic places Carbon better graphite fiber available small quantities Union Carbide company manufactures prod uct trade name Thornell priced neighborhood $ 3235 per pound recommend WYP-1 5 grade yarn prop making Now really very expensive since will use about 1/4 ounce fiber typical 8 prop time get pound stuff shipped you will end up spending about $40 Ill list some addresses have end column get ready start loading fibers mold very important get thoroughly saturated resin attempt mold itself will succeed damaging PVA release coating may very well destroy mold after prop has cured Get large sheet aluminum other non porous material Put fibers sheet arranged order intend lay mold Now pour some mixed resin over whole mess use epoxy brush work resin fibers laying aluminum sheet Once saturated pick up using point knife fingers lay gently mold positioning want lie little liquid resin mold will enable place fibers easily Get lot fibers hub very important since dont want voids very critical area Once have fibers place pour remain der resin mold place mold together should get fair amount resin oozing out mold few fibers possible Just keep everything covered wax paper spilled resin will easy dispose hardened also good put small piece light fiberglass cloth center tip prop lay fibers gives prop increased resistance splitting tips Once resin has set up no longer runny prop can cured ultimate strength quickly application heat Place mold prop oven set about 150 200 degrees F couple hours might optimal cure schedule resin use epoxies investigated benefited cure schedule elevated temperatures have let prop heat time remove mold/prop assembly oven careful mold hot can burn little pinkies very careful can get prop out mold whole thing hot mold will break easily hot careful have release agent PVA properly applied mold will almost pop apart hot Sources Puffer Supply Co 112 Meyerland Plaza Suite 23 Houston TX 77096 phone 713 6689457 Distributor Houston Hysol brand epoxies source epoxy resins mold props Union Carbide Corp Carbon Products Div David C Lowery 120 S River side Plara Chicago IL Source Thornell Carbon Fiber Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missou ri City TX 77459 CL Combat/Johnson continued page 41 Sasnett will continue newsletter editors MACA membership may yours sending $600 MACA NIL Editors 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 Jordan Segal 8314 W Oak Ave Chicago IL 60648 site MACA Nats will either Chicago Nashville depending possible runoff between top finishers recent poll Some innovations FAI tried during Gemini Models proudly presents new SUPER CHAMP sport trainer & fn irnIn Any u u r t,y tub .u uutu $5495 balsa & ply ABS tips cowl Rolled plans hand cut parts Wing snaps off new invention Bob Jones Span 56 area 600 sq ht 31/41/ engine 20-35 New snap wing No ugly rubber bands No screwey bolts GEMINI MODELS INC 311 Lakeview Ave Cliffon NJ 07011 201 772-9474 ordors propaid ay shipping doposit reauirod CODs December FAI contest San Diego Paul Smith used ladder elimination system proposed team trials later last year An itemized tally contes tants score available listing air time cuts points lost various infractions position ladder Probably best offensive flying meet done Greg Hill using Hoffelt Monoboom primary plane own design backup final score something like 784 points Greg fully taped streamers let get little cuts rather tearing whole thing off Best defensive flying done Paul Smith using Cartier FAI Bumblebee trying avoid letting Greg Hill get cut after Paul given him couple opening shots Cartier design very best planes Ive ever flown lowlevel maneuvers Paul used advantage jockeying inches off ground trying keep ground plane between Greg streamer Greg avoided hitting ground about three minutes finally got cut Paul came up air new minus points FAI defensive abilities will put test since can no longer get cut two build up enough air time margin land Actually youll able come up minus scores over 200 points Youve probably noticed Fast Slow Combat rules getting real workover again cycle good bad its bound happen two years Once its too late cross proposals Ill let something thats missing present rule book no seems have noticed still designs planes FAI competitors around world have voiced opinions what direction event should take changes years off common suggestion go 60-foot lines order slow things down Going 70s Fast Slow wouldnt bad idea either use Alky/oil fuel may worth considering because increasing cost USA unavailability Europe minus points rule think aimed USA because Europeans think well spend time 108 Model Aviation RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1/8 3/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $860 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1300 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HANKS $1250 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLDWIDE SALES FAIModel Supply P0 Box 9778 Phoenix Ariaona 85068 EEirscAIE NOKUNG WORLDS LARGEST MASTER MODELS Ass T GIANTS OF ABOUT 5-10 FT SPANS Catalog Subscription $1 Bill $110 Check No, SE Pit, LOt 260 Ph ft lOt SAS Eata hdodd ith Ctiog 70 Roylet Go Boo $39 01 Moeqoito Bowb $39 62 Coti Howk 969 $15 90 Stuo lop 9717 $45 95 Monocotpe Opt 039 99 RI Widow 961 $49 01 FokI, DVIII Pt $39 71 Duo0 DC 3 CdT$ 62 Howard 1k Rut $39 95 Doog DC 3 C 47 $49 78 OTt WoddoIWo $39 60 Doco Mu p M2 $29 70 Jio Wed.Wou $39 73 TroonI Air 6009 $ 62 Mt McIIiuo $39 107 Motin 01 Bow $ 64 Reok C17O Stog $39 69 Lindbg NX21 1 $ 54 cokkoed Elootro $20 91 Lindbgu NX2II $3 03 Otirno 7W SB7 $15 54 Puirdtild PT36 $25 74 TL Poeto Opotiol $49 60 Jook JUOO BMR $25 63 Gron Skyrooltt $34 03 Siooon.$I DIV $3 75 topobli lou Boo $34 10 Goku GIV Rood $ 90 LokIod Hodo $42 100 Sikonky S30 $ 77 Boo B17G Fort $35 100 Hnd.Poo 0400 $4 192 Roe B17G Fort $49 64 Boh.Jg B5133 $3 67 N A, Ryoo No $39 50 B-W Bird Biplor $3 73 NA Mitoholl B-25 $39 6$ RW Bird Riplono $3 65 M Mooroder B36 $39 ADO 10% ALL ORDER Onor 1000 PIone Bin. SOoUpmd APRIL 67&89 FRIDAY9am 6pm SATURDAY9am 6pm SUNDAY9am 330 pm JOIN US FOR OUR SILVER ANNIVERSARY presented Weak Signals R/C Club POBox 5772 Toledo Ohio 43613 ground usual flap about minimum model weights maximum number models per contest use model per match noted Most people would really go model per match because would like what used requires less equipment take emphasis off super pit crews Remember differential pitch props supposed better props equal pitch blade methods testing just arent scientific enough test subtle differences Top speed elapsed time through speed pattern old Johnson Shakeometer test couldnt detect enough difference between props supplied just fine because can go using 86 truing hub Im going try single-blade prop like ones used FAI speed planes got idea after taking delivery latest toy Newton FAI speed kit really trick take Zinger Rev-Up chop off blade add pieces 015 brass shim side hub extended out far enough fill solder counter weight fits inside spinner have hole prop exits spinner Static balance can accom plished normal Prather type balancer dynamic balance another story May Ill try someone elses motor first case other combat types interested two-line speed model goes Continued page 110 product review product review product review product review product review product review Stand-Off Corsair F4U-1A spans 61 weighs 7 9% lbs depending builder equip ment 693 sq area designed 60 Mod eled after Black Sheep Squadron fighters kit all-balsa construction Superform f use age shells eliminate block carving 2-piece extra strong injection molded cowl clear plas tic canopy Die-cut balsa ply machined wing edges crutch strips Matte finish MonoKote TM mylar markings Silver-soldered control horn assemblies check-off instruction booklet 3 full-size plan sheets Hardware nylon fittings Included 50-pg reference book 13 full-color paintings 14 drawings 125 b&w photos Top Flit Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 Super Esquire youve got hankering big non-scale airplane 60-powered hemoth takes 40 up 1 times size classic Esquire Will fly half-power 60 needs no prop drive reduction unit Spans 80 weighs 8A lbs three controlno ailerons needed Balsa plywood bass Main gear formed molded tailwheel hardware alumi num mount nylon blocks formed ABS cowling much hardware Price $9495 Midwest Products Co 400 5 Indiana St Hobart IN 46342 Cessna 182 Spanning 72 702 sq area scale aircraft has stability cabin configuration grooves well ma neuvering Semi-symmetrical airfoil 40 power builds 5-7 lb range60 ad vanced aerobatics Full-house flaps optional Pica Products 2657 NE 188th St Miami FL 33180 product review product review product review product review product review product review April 1979 109 TWENTY-FIFTH NUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 41, 108, 109, 110
NASA Honda factory teams sweep Nationals Well really trend professional standard competi tion continues escalation number amount cash prizes may see some real factory teams As stands manufacturers sponsor good number competition fliers generally name before sponsorship What big company like Honda decided enough prestige winning various model airplane events invest time capital developing winning team Most us arent really good compete against full-on teams Honda NASA could team up make some killer speed models free flights whatever Suppose combat chosen target first day unlimited technology would produce power package made power Rossi Fox weighed less because superior alloys used fuel system worked flawlessly time 35-size class could design engine didnt break cranks Back training camp team would practicing unlimited number first-line models Team members would have selected flying skills could learned reflexes coordination aggressiveness same guy could go out learn run 200-mph laps Indy no compromise equip ment whats couple thousand carbon fiber props big corporation best talent pilots coaching theres no doubt what would happen look professional sport Whens last time drove Monaco Grand Prix have chance represent country next World Championship start preparing now team trials proposed September need to enter build lots planes practice youll get team spot provided beat other guys next World Champs will Poland may make travel arrangements little difficult team judging number combat observers USA British World Champs think two would better off renting car Germany drive back listed some addresses manufacturers almost-ready-to-fly com bat models people move gave old address two information about Bumblebee foam FAI/Fast Com bat model write Phil C artier Box 300A RD#2 Palmyra PA 17078 informa tion about all-wood Rotation Station doesnt really want sell Nemesis type planes does write Gene Pape 4528 Souza St Eugene OR 97402 information about various forms planes built Steve Wright contact him Steve Wright 6657 Comstock Court San Diego CA 92111 Whenever write person asking information its good idea enclose stamped selfaddressed envelope subject addresses might well give manufacturer MonoBoom FAI Fast Combat kits Mike Hoffelt 1021 Sapphire St San Diego CA 92109 reading through latest MACA Newsletter looking little something make day trick worth price admission Phil Cartier suggests substitute pressure regulator Go refrigerator repair shop get piece #2 040 ID copper capillary tubing Form about 8 inches coil fit inside backplate Solder couple turns copper wire around end make nipples keep fuel line set-up gives around quarter- halfturn adjustment between too rich too lean system cheaper buying regulator can find doesnt plug dirt like 015 restrictors put fuel line does add few grams nose plane just received news MACA president 1979 will Paul Curtis Phil Cartier executive vice-president Jordan Segal treasurer Ben Patty Continued page 108 April 1979 41 Ron Hester releases son Russell during recent Turkey Shoot Escondido Note streamer goes around Rons body due gusty winds Fox 35 power Stan Youngblood left Neal Whie showoff double FAi/FastCombat Bostas Stans already has 35 aboard seems Neal just ready remove Rossi special mount Frank Tomicich left Pat Millay Fast Combat ships Both hail San Diego Home design built jig proauction-Ine Tasn ion Steve Wright Construction requires two hours using minimum parts hands avoid breathing vapors much possible fiber use prop also gives prop great deal its final characteris tics Fiberglass fibers commonly used can easily obtained cutting stripping piece extra heavy glass cloth Another fiber commonly used al though harder obtain carbon fiber new miracle fibers showing up lot exotic places Carbon better graphite fiber available small quantities Union Carbide company manufactures prod uct trade name Thornell priced neighborhood $ 3235 per pound recommend WYP-1 5 grade yarn prop making Now really very expensive since will use about 1/4 ounce fiber typical 8 prop time get pound stuff shipped you will end up spending about $40 Ill list some addresses have end column get ready start loading fibers mold very important get thoroughly saturated resin attempt mold itself will succeed damaging PVA release coating may very well destroy mold after prop has cured Get large sheet aluminum other non porous material Put fibers sheet arranged order intend lay mold Now pour some mixed resin over whole mess use epoxy brush work resin fibers laying aluminum sheet Once saturated pick up using point knife fingers lay gently mold positioning want lie little liquid resin mold will enable place fibers easily Get lot fibers hub very important since dont want voids very critical area Once have fibers place pour remain der resin mold place mold together should get fair amount resin oozing out mold few fibers possible Just keep everything covered wax paper spilled resin will easy dispose hardened also good put small piece light fiberglass cloth center tip prop lay fibers gives prop increased resistance splitting tips Once resin has set up no longer runny prop can cured ultimate strength quickly application heat Place mold prop oven set about 150 200 degrees F couple hours might optimal cure schedule resin use epoxies investigated benefited cure schedule elevated temperatures have let prop heat time remove mold/prop assembly oven careful mold hot can burn little pinkies very careful can get prop out mold whole thing hot mold will break easily hot careful have release agent PVA properly applied mold will almost pop apart hot Sources Puffer Supply Co 112 Meyerland Plaza Suite 23 Houston TX 77096 phone 713 6689457 Distributor Houston Hysol brand epoxies source epoxy resins mold props Union Carbide Corp Carbon Products Div David C Lowery 120 S River side Plara Chicago IL Source Thornell Carbon Fiber Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missou ri City TX 77459 CL Combat/Johnson continued page 41 Sasnett will continue newsletter editors MACA membership may yours sending $600 MACA NIL Editors 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 Jordan Segal 8314 W Oak Ave Chicago IL 60648 site MACA Nats will either Chicago Nashville depending possible runoff between top finishers recent poll Some innovations FAI tried during Gemini Models proudly presents new SUPER CHAMP sport trainer & fn irnIn Any u u r t,y tub .u uutu $5495 balsa & ply ABS tips cowl Rolled plans hand cut parts Wing snaps off new invention Bob Jones Span 56 area 600 sq ht 31/41/ engine 20-35 New snap wing No ugly rubber bands No screwey bolts GEMINI MODELS INC 311 Lakeview Ave Cliffon NJ 07011 201 772-9474 ordors propaid ay shipping doposit reauirod CODs December FAI contest San Diego Paul Smith used ladder elimination system proposed team trials later last year An itemized tally contes tants score available listing air time cuts points lost various infractions position ladder Probably best offensive flying meet done Greg Hill using Hoffelt Monoboom primary plane own design backup final score something like 784 points Greg fully taped streamers let get little cuts rather tearing whole thing off Best defensive flying done Paul Smith using Cartier FAI Bumblebee trying avoid letting Greg Hill get cut after Paul given him couple opening shots Cartier design very best planes Ive ever flown lowlevel maneuvers Paul used advantage jockeying inches off ground trying keep ground plane between Greg streamer Greg avoided hitting ground about three minutes finally got cut Paul came up air new minus points FAI defensive abilities will put test since can no longer get cut two build up enough air time margin land Actually youll able come up minus scores over 200 points Youve probably noticed Fast Slow Combat rules getting real workover again cycle good bad its bound happen two years Once its too late cross proposals Ill let something thats missing present rule book no seems have noticed still designs planes FAI competitors around world have voiced opinions what direction event should take changes years off common suggestion go 60-foot lines order slow things down Going 70s Fast Slow wouldnt bad idea either use Alky/oil fuel may worth considering because increasing cost USA unavailability Europe minus points rule think aimed USA because Europeans think well spend time 108 Model Aviation RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1/8 3/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $860 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1300 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HANKS $1250 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLDWIDE SALES FAIModel Supply P0 Box 9778 Phoenix Ariaona 85068 EEirscAIE NOKUNG WORLDS LARGEST MASTER MODELS Ass T GIANTS OF ABOUT 5-10 FT SPANS Catalog Subscription $1 Bill $110 Check No, SE Pit, LOt 260 Ph ft lOt SAS Eata hdodd ith Ctiog 70 Roylet Go Boo $39 01 Moeqoito Bowb $39 62 Coti Howk 969 $15 90 Stuo lop 9717 $45 95 Monocotpe Opt 039 99 RI Widow 961 $49 01 FokI, DVIII Pt $39 71 Duo0 DC 3 CdT$ 62 Howard 1k Rut $39 95 Doog DC 3 C 47 $49 78 OTt WoddoIWo $39 60 Doco Mu p M2 $29 70 Jio Wed.Wou $39 73 TroonI Air 6009 $ 62 Mt McIIiuo $39 107 Motin 01 Bow $ 64 Reok C17O Stog $39 69 Lindbg NX21 1 $ 54 cokkoed Elootro $20 91 Lindbgu NX2II $3 03 Otirno 7W SB7 $15 54 Puirdtild PT36 $25 74 TL Poeto Opotiol $49 60 Jook JUOO BMR $25 63 Gron Skyrooltt $34 03 Siooon.$I DIV $3 75 topobli lou Boo $34 10 Goku GIV Rood $ 90 LokIod Hodo $42 100 Sikonky S30 $ 77 Boo B17G Fort $35 100 Hnd.Poo 0400 $4 192 Roe B17G Fort $49 64 Boh.Jg B5133 $3 67 N A, Ryoo No $39 50 B-W Bird Biplor $3 73 NA Mitoholl B-25 $39 6$ RW Bird Riplono $3 65 M Mooroder B36 $39 ADO 10% ALL ORDER Onor 1000 PIone Bin. SOoUpmd APRIL 67&89 FRIDAY9am 6pm SATURDAY9am 6pm SUNDAY9am 330 pm JOIN US FOR OUR SILVER ANNIVERSARY presented Weak Signals R/C Club POBox 5772 Toledo Ohio 43613 ground usual flap about minimum model weights maximum number models per contest use model per match noted Most people would really go model per match because would like what used requires less equipment take emphasis off super pit crews Remember differential pitch props supposed better props equal pitch blade methods testing just arent scientific enough test subtle differences Top speed elapsed time through speed pattern old Johnson Shakeometer test couldnt detect enough difference between props supplied just fine because can go using 86 truing hub Im going try single-blade prop like ones used FAI speed planes got idea after taking delivery latest toy Newton FAI speed kit really trick take Zinger Rev-Up chop off blade add pieces 015 brass shim side hub extended out far enough fill solder counter weight fits inside spinner have hole prop exits spinner Static balance can accom plished normal Prather type balancer dynamic balance another story May Ill try someone elses motor first case other combat types interested two-line speed model goes Continued page 110 product review product review product review product review product review product review Stand-Off Corsair F4U-1A spans 61 weighs 7 9% lbs depending builder equip ment 693 sq area designed 60 Mod eled after Black Sheep Squadron fighters kit all-balsa construction Superform f use age shells eliminate block carving 2-piece extra strong injection molded cowl clear plas tic canopy Die-cut balsa ply machined wing edges crutch strips Matte finish MonoKote TM mylar markings Silver-soldered control horn assemblies check-off instruction booklet 3 full-size plan sheets Hardware nylon fittings Included 50-pg reference book 13 full-color paintings 14 drawings 125 b&w photos Top Flit Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 Super Esquire youve got hankering big non-scale airplane 60-powered hemoth takes 40 up 1 times size classic Esquire Will fly half-power 60 needs no prop drive reduction unit Spans 80 weighs 8A lbs three controlno ailerons needed Balsa plywood bass Main gear formed molded tailwheel hardware alumi num mount nylon blocks formed ABS cowling much hardware Price $9495 Midwest Products Co 400 5 Indiana St Hobart IN 46342 Cessna 182 Spanning 72 702 sq area scale aircraft has stability cabin configuration grooves well ma neuvering Semi-symmetrical airfoil 40 power builds 5-7 lb range60 ad vanced aerobatics Full-house flaps optional Pica Products 2657 NE 188th St Miami FL 33180 product review product review product review product review product review product review April 1979 109 TWENTY-FIFTH NUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/04
Page Numbers: 41, 108, 109, 110
NASA Honda factory teams sweep Nationals Well really trend professional standard competi tion continues escalation number amount cash prizes may see some real factory teams As stands manufacturers sponsor good number competition fliers generally name before sponsorship What big company like Honda decided enough prestige winning various model airplane events invest time capital developing winning team Most us arent really good compete against full-on teams Honda NASA could team up make some killer speed models free flights whatever Suppose combat chosen target first day unlimited technology would produce power package made power Rossi Fox weighed less because superior alloys used fuel system worked flawlessly time 35-size class could design engine didnt break cranks Back training camp team would practicing unlimited number first-line models Team members would have selected flying skills could learned reflexes coordination aggressiveness same guy could go out learn run 200-mph laps Indy no compromise equip ment whats couple thousand carbon fiber props big corporation best talent pilots coaching theres no doubt what would happen look professional sport Whens last time drove Monaco Grand Prix have chance represent country next World Championship start preparing now team trials proposed September need to enter build lots planes practice youll get team spot provided beat other guys next World Champs will Poland may make travel arrangements little difficult team judging number combat observers USA British World Champs think two would better off renting car Germany drive back listed some addresses manufacturers almost-ready-to-fly com bat models people move gave old address two information about Bumblebee foam FAI/Fast Com bat model write Phil C artier Box 300A RD#2 Palmyra PA 17078 informa tion about all-wood Rotation Station doesnt really want sell Nemesis type planes does write Gene Pape 4528 Souza St Eugene OR 97402 information about various forms planes built Steve Wright contact him Steve Wright 6657 Comstock Court San Diego CA 92111 Whenever write person asking information its good idea enclose stamped selfaddressed envelope subject addresses might well give manufacturer MonoBoom FAI Fast Combat kits Mike Hoffelt 1021 Sapphire St San Diego CA 92109 reading through latest MACA Newsletter looking little something make day trick worth price admission Phil Cartier suggests substitute pressure regulator Go refrigerator repair shop get piece #2 040 ID copper capillary tubing Form about 8 inches coil fit inside backplate Solder couple turns copper wire around end make nipples keep fuel line set-up gives around quarter- halfturn adjustment between too rich too lean system cheaper buying regulator can find doesnt plug dirt like 015 restrictors put fuel line does add few grams nose plane just received news MACA president 1979 will Paul Curtis Phil Cartier executive vice-president Jordan Segal treasurer Ben Patty Continued page 108 April 1979 41 Ron Hester releases son Russell during recent Turkey Shoot Escondido Note streamer goes around Rons body due gusty winds Fox 35 power Stan Youngblood left Neal Whie showoff double FAi/FastCombat Bostas Stans already has 35 aboard seems Neal just ready remove Rossi special mount Frank Tomicich left Pat Millay Fast Combat ships Both hail San Diego Home design built jig proauction-Ine Tasn ion Steve Wright Construction requires two hours using minimum parts hands avoid breathing vapors much possible fiber use prop also gives prop great deal its final characteris tics Fiberglass fibers commonly used can easily obtained cutting stripping piece extra heavy glass cloth Another fiber commonly used al though harder obtain carbon fiber new miracle fibers showing up lot exotic places Carbon better graphite fiber available small quantities Union Carbide company manufactures prod uct trade name Thornell priced neighborhood $ 3235 per pound recommend WYP-1 5 grade yarn prop making Now really very expensive since will use about 1/4 ounce fiber typical 8 prop time get pound stuff shipped you will end up spending about $40 Ill list some addresses have end column get ready start loading fibers mold very important get thoroughly saturated resin attempt mold itself will succeed damaging PVA release coating may very well destroy mold after prop has cured Get large sheet aluminum other non porous material Put fibers sheet arranged order intend lay mold Now pour some mixed resin over whole mess use epoxy brush work resin fibers laying aluminum sheet Once saturated pick up using point knife fingers lay gently mold positioning want lie little liquid resin mold will enable place fibers easily Get lot fibers hub very important since dont want voids very critical area Once have fibers place pour remain der resin mold place mold together should get fair amount resin oozing out mold few fibers possible Just keep everything covered wax paper spilled resin will easy dispose hardened also good put small piece light fiberglass cloth center tip prop lay fibers gives prop increased resistance splitting tips Once resin has set up no longer runny prop can cured ultimate strength quickly application heat Place mold prop oven set about 150 200 degrees F couple hours might optimal cure schedule resin use epoxies investigated benefited cure schedule elevated temperatures have let prop heat time remove mold/prop assembly oven careful mold hot can burn little pinkies very careful can get prop out mold whole thing hot mold will break easily hot careful have release agent PVA properly applied mold will almost pop apart hot Sources Puffer Supply Co 112 Meyerland Plaza Suite 23 Houston TX 77096 phone 713 6689457 Distributor Houston Hysol brand epoxies source epoxy resins mold props Union Carbide Corp Carbon Products Div David C Lowery 120 S River side Plara Chicago IL Source Thornell Carbon Fiber Bill Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missou ri City TX 77459 CL Combat/Johnson continued page 41 Sasnett will continue newsletter editors MACA membership may yours sending $600 MACA NIL Editors 1443 McKinley Ave Escondido CA 92027 Jordan Segal 8314 W Oak Ave Chicago IL 60648 site MACA Nats will either Chicago Nashville depending possible runoff between top finishers recent poll Some innovations FAI tried during Gemini Models proudly presents new SUPER CHAMP sport trainer & fn irnIn Any u u r t,y tub .u uutu $5495 balsa & ply ABS tips cowl Rolled plans hand cut parts Wing snaps off new invention Bob Jones Span 56 area 600 sq ht 31/41/ engine 20-35 New snap wing No ugly rubber bands No screwey bolts GEMINI MODELS INC 311 Lakeview Ave Cliffon NJ 07011 201 772-9474 ordors propaid ay shipping doposit reauirod CODs December FAI contest San Diego Paul Smith used ladder elimination system proposed team trials later last year An itemized tally contes tants score available listing air time cuts points lost various infractions position ladder Probably best offensive flying meet done Greg Hill using Hoffelt Monoboom primary plane own design backup final score something like 784 points Greg fully taped streamers let get little cuts rather tearing whole thing off Best defensive flying done Paul Smith using Cartier FAI Bumblebee trying avoid letting Greg Hill get cut after Paul given him couple opening shots Cartier design very best planes Ive ever flown lowlevel maneuvers Paul used advantage jockeying inches off ground trying keep ground plane between Greg streamer Greg avoided hitting ground about three minutes finally got cut Paul came up air new minus points FAI defensive abilities will put test since can no longer get cut two build up enough air time margin land Actually youll able come up minus scores over 200 points Youve probably noticed Fast Slow Combat rules getting real workover again cycle good bad its bound happen two years Once its too late cross proposals Ill let something thats missing present rule book no seems have noticed still designs planes FAI competitors around world have voiced opinions what direction event should take changes years off common suggestion go 60-foot lines order slow things down Going 70s Fast Slow wouldnt bad idea either use Alky/oil fuel may worth considering because increasing cost USA unavailability Europe minus points rule think aimed USA because Europeans think well spend time 108 Model Aviation RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1/8 3/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $860 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1300 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HANKS $1250 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLDWIDE SALES FAIModel Supply P0 Box 9778 Phoenix Ariaona 85068 EEirscAIE NOKUNG WORLDS LARGEST MASTER MODELS Ass T GIANTS OF ABOUT 5-10 FT SPANS Catalog Subscription $1 Bill $110 Check No, SE Pit, LOt 260 Ph ft lOt SAS Eata hdodd ith Ctiog 70 Roylet Go Boo $39 01 Moeqoito Bowb $39 62 Coti Howk 969 $15 90 Stuo lop 9717 $45 95 Monocotpe Opt 039 99 RI Widow 961 $49 01 FokI, DVIII Pt $39 71 Duo0 DC 3 CdT$ 62 Howard 1k Rut $39 95 Doog DC 3 C 47 $49 78 OTt WoddoIWo $39 60 Doco Mu p M2 $29 70 Jio Wed.Wou $39 73 TroonI Air 6009 $ 62 Mt McIIiuo $39 107 Motin 01 Bow $ 64 Reok C17O Stog $39 69 Lindbg NX21 1 $ 54 cokkoed Elootro $20 91 Lindbgu NX2II $3 03 Otirno 7W SB7 $15 54 Puirdtild PT36 $25 74 TL Poeto Opotiol $49 60 Jook JUOO BMR $25 63 Gron Skyrooltt $34 03 Siooon.$I DIV $3 75 topobli lou Boo $34 10 Goku GIV Rood $ 90 LokIod Hodo $42 100 Sikonky S30 $ 77 Boo B17G Fort $35 100 Hnd.Poo 0400 $4 192 Roe B17G Fort $49 64 Boh.Jg B5133 $3 67 N A, Ryoo No $39 50 B-W Bird Biplor $3 73 NA Mitoholl B-25 $39 6$ RW Bird Riplono $3 65 M Mooroder B36 $39 ADO 10% ALL ORDER Onor 1000 PIone Bin. SOoUpmd APRIL 67&89 FRIDAY9am 6pm SATURDAY9am 6pm SUNDAY9am 330 pm JOIN US FOR OUR SILVER ANNIVERSARY presented Weak Signals R/C Club POBox 5772 Toledo Ohio 43613 ground usual flap about minimum model weights maximum number models per contest use model per match noted Most people would really go model per match because would like what used requires less equipment take emphasis off super pit crews Remember differential pitch props supposed better props equal pitch blade methods testing just arent scientific enough test subtle differences Top speed elapsed time through speed pattern old Johnson Shakeometer test couldnt detect enough difference between props supplied just fine because can go using 86 truing hub Im going try single-blade prop like ones used FAI speed planes got idea after taking delivery latest toy Newton FAI speed kit really trick take Zinger Rev-Up chop off blade add pieces 015 brass shim side hub extended out far enough fill solder counter weight fits inside spinner have hole prop exits spinner Static balance can accom plished normal Prather type balancer dynamic balance another story May Ill try someone elses motor first case other combat types interested two-line speed model goes Continued page 110 product review product review product review product review product review product review Stand-Off Corsair F4U-1A spans 61 weighs 7 9% lbs depending builder equip ment 693 sq area designed 60 Mod eled after Black Sheep Squadron fighters kit all-balsa construction Superform f use age shells eliminate block carving 2-piece extra strong injection molded cowl clear plas tic canopy Die-cut balsa ply machined wing edges crutch strips Matte finish MonoKote TM mylar markings Silver-soldered control horn assemblies check-off instruction booklet 3 full-size plan sheets Hardware nylon fittings Included 50-pg reference book 13 full-color paintings 14 drawings 125 b&w photos Top Flit Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639 Super Esquire youve got hankering big non-scale airplane 60-powered hemoth takes 40 up 1 times size classic Esquire Will fly half-power 60 needs no prop drive reduction unit Spans 80 weighs 8A lbs three controlno ailerons needed Balsa plywood bass Main gear formed molded tailwheel hardware alumi num mount nylon blocks formed ABS cowling much hardware Price $9495 Midwest Products Co 400 5 Indiana St Hobart IN 46342 Cessna 182 Spanning 72 702 sq area scale aircraft has stability cabin configuration grooves well ma neuvering Semi-symmetrical airfoil 40 power builds 5-7 lb range60 ad vanced aerobatics Full-house flaps optional Pica Products 2657 NE 188th St Miami FL 33180 product review product review product review product review product review product review April 1979 109 TWENTY-FIFTH NUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION looks just like big boys real magnesium pan metal wing can write John Newton 2154 Los Padres Drive Rowland Heights CA 91748 Price around $104 semi-finished kit Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 wide groove underside inboard wing tip accept slotted mount epoxy place Attach leadout cables eleva tor push-rod throttle linkage release pin bellcrank 1/16 music wire release pin attached bellcrank product review product review product review product review product review product review Prairie Bird 16-in span rubber-powered model designed meet popular Embryo En durance contest rules Plastic prop wheels nylon thrust bearing tissue full-size plans $395 Peck-Polymers PO Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 product review prodqct review product review product review product review product review through 1 / 16 hole shown plans extends through s tube guide slide slotted mount Trim release pin appwximately 10% throttle pin releases slide Now file tip release pin point guarantee smooth action release pin must extend least t slotted mount leadouts arent accidently tripped takeoff s guide tube supported two small pieces ood glued wing through sheeting release pin must bind tube throttle full position leadouts locked forward epoxy 0 10 brass tab slotted mount bend 90 degrees touch slide tab enables line up lock slide place youre handle moveable leadouts just de scribed shown plans vary slightly photos photos show extra lock rear little different slide catch extra lock experi menting different line sweeps results sweep better handling characteristics Now its time add other little hardware items such pushrod guide throttle guide removeable hook hook re lease stop gas tank Most items self-explanatory real secret make simple trouble-free Almost linkage problems can should solved bench Hours hours preparation go five-minute attempt winning score something can go wrong happens seems fiercest conflict competition Carrier man against machine Some items seen photos have mentioned may rec ommended cases chicken hopper gas tank Fox Carrier Special seems very particular comes fuel system Tank location design should supply constant head pres sure possible chicken hopper has worked best after dozens tank variations locations designs previous different model would rec ommend using some type 3 oz uniflow tank first before using complicated chicken hopper because MOi design doesnt restrict tank elevation opin ion cant buy tank better can make yourself find need custom fit tank make 008 010 brass 010 brass difficult bend youre satisfied commercial design resolder joints tubes Sta-Brite solder Gas tanks mounted bolts have tendency crack vibra tion tank should mounted rubber bands back side should cushioned using dots silicone sealer also protects finish Chances greatest fuel problem will tankbut stock carb Idle generally poor usually end up drink during low-speed flight Dont 110 Model Aviation Martin MO-i /Hazen continued page 45 Eagle II New 60 said appeal pattern V Scele Servo Big brother Logictrols SM fliers because high output durability servo new XM Servo has heavy duty gear Available side rear exhaust versions train six pounds thrust transit time 3 Weighs 17 oL has unusually large connecting seconds weighs 2oz Price $4995 Logic- rod rod bearings $12500 Fox Manufec trol International Corp. 3300 Stovall St Ir- turing Co 5305 Towson Aye, Fort Smith ving TX 75061 AR 72901 4 Replacement Iron Shoe Top Flite sealing iron shoe damaged worn now can replaced buying new iron Re moval 4 screws iron permits easy replace ment new shoe $495 Top Flite Models Inc 1901 N Narragansett Ave Chicago IL 60639